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Updated on Jul 9, 2026 00:50 IST
Physical Chemistry forms an important and major part of the NEET 2027 syllabus. Medical aspirants preparing to appear for NEET must prepare for the Physical Chemistry chapters for NEET to get a good score in the Chemistry section. Physical Chemistry topics like Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, and Equilibrium carry high weightage.

Physical Chemistry Chapters for NEET 2027, along with their weightage, are shared on this page. Candidates should cover the complete Physical Chemistry NEET syllabus and focus more on high-weightage topics such as Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Equilibrium, etc.

NEET Physical Chemistry Syllabus 2026

Physical Chemistry Chapter for NEET: Chemistry is one of the important sections among Biology and Physics. The weightage of Physical Chemistry in NEET is 40 percent. The major chapters from Physical Chemistry for NEET UG are Thermodynamics, Equilibrium and Chemical Kinetics. Students who want to score high marks in NEET Chemistry must focus on Physical Chemistry. They can refer to the NCERT Chemistry textbook for preparation.

NEET Chemistry syllabus comprises topics based on Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Students have to check the NEET UG exam syllabus to know the important topics for exam preparation. Moreover, candidates must practice NEET PYQ to know the exam difficulty level and how questions are framed. Check the page for NEET UG Chemistry syllabus, distributions of questions, chapter-wise weightage, preparation tips and more.

Table of contents
  • Physical Chemistry NEET Syllabus 2027
  • Physical Chemistry Chapters for NEET: Distribution of Questions
  • Physical Chemistry NEET Chapter-wise Weightage
  • NEET 2027 Exam Pattern
  • Best Books for NEET Physical Chemistry
  • Preparation Tips for NEET Physical Chemistry Chapters

Physical Chemistry NEET Syllabus 2027

The total Physical Chemistry chapters for NEET include eight units. The NEET Physical Chemistry Syllabus of these units or chapters is shared in the table below.

Unit & Chapter Name

Topics Covered

Unit I: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory, Laws of chemical combination, empirical and molecular formulae

Unit II: Atomic Structure

Nature of electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, de Broglie's relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Concept of atomic orbitals, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule

Unit III: Chemical Bonding, Molecular Structure

Kossel-Lewis approach, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Quantum mechanical approach to covalent bonding, Molecular Orbital Theory, Elementary idea of metallic bonding, Hydrogen bonding

Unit IV: Chemical Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics

Unit V: Solutions

Concentration, Raoult's law, Determination of molecular mass, Van't Hoff Factor

Unit VI: Equilibrium 

Meaning of equilibrium, Equilibria involving physical processes, chemical processes, Ionic equilibrium, PH scale

Unit VII: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Electronic concepts of oxidation, Electrochemical Cells, Nernst equation, Gibbs' energy change, fuel cells

Unit VIII: Chemical Kinetics

Rate of a chemical reaction, rate law, rate constants, Arrhenius theory, activation energy, collision theory

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any change in NEET 2026 syllabus?
A: 

There is no change in the NEET 2026 syllabus by NTA. The NEET syllabus 2026 was released on January 8, 2026 by the NTA based on the NMC-notified syllabus on December 23, 2025. As per the latest syllabus PDF, no new chapter has been added and there is no deletion of chapter as well.

Q:   Is NEET OMR Sheet 2026 Released?
A: 

Yes, the NEET OMR sheet 2026 has been released on the official website. Candidates can access their OMR response sheets by using the login link.

Q:   Is Re NEET UG 2026 postponed?
A: 

No, the RE NEET 2026 was not postponed. The exam was held as scheduled on June 21.

Q:   When will NTA release NEET OMR Sheet 2026?
A: 

The NTA released the NEET OMR sheet 2026 on July 13 and also provided the opportunity to challenge the responses recorded of the candidates till July 15.  Candidates can download the OMR answer sheet using the application number and password.

Physical Chemistry Chapters for NEET: Distribution of Questions

Have a look at the number of questions that can be expected from Physical Chemistry NEET chapters from the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum.

Particulars

Physical Chemistry Questions from Class 11

Physical Chemistry Questions from Class 12

Number of Questions

6

8

Note: The above ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 questions in NEET Physical Chemistry is based on last year.

Also Read: NEET syllabus 2027

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Physical Chemistry NEET Chapter-wise Weightage

The table below enlists the topics from the Physical Chemistry NEET chapters along with the tentative weightage in percentage.

Physical Chemistry Chapters and Topics

Average No. of Questions

Weightage

Chemical Equilibrium

3

6%

Chemical Kinetics

3

6%

Electrochemistry

2

4%

Ionic Equilibrium

1

2%

Mole Concept

3

6%

Atomic Structure

2

4%

Redox Reaction

1

2%

Thermodynamics

3

6%

Also Read: NEET 2027 Chapter Wise Weightage

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   If I opt to participate in second round of NEET UG counseling, will my allotted seat of first round be cancelled?
A: 

In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.

Q:   Will candidates be provided with face masks at the NEET exam centres?
A: 

Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.

Q:   After I join a college allotted during the Second Round of NEET UG Counseling, can I leave or resign the seat?
A: 

Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.

Q:   What are the languages in which NEET will be conducted?
A: 

NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Bengali
  4. Urdu
  5. Assamese
  6. Gujarati
  7. Marathi
  8. Odia
  9. Kannada
  10. Tamil
  11. Malayalam
  12. Punjabi
  13. Telugu.

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NEET 2027 Exam Pattern

NEET exam tests the candidates’ knowledge in three subjects – Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. There are 45 questions related to the Chemistry subject out of the total 180 questions. As per the NEET exam pattern, the NEET exam has 180 questions. The table shows the exam structure of NEET.

Subject

Number of Questions

Marks

Physics

45

180

Chemistry

45

180

Botany

45

180

Zoology

45

180

Total

180

720

Also Read: NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2027

Best Books for NEET Physical Chemistry

Some of the best Physical Chemistry books for NEET are shared below-

  • Wiley's Physical Chemistry for NEET by Vipul Mehta
  • Problems in Physical Chemistry for NEET with NCERT Exemplar by Narendra Awasthi
  • A Textbook of Physical Chemistry for NEET by Dr OP Tandon and Dr AS Singh
  • Beat the NEET Physical Chemistry for NEET by Sailajananda Raychaudhuri
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the number of NEET exam centres in 2026?
A: 

The NTA will announce the number of NEET exam centres 2026 in the result PDF. As per the last year’s data, the exam centres were around 5,453. The exam was conducted in 566 cities. 

Q:   What is the procedure to challenge NEET OMR sheets?
A: 

The responses marked on the OMR Sheet of NEET are scanned and uploaded on the official website of NTA. The responses marked are read and captured by the machines, which can sometimes lead to smudging of the responses. Therefore, there can be errors in the scanned copy of NEET OMR sheet. If a student finds any such error in their OMR sheet, they have the provision to challenge them. Candidates have to pay a processing fee of INR 200 per response challenged. The steps for challenging the OMR sheet of NEET are given below:

  1. Go to the official website of NTA NEET
  2. Login using the NEET application number and password or date of birth
  3. Click on “OMR Challenge”
  4. You will see the questions in sequential order
  5. Select Question (s) for which you wish to challenge the Recorded Response.
  6. Once you select any Question for Challenge, you will see three options under the column ‘Candidate’s Claim’.
  7. If you wish to challenge this option, you may use the Options given in the ‘Candidate’s Claim’ column.
  8. After clicking your desired option, for Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology for NEET (UG) - 2023, scroll down, ‘Submit’, and move to the next screen.
  9. You will see a screen displaying your challenges.
  10. Click on ‘Submit' and Pay Fee Finally’.
  11. Select Mode of Payment and Pay a processing fee of INR 200 for each question/grade challenged. Make payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm.
  12. After successful payment, download/print the Answer Key challenge receipt
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Q:   What is the total number of NEET exam cities?
A: 

The total number of exam cities for NEET is 566. The number of NEET exam cities in India are 552 and in abroad are 14. The number of exam cities in India changes every year. The exact number is known through the notification PDF.

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