NEET UG 2026 syllabus released at nmc.org.in: Check official PDF released by NMC, subject wise details
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official syllabus for the NEET UG 2026 examination. If you are planning to appear for NEET next year, this syllabus clearly tells you what to study and what to avoid. The syllabus is based only on Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT textbooks. No extra topics have been added. NMC has said that students should prepare strictly as per the notified syllabus to prevent confusion and over-preparation.NEET UG is the single entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses across India. Knowing the syllabus early will help you plan your study schedule and focus on important areas.
What you need to study
The NEET UG 2026 syllabus has three subjects — Biology, Physics and Chemistry.Biology carries the highest weight. It includes topics from both Botany and Zoology. You need to study diversity in living organisms, plant and animal structure, cell structure and function, plant physiology, human physiology, reproduction, genetics and evolution, biotechnology, biology in human welfare, and ecology and environment. All topics are taken directly from NCERT Class 11 and 12 books.Physics includes basic concepts taught in higher secondary classes. Important topics are units and measurements, motion, laws of motion, work and energy, gravitation, properties of matter, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics and modern physics. Questions will test how well you understand concepts and apply formulas.Chemistry is divided into Physical, Organic and Inorganic sections. Physical Chemistry covers atomic structure, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, redox reactions, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Organic Chemistry includes hydrocarbons, reactions, functional groups, biomolecules and polymers. Inorganic Chemistry includes periodic table, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, and p-block and d-block elements.NMC has made it clear that you should not study anything outside this list. Most NEET questions come directly from NCERT lines, diagrams and examples.
Official syllabus PDF
The official NEET UG 2026 syllabus PDF has been released by the National Medical Commission. You should download it from the NMC website and read it carefully. The PDF lists subject-wise and unit-wise topics for Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Keep the PDF with you while preparing and match every chapter you study with the syllabus.Direct link to download the NEET UG 2026 syllabus PDF is provided here. It is advisable for you to refer to the NCERT textbooks as the main study material. However, if required, use other reference books as suggested by your mentors or coaching institutes. With the NEET 2026 syllabus now out, candidates should begin with their preparation process as soon as they can.
