NMC has released the final NEET UG 2026 syllabus, confirming no changes in major chapters. Students are advised to prepare using the updated curriculum available on the official NMC website.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the NEET UG 2026 syllabus, advising students to strictly follow the updated curriculum for their exam preparation. The syllabus remains unchanged from the previous year, covering all key topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for Class 11 and 12 students.
Key Highlights
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Syllabus Unchanged
The NEET UG 2026 syllabus retains all major chapters from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, ensuring continuity for aspirants who have already begun their preparation. The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12, covering all core topics essential for medical entrance exams.
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Exam Pattern Update
For NEET 2026, all 180 questions will be compulsory, with no internal choice or optional sections. The exam duration has been reduced to 180 minutes (3 hours), and there will be no sectional bifurcation as seen in previous years.
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Subject-Wise Coverage
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Physics includes Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics, and more, with a focus on numerical problem-solving and conceptual clarity.
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Chemistry covers Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, emphasizing NCERT-prescribed topics.
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Biology is divided into Botany and Zoology, with units on Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation, Cell Structure, Plant and Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology, and Ecology.
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Official Guidance
NMC has directed all students, teachers, and coaching institutes to align their preparation strictly with the published syllabus. The official PDF is available for download on the NMC website, ensuring transparency and easy access for all stakeholders.
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Preparation Tip
Aspirants are encouraged to start preparing immediately using the official syllabus, focusing on concept clarity and practice with previous years’ papers. The removal of optional questions means every question counts, so thorough preparation is crucial for success.
Sources: National Medical Commission (NMC), Shiksha.com, Careers360, Indian Express, Jagran Josh