JEE Main syllabus reference

JEE Main Syllabus Overview

Explore Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topic groups, preparation priorities and a practical way to connect syllabus revision with mock-test practice.

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Use the official syllabus as final authority

This page is an independent preparation overview. Topic names, syllabus coverage and examination rules can be revised or rationalized. Check the latest official document before final planning.

JEE Main syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

The groups below help organize preparation. The priority labels are broad study guidance, not an official chapter-wise question distribution.

MechanicsPriority group
  • Units, dimensions and measurements
  • Motion in one, two and three dimensions
  • Laws of motion and friction
  • Work, energy and power
  • Rotational motion
  • Gravitation
Thermal physicsPriority group
  • Kinetic theory of gases
  • Laws of thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Thermal expansion
  • Calorimetry
ElectrodynamicsPriority group
  • Electrostatics
  • Capacitance
  • Current electricity
  • Magnetic effects of current
  • Electromagnetic induction
  • Alternating current
OpticsPriority group
  • Ray optics
  • Lenses and mirrors
  • Wave optics
  • Polarization
Modern physicsPriority group
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Atoms and nuclei
  • Photoelectric effect
  • Radioactivity
  • Semiconductor devices
Waves and soundPriority group
  • Simple harmonic motion
  • Wave motion
  • Sound waves and Doppler effect
  • Resonance
Physical chemistryPriority group
  • Atomic structure
  • States of matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical kinetics
Organic chemistryPriority group
  • IUPAC nomenclature
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Haloalkanes and haloarenes
  • Alcohols, phenols and ethers
  • Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
  • Amines
Inorganic chemistryPriority group
  • Periodic table
  • Chemical bonding
  • s-Block elements
  • p-Block elements
  • d- and f-Block elements
  • Coordination compounds
CalculusPriority group
  • Limits, continuity and differentiability
  • Differentiation
  • Integration
  • Area under curves
  • Differential equations
AlgebraPriority group
  • Complex numbers
  • Quadratic equations
  • Sequences and series
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Permutations and combinations
  • Binomial theorem
Coordinate geometryPriority group
  • Straight lines
  • Circles
  • Parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
  • Three-dimensional geometry

How to study the syllabus effectively

A syllabus list becomes useful when every chapter is connected to revision, practice and review.

1. Divide the syllabus

Make separate Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics lists. Mark chapters as not started, revising, practiced or ready for mock tests.

2. Revise concepts

Study the chapter, formulas, definitions and standard problem types before judging performance through a test.

3. Practise questions

Use chapter-wise questions first, then move to mixed-topic and full-length tests after enough revision.

4. Review mistakes

Record incorrect, guessed, skipped and time-consuming questions. Use this list for the next revision cycle.

Important chapter groups

These are broad preparation priorities based on common study and paper-analysis discussions. They are not an official weightage promise.

SubjectChapter groups to prioritizeHow to use this guidance
PhysicsMechanics, Electrodynamics and Modern PhysicsBuild concepts first, then practise numerical accuracy
ChemistryPhysical, Organic and Inorganic ChemistryBalance calculations, reactions, concepts and revision facts
MathematicsCalculus, Algebra and Coordinate GeometryPractise problem selection and multi-step calculations
ImportantVerify the current official syllabus before final planning.
Note:Chapter frequency and question distribution can change between examination cycles. Do not treat this table as an official chapter-wise distribution.

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Common questions about the JEE Main syllabus

Helpful answers for planning revision and mock-test practice.

The syllabus is based on the official syllabus published by the examination authority and covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. Verify the latest official topic list before final preparation.

The syllabus may be updated or rationalized. Refer to the latest official syllabus document for current information.

Start with chapters in your current study plan, maintain balance across all three subjects and use priority labels only as broad guidance.

No. PrepMocker is an independent practice platform. Use the latest official syllabus document and examination instructions as the final authority.

Revise a topic, attempt a chapter-wise or mixed test, review incorrect and unanswered questions, and add unresolved chapters to the next revision plan.