What chapters of Class 11 Physics should I prioritize for NEET?

Class 11 Physics forms the foundation for NEET, and about 40–45% of Physics questions in the exam are from the Class 11 syllabus. However, not every chapter carries the same weight. Some chapters are repeatedly tested and are considered high-scoring and rank-deciding.

High-Scoring Class 11 Physics Chapters for NEET

1. Laws of Motion (3–4 questions) – Newton’s Laws, friction, circular motion.
2. Work, Power, and Energy (2–3 questions) – Work-energy theorem, potential/kinetic energy, conservation of energy.
3. Gravitation (2–3 questions) – Universal law of gravitation, satellites, escape velocity.
4. Oscillations and Waves (3–4 questions) – SHM equations, resonance, wave motion, sound waves.
5. Units and Dimensions (1–2 questions) – Dimensional analysis, error calculations.
6. Properties of Matter (2–3 questions) – Elasticity, fluid mechanics, surface tension.
7. Thermodynamics (2–3 questions) – First law of thermodynamics, heat transfer, specific heat capacity.

Chapters With Moderate Importance

• Kinematics (1–2 questions) – Graphs, equations of motion.
• System of Particles & Rotational Motion (2–3 questions) – Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum.
• Mechanical Properties of Solids & Liquids (1–2 questions).

Approximate Weightage of Class 11 Physics in NEET

Strategy for Class 11 Physics in NEET

• Prioritise numerical-heavy but predictable topics: WPE, Gravitation, Oscillations.
• Revise formulas + derivations daily using a formula sheet.
• Practice PYQs (Previous Year Questions) topic-wise to see which concepts repeat most.
• Keep short notes for topics like Thermodynamics and Laws of Motion for quick revision before exams.

For NEET, focus first on Laws of Motion, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Oscillations, Thermodynamics, and Properties of Matter. These chapters alone can give you 25–30% of Physics marks from Class 11.