NEET UG 2026 Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Duration | Complete Guide for MBBS Aspirants

MBBS Aspirants, if you’re dreaming of cracking NEET UG 2026 and stepping into that MBBS life, the good news just dropped! The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the NEET UG syllabus 2026 (and NTA has shared the update too). As of January 2026, there’s no big shake-up—no major additions or deletions from last year. It’s still super aligned with NCERT Class 11 & 12 books, so your prep plan stays solid.

In this post, we’ll cover the NMC NEET UG syllabus 2026 in detail, the exam pattern & duration, and most importantly—how you can realistically cover every subject without losing your mind. Let’s jump right in!

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern & Duration – Quick Overview

Before diving into the syllabus, here’s the structure so you know what you’re up against:

• Mode — Offline (pen & paper, OMR sheet only)
• Total Questions — 180 compulsory MCQs (no optional sections this time)
• Subjects — Physics (45 Qs), Chemistry (45 Qs), Biology (90 Qs – Botany + Zoology)
• Total Marks — 720
• Marking Scheme — +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
• Duration — 3 hours (180 minutes) flat, usually 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Languages — Available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, regional options)

All questions are must-do, so time management is key. Negative marking means smart guessing only when you’re 50% sure.

Official NMC NEET UG Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Breakdown

The MBBS syllabus for NEET is basically NCERT line-by-line. Here’s the core topics you need to master (based on the latest NMC release):

Physics (45 Questions – Mix of theory & numericals) Class 11 Topics: Physical World & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy & Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids & Fluids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations & Waves. Class 12 Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction & AC, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Experimental Skills.

Chemistry (45 Questions – Balanced across sections) Physical Chemistry: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Chemical Kinetics. Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Table & Properties, Coordination Compounds, p-Block Elements, d & f-Block Elements. Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes & Haloarenes, Alcohols Phenols & Ethers, Aldehydes Ketones & Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules.

Biology (90 Questions – Your biggest scoring area!) Class 11: Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals & Plants, Cell Structure & Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology. Class 12: Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology & Its Applications, Ecology & Environment.

Biology is NCERT heaven—focus on diagrams, tables, examples, and processes. Many questions are direct or slightly twisted from the book.

How to Cover the Entire NEET UG Syllabus 2026 – Practical Study Plan

With roughly 110–120 days left (exam likely May 3, 2026), here’s how real toppers cover everything:

1. NCERT First, Always Read NCERT 3–4 times. For Biology, treat it like a story—underline every line. Physics & Chemistry? Solve every example, in-text, and exercise question. 80%+ questions come straight from here.
2. Smart Division of Syllabus
   
   • Next 4–5 weeks: Finish all Class 11 syllabus (start with your weakest subject)
   • Next 4–5 weeks: Complete Class 12 full
   • Then: High-weightage revision rounds (Human Physio, Genetics, Organic Chem, Mechanics, Thermo) Target 1–2 chapters daily + quick revision of previous ones.
3. Daily Routine That Works (8–10 Hours Quality Study)
   
   • Morning: Biology (read + draw diagrams) – 3 hrs
   • Afternoon: Physics (concepts + solve numericals) – 3 hrs
   • Evening: Chemistry (rotate Physical/Organic/Inorganic) – 3 hrs
   • Night: Flashcards or quick revision – 1 hr One weekly off day to avoid burnout—trust me, it’s necessary.
4. Focus on High-Weightage Chapters First Biology: Human Physiology (~20%), Genetics (~18%), Ecology (~12%) Physics: Mechanics (~25%), Electrostatics & Magnetism (~20%) Chemistry: Organic (~28%), Physical (~25%) Master these, and 500+ marks get much easier.
5. Practice & Revision Strategy
   
   • Daily: 150–200 MCQs after chapter completion
   • Weekly: Full 3-hour mock test + deep analysis
   • Keep a “Wrong Questions Notebook” – revise it every Sunday
   • Use past 10 years’ papers + good modules (Allen, Aakash, PW)
   • Last month: Only revision + mocks (no new topics!)
6. Avoid These Common Traps
   
   • Skipping NCERT examples/exercises
   • Ignoring Biology diagrams & tables
   • Guessing too much in mocks (focus on accuracy first)
   • Studying 14+ hours without sleep—quality drops fast

Consistency beats intensity every time. Even if you’re starting fresh now, you can cover the full NMC NEET UG syllabus 2026 comfortably if you stick to this.