JEE Main 2026: Complete Syllabus, Weightage & Crucial Subtopics
JEE Main 2026: Complete Syllabus, Weightage & Crucial Subtopics
Why This Guide Matters
After understanding the exam pattern, marking scheme, and important dates (covered in Blog 4), the next step is to know WHAT to study 4 and HOW MUCH each chapter matters.
This blog outlines a detailed syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It also includes chapter-wise weightage distribution and important sub-topics that frequently appear in the exam.
This blog combines all three layers into one student-friendly guide.
Complete Syllabus
Official topics for all three subjects
Weightage Analysis
Know which chapters matter most
Key Subtopics
High-frequency concepts that appear often
PHYSICS — COMPLETE SYLLABUS (Official)
Section A: Theory
- Physics and Measurement
- 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 and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Communication Systems
Section B: Experimental Skills
Includes measurement, error analysis, instruments, least count, vernier callipers, screw gauge, experiments, etc.
PHYSICS — CHAPTER-WISE WEIGHTAGE (Verified)
| Chapters | Total Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 1 | 3.3% |
| Capacitors | 1 | 3.3% |
| SHM | 1 | 3.3% |
| Sound Waves | 1 | 3.3% |
| Elasticity | 1 | 3.3% |
| Error in Measurement | 1 | 3.3% |
| Circular Motion | 1 | 3.3% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | 3.3% |
| Semiconductors | 1 | 3.3% |
| Magnetism | 2 | 6.6% |
| AC | 2 | 6.6% |
| Thermodynamics + KTG | 2 | 6.6% |
| Kinematics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Work, Energy & Power | 2 | 6.6% |
| Laws of Motion | 2 | 6.6% |
| Centre of Mass | 2 | 6.6% |
| Rotational Motion | 2 | 6.6% |
| Modern Physics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Wave Optics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 9.9% |
Highest weightage chapter: Current Electricity (9.9%)
PHYSICS — IMPORTANT SUBTOPICS (Document-Based)
- Optics: Mirrors (Concave, Convex), Lenses
- Electronics: Zener Diode, Logic Gates
- Mechanics: Free Body Diagrams, Time Period of Simple Pendulum
- Waves & Sound: Doppler Effect
- Magnetism: Magnetic Field of a Solenoid
- Current Electricity: Ohm’s Law, Resistivity, Conductivity, Kirchhoff’s Laws
- Modern Physics: Bohr Model, Radioactivity basics
- AC Circuits: AC Resonance, Transformer principles
- Measurements: Error calculations (Least count, % error)
CHEMISTRY — COMPLETE SYLLABUS (Official)
Physical Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
- Classification of Elements
- Hydrogen
- s-Block (Alkali & Alkaline Earth Metals)
- p-Block (Groups 13–18)
- d- & f-Block
- Coordination Compounds
- Metallurgy
- Environmental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
- Purification & Characterisation of Organic Compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
- Organic Nitrogen Compounds
- Biomolecules
- Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- GOC (General Organic Chemistry)
CHEMISTRY — CHAPTER-WISE WEIGHTAGE (Verified)
| Chapters | Q | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Concept | 1 | 3.3% |
| Redox Reactions | 1 | 3.3% |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 3.3% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 3.3% |
| Solutions | 1 | 3.3% |
| GOC | 1 | 3.3% |
| Stereochemistry | 1 | 3.3% |
| Hydrocarbons | 1 | 3.3% |
| Alkyl Halides | 1 | 3.3% |
| Carboxylic Acids | 1 | 3.3% |
| Polymers / Biomolecules | 1 | 3.3% |
| Aromatic Compounds | 1 | 3.3% |
| Atomic Structure | 2 | 6.6% |
| Chemical Bonding | 2 | 6.6% |
| Equilibrium | 2 | 6.6% |
| Solid State & Surface Chemistry | 2 | 6.6% |
| Thermodynamics/Gases | 2 | 6.6% |
| Nuclear/Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 6.6% |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 | 9.9% |
| p-Block Elements | 3 | 9.9% |
Highest weightage chapters: Coordination Compounds (9.9%), p-Block Elements (9.9%)
CHEMISTRY — IMPORTANT SUBTOPICS (Document-Based)
- Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄)
- Tyndall Effect
- Dalton’s Atomic Theory basics
- Colligative Properties (Tf, Tb)
- Ideal Gas Law applications
- Electrolysis basics
- Rate law & order of reaction
- SN1/SN2 reactions
- IUPAC naming
- Aromaticity rules
- Colored complexes
- Hybridization & VSEPR shapes
- Hydrogen bonding
- s-Block trends
MATHEMATICS — COMPLETE SYLLABUS (Official)
- Sets, Relations & Functions
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
- Matrices & Determinants
- Permutations & Combinations
- Mathematical Induction
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequences & Series
- Limit, Continuity & Differentiability
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
- 3D Geometry
- Vector Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Trigonometry
MATHEMATICS — CHAPTER-WISE WEIGHTAGE (Verified)
| Chapters | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Sets | 1 | 3.3% |
| P&C | 1 | 3.3% |
| Probability | 1 | 3.3% |
| Complex Numbers | 1 | 3.3% |
| Binomial Theorem | 1 | 3.3% |
| Limits | 1 | 3.3% |
| Differentiation | 1 | 3.3% |
| Indefinite Integration | 1 | 3.3% |
| Definite Integration | 1 | 3.3% |
| Differential Equations | 1 | 3.3% |
| Heights & Distances | 1 | 3.3% |
| Trigonometric Equations | 1 | 3.3% |
| Area Under Curve | 1 | 3.3% |
| Quadratic Equations | 1 | 3.3% |
| Vectors | 1 | 3.3% |
| Tangents & Normals | 1 | 3.3% |
| Maxima & 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% |
| 3D Geometry | 2 | 6.6% |
| Determinants | 2 | 6.6% |
MATHEMATICS — IMPORTANT SUBTOPICS (Document-Based)
- Integration by parts
- Parallel lines
- Distance formula
- Parabola standard form
- Permutation basics
- Complex number modulus
- Trigonometric identities
- Properties of determinants
- Direction ratios (3D)
- Limits using L'Hôpital's Rule
Final Note (Neutral & Student-Friendly)
This blog gives students the complete syllabus, official weightage, and high-frequency subtopics all in one place 4 a perfect continuation of the exam pattern and preparation roadmap from Blog 4.
Studying smart is not about doing more; it is about knowing where to focus.
This guide helps students prioritise time and effort meaningfully.
Subjects Covered: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
60+ Chapters Analyzed: Complete weightage breakdown
100% Official Syllabus: Verified and accurate