NEET Chemistry (Physical, Organic & Inorganic) Syllabus 2026

Chemistry carries 25% of NEET marks (180 out of 720) with 45 questions. It is divided into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry is heavily NCERT-based, while Physical Chemistry requires numerical practice.

45 Questions in NEET180 Marks29 ChaptersLast updated: May 24, 2026

💡 Preparation Tip

For Inorganic Chemistry, memorize NCERT thoroughly. For Physical Chemistry, practice numericals. For Organic Chemistry, focus on reaction mechanisms.

Class 11 — Chemistry Chapters

01Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Mole concept, stoichiometry, atomic/molecular masses, empirical formula

High

02Structure of Atom

Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, orbitals

High

03Classification of Elements and Periodicity

Periodic table trends, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity

Medium

04Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

VSEPR theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding

High

05Thermodynamics

Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, Hess's law, bond energy

High

06Equilibrium

Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers

High

07Redox Reactions

Oxidation numbers, balancing redox reactions, electrochemical cells

Medium

08Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles

IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, electronic effects, reaction mechanisms

High

09Hydrocarbons

Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, reactions

High

10States of Matter

Gas laws, ideal gas equation, kinetic theory, liquefaction

Medium

11Hydrogen

Properties, isotopes, water, hydrogen peroxide, hydrides

Low

12s-Block Elements

Alkali and alkaline earth metals, compounds, biological importance

Medium

13Some p-Block Elements

Group 13 and 14 elements, boron, carbon, silicon compounds

Medium

14Environmental Chemistry

Pollution, greenhouse effect, ozone layer, water pollution

Low

Class 12 — Chemistry Chapters

15Solutions

Concentration, colligative properties, Raoult's law, osmotic pressure

High

16Electrochemistry

Galvanic cells, Nernst equation, conductance, electrolysis, batteries

High

17Chemical Kinetics

Rate law, order of reaction, Arrhenius equation, activation energy

High

18d and f Block Elements

Transition metals, lanthanoids, actinoids, properties, compounds

High

19Coordination Compounds

Werner's theory, IUPAC naming, isomerism, VBT, CFT

High

20Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

SN1/SN2 reactions, elimination, polyhalogen compounds

Medium

21Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Preparation, properties, reactions of alcohols, phenols, ethers

High

22Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Nucleophilic addition, reactions, acidity of carboxylic acids

High

23Amines

Classification, preparation, properties, diazonium salts

Medium

24Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids, hormones

Medium

25Polymers

Classification, polymerization, biodegradable polymers

Low

26Chemistry in Everyday Life

Drugs, food additives, cleansing agents

Low

27Surface Chemistry

Adsorption, catalysis, colloids, emulsions

Medium

28General Principles of Isolation of Elements

Metallurgy, thermodynamic and electrochemical principles

Low

29p-Block Elements

Group 15-18 elements, compounds, oxoacids, interhalogen compounds

High

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