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JEE Main 2026: Which Chapters the Latest Papers Leaned On
A chapter-wise look at the JEE Main 2026 papers: which chapters had the most questions, and how that compares with each chapter's five-year average.
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October 21, 2026
The newest papers matter most when you are choosing what to revise. Here are the chapters with the most questions in the 2026 papers, compared with their own five-year average.
Top 15 chapters in 2026
| # | Chapter | Subject | 2026 Qs | 5-year avg | Versus avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Co-ordinate Geometry | Maths | 73 | 81.8 | below |
| 2 | Optics | Physics | 56 | 49.8 | above |
| 3 | Integral Calculus | Maths | 53 | 67.4 | below |
| 4 | Coordination Compounds | Chemistry | 40 | 36.8 | about average |
| 5 | Electrostatics | Physics | 39 | 45.4 | below |
| 6 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | Physics | 39 | 44.8 | below |
| 7 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Maths | 38 | 46.2 | below |
| 8 | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Chemistry | 36 | 44.6 | below |
| 9 | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | Maths | 35 | 64.6 | below |
| 10 | Sequence and Series | Maths | 35 | 39.2 | below |
| 11 | Sets, Relations and Functions | Maths | 34 | 37.4 | about average |
| 12 | Matrices and Determinants | Maths | 33 | 45.0 | below |
| 13 | Statistics and Probability | Maths | 32 | 40.8 | below |
| 14 | Hydrocarbons | Chemistry | 30 | 33.2 | about average |
| 15 | Three Dimensional Geometry | Maths | 29 | 45.2 | below |
Reading the table
- Above average means the chapter had a heavier year than usual. That is consistent with a stable or rising chapter.
- Below average means it was lighter than normal. Do not read too much into one year.
Subject-wise 2026 totals
| Subject | 2026 questions counted |
|---|---|
| Physics | 475 |
| Chemistry | 475 |
| Maths | 475 |
What to do with this
- Make sure the top chapters from 2026 are solid.
- Compare with the five-year ranking to see which are heavy in both views.
- Solve the 2026 questions chapter by chapter to see the newest styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which chapter had the most questions in 2026?
Co-ordinate Geometry (Maths) with 73 questions counted across the 2026 papers.
Does 2026 predict 2027?
No. It is one recent data point. Combine it with the five-year trend.