The NEET 2026 Physics syllabus follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) updated guidelines, which emphasize conceptual understanding and experimental skills. It covers 20 Units across Class 11 and Class 12.
Class 11 Physics Syllabus
Class 11 focuses on the fundamentals of Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Waves.
| Unit | Key Focus Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics and Measurement | Units of measurement, SI units, Errors in measurement, Significant figures, Dimensions of physical quantities, and Dimensional analysis. |
| Kinematics | Frame of reference, Motion in a straight line (graphs, speed, velocity), Uniformly accelerated motion, Vectors (addition/subtraction, products), Projectile motion, and Uniform circular motion. |
| Laws of Motion | Newton’s Laws, Momentum, Impulse, Conservation of linear momentum, Static and kinetic friction, Dynamics of circular motion, and Banking of roads. |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Work done by constant/variable force, Kinetic and Potential energy, Work-energy theorem, Conservative/non-conservative forces, Collisions (1D and 2D), and Motion in a vertical circle. |
| Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, Torque, Angular momentum, Conservation of angular momentum, Moment of inertia, Radius of gyration, and Rolling motion. |
| Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation, Acceleration due to gravity ($g$) and its variation, Kepler’s laws, Escape velocity, and Orbital velocity of satellites. |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | Elastic behavior (Hooke’s law, Young's modulus), Pressure in fluids (Pascal’s law), Viscosity (Stokes’ law), Bernoulli’s principle, Surface tension, and Thermal properties (Calorimetry, Heat transfer). |
| Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law, First and Second laws of thermodynamics, Isothermal and Adiabatic processes, and Reversible/Irreversible processes. |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | Equation of state of a perfect gas, Degrees of freedom, Law of equipartition of energy, and Mean free path. |
| Oscillations and Waves | Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) and its energy, Simple pendulum, Wave motion, Longitudinal and transverse waves, Superposition principle, Beats, and Standing waves. |
Class 12 Physics Syllabus
Class 12 shifts toward Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics.
| Unit | Key Focus Topics |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, Electric field and lines, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, and Capacitors (dielectrics, series/parallel combinations). |
| Current Electricity | Electric current, Ohm’s law, Resistivity, Temperature dependence of resistance, and Combination of resistors. |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, Magnetic field due to a current-carrying conductor, and Earth’s magnetism. |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, Self and mutual induction, AC circuits (RMS values, power), and Transformers. |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current, Electromagnetic spectrum, and Applications of EM waves. |
| Optics | Reflection and refraction, Total internal reflection, Lens formula, Wave optics (Huygens’ principle, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization). |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie hypothesis, Davisson-Germer experiment, and Matter waves. |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr’s model, Energy levels, Radioactivity, Nuclear reactions (fission and fusion), and Mass-energy equivalence. |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, p-n junctions, Diodes, Transistors, Logic gates, and Integrated circuits. |
Experimental Skills
A critical addition to the 2026 syllabus is Experimental Skills. You must be familiar with the practical use of:
- Vernier Calipers and Screw Gauge.
- Metre Bridge and Potentiometer experiments.
- Determining focal length of mirrors/lenses.
- Speed of sound using a resonance tube.
- Specific heat capacity of solids/liquids.
Note: The chapter "Communication Systems" has been completely deleted from the syllabus.