JEE Main Syllabus 2026
JEE Main 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, and as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). The exam tests Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 11 and 12 level, broadly following the NCERT curriculum.
This page is your complete guide to the JEE Main 2026 syllabus. Use the subject links below to jump directly to the full topic-by-topic breakdown for each subject and paper.
JEE Main 2026 at a Glance
Detail | Information |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Full Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 |
Purpose | Admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs; qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs) |
Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) for all papers; Paper 2B (Planning) has a Drawing section on paper |
Sessions | Two sessions per year: Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026) |
Best Score | Higher of the two session scores is considered for rank calculation |
Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
Duration | 3 hours per paper (3 hours 30 minutes for PwD candidates) |
Medium | English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages |
Paper 1: B.E. / B.Tech
Paper 1 is the most widely taken JEE Main paper and is required for admission to B.E. and B.Tech programmes at NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, and for qualifying to JEE Advanced.
Paper 1 Structure
Subject | Question Types | Total Questions | Marks |
Physics | 20 MCQ (1 correct) + 10 Numerical (attempt any 5) | 25 attempted | 100 Marks |
Chemistry | 20 MCQ (1 correct) + 10 Numerical (attempt any 5) | 25 attempted | 100 Marks |
Mathematics | 20 MCQ (1 correct) + 10 Numerical (attempt any 5) | 25 attempted | 100 Marks |
Total |
| 75 questions attempted | 300 Marks |
Marking scheme: +4 for correct MCQ answer; -1 for incorrect MCQ answer (no negative marking for numerical answers); +4 for correct numerical answer.
Paper 1 Syllabus by Subject
Click the subject name to go to the full topic-by-topic syllabus page.
Subject | Chapters / Topics | Syllabus Page |
Physics | Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices | |
Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts, States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, d and f Block, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Basics, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Alcohols Phenols Ethers, Aldehydes Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life | |
Mathematics | Sets Relations Functions, Complex Numbers, Matrices Determinants, Sequences and Series, Permutations Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Limits Continuity Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, 3D Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning |
Paper 2A: B.Arch
Paper 2A is for admission to B.Arch programmes. It tests Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing.
Paper 2A Structure
Section | Question Type | Questions | Marks |
Part I: Mathematics | 20 MCQ + 10 Numerical (attempt any 5) | 25 attempted | 100 Marks |
Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 MCQ | 50 | 200 Marks |
Part III: Drawing Test | 2 questions (on paper) | 2 | 100 Marks |
Total |
| 77 attempted | 400 Marks |
Paper 2A Syllabus by Section
Section | Topics | Syllabus Page |
Mathematics (Part I) | Same syllabus as Paper 1 Mathematics | |
Aptitude Test (Part II) | Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Texture related to architecture; Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings; Analytical reasoning; Mental ability (visual, numerical, verbal); Transformation of 2D and 3D shapes; Architectural awareness | |
Drawing Test (Part III) | Sketching scenes and activities from memory; Composition and colour usage; Sense of perspective; Visualisation and drawing of everyday objects; Architectural design sense |
Paper 2B: B.Planning
Paper 2B is for admission to B.Planning programmes. It tests Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions.
Paper 2B Structure
Section | Question Type | Questions | Marks |
Part I: Mathematics | 20 MCQ + 10 Numerical (attempt any 5) | 25 attempted | 100 Marks |
Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 MCQ | 50 | 200 Marks |
Part III: Planning Based Questions | 25 MCQ | 25 | 100 Marks |
Total |
| 100 attempted | 400 Marks |
Paper 2B Syllabus by Section
Section | Topics | Syllabus Page |
Mathematics (Part I) | Same syllabus as Paper 1 Mathematics | |
Aptitude Test (Part II) | Same as Paper 2A Aptitude Test | |
Planning Based Questions (Part III) | General awareness of social sciences; Critical thinking; Data interpretation; Comprehension; General knowledge about urban planning, infrastructure, and environment |
Class 11 and Class 12 Topic Split
The JEE Main syllabus draws from both Class 11 and Class 12. The approximate split for Paper 1 subjects is shown below.
Subject | Class 11 Topics (approx.) | Class 12 Topics (approx.) |
Physics | Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations and Waves | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction and AC, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices |
Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block Elements, p-Block Elements (partial), Organic Chemistry Basics, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry | p-Block (continued), d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols Phenols Ethers, Aldehydes Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life |
Mathematics | Sets Relations Functions, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers, Sequences and Series, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Straight Lines and Conic Sections, Limits and Derivatives, Statistics and Probability (basic), Mathematical Induction, Mathematical Reasoning | Matrices and Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of Integrals, Differential Equations, Vectors and 3D Geometry, Probability (advanced) |
Key Facts for JEE Main 2026
• Syllabus basis: JEE Main follows the Class 11 and 12 syllabus broadly based on NCERT; some topics from older syllabi may be retained or removed; always verify the official NTA notification for 2026
• No new additions confirmed yet: as of the time of writing, NTA has not released the official JEE Main 2026 syllabus notification; the syllabus above is based on the 2024 and 2025 pattern; check the official NTA website (jeemain.nta.ac.in) for updates
• Deleted topics: NTA dropped several topics in 2023; these remain excluded; the detailed subject pages on this site note which topics were removed
• Numerical value questions: Section B in each subject contains 10 numerical answer type questions; candidates attempt any 5; there is NO negative marking for numerical questions
• Score normalisation: since JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, NTA uses a percentile-based normalisation formula to ensure fairness across shifts
• JEE Advanced eligibility: top 2.5 lakh rank holders in JEE Main Paper 1 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 (for IIT admission); additional criteria apply; check the official JEE Advanced notification
• Attempts: a student can appear in JEE Main a maximum of 3 consecutive years after Class 12; both Session 1 and Session 2 in the same year count as one attempt year
How to Use the Syllabus Pages
• Start with the full subject syllabus: use the links in the tables above to access the complete topic list for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; each page lists all chapters and key sub-topics
• Mark high-weightage chapters: not all chapters carry equal weight in JEE Main; the individual subject pages highlight historically high-weightage chapters based on past paper analysis
• Cross-reference with NCERT: the JEE Main syllabus closely follows NCERT; start each chapter with thorough NCERT reading before moving to JEE-level problem books
• Track deleted topics: the individual subject syllabus pages clearly note which topics were removed by NTA in the 2023 revision so you do not waste time preparing them
• Session 1 vs Session 2: the syllabus is identical across both sessions; Session 1 (January) gives you an early benchmark and the chance to improve your score in Session 2 (April)