JEE Main 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage: Topics Covered in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

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Knowing the weightage of chapters in JEE Main 2026 wil help candidates excel in the examination. Check JEE Main chapter wise weightage for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and total questions for each subject here. Know JEE Main chapter wise weightage of topics for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Knowing the weightage of chapters in JEE Main.
JEE Main PYQ 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 the weightage of chapters in JEE Mains to score good marks in the exam. It is, however, recommended that the full JEE Main syllabus be also covered, besides giving special emphasis to the high-weightage topics.
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JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

JEE Mains PYQ Chapterwise Weightage: Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2026 should definitely check the high weightage chapters for JEE Main 2026 exam. Since the JEE Main 2026 syllabus is vast, candidates should first check the JEE Main chapter wise weightage while preparing for the exam. In this article, we have curated the list of high weightage chapters for JEE Mains 2026 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based past few years' analysis. The chapters that have been asked in JEE Main exam and have carried the JEE Main PYQ most weightage over the years are categorised into JEE Main high weightage topics.

Students need to cover the entire JEE Main 2026 syllabus with utmost dedication and seriousness to each topic, however, give priority to the high weightage topics. Read below to know JEE Main chapter-wise weightage of topics for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Check here the chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2026 Physics, Chemistry, and Maths for a strategic and effective JEE Main preparation 2026.

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main PYQ Weightage of Class 11 and Class 12 Syllabus
  • JEE Main 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage Maths
  • JEE Main Chapter Wise Weightage 2026 Physics
  • Chapter-wise Weightage of Chemistry in JEE Main 2026

JEE Main PYQ Weightage of Class 11 and Class 12 Syllabus

The weightage of the class 11 and class 12 syllabus in JEE Mains is almost the same. The candidates have to prepare for the exam by giving equal importance to both classes. Check below the number of questions asked in the JEE Mains exam from class 11 and class 12 syllabus over the past two years:

JEE Main 2025
  Session 1 Session 2
Number of questions from class 12 121 109
Number of questions from class 11 129 116
JEE Main 2024
  Session 1 Session 2
Number of questions from class 12 141 143
Number of questions from class 11 159 157

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JEE Main 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage Maths

Below are the chapters, total questions, and JEE Main chapter wise weightage of Maths paper. Students must know that the chapter-wise weightage is prepared based on JEE Main previous year question papers by analysing 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%

Also Read: JEE Main Math Question Papers Previous Year

JEE Main 2026 Books for Mathematics

The maths subject is very 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:

  • IIT Mathematics by R.D Sharma
  • The Pearson Guide to Complete Mathematics by SL Loney
  • Integral calculus and Differential calculus for IIT JEE by Amit Agarwal
  • Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE by TMH Publications
  • Arihant Publications Vectors and RD Geometry book
  • Introduction to Probability and its applications for JEE Main and advanced by Wiliam Feller

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JEE Main Chapter Wise Weightage 2026 Physics

Below are the chapters, total questions, and JEE Main chapter wise weightage of Physics paper. Candidates can check below the topics and number of questions that were asked in the previous year in JEE Main exam. 

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%

Also read: Last 10 Years Question Paper of JEE Main With Solutions

JEE Main 2026 Books for Physics

Physics is also one of the toughest papers to clear in a competitive examination, as it consists of its fundamental concepts. Below are a few of the best books, which have helped candidates to score better marks in the entrance exam.

  • Understanding Physics for JEE Main and JEE Advanced by DC Pandey
  • Understanding Physics Electricity and Magnetism by DC Pandey
  • Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 and 2) by H C Verma
  • Complete Physics for JEE Main by I E Irodov
  • Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov

Also Read: JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF with Solutions Here

Chapter-wise Weightage of Chemistry in JEE Main 2026

Below are the chapters, total questions, and JEE Main chapter wise weightage of Chemistry paper. The chapter-wise weightage had been analysed 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

3

9.9%

Also Read: JEE Main Chemistry Question Papers Previous Year

Best Books for JEE Main 2026 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:

  • IIT Chemistry by O P Tandon
  • Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
  • Complete Chemistry for JEE Main by NCERT
  • Physical Chemistry by O P Tandon
  • Organic Chemistry by Solomon and Fryhle
  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
  • Textbook for the Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R C Mukherjee
  • Numerical Chemistry by P Bahadur
Q:   What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?
A:
There is no minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main. Exam. However, any candidate who wish to appear in JEE Advanced need to obtain the minimum cutoff marks in JEE Main. Candidates gets all India rank in JEE Main on the basis of the score they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes like NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Advanced need to get the minimum JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks only after which they can apply for admission to IITs.
Q:   Is one month sufficient for JEE Main preparation?
A:
One month is not sufficient for JEE Main preparation if a student has not started preparing or have not studied earlier for the exam. As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, studying all the topics and remembering them take a lot of effort. However, class 12 student can get a decent score in JEE Main if time after the bard exam is devoted exclusively for the JEE preparation. Since most topics of JEE Main and class 12 are similar, students need to revise all the topics and solve previous year JEE Main question papers. Start solving JEE Main mock test papers at last 3-4 days before the exam to make yourself comfortable with the exam.
Q:   How many months are required to prepare for JEE Mains exam?
A:

The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.

JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.

Q:   How to prepare for JEE Main from Class 11th and 12th?
A:
Starting the JEE Main preparation from class 11 or 12 is the best time. As JEE Main syllabus consists of topics from class 11 and 12, students can easily cover all the topics along with school. Students can begin by checking the topics that is covered in both school and JEE Main and give special attention to them. For all three subjects, study NCERT and also take help from reference books. Understand the concepts thoroughly and solve numerical problems. To crack JEE Main along with class 12, students should devote at least 2-3 hours for JEE beside class 12 studies. Regularly solve JEE Main mock test and solve previous year question papers to evaluate the performance.
Q:   Which book should I refer to prepare for JEE Main exam?
A:
It is advised that students begin their JEE Main preparation with NCERT books. NCERT class 11 and 12 books for Physics Chemistry and Mathematics are the best to understand basic concepts and solve numerical problems. Along with NCERTs, students can refer to additional books like H. C. Verma and Irodov for Physics. In Mathematics, students can take help from Arihant books. For Chemistry R C Mukherjee, O P Tandon and P Bahadur are best.
Q:   How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
A:

Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.

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