Objective Chemistry for NEET, NEST & IISER IAT — Volume I
By Dr A.K. Singhal & U.K. Singhal — Published by Pearson India (2017)
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Chemistry often becomes the deciding factor in competitive medical and science entrance exams. A single question can swing a rank by thousands. That's where Objective Chemistry for NEET, Volume I by Dr A.K. Singhal and U.K. Singhal steps in — a structured, exam-focused resource built around the actual pattern of India's toughest entrance tests.
What Makes This Book Stand Out
The authors have clearly spent years studying how questions are framed. Rather than dumping theory, each chapter opens with core concepts and then layers on objective-type questions that mirror what NEET, NEST, and IISER IAT actually ask. You get trend analysis spanning 2007 to 2017, which gives a real sense of which topics recur and which ones examiners have quietly retired.
Every chapter follows a consistent internal rhythm: concept explanation, worked illustrations, and then a battery of MCQs. The difficulty escalates gradually. A student tackling Mole Concept in Chapter 1 will find the groundwork laid before hitting the heavier stoichiometry problems. By the time they reach Chemical Bonding or Organic Chemistry, the scaffolding is already in place.
Chapter Index at a Glance
| Ch. | Topic | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Physical |
| 2 | Structure of Atoms | Physical |
| 3 | Classification of Elements & Periodicity | Physical |
| 4 | Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure | Physical |
| 5 | States of Matter | Physical |
| 6 | Thermodynamics & Chemical Energetics | Physical |
| 7A | Chemical Equilibrium | Physical |
| 7B | Ionic Equilibrium | Physical |
| 8 | Hydrogen and its Compounds | Inorganic |
| 9 | The s-Block Elements | Inorganic |
| 10A | p-Block: Boron Family | Inorganic |
| 10B | p-Block: Carbon Family | Inorganic |
| 11A | Organic Chemistry – I | Organic |
| 11B | Organic Chemistry – II | Organic |
| 11C | Purification & Characterization | Organic |
| 12 | Hydrocarbons and Petroleum | Organic |
| 13 | Environmental Chemistry | Applied |
Physical chemistry occupies the first six chapters — from Basic Concepts and Atomic Structure through Thermodynamics and Equilibrium. Inorganic chemistry spans the s-block and p-block elements with detailed compound coverage. Organic chemistry gets three dedicated sub-chapters covering fundamentals, reaction mechanisms, and purification techniques. The volume closes with Environmental Chemistry and a Petroleum section that ties into real-world applications.
Sample papers and mock tests are bundled into Volume II, keeping this particular book lean and concept-driven.
Who Should Read This Book
Anyone preparing for NEET will find this volume directly aligned with the NCERT-plus syllabus. NEST and IISER IAT aspirants benefit from the deeper treatment of physical chemistry — particularly thermodynamics, equilibrium, and atomic structure — since those exams demand a stronger conceptual grip than NEET alone. Class 11 students can use it as a companion text alongside their regular coursework, while droppers will appreciate the trend analysis for targeted revision.
A Few Honest Observations
The book does not hold your hand. Some chapters, especially Organic Chemistry II, move quickly through reaction intermediates and electron displacement effects. A complete beginner might feel the pace. But for a student who has at least a passing familiarity with the NCERT material, the density becomes a strength rather than a weakness.
The objective questions are genuinely useful — not filler. Several appear in recycled or slightly modified forms across past papers, which says something about how well the authors have mapped the examination landscape. If you're serious about chemistry for NEET, NEST, or IISER IAT, this volume earns its place on your desk.
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