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Applicants preparing for JEE Main exam can find coordinate geometry weightage in JEE Mains here. Aspirants must be aware of the subject-wise weightage as it really helps in planning their study and revision model. Read below to understand the importance coordinate geometry in JEE Mains.

Applicants preparing for JEE Main 2026 exam can find coordinate geometry weightage in JEE Mains 2026 here. Aspirants must be aware of the subject-wise weightage as it really helps in planning their study and revision model. Students must pay full attention to the chapter-wise JEE Main weightage 2026 to achieve good marks. Read below to understand the importance co-ordinate geometry in JEE Mains.

Co-ordinate Geometry Weightage in JEE Mains

Preparing for JEE Main 2026 will become a lot more easier if students are aware of which chapters carry maximum marks in JEE Mains Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Doing this, will help one to focus on important topics and questions that are repeatedly asked in JEE Main.

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In this article, we have mainly focused on coordinate geometry in JEE Main 2026, where we have done a deep research on coordinate geometry weightage in JEE Main question paper (based on past trends), which chapters fall under JEE Main coordinate geometry, followed by some preparation tips recommended by JEE Mains toppers and experts. Follow down below to understand in-depth. 

Q:   Is one month sufficient for JEE Main preparation?
A:
One month is not sufficient for JEE Main preparation if a student has not started preparing or have not studied earlier for the exam. As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, studying all the topics and remembering them take a lot of effort. However, class 12 student can get a decent score in JEE Main if time after the bard exam is devoted exclusively for the JEE preparation. Since most topics of JEE Main and class 12 are similar, students need to revise all the topics and solve previous year JEE Main question papers. Start solving JEE Main mock test papers at last 3-4 days before the exam to make yourself comfortable with the exam.
Q:   How many months are required to prepare for JEE Mains exam?
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The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.

JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.

Q:   What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?
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There is no minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main. Exam. However, any candidate who wish to appear in JEE Advanced need to obtain the minimum cutoff marks in JEE Main. Candidates gets all India rank in JEE Main on the basis of the score they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes like NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Advanced need to get the minimum JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks only after which they can apply for admission to IITs.
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Table of contents
  • Coordinate Geometry in JEE Mains: Detailed Breakdown
  • JEE Mains Coordinate Syllabus 2026
  • Which chapters come under Co-ordinate Geometry in JEE Mains?
  • JEE Mains 2025 January and April Session Coordinate Geometry Weightage
  • Year-wise Co-ordinate Geometry Weightage in JEE Mains
  • JEE Main 2026: How to fetch maximum marks in coordinate geometry
  • JEE Main Preparation Tips: Advice from Toppers and Experts
  • Best Books and Study Materials for JEE Main Coordinate Geometry
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Coordinate Geometry in JEE Mains: Detailed Breakdown

According to past year’s JEE Mains analysis and trends, coordinate geometry comes under mathematics section and holds an approximate 16 to 18% of weightage. Knowing that each question holds 4 marks, as per NTA JEE Main exam pattern, it roughly translates to 16 to 20 marks from coordinate geometry alone.

So, overall, candidates can expect around 4 to 5 questions from this section alone.

JEE Mains Coordinate Syllabus 2026

In this section, candidates can check JEE Mains syllabus for co-ordinate geometry below-

JEE Main Syllabus/Section

Detailed Chapters Breakdown

JEE Main Coordinate Geometry syllabus

Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates in a plane, distance formula, sections formula, locus and its equation, the slope of line, parallel and perpendicular lines, intercepts of a line on the co-ordinate axis.


Straight line: Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, co-ordinate of the centroid, orthocentre and circumcentre of a triangle.


Circle and conic sections: A standard form of equations of a circle, the general form of the equation of a circle, its radius and centre, equation of a circle when the endpoints of a diameter are given, points of intersection of a line and a circle, with the centre at the origin and sections of conics, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola) in standard forms.

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Which chapters come under Co-ordinate Geometry in JEE Mains?

Under JEE Main coordinate geometry section, the following chapters are included -

  • Straight lines
  • Pair of straight lines
  • Circle
  • Parabola
  • Ellipse and 
  • Hyberbola

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JEE Mains 2025 January and April Session Coordinate Geometry Weightage

Chapters Jan (overall session) questions April (overall session) questions Total questions
Straight lines 11 9 20
Parabola 10 6 16
Ellipse 7 9 16
Hyperbola 5 7 12
Circles 5 4 9

Weightage of Co-ordinate Geometry in JEE Mains 2026 under Mathematics Section

Based on past paper trends, here is an estimation of coordinate geometry weightage in JEE Mains -

Chapters

Total number of questions

Total weightage

Circles

1 to 2 questions

3.24%

Parabola

1

3.3%

Ellipse

1

3.3%

Hyperbola

1

3.3%

Straight lines

2

6.6%

Year-wise Co-ordinate Geometry Weightage in JEE Mains

Year

Average number of questions asked

Marks per question

Total marks

2024

4

4

16

2023

4

4

16

2022

5

4

20

2021

5

4

20

2020

5

4

20

Q:   Which book should I refer to prepare for JEE Main exam?
A:
It is advised that students begin their JEE Main preparation with NCERT books. NCERT class 11 and 12 books for Physics Chemistry and Mathematics are the best to understand basic concepts and solve numerical problems. Along with NCERTs, students can refer to additional books like H. C. Verma and Irodov for Physics. In Mathematics, students can take help from Arihant books. For Chemistry R C Mukherjee, O P Tandon and P Bahadur are best.
Q:   How to prepare for JEE Main from Class 11th and 12th?
A:
Starting the JEE Main preparation from class 11 or 12 is the best time. As JEE Main syllabus consists of topics from class 11 and 12, students can easily cover all the topics along with school. Students can begin by checking the topics that is covered in both school and JEE Main and give special attention to them. For all three subjects, study NCERT and also take help from reference books. Understand the concepts thoroughly and solve numerical problems. To crack JEE Main along with class 12, students should devote at least 2-3 hours for JEE beside class 12 studies. Regularly solve JEE Main mock test and solve previous year question papers to evaluate the performance.
Q:   How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
A:

Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.

JEE Main 2026: How to fetch maximum marks in coordinate geometry

Coordinate geometry in JEE Mains is an important section in the mathematics section. It carries a significant weightage. So, first and foremost, understanding fundamental formulas is a must. Besides that, here’s what aspirants can do to fetch maximum marks in JEE Mains coordinate geometry section-

  • As mentioned earlier, start to learn concepts and formulas. Understand the art of mapping points, lines and curves on graph using co-ordinates. 
  • Coordinate is a blend of algebra and geometry, so try solving more questions based on tangents, graphs, area, circumference, etc. 
  • Make sure to go through JEE Main 2026 chapter-wise weightage to understand in details.

JEE Main Preparation Tips: Advice from Toppers and Experts

Many JEE Mains toppers like Om Prakash Behera and Arnav Singh from JEE Main 2025, and Rishi Shekhar Shukla (JEE Mains 2024) have advised students to stay consistent with their preparation and follow a set of books. Here are some JEE Main preparation tips that aspirants can follow-

  • Try JEE Main mock test daily. Start with one to two daily and gradually increase. Keep a notebook to analyse your mistakes.
  • Prepare a strategic timetable. Divide your daily routine smartly. Morning: best for attempting previous year’s question papers, afternoon: for studying important JEE Main topics, and close the day with revision.

JEE Main Topper 2025, Shaksham Jindal said in an interview with Shiksha - “Don’t overburden yourself with too many books.” Focus NCERT for fundamentals and solve question papers. Pay attention to conceptual problems. Click here to read

  • Try explaining topics to yourself; this is the best hack that does works for a lot of students who prepare for top BTech entrance exams, such as JEE Advanced, BITSAT, and VITEEE
  • Last but not least, give your body a break. Engage yourself in physical and mental activities, like reading, running, listening to podcasts, gardening, playing sports, etc. 

Important Coordinate Geometry Topics to Focus

  • Different types of triangles - (Centroid, Orthocentre, Incenter, Circumcentre)
  • Focal chord of parabola
  • Position of two circles - (Intersection common chord, number of common tangents on 2 circles)
  • Length of the lactus rectum (ellipse or hyperbola)
  • Equation of the chord with the given mid-point
  • Find eccentricity (hyperbola or ellipse)

Best Books and Study Materials for JEE Main Coordinate Geometry

Here are some of the best books for JEE Mains Mathematics (specially for co-ordinate geometry) that students can approach in their last month of JEE Mains preparation -

  • Skills in Mathematics for JEE Main and Advanced (Coordinate Geometry) by Dr. SK Goyal
  • The Elements of Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L Loney
  • NCERT Mathematics for concept building

Important Formulas in Co-ordinate Geometry of JEE Main

Students can check some important formulas from coordinate geometry section in JEE Mains below-

JEE Mains 2026

JEE Mains syllabus

JEE Main important topics and chapters

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