NEET UG 2025: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has updated the NEET Botany syllabus for 2025, and the changes affect the preparation of aspirants. Familiarity with the new syllabus and planning a proper study schedule are necessary to achieve success. Here is a class-wise, high-weightage and detailed syllabus of Botany for NEET 2025:
NEET 2025 High-Weightage Chapters for Botany
| S.No | Chapter Name | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant Physiology | 15% |
| 2 | Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 14% |
| 3 | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 12% |
| 4 | Principles and Processes of Biotechnology | 10% |
| 5 | Cell – The Unit of Life | 9% |
| 6 | Morphology of Flowering Plants | 8% |
| 7 | Ecosystem | 7% |
| 8 | Biological Classification | 7% |
| 9 | Plant Kingdom | 6% |
| 10 | Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 6% |
NEET 2025 Botany Syllabus for Class 11
| S.No | Unit Name | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Living World | Definition of living organisms, Biodiversity, Importance of classification, Taxonomy & Systematics, Concept of species and taxonomic hierarchy, Binomial nomenclature |
| 2 | Biological Classification | Five-kingdom classification: Key features and categorization of Monera, Protista, and Fungi; Overview of Lichens, Viruses, and Viroids |
| 3 | Plant Kingdom | Classification and key features of Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, and Gymnosperms, with at least two examples for each group |
| 4 | Morphology of Flowering Plants | Structure and modifications of plant parts; Functions and anatomy of roots, stems, leaves, inflorescence, flowers, fruits, and seeds; Study of plant families such as Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Leguminosae, Compositae, and Gramineae |
| 5 | Anatomy of Flowering Plants | Study of plant tissues; Morphology, anatomy, and functional aspects of different organ systems in insects (brief account) |
| 6 | Cell – The Unit of Life | Cell theory, structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, plant and animal cells, cell membranes, organelles, and the cytoskeleton |
| 7 | Cell Cycle and Cell Division | Chemical composition of cells, biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids), enzymes and their classification, cell division processes (mitosis and meiosis) |
| 8 | Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth and development, seed germination, growth regulators (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, ABA) |
NEET 2025 Botany Syllabus for Class 12
| S.No | Chapter Name | Topics Covered |
| 1 | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | Flower structure, development of gametophytes, pollination mechanisms, fertilization, seed and fruit development, apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony |
| 2 | Molecular Basis of Inheritance | Genetic material (DNA/RNA), DNA structure, packaging, replication, transcription, translation, gene expression, genome projects, and DNA fingerprinting |
| 3 | Principles and Processes of Biotechnology | Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology |
| 4 | Ecosystem | Ecosystem components, energy flow, biodiversity conservation, endangered species, biosphere reserves, national parks, and sanctuaries |
Changes in NEET 2025 Botany Syllabus
The NEET Botany syllabus has been updated. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has eliminated some topics and added others in some units. The new syllabus is outlined in the tables above.
Join NEET News 2025 Best Books for NEET Botany Preparation 2025
For effective preparation, refer to the following recommended books:
- NCERT Biology (Class XI & XII)
- Trueman’s Biology Vol. 1 & 2
- Objective Biology by Dinesh
- Objective Botany by Ansari
- Pradeep’s Guide on Biology
- GR Bathla Publications for Biology
By following these guidelines and utilizing the recommended study resources, aspirants can enhance their chances of achieving a high score in the NEET 2025 examination.
