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    12 Physics Chapters You Can Skip and Still Score 120+ in NEET

    12 Physics Chapters You Can Skip and Still Score 120+ in NEET

    Irshad AnwarUpdated on 28 Jul 2026, 11:27 PM IST

    Scoring above 120 in NEET Physics doesn't necessarily mean that all the chapters need to be covered from the Physics syllabus. It means that high-weightage chapters of Physics for NEET need to be covered that cover the maximum number of questions in the NEET Physics paper. The right strategy for preparing NEET Physics, keeping in view previous year trends and chapter wise weightage along with analysis of mock tests, will help the aspirants score high in NEET Physics.

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    1. Why the Safe Zone Strategy Works for NEET Physics Preparation?
    2. 12 Low-Weightage Physics Chapters You Can Skip for NEET 2027
    3. High-Weightage Physics Chapters to Focus on for 120+ Marks in NEET 2027
    4. Smart Study Plan for NEET 2027 Physics
    5. Common Physics Mistakes to Avoid During NEET 2027 Preparation
    12 Physics Chapters You Can Skip and Still Score 120+ in NEET
    12 Physics Chapters You Can Skip and Still Score 120+ in NEET

    If you are looking for the Physics chapters to avoid in NEET or want to know about the important chapters of Physics for NEET 2027, you have come to the right place. Here we have listed those chapters that should be covered first and those that have lower weightage in the NEET Physics paper and can be covered later, along with some useful revision strategies.

    Why the Safe Zone Strategy Works for NEET Physics Preparation?

    Most students think that it is important to study every chapter to score well. But the truth is, NEET physics syllabus completion does not help you score marks, but smart study does. Every year, around 70-80% of Physics marks come from a predictable set of chapters. Identifying low-weightage chapters means more study hours and more time for revision.

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    This strategy does not mean skipping chapters blindly but intelligently. It has two major benefits:

    • Strengthen chapters that actually carry marks.

    • Eliminate stress from topics that bring minimal marks.

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    12 Low-Weightage Physics Chapters You Can Skip for NEET 2027

    Here is a list of chapters that you can skip for the NEET exam, as they carry only 18-20% of the syllabus. Based on the past 5 years' NEET weightage analysis, these chapters are time-consuming, but hardly 1-2 questions are asked from these topics.

    Chapter Name

    Weightage %

    Waves

    0.84%

    Thermal Properties of Matter

    0.84%

    Mechanical Properties of Solids

    1.26%

    Kinetic Theory

    1.67%

    Motion in a Plane

    1.67%

    Magnetism and Matter

    2.09%

    Atoms

    2.09%

    Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

    2.51%

    Mechanical Properties of Fluids

    2.51%

    Wave Optics

    2.51%

    System of Particles and Rotational Motion

    2.93%

    Electromagnetic Induction

    2.93%

    High-Weightage Physics Chapters to Focus on for 120+ Marks in NEET 2027

    The table below includes a list of chapters that will cover 70-80% of the total syllabus and help you score 120+ marks in NEET Physics. It also covers the frequently asked concepts from each chapter.

    Chapter

    Frequently Asked Concepts

    Weightage %

    Current Electricity

    • Wheatstone's bridge

    • Resistors In Series And Parallel Combinations

    • Kirchhoff's Law

    7.95%

    Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

    • Capacitor And Capacitance

    • Coulomb's Law

    • Potential Energy Of A Dipole In An Electric Field

    6.28%

    Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

    • Lens Maker's formula

    • Total Internal Reflection

    5.86%

    Gravitation

    • Acceleration Due To Gravity

    • Orbital Velocity

    5.86%

    Semiconductor Electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits

    • Logic Gates

    • P-N Junction As A Rectifier

    • Zener Diode

    5.86%

    Moving Charges and Magnetism

    • Magnetic Field Due To Circular Current Loop

    • Biot-savart Law

    5.44%

    Oscillations

    • Oscillations Of A

    • Spring-mass System

    • Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.) And Its Equation

    • Oscillation of a Pendulum

    5.44%

    Alternating Current

    • Series LCR circuit

    • Combination Of Capacitors - Parallel And Series

    5.02%

    Units and Measurements

    • Errors Of Measurements

    • Fundamental And Derived Quantities And Units

    5.02%

    Electric Charges and Fields

    • Dipole Moment

    • Gauss Law And Its Application

    5.02%

    Electromagnetic Waves

    • Nature of Electromagnetic Waves

    • Photon Theory Of Light

    3.77%

    Work, energy and power

    • Elastic And Inelastic Collision

    • Work done by a variable force

    3.77%

    Motion in a Straight Line

    • Kinematics Graphs

    • Relative Velocity

    3.35%

    Laws of motion

    • Centripetal Force And Centrifugal Force

    • Coefficient Of Friction Between A Body and a Wedge

    3.35%

    Smart Study Plan for NEET 2027 Physics

    With smart study, scoring in physics becomes easier. Here is a list of smart NEET preparation tips that will help students excel in the exam:

    60–20–20 Rule: The Best Time Management Strategy for NEET Physics

    The 60–20–20 rule means that:

    • 60% time for high-weightage chapters

    • 20% time for NEET PYQs

    • 20% time for Mock test mistake revision

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    NCERT-Focused Preparation Strategy for NEET Physics

    Every NEET question comes directly or indirectly from the NCERT textbooks. Do not switch resources now; one good question bank is enough to practice important NEET physics numerical questions.

    Daily MCQ Practice Strategy to Boost NEET Physics Score

    The more you practice NEET MCQs, the more you understand the types of questions and how to attempt them quickly. This builds speed and confidence during exams.

    Importance of Formula Revision in NEET Physics Preparation

    Note down all the NEET physics formulas in a notebook and revise them regularly, at least once every 2-3 days, to strengthen your memory.

    How Solving NEET Physics PYQs Improves Your Score

    NEET repeats patterns every year. Solve the last 8-10 years of NEET physics previous year questions to understand the pattern and frequently asked concepts and chapters.

    Don’t Study New Tough Chapters Now

    Starting anything new now will not help you score marks. This will only take up your mental space, less time for revision, and ultimately, you will lose confidence.

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    Common Physics Mistakes to Avoid During NEET 2027 Preparation

    Aspirants have been found to face challenges in physics not due to its difficulty level but due to certain mistakes in preparation which can be avoided through proper habits right from the start. Given below are some mistakes that should be avoided in your NEET 2027 preparations:

    • Do not neglect those chapters that you find difficult. Instead, revise those topics from time to time.

    • Pay attention to concepts rather than cramming. After studying each chapter, solve 30-50 MCQs.

    • After the completion of each chapter, do some questions of NEET PYQs.

    • Give practice under timed conditions once a week.

    • Do not refer to too many books. Instead, do NCERT in-depth and then some good quality MCQs.

    • Make formulas and mistake notebooks. Always revise formulas and note down the mistakes done by you.

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