The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the biggest event that a student in India can participate in to qualify and later be able to enrol in any medical course of his/her choice. Besides MBBS courses, BDS courses, AYUSH, veterinary, and other medical courses, like a million students are queuing up for the same test every year.
Scholar's Academy’s comprehensive guide to NEET 2021 leaves no stone unturned. It covers not only the NEET 2021 syllabus, chapter, wise weightage, exam pattern, or level of difficulty but also the cut off, last year's papers, and free downloadable solutions.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) had to change the NEET 2021 Exam Pattern as a large gesture to give more power to the students and to reduce their psychological stress caused by the Class 11 and 12 syllabuses that were not the same for all. With this changed pattern, choices were brought in the paper for the first time, thus making the exam's structure different from the one of the previous years.
The complete and very detailed explanation breakdown of the NEET 2021 exam pattern is here.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 (180 to be attempted) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Correct Answer | +4 Marks |
| Wrong Answer | –1 Mark |
| Unattempted | 0 |
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NEET Physics Chapter-Wise Weightage
Physics is the hardest part of NEET most of the time. The reason is that it has both numerical and conceptual questions. A student will be able to make his preparation wise if he knows the weightage of the chapters.
Physics (Class 11 & 12)
| Chapter | Approx Weightage |
|---|---|
| Optics | 10% |
| Thermodynamics | 9% |
| Electrostatics | 9% |
| Electronic Devices | 9% |
| Current Electricity | 8% |
| Laws of Motion | 7% |
| Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter | 6% |
| Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body | 5% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | 5% |
| Electromagnetic Induction & AC | 5% |
| Atoms & Nuclei | 5% |
| Work, Energy & Power | 4% |
| Oscillations & Waves | 4% |
| Kinematics | 3% |
| Gravitation | 3% |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 3% |
| Communication Systems | 3% |
| Physical World & Measurement | 2% |
Physics
NEET Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage
NEET 2021 Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage makes it clear to the students which chapters are most important for the exam. It shows the areas of Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry from where the questions will come for smarter preparation. When the weightage of the chapters is known, aspirants will be able to pay more attention to the topic areas which will help them to get more marks and also will be able to make their study plans more effective.
Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)
| Chapter | Approx Weightage |
|---|---|
| p-Block Elements | 7% |
| Equilibrium | 6% |
| Chemical Bonding | 6% |
| Solutions | 5% |
| Coordination Compounds | 5% |
| Thermodynamics | 4% |
| Electrochemistry | 4% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 4% |
| Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles | 4% |
| Haloalkanes & Haloarenes | 4% |
| Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers | 4% |
| Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids | 4% |
| d-Block & f-Block Elements | 4% |
| Solid State | 3% |
| Hydrocarbons | 3% |
| Amines | 3% |
| Biomolecules | 3% |
| Classification of Elements & Periodicity | 3% |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 2% |
| Structure of Atom | 2% |
| States of Matter | 2% |
| Redox Reactions | 2% |
| Surface Chemistry | 2% |
| Polymers | 2% |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2% |
| s-Block Elements | 2% |
| Metallurgy | 2% |
| Hydrogen | 1% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1% |
| Metallurgy | 2% |
| Hydrogen | 1% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1% |
| Metallurgy | 2% |
| Hydrogen | 1% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1% |
Chemistry
NEET Biology Chapter Wise Weightage
Biology has the maximum weightage in NEET which makes it the most important subject for scoring a high mark. It is separated into the chapters of Class 11 and 12 and each unit contributes differently to the exam. Being aware of the chapter, wise weightage enables students to uncover the high, yield topics and schedule their revision plan more efficiently.
Biology (Class 11 & 12)
| Chapter | Approx Weightage |
|---|---|
| 7% | |
| Cell – Structure and Function | 6% |
| Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 6% |
| Human Reproduction | 5% |
| Animal Kingdom | 4% |
| Body Fluids & Circulation | 4% |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 4% |
| Evolution | 4% |
| Human Health & Disease | 4% |
| Biotechnology: Principles & Processes | 4% |
| Organisms & Populations | 4% |
| Ecosystem | 4% |
| Biological Classification | 3% |
| Plant Kingdom | 3% |
| Structural Organisation in Animals | 3% |
| Biomolecules | 3% |
| Cell Cycle & Cell Division | 3% |
| Breathing & Exchange of Gases | 3% |
| Neural Control & Coordination | 3% |
| Chemical Coordination & Integration | 3% |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 3% |
| Biotechnology & Its Applications | 3% |
| Biodiversity & Conservation | 3% |
| The Living World | 2% |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 2% |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 2% |
| Transport in Plants | 2% |
| Mineral Nutrition | 2% |
| Respiration in Plants | 2% |
| Digestion & Absorption | 2% |
| Excretory Products & Elimination | 2% |
| Locomotion & Movement | 2% |
| Reproductive Health | 2% |
| Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | 2% |
| Environmental Issues | 2% |
| Plant Growth & Development | 1% |
Biology
NEET 2021 Syllabus – Physics (Chapter-Wise Table)
| Unit | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Physical World & Measurement | Physical World, Units and Measurements |
| Kinematics | Motion in a Straight Line, Motion in a Plane |
| Laws of Motion | Laws of Motion |
| Work, Energy & Power | Work, Energy and Power |
| Motion of System of Particles | Centre of Mass, Rotational Motion |
| Gravitation | Gravitation |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | Mechanical Properties of Solids, Mechanical Properties of Fluids, Thermal Properties of Matter |
| Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics |
| Oscillations & Waves | Oscillations, Waves |
| Electrostatics | Electric Charges & Fields, Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | Moving Charges & Magnetism, Magnetism & Matter |
| EMI & AC | Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current |
| Optics | Ray Optics, Wave Optics |
| Dual Nature / Atom / Nuclei | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atoms, Nuclei |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics |
NEET 2021 Syllabus – Chemistry (Chapter-Wise)
| Section | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, d & f-Block, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry |
| Organic Chemistry | Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes & Haloarenes, Alcohols-Phenols-Ethers, Aldehydes-Ketones-Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life |
NEET 2021 Syllabus – Biology (Chapter-Wise)
| Unit | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World | The Living World, Biological Classification, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom |
| Structural Organization | Morphology of Flowering Plants, Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Structural Organisation in Animals |
| Cell Structure & Function | Cell, Biomolecules, Cell Cycle & Division |
| Plant Physiology | Transport in Plants, Mineral Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant Growth & Development |
| Human Physiology | Digestion, Breathing, Body Fluids & Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion & Movement, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Reproduction |
| Reproduction | Reproduction in Organisms, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health |
| Genetics & Evolution | Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolution |
| Biology & Human Welfare | Human Health & Disease, Microbes in Human Welfare, Strategies for Enhancement of Food Production |
| Biotechnology | Biotech Principles & Processes, Biotech & Its Applications |
| Ecology | Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Environmental Issues |
NEET students would always be in search of Previous Year Question Papers as it helps to understand the exam pattern, level of difficulty, and important topics.
Scholar's Academy provides complete NEET 2021 Question Papers for all codes along with official answer keys and chapter wise solutions.
NEET 2021 Qualifying Cut-Off (Category-Wise)
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 50th Percentile | 144 – 686 |
| EWS | 50th Percentile | 144 – 686 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 113 – 143 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 113 – 143 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 113 – 143 |
| UR / EWS – PwBD | 45th Percentile | 127 – 143 |
| OBC / SC / ST – PwBD | 40th Percentile | 113 – 126 |
NEET Cut-Off Trend (Last Two Years)
| Year | UR / General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 – 686 | 113 – 143 | 113 – 143 | 113 – 143 |
| 2021 | 162 – 720 | 127 – 161 | 127 – 161 | 127 – 161 |
The cut-off for 2021 is lower than that of 2021, indicating a slightly tougher exam or change in overall candidate performance.
Expectation on Cut-Off for Government MBBS Colleges (Admission Cut-Off)
These are presumed safe scores based on previous rounds of counselling. Actual cut-off varies from state to state and category.
| Category | Govt MBBS (AIQ 15%) | Govt MBBS (State Quota 85%) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 650+ | 600+ |
| EWS | 645+ | 595+ |
| OBC | 630+ | 570+ |
| SC | 500+ | 460+ |
| ST | 480+ | 440+ |
Important Points About NEET Cut-Off
NEET qualifying cut off is the least score required to be eligible for the counselling process. It doesn't make a promise of any admission. Medical colleges running by the government are ending their ranks at lower cut off levels, while the cut off depends on the number of seats, state policies, and reservation categories. Students who want to get MBBS through the All India Quota should score more than 650 to be on the safer side.
NEET 2021 Marks vs Rank (official range)
| NEET 2021 Marks | NEET 2021 Rank Range* |
|---|---|
| 686 – 651 | 1 – 73 |
| 650 – 600 | 72 – 1,259 |
| 600 – 551 | 1,260 – 10,658 |
| 550 – 501 | 10,659 – 39,521 |
| 500 – 451 | 39,522 – 69,503 |
| 450 – 401 | 69,504 – 88,239 |
| 400 – 351 | 88,240 – 1,05,578 |
| 350 – 301 | 1,05,579 – 1,26,935 |
| 300 – 251 | 1,26,936 – 1,57,952 |
| 250 – 201 | 1,57,953 – 1,98,346 |
| 200 – 144 | 1,98,347 – 3,03,040 |
Rank vs College – Example table (Govt MBBS, AIQ 15%)
Top Government MBBS Colleges – Typical AIQ Closing Rank (General Category)
| College (MBBS) | Year / Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank (General, AIQ) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | NEET 2021, AIQ | ~1 | 47 | Rank 1 to 50 level; in NEET 2021 as well, it closed approximately between Rank 1 and 47 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 350 | 350 | Safe if you are inside top ~400 ranks. |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 374 | 374 | Similar level as JIPMER; top 400 ranks. |
| AIIMS Bhopal | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 510 | 510 | TOI report for 2021 shows opening rank ~148 and closing ~524, still inside top 600. |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 594 | 594 | Usually closes within top ~600. |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 731 | 731 | Top ~800 ranks. |
| AIIMS Nagpur | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 946 | 946 | Around top 1,000 ranks. |
| IMS-BHU Varanasi | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 1,014 | 1,014 | Typically top 1,100 ranks. |
| AIIMS Raipur | NEET 2021, AIQ (Open) | 1,174 | 1,174 | Around rank 1,200. |
| MAMC, New Delhi | NEET 2021, AIQ (Gen/EWS) | – | Closing rank ≈ 336 | One of the top DU colleges; needs sub-400 rank. |
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