Now that the exam date is approaching, you must be aware of the subject-wise weightage of NEET 2020 so that you know which topics need more preparation and are well aware of the important topics.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET) is the only national-level medical examination in India for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India. The examination is conducted by NTA every year in offline mode. This year, due to unprecedented circumstances, the examination has been getting postponed for a few months now. According to the new NEET 2020 dates, the exam will be conducted on 13th September 2020. Previously, it was to be held on 26th July 2020. With CBSE class 12th result, ISC result, and other state board results announced, this is the time when students should Know all about NEET 2020 Subject Wise and Chapter Wise Weightage to score 600+ in the entrance exam!
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Now that the exam date is approaching, it is important for you to understand the syllabus and pattern of the exam. You must be aware of the subject-wise weightage of NEET 2020 so that you know which topics need more preparation and are well aware of the important topics. It does not only help the preparation go smoothly but also helps in time management while writing the exam.
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NEET Exam Pattern 2020
Before we dive into understanding the subject-wise weightage of the NEET 2020 syllabus, you must make sure that you are well aware of the exam pattern. For that, have a look at the table below.
Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam |
Short Name | NEET |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Number of Sections | 3 |
Section Names | Physics Chemistry Biology |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Total Number of Questions | 180 |
Total Marks | 720 |
Marks Per Correct Response | 4 |
Marks Per Incorrect Response | -1 |
Question Paper Language | Available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada and Urdu |
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NEET 2020 Subject Wise Weightage
It is very important for students to know the weightage of each chapter in every subject of the examination. This helps them know which chapters should be their priority while preparing for the exam. NEET question paper is divided into three sections or subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
We have given below the syllabus of NEET 2020 along with weightage of each chapter included in every subject to help you prepare better for the exam.
Chapter Wise Weightage for NEET 2020 - Chemistry Section
The topics from both Class 12 and 11 for NEET 2020 Chemistry syllabus can be divided into Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. Have a look at the table to know the weightage percentage of each of the chapters.
Topics | Avg. Number of Questions Asked in Exam | Weightage Percentage |
Organic Chemistry (34%) | ||
General Organic Chemistry | 2 | 5% |
Hydrocarbons | 2 | 4% |
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 2 | 3% |
Haloalkane | 1 | 2% |
Alkyl Halide, Alcohol & Ether | 2 | 4% |
Polymer | 1 | 2% |
Aromatic Compounds | 3 | 6% |
Carbonyl Compounds | 2 | 4% |
Biomolecules | 2 | 4% |
Organic Compounds containing nitrogen | 2 | 3% |
Environmental chemistry | 1 | 2% |
Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2 | 3% |
Practical Organic Chemistry | 1 | 2% |
IUPAC & Isomerism | 2 | 4% |
Inorganic Chemistry (34%) | ||
Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties | 2 | 4% |
Chemical Bonding | 4 | 9% |
s-block | 1 | 3% |
p-block | 3 | 7% |
Hydrogen | 1 | 2% |
Qualitative Analysis | 1 | 2% |
Metallurgy | 1 | 2% |
d-block & f-block Elements | 2 | 4% |
Coordination Compounds | 3 | 6% |
Physical Chemistry (32%) | ||
Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry | 1 | 3% |
Mole Concept | 2 | 5% |
Gaseous State | 1 | 3% |
Redox Reactions | 1 | 2% |
Ionic Equilibrium | 2 | 4% |
Chemical Equilibrium | 1 | 3% |
Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry | 1 | 3% |
Surface Chemistry | 1 | 2% |
Solution & Colligative Properties | 2 | 4% |
Solid State | 1 | 3% |
Electrochemistry | 1 | 3% |
Chemical Kinetics | 2 | |
Chapter Wise Weightage for NEET 2020 - Biology Section
Students often take the Biology section of the NEET exam lightly, which should not be done. It is important to prepare for each section equally to leave no scope for mistakes. Now this section is divided into two parts: Botany and Zoology. Check out the chapter-wise weightage for this section below.
Topics | Avg. Number of Questions Asked in Exam | Weightage Percentage |
Zoology | ||
Human Health & Diseases | 3 | 9% |
Animal husbandry | 1 | 3% |
Origin & Evolution | 3 | 10% |
Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health | 5 | 18% |
Human Physiology | 13 | 45% |
Structural Organisation in animals | 1 | 2% |
Animal Tissue | 1 | 3% |
Animal Diversity | 3 | 10% |
Botany | ||
Ecology | 10 | 16% |
Biology in Human Welfare | 1 | 2% |
Genetics & Biotechnology | 15 | 24% |
Plant Reproduction | 5 | 9% |
Plant Physiology | 8 | 13% |
Bio-molecule | 2 | 3% |
Cell Biology & Cell Division | 6 | 10% |
Plant Morphology | 4 | 7% |
Plant Anatomy | 2 | 4% |
Plant Diversity | 7 | |
Chapter Wise Weightage for NEET 2020 - Physics Section
Some of the major topics included in NEET 2020 Physics syllabus are Optics, Electricity, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, etc. Check out the full topic-wise weightage for Physics section of the exam.
Topics | Avg. Number of Questions Asked in Exam | Weightage Percentage |
Wave optics | 2 | 4% |
Ray Optics & Optical Instrument | 3 | 5% |
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 2 | 4% |
Atoms & Nuclei | 2 | 5% |
Semiconductor Electronics | 3 | 6% |
Electromagnetic Induction | 1 | 2% |
Current Electricity | 3 | 6% |
Alternating Current | 1 | 3% |
Electrostatics | 1 | 3% |
Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance | 1 | 2% |
Electromagnetic Wave | 1 | 1% |
Electric Charge & Field | 1 | 2% |
Thermodynamics | 3 | 7% |
Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism | 3 | 6% |
Thermal Properties of Matter | 1 | 2% |
Properties of Bulk Matter | 1 | 3% |
Kinetic Theory of Gases | 1 | 2% |
Work, Energy and power | 2 | 4% |
Waves | 2 | 4% |
Rotational motion | 1 | 1% |
Units and Measurement | 1 | 2% |
Oscillations | 1 | 3% |
System of Particle & Rigid Body | 3 | 7% |
Centre of Mass | 1 | 1% |
Kinematics | 1 | 2% |
Gravitation | 2 | 3% |
Laws of Motion | 3 | 7% |
Mechanics of Solids & Fluids | 2 | 3% |
NEET Related Articles
Click on the links given below to know more:
| Subject-Wise Best Books to Prepare for NEET 2020 | Exam Day Instructions for NEET 2020 |
| Smart NEET Preparation Tips for Best Results | NEET 2020 MBBS Seat Matrix for Government Colleges |
By now you must have been aware of the important topics for NEET 2020 from each section. To keep getting updates about the exam, stay tuned to CollegeDekho.
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