What is the weightage of Physics in NEET 2023?

Physics Weightage For NEET 2023

The physics section has been 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 as 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 the Chapter-wise weightage of NEET Physics.

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Physics Weightage For NEET 2023

NEET 2022 Weightage – Number of Questions asked 

NEET 2022 Weightage – Number of questions
Class Chapter Number of questions
Class 11
Gravitation 1
Kinetic Theory 1
Laws of Motion 1
Mechanical Properties of Fluids 2
Mechanical Properties of Solids 1
Motion in a Plane 1
Motion in a Straight Line 2
Oscillations 1
System of Particles and Rotational Motion 3
Thermodynamics 1
Units and Measurements 4
Wave Optics 1
Waves 1
Work Energy and Power 1
11th Total 21
Class 12
Alternating Current 2
Atoms 1
Current Electricity 5
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 2
Electric Charges and Fields 1
Electromagnetic induction 2
Electromagnetic Waves 2
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance 3
Moving Charges and Magnetism 3
Nuclei 2
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments 2
Semiconductor Electronics :
Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
3
Wave Optics 1
12th Total 29

NEET 2021 Weightage – Number Of Questions Asked 

NEET 2021 Weightage – Number of questions
Class Chapter Number of questions
Class 11
Gravitation 2
Kinetic Theory 1
Laws of Motion 1
Mechanical Properties of Fluids 1
Motion in a Plane 2
Motion in a Straight Line 1
Oscillations 2
System of Particles and Rotational Motion 2
Thermal Properties of Matter 1
Units and Measurements 3
Work Energy and Power 2
11th Total 18
Class 12
Alternating Current 3
Current Electricity 4
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 2
Electromagnetic induction 1
Electromagnetic Waves 2
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance 6
Moving Charges and
Magnetism
4
Nuclei 3
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments 4
Semiconductor Electronics :
Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
3
12th Total 32
Chapters Questions Breakup
Modern Physics & Electronics 8
Magnetism 7
SHM & Wave 3
Optics 4
Electrostatics and Electricity 11
Heat & Thermodynamics 4
Mechanics 13

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NEET 2020 Weightage – Number Of Questions Asked 

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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NEET Physics Section Comparision of total questions and difficulty level – NEET 2022 vs NEET 2021

Year of examination
Easy Medium Difficult Grand Total
No of Questions Total Marks No of Questions Total Marks No of Questions Total Marks No of Questions Total Marks
NEET 2022 23 92 21 84 6 24 50 200
NEET 2021 15 60 25 100 7 28 47 188

NEET Syllabus – Physics

Class 11th Syllabus

Class 12th Syllabus

Physical world and measurement Electro statistics
Kinematics Current Electricity
Laws of Motion Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
Work, Energy, and Power Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
Motion of systems of particles and rigid body Electromagnetic waves
Gravitation Optics
Properties of Bulk Matter Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Thermodynamics Atoms and Nuclei
Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theory Electronic Devices
Oscillations and wave

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Frequently Asked Questions on NEET Physics Weightage

Q1

How do I prepare for NEET 2023 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.

Q2

Is NEET 2023 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.

Q3

Is thermal physics important for NEET?

One of the most crucial chapters included in the NEET Physics syllabus is the Thermal Physics concept. Thermal Physics is an important stream of Physics covering a range of topics such as heat, heat transfer, temperature, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics etc. Every year a good number of questions appear in NEET from this chapter. Hence this chapter must be well understood to answer any type of question.
Q4

What are some topics covered in thermal physics for NEET?

Some of the topics covered under Thermal Physics for NEET are – Temperature, Heat, Enthalpy, Entropy, Laws of Thermodynamics, limitations and related concepts.
Q5

What is the weightage of Thermal physics in NEET?

Listed below are the latest details of NEET 2021 – distribution of number of questions amongst different chapters. From this information, you can get a good idea of the weightage of Thermal physics in NEET –
Modern Physics & Electronics – 8
Magnetism – 7
SHM & Wave – 3
Optics – 4
Electrostatics and Electricity – 11
Heat & Thermodynamics – 4
Mechanics – 13

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