NEET UG 2025: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET is scheduled to be conducted on May 4, 2025 (Sunday). Medical aspirants appearing for the NEET UG exam are advised to follow the revised NEET UG exam pattern while preparing for their examination. As per the latest exam pattern, NEET UG question paper will carry 180 questions which are to be completed in a duration of 180 minutes or 3 hours.
The NEET UG exam is divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (further divided into Zoology and Botany). For each subject, candidates are advised to prepare their study plan by prioritising the topics with high weightage.
High weightage topics in NEET UG 2025
The NEET UG exam pattern is divided into three parts. While physics and chemistry sections consist of 45 questions each, the biology section contains 90 questions. Each subject has some topics holding higher weightage than others. Check subject wise important topics with high weightage in NEET UG 2025 exam below:
NEET UG Important Topics in Physics
| Topics | Approximate number of questions | Weightage in percentage |
| Alternating Current | 2 to 3 | 6% |
| Current Electricity | 2 to 3 | 6% |
| Capacitance | 3 to 4 | 8% |
| Electromagnetic Field | 5 to 6 | 10% |
| Thermodynamics | 2 to 3 | 6% |
| Solid and Semiconductor | 4 | 8% |
| Geometrical Optics | 2 to 3 | 6% |
NEET UG Important Topics in Chemistry
| Topics | Approximate number of questions | Weightage in percentage |
| Chemical Kinetics | 3 | 6% |
| d-and f-block elements | 4 | 8% |
| General Organic Chemistry (Acidic strength, carbon free radicals, inductive effect) | 4 to 5 | 8% |
| IUPAC Nomenclature | 3 | 6% |
| Reaction Mechanism | 4 to 5 | 8% |
| p-block elements | 3 to 4 | 6% |
| Coordination Compound | 3 | 6% |
| Mole Concept | 3 to 4 | 6% |
NEET UG Important Topics in Biology
| Topics | Approximate number of questions | Weightage in percentage |
| Botany | ||
| Cell Biology | 4 to 5 | 8% |
| Genetics | 4 | 8% |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 3 to 4 | 6% |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 3 to 4 | 6% |
| Plant Physiology | 5 to 6 | 10% |
| Biomolecule | 2 to 3 | 5% |
| Zoology | ||
| Cell Biology | 4 to 5 | 8% |
| Biotechnology | 4 to 5 | 8% |
| Animal Kingdom | 4 | 8% |
| Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health | 7 to 8 | 14% |
| Biology In Human Welfare-Human Health and Disease | 5 to 6 | 10% |
| Evolution and Origin | 4 | 8% |
How to prepare for NEET UG using chapter-wise weightage?
While each topic in NEET UG syllabus is important, candidates can prepare a chapter-wise plan to study for the exam. Some preparation tips and tricks are provided below:
- Create a time table: Prepare a time table to study the NEET UG syllabus. Try to prioritise your subjects on the basis of weightage and difficulty. However, do not ignore the chapters with less weightage.
- Take subject wise mock tests: Take mock tests for all three subjects separately. This will help you understand the areas which require more practice.
- Revise regularly: While studying for NEET UG, it is important for candidates to keep revising regularly. Consistent revision helps in retaining the syllabus covered by you.
NEET UG Revised Exam Pattern 2025
The National Testing Agency has announced the revised exam pattern for NEET UG exam 2025. Check the revised pattern provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
| NEET UG exam duration | 3 hours or 180 minutes |
| Number of questions in NEET UG question paper | 180 |
| Section wise number of questions in NEET UG | Physics: 45 Chemistry: 45 Biology: 90 |
