Every major idea—mole concept, atomic structure, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solutions, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry—is rooted here. Understand every principle, rule, and concept. NCERT is your compass. (Image: AI Generated)– Vinit Gangwal and Yogesh Malav
Cracking Chemistry in NEET UG 2026 is a bit like navigating a three-lane highway where each lane— Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, which demands their driving style. With the right map, steady practice, and disciplined revision, Chemistry can turn from a confusing maze into the most scoring part of your NEET UG journey. Here’s a fully detailed, chapter-wise strategy and focus areas to help you master all three sections with confidence.
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Physical Chemistry is often seen as the “mathematics of Chemistry”—logical, number-driven, and concept-heavy. Think of it as building a sturdy house: if your foundation is strong, the structure stands tall even during the toughest tests.
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Build a strong conceptual foundation from the NCERT
Every major idea—mole concept, atomic structure, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solutions, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry—is rooted here. Understand every principle, rule, and concept. NCERT is your compass.
Deep Understanding of Each Formula and Its Uses
Don’t just memorise formulas. Understand where they come from, why they work, and where they don’t. This reduces mistakes during problem-solving. Create a formula notebook and write important formulas, rules, unit conversions, and shortcuts in one dedicated notebook. Revise it every 2–3 days for smooth recall during exams.
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Solve NCERT Examples, PYQs, Mock Test and Practice Questions
Complete all NCERT examples, in-text questions, and exercise problems. These are the most reliable indicators of NEET question patterns.
Regular Numerical Practice
Daily numerical practice is the lifeblood of Physical Chemistry. Solve 20–30 questions daily, ranging from easy to NEET-level. This builds both speed and accuracy.
Continuous Revision
Physical Chemistry is easy to forget, making consistent revision non-negotiable. Revise formulas and key concepts every 2–3 days. If your concepts are strong, numerical practice is consistent, and revision is regular, Physical Chemistry becomes one of the most scoring areas in NEET.
What to focus on in Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry is like a treasure map—every detail in NCERT is a clue. When you read carefully and repeatedly, the entire picture becomes predictable and high-scoring.
Start Strong with Basic Chapters
Build your base with these key chapters:
— Periodic Table and Trends
— Chemical Bonding
— Coordination Compounds
— P-block, D-block, & F-block behaviors
Make Short and Effective Notes
Write oxidation states, colour changes, reactions, tables, exceptions, and trends in crisp notes for fast revision. Inorganic needs both understanding and recall. Repeated reading helps facts settle into long-term memory.
With multiple NCERT revisions, memorisation of trends and exceptions, and consistent PYQ practice, Inorganic Chemistry becomes the easiest scoring section.
Organic Chemistry is like learning a new language—you must understand the grammar before building sentences. Once the basics click, reactions begin to feel natural, and scoring becomes easy.
Build a Solid Foundation with GOC
Start with General Organic Chemistry (GOC). Inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, intermediates, acidity-basicity, mechanisms—these form the backbone of all future chapters.
Chapter-wise Study After Isomerism, as this sequence helps you understandthe reaction series smoothly.
After GOC, study:
— Isomerism
— Hydrocarbons
— Haloalkanes
— Alcohols
— Aldehydes & Ketones
— Carboxylic Acids
— Amines
— Biomolecules
Understand the Mechanism, Don’t Memorise
Know why a reaction happens and which intermediate forms are involved. Mechanism-based learning creates long-term clarity. Create a reaction notebook and write reactants, products, conditions, mechanisms, and rules in one organised notebook. This becomes your quick-revision handbook. Remember to revise Nomenclature, Conversions, and Reaction Series
When GOC is strong, NCERT is revised repeatedly, reactions are practised, and PYQs are solved, Organic Chemistry becomes very easy and scoring. Mastering all three branches—Physical, Inorganic, and Organic—requires concept clarity, regular practice, and consistent revision. With the right strategy, reliable sources, and disciplined study, Chemistry can become the highest-scoring subject in NEET-UG.
Gangwal and Malav are experts in Chemistry at ALLEN Career Institute, Kota


