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JEE Main 2025 chapter-wise weightage for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is available here. It will help students know the topics that have high weightage and are asked regularly in JEE Main. It is advised that students pay special attention to high-weightage JEE Main 2025 topics to score good marks in the exam. It is however recommended that full JEE Main syllabus be covered beside giving special emphasis to the high-weightage topics.
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JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

JEE Mains High Weightage Chapters 2025: Candidates can check here high weightage chapters for JEE Mains 2025 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Understanding the JEE Main 2025 chapter-wise weightage will help students to give special emphasis on important chapters that are asked in the exam. Also provided here are JEE Main most important chapters in addition to JEE Mains weightage chapter wise 2025 PDF.

To prepare effectively for the exam and obtain a good rank in the JEE Main exam, candidates should check the weightage of chapters in JEE Mains 2024, and JEE Main Chapterwise weightage last 10 years.

The NTA has announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main 2025 session 1 was conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2025 while JEE Mains 2025 2nd attempt date is April 2 to 9, 2025. JEE Main 2025 Registration Session 2 was open from February 1 to 25, 2025.

Students need to cover the entire JEE Main 2025 syllabus with utmost dedication and seriousness to each topic. Read below to know JEE Main chapter-wise weightage of topics for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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JEE Main 2025 Chapter-wise Weightage Maths

Below are the chapters, total questions, and weightage from each chapter of the Mathematics paper. Students must know that the chapter-wise weightage is prepared based on JEE Main previous year question papers by analyzing the topics and questions that had been asked in past years.

Chapters

Total Questions

Weightage

Sets

1

3.3%

Permutations & Combinations

1

3.3%

Probability

1

3.3%

Complex Numbers

1

3.3%

Binominal Theorem

1

3.3%

Limits

1

3.3%

Differentiability

1

3.3%

Indefinite Integration

1

3.3%

Definite Integration

1

3.3%

Differential Equations

1

3.3%

Height & Distance

1

3.3%

Trigonometric Equations

1

3.3%

The Area under the Curve

1

3.3%

Quadratic Equations 

1

3.3%

Vectors

1

3.3%

Tangents and Normals

1

3.3%

Maxima and Minima

1

3.3%

Statistics

1

3.3%

Parabola

1

3.3%

Ellipse

1

3.3%

Hyperbola

1

3.3%

Sequences & Series

2

6.6%

Straight Lines 

2

6.6%

3-D Geometry 

2

6.6%

Determinants 

2

6.6%

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JEE Main 2025 Books for Mathematics

Mathematics subject is vast and it is also considered a challenging subject. Students have to master the theorems and have a clear understanding of the underlying concepts. The important Mathematics books for JEE Main preparation are:

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JEE Main Chapter wise Weightage 2025 Physics

Below are the chapters, total questions, and weightage from each chapter of the Physics paper. Candidates can check below the topics and number of questions that had been asked in the previous year in JEE Main exams. 

Q:   Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
A:

The answer to this question is a Yes. As per the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024, 4 marks would be awarded for every question answered correctly, while negative marking will be done for every incorrect answer. This implies that 1 mark is deducted every time a candidate answers the question wrongly.  Zero or no marks will be given to un-attempted questions.  

Q:   What is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?
A:

JEE Main 2025 exam pattern has been changed. As per the new pattern, there will be no optional question in section B of JEE Main 2025. The JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 5 NAV questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning.

The question paper will consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value answer (NAV) type questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours. 

Q:   Is there any change in marking scheme and total number of questions in JEE Main 2025?
A:

Yes, the total number of questins in JEE Main 2025 have been reduced in all three papers - Paper 1 for BE/BTech, Paper 2A for BArch and Paper 2B for BPlan. The Paper 1 exam will now have 75 questions, 25 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In Paper 2A and 2B, the total number of questions have been decreased only in Mathematics section. There will be 25 questions in Mathematics section of Paper 2A and 2B.

NTA has not made any changes in the marking scheme of JEE Mains 2025 exam. Also, the total marks and duration of the exam remains the same. 

Chapters

Total Questions

Weightage

Electrostatics

1

3.3%

Capacitors 

1

 3.3%

Simple Harmonic Motion

1

 3.3%

Sound Waves

1

 3.3%

Elasticity

1

 3.3%

Error in Measurement

1

 3.3%

Circular Motion

1

 3.3%

Electromagnetic Waves

1

 3.3%

Semiconductors

1

 3.3%

Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism

 2

6.6%

Alternating Current

 2

6.6%

Kinetic Theory of Gases & Thermodynamics

 2

6.6%

Kinematics

 2

6.6%

Work, Energy, and Power

 2

6.6%

Laws of Motion

 2

6.6%

Centre Of Mass

 2

6.6%

Rotational Dynamics

 2

6.6%

Modern Physics

 2

6.6%

Wave Optics

 2

6.6%

Current Electricity

3

9.9%

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JEE Main 2025 Books for Physics

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Chapter-wise Weightage of Chemistry in JEE Main 2025

Below are the chapters, total questions, and weightage from each chapter of the Chemistry paper. The chapter-wise weightage had been analyzed based on JEE Main past year papers in Chemistry questions. 

Chapters

Total Questions

Weightage

Mole Concept

1

3.3%

Redox Reactions 

1

3.3%

Electrochemistry 

1

3.3%

Chemical Kinetics 

1

3.3%

Solution & Colligative Properties 

1

3.3%

General Organic Chemistry 

1

3.3%

Stereochemistry 

1

3.3%

Hydrocarbon 

1

3.3%

Alkyl Halides 

1

3.3%

Carboxylic Acids & their Derivatives 

1

3.3%

Carbohydrates, Amino-Acids, and Polymers 

1

3.3%

Aromatic Compounds 

1

3.3%

Atomic Structure

2

6.6%

Chemical Bonding

2

6.6%

Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium

2

6.6%

Solid-State And Surface Chemistry

2

6.6%

Nuclear & Environmental Chemistry

2

6.6%

Thermodynamics & the Gaseous State

2

6.6%

Transition Elements & Coordination Compounds

3

 9.9%

Periodic table, p-Block Elements 

3

9.9%

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Best Books for JEE Main 2025 Chemistry

JEE Main Chemistry is divided into physical, inorganic and organic. Studying with regular revision is important to master the subject as it involves a number of reactions and formulas. Some best books for effective preparation of chemistry are:

Q:   Is there any change in JEE Main 2025 exam pattern?
A:

Yes, NTA has announced two major changes in JEE Main exam pattern 2025. As per the new pattern, the total number of questions in JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) will be 75, 25 each from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also, there will be no optional question in section B in any subject. Students will need to answer all 5 questions in section B from all three subjects. The marking scheme and total marks remains the same.

Q:   Which topics were covered in JEE Main 22 January 2025 shift 2 paper?
A:

In the JEE Main 22 January shift 2 paper, chemistry questions were mainly from topics like Electrochemistry, Kinetics, p-block, d-block, Thermodynamics, and Biomolecules. In Mathematics, Key topics included Probability, Matrices, Algebra, Calculus, Vectors, Coordinate Geometry, 3D, and Calculus being dominant.  In Physics - Topics such as Mechanics,  Current Electricity,  Optics,  Modern Physics, and Waves were well-represented. However, questions from AC,  EMI, and Magnetism were notably absent.

Q:   What is marking scheme of JEE Mains numerical value questions?
A:

JEE Main numerical value questions have the following marking scheme

Correct Answer: +4 Marks

Incorrect Answer: -4 Marks

Not attempted: 0 Marks

Numerical value questions are the questions for which the answer is in numerical value (integer).

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FAQs related to JEE Main 2025 Chapter-wise Weightage

Q. Which chapters have more weightage in JEE mains?

A. The weightage of each of the subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) is different. Check the tables mentioned above to get JEE Mains chapter-wise weightage.

Q. Is 120 a good score in JEE mains?

A. 120 marks in JEE Mains is not good but if you are from SC/ST Category then 120 will be good marks. For OBC and General category it is not a good score. 120 is a good score for admission to IIIT or a private college in the state.

Q. Which are Do or die chapters for JEE Mains 2025?

A. Each subject in JEE Mains has some important chapters which are common every year. Read here to know the Do or Die Chapters in JEE Mains 2025.

Q. Is 70 percentile good in JEE Mains?

A. No, 70 percentile is not good in JEE Mains if you want to get into top NITs and IIITs. Candidates can get admission in any good private Engineering college.

Q. What is the weightage of classes 11 and 12 in JEE Mains 2025?

A. It is nearly 49% for class 11 and 51% for class 12.

Q. What is the weightage of modern physics in JEE Mains?

A. 20-25% weightage is from modern physics in JEE Main.

Q. Is HC Verma enough for JEE Mains 2025?

A. Yes, HC Verma is considered as the best book of Physics to crack JEE Main. However, candidates should focus on concept building in which HC Verma book can help you very much.

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