How to Score 120+ in NEET-UG Chemistry?

Updated On: February 24, 2022 02:32 pm IST

With some guidance and consultation, scoring high or over 120 could be an easy task for candidates. Read the full piece below to know more.

Each section in the NEET exam pattern and each chapter in the exam syllabus is important. But sometimes, depending on one’s expertise and interest, some sections in the question paper could be higher scoring than others. A great thing about the NEET chemistry syllabus is that it could be one of the highest-scoring subjects. According to the previous years’ paper analysis of NEET , the Chemistry section is found to have simple and expected questions, usually from NCERT textbooks. This means that with some guidance and consultation, scoring high or over 120 could be an easy task for candidates. And for that, CollegeDekho has prepared this piece containing top tips to score 120+ in the NEET-UG Chemistry question paper . Read on.

NEET-UG 2022 Chemistry Important Topics

Before we delve further to explore ideas that would help you score higher, let’s find out the topics from NEET Chemistry that are asked the most or carry weightage higher than others. It must also be noted that even though some topics or chapters carry higher weightage, each topic in the syllabus is important.

Here are some important topics from Class XI and XII Chemistry syllabus along with their weightage in the NEET question paper.

Topics	Weightage
Topics from Class XI
Thermodynamics	8%
Equilibrium	6%
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	5%
Organic Chemistry	4%
Redox Reaction	3%
Topics from Class XII
Coordination Compound	9%
p-Block Elements	5%
d and f-Block Elements	4%
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acid	4%
Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers	4%

Check Out: NEET 2022 Most Important Topics - Physics, Chemistry and Biology

NEET-UG Chemistry Question Paper Pattern

Without knowing the pattern of question paper could make your preparation planning a little difficult.

No. of Sections in Chemistry	Two: Section A and Section B
Total No. of Questions in Section A	35
Mandatory Questions in Section A	35
Total No. of Questions in Section B	15
Mandatory Questions in Section B	10
Total Mandatory Questions in Chemistry	45
Marks Allotted per Correct Response	4
Maximum Marks in Chemistry	180

Tips to Score 120+ in NEET Chemistry Question Paper

Now that you are aware of the syllabus and paper pattern, let’s find out some top tips to score over 120 in Chemistry for NEET 2022:

Timetable: By making a timetable for your preparation, you plan it all down to the last bit. Not only does this give you an understanding of how much you need to cover in the time that you have but also helps you adjust all topics in your schedule without skipping on any.
Sorting the Topics: As mentioned earlier, every topic in the syllabus is important and could be asked in the question paper. However, it goes without saying that there would be some topics or chapters that you would find easier than others. Sort the chapters based on their difficulty level. Then, allocate more time to the ones that require more attention and are tougher than the others. For instance, many of the previous years’ NEET toppers have found the Organic Chemistry chapter to be a bit tricky. If you feel the same way about this topic, you should invest more in preparing for this chapter.
Focus and Determination: Every entrance exam or any kind of exam, for that matter, requires focus and hard work. The exam syllabus could be lengthy but not impossible. As long as you focus and set your mind to completing all chapters, you’re game. Rohit Purohit, NEET 2021 AIR 2 says that focusing on rigorous question solving helped him gain excellence and score 180 out of 180 in Chemistry.
Strengthening the Base: Despite being considered as a high scoring subject, NEET Chemistry is also considered the toughest by many. However, once your basics are clear, scoring full in the subject would be far away from being a herculean task, says Mr Akash Choudhari, Director, Akash Educational services.
Revision: Unless you have a photographic memory, you are bound to forget some details. However minute could it be, it may cost you marks if asked in the question paper. To get you out of that cave, revision is the key. Revise everything you study, if not every day, at least every alternative day. This will also help you find out your weakness and strength based on the things you remember and the things you don’t. With that, you can proceed with your preparation accordingly.
Mock Tests: Another way for you to check your progress is by solving sample papers or taking mock tests . Make it a habit. Not only will this help you keep a track of your progress but also work as a simulation for you to prepare for the real test.