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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.

Table of content
  • 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

JEE Main Chemistry chapter wise 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

JEE Main Physics chapter wise 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

JEE Main chapter wise weightage for Mathematics

 

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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