NEET 2022 Exam will be held on 17 July 2022 and, the NEET UG 2022 Application Form Notification has been released. As you already know that there are a few months left for the NEET 2022 exam. Candidates must find the chemistry preparation to be the most scoring part. The syllabus of Chemistry is divided into mainly three Sections Physical, Organic, and Chemistry. In comparison to Physics and Biology, Chemistry is the most scored subject. Therefore, the candidates must start NEET Chemistry preparation. When you start preparing for NEET Chemistry, it is quite obvious that it seems to be difficult, but we have shared tips and tricks to help you out. In this article, we will discuss NEET Chemistry Preparation.
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Quick Facts
Before discussing the whole NTA NEET UG 2022 entrance exam like the Application form, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, NEET 2022 cutoff (Expected), counseling, etc., let’s look at the Quick fact about NEET.
Features | Specifications |
Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Date | 17 July 2022 (Released) |
Level of NEET Examination | National-level |
Category | Undergraduate |
Mode of Exam | Offline Mode (Pen, Paper) |
Duration of Examination | 3 hours & 20 minutes |
Total Number of Questions | 200 Multiple Choice Questions |
Languages available for the Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi |
NEET 2022 Chemistry Pattern
The table below carries the structure of the Chemistry section in the NEET 2022 exam.
Chemistry | Number of Questions | Marking Scheme |
Chemistry Section A | 35 | 140 |
Chemistry Section B | 15 | 40 |
Total | 50 (45 applicable for attempt) | 180 |
How to Prepare for NEET Chemistry (Strategies)
- Create short chemistry notes for the last minute revision.
- Start full revision as soon as you complete the NEET 2022 syllabus
- Practice as several sample papers of NEET Chemistry as you can
- Practice last years question papers for the NEET exam.
NEET 2022 Chemistry Important Topics
- Some basic principles of Organic chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Coordination compounds
- In Organic Chemistry
- Some basic principles and techniques
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Chaper Wise Distribution
The following table brings the topics from the NEET Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage as per the assigned.
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Class XI | ||
Unit | Topic / Chapters | Weightage* |
I | Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 1% |
II | Structure of Atom | 2% |
III | Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties | 2% |
IV | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5% |
V | States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 2% |
VI | Thermodynamics | 8% |
VII | Equilibrium | 6% |
VIII | Redox Reactions | 3% |
IX | Hydrogen | |
X | s-Block Elements | 2% |
XI | Some p-Block Elements | 2% |
XII | Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques | 4% |
XIII | Hydrocarbons | 3% |
XIV | Environmental Chemistry | 2% |
Class XII | ||
Unit | Topic / Chapters | Weightage* |
I | Solid State | 2% |
II | Solutions | 5% |
III | Electrochemistry | 2% |
IV | Chemical Kinetics | 3% |
V | Surface Chemistry | 2% |
VI | Isolation of Elements | 2% |
VII | p-Block Elements | 5% |
VIII | d- and f-Block Elements | 4% |
IX | Coordination Compounds | 9% |
X | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 3% |
XI | Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 4% |
XII | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 4% |
XIII | Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen | 2% |
XIV | Biomolecules | 3% |
XV | Polymers | 3% |
XVI | Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2% |
Total | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is the NEET syllabus reduced for 2022?
Ans. There is no change in NEET 2022 syllabus officially announced yet.
Q2. What are the important topics for the Chemistry section?
Ans. The important topics for the Chemistry section include Surface Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Hydrocarbons, Thermodynamics, etc.
Q3. How many questions will be there from each section?
Ans. There will be 180 questions in NEET 2022, out of which 90 will be from Biology and 45 each from Physics and Chemistry.
Q4. Which chapters have more weightage in NEET?
Ans. From Physics subjects, Thermodynamics and Optics, while from Chemistry, Thermodynamics and Carbon Compounds have the highest weightage of NEET 2022. While from Biology, Diversity from Living Organisms, Human Physiology and Genetics and Evolution have a better chapter wise weightage of NEET 2022.
Q. How many questions are asked in the NEET Chemistry subjects?
Ans. NEET Chemistry question paper comprises 45 questions.