JEE Main Syllabus 2026 PDF (OUT): Complete Topics List, Important Chapters & Weightage

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 22:10 IST

JEE Main Syllabus 2026: NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Syllabus PDF for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), 2A (BArch) and 2B (BPlan). Candidates can check here the JEE exam syllabus for all three courses to prepare for the JEE Main 2026 exam. NTA has not made any changes in JEE 2026 syllabus.

NTA JEE syllabus for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) consists of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry topics from the Class 11 and 12 NCERT. JEE Main exam syllabus of Paper 2A for Architecture (BArch) includes topics of Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing, while Paper 2B (BPlan) syllabus includes Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning topics. Along with the syllabus, JEE Main exam pattern has also been released by the NTA.

Table of contents

JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus PDF Download
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2 (BArch and BPlan)
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Overview
JEE Main Preparation Strategy 2026
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus FAQs

JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus PDF Download

Download the JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlan) from the table below to prepare for the exam.

JEE Main Paper	Syllabus PDF Download
Paper 1 (BE/BTech)	Download PDF
Paper 2A (BArch)	Download PDF
Paper 2B (BPlan)	Download PDF

Is there any change in JEE Main Syllabus 2026?

The NTA has not made any changes for JEE Mains 2026 syllabus. A few changes were made in the syllabus in 2024, by removing several topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. All the removed topics are, however, part of the class 11 and 12 syllabus, but not included in the JEE Mains syllabus anymore. Candidates are advised not to study the deleted chapters for the JEE Mains exam 2026. The deleted topics from the JEE Mains syllabus are:

Mathematics: Mathematical Induction and Mathematical Reasoning units have been removed.
Physics: In Physics, the Communication Device unit has been removed from the syllabus.
Chemistry: Surface Chemistry, States of Matter, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, s-block elements, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, Alcohol Phenol and Ether, and Polymers chapters have been removed.

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics	NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths	Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Solutions
Class 12th Physics NCERT Solutions	Class 12th Math NCERT Solutions	NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry

JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2026

JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2026

JEE Main Maths Syllabus 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?

To crack JEE Mains on the first attempt, candidates need to start preparation as soon as possible. Get hold of conceptual clarity, consistent speed, and smart time management.

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

Q: What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?

Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:

Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.

View Syllabus

JEE Main Syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)

Check list of all chapters covered in the JEE Mains exam syllabus below.

Class 11 Chapters

Physics	Chemistry	Maths
Laws of Motion	Structure of Atom	Sets
Thermodynamics	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Conic Sections
Units and Measurements	States of Matter	Probability
Gravitation	Equilibrium	Sequences and Series
Kinetic Theory	Redox Reactions	Relation and Function
Waves	Hydrogen	Permutations and Combinations
Mechanical Properties of Fluids	S-Block Elements	Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry
Mechanical Properties of Solids	P Block Elements	Statistics
Motion in a Straight Line	Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques	Binomial Theorem
Motion in a Plane	Hydrocarbons	Limits and Derivatives
Work, Energy and Power	Environmental Chemistry	Complex Number and Quadratic Equations
System of Particles and Rotational Motion	Classification of Elements and Periodicity	Trigonometric Functions
Thermal Properties of Matter	Chemical Thermodynamics	Straight lines
Oscillation	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	Linear Inequalities
	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	Linear Inequalities

Class 12 Chapters

Physics	Chemistry	Maths
Electric Charges and Fields	Solid State	Relation and Function
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	Electrochemistry	Inverse Trigonometric Function
Electricity	Solutions	Matrices
Moving Charges and Magnetism	Chemical Kinetics	Determinants
Magnetism and Matter	D and F Block Elements	Continuity and Differentiability
Electromagnetic Induction	Coordination Compounds	Application of Derivatives
Alternating Current	Biomolecules	Integrals
Electromagnetic Waves	Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids	Application of Integrals
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	Amines	Differential Equations
Wave Optics	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	Vector Algebra
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers	Three-Dimensional Geometry
Atoms	p block elements	Linear Programming
Nuclei	General Principles and Processes of Isolating Elements	Probability
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits	Surface Chemistry
	Polymers
	Chemistry in Everyday Life Solution

Experimental Skills from Physics

Candidates need to have familiarity with the basic approach and observations of the experiments and activities listed here

Vernier calipers, its uses to measure the internal and external diameter and depth of a vessel.
Screw gauge-its use to determine the thickness/ diameter of thin sheet/wire.
Simple pendulum-dissipation of energy by plotting a graph between the square of amplitude and time.
Metre scale - the mass of a given object by the principle of moments.
Young's modulus of elasticity of the material of a metallic wire.
Surface tension of water by capillary rise and effect of detergents.
Co-efficient of viscosity of a given viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a given spherical body.
Speed of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube
Specific heat capacity of a given solid and liquid by method of mixtures.
The resistivity of the material of a given wire using a metre bridge.
The resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law.
Resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer by half deflection method.
The focal length of Convex mirror Concave mirror and Convex lens using the parallax method.
The plot of the angle of deviation vs angle of incidence for a triangular prism.
The refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
Characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
Characteristic curves of a Zener diode and finding reverse breakdownvoltage.
Identification of diode, LED, resistor, a capacitor from a mixed collectionof such items

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?

Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.

Q: Where can I get JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF?

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

Q: Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?

Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2026. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam.

JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2 (BArch and BPlan)

Candidates can check here the JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for BArch and BPlan courses. The syllabus provided here is based on detailed 2026 syllabus provided by the NTA.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for BArch

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build environment. Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal)
General Aptitude	Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Drawing	Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc), landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main Syllabus Paper 2B (BPlan)

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Textures related to Architecture and building environment Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal)
General Aptitude	Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of plans, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Planning	General Awareness: General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs, etc.
	Social Science: The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements
	Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India
	Economic development- economic sectors, globalization, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial cities,
	Thinking Skills: Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus tough?

JEE Main syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Maths topics. If you have focused while studying, then it will be easy to prepare for the exam otherwise, you may find it difficult. NCERT textbook is the best for Chemistry and Physics. You can also refer to other books for exam preparation. There are many preparation books suggested by the toppers of Joint Entrance Examination Main.

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Overview

As per the JEE exam pattern, the NTA conducts the exam in online mode as a computer-based test for all three papers, except for the drawing part of Paper 2A, which is held offline on an A4 sheet. More details about the exam pattern can be checked below.

JEE Mains Question Distribution

	Subjects	Number of Questions		Marks
Paper 1: BE/BTech		Section A	Section B
	Physics	20	5	100
	Chemistry	20	5	100
	Math	20	5	100
	Total	75		300
	Subjects	Section A	Section B
Paper 2A: BArch	Math	20	5	100
	General Aptitude	50		200
	Drawing	2		100
	Total	77		400
	Subjects	Section A	Section B
Paper 2B: BPlan	Maths	20	5	100
	General Aptitude	50		200
	Planning	50		100
	Total	75		400

JEE Mains Marking Scheme

Question Type	Correct Answer	Incorrect Answer	Unanswered
MCQs (Multiple Choice)	+4 marks	-1 mark	0 marks
NAT (Numerical Answer Type)	+4 marks	-1 mark	0 marks

Exam Duration of JEE Mains

Papers	Duration For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates	Duration For PwD/PwBD Candidates
Paper 1: BE/Btech	3 Hours	4 Hours
Paper 2A: BArch	3 Hours	4 Hours
Paper 2B: BPlan	3 Hours	4 Hours
Paper 2A and 2B Both	3 Hours 30 Minutes	4 Hours 10 Minutes

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?

Do your research to choose the best book for JEE Main preparation. You can talk to your teachers before you decide. Some books recommended for your preparation are given below:

Subjects	Books
Physics	NCERT Class 11 and 12 Concepts of Physics (Vol.1 & 2) by H.C. Verma Problems and Solutions of Physics by Sashi Bhusan Tiwari
Chemistry	NCERT Class 11 and 12 Concepts of Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
Mathematics	NCERT Class 11 and 12 Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney

Q: What should be the frequency of taking JEE Main mock tests?

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

Q: How do I handle difficult topics of JEE Main that I'm unable to understand even after several attempts?

The best way to handle tough topics in any subject is to study the concepts of that particular topic. The conceptual understanding of any topic gives us the clarity to solve theoretical as well as numerical questions from that topic. NCERT text books are the best material to understand the core concepts.

JEE Main Preparation Strategy 2026

As the JEE Main is one of the most competitive and highly difficult exams, it becomes imperative for candidates to effectively prepare by creating a focused and bulletproof daily routine.

To excel in JEE Main, candidates must start by focusing on understanding key concepts, practising mock tests regularly to gauge their progress and identify areas for improvement, and solving the past year's JEE Main question papers. In the table below, we have shared the JEE Main preparation strategy for candidates planning to appear in the exam. NCERT textbooks for Classes 11 and 12 are a very good source to begin your JEE Mains preparation. The JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus is also the standard syllabus for many other top engineering entrance exams in India. Questions in the exam will be asked strictly according to the JEE Mains syllabus PDF prescribed by the NTA.

Preparation Plan for JEE Mains

Category	Key Points
Understand the JEE Main Exam	The first step is to get yourself acquainted with the exam syllabus, pattern, and understand the difficulty level of each topic deeply. Then, candidates must move on to making a plan of preparation. Students must focus on conceptual clarity, not just learning.
Create a Study Plan	As you are well aware of the syllabus, it is important to break the syllabus into topics and allocate equal time to each topic. However, if candidates find one specific topic tough, they can invest more time in it to strengthen it. Prioritise high-yield topics- Include regular revision and mock tests in the study plan.
Study Resources	Start with the NCERT books Use reference JEE Main books for deeper insight Browse through online platforms for videos, practice, and doubts; however, it is also advised not to get too much into book selection as it will confuse and consume more time.
Practice & Revision	Solve the previous year's paper Give mock tests regularly. Make quick notes and keep them handy for quick review. Revise regularly to reinforce these concepts.
Stay Healthy & Motivated	Now comes the main part, which is often ignored by candidates. Students preparing for the exam must eat a balanced diet, and they must take regular short breaks. They must be involved in exercise and relaxation to manage stress and maintain a positive, confident attitude towards the exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus of JEE Mains?

JEE Main is conducted for multiple courses and the syllabus is different for each course. The syllabus of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) includes class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. For JEE Main paper 2A B.Arch the syllabus consists of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. Similarly, for JEE Main Paper 2B B. Plan the syllabus is Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Candidates can check and download the detailed topics-wise JEE Main syllabus on the Shiksha page as well as on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to JEE Main 2026 Syllabus.

Q: Can I complete JEE Main syllabus in 6 months?

JEE Mains syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering that almost every topic of JEE syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. However, completing the syllabus does not mean that candidates will get a good score. JEE Main exam tests your conceptual and analytical understanding of topics. To get a good score, you need to have good understanding of core concepts and also use to of applying them in solving numerical questions.

Q: How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?

As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Advanced?

Not both are not same. But some topics are similar in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students who qualify the JEE Main exam and are among the top 250000 students are eligible to take the JEE Advanced. Due to this reason majority of syllabi are the same, but a few extra topics are added in JEE Advanced.

Q: How many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

National Testing Agency generally conducts the JEE Main exam two times in a year. The first attempt is conducted in January and the second attempt in April. JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been announced by the NTA for both sessions. The first attempt of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 2 to 9. Only in the year 2022, NTA conducted JEE Mains in four sessions due to COVID-19. The number of sessions and date for any year is announced by the NTA at the time of release of application form.

Q: Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?

Candidates can check here the important chapters for JEE Main Physics Chemistry and Mathematics Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors.

Q: How do I balance school studies with JEE Main preparation?

Students who are in class 12 and would also be appearing in JEE Mains 2026 exam mostly find it difficult to manage both their class/school and JEE studies. However, all these students have an advantage over others/droppers aspirants as there are many common topics in class 12 and JEE.

To benefit, they must identify all the topics that are common and study those first. Secondly, cover the topics that have more weightage in class 12 and complete them. Before a few days of JEE Mains, study specifically for JEE. This way, they can manage both class 12 and JEE efficiently.

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus same for B.Tech, B.Arch and Plan?

The syllabus for JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech), Paper 2A B.Arch and Paper 2B B. Plan is different. JEE Main paper 1 exam is conducted for admission to BE/B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B is conducted for B. Plan courses. JEE Main paper 1 syllabus consists of Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Paper 2A syllabus has Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing while Paper 2B syllabus has Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Candidates must note that Mathematics syllabus is common/same in all three papers.