JEE Main Syllabus 2026
The JEE Main syllabus is drawn from the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Every subject carries equal weight (25 questions, 100 marks), so a balanced command of all three is essential.
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JEE Main exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|
| Section A — Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks) | 25 | 60 min |
| Section B — Physics (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks) | 25 | 60 min |
| Section C — Chemistry (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks) | 25 | 60 min |
| Total | 75 | 180 min |
Marking: 4 marks per correct answer, -1 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–300.
JEE Main syllabus — topic-wise
Physics
- Units, Dimensions & Measurement
- Kinematics & Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Rotational Motion & Gravitation
- Properties of Solids & Liquids
- Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Oscillations & Waves
- Electrostatics & Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects & Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Waves & Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms & Nuclei
- Semiconductor Electronics
- Experimental Skills
Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts (Mole Concept)
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- Thermodynamics & Chemical Equilibrium
- Ionic Equilibrium & Redox
- Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics
- Classification of Elements & Periodicity
- p-, d- & f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry (GOC)
- Hydrocarbons & Haloalkanes
- Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones & Acids
- Amines & Biomolecules
- Polymers & Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics
- Sets, Relations & Functions
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
- Matrices & Determinants
- Permutations, Combinations & Binomial Theorem
- Sequences & Series
- Limits, Continuity & Differentiability
- Integral Calculus & Differential Equations
- Coordinate Geometry (Lines, Circles, Conics)
- Three-Dimensional Geometry & Vectors
- Trigonometry
- Statistics & Probability
How to cover the JEE Main syllabus
JEE Main is scored on a percentile normalised across sessions and shifts, so your raw marks matter less than how you perform relative to everyone who sat the same shift. Because the top ~2.5 lakh rankers qualify for JEE Advanced, the exam rewards consistency across all three subjects far more than being brilliant in one and weak in another.
✅ Preparation tips
- Treat the January session as a real, graded rehearsal — most toppers use it to remove exam-day nerves and then peak in April.
- Numerical-value questions carry no options to eliminate, so drill them until your arithmetic is quick and clean.
- Balance is everything: a candidate at 95/99/70 across PCM loses to one at 88/90/89. Never let a subject rot.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Chasing speed at the cost of accuracy — a single silly −1 can cost thousands of ranks near the top.
- Skipping revision of solved problems; re-solving your own error log beats attempting fresh unseen questions in the last month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE Main syllabus?
The JEE Main syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. The JEE Main syllabus is drawn from the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Every subject carries equal weight (25 questions, 100 marks), so a balanced command of all three is essential.
What is the JEE Main exam pattern?
Joint Entrance Examination — Main (NTA) has 75 questions across 3 sections in 180 minutes, with negative marking of -1 per wrong answer.
How many sections are there in JEE Main?
JEE Main is organised into 3 sections: Section A — Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks), Section B — Physics (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks), Section C — Chemistry (20 MCQ + 5 NVQ · 100 marks).
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