Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2026 must check out the important chapters in Maths that they should cover in the last few months before the exam. These are the most important chapters as per the analysis of the experts. Also, questions are highly expected from these chapters in the JEE Main exam 2026.
Top 10 Important Chapters for JEE Main Maths 2026
Top 10 Important Chapters for JEE Main Maths: Maths is the most challenging section in NTA JEE Main exam. Every year, this section contributes the most to difficulty level of the exam. Therefore, it is very important for the candidates to highlight which chapters carry the most importance in the Maths section of the JEE Mains exam. We have listed here the top 10 chapters of JEE Main, from where questions are highly expected this year. Topics like Three-Dimensional Geometry, Matrices and Determinants, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra are the chapters that have carried maximum weightage in the JEE Main exam last year.
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Check below what the do-or-die JEE Main Maths chapters are that the candidates have to prepare for JEE Main 2026. It is most likely, that this year too, maximum weightage will be given to these topics. However, ensure that for a high score in the exam, candidates revise all the topics given in the JEE Main syllabus 2026.
Top 10 Do or Die Chapters: Most Important JEE Main Maths Chapters
During the last phase of JEE Main 2026 preparation, candidates should check the concepts and practice questions as possible from the following chapters of Maths. The analysis done below is based on the past 5 years of exam analysis for class 11 and 12 topics separately:
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Class 12 Topics | |
| Sequences and Series | 5.74% |
| Binomial Theorem | 5.05% |
| Complex Number | 4.75% |
| Permutations and Combinations | 3.60% |
| Quadratic Equations | 3.30% |
| Circles | 3.24% |
| Statistics | 3% |
| Straight Lines | 2.71% |
| Conic Sections: Parabola | 2.44% |
| Conic Sections: Ellipse | 2.11% |
| Class 11 topics | |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 7.35% |
| Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | 5.50% |
| Definite Integration | 5.08% |
| Applications of Derivatives | 4.75% |
| Vector Algebra | 4.69% |
| Differential Equations | 4.16% |
| Determinants | 4.00% |
| Matrices | 3.46% |
| Probability | 3.09% |
| Application of Integrals | 2.97% |
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Analysis of the JEE Main Maths Section
As per the analysis of JEE Main exam for Maths section from the previous years, it has been noted that JEE Main Maths sections have always been challenging and on the toughest side.
The maths section is also challenging because it has calculation questions that are very lengthy and time-consuming. This section also has a lot of tricky questions that can be very challenging for the candidates.
As per the JEE Main exam pattern 2026, the maths section will have a total of 25 questions. 20 questions will be MCQs, and the rest of the 5 questions will be Numerical Value Questions. All questions are compulsory, and there is no section-wise time limit in the JEE Main 2026 exam. Each correct answer will lead to 4 marks and each wrong answer will have negative marking of -1.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
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Answered 3 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Answered 5 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
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