Physics Weightage For NEET 2021
Physics section is termed as a daunting section of NEET exams over the years by candidates as it involves conceptual clarity and a solid understanding of physics concepts to apply the acquired knowledge on numerical-based questions. This section is often termed tricky and long as it involves calculations and reasoning. But, when you prioritize topics based on their importance analyzed from previous trends, Physics just becomes a cakewalk on exam day. To assist you in the same endeavour, we have brought to you Chapter-wise weightage of NEET Physics.
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Physics Weightage For NEET 2021
NEET 2020 Weightage – Number Of Questions AskedÂ
| Class | Chapter name | Number Of Questions |
|
Class 11
|
Mechanics | 12 |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 5 | |
| Waves | 1 | |
|
Class 12
|
Magnetism | 6 |
| Modern Physics | 8 | |
| Electricity | 9 | |
| Optics | 4 |
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The table below depicts the important chapters and the corresponding marks it carries. The last column depicts the average number of questions, cumulatively, on the basis of previous years’ trends from the year 2006 onwards up till NEET 2019. Take a look at the table below:
| Name of Unit | Chapter’s name | Average no. of questions |
| Physical World and Measurement | Physical World and Units and Measurement | 1 |
|
Kinematics
|
Motion in Straight Line | 2 |
| Motion in a Plane | 1-2 | |
| Laws of Motion | Laws of Motion | 2-3 |
| Work, Energy and Power | Work, Energy and Power | 2 |
| System of Particles and Rotational Motion | System of Particles and Rotational Motion | 2-3 |
| Gravitation | Gravitation | 2 |
|
Properties of Bulk Matter
|
Mechanical Properties of Solids | 1 |
| Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 1 | |
| Thermal Properties of Matter | 1-2 | |
|
Oscillations and Waves
|
Oscillations | 1-2 |
| Waves | 1-2 | |
| Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics | 1-2 |
| Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | Kinetic Theory | 1 |
|
Electrostatics
|
Electric Charges and Fields | 1-2 |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 1-2 | |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity | 4 |
|
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
|
Moving Charges and Magnetism | 2 |
| Magnetism and Matter | 1 | |
|
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
|
Electromagnetic Induction | 1 |
| Alternating Currents | 1 | |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves | 1 |
|
Optics
|
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | 2 |
| Wave Optics | 1 | |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 2-3 |
|
Atoms and Nuclei
|
Atoms | 1-2 |
| Nuclei | 2 | |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics | 3 |
| Communication Systems | Communication Systems | 0 |
Note: This is just an average number of questions, inferred from previous years’ trends from the year 2006 onwards. The number of questions is subject to vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions on NEET Physics Weightage
How do I prepare for NEET 2021 Physics?
NEET Physics preparation – 1. Make note of the NEET physics syllabus. 2. Collect all the NEET Physics resources starting from NCERT and then relevant sources. 3. Understand NEET physics weightage and prepare as per weightage of chapters, prioritizing high-weightage chapters. 4. Solve and practice as many questions and question papers. 5. Have a stronghold on concepts, the basics. 6. Get doubts cleared. 7. Frame questions from the topic in your own way and answer them.
Is NEET 2021 Physics going to be tough?
That depends on your preparation. If you have sound preparation, with a stronghold of basics and apt knowledge of correctly applying concepts to solve problems/questions, nothing would seem tough. Hence, preparation is key to answer your question.
