IMAT Chemistry preparation for 2027
See every Chemistry topic in the official syllabus and how to practise it.
15 questions in the verified preparation baseline.
Use the syllabus as your checklist.
Chemistry covers matter, atoms, bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, equilibrium, acids, redox and organic chemistry. Learn the concepts and practise the calculations.
Learn one topic, practise it, then review every mistake.
Prepare for IMAT 2027 using the verified MUR 2025/2026 syllabus baseline. Read the official syllabus.
⚗️Why Chemistry matters
Chemistry had 15 of 60 questions in the verified preparation baseline. It mixes theory with short calculations, so both knowledge and method matter.
Use the syllabus as your checklist. Learn the idea, practise the question type, then review the exact mistake you made.
Syllabus to practice
Chemistry: what to study and practise
Use this checklist to choose a topic, then practise it on the platform. Check the official syllabus for your exam year when it is published.
| Topic | What to practise |
|---|---|
| Atomic structure and bonding | Use periodic trends, electron arrangements and bonding to compare substances. |
| Moles and reactions | Balance equations and connect mass, moles and reaction ratios. |
| Solutions and gases | Choose the right quantities and units for concentration, dilution and gas calculations. |
| Acids, bases and equilibrium | Interpret pH and predict how an equilibrium responds to a change. |
| Redox and organic chemistry | Track oxidation numbers and recognise functional groups and basic reaction types. |
Core formula references
Use these as reminders. Practise choosing a formula and checking its units on the platform.
- Amount of substance
- n = m / Mn is amount in mol. Use mass m in g and molar mass M in g/mol.
- Molar concentration
- c = n / Vc is concentration in mol/dm³. Use n in mol and volume V in dm³.
- Dilution
- c₁V₁ = c₂V₂The amount of solute stays the same during dilution. Keep both volumes in the same unit.
- Ideal gas
- PV = nRTUse absolute temperature T in kelvin. Choose pressure and volume units that match the gas constant R.
- pH
- pH = −log₁₀[H⁺]This concentration form applies to dilute aqueous solutions. Use [H⁺] in mol/dm³.
- Percentage yield
- Yield (%) = (actual yield / theoretical yield) × 100Use the same mass unit for actual and theoretical yield. The theoretical yield comes from the limiting reactant.
Try questions and review the answers
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📘IMAT Chemistry syllabus: topics to study
These are the Chemistry areas named in the verified MUR 2025/2026 syllabus baseline.
⚗️ Matter and gases
- States of matter, homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, compounds and elements
- Ideal gas laws
⚛️ Atoms and the periodic table
- Elementary particles, atomic number, mass number, isotopes and electronic structure
- Groups, periods and transition elements
- Atomic radius, ionisation energy, electron affinity and metallic character
- How electronic structure relates to periodic position and properties
🔗 Bonding and inorganic compounds
- Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding; bond energy
- Bond polarity, electronegativity and intermolecular forces
- Nomenclature and properties of oxides, hydroxides, acids and salts
🧮 Reactions, moles and solutions
- Atomic and molecular mass, Avogadro's number and the mole
- Basic stoichiometry, simple equation balancing and reaction types
- Water as a solvent, solubility and concentration units
⚖️ Equilibrium, acids, redox and kinetics
- Equilibrium in aqueous solutions
- Chemical kinetics and catalysis
- Oxidation numbers, oxidising and reducing agents, and simple redox balancing
- Acids, bases, pH, hydrolysis and buffer solutions
🧪 Organic chemistry
- Carbon bonds, molecular and structural formulas, and isomerism
- Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons
- Alcohols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
- Esters, amides and basic nomenclature
Practise IMAT Chemistry questions.
Make calculations feel less random.
Use topic practice and explanations to get more comfortable with Chemistry theory, calculations and common exam traps before full IMAT simulations.
🧪How to study Chemistry
Use the same three-step cycle for every topic. Once the main topics feel familiar, move to mixed sets and full simulations.
Study routine
- Learn: understand the rule, formula and key terms.
- Set it up: write units, formulas and calculation steps clearly.
- Review: separate concept, formula, unit and arithmetic mistakes.
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🎯Weekly Chemistry plan
Work through the syllabus in small blocks. Keep one short list of formulas, units and mistakes to revisit each week.
What to do each week
- Learn: study two or three related topics.
- Practise: answer theory and calculation questions.
- Review: redo mistakes and finish with a mixed set.
Official source baseline
The 2027/2028 syllabus has not been announced. For preparation, this page uses the verified historical sources: the MUR 2025/2026 decree, Chemistry syllabus and the 2025 English paper. For 2027/2028 updates, check the MUR admissions portal. Confirm the new syllabus when the official call is published.
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