Is JEE Main syllabus tough?

JEE Main syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Maths topics. If you have focused while studying, then it will be easy to prepare for the exam otherwise, you may find it difficult. NCERT textbook is the best for Chemistry and Physics. You can also refer to other books for exam preparation. There are many preparation books suggested by the toppers of Joint Entrance Examination Main.

In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

How to prepare for JEE Main from Class 11th and 12th?

Starting the JEE Main preparation from class 11 or 12 is the best time. As JEE Main syllabus consists of topics from class 11 and 12, students can easily cover all the topics along with school. Students can begin by checking the topics that is covered in both school and JEE Main and give special attention to them. For all three subjects, study NCERT and also take help from reference books. Understand the concepts thoroughly and solve numerical problems. To crack JEE Main along with class 12, students should devote at least 2-3 hours for JEE beside class 12 studies. Regularly solve JEE Main mock test and solve previous year question papers to evaluate the performance.

Can I complete JEE Main syllabus in 6 months?

JEE Mains syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering that almost every topic of JEE syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. However, completing the syllabus does not mean that candidates will get a good score. JEE Main exam tests your conceptual and analytical understanding of topics. To get a good score, you need to have good understanding of core concepts and also use to of applying them in solving numerical questions.

How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?

As per the analysis of JEE Main marks vs percentile, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile.

Is JEE Main syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Advanced?

No both are not same. But some topics are similar in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students who qualify the JEE Main exam and are among the top 250000 students are eligible to take the JEE Advanced. Due to this reason majority of syllabi are the same, but a few extra topics are added in JEE Advanced.

Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?

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.

How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?

Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.

Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?

The previous year's JEE Mains question papers can be downloaded from the website of Shiksha, and also from the official website - nta.ac.in.

Where can I find the JEE Main 2027 syllabus PDF?

Students can download the JEE Main syllabus 2027 from the official website of JEE Mains 2027 once released.

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

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

What should be the frequency of taking JEE Main mock tests?

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

How do I handle difficult topics of JEE Main that I'm unable to understand even after several attempts?

The best way to handle tough topics in any subject is to study the concepts of that particular topic. The conceptual understanding of any topic gives us the clarity to solve theoretical as well as numerical questions from that topic. NCERT text books are the best material to understand the core concepts.

How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?

To crack JEE Mains on the first attempt, candidates need to start preparation as soon as possible. Get hold of conceptual clarity, consistent speed, and smart time management.

In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?

Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below: Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy. Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry. Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.

What is the syllabus of JEE Mains?

JEE Main is conducted for multiple courses and the syllabus is different for each course. The syllabus of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) includes class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. For JEE Main paper 2A B.Arch the syllabus consists of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. Similarly, for JEE Main Paper 2B B. Plan the syllabus is Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Candidates can check and download the detailed topics-wise JEE Main syllabus on the Shiksha page as well as on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

Is one month sufficient for JEE Main preparation?

One month is not sufficient for JEE Main preparation if a student has not started preparing or have not studied earlier for the exam. As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, studying all the topics and remembering them take a lot of effort. However, class 12 student can get a decent score in JEE Main if time after the bard exam is devoted exclusively for the JEE preparation. Since most topics of JEE Main and class 12 are similar, students need to revise all the topics and solve previous year JEE Main question papers. Start solving JEE Main mock test papers at last 3-4 days before the exam to make yourself comfortable with the exam.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Syllabus: Download B.Arch/B.Plan Syllabus PDF

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1

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JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus 2026: NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 syllabus for BArch (Paper 2A) and BPlan (Paper 2B). Candidates can check here JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus pdf to start preparation for exam. JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exam will have two papers - Paper 2A for BArch admission and Paper 2B for BPlan admission. JEE Mains syllabus for Paper 2A has topics from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing while the syllabus for Paper 2B includes topics from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning.

Candidates can download below JEE Main syllabus paper 2 below as a PDF to prepare for the exam. Along with the syllabus, candidates should also solve previous year JEE Main question papers. JEE Main question papers can be checked to help understand exam difficulty level, paper structure, and subject-wise weightage of topics.

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Candidates can download the JEE Main syllabus of Paper 2A, and Paper 2B from the table below:

JEE Mains Paper 2 Syllabus

Papers	Subjects	JEE Syllabus PDFs
Paper-2A	BArch	Download here
Paper-2B	B.Plan	Download here

JEE Main Syllabus 2026 for Paper 2A (BArch) - Complete Topic List

JEE Main Paper 2A syllabus is divided into three sections- Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing. Candidates can check below detailed syllabus for all the three sections of JEE Main Paper 2 for BArch.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for Mathematics

Topics	Topics
Complex numbers and quadratic equations	Differential equations
Matrices and determinants	Binomial theorem and its simple applications
Sets, relations, and functions	Sequence and Series
Mathematical induction	Vector algebra
Permutations and combinations	Statistics and probability
Mathematical reasoning	Trigonometry
Limit, continuity, and differentiability	Coordinate geometry
Integral calculus	Three-dimensional geometry

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for General Aptitude

Section

Topics

Aptitude Part I

Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build—environment.
Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings.
Visualizing. different sides of three-dimensional objects.
Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal).

Aptitude Part II

Three-dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms, and elements, color texture, harmony, and contrast.
Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.
Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations, and 3 D views of objects.
Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.), and rural life.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for Drawing

Drawing

Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc). landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main Syllabus 2026 for Paper 2B (BPlan)

The syllabus of JEE Main paper 2B also has three parts, Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning. The syllabus for Mathematics and General Aptitude is similar to Paper 2A and can be checked above. The detailed syllabus of JEE Main Paper 2B for Planning can be provided below.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for Planning Section

Units	Topics
Unit 1- General Awareness	General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs, etc.
Unit 2- Social Science	The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th -century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India Economic development- economic sectors, globalization, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial cities,
Unit 3- Thinking Skills	Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.