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NEET PYQ chapter-wise, 2018–2026
How often every NEET chapter has been asked in the 7 NEET papers from 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026: 1,241 questions, counted chapter by chapter. Open a chapter for its count in each year, the topics asked most, and ten practice questions with explanations. Last checked 28 October 2026.
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NEET Physics PYQ
20 chapters · 330 questions
Asked most
- Electrostatics27
- Optics27
- Current Electricity24
NEET Chemistry PYQ
21 chapters · 288 questions
Asked most
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure24
- Hydrocarbons20
- Coordination Compounds20
NEET Botany PYQ
17 chapters · 337 questions
Asked most
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance43
- Cell: The Unit of Life28
- Principles of Inheritance and Variation28
NEET Zoology PYQ
15 chapters · 286 questions
Asked most
- Biotechnology: Principles and Processes34
- Human Reproduction27
- Animal Kingdom26
All subjects · 2018–2026
The most-asked NEET chapters.
| # | Chapter | Subject | Questions | Per paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular Basis of Inheritance | Botany | 43 | 6.1 |
| 2 | Biotechnology: Principles and Processes | Zoology | 34 | 4.9 |
| 3 | Cell: The Unit of Life | Botany | 28 | 4 |
| 4 | Principles of Inheritance and Variation | Botany | 28 | 4 |
| 5 | Electrostatics | Physics | 27 | 3.9 |
| 6 | Optics | Physics | 27 | 3.9 |
| 7 | Human Reproduction | Zoology | 27 | 3.9 |
| 8 | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | Botany | 26 | 3.7 |
| 9 | Animal Kingdom | Zoology | 26 | 3.7 |
| 10 | Biomolecules | Zoology | 25 | 3.6 |
| 11 | Current Electricity | Physics | 24 | 3.4 |
| 12 | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Chemistry | 24 | 3.4 |
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Which NEET chapters are asked the most?
Across the 7 NEET papers from 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, the most-asked chapters are Molecular Basis of Inheritance (43), Biotechnology: Principles and Processes (34), Cell: The Unit of Life (28), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (28), Electrostatics (27). Each chapter's page has its year-by-year count.
Which papers are counted?
Every question of the 7 NEET papers from 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, mapped to its chapter under the syllabus in force. Questions on topics since removed are left out, so years compare fairly.
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Is a chapter with few past questions safe to skip?
No. The counts move from year to year; a chapter asked rarely can be asked several times next time. Use the counts to decide order and time, not to drop chapters.
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