JEE Main Maths · Syllabus 2026
JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2026 — Chapter-Wise with Sub-Topics & Priority
The complete JEE Main 2026 Mathematics syllabus — every chapter across Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Trigonometry and Statistics. Each chapter tagged with 10-year NTA weightage, priority tier and the sub-topics NTA reuses year after year.
Mathematics is the subject where speed separates top percentiles. The syllabus clusters into three dominant bands: Calculus (~25%), Algebra (~25%) and Coordinate Geometry (~15%). Get these three to near-mastery chapter accuracy and you lock in 70+ Maths marks before touching the remaining chapters.
Priority Tiers — How to Read This Syllabus
High-weightage, speed-critical
≥5% weightage each. Theory + chapter-wise PYQs + timed chapter tests. Calculus and Algebra dominate this tier.
Secondary block, reliable marks
3–4% weightage. Theory + 30 PYQs + chapter test. Often feeds into P1 chapters (e.g., Quadratic → Complex Numbers).
Minimum coverage
2% weightage. Short chapter, predictable question templates. 4–5 hours of prep, 3–4 marks expected.
Mathematics Syllabus — Chapter-Wise with Sub-Topics & Priority
| Chapter | Weightage (approx) | Priority | Key Sub-Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sets, Relations & Functions | 4% | P2 | Types of relations, functions, composition, inverse, domain & range |
| Complex Numbers | 5% | P1 | Argand plane, modulus & argument, roots of unity, De Moivre's theorem |
| Quadratic Equations & Inequalities | 4% | P2 | Roots, nature of roots, common roots, quadratic inequalities |
| Matrices & Determinants | 6% | P1 | Operations, inverse, system of equations, Cramer's rule, properties of determinants |
| Permutations & Combinations | 4% | P2 | Arrangements, selections, circular permutations, distribution problems |
| Binomial Theorem & Applications | 4% | P2 | General term, middle term, greatest term, binomial series approximation |
| Sequences & Series | 5% | P1 | AP, GP, HP, sum of series, AM-GM-HM inequality, telescopic series |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | 7% | P1 | Evaluation of limits, L'Hôpital, continuity at a point, LHL=RHL, differentiability |
| Differentiation & Applications of Derivatives | 8% | P1 | Chain rule, implicit differentiation, maxima-minima, tangents & normals, monotonicity |
| Integration (Definite & Indefinite) | 8% | P1 | Substitution, by parts, partial fractions, definite integral properties, reduction formulas |
| Differential Equations | 4% | P2 | Variable separable, homogeneous, linear DE, formation of DE |
| Area Under Curves | 3% | P2 | Area between curves, area in polar form, symmetry considerations |
| Straight Line & Pair of Lines | 4% | P2 | Slope forms, distance formulas, pair of straight lines, angle between lines |
| Circle | 3% | P2 | Equation of circle, tangent & normal, common chord, family of circles |
| Conic Sections (Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola) | 6% | P1 | Standard forms, tangent & normal, parametric forms, auxiliary circle, director circle |
| 3D Geometry | 5% | P1 | Direction cosines, lines in 3D, planes, shortest distance, image in plane |
| Vector Algebra | 5% | P1 | Dot product, cross product, scalar & vector triple product, applications |
| Statistics & Probability | 5% | P1 | Mean, median, variance, Bayes' theorem, binomial distribution, conditional probability |
| Trigonometry (including Inverse) | 8% | P1 | Identities, solutions of trig equations, heights & distances, inverse trig, properties of triangles |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2% | P3 | Statements, compound propositions, truth tables, implications, tautology & contradiction |
Key Insights for Mathematics Syllabus Planning
- Calculus is the single biggest cluster. Limits + Differentiation + Integration + Applications + Differential Equations + Area combined = ~34%. Get this block to near-mastery chapter accuracy or you cannot score 75+ in Maths.
- Algebra block is co-equal. Complex Numbers + Matrices + Sequences + Permutations + Binomial + Quadratic = ~28%. Heavy formula discipline; rewards pattern recognition from PYQs.
- Coordinate Geometry is the speed chapter. Straight Line + Circle + Conic Sections = ~13%. Parametric tricks from PYQs cut solution time in half — practise those specifically.
- Trigonometry is underrated. ~8% weightage, often overlooked because the chapter “feels easy.” Inverse trig and triangle properties reward focused PYQ practice.
- Don't skip Mathematical Reasoning. 2% for 4–5 hours of prep is elite ROI. Truth table questions are near-formulaic.
Recommended Study Order
- 1Block 1 — Calculus core (4 weeks): Limits → Differentiation → Applications → Integration. The foundation of everything else. Chapter-wise PYQs throughout.
- 2Block 2 — Algebra foundation (3 weeks): Complex Numbers → Quadratic → Matrices & Determinants → Sequences & Series. Formula discipline + template practice.
- 3Block 3 — Coordinate Geometry (2 weeks): Straight Line → Circle → Conics. Parametric tricks from PYQs.
- 4Block 4 — Trigonometry + Vectors + 3D (2 weeks): Identities, Inverse Trig, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry. These four chapters combined = ~21%.
- 5Block 5 — Probability + remaining (1–2 weeks): Statistics & Probability, Binomial Theorem, P&C, Differential Equations, Area, Mathematical Reasoning.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calculus enough to score 75+ in JEE Main Maths?
Not on its own — Calculus contributes ~34% (roughly 25 marks). To hit 75+, pair Calculus mastery with Algebra (25%) and near-mastery in at least one of Coordinate Geometry / Trigonometry. You need broad coverage plus depth in the top three clusters.
How many PYQs per chapter for JEE Main Maths?
P1 chapters: 60–80 PYQs untimed, then 30 more timed. P2: 30–50 PYQs. P3: 15–20. Total: ~1,500–2,000 Maths PYQs across the full syllabus for a competitive rank.
Can I self-study JEE Main Maths from NCERT alone?
NCERT Maths is the baseline but JEE goes deeper. You'll need a reference (Cengage or Arihant) plus chapter PYQs for depth. NCERT is non-negotiable for Mathematical Reasoning, Sets and basic Calculus — but insufficient by itself for Conics, Vectors or Probability.
What's the single biggest Maths mistake late-prep students make?
Solving Maths problems untimed for too long. After the first 2 weeks of theory per chapter, move to timed practice aggressively. Time pressure reveals shortcuts that untimed practice hides.
How long does a full Maths syllabus pass take?
Roughly 220–270 hours: 120 hours for Calculus + Algebra + Coordinate Geometry mastery, 60 hours for Trigonometry + Vectors + 3D, 40 hours for remaining chapters, plus 40 hours of mocks and revision.
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