NEET 2022 Zoology paper analysis
NEET 2022 had 52 Zoology questions tagged by Edurack, 24% of the 214 tagged questions in the paper. They came from 16 of the 16 Zoology chapters.
The chapters that asked the most were Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (7), Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) (6), Biomolecules (5).
That is 11 questions fewer than NEET 2021 (63).
Across the 8 papers in 2020–2026, Zoology ranged from 41 to 63 questions, and this paper ranks #3 of 8 by Zoology count.
Questions
52
Zoology in NEET 2022
Share of paper
24%
of 214 tagged questions
Chapters asked
16/16
0 had no question
vs NEET 2021
-11
63 then, 52 now
Zoology chapters and topics asked in NEET 2022
Chapters are ranked by questions in this paper. Under each chapter are the topics that were asked; “new” marks a topic with no question in any earlier paper.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (Denaturation, Annealing, etc.) · Cloning Vectors (Plasmid (pBR322)) · Gel Electrophoresis (Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments) · Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology (Restriction Enzymes and Other… · Identification of Clones having Recombinant DNA (Antibiotic… · Identification of Clones having Recombinant DNA (Blue White r–… new · Principles of Biotechnology (Introduction) new
Connective Tissue (Loose Connective Tissue) ×2 new · Epithelial Tissue (Simple Epithelium) · Dense Connective Tissue (Regular Dense Connective Tissue) new · Epithelial Tissue (Glandular Epithelium) · Cockroach - Anatomy (Sensory Organs) new
Lipids (Phospholipid, Triglycerides, etc.) new · Nucleic Acids (DNA) · Carbohydrates (Composition of Cell Wall) new · Carbohydrates (Disaccharides) new · Carbohydrates (Polysaccharide) new
Birth Control (IUDS) ×2 · Birth Control (Barrier Methods) · Birth Control (Oral Contraceptive) new · Birth Control (Natural Methods) new
Coagulation of Blood ×2 · Blood (Plasma) new · Circulatory Pathways new
Disorder of Muscular and Skeletal System ×3 · Joints (Fibrous, Cartilaginous, etc.) new
Chordata and Non Chordata (Differences or Common Examples) new · Classification of Chordata (Characteristic Feature and Examples -… · eIntroduction (General Description of Animal Kingdom) new
Biotechnological Applications in Medicine (Recombinant Insulin -… · Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture (RNA Interference) · Biotechnological Applications in Medicine (Gene Therapy)
Gametogenesis (Oogenesis) · Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis) new · Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis) new
Exchange of Gases (O₂ and CO₂) (Atm pO₂ and pCO₂, Alveoli, etc.) · Human Respiratory System new
Hormones (Current and Scientific Definition of Hormones) new · Parathyroid (Hormones and Function) new
Digestion of Food · Digestive Gland (Salivary Gland) new
Adaptive Radiation (Convergence and Divergence) · Natural Selection (Types of Natural Selection) new
Drugs (Different Types of Drugs.) new · Immunity (Acquired Immunity) new
Introduction and Excretory Products (Osmoregulation in Different… new
Conduction of Nerve Impulse (Saltatory Conduction) new
What changed from NEET 2021
- Biggest rise: Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) went from 4 to 6 questions.
- Biggest drop: Animal Kingdom went from 12 to 3 questions.
Zoology topics asked for the first time in NEET 2022
- 1Connective Tissue (Loose Connective Tissue) · Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) · Zoology2 Qs
- 2Identification of Clones having Recombinant DNA (Blue White r– Screening… · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes · Zoology1 Qs
- 3Principles of Biotechnology (Introduction) · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes · Zoology1 Qs
- 4Dense Connective Tissue (Regular Dense Connective Tissue) · Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) · Zoology1 Qs
- 5Cockroach - Anatomy (Sensory Organs) · Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) · Zoology1 Qs
- 6Lipids (Phospholipid, Triglycerides, etc.) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 7Carbohydrates (Composition of Cell Wall) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 8Carbohydrates (Disaccharides) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 9Carbohydrates (Polysaccharide) · Biomolecules · Zoology1 Qs
- 10Birth Control (Oral Contraceptive) · Reproductive Health · Zoology1 Qs
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Frequently asked questions
How many Zoology questions were in NEET 2022?
Edurack tagged 52 Zoology questions from NEET 2022, 24% of the 214 tagged questions in that paper.
Which Zoology chapter had the most questions in NEET 2022?
Biotechnology - Principles and Processes had the most, with 7 questions.
Which Zoology chapters were not asked in NEET 2022?
Every Zoology chapter had at least one question in NEET 2022.
Which Zoology topics were new in NEET 2022?
Topics with no question in any earlier paper included Connective Tissue, Identification of Clones having Recombinant DNA, Principles of Biotechnology.
How did Zoology change from NEET 2021 to NEET 2022?
Structural Organisation in Animals (Animal Tissues) rose from 4 to 6, while Animal Kingdom fell from 12 to 3.
Counts come from Edurack's tagged set of NEET papers 2020–2026 (including Re-NEET 2026), mapped to NCERT chapters and topics. Use them as a trend guide — past frequency doesn't guarantee what a future paper will ask. Counts cover 2020–2026.