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Getting 160+ marks in Chemistry in NEET UG can be a practical goal for aspirants if they adopt a well-thought-out strategy. Chemistry is one of the high-scoring subjects in NEET, and there are quite a few questions that have been asked in NEET from NCERT-based concepts. To score well in Chemistry, aspirants need to pay attention to concepts, revise regularly and solve the previous year’s questions of NEET exam.
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A good strategy that includes a blend of theory study and NEET chemistry MCQ practice is very much required to enhance accuracy and speed. The aspirants who wish to secure 160+ marks need to focus on line-by-line revision of NCERT and solving questions based on formulas of Physical Chemistry along with the reaction mechanism of Organic Chemistry. Along with this, solving sample papers of NEET improves one’s test temperament and builds confidence.
In order to get 160+ in Chemistry, one needs to pay attention to high-scoring topics, effective revision methods, and examination-oriented practice, but not mere syllabus completion. The trick is to figure out the high-scoring topics such as Physical Chemistry formulas, Organic reaction mechanisms, and Inorganic NCERT facts.
A smart combination of choosing topics, revising NEET chemistry formulas, and solving PYQs can help avoid mistakes. With the right approach, even average students can convert Chemistry into their strongest-scoring subject in NEET UG.
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The NEET chapter-wise weightage of the chapters is given in the table.
The data is from the past six years, and chapters States of Matter, Hydrogen, The s-Block Element, Solid State, Surface Chemistry, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements are not in the NEET syllabus now
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 | |
States of Matter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Hydrogen | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The s-Block Element | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Solid State | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Surface Chemistry | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | |
Polymers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Environmental Chemistry | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
If you want to score 160+ marks in chemistry, you have to master the NCERT. In NEET, questions are often asked directly from NCERT, sometimes even line to line, especially in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Given below are some tips for reading the NCERT:
Study the NCERT line by line, and make sure to remember every exception mentioned, as it can be used to frame good questions. Also, be prepared for statement-based questions directly from the text.
Never skip in-text questions, as they are very important.
All the tables and charts given in the NCERT book, such as in the chapters like Periodic Properties and in inorganic chemistry, are very important, as direct questions are often asked from them in the exam.
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.
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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