Chemistry — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Chemistry — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Chapter 2: Structure of Atom
Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity
Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chapter 5: States of Matter
Chapter 6: Thermodynamics
Chapter 7: Equilibrium
Chapter 8: Redox Reactions
Chapter 9: Hydrogen
Chapter 10: The s-Block Elements
Chapter 11: The p-Block Elements
Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles and Techniques
Chapter 13: Hydrocarbons
Chapter 14: Solutions
Chapter 15: Electrochemistry
Chapter 16: Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 17: Surface Chemistry
Chapter 18: General Principles of Isolation of Elements
Chapter 19: The d- and f-Block Elements
Chapter 20: Coordination Compounds
Chapter 21: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Chapter 22: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Chapter 23: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 24: Amines
Chapter 25: Biomolecules
Chapter 26: Polymers
Chapter 27: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chemistry?

The Chemistry syllabus has 27 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Chemistry chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Chemistry syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official CET portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.