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

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

Edited By Raushan Kumar | Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:20 AM 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.

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.

How to study biology for NEET 2025?

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

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

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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

Also Read:

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 Question (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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Hello aspirant

You haven't mentioned your category to which you belong.

If you belong to general category  then sorry to say wirh 131 marks in Neet you won't get medical seat .

See the  admission to medical colleges depends upon cut off and certain factors including number of students appeared in exam,  Toughness level of exam and previous year's cut off  etc .

Now this year's cut off is high ( as cut off keeps changing every year )

Cut off neet 2024 for general category candidate is 50th percentile  ie 720- 164

For sc/st/obc - 163 -129


Hello aspirant

Neet cut off for BAMS varies with university and keeps changing every year . Cut off depends upon various factors such as number of candidates appeared in exam, difficulty level of exam, availability of seat and previous year's cut off etc.

The neet qualifying marks 2024 for General category is 50th percentile ie 720- 164


Looking at previous year's cut off trends , the candidate must score 400 +  marks to get bams seat in private college . For government colleges cut off is still high ie 450+


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Hello aspirant

You have not mentioned to which category you belong .

To get bams seat in any medical college you need minimum 350 marks .

Now considering you as a general category candidate it is difficult to get bams with 245 marks . It depends upon neet cut off . Cut off changes every year and depends upon certain factors including number of candidates appeared in exam,  Toughness level of exam,  seat intake and previous year's cut off.

This year cut off is high.

For general category candidate neet qualifying marks are 50th percentile ie score 720 - 164 .

Still you may try in private colleges or deemed universities .

For rank prediction and college prediction you may visit the links given below

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Yes, you can definitely participate in State counselling for NEET UG without participating in All India Counselling.

  • All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling: This is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% of the MBBS/BDS seats in government colleges and all seats in central universities and Deemed Universities.

  • State Quota Counselling: This is conducted by the respective state authorities for the remaining 85% of the MBBS/BDS seats in government colleges and private medical colleges within the state.

    Participation in one is not dependent on the other. You can choose to participate in either, both, or neither depending on your preference and eligibility (state domicile for State Counselling).

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Hello aspirant

With 463 marks and being BC d category candidate you will get mbbs seat . But which college  you will get  depends upon neet cut off 2024.

Neet cut off 2024 is 50th percentile ie score between 720- 164.

You may get seat in following colleges

Kasturba medical college , manipal

Christian medical college, vellore

St. John's medical college,  bangaluru

Sri Ramchandra medical college,  Chennai

Datta Meghe medical Institute,  Nagpur



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Column I ( Salivary gland)

 

Column II ( Their location)

Parotids

I

Below tongue

Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular

Ii

Lower jaw

Sub-linguals

Iii

Cheek

Option: 1

a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

 


Option: 2

a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


Option: 3

a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


Option: 4

a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


Ethyl \; ester \xrightarrow[(excess)]{CH_{3}MgBr} P

the product 'P' will be ,

Option: 1


Option: 2


Option: 3

\left ( C_{2}H_{5} \right )_{3} - C- OH


Option: 4


 

    

           

 Valve name                            

             

Function

    I   Aortic valve     A

Prevents blood from going backward from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

    II   Mitral valve     B

 Prevent blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

    III   Pulmonic valve     C

 Prevents backward flow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

    IV   Tricuspid valve     D

 Prevent backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

 

Option: 1

I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

 I – B , II – C , III – A , IV – D


Option: 3

 I – C , II – D , III – A , IV – B


Option: 4

 I – D , II – A , III – B , IV – C 

 

 


Column A Column B
A

a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

b) Leads to formation of two daughter cells.

C

c) Cell grows physically and increase volume proteins,organells.

D

d)  synthesis and replication of DNA.

Match the correct option as per the process shown in the diagram. 

 

 

 

Option: 1

1-b,2-a,3-d,4-c
 


Option: 2

1-c,2-b,3-a,4-d


Option: 3

1-a,2-d,3-c,4-b

 


Option: 4

1-c,2-d,3-a,4-b


0.014 Kg of N2 gas at 27 0C is kept in a closed vessel. How much heat is required to double the rms speed of the N2 molecules?

Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


0.16 g of dibasic acid required 25 ml of decinormal NaOH solution for complete neutralisation. The modecular weight of the acid will be

Option: 1

32


Option: 2

64


Option: 3

128


Option: 4

256


0.5 F of electricity is passed through 500 mL of copper sulphate solution. The amount of copper (in g) which can be deposited will be:

Option: 1

31.75


Option: 2

15.8


Option: 3

47.4


Option: 4

63.5


0.5 g of an organic substance was kjeldahlised and the ammonia released was neutralised by 100 ml 0.1 M HCl. Percentage of nitrogen in the compound is

Option: 1

14


Option: 2

42


Option: 3

28


Option: 4

72


0xone is

Option: 1

\mathrm{KO}_{2}


Option: 2

\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}


Option: 3

\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}


Option: 4

\mathrm{CaO}


(1) A substance  known as "Smack"

(2) Diacetylmorphine

(3) Possessing a white color

(4) Devoid of any odor

(5) Crystal compound with a bitter taste

(6) Obtained by extracting from the latex of the poppy plant

The above statements/information are correct for:

Option: 1

Morphine


Option: 2

Heroin


Option: 3

Cocaine


Option: 4

Barbiturates


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