Physics decides more NEET ranks than any other subject, because it is where most students lose marks. This NEET 2027 Physics syllabus guide gives you the complete unit list, the matching NCERT chapters, a free PYQ link for every chapter, and clear answers to the “is this topic in the syllabus?” questions students keep asking.
For the full subject strategy, read our complete NEET Physics strategy. Use this page as your chapter checklist.
Every chapter in the table below links straight to its previous year questions, starting with Units and Measurements PYQs, so you can move from syllabus to practice in one click.
Table of Contents
Has the NEET 2027 Physics Syllabus Been Released?
Not yet. The National Medical Commission (NMC) released the NEET 2026 syllabus on 23 December 2025, with no changes from 2025. Until the 2027 version is published, the NEET 2026 Physics syllabus is the one to follow.
Big changes are unlikely, because NCERT is keeping the same Class 11 and 12 textbooks for 2026–27. We explain the reasons in detail in our guide on what could change for 2027.
Physics Syllabus at a Glance
- Units: 20 (10 from Class 11 and 10 from Class 12)
- NCERT chapters covered: 28
- Questions in the paper: 45 Physics questions, 180 marks, based on the current pattern
- Special unit: Experimental Skills, added in the 2024 revision
Is This Topic in the NEET 2027 Physics Syllabus?
These are the questions students search for most. The answers are based on the current NMC syllabus and its official list of deleted topics.
| Topic | In the syllabus? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling motion | No | Not part of the Rotational Motion unit |
| Heat engines and refrigerators (Carnot engine) | No | Removed from Thermodynamics in 2024 |
| Earth’s magnetism and magnetic elements | No | Removed from the Magnetism unit |
| Cyclotron | No | Removed from the Magnetism unit |
| Van de Graaff generator | No | Removed from Electrostatics |
| Experimental Skills | Yes | New unit added in 2024 |
| Resolution of vectors | Yes | Part of Kinematics |
The full list of deleted topics, subject by subject, is in our full deleted syllabus list. Do not spend time on anything marked “No” above.
Physics Chapter Wise Weightage: Where to Focus
Exact numbers change every year, but recent papers show a clear pattern. Use this physics chapter wise weightage as a priority guide, and check our NEET 2027 chapter weightage page for the full breakdown.
| Priority | Units |
|---|---|
| High | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects and Magnetism, Optics, Dual Nature + Atoms and Nuclei, Rotational Motion |
| Medium | Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics + KTG, Oscillations and Waves, Properties of Solids and Liquids, EMI and AC, Electronic Devices |
| Lower | Physics and Measurement, Electromagnetic Waves, Experimental Skills |
Modern Physics is one of the best return-on-time areas in the whole paper. Our Modern Physics scoring guide shows why. Use one good reference book per unit; our list of the best Physics reference books helps you choose.
Complete NEET Physics Chapter List With PYQs
This NEET physics chapter list maps each NMC unit to its NCERT chapters. Click any chapter to practise its PYQs.
Class 11 Physics
| Unit | NMC unit name | NCERT chapters (practise PYQs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics and Measurement | Units and Measurements |
| 2 | Kinematics | Motion in a Straight Line, Motion in a Plane |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | Laws of Motion |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work, Energy and Power |
| 5 | Rotational Motion | System of Particles and Rotational Motion |
| 6 | Gravitation | Gravitation |
| 7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | Mechanical Properties of Solids, Mechanical Properties of Fluids, Thermal Properties of Matter |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics |
| 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | Kinetic Theory |
| 10 | Oscillations and Waves | Oscillations, Waves |
Class 12 Physics
| Unit | NMC unit name | NCERT chapters (practise PYQs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Electrostatics | Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
| 12 | Current Electricity | Current Electricity |
| 13 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Moving Charges and Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter |
| 14 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current |
| 15 | Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves |
| 16 | Optics | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Wave Optics |
| 17 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
| 18 | Atoms and Nuclei | Atoms, Nuclei |
| 19 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics |
| 20 | Experimental Skills | Practical-based questions from lab experiments (see below) |
Experimental Skills: The Unit Many Students Ignore
This unit tests practical knowledge from NCERT lab experiments. Common ones include:
- Vernier callipers and screw gauge readings
- Simple pendulum and time period
- Young’s modulus of a wire and surface tension by capillary rise
- Resistivity using a metre bridge, and Ohm’s law
- Focal length of mirrors and lenses, and refractive index of a glass slab
- Characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode and a Zener diode
Questions here are usually short and direct. One or two focused revision sessions are enough to secure these marks.
How to Use This Syllabus With PYQs
A syllabus list only helps if you turn it into a plan. Follow these steps:
- Print the two tables above and tick each chapter as you finish it.
- After each chapter, solve its PYQs using the links in the table. This shows you exactly how NTA tests that chapter.
- Mark weak chapters in red and revisit them every two weeks.
- Cover High-priority units first if you are short on time.
- Stick to one reference book per unit so you do not waste time switching.
NEET physics PYQs are the most reliable guide to question style. Two rounds of chapter-wise PYQs usually improve Physics scores more than any new book.
Practise Every Physics Chapter
Every chapter in the NEET 2027 Physics syllabus has its previous year questions available chapter-wise, free:
👉 Solve every Physics chapter’s PYQs
Conclusion
The NEET 2027 Physics syllabus is expected to stay the same 20 units and 28 NCERT chapters as 2026. Skip the removed topics, give extra time to the high-weightage units, and pair every chapter with its PYQs. When NMC releases the official document, compare it with this list, and you will know within minutes if anything has changed.
❓ FAQ
Q: How many units are in the NEET 2027 Physics syllabus? A: Based on the current NMC syllabus, there are 20 units: 10 from Class 11 and 10 from Class 12. These cover 28 NCERT chapters.
Q: Is rolling motion in the NEET 2027 syllabus? A: No. Rolling motion is not part of the current NMC Rotational Motion unit, and there is no sign that it will return for 2027.
Q: Is the Carnot engine in the NEET syllabus? A: No. Heat engines and refrigerators were removed from Thermodynamics in the 2024 revision, and the syllabus has not changed since.
Q: Has the 2027 Physics syllabus been officially released? A: Not yet. Follow the NEET 2026 syllabus, released by NMC on 23 December 2025, until the 2027 version is published.
Q: Which Physics chapters have the highest weightage? A: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics and Rotational Motion usually carry the most questions.
Q: Where can I practise Physics previous year questions chapter-wise? A: Every chapter in the tables above links to its free previous year questions, so you can practise each one right after studying it.
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