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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, 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. 

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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 coordinate geometry syllabus 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

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-

  • Take JEE Main mock tests 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.

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  • 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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