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Understanding the NEET UG Syllabus: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

A brief on the significance of The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a landmark medical entrance examination followed by over one-million individuals who aspire to see themselves as doctors in the future. The NEET UG Syllabus is fundamental for candidates who are preparing hard to crack this exam. In this blog, the NEET 2025 syllabus and exam pattern will be explained in detail along with tips to excel focusing on recent changes.

NEET Exam Pattern 2025

The NEET exam pattern remains consistent in assessing candidates' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam comprises 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), of which candidates must answer 180. Here's a breakdown:

Total Marks: 720
Biology: 360 marks (divided into Zoology and Botany)
Physics: 180 marks
Chemistry: 180 marks
Correct answers yield 4 marks, while incorrect answers result in a 1-mark deduction. Unanswered questions do not affect the score, but selecting multiple responses will lead to a penalty.

Historic Context: The Most difficult NEET paper

The NEET 2016 paper found itself locked in the minds of students for its infamous Physics section, containing an assortment of tough numerical-centered questions that demanded strong conceptual knowledge. It is necessary in physics, but you can not underestimate it if we consider this historical background.

Topper List & Exam Highlights

As per NEET 2023 results, Prabanjan J and Bora Varun Chakravarthi hit a double six as they ended up with a perfect 720 on the exam. They also stressed over Physics section being the toughest and time-consuming which was parallel to the past few years' trend.

NEET 2025 Preparation 

• Know the syllabus: We have changed in recent years so it is important to be on par with what's new.
• There will be Conceptual Questions: This is especially true for Physics, where factual understanding does not matter too much 
• Practice Regularly: Practice, including mock tests, will benefit an aspirant in managing time and being accurate as well.
• Previous Year Papers: Look through last year's papers to get an idea about what type of questions are asked and at what level are they being attempted.
• Balanced study plan: dedicate time to all subjects, so as not to miss out on any topic.

The NEET exam comprises three main subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The Biology section is further split into Botany and Zoology. Each subject in the exam is divided into two sections: Section A and Section B. Section A contains 35 questions, whereas Section B consists of 15 questions. The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the marks distribution across all three subjects.

Subjects	Sections	Number of questions	Section-wise marks
Physics	Section A	35	140
	Section B	15	40
Chemistry	Section A	35	140
	Section B	15	40
Botany	Section A	35	140
	Section B	15	40
Zoology	Section A	35	140
	Section B	15	40
Total Marks			720

Key Highlights of NEET 2024

NEET 2024 exam date: May 05, 2024

This is an offline examination mode that lasts for 200 Minutes (3 Hours and 20 minutes) ie from time to be announced starting in the morning shift as per Institution's official Notification.

Level of Difficulty: NEET is usually classified as medium to tough. Physics has been the most difficult section in recent years and Biology is often considered as one of the simplest.

Important Changes in the NEET 2024 Syllabus

The NEET 2024 syllabus has been revamped and brought down from 97 to just 79 chapters. Previous changes that were made to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the topics level can also be viewed as a revision.