Inorganic Chemistry Chapters for NEET 2026 Preparation with Weightage

Some of the best books for NEET Chemistry are: 1. NCERT Chemistry textbooks for Class 11 2. NCERT Chemistry textbooks for Class 12 3. Dinesh Chemistry Guide 4. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry 5. Organic Chemistry Objective by Arihant 6. Moderns ABC of Chemistry for Class 11 and Class 12 7. Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon 8. Physical Chemistry by P Bahadur 9. Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee 10. Practice Books by VK Jaiswal (Inorganic), MS Chauhan (Organic) and N Awasthi (Physical) Apart from these, you must also refer to previous years' NEET question papers and take ample mock tests to excel in this subject.

The NMC has released the syllabus for NEET 2026 examination. The NMC NEET UG syllabus 2026 is published on the website of the National Medical Commission (NMC) - nmc.org.in. Candidates can download the NMC syllabus for NEET 2026 here - https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam-syllabus

The National Medical Commission (NMC) revised the NEET syllabus in 2024. In the Biology, chapters were removed in around six units. The table brings the list of chapters and topics along with the units, which were removed in the NEET syllabus. 

Units	Chapters/Topics
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants	Animal tissues; Morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive) of an insect (Frog). (Brief account only)
Plant Physiology	·         Transport in plants: Movement of water, gases and nutrients; Cell to cell transport-Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport; Plant – water relations – Imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis; Long distance transport of water – Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure and guttation; Transpiration-Opening and closing of stomata; Uptake and translocation of mineral nutrients-Transport of food, phloem transport, Mass flow hypothesis; Diffusion of gases (brief mention). ·         Mineral nutrition: Essential minerals, macro and micronutrients and their role; Deficiency symptoms; Mineral toxicity; Elementary idea of Hydroponics as a method to study mineral nutrition; Nitrogen metabolism-Nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.
Human Physiology	Digestion and absorption; Alimentary canal and digestive glands; Role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones; Peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; Caloric value of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; Egestion; Nutritional and digestive disorders – PEM, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea.
Reproduction	Reproduction in organisms: Reproduction, a characteristic feature of all organisms for continuation of species; Modes of reproduction – Asexual and sexual; Asexual reproduction; Modes-Binary fission, sporulation, budding, gemmule, fragmentation; vegetative propagation in plants.
Biology and Human Welfare	Improvement in food production; Plant breeding, tissue culture, single cell protein, Biofortification; Apiculture and Animal husbandry.
Ecology and Environment	Organisms and environment: Habitat and niche; Population and ecological adaptations Ecosystem Patterns: Nutrient cycling (carbon and phosphorous); Ecological succession; Ecological Services fixation, pollination, oxygen release. Biodiversity and its conservation: Sacred Groves. Environmental issues: Air pollution and its control; Water pollution and its control; Agrochemicals and their effects; Solid waste management; Radioactive waste management; Greenhouse effect and global warning; Ozone depletion; Deforestation; Any three case studies as success stories addressing environmental issues.

Also Read: NEET Biology Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage

There is no specific or defined ratio of Class 11 and Class in which questions are set from the NEET syllabus. It varies from year to year. Based on the previous year's and this year's NEET question paper analysis, it has been observed that the ratio of the Class 12 syllabus is higher than that of the Class 11 syllabus. Here we present the subject-wise ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 NEET syllabi based on last year's analysis. Physics Class 11 - 40% Class 12 - 60% Chemistry: Class 11 - 46% Class 12 - 54% Biology: Class 11 - 53% Class 12 - 47%. The ratio may vary next year.

Yes, NCERT books are sufficient to complete the NEET syllabus. A number of past years' NEET toppers have claimed that they referred only to NCERT books for preparation. NCERT textbooks act as the base to complete the syllabus and develop conceptual clarity and understanding of the topics and chapters. However, for practice purposes, students may refer to other books and resources as well. It is advised that while starting the NEET preparation, candidates refer to the NCERT books and move towards other books and advanced resources after that.

The NCERT books help you in clearing your doubts regarding the concepts. Conceptual clarity is really important both for NEET and JEE exams. Other than that, you can refer to Arihant and MTG books. They have a good approach in the practice exercises and are all to the level of NEET only. They can help you a lot. Then in these books, you can refer to the previous years' questions and so you can get an idea of the questions and the type of questions that are repeated. Practice more and try to solve many questions in time. That will help you to get good marks which will eventually lead you to a good college through the NEET exam. All the best!

The National Testing Agency (NTA), had clarified the reason behind changing the NEET 2024 syllabus. NTA stated, "Due to the COVID-19 scenario, various School Boards deleted portions of each subject's syllabus. The deleted portion is still not being taken back by these Boards. The deletions were not uniform across various boards. Hence, a number of requests were received by the NTA for the revision of the syllabus." Last year, before the NEET exam, several students and parents asked NTA to release the rationalised NEET syllabus. Since the syllabus of NEET was already released before the rationalisation took place, 

The NEET Chemistry syllabus is segragated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry chapters. The units covered in these three areas are given below.

Physical Chemistry

Unit I: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Unit II: Atomic Structure

Unit III: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Unit IV: Chemical Thermodynamics

Unit V: Solutions

Unit VI: Equilibrium

Unit VII: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Unit VIII: Chemical Kinetics

Inorganic Chemistry

Unit IX: Classification in Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Unit X: p-Block Elements

Unit XI: d and f Block Elements

Unit XII: Coordination Compounds

Organic Chemistry

Unit XIII: Purification and Charactisation of Organic Compounds

Unit XIV: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

Unit XV: Hydrocarbons

Unit XVI: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Unit XVII: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Unit XIX: Biomolecules

Unit XX: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

Also Read: NEET Chemistry Syllabus With Chapter-wise Weightage

No, the topic or chapter on earthworm is not included in the NEET Biology syllabus. The NEET syllabus underwent changes wherein certain topics were removed and various topics have been added from other state Boards. In the NEET revised syllabus, there was no mention of the Earthworms topic. Under the unit of Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, the topic of 'Nervous and reproductive of an insect and Frog.' Based on last year's syllabus, it is estimated that the insect is cockroach, along with frog. Hence, it can be estimated that the Earthworm topic will not be included in the NEET Biology syllabus as well. 

The chapters carrying high weightage in the NEET Physics syllabus are as follows:

• Thermodynamcs
• Current Electricity
• Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

The following table brings the chapter-wise weightage of NEET Physics syllabus based on previous year's analysis.

Name of the chapter	Number of questions asked (Approx.)	Weightage in percent
Alternating current	1	4
Atoms	0-1	1.5
Current electricity	2	8
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	2	6
Electric Charges and Fields	1	4.5
Electromagnetic induction	1	4
Electromagnetic waves	1	5
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	1	4.5
Gravitation	0-1	2
Kinetic theory	1	3
Laws of Motion	1	3
Magnetism and Matter	1	2.5
Mechanical Properties of Fluids	0-1	2
Mechanical Properties of Solids	0-1	2
Motion in a Plane	0-1	1.5
Motion in a Straight Line	0-1	1.5
Moving Charges and Magnetism	1	2.5
Nuclei	0-1	1.5
Oscillations	0-1	1.5
Physical World, Units and Measurements	0-1	2
Ray optics and optical instruments	1	5
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits	2	6
System of Particles and Rotational Motion	1	5
Thermal Properties of Matter	0-1	2
Thermodynamics	2	9
Wave optics	1	5
Waves	0-1	1.5
Work, Energy and Power	1	4
Total	45	100

Also Read: NEET Physics Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage

There is no specific or defined ratio of Class 11 and Class in which questions are set from the NEET syllabus. It varies from year to year. Based on the previous year NEET question paper analysis, it has been observed that the ratio of the Class 12 syllabus is higher than that of Class 12 syllabus. Here we present the subject-wise ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 NEET syllabus based on last year's analysis. Physics Class 11 - 42% Class 12 - 58% Chemistry: Class 11 - 42% Class 12 - 58% Biology: Class 11 - 53% Class 12 - 47%. .

The Chemistry section of NEET is divided into three sub-sections: Physical, Organic and Inorganic. The least number of questions are from Physical Chemistry. Inorganic and Organic Chemistry chapters have almost similar weightage. In terms of the ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus of NEET the latter has a higher weightage. The total number of questions asked from the Chemistry section will be 50, out of which 45 questions have to be attempted. The topics carrying high weightage in NEET based on last year's analysis are given in the table below.

NEET Chemistry Topics	Number of Questions
Organic Chemistry	18
Inorganic Chemistry	17
Physical Chemistry	15