NEET UG 2026 Syllabus - Physics, Chemistry, Biology (NMC Finalized)

Aspiring medical students, pay close attention! The official syllabus for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) - NEET (UG) 2026 has been officially released. This crucial update, finalized by the Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC), is the cornerstone of your preparation for one of India's most competitive examinations. The National Testing Agency (NTA), the conducting body for NEET (UG) since 2019, has made this finalized syllabus public, emphasizing its importance for all candidates. 🎯

This comprehensive NEET UG 2026 Syllabus outlines all the topics you need to master across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Referring exclusively to this official syllabus is paramount to ensure your study efforts are aligned with the examination's requirements. Our expert breakdown below ensures you have every detail at your fingertips, making your preparation journey smoother and more targeted. Let's dive into the updated curriculum! ✅

🎯 Quick Highlights

• Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA) & National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Exam Name: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) - NEET (UG) 2026
• Syllabus Status: Officially Finalized and Released
• Syllabus Finalized By: Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), NMC
• NMC Public Notice Date: 22 December 2025
• NTA Public Notice Date: 08 January 2026
• Official NMC Website: nmc.org.in
• Official NTA NEET Website: neet.nta.nic.in

📋 Comprehensive NEET UG 2026 Syllabus Overview

The NEET (UG) 2026 examination will strictly adhere to the syllabus as finalized and notified by the NMC. Below is the detailed, subject-wise breakdown to guide your preparation:

🔬 Physics Syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026

The Physics section covers fundamental laws and principles, their applications, and experimental skills. Here's what you need to study:

1. UNIT 1: PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT
   This unit covers fundamental concepts of physical quantities, their measurement, and associated errors. Key topics include systems of units (S.I. Units), fundamental and derived units, least count, significant figures, and error analysis. It also delves into the dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and their practical applications.
2. UNIT 2: KINEMATICS
   Explore motion in various contexts, including straight lines and planes. Topics involve frames of reference, position-time, speed-velocity, uniform/non-uniform motion, and accelerated motion. Concepts like scalars, vectors, their addition, subtraction, products, unit vectors, resolution, relative velocity, projectile motion, and uniform circular motion are central.
3. UNIT 3: LAWS OF MOTION
   Understand the principles governing motion, including Newton's three laws, momentum, impulses, and the conservation of linear momentum. Study equilibrium of forces, static and kinetic friction, rolling friction, and the dynamics of uniform circular motion, including centripetal force and its applications on roads.
4. UNIT 4: WORK, ENERGY, AND POWER
   This unit focuses on work done by constant and variable forces, kinetic and potential energies, and the work-energy theorem. Key concepts include power, potential energy of a spring, conservation of mechanical energy, conservative/non-conservative forces, motion in a vertical circle, and types of collisions.
5. UNIT 5: ROTATIONAL MOTION
   Delve into the rotation of rigid bodies. Topics include the center of mass, rotational motion concepts (moment of force, torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum), moment of inertia, radius of gyration, theorems (parallel and perpendicular axes), equilibrium, and rotational equations of motion.
6. UNIT 6: GRAVITATION
   Study the universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity and its variations, Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, and satellite motion (orbital velocity, time period, energy).
7. UNIT 7: PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
   Explore the mechanical properties of matter. Topics include elastic behavior, stress-strain, Hooke's Law, Young's modulus, bulk modulus, and modulus of rigidity. Fluid dynamics covers pressure, Pascal's law, effect of gravity, viscosity, Stokes' law, Bernoulli's principle, and critical velocity. Also includes surface tension, heat, temperature, and heat transfer.
8. UNIT 8: THERMODYNAMICS
   Understand the laws of thermodynamics: thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, heat, work, internal energy, first law (isothermal and adiabatic processes), and second law (reversible and irreversible processes).
9. UNIT 9: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES
   Focus on the behavior of gases, including the equation of state for a perfect gas, work done on compression, kinetic theory assumptions, pressure, kinetic interpretation of temperature, RMS speed of gas molecules, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, specific heat capacities, mean free path, and Avogadro's number.
10. UNIT 10: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
    Study periodic motion, simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.), energy in S.H.M., and the simple pendulum. Wave motion topics include longitudinal and transverse waves, wave speed, displacement relation, superposition, reflection, standing waves, and beats.
11. UNIT 11: ELECTROSTATICS
    Explore electric charges, Coulomb's law, electric fields (point charge, dipole), electric flux, Gauss's law, electric potential, potential difference, equipotential surfaces, and electrical potential energy. Also covers conductors, insulators, dielectrics, capacitors (capacitance, combinations, energy stored).
12. UNIT 12: CURRENT ELECTRICITY
    Understand electric current, drift velocity, Ohm's law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics, electrical energy and power, resistivity, conductivity, series/parallel combinations of resistors, temperature dependence, internal resistance, and Kirchhoff's laws.
13. UNIT 13: MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF CURRENT AND MAGNETISM
    Study Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, force on moving charges/conductors in magnetic fields, torque on a current loop, moving coil galvanometer, magnetic dipoles, bar magnets, and properties of magnetic substances.
14. UNIT 14: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENTS
    Topics include Faraday's law, induced emf, Lenz's Law, Eddy currents, self/mutual inductance, alternating currents (peak/RMS value), reactance, impedance, LCR series circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits, wattless current, AC generators, and transformers.
15. UNIT 15: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
    Learn about displacement current, electromagnetic waves (characteristics, transverse nature, spectrum – radio to gamma rays), and their applications.
16. UNIT 16: OPTICS
    Covers reflection, refraction, spherical mirrors/lenses, mirror/lens formulas, total internal reflection, magnification, power of a lens, combination of lenses, prism optics, microscopes, and telescopes. Wave optics includes Huygens' principle, interference (Young's double-slit experiment), diffraction (single slit), and polarization.
17. UNIT 17: DUAL NATURE OF MATTER AND RADIATION
    Examine the dual nature of radiation and matter, photoelectric effect (Hertz, Lenard, Einstein), and matter waves (de Broglie relation).
18. UNIT 18: ATOMS AND NUCLEI
    Study alpha-particle scattering, Rutherford/Bohr models, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum, composition/size of nucleus, atomic masses, mass-energy relation, mass defect, binding energy, nuclear fission, and fusion.
19. UNIT 19: ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Focus on semiconductors, semiconductor diodes (I-V characteristics, rectifiers), LEDs, photodiodes, solar cells, Zener diodes (voltage regulators), and logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR).
20. UNIT 20: EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS
    This unit emphasizes familiarity with basic experimental approaches and observations, including using Vernier calipers, screw gauge, simple pendulum, metre scale, Young's modulus, surface tension, viscosity, speed of sound, specific heat capacity, resistivity, resistance using Ohm's law, galvanometer, focal lengths of mirrors/lenses, angle of deviation for a prism, refractive index of glass slab, and characteristic curves of diodes.

🧪 Chemistry Syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026

The Chemistry syllabus is divided into Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, covering essential concepts and reactions:

⚛️ Physical Chemistry

1. UNIT I: SOME BASIC CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY
   Explore matter's nature, Dalton's atomic theory, atomic/molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical/molecular formulae, chemical equations, and stoichiometry.
2. UNIT 2: ATOMIC STRUCTURE
   Covers electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, hydrogen atom spectrum (Bohr model), dual nature of matter (de Broglie), Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum mechanics, atomic orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of orbitals, and electron filling rules (Aufbau, Pauli, Hund).
3. UNIT 3: CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
   Focuses on chemical bond formation (ionic, covalent), lattice enthalpy, electronegativity, Fajan's rule, dipole moment, VSEPR theory, hybridization, resonance, Molecular Orbital Theory, metallic bonding, and hydrogen bonding.
4. UNIT 4: CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
   Understand fundamentals (system, surroundings, properties, state functions, processes), first law (work, heat, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, Hess's law, bond enthalpies), and second law (spontaneity, Gibbs energy, equilibrium constant).
5. UNIT 5: SOLUTIONS
   Study methods of expressing solution concentration (molality, molarity, mole fraction, percentage), vapour pressure (Raoult's Law, ideal/non-ideal solutions), colligative properties (lowering of vapour pressure, freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, osmotic pressure), molecular mass determination, and van't Hoff factor.
6. UNIT 6: EQUILIBRIUM
   Covers physical and chemical equilibrium (solid-liquid, liquid-gas, solid-gas, Henry's law), law of chemical equilibrium (Kp, Kc), factors affecting equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium (acids, bases, ionization, pH, common ion effect, hydrolysis, solubility products).
7. UNIT 7: REDOX REACTIONS AND ELECTROCHEMISTRY
   Topics include electronic concepts of oxidation/reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing, electrolytic/metallic conduction, molar conductivities, Kohlrausch's law, electrochemical cells (electrolytic, galvanic), electrodes, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation, Gibbs' energy change, and cell types.
8. UNIT 8: CHEMICAL KINETICS
   Examine reaction rates, factors affecting rates (concentration, temperature, pressure, catalyst), elementary/complex reactions, order/molecularity, rate law, rate constant, integral forms of zero/first-order reactions, half-lives, Arrhenius theory, activation energy, and collision theory.

🧪 Inorganic Chemistry

1. UNIT 9: CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES
   Covers modern periodic law, present form of the periodic table, s, p, d and f block elements, and periodic trends in properties (atomic/ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, valence, oxidation states, chemical reactivity).
2. UNIT 10: P-BLOCK ELEMENTS
   Focus on Group 13 to Group 18 elements, including electronic configuration, general trends in physical/chemical properties across periods/down groups, and unique behavior of first elements.
3. UNIT 11: d- AND f- BLOCK ELEMENTS
   For Transition Elements, topics include general introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, characteristics, physical properties, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, atomic radii, color, catalytic behavior, magnetic properties, complex formation, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation, properties, and uses of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. For Inner Transition Elements (Lanthanoids and Actinoids), electronic configuration and oxidation states are covered.
4. UNIT 12: CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS
   Introduction to coordination compounds, Werner's theory, ligands, coordination number, denticity, chelation, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, Valence bond theory, Crystal field theory, color, magnetic properties, and importance of coordination compounds in various systems.

🧪 Organic Chemistry

1. UNIT 13: PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
   Learn about purification techniques (crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction, chromatography) and qualitative analysis (detection of nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, halogens).
2. UNIT 14: SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
   Covers tetravalency of carbon, shapes of molecules, hybridization, classification of organic compounds, homologous series, isomerism (structural, stereoisomerism), nomenclature (trivial, IUPAC), covalent bond fission (homolytic, heterolytic), free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles, nucleophiles, electronic displacement (inductive, electromeric, resonance, hyperconjugation), and common organic reaction types.
3. UNIT 15: HYDROCARBONS
   Study classification, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, preparation, properties, and reactions of Alkanes (conformations, halogenation), Alkenes (geometrical isomerism, electrophilic addition, ozonolysis, polymerization), Alkynes (acidic character, additions, polymerization), and Aromatic hydrocarbons (nomenclature, benzene structure/aromaticity, electrophilic substitution, Friedel-Craft's, directive influence).
4. UNIT 16: ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING HALOGENS
   General methods of preparation, properties, reactions, nature of C-X bond, substitution mechanisms, uses, and environmental effects (chloroform, iodoform, freons, DDT).
5. UNIT 17: ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING OXYGEN
   General preparation, properties, reactions, and uses of Alcohols (identification, dehydration), Phenols (acidic nature, electrophilic substitution, Reimer-Tiemann), Ethers (structure), Aldehydes & Ketones (carbonyl group, nucleophilic addition, Grignard, oxidation, reduction, acidity of alpha-hydrogen, aldol, Cannizzaro, haloform, chemical tests), and Carboxylic Acids (acidic strength, factors affecting).
6. UNIT 18: ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGEN
   General preparation, properties, reactions, and uses of Amines (nomenclature, classification, structure, basic character, identification) and Diazonium Salts (importance in synthetic organic chemistry).
7. UNIT 19: BIOMOLECULES
   Introduction and importance of biomolecules. Covers Carbohydrates (classification, monosaccharides, oligosaccharides), Proteins (amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, primary/secondary/tertiary/quaternary structure, denaturation, enzymes), Vitamins (classification, functions), Nucleic Acids (DNA, RNA, biological functions), and Hormones (general introduction).
8. UNIT 20: PRINCIPLES RELATED TO PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY
   Focuses on practical aspects like detection of extra elements/functional groups in organic compounds, chemistry involved in preparing inorganic (Mohr's salt, potash alum) and organic compounds (Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform), titrimetric exercises (acids, bases, indicators, oxalic-acid/Mohr's salt vs KMnO4), qualitative salt analysis (cations, anions), and chemical principles in experiments (enthalpy of solution/neutralization, preparation of sols, kinetic study of iodide ions).

🌿 Biology Syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026

The Biology section covers the diversity of life, structural organization, cell biology, plant physiology, human physiology, reproduction, genetics, biotechnology, and ecology:

1. UNIT 1: DIVERSITY IN LIVING WORLD
   Explores the concept of life, biodiversity, classification, taxonomy, systematics, species concept, and binomial nomenclature. Covers the five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi) with salient features and examples, as well as Lichens, Viruses, Viroids, and detailed classification of plants (Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms) and animals (non-chordates up to phyla, chordates up to classes).
2. UNIT 2: STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION IN ANIMALS AND PLANTS
   Studies morphology, modifications, tissues, and anatomy/functions of flowering plants (root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed, with practical relevance, including families like Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Leguminosae, Compositae, Graminae). Also covers animal tissues, morphology, anatomy, and functions of different systems in insects (Frog), with a brief account.
3. UNIT 3: CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
   Delves into cell theory, prokaryotic/eukaryotic cell structure, plant/animal cell comparisons, cell envelope, cell membrane, cell wall, and cell organelles (endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids, micro bodies, cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, centrioles, nucleus). Also includes chemical constituents (biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes) and cell division (cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis).
4. UNIT 4: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
   Covers Photosynthesis (autotrophic nutrition, site, pigments, photochemical/biosynthetic phases, cyclic/non-cyclic photophosphorylation, chemiosmotic hypothesis, photorespiration C3/C4 pathways, factors affecting), Respiration (gas exchange, cellular respiration, glycolysis, fermentation, TCA cycle, electron transport system, energy relations, amphibolic pathways, respiratory quotient), and Plant growth/development (seed germination, growth phases/rate, conditions, differentiation, redifferentiation, sequence of developmental process, growth regulators like auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA).
5. UNIT 5: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
   Detailed study of Breathing/Respiration (respiratory organs, mechanism, gas exchange, transport, regulation, volumes, disorders like asthma, emphysema). Body fluids/circulation (blood composition, groups, coagulation, lymph, human circulatory system, heart, blood vessels, cardiac cycle, output, ECG, double circulation, regulation, disorders). Excretory products/elimination (modes, human excretory system, urine formation, osmoregulation, kidney function regulation, disorders). Locomotion/Movement (types, skeletal muscle, contraction, skeletal system, joints, disorders). Neural control/coordination (neuron, nerves, human nervous system, nerve impulse generation/conduction). Chemical coordination/regulation (endocrine glands/hormones, human endocrine system, hormone action mechanism, disorders like dwarfism, acromegaly, diabetes).
6. UNIT 6: REPRODUCTION
   Explores Sexual reproduction in flowering plants (flower structure, gametophyte development, pollination, double fertilization, post-fertilization events, special modes like apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony). Human Reproduction covers male/female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy, placenta, parturition, lactation. Reproductive health topics include STDs, birth control, MTP, amniocentesis, infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies.
7. UNIT 7: GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
   Covers Heredity/Variation (Mendelian Inheritance, deviations, multiple alleles, blood groups, pleiotropy, polygenic inheritance, chromosome theory, sex determination, linkage, crossing over, sex-linked inheritance, Mendelian disorders, chromosomal disorders). Molecular basis of Inheritance includes genetic material search, DNA/RNA structure, DNA packaging, replication, central dogma, transcription, genetic code, translation, gene expression/regulation, Lac Operon, genome projects, DNA fingerprinting, protein biosynthesis. Evolution covers origin of life, biological evolution evidences, Darwin's contribution, Modern Synthetic theory, mechanism of evolution (mutation, recombination, natural selection), gene flow, genetic drift, Hardy-Weinberg's principle, adaptive radiation, human evolution.
8. UNIT 8: BIOLOGY AND HUMAN WELFARE
   Studies Health and Disease (pathogens, parasites, human diseases like malaria, typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, amoebiasis, ringworm, dengue, chikungunya), basic immunology (vaccines), Cancer, HIV, AIDS, adolescence, drug/alcohol abuse, tobacco abuse. Also includes Microbes in human welfare (food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation, biocontrol agents, biofertilizers).
9. UNIT 9: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
   Principles and process of Biotechnology (genetic engineering/recombinant DNA technology) and its applications in health/agriculture (human insulin, vaccine production, gene therapy, GM organisms, transgenic animals, biosafety issues, biopiracy, patents).
10. UNIT 10: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
    Topics include Organisms/Environment (population interactions, attributes), Ecosystem (patterns, components, productivity, decomposition, energy flow, pyramids), and Biodiversity/Conservation (concept, patterns, importance, loss, conservation strategies like hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sanctuaries, sacred groves).

📅 Important Dates (Syllabus Release)

Keep these crucial dates in mind regarding the release of the NEET UG 2026 Syllabus:

Event	Date	Details
NMC Public Notice for Syllabus Finalization	22 December 2025	Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), NMC finalized and uploaded the detailed syllabus (Annexure-I) to their official website.
NTA Public Notice for Syllabus Confirmation	08 January 2026	National Testing Agency (NTA) formally announced that NEET (UG)-2026 will be conducted strictly based on the NMC-finalized syllabus.
NEET (UG) 2026 Application Dates	To be announced	The detailed application schedule, exam date, and other key information will be released in the main NEET (UG) 2026 notification.

⚠️ Important Note: Other Examination Details

This public notice and the attached document specifically pertain to the NEET (UG) 2026 Syllabus. Detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, total vacancies, salary structure, and selection process will be issued separately by the National Testing Agency in the official NEET (UG) 2026 Examination Notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites for these crucial updates. 💡

🔗 How to Download the Official NEET UG 2026 Syllabus PDF

To ensure you have the most accurate information for your preparation, follow these steps to access and download the official NEET UG 2026 Syllabus:

1. Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Medical Commission (NMC) at https://www.nmc.org.in/ or the NTA NEET website at https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
2. Step 2: Navigate to the 'Public Notices' or 'Latest Updates' section on the homepage.
3. Step 3: Look for the notice titled "Syllabus for NEET (UG)-2026 Examination – reg." or similar, dated around 08 January 2026 (from NTA) or 22 December 2025 (from NMC).
4. Step 4: Click on the relevant link to open the public notice. The detailed syllabus (Annexure-I) will typically be attached within this notice or linked as a separate PDF.
5. Step 5: Download the PDF document and save it for future reference. It is highly recommended to print a copy for easy access during your study sessions.

💡 Important Tips for NEET UG 2026 Preparation

• Master the New Syllabus: Carefully review every unit and topic in the official NEET UG 2026 Syllabus. Identify any additions or deletions compared to previous years.
• NCERT is Key: The NEET exam heavily emphasizes NCERT textbooks. Ensure thorough understanding and memorization of concepts from Class 11th and 12th NCERTs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, as the syllabus is derived from this foundational knowledge.
• Concept Clarity: Don't just memorize; focus on understanding the underlying principles and applications of each topic.
• Practice Regularly: Solve a wide variety of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), including previous year's papers and mock tests, to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and time management.
• Time Management: Develop a robust study schedule that allocates sufficient time to all subjects and topics according to their weightage and your strengths/weaknesses.
• Revision is Crucial: Regularly revise all learned concepts to reinforce your memory and improve retention.
• Stay Healthy: Maintain a balanced diet, get adequate sleep, and incorporate physical activity into your routine to stay physically and mentally fit throughout your preparation.
• Stay Updated: Continuously check the official NTA and NMC websites for any further announcements or clarifications regarding NEET UG 2026.