JEE Main Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents in JEE Main: 177 questions across 2022–2026, rank #6 of 20 in Physics, stable momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents has been a steady heavyweight in JEE Main Physics: it ranks #6 of 20 chapters and took 5.7% of recent Physics questions. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 177 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 6.1% of Physics over five years and 5.7% in 2024–2026
- Rank #6 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Stable
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2023 with 48 questions
- 25 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 41 | 48 | 45 | 18 | 25 | 177 |
How Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents compares inside Physics
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 182 | 6.3% | Stable |
| 5 | Current Electricity | 192 | 6.2% | Stable |
| 6 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | 177 | 5.7% | Stable |
| 7 | Rotational Motion | 140 | 5.7% | Gaining |
| 8 | Atoms and Nuclei | 163 | 5.5% | Stable |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series LCR Circuit | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Start your practice with these. Each one has appeared in every one of the five years, so it is worth knowing the question styles.
What the syllabus covers
Faraday's and Lenz's laws, induced emf, eddy currents, self and mutual inductance, AC, RMS values, reactance and impedance, series LCR circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits, AC generator and transformer.
A checklist to tick off:
- Faraday's and Lenz's laws
- Induced emf
- Eddy currents
- Self and mutual inductance
- AC
- RMS values
- Reactance and impedance
- Series LCR circuit
- Resonance
- Power in AC circuits
- AC generator and transformer
What to focus on
Faraday and Lenz problems with changing area or field, self and mutual inductance, and series LCR resonance. Learn the RMS and power-factor relations cold.
A study plan for this chapter
Treat it as a dependable source of marks and keep it in your regular revision cycle. If you divide your Physics time in proportion to recent weightage, this chapter earns about 6% of it.
- Week 1: one careful pass through theory and solved examples.
- Week 2: chapter-wise PYQs in two sittings. Aim for accuracy first and speed second.
- Week 3: fix every error from your log and take a timed set of 25 mixed questions.
- Ongoing: revisit once a week and again before each mock test.
Keep reading
- The full ranking: JEE Main Physics chapter-wise weightage
- Next chapter by weight: Rotational Motion
- A heavier neighbour: Current Electricity
See Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents had in JEE Main?
177 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 41, 2023: 48, 2024: 45, 2025: 18, 2026: 25.
Is Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents important for JEE Main Physics?
It ranks #6 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 1 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Stable.
How should I start Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents?
Faraday and Lenz problems with changing area or field, self and mutual inductance, and series LCR resonance. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.