JEE Main

Usually, in the JEE Mains computer-based exam, questions from maths are presented first, followed by Physics and Chemistry.

But candidates can appear for any section first, as per their preference.

To be able to complete all questions in the JEE Mains question paper in 3 hours, candidates can follow a simple trick below:

Attempt the questions in rounds. Such as:

• In round 1, attempt the questions you find easy. Spend 45-60 minutes here.
• In round 2, go for moderate questions. Do not spend more than 70 minutes here.
• In Round 3, attempt the remaining difficult questions. In the last 30 to 45 minutes, candidates should focus on completing the tough questions.

Tip: Never spend more than 2-3 minutes per question initially.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January) exam was widely considered moderate to tough. Many students found it more challenging than in the previous years.

The question paper consisted of time-consuming questions. Mathematics and Chemistry were considered tricky, while Physics was relatively more manageable.

If the details mentioned on the JEE Main admit card are incorrect, then candidates should immediately contact the NTA helpline to get it corrected at +91-11-40759000.

If you are unable to download the JEE Main admit card, then you need to contact the NTA helpline at: +91-11-40759000.

Completing the entire JEE Main syllabus typically requires 6 to 12 months of dedicated, consistent study.

However, to ace the exam with a high score and 99+ percentile, candidates should start preparation as soon as possible to be able to complete and revise the syllabus more than once. 

JEE Main is conducted twice a year: in January and April.

Scoring 120 marks in JEE Main 2026 generally corresponds to a percentile range of 95 to 97.5+ and an AIR of roughly 35,000 to 60,000. This is as per previous year trends and expert analysis.

JEE Main features a roughly 50-50% split between Class 11 and 12 topics, with Class 12 sometimes holding a slight 55-60% edge.

The high weightage topics include:

• Mathematics (Calculus, Matrices, 3D Geometry)
• Physics (Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics)
• Chemistry (Organic, Physical, and Inorganic p-block)

The best books for JEE Main preparation are:

• NCERT Textbooks (Classes 11 & 12), which are essential for all three subjects.

Physics

• Concepts of Physics (Vol I & II) by H.C. Verma
• Understanding Physics Series by D.C. Pandey
• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker
• Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov

Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon/P. Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd / Solomons & Fryhle
• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee

Mathematics

• Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 by R.D. Sharma
• Cengage Maths Series (Algebra, Calculus, etc.)
• Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma
• IIT Mathematics by M.L. Khanna