How to study biology for NEET 2025?

Edited By Deep Pathak | Updated on Nov 15, 2024 04:40 PM IST | #NEET

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts India's single medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), once every year. Biology is a single subject that comprises a maximum number of questions, as it includes Botany and Zoology. So, knowing the strategies on how to study Biology for the NEET 2025 exam is very important to get a good score.

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How to study biology for NEET 2025? - Preparation & Revision Strategy For NEET Biology

To remove any kind of confusion regarding how to prepare for Biology in the NEET 2025 subject, aspirants can check the strategies to boost their preparation level. With discussion with the subject matter expert of Biology, the below article comprises the chapter-wise weightage of Biology, the important topics of Biology, daily routine, the topic-wise expected toughness level along with the well-planned preparation tips. For the convenience of aspirants, the innovative tricks to study Biology for NEET 2025 preparation are also mentioned below.

The Biology section in the NEET question paper comprises two subjects, Botany and Zoology. A maximum of 360 marks can be obtained in the NEET 2025 biology exam. Biology is the subject in which candidates with better concepts and clarity can score the most out of the total marks. Hence, focusing more on Biology for NEET 2025 can increase aspirants' chances of cracking NEET 2025 in go. The biology syllabus of NEET 2025 carries an almost equal weightage of questions from Class 11 and 12. So, it is mandatory for aspirants to go through the overall syllabus of NEET Biology. Candidates seeking more information regarding how to study biology for NEET 2025 can check the article to know details about it.

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Important chapters of Biology for NEET 2025

Before starting your preparation for NEET 2025 for the Biology subject, candidates must know the chapter-wise weightage of Biology. Candidates can have an idea about the Biology chapter-wise weightage for NEET 2025 from the table below.

NEET Biology chapter-wise weightage

Chapter	Weightage out of 100
Diversity in Living World	14%
Cell Structure and Function	5%
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants	9%
Plant Physiology	6%
Human Physiology	20%
Reproduction	9%
Genetics and Evolution	18%
Biotechnology and Its Applications	3%
Biology and Human Welfare	4%
Ecology and environment	12%

NEET Biology 2025: Chapter-wise questions from Botany

Class	Botany important chapters for NEET 2025	Total
XII	Biology in Human Welfare	1
XI	Cell & Cell Cycle	5
XI	Diversity of Life	5
XII	Ecology	6
XII	Genetics	6
XI	Plant Physiology	8
XII	Reproduction & Sexual Reproduction	4
XI	Structural Organisation of Plants	5
XII	Animal Husbandry & Biotechnology	7
XII	Evolution: Theories & Evidences	1
XI	Biomolecules	2
Total		50

NEET Biology 2025: Chapter-wise questions from Zoology

Class	Zoology important chapters for NEET 2025	Total
XII	Biology in Human Welfare	2
XI	Cell Structure and Function	4
XI	Diversity of Life	0
XII	Ecology	3
XII	Genetics	5
XI	Plant Physiology	0
XII	Reproduction & Sexual Reproduction	0
XI	Structural Organisation of Plants	0
XI	Animal Kingdom	5
XII	Animal Husbandry & Biotechnology	6
XII	Evolution	1
XII	Human Health & Disease	1
XI	Human Physiology	10
XII	Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health	6
XI	Biomolecules	3
XI	Structural Organisation in Animals	4
Total		50

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How to read NCERT biology for NEET: Important topics

As aforementioned, the distribution of Biology questions for NEET 2025 is equally done from classes 11 and 12. So, candidates can go through the class-wise NEET important topics of Biology which are important for NEET preparation along with the important section of it, which needs to be focused more.

Class 11: Important topic of Biology for NEET 2025 preparation

Plant Kingdom

Questions from different types of algae and their pigments
General characters of pteridophytes and gymnosperms

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Biological classification

General features of Monera, Protista, Fungi

Structural organization in plants and animals

Root, stem, and leaf anatomy
Animals tissues and their functions, specifically epithelial tissues

Cell: Structure & Functions

Mycoplasma, nucleus, chromosomes, ribosomes, chloroplast, and mitochondria
Meiosis - Prophase I

Plant physiology

C3, C4 cycle
Kranz anatomy
Glycolysis and Krebs cycle
ETS complexes
Photoperiodism
Transpiration pull
Bulk movement in Phloem
Mineral deficiency & Nitrogen cycle

Animal/Human Physiology

All topics specifically diagrams are very important

Class 12: Important topic of Biology for NEET preparation

Reproduction

Gametogenesis in plants
Gametogenesis in humans
Reproductive structures in plants and animals
Polyembryony, Parthenocarpy, apomixis
Menstrual cycle

Genetics & evolution

Dihybrid cross, linkage
Codominance
Pedigree analysis
Genetic disorders
Darwinism and natural selection
Human evolution

Biotechnology

Process and applications
BT cotton, RNAi, Human insulin, Gene therapy, molecular diagnostics

Biology in human welfare

Human immunity
AIDS, Cancer
Drugs

Ecology and environment

Environmental issues
Biogeochemical cycles
Population interactions
Adaptations
Succession

NEET 2025 Biology preparation: Study timetable

The aforementioned topics are very important for aspirants to go through while preparing for NEET Biology. Studying these concepts requires proper discipline and a well-managed daily routine. Candidates can go through the well-structured daily routine that they can use while preparing for NEET 2025 at home.

Wake up at your convenience but do not make it too late to be called afternoon.
Have a salutary breakfast.
Study for two hours
Take a small 10-minute break
Have a half-hour revision
Have your lunch; a power nap would be a good idea too!
Two hours of study again followed by a 10-minute short break
Do a little physical exercise, as it increases your circulation all over your body
Eat something, a kind of snacks to refill yourself
A revision of half an hour is required
Have a light dinner
Study for one hour
Listen to some good soothing music and go off to a good night's sleep.

How to memorise biology for NEET?

Candidates can go through the following tips to be taken care of while preparing for Biology to crack the NEET 2025.

Avoid reading from multiple sources during this time. NCERT Biology textbook should be revised as much as possible.
All the aforementioned topics given should be covered thoroughly.
Practice questions as much as you can, understanding the question is the first step towards solving it.
Topics like human physiology, plant physiology, reproduction, genetics, and ecology should be given more attention.
Attempt mock tests to improve the speed of attempting questions.

Innovative methods for NEET 2025 Biology

Candidates can go through innovative ways of studying while preparing for Biology to crack the NEET medical entrance exam.

Utilize online resources to fill the learning gap
Practice more and more diagrams and paste them around to keep a regular revision and also to give color to the study space
Candidates can use calm music in the background while studying, at their convenience.
Keep a little physical exercise going along with the preparation.
Avoid reading too many news articles.

Tricks to keep in mind while preparing for NEET 2025 Biology

Candidates can go through some innovative tricks to study Biology while preparing for NEET 2025.

Revise all diagrams and tables from NCERT books thoroughly.
Examples for the plant kingdoms, animal kingdom, plant morphology, plant anatomy, and animal tissue to be read from NCERT
Practice pedigree analysis to get quick inferences
Learn the different genetic combinations for dihybrid crosses
In genetics, the process of central dogma should be thoroughly revised
Practise NCERT-based questions as much as you can.

How to revise biology for NEET?

Revising biology for NEET requires a focused and strategic approach to ensure you cover all the important topics and concepts effectively. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you revise biology:

Organise your NEET biology study material
Identify High-Yield NEET biology topics
Create a NEET biology revision schedule
Prepare review biology notes
Use Flowcharts and Diagrams for NEET biology revision
Focus on basic NEET concepts
Practice with NEET questions
Use Mnemonics
Interactive Learning
Group Study
Regular Revisions
Stay Healthy
Solve Mock Tests
Stay Positive

Biology revision strategy for NEET

Check the best revision strategy for NEET Biology:

Make a quick revision schedule and include all important topics such as Human Physiology, Ecology, and Genetics.
Practice diagrams and clear concepts to enhance preparation.
Cover topics from Zoology and Botany.
Test knowledge by taking mock tests.
Allocate more time to topics which have high weightage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who conducts NEET?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET.

2. Can I apply for NEET 2025, if I did not have Biology in Class 12?

No, candidates must have Biology in Class 12 in order to apply for NEET.

3. Where can I get tips on NEET 2025 Biology preparations?

Candidates can read the tips to prepare for NEET 2025 Biology in the article above.

4. How many questions will be asked from NEET Biology question paper?

A total of 100 questions will be asked in the question paper of NEET 2025 Biology. However, only 90 questions need to be attempted.

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