NEET Exam Biology : Full Study Material and Syllabus (original) (raw)
Last Updated : 23 Jul, 2025
**NEET Biology Syllabus and Study Material: NEET commonly refers to the **National Eligibility cum Entrance Test in India. NEET is a national-level entrance examination for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical and dental courses in government or private medical colleges and dental colleges in India. The NEET exam consists of three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET-UG syllabus 2024. This year, the NEET UG exam will be conducted on May 5, 2024, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is conducted in pen and paper (offline) mode and there are 200 multiple-choice questions. The NEET exam is of maximum 720 marks with the Biology section alone worth 360 marks. The Biology section contains 90 questions, while the Botany and Zoology sections each contain 45 questions. Each correct answer is awarded four marks, and one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam duration will be 3 hours and 20 minutes. In this article, we will focus on the Biology section, which is further divided into Botany and Zoology.
Table of Content
- NEET UG 2024 Syllabus Biology Chapter Wise Weightage - Class 11
- NEET UG 2024 Syllabus Biology Chapter Wise Weightage - Class 12
- NCERT Solutions Chapter-wise -Class 11
- NCERT Solutions Chapter-wise -Class 12
- NEET Biology Chapter-wise Weightage- Previous Year's Trend
- Tips for Preparation For NEET Biology
- Best Books to Cover NEET Biology Syllabus
**NEET UG 2024 Syllabus Biology Chapter Wise Weightage - Class 11
For a more focused and targeted approach to the exam, candidates can check the Biology chapter-wise weightage as per the revised syllabus below:
| **Class 11 | **Topics/ Chapters | **Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| **Unit 1 | **Diversity of Living Organisms | 14% |
| Chapter 1: The Living World | ||
| Chapter 2: Biological Classification | ||
| Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom | ||
| Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom | ||
| **Unit 2 | **Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | 5% |
| Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants | ||
| Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants | ||
| Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals | ||
| **Unit 3 | **Cell: Structure and Function | 9% |
| Chapter 8: Cell-The Unit of Life | ||
| Chapter 9: Biomolecules | ||
| Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division | ||
| **Unit 4 | **Plant Physiology | 6% |
| Chapter 11: Transport in Plants | ||
| Chapter 12: Mineral Nutrition | ||
| Chapter 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | ||
| Chapter 14: Respiration in Plants | ||
| Chapter 15: Plant - Growth and Development | ||
| **Unit 5 | **Human Physiology | 20% |
| Chapter 16: Digestion and Absorption | ||
| Chapter 17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases | ||
| Chapter 18: Body Fluids and Circulation | ||
| Chapter 19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination | ||
| Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement | ||
| Chapter 21: Neural Control and Coordination | ||
| Chapter 22: Chemical Coordination and Integration |
Also Check: NEET Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised), Check Exam Schedule, Marking Schemem
**NEET UG 2024 Syllabus Biology Chapter Wise Weightage - Class 12
For more focused and targeted approach to the exam, candidates can check the Biology chapter-wise weightage as per the revised syllabus below:
| **Class 12 | **Topics/Chapters | **Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| **Unit 6 | **Reproduction | 9% |
| Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms | ||
| Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | ||
| Chapter 3: Human Reproduction | ||
| Chapter 4: Reproductive Health | ||
| **Unit 7 | **Genetics and Evolution | 18% |
| Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation | ||
| Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance | ||
| Chapter-7: Evolution | ||
| **Unit 8 | **Biology and Human Welfare | 9% |
| Chapter 8: Human Health and Diseases | ||
| Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | ||
| Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare | ||
| **Unit 9 | **Biotechnology and its Applications | 4% |
| Chapter-11: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes | ||
| Chapter 12: Biotechnology and its Application | ||
| **Unit 10 | **Ecology and Environment | 6% |
| Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations | ||
| Chapter-14: Ecosystem | ||
| Chapter 15: Biodiversity and its Conservation | ||
| Chapter 16: Environmental Issues |
NCERT Solutions Chapter-wise -Class 11
Following provide the link to the NCERT solutions chapterwise for class 11:
NCERT Solutions Chapter-wise -Class 12
Following provide the link to the NCERT solutions chapterwise for class 12:
| **Class 12 | **Topics/Chapters |
|---|---|
| **Unit 6 | **Reproduction |
| Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms | |
| Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | |
| Chapter 3: Human Reproduction | |
| Chapter 4: Reproductive Health | |
| **Unit 7 | **Genetics and Evolution |
| Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation | |
| Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance | |
| Chapter-7: Evolution | |
| **Unit 8 | **Biology and Human Welfare |
| Chapter 8: Human Health and Diseases | |
| Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | |
| Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare | |
| **Unit 9 | **Biotechnology and its Applications |
| Chapter-11: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes | |
| Chapter 12: Biotechnology and its Application | |
| **Unit 10 | **Ecology and Environment |
| Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations | |
| Chapter-14: Ecosystem | |
| Chapter 15: Biodiversity and its Conservation | |
| Chapter 16: Environmental Issues |
**Botany Chapter Wise Weightage for NEET 2024
| **Botany Chapters and Topics | **Average No. of Questions from the Chapter | **Botany NEET Chapter wise Weightage and Topic (In percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Diversity | 7 | 12% |
| Plant Anatomy | 2 | 4% |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 4 | 7% |
| Cell Structure & Function | 6 | 10% |
| Bio-molecule | 2 | 3% |
| Plant Physiology | 8 | 13% |
| Plant Reproduction | 5 | 9% |
| Genetics and Evolution | 15 | 24% |
| Ecology and Environment | 10 | 16% |
| **Total | **45 | **100% |
**Zoology Chapter Wise Weightage for NEET 2024
| **Zoology Chapters and Topics | **Average No. of Questions from the Chapter | **Zoology NEET Chapter wise Weightage and Topic (In percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Kingdom | 3 | 10% |
| Structural Organization in Animals | 2 | 5% |
| Human Physiology | 13 | 45% |
| Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health | 5 | 18% |
| Origin & Evolution | 3 | 10% |
| Animal husbandry | 1 | 3% |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 1 | 2% |
| Human Health & Diseases | 3 | 9% |
| Total | 30 | 100% |
Also Chcek: NEET Application Form 2024: Release Date, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility Criteria
NEET Biology Chapter-wise Weightage- Previous Year's Trend
A well-organized study plan is important for effectively covering the vast NEET Biology syllabus, which includes both Zoology and Botany. Below is a table with a topic-wise distribution to help candidates kick-start their preparation:
| **Class | **NEET Syllabus Chapters | **NEET Chapter-wise WeightageNumber of Questions in 2022 | **NEET Chapter-wise WeightageNumber of Questions in 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Class 11 | Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 3 | 3 |
| Animal Kingdom | 2 | 4 | |
| Biological Classification | 2 | 1 | |
| Biomolecules | 4 | 3 | |
| Body Fluids and Circulation | 2 | 3 | |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 2 | 3 | |
| Cell : The unit of Life | 2 | 2 | |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 4 | 7 | |
| Chemical Coordination and Integration | 1 | - | |
| Digestion and Absorption | 2 | 2 | |
| Excretory Products and their Elimination | 1 | - | |
| Locomotion and Movement | 2 | 4 | |
| Mineral Nutrition | 2 | - | |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 3 | 2 | |
| Neural Control and Coordination | 1 | - | |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 3 | 4 | |
| Plant Growth and Development | 3 | 3 | |
| Plant Kingdom | 3 | 5 | |
| Respiration in Plants | 2 | 1 | |
| Structural Organisation in Animals | 3 | 3 | |
| Animal Morphology | 1 | - | |
| The Living World | 1 | 1 | |
| Transport in Plants | 1 | 1 | |
| **Total Weightage of NEET Class 11 Biology Syllabus | **52 | **52 | |
| **Class 12 | Biodiversity and Conservation | 3 | - |
| Biotechnology – Principles and Processes | 4 | 6 | |
| Biotechnology and its applications | 3 | 5 | |
| Ecosystem | 3 | 3 | |
| Environmental Issues | 3 | 1 | |
| Evolution | 2 | 1 | |
| Human Health and Disease | 2 | 3 | |
| Human Reproduction | 3 | 3 | |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 1 | 1 | |
| Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 9 | 10 | |
| Organisms and Populations | 3 | 4 | |
| Principles of Inheritance and Variation | 5 | 2 | |
| Reproduction in Organisms | 1 | - | |
| Reproductive Health | 2 | 3 | |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 3 | 3 | |
| Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | 1 | 3 | |
| **Total Weightage of NEET Class 12 Biology Syllabus | **48 | **48 |
**Tips for Preparation For NEET Biology
Based on the previous year's question paper analysis it has been observed that the Biology section of the NEET exam is generally the easiest as around 80-85 % of questions are from the NCERT textbooks and are theoretical in nature.
- Familiarize yourself with the NEET Biology syllabus. Divide it into smaller sections to make it more manageable.
- Most NEET questions come directly or indirectly from the NCERT book. The diagrams in the NCERT book are informative and thorough.
- Students must take as many mock tests as possible before appearing for NEET. It help you understand the exam pattern, question types, difficulty level and identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Make a timetable for your studies and go through the details gradually.
- Prepare small notes and review biology notes.
- Use flowcharts and diagrams to help you revise.
- Practice questions and previous year papers.
Best Books to Cover NEET Biology Syllabus
Some books that can help you prepare for the NEET Biology section include:
- NCERT Biology Class 11 and 12 textbooks
- Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2
- Objective Biology by Dinesh
- Objective Botany by Ansari
- Pradeep Publication's Biology
- Biology by GR Bathla Publications
- SC Verma Biology
- MTG NEET Biology Guide
NCERT books are considered important for NEET preparation. Additional reference books can provide practice material, in-depth explanations, and diverse questions to enhance your preparation.