The NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2027 covers Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry from NCERT Class 11 and Class 12. Students should understand the complete syllabus and chapter-wise weightage to plan revision, prioritise important topics, and cover all three branches of Chemistry effectively.
Chemistry combines conceptual understanding, numerical problem-solving, memorisation, and reaction-based questions. A clear understanding of the NEET Chemistry syllabus helps students divide their preparation across Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry and identify chapters that need more revision and practice.
The syllabus below provides the unit-wise Chemistry topics along with chapter-wise weightage based on previous NEET paper trends. The actual number of questions from a chapter may vary in the examination.
The NEET Chemistry syllabus covers Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry from Class 11 and Class 12. The complete chapter-wise coverage is given below.
Physical Chemistry focuses on concepts, formulas, numerical problems, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and reaction rates. Important areas include Some Basic Concepts, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox & Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics.
Organic Chemistry covers the basic principles of organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen, biomolecules, and practical organic chemistry. Students should focus on reaction mechanisms, nomenclature, functional groups, important reactions, and their applications.
Inorganic Chemistry includes periodicity, P-Block Elements, d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, and practical aspects of qualitative analysis. NCERT-based concepts, properties, reactions, and trends are important for this section.
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Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory, atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, laws of chemical combination, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formula, stoichiometry |
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Electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, hydrogen spectrum, Bohr model, de Broglie relation, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum numbers, atomic orbitals, electronic configuration, Aufbau principle, Hund's rule |
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Ionic and covalent bonding, lattice enthalpy, electronegativity, dipole moment, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, resonance, molecular orbital theory, sigma and pi bonds, bond order, hydrogen bonding |
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System and surroundings, state functions, first and second laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, Hess law, spontaneity, Gibbs energy, entropy and equilibrium constant |
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Molarity, molality, mole fraction, vapour pressure, Raoult's law, ideal and non-ideal solutions, colligative properties, osmotic pressure, van't Hoff factor |
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Physical and chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier principle, ionic equilibrium, acids and bases, pH scale, buffer solutions, solubility product, hydrolysis of salts |
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Oxidation and reduction, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, electrolytic and galvanic cells, electrode potential, Nernst equation, conductance, Kohlrausch law, fuel cells |
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Rate of reaction, rate law, order and molecularity, rate constant, zero and first order reactions, half-life, Arrhenius equation, activation energy, collision theory |
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Modern periodic law, periodic table, s, p, d and f block elements, atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, oxidation states and periodic trends |
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Group 13 to 18 elements, electronic configuration, physical and chemical properties, periodic trends and anomalous behaviour of first element |
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Transition elements, oxidation states, magnetic and catalytic properties, complex formation, lanthanoids, actinoids, KMnO₄ and K₂Cr₂O₇ preparation and properties |
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Werner's theory, ligands, coordination number, denticity, chelation, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, valence bond theory, crystal field theory, magnetic properties and applications |
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Crystallisation, sublimation, distillation, chromatography, qualitative and quantitative organic analysis, detection of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus and halogens |
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Hybridisation, functional groups, homologous series, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation and reaction mechanisms |
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Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic hydrocarbons, conformations, electrophilic addition, Markovnikov rule, ozonolysis, polymerisation, benzene reactions and aromaticity |
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Haloalkanes and haloarenes, preparation, properties, substitution reactions, uses and environmental effects of DDT, freons and chloroform |
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Compounds with Oxygen |
Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, dehydration, nucleophilic addition, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction, haloform reaction and acidity |
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Amines, diazonium salts, nomenclature, classification, basic character, preparation, reactions and synthetic applications |
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Carbohydrates, glucose, fructose, proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, enzymes, vitamins, DNA, RNA, nucleic acids and hormones |
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Functional group detection, salt analysis, titrations, preparation of organic and inorganic compounds, enthalpy experiments, colloids and kinetic study experiments |
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Chapter-wise weightage can help students prioritise revision and identify topics that have appeared frequently in previous NEET papers. Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry all contribute to the Chemistry section.
The weightage below is based on previous NEET paper trends. It should be used as a preparation guide rather than a prediction of the exact number of questions in NEET 2027.
Physical Chemistry includes numerical and concept-based chapters such as Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Solutions, Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics. Students should give particular attention to formulas, concepts, and repeated question patterns while revising these chapters.
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NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2027 Weightage |
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Chapter Name |
Average Number of Questions |
Weightage |
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NEET Physical Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage |
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Class XI |
Mole Concept |
2 |
5% |
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Class XI |
Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry |
1 |
3% |
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Class XI |
Gaseous State |
1 |
3% |
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Class XI |
Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry |
1 |
3% |
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Class XI |
Chemical Equilibrium |
1 |
3% |
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Class XI |
Ionic Equilibrium |
2 |
4% |
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Class XI |
Redox Reactions |
1 |
2% |
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Class XII |
Solid State |
1 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Solutions & Colligative Properties |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Electrochemistry |
1 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Chemical Kinetics |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Surface Chemistry |
1 |
2% |
Organic Chemistry includes General Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Oxygen- and Nitrogen-containing compounds, Biomolecules, and other organic topics. Reaction mechanisms, named reactions, functional groups, and NCERT-based concepts should be revised alongside previous-year questions.
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NEET Organic Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage |
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Class XI |
Hydrocarbons |
2 |
4% |
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Class XI |
General Organic Chemistry |
2 |
5% |
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Class XII |
Haloalkane |
1 |
2% |
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Class XII |
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids |
2 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Polymer |
1 |
2% |
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Class XII |
Alcohol, Phenol, Alkyl Halide |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Aromatic Compounds |
3 |
6% |
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Class XII |
Biomolecules |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Carbonyl Compounds |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Organic Compounds comprising Nitrogen |
2 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
2 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Environmental Chemistry |
1 |
2% |
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Class XII |
IUPAC & Isomerism |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Practical Organic Chemistry |
1 |
2% |
Inorganic Chemistry covers Chemical Bonding, P-Block Elements, Periodicity, Coordination Compounds, d- and f-Block Elements, and related topics. NCERT-based revision is particularly useful for understanding properties, trends, reactions, and factual information.
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NEET In-Organic Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage |
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Class XI |
Chemical Bonding |
4 |
9% |
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Class XI |
P-Block Elements |
3 |
7% |
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Class XI |
Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties |
2 |
4% |
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Class XI |
Hydrogen |
1 |
2% |
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Class XI |
S-Block Elements |
1 |
3% |
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Class XII |
Coordination Compounds |
3 |
6% |
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Class XII |
D and F-Block Elements |
2 |
4% |
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Class XII |
Metallurgy |
1 |
2% |
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Class XII |
Qualitative Analysis |
1 |
2% |
These trends are based on previous NEET paper analysis and may vary slightly in the actual examination.
PW EAJEE Inorganic Chemistry Handwritten Notes provides concise inorganic chemistry notes, reactions, shortcuts, and quick revision material for effective JEE preparation.
Chemistry preparation requires a balanced focus on concepts, reactions, numerical problem-solving, and revision. Physics Wallah provides Chemistry preparation resources including notes, previous-year questions, MCQs, formula resources, mind maps, and sample papers.
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NEET Syllabus |
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NEET PYQs |
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NEET Mind Maps |
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NEET Sample Papers |
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NEET Formula |
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NEET MCQs |
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NEET Diagrams |
These resources help improve conceptual understanding, reaction retention, numerical accuracy, and revision efficiency during NEET preparation.
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