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Important Topics for NEET 2021 UG

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates or the NEET-UG is the only
entrance exam for the aspirants wishing to enrol themselves for the MBBS or BDS courses
in different medical and dental colleges across the country.
The NEET (https://byjus.com/neet/)-UG 2020 was conducted on 13th September 2020 and
14th October 2020 by the NTA (National Testing Agency). NEET 2021 shall be held on 1st
August 2021. Being one of the most challenging exams in the country, candidates are
required to be well-prepared with all the subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Medical aspirants targeting NEET should prepare all the important topics of NEET Syllabus.
The article provides you insights into the important chapters for NEET Exam which is
identified based on analysis and research of previous year’s question papers of NEET
(https://byjus.com/neet/neet-question-papers/).

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Important Topics for NEET 2021:

1. Physics – Important Topics for NEET Physics 2021
Physics often gives a hard time to the students and hence this subject should be prepared
very well. Some of the most important topics of Physics for the NEET
(https://byjus.com/neet/neet-physics/) exam are as discussed. 
Important Topics – NEET 2020 Weightage – Number Of Questions Asked 

Class Chapter name Number Of Questions

Mechanics 12

Class 11 Heat & Thermodynamics 5

Waves 1

Class 12 Magnetism 6

Modern Physics 8
Electricity 9

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Optics 4

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NEET Physics Class 11 and Class 12
Listed below are important chapters for NEET-UG along with the average number of
questions asked in the NEET Exam from that topic based on previous trends (NEET 2006 –
NEET 2019). This can help the candidates to be a step ahead with the preparation.

Average no. of
Name of Unit Chapter’s name questions

Physical World and Measurement Physical World and Units and
1
Measurement

Motion in Straight Line 2

Kinematics
Motion in a Plane 1-2

Laws of Motion Laws of Motion 2-3

Work, Energy and Power Work, Energy and Power 2

System of Particles and Rotational System of Particles and

2-3
Motion Rotational Motion
Gravitation Gravitation 2

Mechanical Properties of
1
Solids

Properties of Bulk Matter Mechanical Properties of

1
Fluids
Thermal Properties of Matter 1-2

Oscillations 1-2
Oscillations and Waves
Waves 1-2

Thermodynamics Thermodynamics 1-2

Behaviour of Perfect Gas and

Kinetic Theory 1
Kinetic Theory
Electric Charges and Fields 1-2
Electrostatics
Electrostatic Potential and
1-2
Capacitance

Current Electricity Current Electricity 4

Moving Charges and

2
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Magnetism
Magnetism and Matter 1

Electromagnetic Induction 1
Electromagnetic Induction and
Alternating Currents
Alternating Currents 1

Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic Waves 1

Ray Optics and Optical

2
Instruments
Optics
Wave Optics 1

Dual Nature of Radiation and Dual Nature of Radiation and

2-3
Matter Matter

Atoms 1-2
Atoms and Nuclei
Nuclei 2

Electronic Devices Semiconductor Electronics 3

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Communication Systems Communication Systems 0

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2. Chemistry – Important Topics for NEET Chemistry 2021

Generally, the chemistry section constitutes questions that are less tricky and hence this
section becomes the scoring area at NEET. Important topics from NEET chemistry
(https://byjus.com/neet/neet-chemistry/) include:
NEET 2020 Chemistry Weightage – Number Of Questions Asked

Class Section Number Of Questions

Physical Chemistry 7

Class 11 Organic Chemistry 4

Inorganic Chemistry 10

Physical Chemistry 9

Class 12 Organic Chemistry 9

Inorganic Chemistry 6

NEET Chemistry Class 11 and Class 12

The following table depicts important chapters for NEET-UG along with the average number
of questions asked in the NEET Exam from that topic based on previous trends (NEET 2006
– NEET 2019). 

Chapter’s name Average no. of questions

Hydrogen 1
s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) 2

Some p-Block Elements 1

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 1

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements 1

p- Block Elements 2-3

d and f Block Elements 2

Coordination Compounds 2

Environmental Chemistry 1

Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques 1-2

Hydrocarbons 3

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes 2

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers 1-2

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 2-3

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen 1

Biomolecules 2

Polymers 1-2

Chemistry in Everyday Life 1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 1-2

Structure of Atom 2

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States of Matter: Gases and Liquids 1

Thermodynamics 2

Equilibrium 2-3

Redox Reactions 1

Solid State 1-2

Solutions 2

Electrochemistry 2
Chemical Kinetics 2

Surface Chemistry 1

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By preparing these topics, candidates can easily score well in chemistry and can increase
their overall score at the exam.

3. Biology –  Important Topics for NEET Biology 2021

Being a medical entrance test, biology is the most important section for the NEET Exam.
The question paper comprises both the zoology and botany sections. Some of the
important chapters of NEET biology (https://byjus.com/neet/neet-biology/) are given here:
Important Topics – NEET 2020 Botany Weightage – Number Of Questions Asked
Botany 

Class Chapter name Number Of Questions

Plant Physiology 9

Cell and cell cycle 6

Class 11
Structural organization of plants 5

Diversity of Life 5

Genetics 7

Ecology 7
Class 12 Biology in Human welfare 2

Reproduction and sexual 2

reproduction

Zoology

Class Chapter name Number Of Questions

Human Physiology 12

Biomolecules 6
Class 11
Animal Kingdom 5

Structural organization of animals 2

Animal husbandry and 10

Biotechnology

Human Reproduction and 4

Class 12 reproductive health

Evolutions theories and evidences 4

Human Health and diseases 4

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The following table indicates chapters and the corresponding, average number of
questions asked from them based on previous NEET trends (NEET 2006 – NEET 2019).

Average no. of
Name of Unit Chapter’s name questions

The Living World 1

Biological Classification 3-4

Diversity in the Living World
Plant Kingdom 3

Animal Kingdom 3-4

Digestion and Absorption 2

Breathing and Exchange of
2
Gases

Body Fluids and Circulation 2

Excretory Products and their

Human Physiology Elimination 2

Locomotion and Movement 1-2

Neural Control and Coordination 2

Chemical Coordination and 3

Integration

Transport in Plants 1-2

Mineral Nutrition 1-2

Plant Physiology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants 2

Respiration in Plants 1

Plant Growth and Development 1-2

Morphology of Flowering Plants 3-4

Structural Organisation in Anatomy of Flowering Plants 3

Animals and Plants
Structural Organisation in
Animals 2

Cell : The Unit of Life 3-4

Cell Stucture and Functions Biomolecules 2

Cell Cycle and Cell Division 2

Human Health and Disease 3-4

Biology and Human Welfare Strategies for Enhancement in 2-3

Food Production

Microbes in Human Welfare 3

Biotechnology : Principles and

Processes 2-3
Biotechnology and its
Applications Biotechnology and its
Applications 2

Organisms and Populations 2

Ecosystem 2-3
Ecology and Environment
Biodiversity and Conservation 2-3

Environmental Issues 3

Genetics and Evolution Principles of Inheritance and 5-6

Variation
Molecular Basis of Inheritance 4

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Evolution 3

Reproduction in Organisms 1-2

Sexual Reproduction in
Flowering Plants 3-4
Reproduction
Human Reproduction 3-4

Reproductive Health 2

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These were the list of chapters for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology section along with
corresponding weightage (approximate) analyzed from previous years’ trends.  Aspirants
should prepare well for the exam with proper dedication and laser focus. Hard work always
pays off and with serious preparation, NEET can be easily cracked.
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