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Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026: JEE Advanced is considered one of the most difficult entrance exams in the world. Candidates who pass JEE Advanced can be admitted to the Indian Institutes of Technology of their choice. However, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and smart work to crack JEE Advanced. Talking about smart work, it includes knowing the weightage of topics that are asked in the exam. The topics with the most marks in the past are the important ones and will need needing maximum attention of the candidates. This way candidates will have an idea of where to invest most of their time and hence smartly prepare for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.

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In this article, we have provided the most important topics for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam based on the previous year's question paper analysis. We have analysed which topics out of the JEE Advanced syllabus carried the maximum marks last year.

Candidates must also be aware that apart from the important chapters, they must focus on the overall syllabus and not leave out any topic. Just make sure that you cover the important topics meticulously.

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  • Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Physics
  • Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Chemistry
  • Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Maths
  • JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus

Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Physics

Based on the previous year's analysis of JEE Advanced question paper, here are the most important JEE Advanced topics for Physics:

Chapter/Topics Number of Questions Marks Weightage
AC 1 4 3.33%
Centre of mass 1 3 2.50%
Electrostatics 4 15 12.50%
EM Waves 1 4 3.33%
EMI 2 7 5.83%
Error 2 8 6.67%
Geometrical Optics 1 4 3.33%
Gravitation 2 7 5.83%
Heat & Thermodynamics 4 16 13.33%
Kinematics 1 4 3.33%
Magnetism 1 4 3.33%
Modern Physics 3 12 10.00%
NLM 1 4 3.33%
Practical Physics 1 3 2.50%
SHM 2 6 5.00%
Sound Wave 1 4 3.33%
Unit and dimensions 1 3 2.50%
Wave optics 2 8 6.67%
Waves on string 1 4 3.33%
Total 32 120 100.00%

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Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Chemistry

Based on the previous year's analysis of JEE Advanced question paper, here are the most important JEE Advanced topics for Chemistry:

Chapter/Topics Number of Questions Marks Weightage
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chemical Bonding 2 8 6.67%
Coordination Compounds 2 7 5.83%
d-Block 1 3 2.50%
f-Block 1 4 3.33%
p-Block 3 10 8.33%
Salt Analysis 2 7 5.83%
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Amines 1 4 3.33%
Aromatic Compound 1 4 3.33%
Biomolecule 1 4 3.33%
Carbonyl Compounds 1 3 2.50%
Carboxylic acid & Derivatives 3 11 9.17%
GOC 1 3 2.50%
Halogen Derivative 1 4 3.33%
Polymer & POC 2 8 6.67%
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Chemical Kinetics 1 4 3.33%
Electrochemistry 2 8 6.67%
Gaseous State 1 4 3.33%
Ionic Equilibrium 2 8 6.67%
Liquid Solution 1 4 3.33%
Solid State 1 4 3.33%
Surface Chemistry 1 4 3.33%
Thermodynamics 1 4 3.33%
Total 32 120 100%

Most Important Topics for JEE Advanced 2026 Maths

Based on the previous year's analysis of the JEE Advanced question paper, here are the most important JEE Advanced topics for Maths:

Chapter/Topics Number of Questions Marks Weightage
3D 1 4 3.33%
AOD 2 7 5.83%
Area Under the Curve 2 7 5.83%
Binomial Theorem 1 4 3.33%
Complex Number 2 8 6.67%
Definite Integration 2 8 6.67%
Differential Equation 1 4 3.33%
Ellipse 1 4 3.33%
Function 3 11 9.17% 
Hyperbola 1 3 2.50%
Inverse Trigonometric Function 1 3 2.50%
Limit 1 4 3.33%
Matrices 2 7 5.83%
Maxima-Minima 1 4 3.33%
Method of Differentiation 2 7 5.83%
Permutations & Combination 1 4 3.33%
Probability 2 7 5.83%
Relation 1 4 3.33%
Statistics 1 4 3.33%
Trigonometric Ratios & Identities 1 4 3.33%
Vector 3 12 10.00%
Total 32 120 100.00%

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JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus

Candidates can check and download the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus PDF to get all the topics that will be asked in the exam. For full proof preparation, candidates must prepare all the topics that are included in the JEE Advanced syllabus 2026.

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Q:   What is JEE Advanced 2026 exam date?
A:

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be held in May 2026. The most probable dates for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam are May 17 or May 24, following the past few years' trends.

Q:   When will the complete schedule of JEE Advanced 2026 release?
A:

The complete schedule of the JEE Advanced 2026 exam is expected to be out in December 2025 alongwith the information brochure of the exam. the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in will be updated for the 2026-27 session by the end of this year and the exam dates will be displayed therein.

Q:   Is there any dress code in JEE Advanced?
A:

Yes there is. candidates can check the instructions related to dress code on the JEE Advanced admit card.

Candidates should avoid wearing:

  • Items containing metals
  • Jwellery
  • Clothes with big buttons and fancy elements

Candidates should:

  1. Wear simple clothing
  2. Wear open sandals
  3. Wear pants with less or no pockets
  4. Wear short sleeved clothes

Try to avoid anything that can hinder or delay the frisking process at the JEE Advanced exam centres.

Q:   Where can I check the JEE Advanced exam centre lits?
A:

The JEE Advanced cetre list is released city wise and zone wise on the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in. The candidates can check the name of the cities in all the states on India and also broad where the exam will be held in computer based test mode.

Q:   Who will conduct JEE Advanced 2026?
A:

JEE Advanced 2026 is expected to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. All details related to the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be made available on the official website - jeeadv.ac.in.

Q:   Is the JEE Advanced exam held outside India too?
A:

Yes, the JEE Advanced exam is held in India as well as abroad. The list of abroad centres are mentioned on the brochure.

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