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JEE Main Course 2023: Get All the Relevant Details

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Know the Complete JEE Main 2023 Syllabus and Course Exam Pattern

The JEE Main examination, conducted by National Testing Agency, comprises two papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is conducted to get admission to the undergraduate program (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. On the other hand, Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses in the Country. 


If we talk about the JEE Main 2023 syllabus, it is almost similar to the previous year. The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main syllabus PDF for the year 2023 on its official website along with the brochure containing all the updated details of JEE Main 2023 exam. You can also see the JEE Main 2023 syllabus for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in this article. Read on to get the complete JEE Main course details for the year 2023.


JEE Main 2023 Syllabus and Course for Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Before discussing the 2023 syllabus, let us look at the JEE Main exam pattern for Paper 1.

Examination Mode

Computer Based Test

Exam Duration

3 Hours 

JEE Main Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Total Number of Questions

90 (30 Physics + 30 Chemistry + 30 Mathematics)

Question Types

MCQs  & Numerical Questions for each JEE 

Main subjects (PCM)

Maximum Marks

300

Marking Scheme 

MCQ: Correct Answer = +4, Incorrect Answer = -1, Unattempted Answer = 0

Numerical Question: Correct Answer = +4, incorrect Answer = -1, Unattempted Answer = 0

Exam Languages

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.


JEE Main 2023 Syllabus and Course for Paper 1

JEE Main 2023 syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Several topics that are covered under JEE Main 2023 syllabus are also covered in the NCERT syllabus for Class 11 and Class 12. Hence, a strong understanding of the concepts covered in NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus is important for candidates to clear JEE Main 2023 exams. Check the complete subject-wise JEE Main course details 2023 for Paper 1 below. 


JEE  Main 2023 Physics Syllabus and Course

Physics section in JEE Main exam comprises 25 questions. The list of all the topics covered in JEE Main Physics syllabus is given below in the tabular format:

Unit

Topics

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

Theory of Gasses 

Unit 10

Oscillations and Waves

Unit 11

Electrostatics 

Unit 12

Current Electricity 

Unit 13

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: Practicals

Unit 21: Experiment Skills


JEE  Main 2023 Chemistry Syllabus and Course

The Chemistry section in JEE Main syllabus contains both numerical and multiple-choice questions.  Here is a break up of the topics covered in JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus:

Physical Chemistry

Unit

Topics

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 

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


JEE Main Maths Syllabus and Course

Candidates must also go through with the JEE Main Maths syllabus to score well in JEE Main 2023 syllabus. Following is the list of topics that should be well prepared before the exam:

Unit

Topics

Unit 1

Set, 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

Vector Algebra  

Unit 14

Statistics and Probability

Unit 15

Trigonometry

Unit 16

Mathematical Reasoning


Important Physics JEE Main Topics With Weightage

There are a few important topics in Physics from which questions are generally asked every year. Students should practice such topics more to score well in exams. Here is the list of important topics covered in the Physics section along with their weightage:

Marks

Weightage

Heat and Thermodynamics

11%

Optics

11%

Modern Physics

10%

Electrostatics 

8%

Current and Electricity

7%

Waves

5%


Important Chemistry JEE Main Topics With Weightage and Course

Check the Chemistry most important topics that carry more weightage than others. Students are suggested to give more time and effort to prepare such topics well. Following is the list of JEE Main Chemistry important  topics with weightage:

Marks

Weightage

Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, and Polymers

12%

Transition Elements & Coordination Chemistry 

12%

Periodic Table and Representative elements 

7%

General Organic Chemistry 

7%

Chemical Bonding

7%

Atomic Structure

7%


Important Maths JEE Main Topics With Weightage and Course

Following is the list of Maths important topics that carry more weightage than others. Students should have a thorough understanding of these topics to master in JEE Main exams. Following is the list of JEE Main Maths important Topics with weightage:

Marks

Weightage

Coordinate Geometry

12%

Integral Calculus 

12%

Trigonometry

7%

Sequence and Series

7%

Matrices and Determinants

7%

Differential Equations 

7%


JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern for Both B.Arch And B.Planning

Let’s first know the JEE Main exam pattern for both B.Arch and B.Planning before discussing the syllabus. The table below shows the JEE Main exam pattern for both B.Arch and B.Planning.

Examination Mode

Computer Based Test

Exam Duration

3 Hours 

JEE Main Subjects

Mathematics, General Aptitude, & Drawing (B.Arch.) or Planning (B.Plan.)

Total Number of Questions

B.Arch.: 82 (30 Maths + 50 Aptitude + 2 Drawing )

B.Plan.: 105 (30 Maths + 50 Aptitude + 25 Planning


Question Types

  • 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions for Maths

  • 50 MCQs for Aptitude

  • 25 MCQs for Planning (B.Plan. only)

  • 2 Drawing Questions for Drawing (B.Arch. only).

Maximum Marks

400

Marking Scheme 

MCQ: Correct Answer = +4, Incorrect Answer = -1, Unattempted Answer = 0

Drawing Section = 2 Questions for a Total of 100 Marks

Exam Languages

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.


JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for B.Arch

  • JEE Main B.Arch paper will be of 3 hours and it comprises 3 sections namely Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.

  • The syllabus for Mathematics is the same for B.E/ B. Tech, B.Arch, and B. Planning papers. 

The syllabus for JEE Main drawing and aptitude test is as follows:


JEE Main B.Arch Drawing Syllabus

Here is the prescribed syllabus for JEE Main B.Arch Drawing:

  • Drawing and Designing of geometrical or abstract shapes & patterns 

  • Transformation of forms in both 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional  union 

  • Elevation and 3-Dimensional views of objects rotation

  • Development of Surfaces and Volumes

  • Plan Generation

  • Creating 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms

  • Sketching of activities from memory of urban scenes 


JEE Main Aptitude Section Syllabus for Both B.Arch and B.Planning

JEE Main Aptitude section will hold the maximum marks i.e 200 marks in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus for the Aptitude section for B.Arch and B. Planning is given below in the tabular format:


Unit I: 

  • Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, and Materials. 

  • Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build—environment. 

  • Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. 

  • Visualizing. different sides of three-dimensional objects. 

  • Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal). 


Unit II:

  • 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. 

  • Transformation forms both 2 D and 3 D union, 

  • Subtraction, Rotation, Development of Surfaces and Volumes, 

  • Generation of Plan, 

  • Elevations and 3D views of objects.

  • Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. 

  • Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.


JEE Main Syllabus For B.Planning

JEE Main B.Planning paper comprises three sections namely Mathematics, Aptitude section, and Planning Based MCQs. 

  • The syllabus for JEE Main Mathematics in the B. Planning section is the same as B.E/B. Tech Maths syllabus. 

  • Aptitude section syllabus is also the same for both B. Arch and B. Planning papers. 

The syllabus for B. Planning-Based section 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.

  • The 19th-century global economy, colonialism, colonial cities, industrialization, resources and development.

  • Types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, and the 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, urbanization, 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.

This was the complete discussion of JEE Main course details. We hope this article helped you in understanding JEE main syllabus and exam pattern in a better way. To Get more information about the latest notifications and updates on JEE Main and Advanced, 2023 exam including the eligibility criteria, exam dates, application form, examination pattern and more, visit Vedantu’s official website.

FAQs on JEE Main Course 2023: Get All the Relevant Details

1. Will there be any negative markings in JEE Main 2023?

Yes, one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer attempted by the candidates in both sections.

2. Whether JEE Mains 2023 exam will be online or offline?

JEE Main 2023 exams will be conducted in “Computer Based Test”, except for the drawing test for B.Arch. It will be held in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode only. 

3. If any candidate did not apply for JEE Mains Session 1, can he/she apply for JEE Mains session 2?

Yes, if a candidate could not able to fill up the Application Form for JEE Mains Session 1, he/she can fill up the Application Form for Session 2 when the portal for that session gets open.

4. Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions from each section (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) in the JEE Main?

No, it is not mandatory for candidates to attempt all the questions in each section. However, it is always better to attempt more and more questions if you are 100% sure about the answer as you will be able to score higher marks which will ultimately ace your rank.

5. Is it possible to change the answers while attempting the JEE Main exam?

Yes, candidates can easily change their answers at any point while attempting the exam.