IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Chemistry Syllabus

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Entrance Exam 2026 ( IISER Entrance Exam )

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IISER Entrance Exam 2025 will consist of 15 questions from the IAT 2025 Chemistry syllabus. Candidates preparing for the IISER exam 2025 must go to the Chemistry syllabus specified by the exam officials. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the IISER entrance exam 2025 chemistry syllabus of class 11 and 12 NCERT books. Also, check out the weigh

bIISER Entrance Exam 2025 will consist of 15 questions from the IAT 2025 Chemistry syllabus. Candidates preparing for the IISER exam 2025 must go to the Chemistry syllabus specified by the exam officials. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the IISER entrance exam 2025 chemistry syllabus of class 11 and 12 NCERT books. Also, check out the weightage of Chemistry questions asked in the examination.

IAT Chemistry Syllabus

IISER Entrance Exam 2025 Chemistry Syllabus

IISER Entrance Exam 2205 Chemistry syllabus stipulates the chapters from which the exam officials will test the candidate's domain knowledge in the IAT 2025 examination. Interested applicants who are inclined towards the life sciences, the Chemistry section of the IAT 2025 assesses a broad understanding of fundamental biological concepts. IAT 2025 Chemistry Syllabus summarises the important topic of Class 11 and 12 NCERT Books.

Also Read: IISER 2025 New Changes Introduced: Check for Newly Added Courses, Eligibility, Seat Intake Details 

IISER Entrance Exam 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025, at various exam centres across the nation. Interested applicants will be able to fill out the IAT 2025 application form from March 3, 2025 onwards. Candidates are advised to check out the IISER 2025 eligibility criteria meticulously before applying to not lose their candidature at any stage of the admission process. The IISER 2025 Chemistry syllabus encompasses a broad range of topics, from basic concepts like atomic structure and stoichiometry to more advanced areas like organic reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics.

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  • IISER Aptitude Test Chemistry Syllabus 2025
  • IISER Entrance Exam 2025: Subject Weightage
  • Best IISER Aptitude Test Books for Chemistry

IISER Aptitude Test Chemistry Syllabus 2025

For better preparation for the IISER exam, the candidate must review the complete IISER 2025 syllabus as the questions asked will test the candidate's analytic ability. Candidates can find out the detailed IAT Chemistry syllabus 2025 here in this article. A strong grasp of these topics, typically covered in the Class 11 and 12 NCERT Chemistry curriculum, is essential for success in this section of the IAT.

IISER Chemistry Syllabus 2025: Class 11

Check out the IAT 2025 Chemistry syllabus of class 11 NCERT of Chemistry domain from here:

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory: Concept of atom, molecule, element, and compound, Laws of chemical combination, Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae, Chemical equations, and stoichiometry.
Structure of the Atom: Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles, Atomic Models, Developments Leading to the Bohr’s Model of Atom, Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen Atom, Towards Quantum, Mechanical Model of the Atom, Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Genesis of Periodic Classification, Modern Periodic Law and the Present Form of the Periodic Table, Electronic Configurations of
Elements and the Periodic Table, Electronic Configurations and Types of Elements: s-, p-, d-, f- Blocks, Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure: Kössel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding, Ionic or Electrovalent Bond, Bond Parameters, The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory, Valence Bond Theory, Hybridisation, Molecular Orbital Theory, Bonding in Some Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules, Hydrogen Bonding
The d- & f-block elements: Position in the Periodic Table, Electronic Configurations of the dBlock Elements, General Properties of the Transition Elements (d-Block), Some Important Compounds of Transition Elements, The Lanthanoids, The Actinoids, Applications of d- and fBlock Elements.
Coordination compounds: Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds, Definitions of Some Important Terms Pertaining to Coordination Compounds, Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds, Isomerism in Coordination Compounds, Bonding in Coordination Compounds, Bonding in Metal Carbonyls, Importance and Applications of Coordination Compounds
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic Terms, Measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Calorimetry, Enthalpy Change, ΔH of a Reaction – Reaction Enthalpy, Enthalpies for Different Types of
Reactions, Spontaneity, Gibbs Energy Change and Equilibrium
Equilibrium: Equilibrium in Physical Processes, Equilibrium in Chemical Processes – Dynamic Equilibrium, Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constant, Homogeneous Equilibria,
Heterogeneous Equilibria, Applications of Equilibrium Constants, Relationship between Equilibrium Constant K, Reaction Quotient Q and Gibbs Energy G, Factors Affecting Equilibria, Ionic Equilibrium in Solution, Acids, Bases and Salts, Ionization of Acids and Bases, Buffer Solutions, Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts.
Redox Reactions: Classical Idea of Redox Reactions-Oxidation and Reduction Reactions, Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions, Oxidation Number, Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes.

Also Read: IISER Biology Syllabus 2025: Check Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT Biology Syllabus Here 

IISER Chemistry Syllabus 2025: Class 12

Check out the IAT 2025 Chemistry syllabus of class 11 NCERT of Chemistry domain from here:

Solutions: Types of Solutions, Expressing Concentration of Solutions, Solubility, Vapour Pressure of Liquid Solutions, Ideal and Non-ideal Solutions, Colligative Properties and
Determination of Molar Mass, Abnormal Molar Masses

Electrochemistry: Electrochemical Cells, Galvanic Cells, Nernst Equation, Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions, Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis, Batteries, Fuel Cells, Corrosion
Chemical Kinetics: Rate of a Chemical Reaction, Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction, Integrated Rate Equations, Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction, Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions.

Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques: General Introduction, Tetravalence of Carbon: Shapes of Organic Compounds, Structural Representations of Organic Compounds, Classification of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature of Organic Compounds, Isomerism, Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism, Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds, Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds, Quantitative Analysis
Hydrocarbons: Classification, Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Carcinogenicity and Toxicity
Haloalkanes and haloarenes: Classification, Nomenclature, Nature of C–X Bond, Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes, Preparation of Haloarenes, Physical Properties, Chemical Reactions, Polyhalogen Compounds
Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Classification, Nomenclature, Structures of Functional Groups, Alcohols and Phenols, Some Commercially Important Alcohols, Ethers.

Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids: Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Group, Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones, Physical Properties, Chemical Reactions, Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones, Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxyl Group, Methods of Preparation of Carboxylic Acids, Physical Properties, Chemical Reactions, Uses of Carboxylic
Acids.
Organic compounds containing nitrogen: Structure of Amines, Classification, Nomenclature, Preparation of Amines, Physical Properties, Chemical Reactions, Method of Preparation of Diazonium Salts, Physical Properties, Chemical Reactions, Importance of Diazonium Salts in Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds
Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Enzymes, Vitamins, Nucleic Acids, Hormones

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the level of the IISER Entrance Exam syllabus?
A: 

The IISER Entrance Exam syllabus is in tune with the Class 11 and 12 Board exam syllabus. The questions in the examination are asked from four domains of the Science subject, which are Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

As per the syllabus mentioned in the information brochure of IISER, it is observed that in the Biology subject maximum syllabus is covered from the Class 12 book. For the subjects of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, the syllabus is equally distributed in Class 11 and 12.

Q:   What is the syllabus for Biology in IISER 2025 entrance examination?
A: 

The syllabus for Biology in IISER 2025 entrance exam is mentioned below- Diversity in the living world. 1. Structural organisation in animals- Animal tissues, organs and organ systems (earthworm, cockroach and frog) 2. Structural organisation in plants- morphology and anatomy of flowering plants. 3. Cell structure and function. 4. Plant and Animal physiology. 5. Human Physiology. 6. Reproduction 7. Genetics and Evolution 8. Biology and human welfare 9. Biotechnology and its applications 10. Ecology and environment.

Q:   What is the syllabus for Chemistry in IISER entrance examination?
A: 

The IISER entrance exam Chemistry syllabus is given below.

  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • States of matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox reactions
  • Hydrogen
  • The s-block Elements
  • The p-Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry 
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • The solid state
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • General principles and processes of the isolation of elements
  • The d and f block elements
  • Coordination compounds
  • Haloalkanes and haloarenes
  • Alcohols, phenols and ether
  • Aldehydes
  • Ketones and carboxylic acids
  • Organic compounds containing nitrogen, biomolecules and polymers
  • Chemistry in everyday life.

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IISER Entrance Exam 2025: Subject Weightage

The IISER Entrance Exam Marking Scheme and subject weightage is as follows:

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Physics

15

60

Chemistry

15

60

Chemistry

15

60

Mathematics

15

60

Total

60

240

Marking scheme: Candidates will be awarded three marks for each correct answer. There will be negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer.

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Best IISER Aptitude Test Books for Chemistry

Here we bring the list of top books for the IISER Aptitude Test Chemistry section.

Books

Author

NCERT Chemistry Class XI

NCERT

NCERT Chemistry Class XII

NCERT

Organic Chemistry

Morrison and Boyd

Inorganic Chemistry for IIT JEE

O.P Tandon

Concise Inorganic Chemistry for JEE

J.D Lee

Numerical Chemistry

P Bahadur

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IISER answer key will be released on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key online. The answer key challenge window will open on June 9, 2026.

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The IISER exam date is June 7, 2026. The exam will commence at 9 AM and continue till 12 PM. It is a computer-based test.

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Answered a week ago

IISER score 200 or above is a good marks. It can help to get admission to IISER Pune and IISc Bangalore. Candidates must have a good conceptual knowledge, give priority to all four subjects. Prepare for the exam according to the exam syllabus and take mock test to score above 200.

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Answered a week ago

Based on previous year analysis, IAT exam is moderately difficult. It requires strong conceptual knowledge. Students who have prepared properly for exam can easily score good marks.

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It is quite difficult for the GEN / OBC category to get admission to IISER with 50 marks. Even the reserved category students have less chance in the later counelling round for admission. To secure admission, students must score above 150 marks.

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Answered a week ago

IISER exam is considered of moderate difficulty level. Majority of students finds Physics, and Mathematics challenging. PCM students may find biology tough while PCB students might find Mathematics tough. However, the difficulty level of IISER compared to JEE Main and Advanced is moderate to easy.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The last date to apply for IISER 2026 is April 13, 2026. IAT application form will be available on the website, iiseradmission.in. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

IISER 2026 application is available from March 5 to April 13. Eligible candidates can fill the application form online at iiseradmission.in. The process to fill the application form is registration, form filling, and payment of fees.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

IISER Berhampur released the application form for IISER 2026 on March 5, 2026. The registration link is updated on the website, iiseradmission.in.

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IISER 2026 application fee is updated online. The application fee for IISER 2026 is Rs. 2000 (General, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL). For other categories, the fee is Rs. 1000.

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