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NEET 2020 – Chapter wise weightage and Important Chapters.

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To score good marks in NEET ,  it is important that you know which are the important chapters for NEET and what is the chapter wise weightage of each chapter in NEET. With NEET important chapters in hand, you can focus more on those chapters. Chapter wise weightage for NEET tells us exactly which chapters carry more questions and accordingly more weight in the NEET examination. As such, don’t commit the mistake of taking these important chapters for NEET lightly or ignoring these chapters.

NTA is the respective body which organizes NEET UG exam for aspirants seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes.  The exam pattern of NEET will also be defined by NTA.  It is advisable for the candidates to completely go through the NEET exam pattern because it helps in understanding the structure of paper such as the number of questions, duration of exam, marking scheme, negative marking, syllabus etc. As per NEET examination pattern, the question paper includes 180 objective type questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) studied in class 10+1 & 10+2. The maximum time given to complete the test is 3 hours.

As per NEET exam pattern, 4 marks to be given for a right response and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer

Based on the analysis of the previous year NEET question papers, we are providing a list of all the important chapters for NEET and the chapter wise weightage in every subject in NEET.

First, let’s have a look at the distribution of marks between Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus in the NEET exam.

Subject Class XI Class XII Total
No. of questions Total Marks No. of questions Total Marks No. of questions Total Marks
Physics 23 92 22 88 45 180
Chemistry 23 92 22 88 45 180
Botany 23 92 24 96 47 188
Zoology 21 84 22 88 43 172
Total 90 360 90 360 180 720

Important Chapters for NEET 2020

CareerOrbits’ experts have analysed previous year papers of NEET and prepared a list of all the NEET important chapters and topics in all the three subjects which you should practice and focus more on. Getting a hang of the NEET important topics helps you plan and strategise your preparation for NEET.

Most Important chapters for NEET 2020 Physics

  • The most important topic for NEET Physics from class 11th syllabus is Mechanics. On an average 11-12 questions are asked from this important topic in NEET every year.
  • Topics such as Semi-conductors, Heat and Thermodynamics, Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Work Energy & Power and Rotational Motion are also important and you need to practice thoroughly these important topics to score well in Physics in your NEET exam.
  • Modern Physics, from class 12th syllabus, is the most important topic for NEET.
  • Current Electricity & Magnetism, Electrostatics and Optics are also very important chapters for NEET 2020 and you should thoroughly prepare and practise these topics.

Most Important chapters for NEET 2020 Chemistry

Organic Chemistry chapters are important for NEET. This section carries more weightage in NEET exam. Your fundamentals and conceptual understanding in all the topics of Organic Chemistry should be essentially very strong. You should also practice the following important topics for NEET Chemistry thoroughly to develop your test-taking abilities and scoring well in the NEET exam:

  • Equilibrium
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • S, P, D and F Block Elements
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Atomic structure

Important chapters for NEET 2020 Biology

  • Ecology is the most important topic for NEET Biology. On an average, 12-15 questions are asked in the NEET exam from this topic every year. This is an easy and the most scoring topic in biology.
  • Human Physiology and Plant physiology are equally important topics for NEET 2020. Together around 20-25 questions are asked from these two topics in NEET exam. These most important topics demand clarity of concept, as more application-based questions are asked in the exam. You should prepare and practice these important topics thoroughly.
  • Genetics & Evolution is another very important chapter for NEET. Evolution is very easy but you need to understand and practice the concepts in Genetics as much as possible.
  • Cell structure & Function chapter also carries a good weightage in the NEET exam and as such is an important chapter.
  • Another very important chapter for NEET is Biotechnology. This is a small topic, easy to understand but quite scoring.

NEET Chapterwise Weightage for NEET 2020

Based on expert analysis of past year question papers of NEET, weightage of chapter in NEET 2020 is expected as below.

NEET Physics Chapter wise weightage for NEET 2020

There would be total 45 questions in the Physics section of the NEET exam. NEET Physics weightage chapter wise that is expected in NEET 2020 exam (from Class 11th and 12th) is as below:

s XI – Physics Chapters
NEET Physics Chapters & Topics NEET Physics Topic wise Questions NEET Physics Marks  Distribution NEET Physics Weightage (%age)
Physical World & Measurement 2 8 4.44
Error and Analysis 1 4
Unit and Dimension 1 4
Kinematics 2 8 4.44
Rectilinear Motion 1 4
Relative Motion 1 4
Laws of Motion 5 20 11.11
Circular Motion 4 16
Laws of Motion 1 4
Work Energy & Power 1 4 2.22
Motion of system of Particles and Rigid Body 3 12 6.67
Centre of Mass 1 4
Rigid Body Dynamics 2 8
Gravitation 2 8 4.44
Properties of Bulk Matter 4 16 8.89
Fluid Mechanics 1 4
Properties of Matter 1 4
Surface tension 1 4
Thermal expansion 1 4
Kinetic Theory of Gases and Thermodynamics 2 8 4.44
Oscillation and Wave 2 8 4.44
NEET Physics Questions & Weightage from Class XI 23 92 51.11
Class XII – Physics Chapters
Electrostatics 4 16 8.89
Current electricity 3 12 6.67
Magentic Effects of Current & magnetism 3 12 6.67
Electro Magnetic Induction 2 8 4.44
Optics 5 20 11.11
Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation; Atom & Nuclei 3 12 6.67
Electronic Devices 2 8 4.44
NEET Physics Questions & Weightage from Class XII 22 88 48.89
NEET Physics Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XI 45 180 100.00

NEET Chemistry weightage Chapter wise for NEET 2020

The Chemistry section of the NEET exam comprises of 45 questions. This is furthur divided into Physical Chemistry, Onganic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.

NEET Physical Chemistry

NEET Physical Chemistry Chapter wise weightage that is expected in NEET 2020 (from Class 11th and 12th) is as below:

NEET Physical Chemistry Chapters & Topics NEET Physical Chemistry Topic wise Questions NEET Physical Chemistry Marks  Distribution NEET Physical Chemistry Weightage (%age)
Class XI: Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 1 4 5.26
Structure of Atom 2 8 10.53
States of Matter: Gases & Liquids 1 4 5.26
Thermodynamics 2 8 10.53
Equilibrium 3 12 15.79
Redox Reactions 2 8 10.53
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI 11 44 57.89
Class XII: Physical Chemistry
Solid State 1 4 5.26
Solutions 2 8 10.53
Electrochemistry 2 8 10.53
Chemical Kinetics 2 8 10.53
Surface Chemistry 1 4 5.26
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XII 8 32 42.11
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 19 76 100.00
NEET Physical Chemistry Chapters & Topics NEET Physical Chemistry Topic wise Questions NEET Physical Chemistry Marks  Distribution NEET Physical Chemistry Weightage (%age)
Class XI: Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 1 4 5.26
Structure of Atom 2 8 10.53
States of Matter: Gases & Liquids 1 4 5.26
Thermodynamics 2 8 10.53
Equilibrium 3 12 15.79
Redox Reactions 2 8 10.53
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI 11 44 57.89
Class XII: Physical Chemistry
Solid State 1 4 5.26
Solutions 2 8 10.53
Electrochemistry 2 8 10.53
Chemical Kinetics 2 8 10.53
Surface Chemistry 1 4 5.26
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XII 8 32 42.11
NEET Physical Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 19 76 100.00

NEET Inorganic Chemistry

NEET Inorganic Chemistry Chapter wise weightage that is expected in NEET 2020 (from Class 11th and 12th) is as below:

NEET Inorganic Chemistry Chapters & Topics NEET Inorganic Chemistry Topic wise Questions NEET Inorganic Chemistry Marks  Distribution NEET Inorganic Chemistry Weightage (%age)
Class XI: Inorganic Chemistry
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 1 4 6.67
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 1 4 6.67
Hydrogen 1 4 6.67
s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) 2 8 13.33
Some p-block elements 2 8 13.33
Environmental Chemistry 1 4 6.67
NEET Inorganic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI 8 32 53.33
Class XII: Inorganic Chemistry
General principles and processes of isolation of elements 1 4 6.67
d and f Block Elements 1 4 6.67
Coordination Compounds 1 4 6.67
p-block elements 4 16 26.67
NEET Inorganic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XII 7 28 46.67
NEET Inorganic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 15 60 100.00

NEET Organic Chemistry

NEET Organic Chemistry Chapter wise weightage that is expected in NEET 2020 (from Class 11th and 12th) is as below:

NEET Organic Chemistry Chapters & Topics NEET Organic Chemistry Topic wise Questions NEET Organic Chemistry Marks Distribution NEET Organic Chemistry Weightage (%age)
Class XI: Organic Chemistry
Aromatic Compounds 1 4 9.09
Hydrocarbons 3 12 27.27
NEET Organic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI 4 16 36.36
Class XII: Organic Chemistry
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 1 4 9.09
Bioloecules 1 4 9.09
Polymers 1 4 9.09
Chemistry in Everyday Life 1 4 9.09
Alcohol, phenols and ethers 2 8 18.18
Organic compounds containing nitrogen 1 4 9.09
NEET Organic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XII 7 28 63.64
NEET Organic Chemistry Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 11 44 100.00

NEET Chemistry Distribution of Marks & Weightage

NEET Chemistry Marks  Distribution NEET Chemistry Weightage (%age)
Class XI Class XII Total
Physical Chemistry 44 32 76 42.22%
Inorganic Chemistry 32 28 60 33.33%
Organic Chemistry 16 28 44 24.44%
Total 92 88 180 100.00%
51.11% 48.89% 100.00%

NEET Biology Weightage Chapter Wise

Biology section in the NEET exam contains a total of 90 questions out of which you get 40-50 questions from Botany and 40-50 questions from Zoology. Knowing chapter wise weightage of Biology in NEET would help you plan your preparation better,

NEET Biology weightage Chapter wise – Botany Topics

NEET Biology weightage Chapter wise for Botany (from Class 11th and 12th) as expected in NEET 2020 is listed below.

NEET Botany Chapters & Topics NEET Botany Topic wise Questions NEET Botany Marks  Distribution NEET Botany Weightage (%age)
Class XI – Botany Chapters
Diversity in Living World 4 16 8.51%
Living World 1 4
Plant Kingdom 1 4
Biological classification 2 8
Structural Organisation in Animals & Plants 4 16 8.51%
Anatomy of Flowering Plant 3 12
Morphology in flowering plants 1 4
Cell Structure & Function 7 28 14.89%
Cell Cycle and Division 2 8
Cell: The unit of life 5 20
Plant Physiology 8 32 17.02%
Mineral Nutrition 1 4
Plant Growth and Development 2 8
Respiration in Plants 2 8
Transport in Plants 3 12
NEET Botany Questions & Weightage from Class XI 23 92 48.94%
Sexual Reproduction in flowering Plants 4 16 8.51%
Genetics & Evolution 10 40 21.28%
Principles of Inheritance and variation 7 28
Molecular basis of inheritance 3 12
Microbes in Human Welfare 1 4 2.13%
Ecology & Environment 9 36 19.15%
Biodiversity and Conservation 3 12
Ecosystem 1 4
Environmental Issues 4 16
Organisms and Population 1 4
NEET Botany Questions & Weightage from Class XII 24 96 51.06%
NEET Botany Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 47 188 100.00%

NEET Biology weightage Chapter wise – Zoology Topics

The expected chapter wise weightage in the NEET Biology section for Zoology topics is as below.

NEET Zoology Chapters & Topics NEET Zoology Topic wise Questions NEET Zoology Marks  Distribution NEET Zoology Weightage (%age)
Class XI – Zoology Chapters
Animal Kingdom 2 8 4.65%
Structural Organisation in Animal 2 8 4.65%
Biomolecules 4 16 9.30%
Breathing and exchange of gases 1 4 2.33%
Human Physiology 12 48 27.91%
Chemical Coordination 2 8
Digestion and Absorption 2 8
Excretory products and their elimination 2 8
Locomotion and Movement 2 8
Body Fluids and Circulation 2 8
Nervous System 2 8
NEET Zoology Questions & Weightage from Class XI 21 84 48.84%
Class XII – Zoology Chapters
Reproduction 6 24 13.95%
Human Reproduction 3 12
Reproductive Health 3 12
Evolution 3 12 6.98%
Biology & Human Welfare 8 32 18.60%
Human Health and Disease 4 16
Microbes in Human Welfare 3 12
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production 1 1 4
Biotechnology 5 20 11.63%
Biotechnology and its application 2 8
Biotechnology and its processes and principles 3 12
NEET Zoology Questions & Weightage from Class XII 22 88 51.16%
NEET Zoology Questions & Weightage from Class XI & XII 43 172 100.00%
NEET Biology Distribution of Marks & Weightage
NEET Biology Marks  Distribution NEET Biology Weightage (%age)
Class XI Class XII Total
Botany 92 96 188 52.22%
Zoology 84 88 172 47.78%
Total 176 184 360 100.00%
48.89% 51.11% 100.00%

Please note that you should not omit any chapter and prepare all the chapters, as all the chapters in the NEET syllabus are important. You should have more focus and achieve perfection in Mechanics (Physics), Organic Chemistry (Chemistry) and Ecology (Biology) as they are the most important topics for the NEET exam.

Do not miss out on other topics as they are also very important for scoring 600+ marks in NEET 2020 examination.

All the Best ! 

 


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