Most Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics: Check Topics, Preparation Tips, Best Books

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Most Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics: Candidates can check here most weightage chapters for JEE Mains Physics. By preparing using these chapters, they will be able to perform well and score good marks. Read to know list of high weightage chapters for JEE Mains Physics, preparation tips and best books.

Most Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics is available here. Through high weightage chapters, candidates can know topics which will be used to prepare regularly repeated JEE Mains questions for Physics. Candidates can check and prepare high weightage topics to have more chances of performing well in exam. Read to know more about high weightage chapters in JEE Main Physics syllabus, preparation tips, best books and more.

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Most Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics: Candidates can check the list of Physics chapters which are expected to have most weightage in JEE Main exam here. Based on previous year’s JEE Main question papers, chapters which have been used to prepare high weightage questions have been identified. Since JEE Main Physics syllabus has many chapters and topics, candidates can use the most weightage chapters to prepare for examination and score good marks for admission into preferred institute.

Along with high weightage chapters for Physics, candidates are advised to cover entire JEE Mains 2026 syllabus. Since question paper will be prepared based on full syllabus, there will be questions based on other chapters, which will help students score marks. While high weightage chapters for JEE Mains Physics should be given importance, other topics should not be forgotten. Read to know details of Most Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Table of contents
  • What is the JEE Mains Physics syllabus?
  • JEE Main Physics Most Weightage Chapters
  • How to use High Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics Preparation?
  • Best Books for JEE Mains Physics

What is the JEE Mains Physics syllabus?

JEE Main Physics syllabus consists of chapters and topics equivalent to 11th and 12th class qualifying examination. Chapters and topics included in syllabus helps to check aptitude of the students and determine their knowledge. Weightage of both 11th and 12th class remains almost similar in JEE Main question paper. Official syllabus covers almost all aspects of Physics concepts such as Modern Physics, Electricity, Motion, Optics and more.

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Q:   Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2026?
A:

While NCERT books are good to begin the JEE Mains preparation, students should not study only NCERT. As JEE Mains exam is known to test candidates conceptual and analytical skills, and to have all the knowledge that would help in achieving a good score, candidates must also refer other study materials as recommended by teachers to prepae for the exam.

Q:   What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?
A:

Do your research to choose the best book for JEE Main preparation 2026. You can talk to your teachers before you decide. Some books recommended for your preparation are given below:

SubjectsBooks
Physics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physics (Vol.1 & 2) by H.C. Verma
  • Problems and Solutions of Physics by Sashi Bhusan Tiwari
Chemistry
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Concepts of Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
  • Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
Mathematics
  • NCERT Class 11 and 12
  • Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal
  • Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney
Q:   Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?
A:
Candidates can check here the important chapters for JEE Main Physics Chemistry and Mathematics Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors.

JEE Main Physics Most Weightage Chapters

Candidates can check details on most weightage chapters for JEE Mains Physics from table given below. List of high weightage chapters has been prepared according to JEE Main previous years’ question paper trends.

Chapters

Weightage

Current Electricity

9.9%

Alternating Current

6.6%

Laws of Motion

6.6%

Kinematics

6.6%

Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism

6.6%

Work, Energy and Power

6.6%

Centre of Mass

6.6%

Modern Physics

6.6%

Kinetic Theory of Gases

6.6%

Thermodynamics

6.6%

Rotational Dynamics

6.6%

Wave Optics

6.6%

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How to use High Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains Physics Preparation?

After identifying chapters that are expected to have more weightage in JEE Mains Physics section, candidates should start preparing by focusing on topics under them. Questions from these chapters are likely to be in majority so candidates can prepare accordingly to perform well in exam.

  • Candidates should check previous year’s papers and JEE Main analysis to know important and repeated topics that have higher weightage.
  • Repeated questions should be solved and practiced since it has higher chances of being included in question paper.
  • Mock tests of JEE Main should be solved regularly.
  • Sample papers and previous year questions should be attempted.
  • However, students should also pay attention to other chapters of JEE Mains Physics, as it will also be present in question paper.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Important Chapters & Topics for Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

Best Books for JEE Mains Physics

While preparing for JEE Mains Physics section, candidates should refer to good reference materials. Having a list of JEE Main good books to prepare from will help candidates understand Physics chapters well so that they can get ready for examination.

Books Authors/Publication
Understanding Physics Electricity and Magnetism DC Pandey
Understanding Physics for JEE Main and JEE Advanced DC Pandey
Problems in General Physics IE Irodov
Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 and 2) HC Verma
Complete Physics for JEE Main IE Irodov
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