NEET – AIIMS – JIPMER FOR MEDICAL CLASS 12 BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
NEET – AIIMS – JIPMER FOR MEDICAL CLASS 12 BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
As of 2025, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has become the sole entrance examination for undergraduate medical admissions in India, encompassing institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER.
The Biology syllabus for NEET is derived from the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12. For Class 12, the key topics include:
- Reproduction: Covering both flowering plants and human reproductive systems.
- Genetics and Evolution: Exploring the principles of inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, and evolutionary biology.
- Biology and Human Welfare: Discussing human health, diseases, and strategies for enhancement of food production.
- Biotechnology and Its Applications: Focusing on biotechnology principles, processes, and their applications.
- Ecology and Environment: Addressing ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental issues, and conservation.
For a detailed breakdown of the NEET Biology syllabus, you can refer to resources like Shiksha’s comprehensive guide.
To effectively prepare for NEET, it’s essential to thoroughly study these topics as outlined in the NCERT textbooks. Additionally, utilizing specialized preparation books can enhance your understanding and practice. One such recommended resource is “ACE Biology for NEET, AIIMS & JIPMER (Class 12) – Vol. 2” by Disha Experts, which aligns with the NCERT syllabus and provides extensive practice questions.
For a visual learning experience, you might find this video on Class 12 Biology Genetics helpful:
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NEET – AIIMS – JIPMER FOR MEDICAL CLASS 12 BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
Here is the complete Class 12 Biology syllabus for NEET, AIIMS (now merged with NEET), and JIPMER entrance exams. This syllabus is aligned with the NCERT Class 12 Biology textbook, which is the primary source for NEET preparation.
Class 12 Biology Syllabus for NEET / AIIMS / JIPMER
Unit-wise Breakdown (Based on NCERT)
UNIT 6: Reproduction
- Reproduction in Organisms
- Asexual vs. Sexual reproduction
- Life span and reproductive cycles
- Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
- Pre-fertilization: structure and events
- Double fertilization
- Post-fertilization structures and events
- Human Reproduction
- Male & female reproductive systems
- Gametogenesis
- Menstrual cycle
- Fertilization & pregnancy
- Parturition and lactation
- Reproductive Health
- Birth control methods
- Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs)
UNIT 7: Genetics and Evolution
- Principles of Inheritance and Variation
- Mendel’s laws
- Incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles
- Chromosomal theory, linkage and crossing over
- Sex determination
- Genetic disorders (e.g., hemophilia, sickle cell)
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance
- DNA structure and replication
- RNA and transcription
- Genetic code, translation
- Regulation of gene expression
- Human genome project
- DNA fingerprinting
- Evolution
- Origin of life theories
- Evidences of evolution
- Hardy-Weinberg principle
- Speciation
- Human evolution
UNIT 8: Biology and Human Welfare
- Human Health and Disease
- Pathogens: bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths
- Common diseases: malaria, typhoid, pneumonia, common cold
- Immunity, vaccination, allergies
- AIDS, cancer
- Drugs and alcohol abuse
- Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
- Breeding in animals and plants
- Tissue culture
- Single-cell protein
- Microbes in Human Welfare
- Role in household products, industrial products, sewage treatment
- Antibiotics, biofertilizers, biocontrol
UNIT 9: Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Tools: enzymes, vectors, host organisms
- Cloning and amplification
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Biopiracy, biosafety, Bt crops
- Gene therapy, transgenic animals
UNIT 10: Ecology and Environment
- Organisms and Populations
- Population interactions
- Growth models
- Adaptations
- Ecosystem
- Structure and function
- Energy flow
- Ecological pyramids, nutrient cycling
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Levels and importance of biodiversity
- Threats and conservation methods
- Hotspots, endemic species
- Environmental Issues
- Air and water pollution
- Global warming and climate change
- Deforestation, ozone depletion
- Waste management and sustainable development
NEET Paper Pattern (Relevant to Biology)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 100 (50 each) | 360 (out of 720) |
- Each correct answer: +4 marks
- Each wrong answer: -1 mark
- NEET includes NCERT-based questions only for Bio
Recommended Study Resources
- NCERT Class 12 Biology (line-by-line)
MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips (Biology)
Trueman’s Biology Vol. 2 (for reference)
NEETPrep, PhysicsWallah, BYJU’S, Aakash app
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