JEE Main Syllabus 2026 — Complete Chapter List (PCM)
JEE Main 2026 complete syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Chapter-wise topic list, weightage, deleted topics, and which chapters to prioritise for.
JEE Main 2026 syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Maths from Class 11 and 12 NCERT. The exam has 90 questions (30 per subject) for 300 marks. High-weightage areas: Mechanics & Electrodynamics (Physics), Organic & Physical Chemistry (Chemistry), Calculus & Algebra (Maths).
Physics — Complete Chapter List
Class 11 Topics
| Unit | Chapters/Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Units & Measurements | Dimensional analysis, significant figures, errors | 1–2 Qs |
| Kinematics | Motion in straight line, projectile motion, relative motion | 2–3 Qs |
| Laws of Motion | Newton's laws, friction, circular motion, connected bodies | 2–3 Qs |
| Work, Energy & Power | Work-energy theorem, conservation, power, collisions | 1–2 Qs |
| Rotational Motion | Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling | 2–3 Qs |
| Gravitation | Kepler's laws, gravitational potential, orbital velocity, escape velocity | 1–2 Qs |
| Properties of Matter | Elasticity, viscosity, surface tension, fluid mechanics | 1–2 Qs |
| Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy, specific heat | 2–3 Qs |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | Ideal gas, RMS speed, degrees of freedom | 1 Q |
| Oscillations & Waves | SHM, damped oscillations, standing waves, Doppler effect | 2–3 Qs |
Class 12 Topics
| Unit | Chapters/Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss's law, potential, capacitors | 2–3 Qs |
| Current Electricity | Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's, Wheatstone, meter bridge, potentiometer | 2–3 Qs |
| Magnetic Effects of Current | Biot-Savart, Ampere's law, force on conductor, galvanometer | 2–3 Qs |
| EMI & AC | Faraday's law, Lenz's law, self/mutual inductance, AC circuits, transformers | 2–3 Qs |
| EM Waves | Electromagnetic spectrum, properties | 1 Q |
| Optics | Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, wave optics, interference, diffraction | 3–4 Qs |
| Modern Physics | Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, X-rays, nuclear physics, radioactivity | 3–4 Qs |
| Semiconductor | p-n junction, diode, transistor, logic gates | 1–2 Qs |
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Physical Chemistry
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts | Mole concept, stoichiometry, limiting reagent | 1–2 Qs |
| Atomic Structure | Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration | 1–2 Qs |
| States of Matter | Gas laws, ideal gas equation, van der Waals | 1 Q |
| Thermodynamics | Enthalpy, Hess's law, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity | 2–3 Qs |
| Equilibrium | Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffer | 2–3 Qs |
| Solutions | Concentration, colligative properties, Raoult's law | 1–2 Qs |
| Electrochemistry | Nernst equation, conductance, electrolysis, batteries | 1–2 Qs |
| Chemical Kinetics | Rate law, order, Arrhenius equation, half-life | 1–2 Qs |
| Surface Chemistry | Adsorption, catalysis, colloids | 1 Q |
Inorganic Chemistry
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic Table & Properties | Periodic trends, ionisation energy, electron affinity | 1–2 Qs |
| Chemical Bonding | VSEPR, hybridisation, MOT, hydrogen bonding | 2–3 Qs |
| s-Block Elements | Alkali and alkaline earth metals, properties, compounds | 1 Q |
| p-Block Elements | Group 13–18, properties, important compounds | 3–4 Qs |
| d- & f-Block Elements | Transition metals, properties, oxidation states | 1–2 Qs |
| Coordination Compounds | IUPAC naming, isomerism, CFT, applications | 1–2 Qs |
| Metallurgy | Extraction of metals, refining methods | 1 Q |
Organic Chemistry
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Organic Chemistry | IUPAC, isomerism, electronic effects, reaction mechanisms | 1–2 Qs |
| Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds | 1–2 Qs |
| Haloalkanes & Haloarenes | SN1/SN2, elimination, Grignard reagent | 1–2 Qs |
| Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers | Preparation, reactions, acidic strength | 1–2 Qs |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids | Named reactions, nucleophilic addition, acidic strength | 2–3 Qs |
| Amines | Basic strength, diazonium salts, coupling reactions | 1–2 Qs |
| Biomolecules & Polymers | Amino acids, carbohydrates, polymers, nucleic acids | 1–2 Qs |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | Drugs, food additives (if in syllabus) | 0–1 Q |
Mathematics — Complete Chapter List
Class 11 Topics
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Sets, Relations & Functions | Types of functions, domain, range, composition | 1–2 Qs |
| Trigonometry | Identities, equations, inverse trig, properties of triangles | 2–3 Qs |
| Complex Numbers | Argand plane, modulus, conjugate, De Moivre's theorem | 1–2 Qs |
| Quadratic Equations | Roots, discriminant, nature of roots, inequalities | 1–2 Qs |
| Permutations & Combinations | P&C, binomial theorem, multinomial | 2–3 Qs |
| Sequences & Series | AP, GP, HP, special series, AGP | 1–2 Qs |
| Straight Lines | Equations, distance, angle, family of lines | 1–2 Qs |
| Conic Sections | Circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola | 3–4 Qs |
| Mathematical Reasoning & Statistics | Statements, mean, variance, standard deviation | 1 Q |
Class 12 Topics
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Matrices & Determinants | Operations, inverse, system of equations, Cramer's rule | 2–3 Qs |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | L'Hôpital's rule, chain rule, implicit differentiation | 2–3 Qs |
| Applications of Derivatives | Tangent/normal, maxima/minima, rate of change, monotonicity | 2–3 Qs |
| Integrals | Indefinite (substitution, partial fractions, by parts), definite integrals, properties | 3–4 Qs |
| Application of Integrals | Area under curves, between curves | 1–2 Qs |
| Differential Equations | Order, degree, variable separable, linear DE, homogeneous | 1–2 Qs |
| Vectors | Dot product, cross product, scalar triple product | 1–2 Qs |
| 3D Geometry | Line equations, plane equations, distance, angle between planes | 2–3 Qs |
| Probability | Bayes' theorem, binomial distribution, conditional probability | 2–3 Qs |
Exam Pattern — Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 90 (30 per subject) |
| Questions to Attempt | 75 (25 per subject) |
| Section A (each subject) | 20 MCQs — all compulsory |
| Section B (each subject) | 10 numerical value — attempt any 5 |
| Marking: MCQ | +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Marking: Numerical | +4 correct, 0 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
High-Priority Chapters (Maximum ROI)
If you are short on time, focus on these chapters first — they carry the most marks and have the most predictable question patterns:
| Subject | Must-Do Chapters | Expected Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics (Kinematics + NLM + WEP + Rotation), Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics | 15–18 out of 30 |
| Chemistry | Organic named reactions, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, p-Block | 15–18 out of 30 |
| Maths | Calculus (Limits to DEs), Coordinate Geometry (Conics + 3D), Probability, Matrices | 15–18 out of 30 |
Syllabus based on NTA's JEE Main 2025 information bulletin and NCERT Class 11–12 curriculum. Weightage estimates based on analysis of JEE Main 2022–2025 papers. NTA may modify the syllabus for 2026 — always check jeemain.nta.ac.in for the official syllabus. Last updated: February 2026.
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Is JEE Main syllabus based on Class 11 and 12?
Yes. JEE Main syllabus covers topics from both Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT (CBSE curriculum). Approximately 45% questions come from Class 11 topics and 55% from Class 12 topics. Both years are equally important — do not skip Class 11 chapters as they form the foundation for Class 12 topics.
Has NTA changed the JEE Main syllabus for 2026?
NTA aligns JEE Main syllabus with NCERT curriculum. Any changes made by CBSE to the Class 11–12 syllabus are reflected in JEE Main. The core syllabus has remained stable. Always check the official JEE Main information bulletin on jeemain.nta.ac.in for the confirmed 2026 syllabus.
Which chapters carry the most marks in JEE Main?
Physics: Mechanics (30%), Electrodynamics (25%), Modern Physics (10%). Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (35%), Physical Chemistry (35%), Inorganic Chemistry (30%). Maths: Calculus (30%), Algebra (25%), Coordinate Geometry (20%). Focus on high-weightage chapters first for maximum marks with minimum effort.
Is NCERT enough for JEE Main?
NCERT is necessary but not sufficient for JEE Main. For Chemistry (especially Inorganic), NCERT is the primary source — 60–70% of Chemistry questions come directly from NCERT. For Physics and Maths, NCERT covers concepts but you need additional practice from books like HC Verma, DC Pandey, RD Sharma, and Cengage for problem-solving skills.
How many questions are asked from each subject?
JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 90 questions total — 30 from Physics, 30 from Chemistry, 30 from Maths. Each subject: Section A has 20 MCQs (all compulsory) + Section B has 10 numerical value questions (attempt any 5). Total marks: 300 (each correct answer = +4, wrong MCQ = −1, wrong numerical = 0).
Are there any deleted topics for JEE Main 2026?
NTA periodically updates the syllabus based on NCERT changes. Some topics that were reduced from CBSE curriculum may or may not appear in JEE Main. Always refer to the official information bulletin. As a safe strategy, prepare all topics listed in the NTA syllabus — do not assume any topic is deleted unless officially confirmed.