NEET Physics Alternating Current PYQ Analysis 2020–2026: Topic-wise Trends & Practice
Alternating Current (NEET Physics): 17 questions in 2020–2026, 4.4% of the subject. Topic-wise trends, difficulty split, repeated topics and PYQ practice.
Edurack Team
October 13, 2026
Alternating Current gave 17 of the 387 NEET Physics questions asked between 2020 and 2026 (Re-NEET 2026 included). That is 4.4% of the subject and the #7 chapter out of 30 by weightage, about 2.1 questions per paper. It peaked at 4 in NEET 2023.
Of the 17 questions tagged for difficulty, 41% were easy, 47% medium and 12% hard, so this is a fairly balanced mix of easy and moderate questions.
It has been asked less often lately: 1.3 questions per paper across 2025, 2026 and Re-NEET 2026, against 2.3 per paper in 2020–2022.
Year-wise questions from Alternating Current
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| NEET 2020 | 2 |
| NEET 2021 | 3 |
| NEET 2022 | 2 |
| NEET 2023 | 4 |
| NEET 2024 | 2 |
| NEET 2025 | 1 |
| NEET 2026 | 2 |
| Re-NEET 2026 | 1 |
Difficulty split
| Level | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 7 | 41% |
| Medium | 8 | 47% |
| Hard | 2 | 12% |
Topic-wise analysis
Every topic tagged under Alternating Current, most-asked first. "Papers" is the number of the 8 papers in which the topic appeared.
| Topic | Total Qs | Easy | Medium | Hard | Papers | Asked in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2022, 2023 and Re-NEET 2026 |
| Transformers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2021, 2023 and 2024 |
| AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Variation of Impedance with Frequency of Source) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2021 and 2023 |
| AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and Capacitor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2020 and 2024 |
| AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Phase Relationshirp Between V and I) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Resonance in Series LCR Circuit) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| Ac Voltage Applied to Capacitor (Reactance of Capacitive Circuit) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alternating Current and Emf (Peak Value of AC Voltage and Current) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2026 |
| Alternating Current and emf (Root Mean Square (RMS) Value of Full and Half Cycle…) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2022 |
| Power in AC Circuits: the Power Factor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2020 |
| Power in AC Circuits: the Power Factor (Average and Instantaneous Power in AC Circuits) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
Which topics matter most
Most-tested topics
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit: 3 Qs
- Transformers: 3 Qs
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Variation of Impedance with Frequency of Source): 2 Qs
- AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and Capacitor: 2 Qs
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Phase Relationshirp Between V and I): 1 Q
Topics that keep coming back
These appeared in three or more different papers:
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit: 3 papers (2022, 2023 and Re-NEET 2026)
- Transformers: 3 papers (2021, 2023 and 2024)
What the latest papers asked
Topics from NEET 2026 and Re-NEET 2026:
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Resonance in Series LCR Circuit)
- Alternating Current and Emf (Peak Value of AC Voltage and Current)
Where the hard questions came from
- AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Phase Relationshirp Between V and I): 1 hard of 1
- Power in AC Circuits: the Power Factor (Average and Instantaneous Power in AC Circuits): 1 hard of 1
How to use this data
- Start with the 2 recurring topics above. They account for 6 of the chapter's 17 questions (35%).
- 41% of tagged questions were easy, so NCERT lines, definitions and standard examples are worth locking in first.
- Re-solve the 3 topics from NEET 2026 and Re-NEET 2026, since they show the current style of questions.
- Then attempt the chapter's past questions under a timer and note which topics cost you marks.
Practise Alternating Current PYQs
Solve every Alternating Current question from 2020–2026 with solutions on Edurack:
- Practise Alternating Current PYQs
- See the full Alternating Current blueprint page
- NEET Physics PYQ analysis: all chapters
Related chapters
- Moving Charges and Magnetism: #6 in Physics, 18 questions
- Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter: #8 in Physics, 16 questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions came from Alternating Current in NEET 2020–2026?
Alternating Current contributed 17 NEET Physics questions across the 8 papers from 2020–2026, which is 4.4% of the subject.
Which topics of Alternating Current are asked most often?
The most-tested topics are AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit: 3 Qs, Transformers: 3 Qs and AC Voltage Applied to Series LCR Circuit (Variation of Impedance with Frequency of Source): 2 Qs.
Is Alternating Current easy or difficult in NEET?
Of 17 difficulty-tagged questions, 41% were easy, 47% medium and 12% hard.
Was Alternating Current asked in NEET 2026?
Yes. It had 2 questions in NEET 2026 and 1 question in Re-NEET 2026.