NMC NEET UG 2026: NMC has Released Updated Syllabus for NEET UG 2026 Exam, Advises Aspirants to Align Preparation

NMC NEET UG 2026: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the updated syllabus for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, bringing clarity for lakhs of medical aspirants preparing for the 2026-27 academic session. The revised syllabus has been finalized by the Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), an autonomous body under the NMC, and uploaded on the Commission’s official website for public access.

In a public notice issued on December 22, the UGMEB informed everyone – including students, coaching institutes, and medical colleges- that the updated syllabus should now be treated as the final reference for NEET UG 2026 preparation. Aspirants have been advised to realign their study plans, preparation strategies, and study materials in accordance with the revised syllabus.

Revised Syllabus:

NEET UG 2026 Physics Syllabus:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Key Topics Covered
Unit 1	Physics and Measurement	Units and systems of measurement, SI units, fundamental and derived units, errors, significant figures, dimensions, dimensional analysis and applications
Unit 2	Kinematics	Motion in one and two dimensions, position–time and velocity–time graphs, scalars and vectors, relative velocity, projectile motion, uniform circular motion
Unit 3	Laws of Motion	Newton’s laws, momentum and impulse, conservation of linear momentum, equilibrium of forces, friction, dynamics of circular motion
Unit 4	Work, Energy and Power	Work–energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservative and non-conservative forces, collisions, motion in vertical circle
Unit 5	Rotational Motion	Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, conservation laws, moment of inertia, radius of gyration, rotational dynamics
Unit 6	Gravitation	Universal law of gravitation, variation of gravity, Kepler’s laws, satellites, escape velocity, orbital motion
Unit 7	Properties of Solids and Liquids	Elasticity, stress–strain relations, viscosity, surface tension, Bernoulli’s principle, heat transfer and thermal properties
Unit 8	Thermodynamics	Thermal equilibrium, zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, heat, work, internal energy, thermodynamic processes
Unit 9	Kinetic Theory of Gases	Gas laws, molecular motion, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, mean free path
Unit 10	Oscillations and Waves	Simple harmonic motion, pendulum, wave motion, superposition, standing waves, resonance, beats
Unit 11	Electrostatics	Electric charge and field, Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitors, dielectrics
Unit 12	Current Electricity	Electric current, Ohm’s law, resistance, electrical power, circuit laws, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge
Unit 13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Magnetic fields, forces on charges and conductors, galvanometer, magnetic materials, Earth’s magnetism
Unit 14	Electromagnetic Induction and AC	Faraday’s laws, inductance, alternating current, LCR circuits, transformers
Unit 15	Electromagnetic Waves	Electromagnetic spectrum, properties and applications of EM waves
Unit 16	Optics	Ray optics, mirrors and lenses, wave optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments
Unit 17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Photoelectric effect, wave–particle duality, de Broglie hypothesis
Unit 18	Atoms and Nuclei	Atomic models, nuclear structure, radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion
Unit 19	Electronic Devices	Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates, basic electronics
Unit 20	Experimental Skills	Measurement tools, mechanics experiments, electrical and electronic experiments, optics practic

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NEET UG 2026 Chemistry Syllabus:

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Unit No.	Unit Name	Key Topics Covered
Unit 1	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	Matter, atomic theory, laws of chemical combination, mole concept, stoichiometry, empirical & molecular formulae
Unit 2	Atomic Structure	Electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, quantum mechanics basics, orbitals, quantum numbers, electronic configuration
Unit 3	Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure	Ionic & covalent bonding, lattice enthalpy, VSEPR theory, hybridization, resonance, MOT, hydrogen bonding
Unit 4	Chemical Thermodynamics	System & surroundings, laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy changes, Hess’s law, entropy, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity
Unit 5	Solutions	Concentration terms, Raoult’s law, ideal & non-ideal solutions, colligative properties, van’t Hoff factor
Unit 6	Equilibrium	Chemical & ionic equilibrium, equilibrium constants, Le Chatelier’s principle, acids & bases, buffers, solubility product
Unit 7	Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry	Oxidation-reduction, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, conductance, batteries, fuel cells
Unit 8	Chemical Kinetics	Rate of reaction, order & molecularity, rate laws, Arrhenius equation, activation energy

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Unit No.	Unit Name	Key Topics Covered
Unit 9	Classification of Elements & Periodicity	Periodic table, periodic trends, atomic & ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states
Unit 10	P-Block Elements	Group 13–18 elements, electronic configuration, physical & chemical properties
Unit 11	d- and f-Block Elements	Transition elements, lanthanoids, actinoids, properties, KMnO₄ & K₂Cr₂O₇
Unit 12	Coordination Compounds	Werner’s theory, nomenclature, isomerism, bonding theories, applications

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Unit No.	Unit Name	Key Topics Covered
Unit 13	Purification & Characterisation	Crystallization, distillation, chromatography, qualitative & quantitative analysis
Unit 14	Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	Hybridization, isomerism, nomenclature, reaction intermediates, electronic effects
Unit 15	Hydrocarbons	Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, reaction mechanisms
Unit 16	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	Preparation, reactions, substitution mechanisms, environmental effects
Unit 17	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen	Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids
Unit 18	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	Amines, diazonium salts, preparation, reactions, uses
Unit 19	Biomolecules	Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids, hormones
Unit 20	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	Salt analysis, functional group tests, titrations, preparation of inorganic & organic compounds

NEET UG 2026 Biology Syllabus:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Key Topics Covered
Unit 1	Diversity in Living World	Living organisms, biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, five-kingdom classification; Monera, Protista, Fungi, Lichens, Viruses; Plant groups (Algae to Gymnosperms); Animal classification (Non-chordates to chordates)
Unit 2	Structural Organisation in Animals & Plants	Morphology & anatomy of flowering plants; plant tissues; families (Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Leguminosae, Compositae, Graminae); animal tissues; frog anatomy (brief)
Unit 3	Cell Structure & Function	Cell theory, prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells, organelles, biomolecules, enzymes, cell cycle, mitosis & meiosis
Unit 4	Plant Physiology	Photosynthesis (C₃, C₄, CAM), respiration, ATP yield, plant growth & development, plant hormones
Unit 5	Human Physiology	Respiration, circulation, excretion, locomotion, neural control, endocrine system; major diseases & disorders (brief)
Unit 6	Reproduction	Sexual reproduction in plants; human reproduction; reproductive health, contraception, STDs, IVF, ART (elementary idea)
Unit 7	Genetics & Evolution	Mendelian genetics, chromosomal disorders, molecular genetics, DNA replication, transcription, translation, evolution theories
Unit 8	Biology & Human Welfare	Health & diseases, immunity, microbes in human welfare, biocontrol, biofertilizers
Unit 9	Biotechnology & Its Applications	Recombinant DNA technology, GM crops, insulin & vaccines, gene therapy, biosafety, biopiracy
Unit 10	Ecology & Environment	Population ecology, ecosystem structure, energy flow, biodiversity conservation, hotspots, protected areas

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Important advice for Aspirants

• Realign your strategy according to the updated status
• Realign your resources accordingly
• Refer to NMC’s official website for more detailed syllabus (www.nmc.org.in)

Detailed Syllabus: Revised NMC NEET UG syllabus