NEET Biology (Botany & Zoology) Syllabus 2026

Biology is the most important subject in NEET, carrying 50% of the total marks (360 out of 720). It is divided into Botany and Zoology, each with 45 questions. Around 85-90% of Biology questions come directly from NCERT textbooks.

90 Questions in NEET360 Marks36 ChaptersLast updated: May 24, 2026

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Class 11 — Biology Chapters

01The Living World

Biodiversity, taxonomical hierarchy, nomenclature

Low

02Biological Classification

Five kingdom classification, viruses, lichens

Medium

03Plant Kingdom

Algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, angiosperms

Medium

04Animal Kingdom

Classification of animals, phylum characteristics

High

05Morphology of Flowering Plants

Root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed morphology

High

06Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Tissues, tissue systems, anatomy of organs

Medium

07Structural Organisation in Animals

Animal tissues, organ systems

Low

08Cell: The Unit of Life

Cell theory, prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, organelles

High

09Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes

Medium

10Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Mitosis, meiosis, cell cycle regulation

High

11Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Light reactions, Calvin cycle, C3/C4 plants, photorespiration

High

12Respiration in Plants

Glycolysis, TCA cycle, ETS, fermentation

Medium

13Plant Growth and Development

Growth regulators, photoperiodism, vernalization

Medium

14Digestion and Absorption

Digestive system, enzymes, absorption, disorders

High

15Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Respiratory system, gas transport, respiratory disorders

Medium

16Body Fluids and Circulation

Blood, heart, cardiac cycle, ECG, circulatory disorders

High

17Excretory Products and Their Elimination

Nephron, urine formation, osmoregulation

Medium

18Locomotion and Movement

Skeletal system, joints, muscle contraction

Medium

19Neural Control and Coordination

Nervous system, reflex arc, brain, sensory organs

High

20Chemical Coordination and Integration

Endocrine glands, hormones, disorders

High

Class 12 — Biology Chapters

21Reproduction in Organisms

Asexual/sexual reproduction, vegetative propagation

Low

22Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Flower structure, pollination, fertilization, embryo development

High

23Human Reproduction

Reproductive system, gametogenesis, fertilization, pregnancy

High

24Reproductive Health

Contraception, STDs, infertility, ART

Medium

25Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Mendel's laws, linkage, sex determination, genetic disorders

High

26Molecular Basis of Inheritance

DNA structure, replication, transcription, translation, genetic code

High

27Evolution

Origin of life, theories of evolution, Hardy-Weinberg principle

Medium

28Human Health and Disease

Immunity, diseases, drugs, cancer

High

29Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production

Animal husbandry, plant breeding, tissue culture

Low

30Microbes in Human Welfare

Microbes in food, industrial products, biogas, STP

Medium

31Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

rDNA technology, PCR, gel electrophoresis, vectors

High

32Biotechnology and Its Applications

GMOs, gene therapy, transgenic animals, bioethics

Medium

33Organisms and Populations

Organisms and environment, population ecology

Medium

34Ecosystem

Energy flow, food chains, nutrient cycling, ecological succession

High

35Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity patterns, conservation strategies

Medium

36Environmental Issues

Pollution, waste management, deforestation, ozone depletion

Low

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