JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026
JEE Advanced covers broadly the same PCM subjects as JEE Main but tests them at far greater depth, with multi-concept problems, multiple-correct and integer-type questions. Only the top JEE Main rankers are eligible.
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JEE Advanced exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|
| Paper 1 — Physics (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Paper 1 — Chemistry (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Paper 1 — Mathematics (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Paper 2 — Physics (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Paper 2 — Chemistry (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Paper 2 — Mathematics (18 Q) | 18 | 60 min |
| Total | 108 | 360 min |
Marking: 3 marks per correct answer, -1 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–360.
JEE Advanced syllabus — topic-wise
Physics
- Mechanics & Rotational Dynamics
- Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory
- Waves & Sound
- Electrostatics, Capacitance & Current Electricity
- Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction
- Ray & Wave Optics
- Modern Physics (Photoelectric Effect, Atoms, Nuclei)
- Experimental Physics & Error Analysis
Chemistry
- Physical: Gaseous State, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Solid State, Solutions, Kinetics
- Inorganic: Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Chemistry, Metallurgy, Qualitative Analysis, s/p/d/f-block
- Organic: Isomerism, Reaction Mechanisms, Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules, Practical Organic Chemistry
Mathematics
- Algebra (Complex Numbers, Progressions, Binomial, Matrices)
- Trigonometry & Inverse Functions
- Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D)
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus & Differential Equations
- Vectors
- Probability & Permutations-Combinations
How to cover the JEE Advanced syllabus
JEE Advanced is a different beast from JEE Main — it rewards deep, multi-concept problem solving over speed, with unconventional question types (multiple-correct, integer, matrix-match, paragraph) and full/partial marking that changes every year. Only the top JEE Main rankers even qualify, so everyone around you is already strong.
✅ Preparation tips
- Prioritise conceptual depth and multi-step problems over rote formula recall — Advanced questions chain several ideas together.
- Read the marking scheme for each question type carefully on test day; partial and negative marking vary by type.
- Practise old JEE Advanced papers in the exact two-paper, full-day format to build stamina.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Preparing the same way as JEE Main (speed + single-concept) and freezing on Advanced's layered problems.
- Ignoring the changing paper pattern — each year's question types and marking differ, so memorising last year's format hurts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE Advanced syllabus?
The JEE Advanced syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. JEE Advanced covers broadly the same PCM subjects as JEE Main but tests them at far greater depth, with multi-concept problems, multiple-correct and integer-type questions. Only the top JEE Main rankers are eligible.
What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?
Joint Entrance Examination — Advanced has 108 questions across 6 sections in 360 minutes, with negative marking of -1 per wrong answer.
How many sections are there in JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced is organised into 6 sections: Paper 1 — Physics (18 Q), Paper 1 — Chemistry (18 Q), Paper 1 — Mathematics (18 Q), Paper 2 — Physics (18 Q), Paper 2 — Chemistry (18 Q), Paper 2 — Mathematics (18 Q).
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