Syllabus
JEE MAIN Syllabus
Every unit NTA lists for each paper, with what each one covers in a line. Use the tables to tick off what you have finished.
Updated
OfficialPublished by the conducting body.Syllabus for JEE (Main) 2026
This is the 2026 edition, the latest one NTA has published. When the 2027 edition comes out we will check this page against it.
How big the syllabus is
| Subject | Units | Questions in the paper |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 25 |
| Physics | 20 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 25 |
| Total | 54 | 75 |
NTA does not say how many questions come from each unit, so this page does not either. The last column of each table below is a short version of NTA’s topic list. The official PDF has every topic in full.
Mathematics
| Unit | Name | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sets, Relations and Functions | Sets and operations on them, power set, types of relations, one-one, into and onto functions, composition of functions |
| 2 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | The a + ib form, Argand diagram, modulus and argument, quadratic equations, roots and coefficients, nature of roots |
| 3 | Matrices and Determinants | Types and algebra of matrices, determinants of order two and three, adjoint and inverse, solving linear equations in two or three variables |
| 4 | Permutations and Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting, P(n, r) and C(n, r), simple applications |
| 5 | Binomial Theorem | Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term and middle term |
| 6 | Sequence and Series | Arithmetic and geometric progressions, inserting means, relation between A.M. and G.M. |
| 7 | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | Functions and their graphs, limits, continuity, differentiation, derivatives up to order two, rate of change, maxima and minima |
| 8 | Integral Calculus | Integration by substitution, by parts and by partial fractions, definite integrals and their properties, area under simple curves |
| 9 | Differential Equations | Order and degree, separation of variables, homogeneous and linear differential equations |
| 10 | Co-ordinate Geometry | Distance and section formulae, straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola in standard form |
| 11 | Three Dimensional Geometry | Points in space, direction ratios and cosines, equation of a line, skew lines and the shortest distance between them |
| 12 | Vector Algebra | Vectors and scalars, addition, components in two and three dimensions, scalar and vector products |
| 13 | Statistics and Probability | Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance, mean deviation, addition and multiplication theorems, Bayes’ theorem |
| 14 | Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities and functions, inverse trigonometric functions and their properties |
Physics
| Unit | Name | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Units and Measurements | SI units, least count, significant figures, errors, dimensional analysis |
| 2 | Kinematics | Motion in a straight line, motion graphs, relative velocity, projectile motion, uniform circular motion |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, momentum and impulse, friction, circular motion on level and banked roads |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work-energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy, collisions |
| 5 | Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems |
| 6 | Gravitation | Law of gravitation, change in g with height and depth, Kepler’s laws, escape velocity, satellites |
| 7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | Stress and strain, Hooke’s law, fluid pressure, viscosity, Bernoulli’s principle, surface tension, heat and heat transfer |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | Zeroth, first and second laws, isothermal and adiabatic processes, reversible and irreversible processes |
| 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | Equation of state, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, mean free path |
| 10 | Oscillations and Waves | Simple harmonic motion, spring and pendulum, wave motion, superposition, standing waves, beats |
| 11 | Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, electric field and dipole, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitors, dielectrics |
| 12 | Current Electricity | Drift velocity, Ohm’s law, resistivity, resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone and metre bridge |
| 13 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, force on charges and conductors, galvanometer, bar magnet, magnetic materials |
| 14 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws, inductance, LCR series circuit, resonance, AC generator, transformer |
| 15 | Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current, properties of electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum and its uses |
| 16 | Optics | Mirrors, lenses, total internal reflection, prism, microscope and telescope, interference, diffraction, polarisation |
| 17 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, de Broglie relation |
| 18 | Atoms and Nuclei | Rutherford and Bohr models, hydrogen spectrum, mass defect, binding energy, fission and fusion |
| 19 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductor diode, rectifier, LED, photodiode, solar cell, Zener diode, logic gates |
| 20 | Experimental Skills | The standard school experiments: Vernier calipers, screw gauge, simple pendulum, Young’s modulus, surface tension, viscosity, resonance tube and others |
Chemistry
Chemistry is split three ways: 8 units of Physical, 4 of Inorganic and 8 of Organic.
| Unit | Branch | Name | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, empirical and molecular formulae, stoichiometry |
| 2 | Physical | Atomic Structure | Bohr model, hydrogen spectrum, de Broglie relation, uncertainty principle, orbitals, Aufbau principle, Hund’s rule |
| 3 | Physical | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybridisation, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding |
| 4 | Physical | Chemical Thermodynamics | First law, enthalpy, Hess’s law, second law, spontaneity, Gibbs energy |
| 5 | Physical | Solutions | Ways of expressing concentration, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, van’t Hoff factor |
| 6 | Physical | Equilibrium | Dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium, pH scale, buffer solutions, solubility product |
| 7 | Physical | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, conductance, Kohlrausch’s law, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation |
| 8 | Physical | Chemical Kinetics | Rate of reaction, order and molecularity, zero and first-order reactions, half-life, Arrhenius theory, activation energy |
| 9 | Inorganic | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Periodic law, s, p, d and f blocks, trends in radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, oxidation states |
| 10 | Inorganic | p-Block Elements | Groups 13 to 18: electronic configuration, general trends, unique behaviour of the first element in each group |
| 11 | Inorganic | d- and f-Block Elements | Transition elements and their trends, K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4, lanthanoids and lanthanoid contraction, actinoids |
| 12 | Inorganic | Coordination Compounds | Werner’s theory, ligands, IUPAC naming, isomerism, valence bond approach, crystal field theory |
| 13 | Organic | Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds | Crystallisation, distillation, chromatography, detecting and estimating elements, empirical and molecular formulae |
| 14 | Organic | Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Hybridisation, functional groups, isomerism, naming, bond fission, electrophiles and nucleophiles, electronic displacement effects |
| 15 | Organic | Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic hydrocarbons, with their main reactions and mechanisms |
| 16 | Organic | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | Preparation, properties and reactions, the C-X bond, substitution mechanisms, chloroform, iodoform, freons and DDT |
| 17 | Organic | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids |
| 18 | Organic | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Amines and their basic character, diazonium salts |
| 19 | Organic | Biomolecules | Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids |
| 20 | Organic | Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | Detecting elements and functional groups, preparing a few standard compounds, titration exercises |
Paper 2A: B.Arch
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Part I: Mathematics | The same 14 units as Paper 1 Mathematics |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | Awareness of buildings, materials, objects and textures; picturing a 3D object from 2D drawings and from different sides; analytical reasoning and mental ability; scale and proportion; colour, texture, harmony and contrast; turning shapes into plans, elevations and 3D views |
| Part III: Drawing Test | Sketching scenes and activities from memory: city scenes such as markets, festivals, streets and monuments, landscapes such as riverfronts, gardens and trees, and rural life |
Paper 2B: B.Planning
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Part I: Mathematics | The same 14 units as Paper 1 Mathematics |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | The same aptitude syllabus as Paper 2A |
| Part III: Planning, Unit 1: General Awareness | General knowledge, prominent cities, development issues, government programmes |
| Part III: Planning, Unit 2: Social Sciences | Nationalism, colonialism and colonial cities, industrialisation, resources, agriculture, human settlements, power-sharing and federalism, the Constitution of India, economic development, poverty, population, urbanisation, rural development |
| Part III: Planning, Unit 3: Thinking Skills | Comprehension of an unseen passage, map reading (scale, distance, direction, area), critical reasoning, reading charts, graphs and tables, basic statistics and quantitative reasoning |
Questions students ask
- How many units are there in the JEE Main syllabus?
- Paper 1 has 54 units: 14 in Mathematics, 20 in Physics and 20 in Chemistry.
- Is the Mathematics syllabus the same for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning?
- Yes. The same 14 Mathematics units are used for Paper 1, Paper 2A and Paper 2B.
- Does NTA publish chapter-wise weightage?
- No. The syllabus lists units and topics but gives no marks or number of questions per unit. Any weightage table you see elsewhere is someone’s count from past papers, not an NTA figure.
- Are practical experiments part of the syllabus?
- Yes. Physics Unit 20 (Experimental Skills) and Chemistry Unit 20 (Principles Related to Practical Chemistry) are built around standard school lab work.