NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the NEET UG 2025 exam date. Before the registration process begins, the NTA has confirmed that the exam will take place in pen-and-paper mode in a single shift. In December, the National Medical Commission (NMC) released the subject-wise NEET UG 2025 syllabus for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. To crack NEET, candidates must follow the latest curriculum, analyze the weightage of each topic, and plan their studies accordingly.
Biology: Most Important Topics for NEET 2025
Since Biology plays a crucial role in determining a candidate’s overall NEET score, aspirants should concentrate on key chapters with higher weightage. Some of the most important topics include:
Class 11 (Botany & Zoology)
- Diversity of the Living World
- Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
Class 12 (Botany & Zoology)
- Reproduction in Organisms
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
NEET Biology Chapter wise Weightage
The NEET exam has a total score of 720, with the Biology section contributing 360 marks, making up half of the total. This section consists of 90 questions, evenly divided into 45 questions for Botany and 45 for Zoology.
Biology Chapters and Topics | Average Number of Questions | Weightage(%) |
Botany | ||
Genetics and Evolution | 15 | 25% |
Ecology and Environment | 10 | 16% |
Plant Physiology | 8 | 14% |
Plant Diversity | 7 | 12% |
Cell Structure & Function | 6 | 10% |
Plant Reproduction | 5 | 9% |
Morphology of Flowering Plants | 4 | 7% |
Plant Anatomy | 2 | 4% |
Bio-molecule | 2 | 3% |
Total | 100% | |
Zoology | ||
Human Physiology | 13 | 45% |
Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health | 5 | 16% |
Animal Kingdom | 3 | 10% |
Origin & Evolution | 3 | 10% |
Human Health & Diseases | 3 | 9% |
Structural Organization in Animals | 2 | 5% |
Animal husbandry | 1 | 3% |
Biology and Human Welfare | 1 | 2% |
Total | 100% |
Effective Study Strategies for NEET 2025
- Master NCERT Books – Nearly 90% of NEET questions are NCERT-based.
- Analyze Past Papers – Identify trends and chapter-wise weightage.
- Take Mock Tests – Improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
- Strengthen Weak Areas – Revise and practice consistently.
- Follow a Study Schedule – Ensure balanced preparation across subjects.