JEE Main 2026: Session 2 Result Out at jeemain.nta.ac.in
30 Oct '25 - 26 Dec '25
Updated on 27 Feb 2026
By Silki Joshi, Content Creator
JEE Main 2026 syllabus is strictly based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The exam will be conducted in computer-based (online) mode for Paper 1, 2A, and 2B with different structures and subjects.
Equal weightage is given to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Paper 1 (BE/BTech).
Practising topic-wise weightage, previous year papers, and standard books is essential for scoring high in JEE Main 2026.
JEE Main Syllabus 2026: The National Testing Agency has prescribed the JEE Main syllabus 2026 online. Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming JEE Main 2026 examination must adhere to the subject wise syllabus to prepare for the examination. Additionally, the authorities have also released the JEE Main exam pattern 2026 and marking scheme. Candidates can know more about the JEE Main Syllabus for each subject and other details on this page.
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 is designed around Class 11 and 12 concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as prescribed by NCERT. It focuses on testing students’ conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and application-based learning. Know more about the JEE Main syllabus for all the subjects.
| Section | JEE Main 2026 Physics Important Topics |
| Section A | Physics and measurementRotational motionThermodynamicsKinematicsWork, energy and powerProperties of Solids and LiquidsGravitationLaws of motionOscillations and wavesElectronic devicesKinetic theory of GasesCurrent electricityCommunication systemsElectromagnetic induction and alternating currentsMagnetic effects of current and magnetismOpticsElectromagnetic wavesAtoms and nucleiElectrostaticsDual nature of matter and radiation |
| Section B | Experimental Skills |
| Physical Chemistry | Some basic concepts in chemistryStates of matterAtomic structureChemical bonding and molecular structureChemical thermodynamicsSolutionsEquilibriumRedox reactions and electrochemistryChemical kineticsSurface chemistry |
| Organic Chemistry | Purification and characterisation of organic compoundsHydrocarbonsChemistry in everyday lifePrinciples related to practical chemistryOrganic compounds containing halogensOrganic compounds containing oxygenOrganic compounds containing nitrogenPolymersSome basic principles of organic chemistryBiomolecules |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Classification of elements and periodicity in propertiesHydrogenBlock elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elementsdand f block elementsCo-ordination compoundsEnvironmental chemistryGeneral principles and processes of isolation of metals |
| Maths Chapters for JEE Main 2026 | Complex numbers and quadratic equationsMatrices and determinantsSets, relations and functionsMathematical inductionPermutations and combinationsMathematical reasoningLimit, continuity and differentiabilityIntegral calculusThree-dimensional geometryDifferential equationsBinomial theorem and its simple applicationsSequence and SeriesVector algebraStatistics and probabilityTrigonometryCoordinate geometry |
JEE Main 2026 examination is going to be held in online mode for all candidates. However, the subjects, duration, and marking scheme are different for all. Know more about the JEE Main exam pattern 2026 below:
| Aspect | Paper 1 (BE/BTech) | Paper 2A (BArch) | Paper 2B (BPlan) |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based) | Mathematics & Aptitude: OnlineDrawing: Offline | Online (Computer-Based) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based Questions |
| Total Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 300 marks (100 per subject) | 400 marks | 400 marks |
| Number of Questions | Physics 25Chemistry 25Mathematics 25 | Math25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs),Aptitude50,Drawing2 | Math25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs)Aptitude50Planning25 |
| Numerical Value Questions | 5 per subject, all compulsory | 5 in Math, attempt all 5 | 5 in Math, all compulsory |
| Question Types | 20 MCQs + 5 Numerical (per subject) | MCQs (Math & Aptitude), Drawing Tasks (pen & paper) | MCQs + Numerical Value + Planning-based questions |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Languages Offered | Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. | Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. | Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. |
Read below to know about the JEE Main marking scheme 2026 for Paper 1, 2A and 2B.
| Aspect | JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026 |
| Paper 1 (BE/BTech) | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Paper 2A (BArch) | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Paper 2B (BPlan) | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
The candidates who are preparing for JEE Main 2026 should emphasize on the topic wise weightage as well. The candidates should refer to the JEE Main topic wise weightage as it helps to gauge which chapters are relevant for the exam.
| Chapters | Total Questions | Weightage |
| Electrostatics | 1 | 3.3% |
| Capacitors | 1 | 3.3% |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | 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% |
| Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism | 2 | 6.6% |
| Alternating Current | 2 | 6.6% |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases & Thermodynamics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Kinematics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 2 | 6.6% |
| Laws of Motion | 2 | 6.6% |
| Centre Of Mass | 2 | 6.6% |
| Rotational Dynamics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Modern Physics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Wave Optics | 2 | 6.6% |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 9.9% |
| Chapters | Total Questions | Weightage |
| Mole Concept | 1 | 3.3% |
| Redox Reactions | 1 | 3.3% |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 3.3% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 3.3% |
| Solution & Colligative Properties | 1 | 3.3% |
| General Organic Chemistry | 1 | 3.3% |
| Stereochemistry | 1 | 3.3% |
| Hydrocarbon | 1 | 3.3% |
| Alkyl Halides | 1 | 3.3% |
| Carboxylic Acids & their Derivatives | 1 | 3.3% |
| Carbohydrates, Amino-Acids, and Polymers | 1 | 3.3% |
| Aromatic Compounds | 1 | 3.3% |
| Atomic Structure | 2 | 6.6% |
| Chemical Bonding | 2 | 6.6% |
| Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium | 2 | 6.6% |
| Solid-State And Surface Chemistry | 2 | 6.6% |
| Nuclear & Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 6.6% |
| Thermodynamics & the Gaseous State | 2 | 6.6% |
| Transition Elements & Coordination Compounds | 3 | 9.9% |
| Periodic table, p-Block Elements | 3 | 9.9% |
| Chapters | Total 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% |
The candidates preparing for the JEE Main syllabus 2026 have to complete the concepts from the best books. These books provide simple concepts for basic chapters and fundamentals. Know about the subject wise book names for JEE Main 2026.
| Subject | Book Name | Author Name |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 & 2) | H.C. Verma |
| Understanding Physics Series | D.C. Pandey | |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | P. Bahadur |
| Organic Chemistry | O.P. Tandon | |
| Mathematics | Objective Mathematics | R.D. Sharma |
| Complete Mathematics for JEE Main | Cengage Learning |
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