JEE Advanced 2027 exam will be held in the first week of May, 2027. Candidates must adopt a strategic preparation for JEE Advanced. In this row, candidates are advised to check the JEE Advanced 2026 chapter-wise weightage from the syllabus and prepare these chapters with utmost diligence. Know the details below.
JEE Advanced Chapter Wise Weightage 2027: Candidates preparing for IIT JEE 2027 can check here chapterwise weightage of questions asked in past year exams. It will help in analysing important topics and chapters to focus for the JEE Advanced 2027 exam.
JEE Advanced 2027 will have questions coming from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. There will be 2 papers, and each paper will have 3 sections, namely Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Candidates must follow the JEE Advanced syllabus 2027 and must know what is the weightage of the topics in the syllabus for effective JEE Advanced exam preparation.
Weightage indicates the number of questions asked from a particular topic in the previous year exams. The weightage indicates the importance of the chapter, and candidates must pay extra attention to these topics. We have mentioned here the JEE Advanced chapter-wise weightage for all three subjects - Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Candidates must not let any chapter slip out of their radar while preparing for the exam. To get a good all India rank in the JEE Advanced exam, candidates must complete the entire syllabus and practice as many mock tests and JEE Advanced previous year question papers. Check below the JEE Advanced chapter wise weightage for Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
- JEE Advanced Chapter Wise Weightage 2026
- JEE Advanced Chapterwise Weightage 2025
- How to Maximise Score with the Help of JEE Advanced High Weightage Topics
JEE Advanced Chapter Wise Weightage 2026
Based on the analysis of JEE Advanced 2026 question paper question paper, here is the chapter-wise weightage of topics for paper 1 and 2.
Chpaterwise Weightage of Paper 1
| Subject |
Chapter Group |
Marks |
% of Paper |
| Physics |
Mechanics (rotation, kinematics, SHM) |
18 |
10.00% |
| Physics |
Electromagnetism |
15 |
8.30% |
| Physics |
Thermodynamics |
12 |
6.70% |
| Physics |
Optics |
7 |
3.90% |
| Physics |
Modern Physics |
4 |
2.20% |
| Physics |
Waves/Sound |
4 |
2.20% |
| Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry |
14 |
7.80% |
| Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry |
23 |
12.80% |
| Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry |
23 |
12.80% |
| Maths |
Algebra (matrices, quadratics, complex no.) |
15 |
8.30% |
| Maths |
Calculus |
11 |
6.10% |
| Maths |
P&C / Sets & Relations |
8 |
4.40% |
| Maths |
Vectors & 3D Geometry |
8 |
4.40% |
| Maths |
Coordinate Geometry |
7 |
3.90% |
| Maths |
Trigonometry |
7 |
3.90% |
| Maths |
Probability |
4 |
2.20% |
Chpaterwise Weightage of Paper 2
| Subject |
Chapter Group |
Marks |
% of Paper |
| Physics |
Electricity & Magnetism |
23 |
12.80% |
| Physics |
Measurement/Errors/Units |
12 |
6.70% |
| Physics |
Optics |
11 |
6.10% |
| Physics |
Mechanics |
7 |
3.90% |
| Physics |
Thermodynamics |
4 |
2.20% |
| Physics |
Modern Physics |
3 |
1.70% |
| Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry |
22 |
12.20% |
| Chemistry |
Atomic Structure |
4 |
2.20% |
| Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry |
19 |
10.60% |
| Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry |
15 |
8.30% |
| Maths |
Algebra |
12 |
6.70% |
| Maths |
Calculus |
22 |
12.20% |
| Maths |
Coordinate Geometry |
11 |
6.10% |
| Maths |
Probability & Statistics |
8 |
4.40% |
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JEE Advanced Chapterwise Weightage 2025
Candidates can check here the weightage of topics asked in 2025 exam. This weightage has been fomrulated from the actual question paper.
Chpaterwise Weightage of Paper 1
| Subject |
Topic |
Marks |
Weightage |
| Physics |
Optics (polarization, diffraction) |
8 |
4.40% |
|
|
Mechanics (SHM, collisions, rolling) |
15 |
8.30% |
|
|
Electromagnetic Induction |
7 |
3.90% |
|
|
Units & Measurement |
7 |
3.90% |
|
|
Waves (transverse, string reflection/transmission) |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Thermodynamics (radiation) |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Electrostatics (dipoles) |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
AC Circuits |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Atomic/Modern Physics (de Broglie, X-rays, nuclear energy) |
11 |
6.10% |
| Physics Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| Chemistry |
Inorganic (nitrogen compounds, coordination, qualitative analysis) |
15 |
8.30% |
|
|
Organic (acidity, SN2, named reactions, biomolecules) |
24 |
13.30% |
|
|
Physical (electrochemistry, kinetics, ionic equilibrium, van der Waals) |
21 |
11.70% |
| Chemistry Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| Mathematics |
Calculus (limits, continuity, AOD, functional equations) |
13 |
7.20% |
|
|
3D Geometry & Vectors |
16 |
8.90% |
|
|
Complex Numbers |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Sets, Relations & Functions |
7 |
3.90% |
|
|
Statistics |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Combinatorics |
8 |
4.40% |
|
|
Algebra/Sequences |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Matrices |
3 |
1.70% |
|
|
Probability |
3 |
1.70% |
| Maths Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| PAPER 1 GRAND TOTAL |
|
180 |
100% |
Commonly asked questions
- Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee for Inorganic Chemistry
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee
- NCERT Chemistry Class 11 and 12
- Problems in Physical Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced) by Narendra Awasthi
The syllabus of JEE Advanced exam includes topics from class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The syllabus is similar to what students study in their school during class 11 and 12. However, the difficulty level of questions is at par. Candidates can check the exact syllabus for JEE Advanced exam at Shiksha portal or the official website jeeadv.ac.in.
The syllabus for JEE Advanced 2027 will be released soon by IIT Delhi in the official website. Candidates preparing for IIT JEE 2027 can study by referring the previous year syllabus as the topics/chapters do not change every year.
Chpaterwise Weightage of Paper 2
| Subject |
Topic |
Marks |
Weightage |
| Physics |
Optics (mirrors, YDSE) |
12 |
6.70% |
|
|
Electrostatics (spheres, sheets, dimensional analysis) |
15 |
8.30% |
|
|
Thermodynamics (Carnot engine, gas cycles) |
12 |
6.70% |
|
|
Modern Physics (magnetic moment, positronium) |
8 |
4.40% |
|
|
Mechanics (springs, oscillation, orbital dynamics, projectile) |
13 |
7.20% |
| Physics Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| Chemistry |
Inorganic (coordination, halogen hydrolysis) |
6 |
3.30% |
|
|
Organic (reaction sequences, PH bonds, amines) |
17 |
9.40% |
|
|
Physical (solid state, Ksp, adsorption isotherm, kinetics, osmotic pressure, electrochemistry, magnetic moment, carbohydrates) |
37 |
20.60% |
| Chemistry Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| Mathematics |
Calculus (limits, differential equations) |
7 |
3.90% |
|
|
Coordinate Geometry (area, conics, ellipse) |
15 |
8.30% |
|
|
Trigonometric Equations |
3 |
1.70% |
|
|
Matrices |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Probability |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Vectors |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Complex Numbers |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Binomial Theorem |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Integral Calculus |
8 |
4.40% |
|
|
Series/Trigonometric Sums |
4 |
2.20% |
|
|
Inverse Trig |
3 |
1.70% |
| Maths Total |
|
60 |
33.30% |
| GRAND TOTAL |
|
180 |
100% |
Also Check:
| JEE Advanced Physics Questions | JEE Advanced Maths Questions | JEE Advanced Chemistry Questions |
How to Maximise Score with the Help of JEE Advanced High Weightage Topics
Candidates can maximise their chances of success with a smart study strategy:
Setting priority: Focus on the high weightage chapters and treat them as your holy grail. They are the do-or-die chapter. Complete every high weightage topic with plenty of time for revision before the exam.
Practising questions from JEE Advanced high-weightage chapters: All types of questions available in JEE Advanced previous year papers that have been asked from the high weightage chapters must be practised. Take JEE Advanced mock tests and analyse the previous years' papers in detail.
Formulas and concepts should be clear: All the important formulas from the JEE Advanced high weightage chapters should be at the tip of your tongue. Practice the application of important concepts across various types of questions and learn some shortcut methods to solve the problems.
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