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Biology (Botany and Zoology)

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Chemistry

Jipmer-jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research Syllabus Highlights

The JIPMER-Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 (as per NEET UG syllabus), applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

Name	JIPMER-Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Conducting Authority	Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India)
Syllabus Based On	NCERT Class 11 & 12 (as per NEET UG syllabus)
Total Marks	720
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reproduction	-	Reproduction In Organisms (Asexual And Sexual) Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants (Flower Structure, Pollination, Fertilisation, Post-fertilisation Events) Human Reproduction (Male/female Reproductive Systems, Gametogenesis, Menstrual Cycle, Embryo Development, Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation) Reproductive Health (Birth Control, Std, Infertility And Art)
Human Physiology	-	Digestion And Absorption Breathing And Exchange Of Gases Body Fluids And Circulation (Blood, Lymph, Heart, Blood Vessels, Cardiac Cycle, Ecg) Excretory Products And Their Elimination Locomotion And Movement Neural Control And Coordination Chemical Coordination And Integration (Endocrine System)
Plant Physiology	-	Transport In Plants (Water, Gases, Nutrients) Photosynthesis In Higher Plants (Site, Pigments, Light/dark Reaction, Chemiosmotic Hypothesis) Respiration In Plants (Glycolysis, Fermentation, Krebs Cycle, Etc) Plant Growth And Development (Growth Regulators, Photoperiodism, Vernalization)
Genetics and Evolution	-	Heredity And Variation (Mendelian Inheritance, Deviations From Mendelism) Chromosome Theory Of Inheritance, Sex Determination Linkage And Crossing Over, Sex Linked Inheritance Mendelian Disorders, Chromosomal Disorders Molecular Basis Of Inheritance (Dna/rna Structure, Replication, Transcription, Genetic Code, Translation, Gene Expression, Human Genome Project, Dna Fingerprinting) Evolution (Origin Of Life, Evidence, Theories, Mechanism, Hardy-weinberg Principle, Human Evolution)
Ecology and Environment	-	Organisms And Populations (Environment, Population Attributes, Growth, Interactions) Ecosystem (Structure, Function, Productivity, Decomposition, Energy Flow, Pyramids, Succession, Nutrient Cycling) Biodiversity And Conservation (Patterns, Importance, Loss, Conservation, Hotspots, Red List, Protected Areas) Environmental Issues (Air/water/soil Pollution, Waste Management, Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion, Deforestation)
Biology and Human Welfare	-	Human Health And Disease (Pathogens, Immunity, Aids, Cancer, Drugs/alcohol Abuse) Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production (Plant/animal Breeding, Tissue Culture, Biofortification) Microbes In Human Welfare (Household, Industrial, Sewage Treatment, Biogas, Biocontrol, Biofertilizers)
Diversity in Living World	-	What Is Living? Biodiversity, Need For Classification Taxonomy And Systematics, Binomial Nomenclature Five Kingdom Classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi) Lichens, Viruses And Viroids Salient Features And Classification Of Plants (Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms) Salient Features And Classification Of Animals
Cell Structure and Function	-	Cell Theory, Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cell Structure Plant Cell And Animal Cell Cell Organelles (Endomembrane System, Mitochondria, Ribosomes, Plastids, Nucleus) Chemical Constituents Of Living Cells (Biomolecules, Enzymes) Cell Cycle And Cell Division (Mitosis And Meiosis)
Biotechnology and Its Applications	-	Principles And Process Of Biotechnology (Genetic Engineering, Cloning Vectors, Restriction Enzymes) Biotechnology And Its Applications (Medical - Gene Therapy, Molecular Diagnosis, Vaccines; Agricultural - Bt-crops, Rnai) Ethical Issues
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants	-	Morphology Of Flowering Plants (Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower, Fruit, Seed) Anatomy Of Flowering Plants (Tissues, Tissue Systems, Secondary Growth) Structural Organization In Animals (Animal Tissues - Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Neural) Morphology, Anatomy And Functions Of Systems Of An Insect (E.g., Cockroach)

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Optics	-	Reflection, Refraction, Total Internal Reflection Lenses, Mirrors, Optical Instruments (Microscope, Telescope) Wave Optics: Huygens' Principle, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization
Kinematics	-	Frame Of Reference Motion In A Straight Line Position-time Graph, Speed And Velocity Uniform/non-uniform Motion Average Speed, Instantaneous Velocity Uniformly Accelerated Motion Velocity-time Graph Scalars And Vectors Vector Addition/subtraction, Relative Velocity Projectile And Circular Motion
Gravitation	-	Universal Law Of Gravitation Variation Of Acceleration Due To Gravity Kepler's Laws Of Planetary Motion Gravitational Potential Energy Escape Velocity, Orbital Velocity Time Period And Energy Of Satellite
Electrostatics	-	Electric Charges, Conservation Of Charge, Coulomb's Law Electric Field, Electric Dipole, Torque Electric Flux, Gauss's Theorem And Its Applications Electric Potential, Potential Energy Capacitors, Dielectrics, Energy Stored In Capacitors
Laws of Motion	-	Newton's Laws Of Motion Inertia, Force, Momentum, Impulse Conservation Of Momentum Friction Dynamics Of Uniform Circular Motion
Thermodynamics	-	Thermal Equilibrium, Zeroth Law Of Thermodynamics Heat, Work And Internal Energy First Law Of Thermodynamics, Isothermal And Adiabatic Processes Second Law Of Thermodynamics, Reversible And Irreversible Processes Heat Engines And Refrigerators
Atoms and Nuclei	-	Alpha-particle Scattering Bohr Model Of Hydrogen Atom Hydrogen Spectrum Nuclear Structure, Radioactivity Nuclear Fission And Fusion
Electronic Devices	-	Semiconductors P-n Junction Diode Transistors (Elementary Idea)
Current Electricity	-	Electric Current, Ohm's Law, Resistance Resistivity, Conductivity Series And Parallel Combinations Of Resistors Kirchhoff's Laws Wheatstone Bridge, Meter Bridge, Potentiometer Electrical Energy And Power
Electromagnetic Waves	-	Electromagnetic Waves And Their Characteristics Electromagnetic Spectrum (Radio, Micro, Ir, Visible, Uv, X-rays, Gamma Rays)
Work, Energy and Power	-	Work-energy Theorem Kinetic And Potential Energy Conservation Of Mechanical Energy Conservative And Non-conservative Forces Motion In A Vertical Circle Power Elastic And Inelastic Collisions
Oscillations and Waves	-	Simple Harmonic Motion (S.h.m.) Energy In S.h.m. Simple Pendulum Wave Motion (Longitudinal And Transverse Waves) Principle Of Superposition Of Waves Reflection, Standing Waves, Beats Doppler Effect
Properties of Bulk Matter	-	Elastic Behaviour, Stress-strain Relationship, Hooke's Law Young's Modulus, Bulk Modulus, Modulus Of Rigidity Pressure Due To Fluid Column, Pascal's Law Viscosity, Stokes' Law, Terminal Velocity Streamline And Turbulent Flow, Bernoulli's Principle Surface Energy And Surface Tension, Angle Of Contact Excess Of Pressure Across A Curved Surface
Physical World and Measurement	-	Units Of Measurements System Of Units (S.i. Units) Fundamental And Derived Units Least Count, Significant Figures Errors In Measurements Dimensions Of Physical Quantities Dimensional Analysis And Applications
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	-	Dual Nature Of Radiation Photoelectric Effect De Broglie Hypothesis
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	-	Biot-savart Law, Ampere's Law Magnetic Force On A Current-carrying Conductor Force Between Two Parallel Current-carrying Conductors Torque On Current Loop In Magnetic Field Moving Coil Galvanometer Earth's Magnetism Magnetic Properties (Dia, Para, Ferro)
Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory	-	Equation Of State Of A Perfect Gas Kinetic Theory Of Gases (Assumptions, Pressure, Ke And Temperature) Rms Speed Of Gas Molecules Degrees Of Freedom, Law Of Equipartition Of Energy
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	-	Centre Of Mass Moment Of Force, Torque Angular Momentum, Conservation Of Angular Momentum Moment Of Inertia, Radius Of Gyration Parallel And Perpendicular Axes Theorems Equilibrium Of Rigid Bodies Equations Of Rotational Motion
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	-	Faraday's Law Of Electromagnetic Induction Lenz's Law, Eddy Currents Self And Mutual Inductance Alternating Currents (Peak And Rms Value) Reactance And Impedance, Lcr Series Circuit, Resonance Power In Ac Circuits, Wattless Current Ac Generator And Transformer

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Polymers	-	Classification, Types Of Polymerization (Addition, Condensation) Copolymerization Important Polymers (Polythene, Nylon, Rubber) Biodegradable Polymers
Solutions	-	Types Of Solutions, Concentration Expression Solubility Of Gases In Liquids, Solid Solutions Colligative Properties (Relative Lowering Of Vapor Pressure, Elevation Of Boiling Point, Depression Of Freezing Point, Osmotic Pressure) Abnormal Molecular Mass, Van't Hoff Factor
Equilibrium	-	Equilibrium In Physical And Chemical Processes Law Of Chemical Equilibrium, Le Chatelier's Principle Ionic Equilibrium, Acids, Bases And Salts Ionization Of Acids And Bases, Ph, Buffer Solutions Solubility Product
Solid State	-	Classification Of Solids, Unit Cells Crystal Defects, Electrical And Magnetic Properties
Biomolecules	-	Carbohydrates (Classification, Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides) Proteins (Amino Acids, Peptide Bond, Structures, Denaturation) Vitamins Nucleic Acids (Dna, Rna)
Hydrocarbons	-	Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes (Preparation, Properties, Reactions) Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Benzene: Structure, Resonance, Electrophilic Substitution)
p-Block Elements	-	General Introduction, Electronic Configuration, Oxidation States Trends In Properties (Groups 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) Occurrence, Important Compounds, Properties, Uses
s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)	-	General Characteristics, Electronic Configuration Occurrence, Diagonal Relationship Important Compounds, Biological Importance
Chemical Kinetics	-	Rate Of A Reaction, Factors Affecting Rate Rate Law, Order And Molecularity Integrated Rate Equations And Half-life (Zero And First Order) Activation Energy, Arrhenius Equation
Structure of Atom	-	Nature Of Electromagnetic Radiation, Photoelectric Effect Spectrum Of Hydrogen Atom, Bohr Model Dual Nature Of Matter, De Broglie's Relationship Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Quantum Mechanical Model Of The Atom Quantum Numbers, Atomic Orbitals
Surface Chemistry	-	Adsorption (Physisorption And Chemisorption) Catalysis (Homogeneous, Heterogeneous, Enzyme Catalysis) Colloids (Types, Preparation, Properties, Emulsions)
Coordination Compounds	-	Werner's Theory, Nomenclature, Isomerism Valence Bond Theory, Crystal Field Theory Bonding, Stability, Importance
d- and f- Block Elements	-	Transition Elements: General Introduction, Electronic Configuration Characteristics, Trends In Properties Preparation And Properties Of K2cr2o7 And Kmno4 Lanthanoids And Actinoids
Environmental Chemistry	-	Environmental Pollution (Atmospheric, Water, Soil) Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Acid Rain, Greenhouse Effect Green Chemistry
Thermodynamics	-	System And Surroundings, Intensive And Extensive Properties State Functions, First Law Of Thermodynamics Internal Energy, Enthalpy, Heat Capacity, Hess’s Law Second Law Of Thermodynamics, Spontaneity Of Processes
Chemistry in Everyday Life	-	Drugs And Their Classification Chemicals In Food (Artificial Sweeteners, Food Preservatives) Cleansing Agents (Soaps And Detergents)
Electrochemistry	-	Redox Reactions, Kohlrausch’s Law Galvanic Cells, Electrolytic Cells, Emf Of A Cell Standard Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation Batteries, Fuel Cells, Corrosion
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	-	Nomenclature, Nature Of C-x Bond Preparation, Physical And Chemical Properties Mechanisms Of Substitution Reactions
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers	-	Nomenclature, Preparation, Properties, Uses Acidic Nature Of Phenols, Reimer-tiemann Reaction
Redox Reactions and Hydrogen	-	Oxidation And Reduction Reactions, Redox Reactions, Oxidation Number Hydrogen: Occurrence, Isotopes, Preparation, Properties And Uses Hydrides
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	-	Matter And Its Nature Laws Of Chemical Combination Dalton's Atomic Theory Atomic And Molecular Masses Mole Concept And Molar Mass Percentage Composition, Empirical And Molecular Formula Chemical Equations And Stoichiometry
States of Matter: Gases and Liquids	-	Gaseous State, Ideal Gas Equation, Gas Laws Kinetic Theory Of Gases Liquefaction Of Gases Liquid State, Vapour Pressure, Viscosity, Surface Tension
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	-	Amines: Nomenclature, Classification, Structure, Preparation, Properties, Uses Diazonium Salts Cyanides And Isocyanides
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids	-	Nature Of Carbonyl Group Preparation, Properties, Reactions (Nucleophilic Addition, Oxidation, Reduction) Acidity Of α-Hydrogen, Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction Haloform Reaction
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	-	Kossel - Lewis Approach To Chemical Bond Formation Ionic Bond, Covalent Bonding, Electronegativity Vsepr Theory, Hybridization Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bond
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques	-	Classification, Nomenclature, Isomerism Electronic Displacements (Inductive, Electromeric, Resonance, Hyperconjugation) Cleavage Of Covalent Bond, Reaction Intermediates Types Of Organic Reactions
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	-	Modern Periodic Law And Present Form Of Periodic Table S, P, D, And F Block Elements Periodic Trends In Properties (Atomic And Ionic Radii, Ionization Enthalpy, Electron Gain Enthalpy, Valence, Oxidation States, Chemical Reactivity)
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements	-	Principles Of Metallurgy Concentration Of Ores Extraction Of Crude Metal Refining Of Metals

JIPMER 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

Jipmer-jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research Syllabus Highlights

Jipmer-jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research Basic Information

Subject-wise Weightage

Biology (Botany And Zoology)

Physics

Chemistry