NEET Chemistry is 45 questions and 180 marks, drawn from NCERT Class 11 and 12 and split across three branches: Physical, Inorganic and Organic, roughly evenly. Inorganic is nearly pure NCERT recall and the cheapest marks in the paper; Organic rewards mechanism understanding over memorisation; Physical is the only part needing sustained numerical practice.
The three branches #
| Branch | Approx. questions | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | 14–16 | Numerical; needs practice |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 14–16 | Recall; NCERT-faithful |
| Organic Chemistry | 15–17 | Mechanisms and conversions |
Physical Chemistry #
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Structure of Atom · States of Matter · Thermodynamics · Equilibrium · Redox Reactions · Solutions · Electrochemistry · Chemical Kinetics · Surface Chemistry
Heaviest: Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions.
Inorganic Chemistry #
Classification of Elements and Periodicity · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Hydrogen · s-Block Elements · p-Block Elements · d- and f-Block Elements · Coordination Compounds
Heaviest: Chemical Bonding, p-Block, Coordination Compounds.
Organic Chemistry #
Basic Principles and Techniques · Hydrocarbons · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen (Amines) · Biomolecules · Polymers · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Heaviest: Basic Principles (GOC), Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules.
- Inorganic is the cheapest section in NEET. It is close to pure NCERT recall — read it the way you read Biology, line by line, including exceptions and tables.
- Never memorise Organic reaction lists. Learn the mechanism once and the reactions follow; memorising produces reliable failure on unfamiliar conversions.
- GOC (General Organic Chemistry) is foundational. Inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, acidity and basicity underpin the whole Organic section. Do it first.
- Physical Chemistry is where formula sheets earn their keep — but only alongside worked numerical practice.
- Chemistry in Everyday Life and Polymers are small, easy and regularly skipped. Don't.
NEET Chemistry syllabus — frequently asked questions
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Biology and Physics chapter lists with weightage.
Disclaimer: Weightage figures are indicative from past-paper analysis, not official.
