JEE Main exam pattern
- Questions
- 75 (25 per subject)
- Per subject
- 20 MCQs + 5 numerical questions
- Total marks
- 300 (100 per subject)
- Marking
- +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one, 0 if left blank
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry, Maths
NTA confirms the 2027 pattern in its information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Syllabus by subject
Physics
28 chapters. Most important: System of Particles & Rotational Motion, Current Electricity and Ray Optics & Optical Instruments.
25 questions · 100 marksChemistry
21 chapters. Most important: Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids, Coordination Compounds and d- & f-Block Elements.
25 questions · 100 marksMaths
27 chapters. Most important: Conic Sections, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations and Three Dimensional Geometry.
JEE Main Physics chapters
Class 11 · 14 chapters
- Units & Measurements
- Motion in a Straight Line
- Motion in a Plane
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- System of Particles & Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Mechanical Properties of Fluids
- Thermal Properties of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic Theory
- Oscillations
- Waves
Class 12 · 14 chapters
- Electric Charges & Fields
- Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance
- Current Electricity
- Moving Charges & Magnetism
- Magnetism & Matter
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
- Wave Optics
- Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter
- Atoms
- Nuclei
- Semiconductor Electronics
JEE Main Chemistry chapters
Class 11 · 10 chapters
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Structure of Atom
- Classification of Elements & Periodicity
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques
- Hydrocarbons
- Purification & Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Class 12 · 11 chapters
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- d- & f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
- Amines
- Biomolecules
- The p-Block Elements (Groups 15-18)
JEE Main Maths chapters
Class 11 · 14 chapters
- Sets
- Relations & Functions
- Trigonometric Functions
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
- Linear Inequalities
- Permutations & Combinations
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequences & Series
- Straight Lines
- Conic Sections
- Introduction to 3D Geometry
- Limits & Derivatives
- Statistics
- Probability
Class 12 · 13 chapters
- Relations & Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Continuity & Differentiability
- Applications of Derivatives
- Integrals
- Applications of Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Vector Algebra
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability
How we rank chapters
We compared published analyses of past JEE Main papers from 2020 to 2025. The sources agree on which chapters come up most, but not on exact percentages, so we show tiers instead of numbers that look more precise than they are.
Chapters marked estimate have thin data, so treat their tier as a rough guide. Chapters marked Foundation may carry fewer direct questions, but other chapters depend on them. Do not skip them.
The chapter list follows the current NTA syllabus. The official 2027 syllabus comes with the information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. We update this page when it changes.
Questions students ask
How many chapters are in the JEE Main 2027 syllabus?
76 chapters across Physics, Chemistry and Maths: 28 in Physics, 21 in Chemistry, 27 in Maths.
What is the JEE Main exam pattern?
Questions: 75 (25 per subject). Per subject: 20 MCQs + 5 numerical questions. Total marks: 300 (100 per subject). Marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one, 0 if left blank. NTA confirms the 2027 pattern in its information bulletin.
Is the JEE Main syllabus the same for Class 11 and Class 12?
No. Roughly half the chapters come from Class 11 and half from Class 12, and both count equally in the exam. Class 11 chapters like Units & Measurements, Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry and Relations & Functions are the base for much of Class 12.
Where can I find the official JEE Main 2027 syllabus?
On jeemain.nta.nic.in, published with the information bulletin. This page follows the current NTA syllabus and is updated when the official one changes.