Chemistry (JEE Advanced) — Syllabus & Chapters

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Mole Concept and Stoichiometry
Chapter 2: Solutions and Colligative Properties
Chapter 3: Thermodynamics: Concepts and Laws
Chapter 4: Chemical Equilibrium and Phase Equilibria
Chapter 5: Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 6: Electrochemistry
Chapter 7: Periodic Table and Periodicity
Chapter 8: Chemical Bonding and Structure
Chapter 9: s-Block and p-Block Elements
Chapter 10: d-Block Elements and Coordination Chemistry
Chapter 11: Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Chapter 12: Hydrocarbons and Halogen-Substituted Derivatives
Chapter 13: Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers
Chapter 14: Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 15: Aromatic Compounds
Chapter 16: Reactions in Organic Synthesis

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chemistry (JEE Advanced)?

The Chemistry (JEE Advanced) syllabus has 16 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Chemistry (JEE Advanced) 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 (JEE Advanced) 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 JEE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Chemistry (JEE Advanced) faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chemistry (JEE Advanced) — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chemistry (JEE Advanced) study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.