NEET UG · Physics · Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator
NEET asked Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator twice, in 2021 and 2026: 2 of the 1,875 questions in the 10 papers from 2017–2026. It belongs to Semiconductor Devices, in Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits (Physics). The longest wait between two papers asking it was 5 years.
Updated 2026-10-08
- Times asked
- 2
- in 2017–2026
- Papers
- 2
- of 10
- First asked
- 2021
- last in 2026
- Chance next paper
- 6%
- calibrated historical rate
Questions on this idea, by paper
2017–2026. 2021 and 2026.
How NEET framed it
Figure-based is the usual form. Skill tested: application.
- Statement i/ii on diodes
- Voltage across resistor with zener diode
Chance asked next paper 6%
Every question
All 2 questions
From the official NEET UG papers, newest first. Open one for the full question, the options and the official answer.
- 2026 Q16An ideal Zener diode with breakdown voltage of V is reverse biased with a negative input voltage V. The magnitude of voltage…Figure-based · Medium · figure
- 2021 Q32Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer. (A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used…Other · Easy
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