JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
Below is a detailed break‑up of the JEE Main syllabus. Follow your coaching material or the official NTA PDF for full sub‑topic lists and updates.
JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2026
| Chapters | Topics |
|---|---|
| Oscillations | Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and equations; Energy in SHM; Resonance and damping (qualitative) |
| Units and Measurement | Units of measurement; System of units; SI Units (fundamental and derived units); Least count; Significant figures; Errors in measurements; Dimensions of physical quantities; Dimensional analysis and its applications |
| Electrostatics | Electric charges: conservation, Coulomb's law, forces between point charges, superposition principle; Electric field: due to point charge, electric field lines, dipole, torque on dipole; Electric flux, Gauss’s law and applications (infinitely long charged wire, infinite plane sheet, thin spherical shell); Electric potential (point charge, dipole, system of charges), potential difference, equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy; Conductors and insulators, dielectrics, polarization; Capacitors, series/parallel combinations, capacitance of parallel plate capacitor (with/without dielectric), energy stored in a capacitor |
| Kinematics | Frame of reference; Motion in a straight line; Speed and velocity; Uniform and non-uniform motion; Average speed and instantaneous velocity; Uniformly accelerated motion; Velocity-time, position-time graphs; Equations of motion; Relative velocity |
| Laws of Motion | Force and inertia; Newton’s laws of motion; Momentum, impulse; Law of conservation of linear momentum and applications; Equilibrium of concurrent forces; Friction (static, kinetic, rolling); Dynamics of uniform circular motion: centripetal force, vehicle on circular/ banked road |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Work by constant/variable force; Kinetic and potential energy; Work-energy theorem; Power and efficiency; Potential energy of a spring; Conservation of mechanical energy; Conservative & non-conservative forces; Motion in vertical circle; Elastic & inelastic collisions (1D & 2D) |
| Rotational Motion | Centre of mass (2-particle system, rigid body); Basics of rotational motion; Torque; Angular momentum, conservation & applications; Moment of inertia & radius of gyration; Values for simple objects; Parallel/perpendicular axes theorem; Equilibrium of rigid bodies; Rigid body rotation & equations; Comparison of linear & rotational motion |
| Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation; Acceleration due to gravity (variation & applications); Gravitational potential energy & potential; Escape velocity; Motion of satellite (orbital velocity, time period, energy); Kepler’s laws |
| Properties of Solids & Fluids | Elasticity, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke's Law, Young's modulus, Bulk modulus, Shear modulus, Rigidity modulus, Poisson's ratio; Fluid mechanics, Pascal's law, Archimedes' principle, Viscosity, Stokes' law, Terminal velocity, Streamline flow, Bernoulli's theorem and its applications; Surface tension. (Standard Topics) |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | Thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Heat, Work and Internal energy, First law of thermodynamics; Second law of thermodynamics; Reversible and irreversible processes; Carnot engine and its efficiency; Kinetic theory of gases. (Standard Topics) |
| Oscillations & Waves | Periodic motion, Simple harmonic motion, Wave motion, Doppler effect. (Standard Topics) |
| Electrostatics | Electric charges and fields, Electrostatic potential and capacitance. |
| Current Electricity | Electric current: drift velocity, mobility; Ohm’s law; Resistance; I-V characteristics (Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors); Electrical energy and power; Resistivity and conductivity; Series/parallel resistors; Temperature dependence of resistance; Internal resistance, emf, potential difference, cells in series/parallel; Kirchhoff’s laws; Wheatstone bridge; Metre bridge |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law (circular loop); Ampere’s law (straight wire, solenoid); Force on moving charge in electric/magnetic field; Force on current-carrying conductor; Force between two parallel conductors (definition of ampere); Torque on current loop; Moving coil galvanometer (conversion to ammeter/voltmeter); Current loop as magnetic dipole; Bar magnet as solenoid; Magnetic dipole field (axis & perpendicular bisector); Torque on magnetic dipole; Para-, dia- and ferromagnetic substances; Effect of temperature on magnetism |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Faraday’s law; Induced emf and current; Lenz’s law; Eddy currents; Self and mutual inductance; Alternating current, peak & RMS values; Reactance & impedance; LCR circuit; Resonance; Power in AC circuits; Wattless current; AC generator; Transformer |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current; Characteristics of electromagnetic waves (transverse nature); Electromagnetic spectrum (radio, microwave, IR, visible, UV, X-ray, gamma rays); Applications |
| Optics | Reflection (spherical mirrors, mirror formula); Refraction (plane & spherical surfaces, lens formula, lens maker’s formula); Total internal reflection (applications); Magnification, power of lens, combination of lenses; Refraction through prism; Microscope & telescope (magnifying power); Wave optics: wavefront, Huygens principle, laws of reflection/refraction; Interference: Young’s double-slit experiment; Diffraction (single slit, central maximum width); Polarization: plane-polarized light, Brewster’s law, uses |
JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2026
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | |
| Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory; Mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae; Chemical equations and stoichiometry. |
| Atomic Structure | Electromagnetic radiation, Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, Dual nature of matter, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Quantum mechanics, Atomic orbitals, Quantum numbers, Electronic configuration. |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, Hybridization, Molecular orbital theory (MOT), Hydrogen bonding. |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, Internal energy, Enthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs free energy, Spontaneity. |
| Solutions | Concentration terms, Colligative properties, Raoult's law, Ideal and non-ideal solutions, Abnormal molar mass. |
| Equilibrium | Law of mass action, Le Chatelier's principle, Ionization of acids and bases, pH, Buffer solutions, Solubility product. |
| Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Oxidation numbers, Redox reactions, Electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, Conductance, Kohlrausch law, Batteries, Fuel cells, Corrosion. |
| Chemical Kinetics | Rate of reaction, Order and molecularity, Integrated rate equations, Activation energy, Arrhenius equation, Collision theory. |
| Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Classification of Elements | Modern periodic law, Periodic table, Trends in properties (radius, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity). |
| p-Block Elements | Group 13 to 18 elements: General introduction, Electronic configuration, Trends in properties, Important compounds of Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Halogens, and Noble gases. |
| d- and f-Block Elements | Transition elements: General trends, Oxidation states, Magnetic properties, Color, Alloy formation; Inner transition elements: Lanthanoids and Actinoids. |
| Coordination Compounds | IUPAC nomenclature, Isomerism, Werner's theory, VBT, CFT, Magnetic properties, Importance in qualitative analysis and biological systems. |
| Organic Chemistry | |
| Purification & Characterisation | Qualitative and quantitative analysis, Crystallization, Distillation, Chromatography. |
| Some Basic Principles | Nomenclature, Electronic displacements (Inductive, Electromeric, Resonance, Hyperconjugation), Fission of covalent bonds, Reactive intermediates. |
| Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes: Preparation, properties, and reactions; Aromatic hydrocarbons: Benzene, Resonance, Aromaticity, Electrophilic substitution. |
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, Substitution reactions (SN1, SN2), Optical rotation, Environmental effects. |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids: Methods of preparation, Physical and chemical properties, Acidity/Basicity, Identification tests. |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Amines: Classification, Structure, Basic character, Identification; Diazonium salts: Preparation and reactions. |
| Biomolecules | Carbohydrates (Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Starch, Cellulose), Proteins (Amino acids, Peptide bond, Structure), Nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), Vitamins. |
| Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | Detection of extra elements (N, S, Halogens), Functional groups; Volumetric analysis; Qualitative analysis of salts. |
JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2026
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Sets, Relations and Functions | Sets representation, Operations on sets, Types of relations, Equivalance relations, Functions (one-one, onto, into), Composition of functions. |
| Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Complex numbers (algebra, modulus, argument), Quadratic equations (roots, nature of roots), Relation between roots and coefficients. |
| Matrices and Determinants | Types of matrices, Operations, Determinants (properties, area of triangle), Adjoint and Inverse, Application in solving linear equations. |
| Permutations and Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting, Permutations (nPr), Combinations (nCr), Simple applications. |
| Mathematical Induction | Principle of Mathematical Induction and its simple applications. |
| Binomial Theorem | Binomial theorem for positive integral index, General and middle terms, Simple applications. |
| Sequence and Series | Arithmetic Progression (A.P.), Geometric Progression (G.P.), Arithmetic Geometric Progression, Sum of special series. |
| Limits, Continuity and Differentiability | Limits of functions, Continuity, Differentiability, Rules of differentiation, Derivatives of standard functions, Tangents and normals, Maxima and minima. |
| Integral Calculus | Indefinite integrals (methods: substitution, parts, partial fractions), Definite integrals (properties, evaluation), Applications (Area under curves). |
| Differential Equations | Order and degree, Formation of differential equations, Solution of variable separable, homogeneous, and linear differential equations. |
| Coordinate Geometry | Straight Lines (slope, different forms, intersection), Circle (standard and general equations, tangents), Conic Sections (Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola: standard forms). |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | Direction cosines/ratios, Equation of lines and planes, Angle between lines/planes, Shortest distance between skew lines. |
| Vector Algebra | Vectors and scalars, Addition of vectors, Dot and Cross products, Scalar and Vector triple products. |
| Statistics and Probability | Measures of dispersion (mean, variance, standard deviation), Probability (addition/multiplication theorems, conditional probability, Bayes' theorem), Probability distribution. |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities and equations, Inverse trigonometric functions (properties). |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Statements, Logical operations (AND, OR, IMPLIES), Tautology, Contradiction, Converse and Contrapositive. |
JEE Mains Syllabus 2026 of Paper 2B (B.Planning)
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Complex numbers & quadratic equations, Matrices and determinants, Sets, relations and functions, Sequence and series, Permutations and combinations, Binomial theorem & its simple applications, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Differential equations, Integral calculus, Coordinate geometry, Three-dimensional geometry, Vector algebra, Statistics and probability, Trigonometry. |
| Aptitude Test | Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects, and textures related to architecture and build-environment, visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing. Visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical reasoning and mental ability. Three dimensional-perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms & elements, colour texture harmony & contrast, Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms in both 2D & 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces & volumes, Generation of plans, elevations, and 3D views of objects, creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. |
| Planning | General awareness, Social sciences, Thinking skills |
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Course | Subjects | Total Questions (All Compulsory) | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | B.E./B.Tech | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 75 (25 each) | +4 / -1 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test | 77 | +4 / -1 (Drawing: subjective) | 400 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2B | B.Plan | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions | 100 | +4 / -1 | 400 | 3 hours |