New Delhi: NEET UG 2025 aspirants need to plan a strong strategy to study high-weightage chapters in Physics for best scores. With Physics being a tough portion, focusing on key topics will improve overall performance in the upcoming NEET 2025 examination.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for Undergraduate courses tests the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Though Biology carries the maximum weightage, Physics is a game-changer for candidates who wish to secure top ranks. As all know the NEET UG 2025 exam is scheduled for 04 May. Aspiring students need to focus on the below given high-return chapters of the physics section to score high:
Join NEET News 2025 NEET UG 2025 Physics High-Weightage Chapters
First, you should know about the detailed chapter-wise breakdown of the Physics questions asked in NEET 2024 to plan accordingly:
| Chapters | Number of Questions | Weightage |
| Mechanics | 6 | 6% |
| Motion in a Straight Line | 2 | 2% |
| Motion in a Plane | 2 | 2% |
| Laws of Motion | 3 | 3% |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 3 | 3% |
| Center of Mass and Collision | 1 | 1% |
| Rotational Motion | 4 | 4% |
| Gravitation | 4 | 4% |
| Properties of Matter | 4 | 4% |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | 5 | 5% |
| Modern Physics | 7 | 7% |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 4 | 4% |
| Semiconductor Electronics | 6 | 6% |
High-returning Chapters from 11 and 12
From Class 11
Below given table covers the Class 11 physics topics you can’t miss:
| Chapter | Weightage | Topics Covered |
| Physical World and Measurement | 5% | – Introduction to the scope of Physics, units and measurements – Physical quantities and error analysis |
| Kinematics | 10% | – Motion in one and two dimensions – Graphical representation of motion, velocity, acceleration |
| Laws of Motion | 10% | – Newton’s laws of motion, applications – Friction and circular motion |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 10% | – Work-energy theorem and its applications – Conservation of mechanical energy – Power and energy transfer |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 10% | – Centre of mass, collision and impulse – Rotation of rigid bodies, angular momentum and torque |
| Gravitation | 5% | – Universal law of gravitation, Kepler’s laws – Gravitational potential energy |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 6% | – Surface tension and viscosity – Elasticity, bending of beams |
| Thermodynamics | 10% | – Laws of thermodynamics – Thermal expansion and heat engines |
| Perfect Gas Behavior and Kinetic Theory | 4% | – Gas laws and kinetic theory of gases |
| Oscillations and Waves | 5% | – Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and wave motion – Speed of sound and Doppler effect |
From Class 12
Below given table covers the Class 12 physics topics you can’t miss:
| Chapter | Weightage | Topics Covered |
| Electrostatics | 9% | – Electric charge, electric fields, Gauss’s law – Electrostatic potential and energy |
| Current Electricity | 10% | – Electric current, Ohm’s law, electrical resistance – Kirchhoff’s laws and application in circuits |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 10% | – Magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, and Biot-Savart law – Ferromagnetic and paramagnetic properties of materials |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 5% | – Nature and properties of electromagnetic waves – Electromagnetic spectrum and uses |
| Optics | 7% | – Reflection and refraction at spherical mirrors and lenses – Wave optics, interference, diffraction and polarization |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 5% | – Photoelectric effect and de Broglie concept of matter waves |
| Atoms and Nuclear | 7% | – Atomic structure, Bohr’s model – Radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion |
| Electronics | 7% | – Semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors and logic gates – Communication systems |
| Mechanical Waves and Sound | 4% | – Properties of waves and sound waves – Speed of sound in different media |
| Alternating Current | 6% | – AC circuits and resonance – LC oscillations and power in AC circuits |
NEET 2025 Physics Unit-Wise Weightage
| Topic | Unit | Estimated Weightage (%) |
| Mechanics | Kinematics | 6-8% |
| Laws of Motion | 4-6% | |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 4-6% | |
| System of Particles and Rotational Motion | 6-8% | |
| Gravitation | 2-4% | |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 2-4% | |
| Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics and Heat | 6-8% |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | 1-2% | |
| Electrostatics | Electrostatics | 7-9% |
| Capacitance | 2-3% | |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity | 3-5% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetic Fields | 5-7% |
| Magnetism and Matter | 2-3% | |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Electromagnetic Induction | 4-6% |
| Alternating Current | Alternating Current | 3-5% |
| Optics | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | 7-9% |
| Wave Optics | 3-5% | |
| Modern Physics | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 3-5% |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 5-7% | |
| Electronic Devices | 3-5% | |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves | 1-2% |
| Communication Systems | Communication Systems | 1-2% |
Bonus Formula Trick to Ace NEET UG 2025 Physics
To excel in NEET UG 2025 Physics MCQs, concentrate on learning important formulas and their usage. Prepare a formula sheet for all the chapters, topic-wise classify formulas (e.g., Mechanics, Electrodynamics), and memorize dimensional analysis to check answers rapidly. Practice unit analysis and approximation methods for elimination in MCQs. Practice formula questions every day and use shortcut methods such as substitution, limiting cases and approximations. Periodically review and perform timed quizzes to enhance speed and accuracy.
