JEE Main 2016 Syllabus & Test Pattern
JEE Main 2016 Syllabus & Test Pattern
JEE Main 2016 exam will be held on April 3 (Offline) and April 9 and 10, 2016(Online). The exam will have two papers i.e. Paper 1(for B.Tech/B.E) and Paper 2(B. Arch./ B. Planning).
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JEE Main 2016 syllabus comprises of three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Questions in both the papers will be around these subjects and the topics mentioned below.
JEE Main 2016 Mathematics Syllabus:
| Unit |
Topic |
| UNIT 1 |
Sets, relations and functions |
| UNIT 2 |
Complex numbers and quadratic equations |
| UNIT 3 |
Matrices and determinants |
| UNIT 4 |
Permutations and combinations |
| UNIT 5 |
Mathematical induction |
| UNIT 6 |
Binomial theorem and its simple applications |
| UNIT 7 |
Sequences and series |
| UNIT 8 |
Limit, continuity and differentiability |
| UNIT 9 |
Integral calculus |
| UNIT 10 |
Differential equations |
| UNIT 11 |
Co-ordinate geometry |
| UNIT 12 |
Three dimensional geometry |
| UNIT 13 |
Vector algebra |
| UNIT 14 |
Statistics and probability |
| UNIT 15 |
Trigonometry |
| UNIT 16 |
Mathematical reasoning |
JEE Main 2016 Physics Syllabus:
| Unit |
Topic |
| Unit 1 |
Physics And Measurement |
| Unit 2 |
Kinematics |
| Unit 3 |
Laws Of Motion |
| Unit 4 |
Work, Energy And Power |
| Unit 5 |
Rotational Motion |
| Unit 6 |
Gravitation |
| Unit 7 |
Properties Of Solids And Liquids |
| Unit 8 |
Thermodynamics |
| Unit 9 |
Kinetic Theory Of Gases |
| Unit 10 |
Oscillations And Waves |
| Unit 11 |
Electrostatics |
| Unit 12 |
Current Electricity |
| Unit 13 |
Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism |
| Unit 14 |
Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents |
| Unit 15 |
Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 16 |
Optics |
| Unit 17 |
Dual Nature Of Matter and Radiation |
| Unit 18 |
Atoms And Nuclei |
| Unit 19 |
Electronic Devices |
| Unit 20 |
Communication Systems |
JEE Main 2016 Chemistry Syllabus:
| Section A: Physical Chemistry |
|
| Unit 1 |
Some Basic Concepts In Chemistry |
| Unit 2 |
States Of Matter |
| Unit 3 |
Atomic Structure |
| Unit 4 |
Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure |
| Unit 5 |
Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Unit 6 |
Solutions |
| Unit 7 |
Equilibrium |
| Unit 8 |
Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry |
| Unit 9 |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Unit10 |
Surface Chemistry |
| SECTION B: Inorganic Chemistry |
|
| Unit 11 |
Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties |
| Unit 12 |
General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Metals |
| Unit 13 |
Hydrogen |
| Unit 14 |
S – Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals) |
| Unit 15 |
P – Block Elements |
| Unit 16 |
D – And F – Block Elements |
| Unit 17 |
Co-Ordination Compounds |
| Unit 18 |
Environmental Chemistry |
| Section C: Organic Chemistry |
|
| Unit 19 |
Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds |
| Unit 20 |
Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry |
| Unit 21 |
Hydrocarbons |
| Unit 22 |
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
| Unit 23 |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
| Unit 24 |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Unit 25 |
Polymers |
| Unit 26 |
Biomolecules |
| Unit 27 |
Chemistry In Everyday Life |
| Unit 28 |
Principles Related To Practical Chemistry |
Get the detailed topic wise JEE Main 2016 Syllabus here!
JEE Main 2016 Exam Pattern & Structure:
JEE Main 2016 will have two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both the papers will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Students aiming for admissions into B.E or B.Tech colleges need to take Paper 1, while, aspirants planning for admissions for B.Arch and B.Planning courses will have to take Paper 2.
The subject combination for each paper, type of questions in each paper and mode of examination is mentioned below.
| Paper |
Subject |
Type of Questions |
Mode of Exam |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) |
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics |
Objective type with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics |
Pen and Paper based Exam OR Computer based Exam |
| Paper 2 (B. Arch. / B. Planning) |
Mathematics – Part I Aptitude Test – Part II & Drawing Test–Part III |
Objective type Objective type Questions to test drawing aptitude |
Only Pen and Paper based Exam |
The three hour long examination is conducted both in Online and Offline mode. A total of 90 questions will be asked from different three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Computer Based Examination
- All questions will carry equal weightage.
- Marking: For every correct answer candidates will be awarded a total of four marks and for every wrong answer one mark will be deducted.
- No marks will be deducted from the total score if no response is selected for a question.
- For every question asked in the exam, only one response is correct so aspirants should avoid selecting multiple responses.
Pen and Paper Based Examination
- Each section will contain multiple choice questions(MCQs)
- Each question in the pen and paper based examination will carry equal weightage.
- Marking: For every correct answer, four marks will be awarded and for every incorrect response ¼ mark, that is, one mark will be deducted from the candidate’s score.
- No deduction will be made from the total score of a candidate if he/she doesn’t select any response for the question. For every question asked in this entrance examination only one out of the four responses will be correct.
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