NEET Biology Certification Guide
NEET Overview
| Detail | Info |
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| **Full Name** | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) |
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| Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Marks | 720 total (Biology: 360, Physics: 180, Chemistry: 180) |
| Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Questions | 180 (Biology: 90, Physics: 45, Chemistry: 45) |
Biology is the most important subject in NEET — it carries 50% of the total marks.
Biology Syllabus
CLASS 11 BIOLOGY:
The Living World: taxonomy, classification, nomenclature
Biological Classification: 5-kingdom system, monera, protista, fungi
Plant Kingdom: algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, angiosperms
Animal Kingdom: classification basis, invertebrates, vertebrates
Morphology: root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed (flowering plants)
Anatomy: tissue types (plant and animal), meristematic, permanent, animal tissues
Cell: prokaryotic vs eukaryotic, cell organelles, cell division (mitosis, meiosis)
Biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes
Cell Cycle: G1, S, G2, M phases | mitosis stages | meiosis stages
Transport: water and minerals (osmosis, diffusion, active transport)
Mineral Nutrition: essential elements, nitrogen cycle, nitrogen fixation
Photosynthesis: light reactions, Calvin cycle, C4 and CAM pathways
Respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ETC, fermentation
Plant Growth: growth regulators (auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ABA, ethylene)
Breathing: respiratory organs, mechanism, disorders
Body Fluids: blood composition, blood groups, lymph, clotting
Circulation: heart structure, cardiac cycle, ECG, disorders
Excretion: kidney structure, nephron, urine formation, disorders
Locomotion: skeletal system, joints, muscle contraction (sliding filament theory)
Neural Control: neuron, nerve impulse, reflex, sensory organs
Chemical Coordination: endocrine glands and hormones
CLASS 12 BIOLOGY:
Reproduction: sexual in flowering plants, human reproductive system
Reproductive Health: contraception, STDs, ART (IVF, GIFT, ZIFT)
Genetics: Mendel's laws, inheritance, chromosomal disorders
Molecular Basis: DNA structure, replication, transcription, translation
Evolution: origin, Darwinism, speciation, human evolution
Human Health: diseases, immunity, vaccines, drugs and alcohol
Biotechnology: principles (rDNA technology, PCR, ELISA, blotting)
Biotechnology Applications: Bt cotton, golden rice, gene therapy, GMO
Organisms and Populations: ecological adaptations, population growth
Ecosystem: energy flow, nutrient cycling, productivity, succession
Biodiversity: types, loss, conservation strategies
Environmental Issues: pollution, ozone depletion, greenhouse effectHigh Yield Topics
MOST MARKS (2019-2024 NEET analysis):
Genetics and Molecular Biology: 25-30 marks
Human Physiology: 20-25 marks
Reproduction: 15-20 marks
Cell Biology: 10-15 marks
Plant Physiology: 10-15 marks
Ecology: 10-15 marksRevision Notes
NEET BIOLOGY: 720 marks total | 360 from biology (most important)
NCERT IS EVERYTHING: 95%+ questions directly from NCERT Class 11 and 12
Strategy: read NCERT line-by-line | underline key terms | make diagrams
MARKING: +4 correct | -1 wrong
NCERT DIAGRAMS: label every diagram — many questions from diagrams
PREVIOUS YEAR: 40-50 questions repeat or are similar to previous years