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Biotechnology and its Applications for NEET

Official NEET-UG 2026 unit 'Biotechnology And Its Applications'. Weightage shown is the NEET pattern average (90 Biology questions spread across 32 chapters), not a paper-by-paper count. 457 original practice questions with explanations in the bank.

~3
questions / NEET paper
~12
marks / paper
3%
of Biology section

NCERT Reference

NCERT Biology XII Ch 10

Sub-concepts tested in NEET

• Principles and process of Biotechnology

• Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology). • Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine pro

Genetically modified organisms-Bt crops

Genetically modified organisms-Bt crops

Transgenic Animals

Transgenic Animals

Biosafety issues-Biopiracy and patents.

Biosafety issues-Biopiracy and patents.

Quick Win Strategy

• Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology). • Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture:

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Biotechnology and its Applications — NEET FAQs

How many questions from Biotechnology and its Applications appear in NEET?

On average about 3 questions per NEET paper come from Biotechnology and its Applications, out of 90 in Biology — roughly 3% of the Biology section.

Is Biotechnology and its Applications hard for NEET?

Biotechnology and its Applications is rated Medium difficulty for NEET. Official NEET-UG 2026 unit 'Biotechnology And Its Applications'. Weightage shown is the NEET pattern average (90 Biology questions spread across 32 chapters), not a paper-by-paper count. 457 original practice questions with explanations in the bank.

Which NCERT chapters cover Biotechnology and its Applications?

Biotechnology and its Applications maps to NCERT Biology XII Ch 10 in the NCERT Biology textbook.

What is the fastest way to score Biotechnology and its Applications marks?

• Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology). • Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture: