NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2026

Complete chapter-wise Chemistry syllabus for NEET 2026. All 28 chapters with official NTA topics, marks weightage, key formulas and difficulty level.

28 chapters180 marks45 questions26 high-priority chapters

High-Priority Chapters — Study These First

These 26 chapters contribute 2+ questions per paper on average. Prioritise them for maximum marks impact.

★ Basic Concepts (2–3%)★ Atomic Structure (3–5%)★ Periodic Table (2–3%)★ Chemical Bonding (4–6%)★ States of Matter (2–3%)★ Thermodynamics (3–5%)★ Equilibrium (5–7%)★ Redox Reactions (2–3%)★ s-Block Elements (2–3%)★ p-Block (Class 11) (2–3%)★ Organic Basics (2–3%)★ Hydrocarbons (3–5%)★ Solid State (3–4%)★ Solutions (3–5%)★ Electrochemistry (4–6%)★ Chemical Kinetics (3–5%)★ Surface Chemistry (2–3%)★ Metallurgy (2–3%)★ p-Block (Class 12) (6–8%)★ d & f Block (3–5%)★ Coordination Chemistry (3–5%)★ Haloalkanes (3–5%)★ Alcohols & Phenols (3–4%)★ Carbonyl Compounds (4–6%)★ Nitrogen Compounds (3–4%)★ Biomolecules & Polymers (4–6%)

All 28 Chapters — NEET Chemistry

1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

General introduction: importance and scope of chemistry · Historical approach to particulate nature of matter, laws of chemical combination · Dalton's atomic theory: concept of elements, atoms and molecules · +2 more

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
2

Structure of Atom

Discovery of electron, proton and neutron; atomic number, isotopes and isobars · Thomson's model and its limitations; Rutherford's model and its limitations · Bohr's model and its limitations; concept of shells and sub-shells · +4 more

Medium3–5%~2 Q/paper
3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Significance of classification; brief history of the development of periodic table · Modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table · Periodic trends in properties of elements: atomic radii, ionic radii · +2 more

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Valence electrons; ionic bond; covalent bond; bond parameters · Lewis structure; polar character of covalent bond; covalent character of ionic bond · Valence bond theory; resonance; geometry of covalent molecules · +3 more

Medium4–6%~3 Q/paper
5

States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

Three states of matter; intermolecular interactions; types of bonding; melting and boiling points · Role of gas laws in elucidating the concept of the molecule; Boyle's law, Charles's law, Gay Lussac's law, Avogadro's law · Ideal behaviour, empirical derivation of gas equation; Avogadro's number; ideal gas equation · +3 more

Medium2–3%~2 Q/paper
6

Thermodynamics

Concepts of system and types of systems; surroundings; work; heat; energy; extensive and intensive properties; state functions · First law of thermodynamics: internal energy and enthalpy; heat capacity and specific heat · Measurement of ΔU and ΔH; Hess's law of constant heat summation · +4 more

Hard3–5%~3 Q/paper
7

Equilibrium

Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes; dynamic nature of equilibrium; law of equilibrium · Equilibrium constant; factors affecting equilibrium: Le Chatelier's principle · Ionic equilibrium: ionisation of acids and bases; strong and weak electrolytes · +3 more

Hard5–7%~4 Q/paper
8

Redox Reactions

Concept of oxidation and reduction; redox reactions; oxidation number · Balancing redox reactions: in terms of loss and gain of electrons and change in oxidation number · Applications of redox reactions

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
9

Hydrogen

Position of hydrogen in periodic table; occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen · Hydrides: ionic covalent and interstitial; physical and chemical properties of water · Heavy water; hydrogen peroxide: preparation, reactions, use and structure · +1 more

Easy1–2%~1 Q/paper
10

S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Group 1 and Group 2 elements: general introduction; electronic configuration; occurrence; anomalous properties of the first element · Diagonal relationship; trends in the variation of properties; trends in chemical reactivity · Uses of important compounds: sodium and calcium · +2 more

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
11

Some p-Block Elements (Groups 13 & 14)

General introduction to p-block elements · Group 13 elements: general introduction; electronic configuration; occurrence; variation of properties; oxidation states · Trends in chemical reactivity; anomalous properties of boron; some important compounds of boron: borax, boric acid, boron hydrides · +3 more

Medium2–3%~2 Q/paper
12

Organic Chemistry — Some Basic Principles and Techniques

General introduction; methods of purification; qualitative and quantitative analysis · Classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds · Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyperconjugation · +2 more

Medium2–3%~2 Q/paper
13

Hydrocarbons

Classification of hydrocarbons; aliphatic hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes · Aromatic hydrocarbons: introduction; IUPAC nomenclature; benzene: resonance, aromaticity · Chemical properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution; directive influence of substituents · +2 more

Medium3–5%~3 Q/paper
14

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental pollution: air, water and soil pollution · Chemical reactions in atmosphere; smogs; major atmospheric pollutants · Acid rain; ozone and its reactions; effects of depletion of ozone layer · +2 more

Easy1–2%~1 Q/paper
15

Solid State

Classification of solids based on different binding forces: molecular, ionic, covalent and metallic solids; amorphous and crystalline solids (elementary idea) · Unit cell in two- and three-dimensional lattices; calculation of density of unit cell · Packing in solids; packing efficiency; voids; number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell · +2 more

Medium3–4%~2 Q/paper
16

Solutions

Types of solutions; expression of concentration of solutions: molality, molarity, mole fraction, parts per million · Solubility: solubility of gases in liquids; solid solutions; colligative properties · Relative lowering of vapour pressure; Raoult's law; elevation of boiling point; depression of freezing point · +2 more

Medium3–5%~3 Q/paper
17

Electrochemistry

Redox reactions; conductance in electrolytic solutions; specific and molar conductivity · Variations of conductivity with concentration; Kohlrausch's law; electrolysis · Laws of electrolysis (Faraday's law); dry cell — electrolytic cells and galvanic cells · +2 more

Hard4–6%~3 Q/paper
18

Chemical Kinetics

Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous); factors affecting rate of reaction · Concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction · Rate law and specific rate constant; integrated rate equations and half lives · +2 more

Hard3–5%~3 Q/paper
19

Surface Chemistry

Adsorption: physisorption and chemisorption; factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids · Catalysis: homogenous and heterogeneous; activity and selectivity of solid catalysts · Enzyme catalysis; colloidal state: distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspensions · +3 more

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
20

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Principles and methods of extraction: concentration, oxidation, reduction electrolytic method and refining · Occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron

Easy2–3%~2 Q/paper
21

p-Block Elements (Groups 15, 16, 17, 18)

Group 15 elements: general introduction; electronic configuration; occurrence; oxidation states; trends in physical and chemical properties; nitrogen: preparation, properties and uses · Compounds of nitrogen: ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid — important compounds · Group 16 elements: general introduction; electronic configuration; occurrence; oxidation states; trends in properties; sulphur — allotropic forms; compounds of sulphur · +3 more

Hard6–8%~5 Q/paper
22

d- and f-Block Elements

General introduction; electronic configuration; occurrence and characteristics of transition metals · General trends in properties of the first-row transition metals: metallic character; ionisation enthalpy; oxidation states; ionic radii; colour; catalytic property; magnetic properties; interstitial compounds; alloy formation · Preparation and properties of K₂Cr₂O₇ and KMnO₄ · +2 more

Medium3–5%~3 Q/paper
23

Coordination Compounds

Coordination compounds: introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes · IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds · Bonding: Werner's theory, VBT, CFT; isomerism (structural and stereo) · +1 more

Hard3–5%~3 Q/paper
24

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Haloalkanes: nomenclature; nature of C−X bond; physical and chemical properties; mechanism of substitution reactions; optical rotation · Haloarenes: nature of C−X bond; substitution reactions (directive influence of halogen) · Uses and environmental effects of dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT

Hard3–5%~3 Q/paper
25

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Alcohols: nomenclature; methods of preparation; physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols as a case study) · Identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols; mechanism of dehydration · Uses of methanol and ethanol · +2 more

Medium3–4%~3 Q/paper
26

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Aldehydes and ketones: nomenclature; nature of carbonyl group; methods of preparation; physical and chemical properties; mechanism of nucleophilic addition; reactivity of alpha hydrogen · Uses of aldehydes and ketones · Carboxylic acids: nomenclature; acidic nature; methods of preparation; physical and chemical properties; uses

Hard4–6%~4 Q/paper
27

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Amines: nomenclature; classification; structure; methods of preparation; physical and chemical properties; uses · Identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines · Diazonium salts: preparation; chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic chemistry

Medium3–4%~3 Q/paper
28

Biomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in Everyday Life

Carbohydrates: classification (aldoses and ketoses); monosaccharides (glucose and fructose); D-L configuration; oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose); polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen) · Proteins: elementary idea of amino acids; peptide bond; polypeptides; proteins; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure; denaturation of proteins; enzymes · Hormones: elementary idea (excluding structure) · +6 more

Easy4–6%~4 Q/paper

Chapter Difficulty Breakdown — NEET Chemistry

Easy Chapters (9)

Medium Chapters (11)

Hard Chapters (8)

Common Myths About NEET Chemistry

MYTH
NEET Chemistry requires memorising every organic reaction
FACT
NEET Organic Chemistry tests NCERT-level reactions and basic mechanism understanding. You don't need JEE-level mechanism mastery — focus on NCERT reactions and product identification.
MYTH
Physical Chemistry in NEET has very hard numericals
FACT
NEET Physical Chemistry numericals are straightforward formula-application problems — unlike JEE which tests multi-step derivations. Master the formulas and practice 10–15 NEET PYQs per chapter.