How Many Questions Come From Organic Chemistry In NEET?

Team Careers360Updated on 27 May 2025, 03:48 PM IST

There are 15 questions that come from Organic chemistry in NEET.

In the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination, the Chemistry section is divided into three parts: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. The number of questions that come from Organic Chemistry in the NEET examination varies each year. However, on average, about 15-18 questions out of the 45 questions in the Chemistry section are from Organic Chemistry.

Chemistry Section in NEET

The NEET is a timed assessment that assesses medical applicants' abilities on a scale of 1 to 5. The Chemistry component of the NEET exam has 45 questions and 180 points. The NEET Chemistry subject is a scoring section based on previous patterns and the experiences of candidates who have taken NEET exams over the years. NEET Because the questions in this part are simpler, they take minimal time to answer.

The chemistry section is further divided into 3 sections

Chemistry sections	Number of question
Physical chemistry	16 questions
Inorganic chemistry	19 questions
Organic chemistry	15 questions

Organic Chemistry in NEET

The highest weight for Organic Chemistry is 35.6%. Assuming a total of 100%, roughly 30% of the questions in the previous year's paper were on Organic compounds containing Oxygen. The second-most significant chapter, Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, has a weight of 24.4%.

Organic Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen, and their properties, structures, and reactions. It encompasses various sub-disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and materials chemistry. The Organic Chemistry section of NEET covers various topics such as:

Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds containing Oxygen
Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
Polymers
Biomolecules
Organic Synthesis
Environmental Organic Chemistry
Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

The questions in the Organic Chemistry section of NEET are designed to test the candidate's understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of organic chemistry, and their ability to apply them to solve problems. The questions can be based on theoretical concepts, laboratory techniques, and practical applications of organic chemistry

Organic Chemistry Chapters	Average no. of Questions from the chapter	Weightage of the chapter and topic (In percentage)
Hydrocarbons	2	4%
General Organic Chemistry	2	5%
Haloalkane	1	2%
	2	3%
Polymer	1	2%
Alkyl Halide,& Ether	2	4%
Aromatic Compounds	3	6%
	2	4%
	2	4%
Organic Compounds containing nitrogen	2	3%
Chemistry in Everyday Life	2	3%
Environmental chemistry	1	2%
IUPAC & Isomerism	2	4%
Practical Organic Chemistry	1	2%