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: Solid State
Chapter 2: Solutions
Chapter 3: Ionic Equilibria
Chapter 4: Chemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 5: Electrochemistry
Chapter 6: Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 7: Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
Chapter 8: Transition and Inner Transition Elements
Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds
Chapter 10: Halogen Derivatives
Chapter 11: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 13: Amines
Chapter 14: Biomolecules
Chapter 15: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Chapter 16: Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Chemistry?

The Chemistry 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 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 Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Chemistry 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 — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chemistry study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.