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NEET Biology

NEET Biology is the most important and high-weightage section of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the primary medical entrance exam in India for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. It carries the maximum marks (360 out of 720) and is divided into two parts:

  • Botany

  • Zoology


The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum, covering topics like genetics, ecology, human physiology, plant physiology, cell biology, reproduction, biotechnology, and evolution.

Biology questions in NEET are primarily conceptual and fact-based, requiring a strong understanding of diagrams, processes, and biological principles. While the section is considered relatively easier compared to Physics and Chemistry, it demands thorough preparation, memorization of key facts, and the ability to apply concepts to solve analytical questions.

A deep focus on NCERT textbooks, regular revision, and practicing previous years' question papers are essential for excelling in this section. Since Biology contributes significantly to the overall score, mastering it is crucial for achieving a top rank in NEET and securing admission to prestigious medical colleges.

Pattern of Studies

● Interactive Classes
● Home Assignments
● Class Notes
● Periodic Class Tests
● Student's Monthly Report
● One to One Attention
● Doubt Classes
● Syllabus Revision

Report Analysis Parameters

● Tests Marks
● Attendance
● Class Discipline
● Class Response
● Home Assignments
● Student's Comparison with Class
● Last 3 Months Performance
● Special Remarks

Student's Sample Report
Class Tests

● Two tests per subject in a month
● Test schedule on Saturday in extra hours
● Result within 1 week of test conduct
● Test discussion on result day
● Mistakes rectification briefing

Conduct of Classes

● On board explanation with notes
● Make Concept clear with practical examples
● Interactive class sessions
● Home work / Assignment at the end of the class
● Home work / Assignment check in the next class
● Quick recap of previous class in the next class
● Two tests per month/subject on Saturdays
● Class duration 1.5 Hr/sub alternate days (4.5Hrs./wk)
● Extra classes provided when needed

Classes Schedule 2024-25

JEE for Class XI / XII / Dropper Batch

Note: Class Tests will be conducted on Saturday in extra hours

Preparation Tips for NEET

National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) requires a well-structured plan, dedication, and consistent effort. Here are some preparation tips to help you excel in NEET:

1. Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Understand the exam pattern (number of questions, marking scheme, etc) for NEET (UG).
Syllabus: Thoroughly go through the NCERT syllabus for Class 11 and 12, as it forms the foundation.

2. Create a Study Plan

Daily Schedule: Allocate time for each subject daily.
Weekly Goals: Set achievable targets for each week.
Revision Time: Dedicate time for regular revision.
Mock Tests: Include regular practice tests to assess your progress.

3. Focus on Conceptual Clarity

Physics: Understand concepts and practice numerical problems.
Chemistry: Focus on both theory (Inorganic) and problem-solving (Physical and Organic).
Biology: Emphasize diagrams, definitions, and conceptual understanding.

4. Use the Right Study Material

Books:
Physics: HC Verma, DC Pandey
Chemistry: NCERT, OP Tandon, MS Chauhan
Biology: NCERT, Trueman’s Biology, GRB Bathla Publications

5. Practice Previous Years’ Papers

Solve at least 10 years NEET papers.
Analyze your mistakes and work on weak areas.

6. Take Mock Tests

Simulate exam conditions to improve time management.
Analyze your performance and identify areas for improvement.

7. Strengthen Your Basics

Focus on NCERT books for Chemistry and Biology.
Build a strong foundation in Physics concepts.

8. Time Management

Allocate time wisely during the exam.
Practice solving questions within a set time limit.

9. Stay Healthy and Positive

Sleep: Get 6-8 hours of sleep daily.
Diet: Eat healthy and stay hydrated.
Exercise: Take short breaks and engage in physical activities to stay fresh.

10. Stay Consistent and Motivated

Avoid procrastination.
Stay focused on your goal and maintain a positive mindset.

11. Seek Help When Needed

Clear doubts with teachers, mentors because concept clarity is the key.
KVT Classes help you clear every concept, but self-study is equally important.

12. Revision is Key

Regularly revise formulas, concepts, and important topics.
Make short notes for quick revision.

13. Avoid Common Mistakes

Don’t ignore any subject or topic.
Don’t rely solely on shortcuts; focus on understanding.
Avoid last-minute cramming.

14. Stay Updated

Keep track of exam dates, admit cards, and any changes in the exam pattern.

UNIT 1: Diversity in Living World

• What is living? ; Biodiversity; Need for classification;; Taxonomy & Systematics; Concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy; Binomial nomenclature;
• Five kingdom classification; salient features and classification of Monera; Protista and Fungi into major groups; Lichens; Viruses and Viroids.
• Salient features and classification of plants into major groups-Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms (three to five salient and distinguishing features and at least two examples of each category);
• Salient features and classification of animals-non chordate up to phyla level and chordate up to classes level (three to five salient features and at least two examples).

UNIT 2: Structural Organization in Animals and Plants

• Morphology and modifications; Tissues; Anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants: Root, stem, leaf, inflorescence- cymose and recemose, flower, fruit and seed (To be dealt along with the relevant practical of the Practical Syllabus) Family (malvaceae, Cruciferae, leguminoceae, compositae, graminae).
• Animal tissues; Morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive) of an insect (Frog). (Brief account only)

UNIT 3: Cell Structure and Function

• Cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life; Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell; Plant cell and animal cell; Cell envelope, cell membrane, cell wall; Cell organelles structure and function; Endomembrane system-endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, vacuoles; mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids, micro bodies; Cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, centrioles (ultra structure and function); Nucleus-nuclear membrane, chromatin, nucleolus.
• Chemical constituents of living cells: Biomolecules-structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids; Enzymes-types, properties, enzyme action, classification and nomenclature of enzymes
• B Cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance.

UNIT 4: Plant Physiology

• Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis as a means of Autotrophic nutrition; Site of photosynthesis take place; pigments involved in Photosynthesis (Elementary idea); Photochemical and biosynthetic phases of photosynthesis; Cyclic and non cyclic and photophosphorylation; Chemiosmotic hypothesis; Photorespiration C3 and C4 pathways; Factors affecting photosynthesis.
• Respiration: Exchange gases; Cellular respiration-glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic), TCA cycle and electron transport system (aerobic); Energy relations- Number of ATP molecules generated; Amphibolic pathways; Respiratory quotient.
• Plant growth and development: Seed germination; Phases of Plant growth and plant growth rate; Conditions of growth; Differentiation, dedifferentiation and re differentiation; Sequence of developmental process in a plant cell; Growth regulators auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA;

UNIT 5: Human Physiology

• Breathing and Respiration: Respiratory organs in animals (recall only); Respiratory system in humans; Mechanism of breathing and its regulation in humans-Exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiration Respiratory volumes; Disorders related to respiration-Asthma, Emphysema, Occupational respiratory disorders.
• Body fluids and circulation: Composition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood; Composition of lymph and its function; Human circulatory system-Structure of human heart and blood vessels; Cardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG, Double circulation; Regulation of cardiac activity; Disorders of circulatory system-Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Angina pectoris, Heart failure.
• Excretory products and their elimination: Modes of excretion- Ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism; Human excretory system-structure and function; Urine formation, Osmoregulation; Regulation of kidney function-Renin-angiotensin, Atrial Natriuretic Factor, ADH and Diabetes insipidus; Role of other organs in excretion; Disorders; Uraemia, Renal failure, Renal calculi, Nephritis; Dialysis and artificial kidney.
• Locomotion and Movement: Types of movement- ciliary, fiagellar, muscular; Skeletal muscle- contractile proteins and muscle contraction; Skeletal system and its functions (To be dealt with the relevant practical of Practical syllabus); Joints; Disorders of muscular and skeletal system-Myasthenia gravis, Tetany, Muscular dystrophy, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout.
• Neural control and coordination: Neuron and nerves; Nervous system in humans central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and visceral nervous system; Generation and conduction of nerve impulse;
• Chemical coordination and regulation: Endocrine glands and hormones; Human endocrine system-Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads; Mechanism of hormone action (Elementary Idea); Role of hormones as messengers and regulators, Hypo-and hyperactivity and related disorders (Common disorders e.g. Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cretinism, goiter, exopthalmic goiter, diabetes, Addison’s disease). (Imp: Diseases and disorders mentioned above to be dealt in brief.)

UNIT 6: Reproduction

• Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Flower structure; Development of male and female gametophytes; Pollination-types, agencies and examples; Outbreeding devices; Pollen-Pistil interaction; Double fertilization; Post fertilization events- Development of endosperm and embryo, Development of seed and formation of fruit; Special modesapomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony; Significance of seed and fruit formation.
• Human Reproduction: Male and female reproductive systems; Microscopic anatomy of testis and ovary; Gametogenesis-spermatogenesis & oogenesis; Menstrual cycle; Fertilisation, embryo development upto blastocyst formation, implantation; Pregnancy and placenta formation (Elementary idea); Parturition (Elementary idea); Lactation (Elementary idea).
• Reproductive health: Need for reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD); Birth control-Need and Methods, Contraception and Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP); Amniocentesis; Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies – IVF, ZIFT, GIFT (Elementary idea for general awareness).

UNIT 7: Genetics and Evolution

• Heredity and variation: Mendelian Inheritance; Deviations from Mendelism- Incomplete dominance, Co-dominance, Multiple alleles and Inheritance of blood groups, Pleiotropy; Elementary idea of polygenic inheritance; Chromosome theory of inheritance; Chromosomes and genes; Sex determination-In humans, birds, honey bee; Linkage and crossing over; Sex linked inheritance-Haemophilia, Colour blindness; Mendelian disorders in humans-Thalassemia; Chromosomal disorders in humans; Down’s syndrome, Turner’s and Klinefelter’s syndromes.
• Molecular basis of Inheritance: Search for genetic material and DNA as genetic material; Structure of DNA and RNA; DNA packaging; DNA replication; Central dogma; Transcription, genetic code, translation; Gene expression and regulation- Lac Operon; Genome and human genome project; DNA finger printing, protein biosynthesis.
• Evolution: Origin of life; Biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution from Paleontology, comparative anatomy, embryology and molecular evidence); Darwin’s contribution, Modern Synthetic theory of Evolution; Mechanism of evolution- Variation (Mutation and Recombination) and Natural Selection with examples, types of natural selection; Gene flow and genetic drift; Hardy-Weinberg’s principle; Adaptive Radiation; Human evolution.

UNIT 8: Biology and Human Welfare

• Health and Disease; Pathogens; parasites causing human diseases (Malaria, Filariasis, Ascariasis. Typhoid, Pneumonia, common cold, amoebiasis, ring worm, dengue, chikungunya); Basic concepts of immunology-vaccines; Cancer, HIV and AIDS; Adolescence, drug and alcohol abuse. Tobacco abuse
• Microbes in human welfare: In household food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation and as biocontrol agents and biofertilizers.

UNIT 9: Biotechnology and Its Applications

• Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology).
• Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine production, gene therapy; Genetically modified organisms-Bt crops; Transgenic Animals; Biosafety issues-Biopiracy and patents.

UNIT 10: Ecology and Environment

• Organisms and environment Population interactions-mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism; Population attributes-growth, birth rate and death rate, age distribution.
• Ecosystem: Patterns, components; productivity and decomposition; Energy flow; Pyramids of number, biomass, energy
• Biodiversity and its conservation: Concept of Biodiversity; Patterns of Biodiversity; Importance of Biodiversity; Loss of Biodiversity; Biodiversity conservation; Hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, National parks and sanctuaries, Sacred Groves.

Detailed Syllabus NEET Biology