The JEE Main 2026 Syllabus is the official scope of topics released by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in for the Joint Entrance Examination Main conducted in two sessions in 2026. The syllabus is divided across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech); Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing for Paper 2A (B.Arch); and Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning for Paper 2B (B.Planning). All topics are aligned to NCERT Class 11 & 12 curriculum. By understanding the scope, candidates can prepare effectively for the JEE Main 2026 exam, focus on high-weightage chapters, and improve their NTA score for JoSAA counselling at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and state engineering colleges. The 2026 syllabus is the same as 2025, with no major changes.
Latest: – JEE Main 2026 Syllabus released by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in for Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning). NCERT-aligned.
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
Why is the syllabus important and how do you use it?
The syllabus of JEE Main is the foundation of your CBT preparation strategy. By knowing the official scope, you can: (1) plan a topic-wise revision schedule across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; (2) focus on high-weightage chapters typical for JEE Main and JEE Advanced; (3) reference NCERT and standard textbooks (H.C. Verma, RD Sharma, etc.); and (4) practise previous year question papers to understand question style. NTA publishes the official syllabus in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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JEE Main Syllabus 2026 – Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech)
Paper 1 has 75 questions covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (25 questions each, including numerical-value questions). The section-wise key topics are below.
| Subject | Key Topics (NCERT Class 11 & 12) |
|---|---|
| Physics | Units & Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Magnetism & Matter, Electromagnetic Induction, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics (Ray & Wave), Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, Experimental Skills. |
| Chemistry | Physical: Some Basic Concepts, States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox & Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Solutions. Inorganic: Periodic Table, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, d & f-Block, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Isolation of Metals. Organic: Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes & Haloarenes, Alcohols/Phenols/Ethers, Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life. |
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations & Functions; Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations; Matrices & Determinants; Permutations & Combinations; Binomial Theorem; Sequences & Series; Limits, Continuity & Differentiability; Integral Calculus; Differential Equations; Coordinate Geometry (2D); Three-Dimensional Geometry; Vector Algebra; Statistics & Probability; Trigonometry; Mathematical Reasoning. |
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 – Paper 2A (B.Arch)
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Same as Paper 1 Mathematics syllabus (NCERT Class 11 & 12) |
| Aptitude | Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings; analytical reasoning; mental ability (visual, numerical, verbal); 3D perception & appreciation of scale and proportion of objects. |
| Drawing (Pen-Paper) | Sketching of scenes & activities from memory; urbanscape (public space, market, festival, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.) and rural life. Subjective drawing test – 2 questions of 50 marks each (total 100 marks). |
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 – Paper 2B (B.Planning)
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Same as Paper 1 Mathematics syllabus (NCERT Class 11 & 12) |
| Aptitude | Same as Paper 2A Aptitude |
| Planning | General Awareness (national / international affairs, government programmes, urban infrastructure, environment); Social Sciences (population, gender, ethnicity, climate, weather); Thinking Skills (comprehension, critical reasoning, statistical data analysis & representation, graphical & analytical thinking). |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
| Component | Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech) | Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | CBT | CBT + Drawing on paper | CBT |
| Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 75 | 82 | 105 |
| Total Marks | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 / –1 | +4 / –1; Drawing 2×50 | +4 / –1 |
| Medium | 13 languages | English, Hindi, regional | English, Hindi, regional |
How to Access the Syllabus
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Download the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin.
- Review the syllabus chapter for Paper 1 / 2A / 2B.
- Download / print the PDF for offline reference.
- Cross-reference with NCERT Class 11 & 12 textbooks and previous year question papers.
Preparation Tips and Recommended Books
- Physics: NCERT Class 11 & 12, Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma (Vol. 1 & 2), Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov, Understanding Physics series by D.C. Pandey.
- Chemistry: NCERT Class 11 & 12, Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon / Atkins, Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd / O.P. Tandon, Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee / O.P. Tandon.
- Mathematics: NCERT Class 11 & 12, Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight, RD Sharma Class 11 & 12, Trigonometry & Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney, Calculus by I.A. Maron.
- Solve JEE Main previous year question papers (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and earlier) from aglasem.com to understand question patterns and difficulty.
- Practise JEE Main sample papers and full-length CBT mock tests under timed conditions.
- Use negative marking intelligently – attempt only those questions where you have confidence; wrong answers cost –1.
- Balance time across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Physics tends to be calculation-heavy, Chemistry has more memorisation, and Mathematics tests speed and accuracy.
JEE Main 2026
The JEE Main is the National-level Joint Entrance Examination Main conducted by NTA. It is the Engineering entrance exam for admission to BE / B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and state engineering colleges via JoSAA / state counselling. JEE Main also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced 2026.
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 – An Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | JEE Main 2026 |
| Full Form | Joint Entrance Examination Main |
| Official Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Standard of Syllabus | NCERT Class 11 & 12 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Paper 1 Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Paper 2A Sections | Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing |
| Paper 2B Sections | Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning |
| Mode of Exam | CBT (Paper 1, 2B); CBT + Drawing on paper (Paper 2A) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Type | MCQ + Numerical Value |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, –1 wrong |
| Medium | 13 languages |
| Recommended Books | NCERT, H.C. Verma, D.C. Pandey, O.P. Tandon, Morrison & Boyd, RD Sharma, S.L. Loney, Hall & Knight |
| Official Source | jeemain.nta.nic.in (Information Bulletin) |
FAQs – JEE Main Syllabus 2026
The JEE Main 2026 Syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech). NTA publishes the official syllabus in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Paper 2A (B.Arch) adds Aptitude and Drawing; Paper 2B (B.Planning) adds Aptitude and Planning. The 2026 syllabus is the same as 2025, with no major changes.
Physics covers Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and 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, Communication Systems, and Experimental Skills. All topics align with NCERT Class 11 and 12.
Mathematics covers Sets, Relations and Functions; Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations; Matrices and Determinants; Permutations and Combinations; Binomial Theorem; Sequences and Series; Limits, Continuity and Differentiability; Integral Calculus; Differential Equations; Coordinate Geometry (2D); Three-Dimensional Geometry; Vector Algebra; Statistics and Probability; Trigonometry; and Mathematical Reasoning. All topics align with NCERT Class 11 and 12 Mathematics.
Recommended books: Physics – NCERT, H.C. Verma (Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 and 2), D.C. Pandey, I.E. Irodov; Chemistry – NCERT, O.P. Tandon (Physical and Organic), Morrison and Boyd (Organic), J.D. Lee (Inorganic); Mathematics – NCERT, RD Sharma Class 11 and 12, Hall and Knight (Algebra), S.L. Loney (Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry), I.A. Maron (Calculus). Also solve JEE Main previous year papers from aglasem.com.
Yes, JEE Main 2026 has negative marking. For each correct answer, +4 marks are awarded; for each wrong answer (MCQ or numerical-value), 1 mark is deducted. Unattempted questions get zero marks. Multiple options marked are treated as wrong (-1). Paper 1 has 75 questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) for a total of 300 marks. Paper 2A and 2B have different totals (400 marks).
The official JEE Main 2026 syllabus is published in the NTA information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The bulletin contains the detailed syllabus organised subject-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) for Paper 1, and section-wise for Paper 2A (Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing) and Paper 2B (Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning). A consolidated reference is also available on aglasem.com along with previous year question papers for practice.
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can u plz fix that “Important Topics in Chemistry for JEE Main” section hose are not of chemistry those topics are of physics
Hey Siddhartha,
Thank you for your feedback. It has been corrected.