JEE Main Syllabus 2026: Download Detailed Subject-wise PDF

Unit

Topic

1

Sets, Relations and Functions

2

Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations

3

Matrices and Determinants

4

Permutations and Combinations

5

Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications

6

Sequence and Series

7

Limit and Continuity, Differentiability

8

Integral Calculus

9

Differential Equations

10

Coordinate Geometry

11

Three-Dimensional Geometry

12

Vector Algebra

13

Statistics and Probability

14

Trigonometry

Unit

Topic

1

Units and Measurement

2

Kinematics

3

Laws of Motion

4

Work, Energy, and Power

5

Rotational Motion

6

Gravitation

7

Properties of Solids and Liquids

8

Thermodynamics

9

Kinetic Theory of Gases

10

Oscillations and Waves

11

Electrostatics

12

Current Electricity

13

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

14

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

15

Electromagnetic Waves

16

Optics, Wave Optics

17

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

18

Atoms and Nuclei

19

Electronic Devices

S.No

Experiment Description

1

Vernier Caliper – Measuring internal/external diameter and depth of a vessel

2

Screw Gauge – Determining thickness/diameter of thin sheet or wire

3

Simple Pendulum – Dissipation of energy (graph of amplitude² vs time)

4

Metre Scale – Mass of an object by principle of moments

5

Young’s Modulus – Elasticity of a metallic wire

6

Surface Tension – Water by capillary rise and detergent effect

7

Coefficient of Viscosity – Using terminal velocity of a sphere in liquid

8

Speed of Sound – In air at room temperature using resonance tube

9

Specific Heat Capacity – By method of mixtures (solid & liquid)

10

Resistivity – Of a wire using metre bridge

11

Resistance – Of a wire using Ohm’s law

12

Galvanometer – Resistance and figure of merit (half deflection method)

13

Focal Length – (i) Convex mirror, (ii) Concave mirror, (iii) Convex lens (parallax method)

14

Triangular Prism – Angle of deviation vs angle of incidence plot

15

Refractive Index – Of glass slab using a travelling microscope

16

p-n Junction Diode – Characteristic curves (forward and reverse bias)

17

Zener Diode – Characteristic curves and reverse breakdown voltage

18

Identification – Diode, LED, Resistor, Capacitor from a mixed collection

Unit

Branch

Topic

1

Physical Chemistry

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

2

Atomic Structure

3

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

4

Chemical Thermodynamics

5

Solutions

6

Equilibrium

7

Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

8

Chemical Kinetics

9

Inorganic Chemistry

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties (Periodic Table)

10

p-block Elements

11

d-block and f-block Elements

12

Coordination Compounds

13

Organic Chemistry

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

14

Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

15

Hydrocarbons

16

Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

17

Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

18

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

19

Biomolecules

S.No

Practical Skills & Principles

20 (i)

Detection of extra elements (Nitrogen, Sulphur, halogens) in organic compounds

20 (ii)

Detection of functional groups: hydroxyl (alcoholic, phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde, ketone), carboxyl, and amino groups in organic compounds

20 (iii)

Chemistry in preparation of: Inorganic compounds (Mohr’s salt, potash alum); Organic compounds (Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform)

20 (iv)

Chemistry in titrimetric exercises: Acids, bases, indicators, oxalic-acid vs KMnO4, Mohr’s salt vs KMnO4

20 (v)

Chemical principles in qualitative salt analysis: Cations (Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺, Mg²⁺, NH₄⁺), Anions (CO₃²⁻, S²⁻, SO₄²⁻, NO₃⁻, NO₂⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻)

20 (vi)

Chemical principles in experiments: 1. Enthalpy of solution of CuSO₄; 2. Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid/base; 3. Preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic sols; 4. Kinetic study of iodide ions with hydrogen peroxide at room temperature

Subject

Topics / Description

Mathematics

Same as JEE Main Paper-1 Syllabus (B.E./B.Tech.)

General Aptitude

Part I:

• Awareness of places, materials, objects, persons

• Visualising different sides of 3D objects

• Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings

• Analytical reasoning

• Mental ability (verbal, numerical, visual)

Part II:

• 3D perception and appreciation of scale, proportion, form, harmony, texture, colour, contrast

• Drawing/designing abstract and geometric shapes

• Transformation of forms in 2D/3D (union, development, subtraction, rotation, elevation, plan & 3D views)

• Creating 3D/2D compositions

• Sketching from memory (urban/rural/landscape scenes, monuments, public spaces, market, festivals, nature)

Drawing

Sketching of scenes from memory: urbanscapes, landscapes (riverfronts, jungles, gardens, trees, plants), and rural life

Subject

Topics / Description

Mathematics

Same as JEE Main Paper-1 Syllabus (B.E./B.Tech.)

General Aptitude

Same as B.Arch (see above)

Planning

Unit 1 (General Awareness): General knowledge, cities, development issues, government programs

Unit 2 (Social Science): Nationalism, colonialism, industrialization, resources, human settlements, democracy, economy, globalization, poverty, population structure, social exclusion/inequality, urbanization, rural development

Unit 3 (Thinking Skills): Reading comprehension (passages), map reading (scale, distance, area), critical reasoning, understanding charts/graphs/tables, statistics, quantitative reasoning

Topic

No. of Questions

Marks

Modern Physics

5

20

Heat and Thermodynamics

3

12

Optics

3

12

Current Electricity

3

12

Electrostatics

3

12

Magnetics

2

8

Unit, Dimension and Vector

1

4

Kinematics

1

4

Laws of Motion

1

4

Work, Power and Energy

1

4

Centre of Mass, Impulse, and Momentum

1

4

Rotation

1

4

Gravitation

1

4

Simple Harmonic Motion

1

4

Solids and Fluids

1

4

Waves

1

4

Electromagnetics Induction; AC

1

4

Topic

No. of Questions

Marks

Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

3

12

Periodic Table and Representative Elements

3

12

Thermodynamics and Gaseous State

2

8

Atomic Structure

2

8

Chemical Bonding

2

8

Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium

2

8

Nuclear Chemistry and Environment

2

8

Mole Concept

1

4

Redox Reactions

1

4

Electrochemistry

1

4

Chemical Kinetics

1

4

Solutions and Colligative Properties

1

4

General Organic Chemistry

1

4

Stereochemistry

1

4

Hydrocarbons

1

4

Alkyl Halides

1

4

Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives

1

4

Carbohydrates and Amino Acids

1

4

Aromatic Compounds

1

4

Chapters

No. of Questions

Weightage

Sets

1

3.3%

Permutations & Combinations

1

3.3%

Probability

1

3.3%

Complex Numbers

1

3.3%

Binominal Theorem

1

3.3%

Limits

1

3.3%

Differentiability

1

3.3%

Indefinite Integration

1

3.3%

Definite Integration

1

3.3%

Differential Equations

1

3.3%

Height & Distance

1

3.3%

Trigonometric Equations

1

3.3%

The Area under the Curve

1

3.3%

Quadratic Equations 

1

3.3%

Vectors

1

3.3%

Tangents and Normals

1

3.3%

Maxima and Minima

1

3.3%

Statistics

1

3.3%

Parabola

1

3.3%

Ellipse

1

3.3%

Hyperbola

1

3.3%

Sequences & Series

2

6.6%

Straight Lines 

2

6.6%

3-D Geometry 

2

6.6%

Determinants 

2

6.6%

JEE Main Deleted Syllabus 2026 - Removed Chapters

Subject

Removed Chapters

Physics

• Physics, technology, and society; accuracy and precision; measuring instruments

• “Zero vector”

• Geostationary 

• Newton’s law of cooling

• Cyclotron; Earth’s magnetic field

• Resolving power of microscopes and astronomical telescopes. 

Chemistry

• Physical quantities & measurements in chemistry, precision & accuracy, significant figures, SI units, dimensional analysis-focused part (core mole-concept & stoichiometry stay).

• States of Matter ( Entire chapter is removed)

• Thomson and Rutherford's atomic models and their limitations

• Surface Chemistry ( Entire chapter is removed)

• s-Block Elements

• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

• Hydrogen

• Environmental Chemistry

• Polymers

• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Mathematics

• Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

• Mathematical Induction

• Mathematical Reasoning

• Matrices and Determinants

• Integral Calculus

• Trigonometry

• A few topics are removed from Three Dimensional Geometry.

S.No

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