NEET Physics Syllabus 2025

Unit

Topic

Key Concepts

1

Physics and Measurement

Units of Measurements, System of Units, S.I. Units, Fundamental and Derived Units, Least Count, Significant Figures, Errors in Measurements, Dimensions of Physical Quantities, Dimensional Analysis, and Applications.

2

Kinematics

Frame of Reference, Motion in a Straight Line, Position-Time Graph, Speed and Velocity, Uniform/Non-Uniform Motion, Average Speed, Instantaneous Velocity, Uniformly Accelerated Motion, Velocity-Time Graph, Relations for Uniformly Accelerated Motion. Scalars and Vectors, Vector Addition/Subtraction, Relative Velocity, Projectile, and Circular Motion.

3

Laws of Motion

Newton’s Laws of Motion (First, Second, Third), Momentum, Conservation of Linear Momentum, Static and Kinetic Friction, Rolling Friction, Dynamics of Circular Motion, Centripetal Force, Vehicles on Level and Banked Roads.

4

Work, Energy, and Power

Work by Constant/Variable Force, Kinetic and Potential Energy, Work-Energy Theorem, Power, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, Conservative/Non-Conservative Forces, Elastic and Inelastic Collisions (1D and 2D), Motion in a Vertical Circle.

5

Rotational Motion

Center of Mass, Moment of Force, Torque, Angular Momentum, Conservation of Angular Momentum, Moment of Inertia, Radius of Gyration, Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorems, Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, Equations of Rotational Motion, Comparison of Linear and Rotational Motions.

6

Gravitation

Universal Law of Gravitation, Variation of Acceleration due to Gravity (Altitude and Depth), Kepler’s Laws, Gravitational Potential Energy, Escape Velocity, Orbital Velocity, Time Period, Energy of Satellite.

7

Properties of Solids and Liquids

Elastic Behavior, Stress-Strain Relationship, Hooke’s Law, Moduli (Young’s, Bulk, Rigidity), Pressure in Fluids, Pascal’s Law, Viscosity, Stokes' Law, Streamline and Turbulent Flow, Bernoulli’s Principle, Surface Tension, Capillary Rise, Heat Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation), Specific Heat, Thermal Expansion.

8

Thermodynamics

Thermal Equilibrium, Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Heat, Work, Internal Energy, First Law of Thermodynamics, Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Reversible and Irreversible Processes.

9

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Equation of State of Perfect Gas, Work on Compressing Gas, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Assumptions, RMS Speed, Law of Equipartition of Energy, Specific Heat Capacities, Mean Free Path, Avogadro’s Number.

10

Oscillations and Waves

Oscillations, Simple Harmonic Motion, Time Period, Frequency, Energy in SHM, Wave Motion, Longitudinal and Transverse Waves, Superposition of Waves, Standing Waves, Beats, Reflection of Waves.

11

Electrostatics

Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Electric Dipole, Torque, Electric Flux, Gauss’s Law, Potential and Potential Energy, Equipotential Surfaces, Capacitors, Dielectrics, Energy Stored in Capacitors.

12

Current Electricity

Drift Velocity, Ohm’s Law, Resistance, Series/Parallel Combinations, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Wheatstone Bridge, Electrical Energy, Internal Resistance, Combination of Cells, Meter Bridge.

13

Magnetic Effects of Current

Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Force on Moving Charges/Conductors, Definition of Ampere, Torque on Current Loop, Moving Coil Galvanometer, Magnetic Dipole, Magnetic Properties (Dia, Para, Ferro).

14

Electromagnetic Induction & AC

Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, Eddy Currents, Self and Mutual Inductance, Alternating Current, LCR Circuits, Resonance, Power in AC Circuits, Generators, Transformers.

15

Electromagnetic Waves

Displacement Current, Transverse Nature of EM Waves, Spectrum (Radio Waves to Gamma Rays), Applications.

16

Optics

Reflection and Refraction, Lens and Mirror Formulas, Total Internal Reflection, Prism, Magnification, Microscope, Telescope, Wavefront, Interference, Diffraction, Polarisation.

17

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Photoelectric Effect, Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation, De Broglie Relation, Wave-Particle Duality.

18

Atoms and Nuclei

Rutherford’s Model, Bohr Model, Energy Levels, Hydrogen Spectrum, Nuclear Composition, Mass Defect, Binding Energy, Nuclear Fission and Fusion.

19

Electronic Devices

Semiconductor Diodes, Rectifiers, LEDs, Photodiodes, Solar Cells, Zener Diodes, Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR).

20

Experimental Skills

Familiarity with Vernier Calipers, Screw Gauge, Simple Pendulum, Metre Scale, Elasticity, Surface Tension, Viscosity, Speed of Sound, Heat Capacity, Resistance, Focal Length, Refractive Index, and Component Identification (Diodes, Resistors, Capacitors).

Physics Chapters/Topics

Average No. of Questions

Weightage (%)

Mechanical Properties of Solids

1

2%

Moving Charges and Magnetism

2

5%

Center of Mass & System of Particles

1

2%

Wave Optics

1

2%

Electromagnetic Induction

1

3%

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

2

3%

Electromagnetic Waves

2

3%

Rotational Motion

3

6%

Oscillations

1

3%

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

3

6%

Kinetic Theory of Gases

1

3%

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

2

3%

Gravitation

2

3%

Current Electricity

5

10%

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

3

5%

Units and Measurements

3

5%

Work Energy and Power

2

3%

Electric Charges and Fields

2

3%

Magnetism and Matter

1

1%

Atoms

1

3%

Nuclei

2

4%

Motion in a Plane

1

3%

Mathematical Tools & Vectors

1

1%

Laws of Motion

1

2%

Thermodynamics

1

2%

Waves

1

1%

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

3

5%

Alternating Current

2

4%

Thermal Properties of Matter

0

1%

Chapter Name

Deleted Topics

Physics and Measurement

Scope and excitement of Physics, Nature of physical laws, Need for measurement

Kinematics

Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion

Laws of Motion

Equilibrium of concurrent forces, Lubrication

Rotational Motion

Momentum conservation, Centre of mass of uniform rod

Gravitation

Geostationary satellites

Properties of Solids and Liquids

Shear, modulus of rigidity, Poisson’s ratio, Elastic energy, Reynold’s number

Thermodynamics

Qualitative ideas of Black Body Radiation, Wein’s displacement law, Greenhouse effect, Cp, Cv, Newton’s law of cooling, Stefan’s law

Oscillations and Waves

Free, forced, and damped oscillations (qualitative ideas only), Resonance, Doppler effect

Electrostatics

Free charges and bound charges inside a conductor, Van de Graaff generator

Current Electricity

Flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, Carbon resistors, color code for resistors

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, Earth’s magnetic field

Electromagnetic Induction

Concept of magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment, Cyclotron

Alternating Currents

LC oscillations (qualitative treatment only)

Optics

Reflection and refraction of plane wave, Scattering of light

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Davisson-Germer experiment (experimental details omitted)

Atoms and Nuclei

Isotopes, isobars, isotones, radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma particles), decay law

Electronic Devices

Energy bands in solids, conductors, insulators, Transistor action, amplifier (common emitter configuration), transistor as a switch

Chapter Name

Important Topics

Units and Measurements

Significant Figures, Errors in Measurement, Measuring Instruments, Mathematical Tools

Motion in a Straight Line

Frame of reference, Motion under gravity, Graph of 1D motion, Variable acceleration

Motion in a Plane

Vector addition, Resolution of vectors, Vector Projection, Projectile motion, Relative motion

Newton’s Laws of Motion

Newton’s first law, Linear momentum, Free body diagram, Friction, Acceleration calculation

Work, Power, and Energy

Work, Work-Energy theorem, Conservative & Non-conservative forces, Potential energy, Power, Vertical circular motion

Centre of Mass & System of Particles

Centre of mass, Head on collision, Oblique collision

Rotational Motion

Moment of inertia, Theorems of moment of inertia, Angular momentum, Rolling motion

Gravitation

Law of gravitation, Acceleration due to gravity, Satellite motion, Kepler’s laws, Escape velocity

Mechanical Properties of Solids

Hooke’s law, Modulus of elasticity, Young’s modulus, Pressure, Buoyancy, Bernoulli’s theorem

Thermal Properties of Matter

Thermal expansion, Specific heat capacity, Latent heat, Calorimetry, Conduction, Radiation

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Ideal gases, Maxwell’s law, Degree of freedom, Equipartition of energy

Thermodynamics

Zeroth law, First law, Carnot cycle, Heat pump, Types of processes

Oscillations

Periodic motion, Simple harmonic motion (SHM), Time period of spring-block system, Energy in SHM

Waves

Characteristics of waves, Progressive wave, Superposition principle, Stationary waves

Chapter Name

Important Topics

Electric Charges and Fields

Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field of a Continuous Charge Distribution, Motion of a Charged Particle in Electric Field, Electric Field Lines, Gauss’s Law, Electric Dipole

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Electrostatic Potential/Potential Difference, Equipotential Surface, Electric potential due to dipole, Electrostatics of Conductor

Current Electricity

Kirchhoff’s Laws, Combination of Resistances, Wheatstone Bridge, Electrical Measuring Instruments, RC Circuit

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Biot-Savart’s Law, Magnetic Field due to Current-Carrying Ring, Ampere’s Law, Force on a Moving Charge in Magnetic Field, Gyromagnetic Ratio, Lorentz Force

Magnetism and Matter

Bar Magnet, Circular Coil as Magnetic Dipole, Magnetisation, Hysteresis, Classification of Magnetic Materials, Ferromagnetism

Electromagnetic Induction

Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, Calculation of Induced EMF, Self Inductance, Mutual Inductance, LC Oscillations, Transformer

Alternating Current

Types of AC Circuits, Average & RMS Values, Power Factor, LC Circuits, Resonant Frequency, Choke Coil

Electromagnetic Waves

Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Reflection from Mirrors, Refraction from Plane Surfaces, Total Internal Refraction, Dispersion of Light, Optical Instruments

Wave Optics

Interference of Light, Diffraction, Polarisation

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Quantum Theory of Light, Photoelectric Effect

Atoms

Bohr’s Model

Nuclei

Nuclear Size, Mass-energy, Nuclear Stability, Binding Energy, Nuclear Energy

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

P-N Junction Diode, Applications of P-N Junction, Logic Gates

S. No

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