JEE Main 2020 Chapter wise Questions & Total Marks
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
Check JEE Main Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics chapter wise questions and marks distribution on this page below.
National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main for admission of the students to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech)/ Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)/ Bachelor of Planning (BPlan). The BE/BTech exam is named as Paper 1 whereas BArch/BPlanning exam is named as Paper 2. NTA had revised the exam pattern of JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 in 2019.
JEE Main exam pattern tells about the structure of JEE Main question paper. Aspirants get the knowledge of total no. of sections, total no. of questions in each section, total marks of each section, etc. through the exam pattern. Aspirants should also know about the JEE Main 2020 chapter wise questions & total marks distribution. It will make the JEE Main preparation journey, a little easier.
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Before starting the preparation, aspirants should have a well understanding of the chapters mentioned in JEE Main syllabus. The syllabus analysis will help in prioritizing the topics and making a strategy for the preparation. Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 is available on this page which will play a crucial role in the exam preparation. This distribution of chapter wise questions and marks of JEE Main is made after analyzing the last years’ examination.
- Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Chemistry
- Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Physics
- Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Mathematics
- Read Important FAQs Here
Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Chemistry
| Chapters |
Total Questions |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Concept |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Redox Reactions |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Electrochemistry |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Chemical Kinetics |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Solution & Colligative Properties |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| General Organic Chemistry |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Stereochemistry |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Hydrocarbon |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Alkyl Halides |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Carboxylic Acids & their Derivatives |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Carbohydrates, Amino-Acids, and Polymers |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Aromatic Compounds |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Atomic Structure |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Chemical Bonding |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Solid-State And Surface Chemistry |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Nuclear & Environmental Chemistry |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Thermodynamics & the Gaseous State |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Transition Elements & Coordination Compounds |
3 Questions |
9.9% Weightage |
| Periodic table, s and p-Block Elements |
3 Questions |
9.9% Weightage |
Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Physics
| Chapters |
Total Questions |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Capacitors |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Simple Harmonic Motion |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Sound Waves |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Elasticity |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Error in Measurement |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Circular Motion |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Electromagnetic Waves |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Semiconductors |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Communication Systems |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Alternating Current |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases & Thermodynamics |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Kinematics |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Work, Energy, and Power |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Laws of Motion |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Centre Of Mass |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Rotational Dynamics |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Modern Physics |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Wave Optics |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Current Electricity |
3 Questions |
9.9% Weightage |
Chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2020 – Mathematics
| Chapters |
Total Questions |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Sets |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Permutations & Combinations |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Probability |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Complex Numbers |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Binominal Theorem |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Limits |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Differentiability |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Indefinite Integration |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Definite Integration |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Differential Equations |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Height & Distance |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Trigonometric Equations |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| The Area under the Curve |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Quadratic Equations |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Vectors |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Tangents and Normals |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Maxima and Minima |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Statistics |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Parabola |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Ellipse |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Hyperbola |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Mathematical Reasoning |
1 Question |
3.3% Weightage |
| Sequences & Series |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Straight Lines |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| 3-D Geometry |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
| Determinants |
2 Questions |
6.6% Weightage |
Read Important FAQs Here
Q. How to develop a better preparation strategy for JEE Main?
A. Candidates can practice as many previous years' JEE Main question papers and take up as many mock papers as possible.
Q. How can I develop better question-solving skills?
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A. We advise candidates to set the time limit and practice questions based on the set time. It will help students to manage time, develop shortcut tricks and understand the level of questions. They can also practice as many previous years' JEE Main question papers for better results and performance.
Q. Will the NTA release JEE Main question paper session wise?
A. Yes! The NTA will release the JEE Main question papers for each session.
Q. Will a student get a copy of question paper and response sheet after the exam is conducted?
A. No! NTA does not give a copy of the question paper and response sheet after the exam.
Q. What is the examination mode of JEE Main 2020?
A. JEE Main exam 2020 will be conducted in online mode as a Computer Based Test.
Q. When will the NTA release question papers of JEE Main 2020 for the April session?
A. The exam conducting body will release the JEE Main April 2020 question papers within two days after the exam.
Q. What are the three papers in JEE Main 2020?
A. There are three papers – BE/BTech, BArch and BPlan. Earlier, BArch and BPlan were considered as one paper.
Q. Is JEE Main question paper of shift 1 different from shift 2?
A. Yes, the JEE Main question papers 2020 for shift 1 and 2 are different. However, there is not much difference between their difficulty levels.
Q. What is the sequence of sections in the JEE Main Paper 1?
A. The sequence of JEE Mains 2020 question paper is - Section 1: Physics, Section 2: Chemistry, Section 3: Mathematics
Q. Will there be any numerical questions in JEE Main 2020?
A. Yes, NTA has introduced numerical based questions for BTech and BPlan papers.
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