Top 10 Important Chapters for JEE Main Physics 2026: Prioritise These Topics Now
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
Maths and Physics are two of the three subjects in JEE Main that keep challenging the students. Physics can be heavy on concept application and requires a deeper understanding of the concepts to solve questions. Here are the top 10 physics chapters in JEE Main physics that candidates should not miss.
Top 10 Important Chapters for JEE Main Physics 2026
Top 10 Important Chapters for JEE Main Physics: Topics in JEE Main Physics, such as Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism, Alternating Current, Kinetic Theory of Gases & Thermodynamics, etc carry a very high weightage. These chapters should not be skipped if you want to score well in the exam. However, candidates should not miss other chapters from the JEE Main 2026 syllabus.
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In JEE Main, for physics candidates should make sure that they have the basic concepts clear and are able to apply them to solve any probelm. We have provided here the top 10 Physics chapters of JEE Main 2026 that will make or break your overall percentile.
Top 10 Most Important Chapters for JEE Main 2026 Physics
Below are the top 10 chapters for JEE Main physics that always have high weightage in the exam. These chapters should be revised at least twice before the exam. They are some of the high weightage chapters for JEE Main 2026 exam.
| Chapters |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| 6.6% |
|
| 6.6% |
|
| Kinematics |
6.6% |
| 6.6% |
|
| 6.6% |
|
| Centre Of Mass |
6.6% |
| Rotational Dynamics |
6.6% |
| Modern Physics |
6.6% |
| 6.6% |
|
| 9.9% |
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Analysis of the JEE Main Physics Section
As per the past few years analysis of the JEE Main exam, it has been noted that Physics has always been on a moderate to tough level. It is always considered one of the toughest papers to clear in the examination, as it consists of its fundamental concepts.
According to the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern, the Physics 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 exam. Each correct answer will lead to 4 marks, and each wrong answer will have a negative marking of -1.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 hours ago
For Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), the JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category varies by branch and year.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 5 hours ago
Yes, IIIT Hyderabad accepts JEE Main percentile for 4-year B.Tech programs, but dual-degree research programs are specifically through UGEE.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 hours ago
SPA Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the first and last rounds are given below for the General AI category students:
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 158 | 261 |
| Bachelor of Planning | 133 | 751 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 hours ago
Yes, IIIT Vadodara- Diu Campus is achievable with a rank of 7000, depending on which category you belong to. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 39003 to 79729. Hence, admission for this category is achievable. Please note that the IIIT Vadodara Diu campus cutoff 2025 will va
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 hours ago
JEE focuses on speed and formula application, UGEE focuses on higher weight on logical reasoning, creative thinking, and research potential through its unique REAP section.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
No, VIT only accepts VITEEE rank for its campus-wise admission. No other ranks or scores are accepted for admission at VIT Group of Institutions.
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Check the number of registered and appeared candidates in JEE Mains below:
Year | No. of Registered Candidates | No. of Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|---|
2026
| January: 13,55,293 | January - 13,04,653 |
2025
| January - 13,11,544 | January - 12,58,136 |
April - 10,61,840 | April - 9,92,350 | |
2024
| January - 12,31,874 | January - 11,70,036 |
April - 11,79,569 | April - 10,67,959 | |
2023 | January - 8,60,064 | January - 8,23,967 |
April - 9,31,334 | April - 8,83,367 | |
2022 | June - 8,72,970 | June - 7,69,604 |
July - 6,22,034 | July - 5,40,242 | |
2021 | February - 6,52,628 | February - 6,21,033 |
March - 6,19,641 | March - 5,56,248 | |
July - 7,09,611 | July - 5,43,553 | |
August - 7,67,700 | August - 4,81,419 | |
2020 | 8,58,000 | 8,00,532 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Not entirely, the core topics remain the same. VITEEE has 10 aptitude questions, and English has 5 questions. The physics, chemistry and maths questions are mostly formula-based and less tricky than JEE Main.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Candidates can check their All India Rank on their JEE Main 2026 session 2 scorecard.
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Answered Yesterday
To check the JEE Mains result, candidates have to use their application number and password.
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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: