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Do you know that students often consider Chemistry as one of the easiest sections in JEE Main? We cannot say why many students feel so but one thing that we can ensure is that Chemistry is a scoring subject in JEE Main. We have seen from the past couple of years that the Chemistry section is of easy to moderate difficulty level. In other words, we can say that attempting the questions of this section is much easier than attempting the questions of the other two sections. The Chemistry syllabus includes many interesting topics that can help students score higher marks in the JEE Main examination. So, without any further ado, let’s check out some latest tips on how to prepare for the JEE Main Chemistry section.
Firstly, you must take a look at the Chemistry syllabus for JEE Main and make a list of topics that you have not studied before. You must start understanding those concepts and keep revising the topics that you have studied on an alternate basis. This way, you will be able to complete all the topics. If you join askIITians JEE Main coaching, we will provide you with a study planner on how and when to study a Chemistry topic. Now, let us take a look at some of the important topics.
Sub-section of Chemistry in JEE Main
Overall Weightage in JEE Main (%)
Important Topic
Weightage of the Topic (%)
Physical Chemistry
35.6
Basic Concepts
7.4
States of Matter and Solutions
23.2
Thermodynamics
11.6
Atomic Structure
10.5
Redox and Electrochemistry
8.4
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
17.9
Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry
34.7%
Basic Principles
6.33
Hydrocarbons and its Substituents
O containing Compounds
8.33
N containing Compounds
3.00
Biomolecules & Polymers
5.67
Environmental & Everyday-life Chemistry
1.67
Inorganic Chemistry
29.7%
Coordination Compounds
14.9
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
21.8
Classification of Elements and Periodicity
8.9
P-Block Elements
16.8
D & F Block Elements
24.7
Hydrogen and S-block Elements
12.9
As you know that chemistry is divided into three subsections: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. Each section includes some important topics as per the weightage given in the table above. You can take note of these topics and study them first. We have also estimated the importance of topics based on the marks associated with them based on JEE Mains previous year's papers. We have therefore divided the topics into 5 different categories:
Easy Topics- 1 to 2 Marks
Moderate yet Scoring- 3 to 4 Marks
Difficult yet Scoring- 2 to 3 Marks
Less Important but Scoring- 1 to 2 Marks
Previously Appeared in JEE Main/ Advanced- 1 to 2 Marks
IUPAC Nomenclature
Mole Concept
Chemical Equilibrium
Transition Element and Coordination Chemistry
Periodic Table (Basics)
Coordination Chemistry
Gaseous State
Ionic Equilibrium
Periodic Table and Representative Elements
Chemical Bonding
Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers
Hydrocarbons
–
p-Block element
Aldehydes and Ketones
Hydrogen and its Compounds
Atomic structure
d & f Block Elements
s-Block Elements
Amines
General Organic Chemistry
Isomerism of Organic Compounds
Solution and Colligative Properties
Environmental Chemistry
Solid State
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Electrochemistry
Carbohydrate, Amino Acids and Polymer
Solutions
Qualitative Salt Analysis
Alkyl Halides and Aryl Halides
Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives
Biomolecules
Polymers
Metallurgy
Chemistry in Everyday Life
*Please note that this information is generated based on the previous year's JEE Main papers.
Now that you have a list of topics to prepare for the JEE Main Chemistry section. Here’s what you need to do.
#1 Ensure a strong foundation
You must get the basic knowledge about all these concepts. We have seen students who start practising JEE mock tests straight away and then feel disheartened because they are unable to perform well. You must focus on grasping the concepts from the root level first and that can be done by reading NCERT Chemistry textbooks for Class 11 and Class 12. NCERT books include all the fundamental concepts related to JEE Main chemistry and once you will be through these books, you will see a tremendous change in your JEE Main mock tests.
Yes, of course, you can practice questions from other advanced-level books and enhance your conceptual understanding. But, the key here is to gain basic knowledge first.
#2 Do not study from every book/resource
We know that you can find hundreds of online free Chemistry notes for JEE, YouTube videos etc. but it does not mean that you have to read/watch all of them. The more resources you will have for studying the same topics the more confused you will be. This is because every author has a different way of explaining the same topic. So, keep your resources limited but make sure that you read the best books available to you.
At askIITians, we provide special booklets for JEE Main Chemistry that include theory along with practice questions for each and every topic. You can consider our study material for every chapter of JEE Main Chemistry. You can also check out our revision notes and mind maps once you enrol with our online JEE Main coaching classes.
#3 Solve as many sample papers as you can
Practice is the key to winning JEE Main! The more mock tests, previous papers, sample papers, and daily practice papers you will solve, the more confident you will be for JEE Main. This is because, when you will practise many different questions, you will be able to apply the same concept in a variety of ways. This will help you gain a better understanding of the Chemistry concepts whether it is organic, inorganic or physical chemistry.
askIITians provides mock tests, unit-wise tests, and daily practice tests for Chemistry so that students can strengthen their conceptual understanding easily. We not only provide the tests but also evaluate them and provide feedback to every student.
It is now time to understand how to tackle each section of JEE Main Chemistry. These tips are coined by askIITians JEE Chemistry experts keeping in mind the common challenges that students face in studying Chemistry for JEE.
Physical Chemistry preparation tips:
Organic Chemistry preparation tips:
Inorganic Chemistry preparation tips:
Best Chemistry Books for JEE Main 2022
S.No
Authors /Publisher
Name of Books
Comments
1
O.P. Tandon
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Good, comprehensive explanations
2
P. Bahadur
Numerical Chemistry
Best for numerical problems
3
J D Lee
Concise Inorganic Chemistry
Good book for inorganic chemistry topics
4
R.C. Mukharjee
Good for numerical problems
5
P. Bahadur (For Reading Theory)
Good explanations
Consult askIITians JEE Main Chemistry experts for top-notch preparation!
A JEE Main Chemistry tutor can guide you on how to prepare the best for this section. We have hired the best faculty from all across India who have the best knowledge about JEE Main exam pattern, syllabus, and the latest changes in the examination. We also provide study materials socially designed for JEE Main Chemistry preparation. Noteworthy features of our online JEE Main coaching include:
Prepare a cheat sheet or formula sheet for Chemical reactions and equations in Chemistry. Revise the equations and important formulas from this sheet every day. Solve sample papers and previous year papers for JEE Main to enhance your problem-solving speed and accuracy. Focus on important topics more and practice a variety of questions for each topic.
NCERT books are good for gaining fundamental knowledge but are certainly not sufficient for an examination like JEE. You must refer to other books as well for complete preparation of the JEE Main Chemistry section.
There are 20 multiple choice questions and 10 numerical answer type questions in the Chemistry section of JEE Main. You have to solve 20 multiple choice questions and only 5 numerical answer type questions. The maximum marks for the Chemistry section are 100.
Yes, there is negative marking in the Chemistry section of JEE Main. 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
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