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NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book 2026-27 – Latest Update

Students should be careful while downloading the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF because many older websites still display the previous 16-chapter textbook.

The latest 2026–27 NCERT books provided here contain 10 chapters:

NCERT also notes in the textbook that its content has undergone rationalisation and that the present edition is a reformatted version following those changes. lech1ps

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NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF – Chapter Wise Download

Students can download the NCERT Chemistry Class 12 PDF part-wise or chapter-wise depending on what they want to study.

NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part 1 PDF

Part I of the latest book contains the first five units.

Chapter 1 – Solutions

The first chapter of the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF deals with solutions, concentration, solubility, vapour pressure, ideal and non-ideal solutions, colligative properties and abnormal molar masses. lech1ps

Students who need solved exercises can also visit:

NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 1 – Solutions

Chapter 2 – Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry covers electrochemical and galvanic cells, the Nernst equation, conductance, electrolysis, batteries, fuel cells and corrosion.

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 2 – Electrochemistry

Chapter 3 – Chemical Kinetics

Chemical Kinetics introduces rate of reaction, factors influencing reaction rates, integrated rate equations, temperature dependence and collision theory.

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 3 – Chemical Kinetics

Chapter 4 – The d- and f-Block Elements

This chapter covers transition elements, electronic configurations, important compounds, lanthanoids, actinoids and applications of d- and f-block elements.

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 4 – d and f Block Elements

Chapter 5 – Coordination Compounds

Students study Werner's theory, nomenclature, isomerism, bonding and applications of coordination compounds in this chapter.

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 5 – Coordination Compounds

NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part 2 PDF

Part II continues from Unit 6 and contains five Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules chapters.

The uploaded NCERT Chemistry Part II 2026–27 contents confirm this Unit 6–10 structure. lech2ps lech2ps

Chapter 6 – Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

This chapter covers classification, nomenclature, the nature of the C–X bond, preparation methods, physical properties, chemical reactions and polyhalogen compounds. lech2ps

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 6 – Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Chapter 7 – Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

The chapter includes classification, nomenclature, structures of functional groups, alcohols, phenols, commercially important alcohols and ethers. lech2ps

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 7 – Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Chapter 8 – Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Students learn nomenclature, preparation, physical properties, chemical reactions and uses of aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids. lech2ps

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NCERT Solutions Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 8 – Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Chapter 9 – Amines

The Amines unit includes structure, classification, nomenclature, preparation, physical and chemical properties, diazonium salts and their importance in the synthesis of aromatic compounds. lech2ps

Chapter 10 – Biomolecules

Biomolecules is the final chapter of the current NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF. It covers carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids and hormones. lech2ps.

Old Chapters Removed from the Current Class 12 Chemistry Book

The current eSaral Class 12 Chemistry solutions page identifies these six chapters as removed from the current CBSE Class 12 Chemistry book:

• The Solid State
• Surface Chemistry
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
• The p-Block Elements
• Polymers
• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Why Use the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF?

The Class 12 Chemistry NCERT Book PDF is useful because students can keep the textbook available on their phone, tablet or laptop and revise individual chapters whenever required.

NCERT organises the textbook around chemistry principles rather than only rote learning. The book contains examples, in-text questions and end-of-unit exercises to help students apply the concepts studied in each unit. lech1ps

Students can use the book to:

• Understand the complete Class 12 Chemistry syllabus chapter by chapter.
• Revise definitions, reactions, mechanisms and formulas.
• Solve NCERT in-text and exercise questions.
• Prepare for CBSE Class 12 board examinations.
• Build strong NCERT fundamentals before practising JEE or NEET questions.
• Download only the chapter currently being studied.

How to Study from NCERT Class 12 Chemistry

Downloading the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF is only the first step. Students should use the book systematically.

1. Read NCERT line by line

Pay special attention to definitions, reaction conditions, examples, tables and important observations.

2. Make separate notes for Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

For Physical Chemistry, maintain a formula sheet.

For Inorganic Chemistry, make short NCERT-based revision notes.

For Organic Chemistry, create a reaction and conversion notebook.

3. Solve every in-text question

Do not wait until the chapter is completed. Solving questions immediately after studying a concept helps check whether you have actually understood it.

4. Complete the NCERT exercises

After completing a chapter, attempt the exercise without looking at the solution first.

If you get stuck, use the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry available on eSaral.

5. Practise higher-level questions afterwards

Once the textbook and exercises are complete, students preparing for entrance examinations can move to additional question practice.

For NEET preparation, eSaral also provides NEET Chemistry Notes with chapter-wise revision material.

Students studying in Hindi medium can also access the Class 12 Chemistry NCERT book in Hindi.

eSaral has a dedicated page for: Class 12 Chemistry NCERT Book PDF in Hindi

NCERT Book vs NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry

Students should first study the NCERT Chemistry Class 12 PDF, attempt the exercises themselves and then use solutions to check their approach.

Conclusion

The NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Book PDF 2026-27 contains 10 updated chapters divided between Chemistry Part I and Part II. Students should make sure they are using the current version rather than older 16-chapter PDFs available online.

Download the required chapter, study the NCERT text carefully, solve the in-text and exercise questions and then use eSaral's NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Solutions and revision resources for additional support.

You can also use the NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry page for additional question practice.

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Chemistry Class 12 Chapterwise Notes

If you have any Confusion related to the NCERT Class 12 Chemistry book, then feel free to ask in the comments section down below.

Link the Biomolecules chapter entry here to the structure of glucose page for a fast, specific example.

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