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NTA has released the JEE Mains 2026 syllabus PDF at the official website. JEE Mains syllabus 2026 is divided into two Paper 1 (BTech/BE) and Paper 2 (BArch/Plan). Check the list of JEE Mains topics for Paper 1 and Paper 2 which will be asked in JEE Main exam.

Check JEE Main 2026 Syllabus with weightage Paper 1 for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and Paper 2 Syllabus for BArch and BPlan.

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JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus pdf has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can check here subject-wise JEE Mains 2026 syllabus with weightage for papers 1 and 2. 

A direct link for JEE Main 2026 syllabus pdf download by NTA is available below for all three papers, Paper 1 for BTech, Paper 2A for BArch and Paper 2B for BPlan. Using JEE syllabus 2026, students would know the topics that are covered in the NTA JEE Main 2026. Along with the syllabus, students should also know the exam pattern and JEE Main 2026 syllabus weightage.

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  • Is There Any Change in JEE Main 2026 Syllabus?
  • JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 PDF Download by NTA
  • JEE Main Syllabus 2026: Subject and Topic-Wise Details
  • JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry
  • JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for Mathematics
  • JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for BArch
  • JEE Syllabus 2026 for BPlan
  • JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers
  • JEE Syllabus with weightage 2026 FAQs
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Is There Any Change in JEE Main 2026 Syllabus?

No, NTA has not made any changes in the JEE Main Syllabus 2026. Deletion of several topics of class 11 and 12 was done in 2024. The deleted topics of JEE Mains syllabus are

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  • Mathematics: Mathematical Induction and Mathematical Reasoning units have been removed. 
  • Physics: In Physics, the Communication Device unit has been removed from the syllabus. 
  • Chemistry: Surface Chemistry, States of Matter, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, s-block elements, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, Alcohol Phenol and Ether, and Polymers chapters have been removed.

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Q:   Where can I get JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF?
A:

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

Q:   Is JEE Main syllabus tough?
A:

JEE Main syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Maths topics. If you have focused while studying, then it will be easy to prepare for the exam otherwise, you may find it difficult. NCERT textbook is the best for Chemistry and Physics. You can also refer to other books for exam preparation. There are many preparation books suggested by the toppers of Joint Entrance Examination Main.   

Q:   Can I complete JEE Main syllabus in 6 months?
A:

JEE Mains syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering that almost every topic of JEE syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. However, completing the syllabus does not mean that candidates will get a good score. JEE Main exam tests your conceptual and analytical understanding of topics. To get a good score, you need to have good understanding of core concepts and also use to of applying them in solving numerical questions.

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It is advised that students refer to JEE Main previous year question papers to know the difficulty level of the exam and the weightage of topics that have been covered in past years. JEE Main 2026 exam date has been released. NTA will conduct the session 1 exam from January 21 to 30 while the session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9.

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Candidates can download JEE 2026 syllabus with weightage using the direct link given below for all subjects. JEE syllabus 2026 pdf download is available for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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JEE Main Syllabus 2026: Subject and Topic-Wise Details

Candidates can check below the details of subject-wise topics which constitute JEE Mains 2026 syllabus. Topics that will be asked in the exam for all three papers, Paper 1, Paper 2A and Paper 2B are given with details in JEE syllabus 2026.

JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for Physics

Q:   How many chapters are in JEE Mains syllabus?
A:

National Testing Agency releases the JEE Main exam syllabus online. You can check the syllabus and know the names of chapters and topics. Here we have provded the detail of chapters in JEE Main syllabus.

  • 19 Chapters in Physics (Also 1 chapter for experimental skills)
  • 20 Chapters in Chemistry
  • 14 Chapters in Mathematics

There is less possibility of any increase or decrease in chapters of JEE Main 2026 syllabus. However, candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest syllabus by visiting the JEE Main syllabus page or the official website of JEE Mains.

Q:   Is JEE Main syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Advanced?
A:

Not both are not same. But some topics are similar in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students who qualify the JEE Main exam and are among the top 250000 students are eligible to take the JEE Advanced.  Due to this reason majority of syllabi are the same, but a few extra topics are added in JEE Advanced.

Q:   In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?
A:

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

The syllabus of JEE Mains 2026 for Physics is divided into two sections, Section A, which constitutes the theory part and has a weightage of 80% in the exam, and Section B containing practical components or experimental skills has a 20% weightage in the exam. The topics of JEE Main syllabus 2026 for Physics are from class 11 and 12 syllabi.

JEE Syllabus 2026 Physics

Section A (Theory)

Section B (Experimental Skills)

Physics and measurement

Vernier callipers-its use to measure the internal and external diameter and depth of a vessel

Rotational motion

Screw gauge-its use to determine thickness/ diameter of thin sheet/wire.

Thermodynamics

Simple Pendulum-dissipation of energy by plotting a graph between the square of amplitude and time.

Kinematics

Metre Scale - the mass of a given object by the principle of moments.

Work, energy and power

Young's modulus of elasticity of the material of a metallic wire.

Properties of solids and liquids

The surface tension of water by capillary rise and effect of detergents.

Gravitation

Co-efficient of Viscosity of a given viscous liquid by measuring terminal velocity of a given spherical body

Laws of motion

Plotting a cooling curve for the relationship between the temperature of a hot body and time

Oscillations and waves

Speed of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube

Electronic devices

Specific heat capacity of a given (i) solid and (ii) liquid by method of mixtures.

Kinetic theory of gases

The resistivity of the material of a given wire using a metre bridge.

Current electricity

The resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law.

Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents

Resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer by half deflection method.

Magnetic effects of current and magnetism

The focal length of; (i) Convex mirror (ii) Concave mirror, and (ii) Convex lens, using the parallax method

Optics

The plot of the angle of deviation vs angle of incidence for a triangular prism.

Electromagnetic waves

Refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.

Atoms and nuclei

Characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias

Electrostatics

Characteristic curves of a Zener diode and finding reverse break down voltage

Dual nature of matter and radiation

Characteristic curves of a transistor and finding current gain and voltage gain.

 

Identification of Diode. LED, Transistor. IC. Resistor. A capacitor from a mixed collection of such items.

 

Using a multimeter to: (i) Identify the base of a transistor (ii) Distinguish between NPN and PNP type transistor (iii) See the unidirectional of current in case of a diode and an LED. (iv) Check the correctness or otherwise of a given electronic component (diode, transistor or IC).

JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry

The syllabus of JEE Mains 2026 for Chemistry is divided into three sections, Section A – Physical Chemistry, Section B- Inorganic Chemistry and Section C- Organic Chemistry. The topics are from class 11 and 12 syllabi. Check below JEE Main syllabus 2026 for Chemistry

JEE Syllabus 2026 Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Some basic concepts in chemistry

Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

Purification and characterization of organic compounds

Chemical kinetics

Co-ordination compounds

Hydrocarbons

Atomic structure

Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)

Chemistry in everyday life

Chemical bonding and molecular structure

P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements

Principles related to practical chemistry

Chemical thermodynamics

d- and f – block elements

Organic compounds containing halogens

Solutions

 

Organic compounds containing oxygen

Chemical Equilibrium

 

Organic compounds containing nitrogen

Redox reactions and electrochemistry

 

Bio-molecules

 

 

Some basic principles of organic chemistry

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JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for Mathematics

The Mathematics JEE Main syllabus 2026 has a total of 19 units comprising topics from the standard syllabus of classes 11 and 12.

JEE Syllabus 2026 Maths

Topics

Topics

Complex numbers and quadratic equations

Differential equations

Matrices and determinants

Binomial theorem and its simple applications

Sets, relations and functions

Sequence and Series

Three-dimensional geometry

Vector algebra

Permutations and combinations

Statistics and probability

Mathematical reasoning

Trigonometry

Limit, continuity and differentiability

Coordinate geometry

Integral calculus

 

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JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 for BArch

The syllabus of JEE Mains 2026 for BArch has three parts, Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing. The syllabus of Maths is the same as for Paper 1, the Aptitude and Drawing Syllabus can be checked below

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus Aptitude

Units

Topics

Unit 1

Awareness of persons. Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and Build-envirounmentVisusalising three dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualising. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal)

Unit 2

Three dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms in both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus Drawing

Units

Topics

Unit 1

Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces etc). landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants etc.) and rural life.

*Note:- Drawing test is conducted on a drawing sheet, which is provided at the exam centre. All other items required for drawing like pencils, geometry box set, crests, colour pencils and crayons for the drawing test have to be brought by the candidate.

JEE Syllabus 2026 for BPlan

The JEE Main paper 2 syllabus for BPlan has three subjects, Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning. The syllabus of Maths is similar to Paper 1, and the Aptitude syllabus is also the same as that of the BArch paper. The remaining planning section syllabus can be checked below. The JEE Main paper 2 planning syllabus is divided into three units details of which are as follows.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for Planning

Units

Topics

Unit 1- General Awareness

General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programmes etc.

Unit 2- Social Science

The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th -century global economy, colonialism and colonial cities, industrialisation, resources and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements

Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India

Economic development- economic sectors, globalisation, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion and inequality, urbanisation, rural development, colonial cities,

Unit 3- Thinking Skills

Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates can download JEE Main question papers for previous years to know various aspects of the exam like topics covered, difficulty level of paper, chapter-wise weightage and much more.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper

Exam Date/Shift

Shift 1

Shift 2

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JEE Syllabus with weightage 2026 FAQs

Q. Is JEE Main syllabus the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

A. No! JEE Main syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are entirely different. Paper 1 is conducted for BTech admission and has topics from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Paper 2 is conducted for BArch and BPlan and has topics from Maths, Aptitude common while drawing for B.Arch and Planning for BPlan.

Q. Where can I get JEE 2026 Syllabus?

A. NTA has released JEE syllabus 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the complete JEE Mains 2026 syllabus with weightage on this page.

Q. Are topics of classes 11 and 12 both covered in JEE Main syllabus?

A. Yes! the syllabus of JEE Mains include topics that are taught in class 11 and 12 for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q. Is JEE Main and Advanced syllabus the same?

A. No! The syllabus of JEE Mains and Advanced is not the same. The syllabus of JEE Advanced has a fewer topic than JEE Mains.

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