JEE Main Gravitation: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Gravitation in JEE Main: 100 questions across 2022–2026, rank #18 of 20 in Physics, fading momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Gravitation is a lighter chapter in JEE Main Physics and a fading one: its share dropped from 4.3% in 2022–23 to 2.7% in 2024–26. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 100 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 3.4% of Physics over five years and 2.8% in 2024–2026
- Rank #18 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Fading
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2023 with 36 questions
- 11 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 21 | 36 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 100 |
How Gravitation compares inside Physics
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Work, Energy and Power | 110 | 3.5% | Stable |
| 17 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | 87 | 3.0% | Stable |
| 18 | Gravitation | 100 | 2.8% | Fading |
| 19 | Electromagnetic Waves | 85 | 2.5% | Fading |
| 20 | Experimental Skills | 42 | 1.7% | Stable |
Concepts that repeat
In our data no single concept dominates Gravitation. Its questions are spread across the syllabus, so work through every sub-topic rather than a short list.
What the syllabus covers
Universal law of gravitation, variation of g with altitude and depth, Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy and potential, escape velocity, satellites.
A checklist to tick off:
- Universal law of gravitation
- Variation of g with altitude and depth
- Kepler's laws
- Gravitational potential energy and potential
- Escape velocity
- Satellites
What to focus on
Orbital and escape velocity, satellite energy, variation of g with height and depth, and Kepler's laws.
A study plan for this chapter
Because its share has been shrinking, give it a compact, focused pass and avoid over-investing, but do not skip it. If you divide your Physics time in proportion to recent weightage, this chapter earns about 3% of it.
- Day 1–2: a fast pass over theory and the standard results.
- Day 3: chapter-wise PYQs, then log the mistakes.
- Ongoing: a quick look before each mock test.
Keep reading
- The full ranking: JEE Main Physics chapter-wise weightage
- Next chapter by weight: Electromagnetic Waves
- A heavier neighbour: Kinetic Theory of Gases
See Gravitation on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Gravitation had in JEE Main?
100 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 21, 2023: 36, 2024: 19, 2025: 13, 2026: 11.
Is Gravitation important for JEE Main Physics?
It ranks #18 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 3 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Fading.
How should I start Gravitation?
Orbital and escape velocity, satellite energy, variation of g with height and depth, and Kepler's laws. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.