Is it permissible to omit challenging topics while preparing for JEE Main exams?

Skipping any topics is not advisable, as all subjects hold equal importance for JEE exams. Instead, consider seeking assistance from mentors or teachers to enhance your understanding of difficult topics.

Is the syllabus the same for JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2?

No, the syllabus for JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 is different.

Does the syllabus for JEE Main change every year?

The syllabus for the JEE Main exam is almost the same every year. However, minor changes in topics and weightage are updated on the JEE Main official website.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus: Check Detailed Syllabus

Unit	Topic
Unit 1	Sets Relations and Functions
Unit 2	Complex Numbers Quadratic Equations
Unit 3	Matrices and Determinants
Unit 4	Permutations and Combinations
Unit 5	Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications
Unit 6	Sequence and Series
Unit 7	Limit and Continuity Differentiability
Unit 8	Integral Calculus
Unit 9	Differential Equations
Unit 10	Coordinate Geometry
Unit 11	Three-Dimensional Geometry
Unit 12	Vector Algebra
Unit 13	Statistics and Probability
Unit 14	Trigonometry

Unit	Topic
Unit 1	Units and Measurement
Unit 2	Kinematics
Unit 3	Laws of Motion
Unit 4	Work, Energy, and Power
Unit 5	Rotational Motion
Unit 6	Gravitation
Unit 7	Properties of Solids and Liquids
Unit 8	Thermodynamics
Unit 9	Kinetic Theory of Gases
Unit 10	Oscillations and Waves
Unit 11	Electrostatics
Unit 12	Current Electricity
Unit 13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Unit 14	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Unit 15	Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 16	Optics Wave Optics
Unit 17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Unit 18	Atoms and Nuclei
Unit 19	Electronic Devices

S. No.	Experiment
1	Vernier Caliper -its use to measure the internal and external diameter and depth of a vessel.
2	Screw gauge-its use to determine the thickness/ diameter of thin sheet/wire.
3	Simple Pendulum-dissipation of energy by plotting a graph between the square of amplitude and time.
4	Metre Scale - the mass of a given object by the principle of moments.
5	Young's modulus of elasticity of the material of a metallic wire.
6	Surface tension of water by capillary rise and effect of detergents.
7	Co-efficient of Viscosity of a given viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a given spherical body.
8	Speed of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube.
9	Specific heat capacity of a given (i) solid and (ii) liquid by method of mixtures.
10	The resistivity of the material of a given wire using a metre bridge.
11	The resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law.
12	Resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer by half deflection method.
13	The focal length of; (i) Convex mirror (ii) Concave mirror, and (ii) Convex lens, using the parallax method.
14	The plot of the angle of deviation vs angle of incidence for a triangular prism.
15	The refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
16	Characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
17	Characteristic curves of a Zener diode and finding reverse breakdown voltage.
18	Identification of Diode. LED, Resistor. A capacitor from a mixed collection of such items.

Unit	Physical Chemistry
Unit 1	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Unit 2	Atomic Structure
Unit 3	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Unit 4	Chemical Thermodynamics
Unit 5	Solutions
Unit 6	Equilibrium
Unit 7	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Unit 8	Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry
Unit 9	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties (Periodic Table)
Unit 10	p-block Elements
Unit 11	d-block and f-block Elements
Unit 12	Coordination Compounds
Organic Chemistry
Unit 13	Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Unit 14	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Unit 15	Hydrocarbons
Unit 16	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Unit 17	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Unit 18	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Unit 19	Biomolecules

Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
20 (i)	Detection of extra elements (Nitrogen, Sulphur, halogens) in organic compounds;
20 (ii)	Detection of the following functional groups; hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde and ketones) carboxyl, and amino groups in organic compounds
20 (iii)	The chemistry involved in the preparation of the following: l Inorganic compounds; Mohr’s salt, potash alum. l Organic compounds: Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform
20 (iv)	The chemistry involved in the titrimetric exercises – Acids, bases, and the use of indicators, oxalic-acid vs KMnO₄, Mohr’s salt vs KMnO₄
20 (v)	Chemical principles involved in the qualitative salt analysis: Cations – Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺, Mg²⁺, NH₄⁺Anions- CO₃²⁻, S^2-,SO₄²⁻,NO₃^-, NO₂^-, Cl^-, Br^-, I^-(Insoluble salts excluded)
20 (vi)	Chemical principles involved in the following experiments: 1. Enthalpy of solution of CuSO₄ 2. Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid and strong base. 3. Preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic sols. 4. Kinetic study of the reaction of iodide ions with hydrogen peroxide at room temperature.

Section

Topics

Aptitude: Part-I

• Awareness of Places, Materials, Objects, Persons, and Places. • Visualising different sides of three-dimensional Objects. • Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings. • Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Verbal, Numerical, and Visual).

Aptitude: Part-II

• 3D - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of building elements. forms, Objects. harmony, texture, colour. and contrast

• Drawing and designing abstract and geometrical shapes and patterns in pencil • Transformation of forms in both 20 and 3D union, development of volumes & surfaces, subtraction, rotation, elevations, and Generation of plans. and 3D views of objects. • Creating 3D & 2D Compositions using given forms and shapes. • Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urban landscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.). landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.), and rural life.

units	Topics
Unit-1 (General Awareness)	General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs, etc.
Unit-2 (Social Science)	The idea of Nationalism, nationalism in India, the pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements. Power-sharing, federalism, democracy, political parties, The constitution of India. Economic development- economic sectors/ globalization, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial cities.
Unit-3 (Thinking Skills)	Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc. Critical Reasoning; Understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; Basic concepts of Statistics & Quantitative Reasoning.

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Subject	Section-A		Section-B		Marks
	(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)		(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)
	(MCQs)		(Numerical Value Questions)
	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted
Physics	20	20	5	5	100
Chemistry	20	20	5	5	100
Maths	20	20	5	5	100
Total	75 Questions \| 75 Questions to be attempted				300

Subject	Section-A		Section-B		Marks
	(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)		(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)
	(MCQs)		(Numerical Value Questions)
	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted
Maths	20	20	5	5	100
Aptitude	50	50	0	0	200
Drawing	2	2	0	0	100
Total	77 Questions \| 77 Questions to be attempted				400

Subject	Section-A		Section-B		Marks
	(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)		(Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, or 0 for unanswered)
	(MCQs)		(Numerical Value Questions)
	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted	Number of Questions in Paper	Number of Questions can be attempted
Maths	20	20	5	5	100
Aptitude	50	50	0	0	200
Planning Based	25	25	0	0	100
Total	100 Questions \| 100 Questions to be attempted				400

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