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NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023 is provided by the NTA. As per the revised NEET exam pattern, applicants will get 200 minutes to attempt the paper. NEET 2023 Chemistry paper will have 50 MCQs divided into 2 sections i.e. A and B. Check NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2023
Section A will have 35 questions and Section B will have 15 questions. In section B, candidates will get the internal choice to attempt any 10 out of the 15 questions. Each question will be worth 4 marks. The total marks for NEET chemistry paper will be 180. Also, there will be negative marking to the extent of 25% for incorrect answers. Check NEET Exam Pattern 2023
NEET UG 2023 exam will be conducted in offline mode. The exam will be held in 13 languages including English and Hindi. On the exam day, you will get the question paper in the language selected by you in NEET application form. Download Language-wise NEET Question Papers
- NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights
- NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023
2.1 Marking Scheme for NEET Chemistry Paper - Important Topics for NEET Chemistry
- NEET Chemistry Chapter wise weightage
- NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis
5.1 Sample Questions from NEET Chemistry - Important Instructions for Candidates
- Frequently Asked Questions
NEET 2023 Chemistry Exam Pattern Highlights
| Features | Highlights |
| Mode of the Exam | Offline |
| Total Time Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Total Number of Questions | 50 Questions; Section A: 35, Section B: 15 |
| Number of Questions to be Attempted | 45; Section A: 35, Section B: 10 |
| Medium | English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, Assamese, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Urdu |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for an incorrect answer |
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NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023
NEET Mode of Examination: NEET 2023 will be conducted offline in pen and paper-based mode. During the time of the examination, candidates will be provided with a rough booklet.
NEET Syllabus: The exam covers both Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus of Chemistry from the NCERT curriculum.
NEET Marking Scheme: As per NEET 2023 Marking Scheme, candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
NEET Exam Duration: Candidates will get a total of 200 minutes to attempt 180 questions.
Medium of Question Paper: Candidates can choose to take the exam in any of the following 13 languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Odia, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Telugu.
| Medium of the exam | Exam Centre |
| English | All exam cities/centers |
| Tamil | Available only in exam centers in Tamil Nadu |
| Kannada | Available only in exam centers in Karnataka |
| Gujarati | Available only in exam centers in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Marathi | Available only in exam centers in Maharashtra |
| Assamese | Available only in exam centers in Assam |
| Hindi | All exam cities/centers |
| Telugu | Available only in exam centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Odia | Available only in exam centers in Orissa |
| English and Urdu | Available only in exam centers |
| Bengali | Available only in exam centers in West Bengal |
| Malayalam | Available only in exam centers in Kerala |
| Punjabi | Available only in exam centers in Punjab |
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NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023: Marking Scheme
Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No mark will be rewarded for unattempted questions. Candidates are advised not to fill in more than one option in the OMR sheet. If they do so then that question will be considered incorrect and you will get negative marks.
| Subject | Total Marks | Number of questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Sec A: 140 | Sec A: 35 | +4 marks will be awarded for each correct response -1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response |
| Sec B: 40 | Sec B: 15 | Internal Choice in Section B to attempt any 10 questions |
Important Topics for NEET Chemistry
NEET chemistry syllabus can be divided into 3 parts i.e Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. The weightage of questions asked from each section is almost the same every year.
- NEET Physical Chemistry: It’s the numerical section of NEET Chemistry.
- NEET Organic Chemistry: From this section, you must focus on memorizing the names of various compounds that constitute reagents, subtracts, etc.
- NEET Inorganic Chemistry: This section is considered the easiest section of NEET Chemistry.
Candidates must note that NEET 2023 syllabus will be reduced. As the classes will start late this year, candidates will not get enough time to cover all the important topics hence the authorities have decided to curtail NEET 2023 syllabus. Check NEET Chemistry Syllabus
Important Topics based on all the 3 sections of chemistry are mentioned in the table below:
| Organic Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Physical Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Amines | D Block Elements | Atomic Structure |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Classification of Elements & Periodicity | Mole Concept & Stoichiometry |
| Environmental Chemistry | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry |
| Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Coordination Compounds | Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics |
| Biomolecules | P Block Elements | Equilibrium |
| Hydrocarbons and their substituents | Practical Chemistry | Surface Chemistry |
| Polymers | Hydrogen and S Block Elements | Nuclear Chemistry |
| F Block Elements | States of Matter & Solutions | Chemical Kinetics |
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NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023: Chapter wise weightage
Based on the questions asked in previous years we have tabulated the weightage of sections or topics given to class XII and XII:
| Topics of Class XI | Number of expected questions | Topics of Class XII | Number of Expected questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic concepts of Chemistry | 1% | Solid State | 2% |
| Structures of Atom | 2% | Solutions | 5% |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 2% | Electrochemistry | 2% |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5% | Chemical Kinetics | 3% |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 2% | Surface Chemistry | 2% |
| Thermodynamics | 8% | Isolation of Elements | 2% |
| Equilibrium | 6% | p-Block Elements | 5% |
| Redox Reactions | 3% | d and f Block Elements | 4% |
| s-Block Elements | 2% | Coordination Compounds | 9% |
| p-Block Elements | 2% | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 3% |
| Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques | 4% | Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | 4% |
| Hydrocarbons | 3% | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 4% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 2% | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen + Biomolecules | 2% + 3% |
| Hydrogen | - | Polymers + Chemistry in Everyday Life | 3% + 2% |
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NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis
Every year we can observe a steep increase in the number of students attempting NEET.
- The increase in the number of candidates could be due to the rise in the number of states that are opting for NEET scores over other common entrance tests.
- This also means that every year the competition is getting higher. So in order to prepare well for the exam candidates must go through the paper analysis. This will help them in getting an idea about the difficulty level of the exam, weightage of sections or topics etc.
NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis
- Total Questions from Chemistry: 45 Questions
- Total Questions from Class XI: 22 Questions
- Total Questions from Class XII: 23 Questions
Difficulty Level of Questions
| Class | XI | XII | XI | XII | XI | XII | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty Level/ Topic | Organic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | - |
| Easy | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Medium | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| Difficult | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 4 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 45 |
Check NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis of the last 10 years
Sample Questions from NEET Chemistry
Question 1: The number of unpaired electrons in gaseous species of Mn3+, Cr3+ and V3+ respectively are:
- 4, 4 and 2
- 3, 3 and 2
- 4, 3 and 2
- 3, 3 and 3
Answer: (c) 4, 3 and 2
Question 2: Which one of the following is not an isotope of hydrogen?
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Deuterium
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Tritium
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Ortho hydrogen
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None of these
Answer: (c) Ortho hydrogen
Question 3: Oxygen can be converted into ozone by
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oxidation at high temperature
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catalytic oxidation
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oxidation under high pressure and temperature
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silent electric discharge
Answer: (d) silent electric discharge
Question 4: Which is the best-suited method for the separation of para and ortho-nitrophenols from 1:1 mixture?
(a) crystallisation
(b) chromatography
(c) sublimation
(d) steam distillation
Answer: (d) steam distillation
Question 5: What will be the value of ΔH, if the forward and reverse reactions have the same energy of activation?
(a) ΔH = ΔG = ΔS = 0
(b) ΔS = 0
(c) ΔG = 0
(d) ΔH = 0
Answer: (d) ΔH = 0
Question 6: Elements X and Y combine to form two compounds XY and X2Y. Find the atomic weight of X and Y, if the weight of 0.1 moles of XY is 10g and 0.05 moles of X2Y is 9g
(a) 30, 20
(b) 80, 20
(c) 60, 40
(d) 20, 30
Answer: (b) 80, 20
Question 7: Which one of the following is most acidic?
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Na2O
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MgO
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Al2O3
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CaO
Answer: (c) Al2O3
Question 8: Which of the following at ordinary temperature and pressure exists as a linear polymer due to extensive hydrogen bonding?
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H2O
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HCl
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HF
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NH3
Answer: (c) HF
Important Instructions for Candidates
- No Electronic device is allowed in the examination center.
- Strictly follow the dress code.
- It is advised to visit the center a day before the examination to confirm the location, distance, etc. of the center to avoid delay. It is the responsibility of the candidate to reach the center on time.
- No candidate whatsoever is the reason, shall be allowed entry in the examination center after 1.30 PM.
- Material to be brought on the day of examination (i) Valid Admit Card, (ii) Passport Size Photograph.
- Candidates shall be provided a Blue/Black ballpoint pen at the examination center to write particulars on the cover page of the Test Booklet & OMR sheet
- No candidate shall be allowed to use toilets in the last 30 minutes of examination.
- Candidate must preserve the Admit Card till the allotment of seat in College/Institution.
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NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs
Ques. Is there any sectional time limit in NEET 2023?
Ans. No. There is no sectional time limit. Candidates will be given 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete the paper and they can easily move from one section to another.
Ques. Will there be any negative marking in NEET chemistry paper?
Ans. Yes. There is negative marking in NEET 2023. The detailed marking scheme is as follows:
- Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer.
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Mark will neither be awarded nor deducted for unattempted questions.
Ques. Do I have to pass all the sections of NEET 2023?
Ans. No. There is no sectional qualifying criteria. Candidates have to qualify in the overall examination. Candidates will get a total of 200 minutes to attempt 180 questions.
Ques. What is the weightage of Chemistry in NEET 2023 exam?
Ans. Chemistry accounts for 25% weightage in NEET 2023 exam. There will be a total of 50 objective-type questions out of which 45 have to be attempted.
Ques. Will there be descriptive-type questions in NEET 2023 Chemistry section?
Ans. No, there will be no descriptive-type questions in NEET 2023 Chemistry section. Only objective-type MCQs will be asked in the exam for all subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Ques. How many total questions are asked in NEET Chemistry paper?
Ans. NEET Chemistry paper will have 50 questions- 35 in section A and 15 in section B. However, only 10 questions have to be attempted from section B.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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