Quick answer
NEET Physics is 45 questions and 180 marks — a quarter of the paper, and the section that costs most candidates their rank. The syllabus is NCERT Class 11 and 12, dominated by Mechanics, Electrodynamics and Modern Physics. Unlike Biology, NEET Physics rewards problem-solving speed, not recall, which is why NCERT alone is not enough here and why time management in this section decides scores.
Class 11 #
| Unit | Chapters | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics | Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation | Heaviest |
| Properties of Matter | Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids, Thermal Properties | Medium |
| Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory | Medium |
| Oscillations and Waves | Oscillations, Waves | Medium |
Class 12 #
| Unit | Chapters | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Electrodynamics | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, EMI and AC, EM Waves | Heaviest |
| Optics | Ray Optics, Wave Optics | Heavy |
| Modern Physics | Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei | Heavy — highest marks per hour |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, Logic Gates | Medium |
💡 Tips
- Modern Physics is the best value in the paper — small syllabus, formula-driven, consistently 5–6 questions. Do it early and revise it often.
- Mechanics is foundational. Weakness here propagates into rotational motion, gravitation, SHM and fluid mechanics.
- Physics is where candidates run out of time. Practise a hard stop at 60–70 minutes in every mock.
- NCERT builds concepts but has far too few problems. A dedicated problem book is not optional for Physics.
- Learn to recognise the question type in 10 seconds and skip rather than sink. One stubborn question can cost five easy ones.
NEET Physics syllabus — frequently asked questions
How many questions come from Physics in NEET?
Forty-five questions worth 180 marks, a quarter of the paper, drawn from NCERT Class 11 and 12.
Which Physics chapters have the highest weightage in NEET?
Mechanics and Electrodynamics are the heaviest blocks, followed by Modern Physics and Optics. Modern Physics offers the best marks per hour because its syllabus is small and formula-driven.
Is NCERT enough for NEET Physics?
No. NCERT builds the concepts but contains far too few problems at exam difficulty. Physics is the one NEET subject where a dedicated problem book is essential.
Why is NEET Physics considered the hardest section?
It tests application under time pressure rather than recall, and it is the section where candidates most often run out of time despite understanding the chapters.
How much time should I spend on Physics in the NEET exam?
Sixty to seventy minutes of the 200 available. Without a hard stop, Physics silently consumes the time Biology needs, and Biology is worth twice as many marks.
Biology and Chemistry chapter lists with weightage.
Disclaimer: Weightage figures are indicative from past-paper analysis, not official.
