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JEE Main Syllabus 2026 — Chapter-Wise with Weightage (PCM)
The complete official NTA JEE Main 2026 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, broken down chapter-by-chapter with the average 10-year weightage and the typical number of questions per paper. Use the tables below to plan your prep order — top-weightage chapters first, everything else next.
Deep-dive by subject
The summary tables below give weightage per chapter. For sub-topics, NCERT mapping and priority tiers, open the subject-specific syllabus pages:
How to read the weightage tables
Weightage is the average share of total marks a chapter has contributed across JEE Main papers from 2015 to 2025. “Typical Questions” is the approximate count per paper session based on NTA's historical pattern. Numbers vary slightly between January and April sessions but the order of chapters is stable.
Physics Syllabus (Chapter-Wise)
| Chapter | Avg. Weightage | Typical Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics | 5% | 1–2 |
| Laws of Motion | 4% | 1 |
| Work, Energy & Power | 4% | 1 |
| Rotational Motion | 5% | 1–2 |
| Gravitation | 3% | 1 |
| Properties of Solids & Fluids | 4% | 1 |
| Thermodynamics | 7% | 2 |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | 3% | 1 |
| Oscillations & Waves | 6% | 1–2 |
| Electrostatics | 6% | 1–2 |
| Current Electricity | 6% | 1–2 |
| Magnetism & Moving Charges | 5% | 1–2 |
| EMI & AC | 6% | 1–2 |
| EM Waves | 3% | 1 |
| Ray & Wave Optics | 8% | 2 |
| Dual Nature of Matter | 3% | 1 |
| Atoms & Nuclei | 4% | 1 |
| Semiconductors | 5% | 1–2 |
| Experimental Skills | 3% | 1 |
Chemistry Syllabus (Chapter-Wise)
| Chapter | Avg. Weightage | Typical Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts (Mole Concept) | 4% | 1 |
| Atomic Structure | 3% | 1 |
| Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure | 5% | 1–2 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 5% | 1–2 |
| Solutions | 4% | 1 |
| Equilibrium (Ionic + Chemical) | 5% | 1–2 |
| Redox & Electrochemistry | 5% | 1–2 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 4% | 1 |
| Classification of Elements | 3% | 1 |
| p-Block Elements | 5% | 1–2 |
| d- and f-Block Elements | 4% | 1–2 |
| Coordination Compounds | 5% | 1–2 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 2% | 0–1 |
| GOC & Isomerism | 6% | 2 |
| Hydrocarbons | 4% | 1 |
| Haloalkanes & Haloarenes | 3% | 1 |
| Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers | 4% | 1 |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids | 5% | 1–2 |
| Amines & Diazonium | 4% | 1 |
| Biomolecules & Polymers | 3% | 1 |
| Practical / Chemistry in Everyday Life | 3% | 1 |
Mathematics Syllabus (Chapter-Wise)
| Chapter | Avg. Weightage | Typical Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Sets, Relations & Functions | 4% | 1 |
| Complex Numbers | 5% | 1–2 |
| Quadratic Equations | 4% | 1 |
| Matrices & Determinants | 6% | 2 |
| Permutations & Combinations | 4% | 1 |
| Binomial Theorem | 4% | 1 |
| Sequence & Series | 5% | 1–2 |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | 7% | 2 |
| Differentiation & Applications | 8% | 2 |
| Integration (Definite + Indefinite) | 8% | 2 |
| Differential Equations | 4% | 1 |
| Area Under Curves | 3% | 1 |
| Coordinate Geometry (Straight Line, Circle, Conics) | 10% | 2–3 |
| 3D Geometry | 5% | 1–2 |
| Vector Algebra | 5% | 1–2 |
| Statistics & Probability | 5% | 1–2 |
| Trigonometry (incl. Inverse) | 8% | 2 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2% | 0–1 |
How to use this syllabus in your prep plan
- Mark any chapter with ≥ 5% weightage as Priority 1 — cover theory + all PYQs first.
- Chapters between 3% and 5% are Priority 2 — cover after Priority 1 reaches strong, consistent accuracy.
- Chapters below 3% are Priority 3 — skim theory, skim NCERT, then one PYQ pass.
- Review your mock test weakness map monthly — promote any low-accuracy chapter one priority level up.
- In the last 30 days, focus exclusively on PYQs and full-length mocks. No new theory.
Frequently asked questions
Has the JEE Main 2026 syllabus changed from 2025?
NTA typically releases the official syllabus with the information bulletin each year. For 2026, the syllabus largely mirrors NCERT Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with no major deletions announced as of April 2026. Always cross-check the official notification at jeemain.nta.nic.in before finalising your prep plan.
Which chapters have the highest weightage in JEE Main Physics?
Across the last 10 years of NTA papers, the highest-weightage Physics chapters are Electrostatics & Current Electricity (~12%), Mechanics (Kinematics + Laws of Motion + Rotational) (~18%), Modern Physics (~10%), Optics (~8%) and Thermodynamics (~7%). Together these contribute more than 55% of the Physics section.
What are the highest-weightage chapters in JEE Main Chemistry?
Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics) contributes roughly 35% of the Chemistry section. Organic Chemistry (GOC, Hydrocarbons, Amines, Oxygen-containing compounds) is ~30%, and Inorganic Chemistry (p-block, d- & f-block, Coordination Compounds) contributes ~35%. Balance matters — you cannot skip any of the three.
Which JEE Main Maths chapters carry the most weightage?
Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Application of Derivatives) accounts for roughly 30% of the Maths section. Algebra (Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sequences & Series, Matrices, Probability) is ~30%, Coordinate Geometry ~15%, Vectors & 3D ~10%, and Trigonometry ~8%.
Is NCERT enough for JEE Main 2026?
NCERT is the minimum baseline and is especially important for Inorganic Chemistry. However, for Physics and Maths, you will need JEE-level practice beyond NCERT — HC Verma for Physics concepts, plus chapter-wise PYQs. exam.fit's chapter pages pair NCERT coverage with JEE Main PYQs so you can bridge the gap in one place.
How should I use this syllabus to plan my preparation?
Use the weightage column to decide order: finish the top-5 weightage chapters in each subject first, then the medium-weightage ones, then the rest. After each chapter, attempt its PYQ set on exam.fit and track your accuracy — anything below 70% goes back into the revision queue.
Put this syllabus into practice
Pick any chapter from the table above and start with the PYQ bank — every question is solved, tagged and linked to the concept.
Practise chapter-wise PYQs