NEET Physics Kinetic Theory PYQ Analysis 2020–2026: Topic-wise Trends & Practice
Kinetic Theory (NEET Physics): 11 questions in 2020–2026, 2.8% of the subject. Topic-wise trends, difficulty split, repeated topics and PYQ practice.
Edurack Team
October 13, 2026
Kinetic Theory gave 11 of the 387 NEET Physics questions asked between 2020 and 2026 (Re-NEET 2026 included). That is 2.8% of the subject and the #16 chapter out of 30 by weightage, about 1.4 questions per paper. It peaked at 2 in NEET 2020.
Of the 11 questions tagged for difficulty, 45% were easy, 46% medium and 9% hard, so this is a chapter where NCERT-level preparation pays off directly.
Its weight has stayed steady: 1.7 questions per paper in 2020–2022 and 1.3 across 2025, 2026 and Re-NEET 2026.
Year-wise questions from Kinetic Theory
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| NEET 2020 | 2 |
| NEET 2021 | 2 |
| NEET 2022 | 1 |
| NEET 2023 | 1 |
| NEET 2024 | 1 |
| NEET 2025 | 1 |
| NEET 2026 | 1 |
| Re-NEET 2026 | 2 |
Difficulty split
| Level | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 5 | 45% |
| Medium | 5 | 46% |
| Hard | 1 | 9% |
Topic-wise analysis
Every topic tagged under Kinetic Theory, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (Average Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecule) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2020 and 2021 |
| Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (RMS Speed) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2021 and 2026 |
| Mean Free Path | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2020 and Re-NEET 2026 |
| Behaviour of Gases (Charles Law) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2024 |
| Behaviour of Gases (Ideal Gas Equation) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (Mean Square Speed) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2023 |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Molar Specific Heat of Monatomic Gas, Diatomic Gas…) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Re-NEET 2026 |
Which topics matter most
Most-tested topics
- Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (Average Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecule): 2 Qs
- Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (RMS Speed): 2 Qs
- Mean Free Path: 2 Qs
- Behaviour of Gases (Charles Law): 1 Q
- Behaviour of Gases (Ideal Gas Equation): 1 Q
What the latest papers asked
Topics from NEET 2026 and Re-NEET 2026:
- Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (RMS Speed)
- Mean Free Path
- Specific Heat Capacity (Molar Specific Heat of Monatomic Gas, Diatomic Gas…)
Where the hard questions came from
- Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas: 1 hard of 1
How to use this data
- No single topic dominates here. The 8 topics are spread widely, with 5 asked only once, so cover the whole NCERT chapter rather than a short list.
- 45% 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 Kinetic Theory PYQs
Solve every Kinetic Theory question from 2020–2026 with solutions on Edurack:
- Practise Kinetic Theory PYQs
- See the full Kinetic Theory blueprint page
- NEET Physics PYQ analysis: all chapters
Related chapters
- Atoms: #15 in Physics, 12 questions
- Mechanical Properties of Fluids: #17 in Physics, 11 questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions came from Kinetic Theory in NEET 2020–2026?
Kinetic Theory contributed 11 NEET Physics questions across the 8 papers from 2020–2026, which is 2.8% of the subject.
Which topics of Kinetic Theory are asked most often?
The most-tested topics are Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (Average Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecule): 2 Qs, Kinetic Theory of an Ideal Gas (RMS Speed): 2 Qs and Mean Free Path: 2 Qs.
Is Kinetic Theory easy or difficult in NEET?
Of 11 difficulty-tagged questions, 45% were easy, 46% medium and 9% hard.
Was Kinetic Theory asked in NEET 2026?
Yes. It had 1 question in NEET 2026 and 2 questions in Re-NEET 2026.