By: T. Deepthi
One of the foremost things to prepare for JEE Main 2020 Exam is to know the exact syllabus and exam pattern and chapter-wise weightage of the topics to be covered. The syllabus of JEE Mains entrance exam is too vast and is divided into three subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry and Math. So, here I am providing a topic-wise analysis of JEE Main syllabus of Paper-I and Paper-II and weightage of the subjects in the examination.
JEE Main Syllabus Paper-I
The syllabus of JEE Mains Paper-I can be divided into three parts i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Furthermore, the syllabus contains two Sections – A and B.
Section-A is theory with a weightage of 80 percent.
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Section-B contains Practical Component (Experimental Skills) having 20 percent weightage.
JEE Main will be of a duration of three hours with 90 questions and a total of 360 marks. The test paper will be consisting of questions from physics chemistry and mathematics and all questions will have equal weightage.
Physics
- No. of questions: 30
- Marks per each question: 4 marks
- Total marks: 120
Chemistry
- No. of questions: 30
- Marks per each question: 4 marks
- Total Marks: 120
Math
- No. of questions: 30
- Marks per each question: 4 marks
- Total marks: 120
- There will be only one correct answer for each question out of four responses given.
- One -fourth mark will be deducted for indicating the incorrect response of each question.
JEE Main 2020 Prep Tips
- Make a timetable according to the JEE Main 2020 syllabus.
- It is important to build your foundation strong. Basic concepts are more important. Do not jump into tough concepts without clearing your basics.
- Start your preparation with NCERT and then move on to the core subject books.
- Study the books recommended below:
| JEE Main Subjects |
Books you must read |
|---|---|
| Physics |
● NCERT physics for class XI and XII ● Concepts of Physics 1 and 2 by HC Verma ● Physics textbooks by D.C Pandey |
| Chemistry |
● Physical Chemistry, Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur ● NCERT Textbooks ● A guide book to mechanism in organic chemistry by Peter Sykes ● Concise Inorganic chemistry for JEE Main by J D lee |
| Math |
● NCERT textbooks for class XI and XII ● Algebra and Coordinate Geometry by S K Goyal Arihant Publication |
- Take JEE mock tests, time to time, to check your preparation. No.of mock tests play an important role in your real examination.
- Collect and solve previous years question papers to understand the level and pattern of the exam. Repeated questions and repeated models you may find in the examination, this is one of the advantages of old question papers.
- Managing time in any competitive exam is an art. Similarly coming to JEE, we should manage time by answering direct questions at first. By seeing the question we can answer easily like theory questions and choose the subject in which you are perfect.
Last-Week JEE Main Tips
- Don’t study any new topics.
- Revise important topics only. And revise formulas and theorems.
- Don’t increase your stress level. To overcome stress better do meditation for a few minutes.
- Analyse your Mocks again. And clarify your mistakes and doubts
- Don’t study for long hours.
- Sleep as early as possible and have a sound sleep
- Eat healthy food, take regular breakfast.
- Don’t study anything before and on exam day.
- Reach exam centre before an hour
- Arrange essential things like admit card, identification proof, pen pencil, etc.
JEE Main Syllabus of Paper-II
For admission to courses of B.Arch and BPlan, students will have to appear for Paper-II which consists of tests on maths, aptitude and drawing. Revision and practice is the key step for success. All the best for your exam preparation well and do well in the exam without tension.
About the Author:
T. Deepthi is a student at Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishvavidyalayam Tirupati. She is pursuing Bachelor's in Technology with a specialisation in Electronics and Communication.
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Yes, NTA has postponed the release of JEE Main 2026 session 1 result. The new release date for the session 1 scorecard is by February 16.
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JEE Main exam is not mandatory for admission in Prestige University BTech courses. Students can apply with a valid score of other entrance exams as well. The other accepted exams are CUET/ SAT/ ACT and PU Aptitude Test.
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No. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be out by February 16 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Yes, SRM do accepts JEE Main score for admission to a few programs at certain campuses. As per the details available in the official website - "Any Candidate qualified in IIT JEE Main/SAT will be admitted directly even if the candidate doesn't take SRMJEEE."
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Yes, UV Patel College of Engineering accepts JEE Main marks for taking admission in the BE/BTech courses. The college also accepts score from GUJCET exam for BTech admissions. Candidates have to undergo counselling and fill the application form of college.
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