JEE Main 2026 Syllabus | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
There has been no change in the JEE Main syllabus in 2022. It is expected that no major changes will occur in 2023 either. This is why students must take note of the current syllabus for JEE Main. The syllabus helps you identify how many topics you need to study in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). With the help of the syllabus, students can decide how much they need to study and which topics they need to cover.
JEE Main 2026 Highlights
- JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will be conducted in June 2022 on dates 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th June 2022.
- The second session will be conducted in July on dates 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th July 2022.
- Candidates must have passed the 12th board or equivalent from any recognized board.
- There is no age limit for applying to the JEE Main examination.
- Candidates can appear 6 times for the JEE Main exam for 3 consecutive years.
Given below are the topics included in JEE Main 2026 Syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus
| JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus | ||||
| Section A – Theory | ||||
| Unit 1: Physics and Measurement | Unit 2: Kinematics | Unit 3: Laws of Motion | Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power | Unit 5: Rotational Motion |
| Unit 6: Gravitation | Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids | Unit 8: Thermodynamics | Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases | Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves |
| Unit 11: Electrostatics | Unit 12: Current Electricity | Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 16: Optics | Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei | Unit 19: Electronic Devices | Unit 20: Communication Systems |
| Section B – Practical | ||||
| Unit 21: Experimental Skills | ||||
A few topics have been most popular in previous JEE Main examinations. This is why we recommend students to study these topics for sure. We have also found their average weightage in JEE Main previous year examinations and we expect to see more questions from these topics in JEE 2026.
| Important Topics in JEE Main Physics | Expected Weightage |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | 11% |
| Optics | 11% |
| Modern Physics | 10% |
| Electrostatics | 8% |
| Current and Electricity | 7% |
| Waves | 5% |
JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Syllabus
| Section A: Physical Chemistry | |||
| Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Unit 2: States of Matter | Unit 3: Atomic Structure | Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics | Unit 6: Solutions | Unit 7: Equilibrium | Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics | Unit 10: Surface Chemistry | ||
| Section B: Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | Unit 13: Hydrogen | Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) |
| Unit 15: P-Block Elements | Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements | Unit 17: Coordination Compounds | Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry |
| Section C: Organic Chemistry | |||
| Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Unit 21: Hydrocarbons | Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
| Unit 23: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Unit 25: Polymers | Unit 26: Biomolecules |
| Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life | Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | ||
A few Chemistry topics have been most popular in previous JEE Main examinations. This is why we recommend students to study these topics for sure. We have also found their average weightage in JEE Main previous year examinations and we expect to see more questions from these topics in JEE 2026. You can also find questions related to these topics in our JEE Main sample papers and daily practice tests.
| Important Topics General | Expected Weightage |
| Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, and Polymers | 7% |
| Transition Elements & Coordination Chemistry | 9% |
| Periodic Table and Representative elements | 6% |
| Organic Chemistry | 6% |
| Chemical Bonding | 6% |
JEE Main 2026 Mathematics Syllabus
| JEE Main 2026 Maths Syllabus | |||
| Unit 1: Sets, Relations, and Functions | Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants | Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations |
| Unit 5: Mathematical Induction | Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | Unit 7: Sequences and Series | Unit 8: Limit Continuity, and Differentiability |
| Unit 9: Integral Calculus | Unit 10: Differential Equations | Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry | Unit 12: Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| Unit 13: Vectoral Algebra | Unit 14: Statistics and Probability | Unit 15: Trigonometry | Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning |
A few mathematics topics have been most popular in previous JEE Main examinations. This is why we recommend students to study these topics for sure. We have also found their average weightage in JEE Main previous year examinations and we expect to see more questions from these topics in JEE 2026. You can also find questions related to these topics in our JEE Main sample papers and daily practice tests.
| Important Topics | Weightage |
| Coordinate Geometry | 12% |
| Integral Calculus | 12% |
| Trigonometry | 7% |
| Sequence and Series | 7% |
| Matrices and Determinants | 7% |
| Differential Equations | 7% |
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus for B.Arch
B.Arch paper of JEE Main includes three sections - Maths, Drawing, and Aptitude. The syllabus of the Maths section of the B.Arch paper is the same as that of the JEE Main B.Tech/B.E.
JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Aptitude Syllabus
| B.Arch Syllabus 2022 | |
| Section | Topics |
| Unit 1 | Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and building—environment. Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualising. different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal). |
| Unit 2 | Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms, and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms, both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urban landscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, ect.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life. |
Now, let us see some important topics in the B.Arch aptitude section.
| Important Topics | Weightage |
| Awareness of Places, persons, buildings and materials | 2-3% |
| Texture and Objects related to Architecture | 2-3% |
| Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings | 3-4% |
| Visualising Different sides of 3D Objects | 3% |
| Analytical Reasoning | 1-2% |
| Mental Ability | 2% |
| Colour Texture | 1-2% |
| Contrast and Harmony | - |
| Building Forms and Elements | - |
| 3D- Perception and Appreciation of scale and proportion of objects. | 2-3% |
JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Drawing Syllabus
- Drawing and Designing of geometrical or abstract shapes & patterns in pencil
- Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union
- Elevation and 3D views of objects rotation
- Development of Surfaces and Volumes
- Generation of Plan
- Creating 2D & 3D compositions using given shapes and forms
- Sketching of activities from memory of urban scenes
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus for B.Plan
B.Planning paper of JEE Main 2026 includes three sections - Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning based objective questions. The syllabus of the Maths section of the B.Plan paper is the same as that of the JEE Main B.Tech/B.E. The syllabus of the Aptitude section of the B.Plan paper is the same as that of the JEE Main B. Arch.
- Plan planning-based questions syllabus is as follows:
- General Awareness: General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs etc.
- Social Sciences: The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India Economic development- economic sectors, globalisation, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanisation, rural development, colonial cities.
- Thinking Skills: Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the JEE Main syllabus reduced in 2022?
No, the JEE Main syllabus has been the same over the past few years. In 2022 as well there are no changes made to the syllabus.
- Will JEE Main 2026 have 4 attempts?
No, there will be just 2 attempts of the JEE Main 2026. The first session will be held in June 2022 and the second session will be held in July 2022.
- What is the marking scheme for each section in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1?
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) is of 300 marks (100 marks for each section).
- Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2026?
Yes, there is negative marking in JEE Main 2026. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer while 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
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