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Achieving 160+ marks in NEET 2027 Chemistry needs conceptual clarity, proper NCERT revision, and regular practice of MCQs. The marks allocated to Chemistry in the NEET exam are 180. So, for candidates planning to score 160+ marks, it is an important subject. To obtain 160 marks, candidates will have to make sure that their attempts are around 40 out of 45, with very few incorrect attempts.
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A successful preparation plan would include covering Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry while keeping accuracy and revision in mind. Candidates appearing for NEET 2027 can refer to previous years' papers, weightage of chapters, and mocks to determine important topics. Here, in this article, you can learn about scoring 160+ marks in NEET Chemistry, important chapters, NCERT strategy, and how not to do things.
Getting 160+ marks in NEET Chemistry is not only about finishing off the NEET Chemistry syllabus. High focus should be kept on weightage topics, regular revision, and practising for the exams. Some focus should also be given to Physical Chemistry formulas, Organic Chemistry reactions, and important Inorganic Chemistry facts from NCERT.
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A good combination of topic-wise preparation, revision of NEET Chemistry formulas, and frequent PYQs practice may assist you in minimising errors and improving accuracy. The difficult topics need to be revised frequently, mock tests need to be taken in a timely manner, and mistakes need to be analysed.
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The NEET chapter-wise weightage of the chapters is given in the table.
Chapter | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Classification of Elements & Periodicity | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
Amines | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Not all chapters are equal. The high-scoring NEET chemistry chapters must be revised thoroughly and should not be skipped at any cost, as they consistently offer the best marks for the time invested.
P-Block Elements (Class 12): Almost 4 to 5 questions are asked from this chapter alone. Memorise the properties of each group, the oxoacids of sulphur, nitrogen, phosphorus, and the anomalous behaviour of the first element.
Coordination Compounds: This is also a very scoring chapter in NEET. From this chapter, some important topics are VBT, CFT, naming, isomerism, and the EAN rule. Revise these thoroughly, as questions are asked from them every year.
Mole Concept & Stoichiometry: This is a very strong concept in Physical Chemistry. These are helpful in chapters such as Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Solutions. One should do at least 100-150 questions on these topics in your revision.
Organic Chemistry: Named Reactions: Named reactions in Organic Chemistry carry great importance, and questions are asked regarding this topic every year. Thus, one must revise reactions in NEET organic chemistry. The reactions are Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro, Clemmensen, Wolff-Kishner, Kolbe, and Reimer-Tiemann reactions. If you revise these in detail, it will also help you cover the reagents effectively
Chemical Bonding: Chemical Bonding is a chapter you should never skip. It would be a big mistake to leave it. Topics like Hybridisation, VSEPR, bond angle, bond length, dipole moment, and basic Molecular Orbital Theory are very important, and questions are definitely asked from them. If you revise these well, the chances of making mistakes are very low. It is a highly scoring chapter for NEET.
NCERT is an essential part of your Chemistry preparation, especially for Inorganic Chemistry.
NCERT Revision Checklist
Read the chapter.
Underline important properties of elements or compounds.
Revise important reactions and exceptions.
Attempt NCERT-based MCQs.
Go through tables.
Highlight difficult topics.
Practice PYQs upon completion of every chapter.
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Have a proper revision plan to make your NCERT preparation more productive.
First Reading
Understand the concepts.
Second Reading
Underline the important points and reactions.
Third Reading
Revise important facts and exceptions.
Before taking mock tests
Go through your underlined notes and formula sheets.
Physical Chemistry: Write down all the important NEET chemistry formulas on a sheet so you can revise all formulas quickly anytime, especially before taking the exam.
Inorganic Chemistry: Write all the exceptions and important tables of inorganic chemistry on one page for revision. So that you can quickly revise them and revise them daily, so that you don't forget them in the exam hall
Organic Chemistry: Revise the organic chemistry chapter thoroughly and write all the named reactions and important reagents in one place, and revise them frequently. Also, you can revise them before taking any mock test and going for the exam, so that you don't forget them in the exam hall.
Regular Revision: Revise these short notes multiple times so concepts stay fresh and you don’t forget them in the exam hall.
Previous Year Papers: Solve the past 10 years’ NEET previous year papers with proper time, and create exam-like conditions.
Mock Tests: Give as many NEET mock tests as possible, creating a full exam-like environment to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Mark your mistakes: While solving the mock test paper, please note down the mistakes you made and practice similar questions multiple times so you don't make the same mistake again.
Neglecting NCERT can miss some crucial concepts and facts, particularly in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
Leaving out PYQs can create problems in comprehending repeated concepts and patterns of questions.
Learning reactions without understanding can cause errors in application-based questions.
Neglecting revision of formulas can have an impact on speed and precision in Physical Chemistry.
Sitting for mock tests without analysing your errors can lead to repetition of the same errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, for inorganic chemistry almost all question are from NCERT, but for organic and physical chemistry need additional notes and PYQs.
On an average take 25 to 30 test for good score.
For getting good score you should not leave any chapter completely but if now time is short you can leave nuclear chemistry and advanced stereochemistry beyond R/S basics.
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