JEE Main Limit, Continuity and Differentiability: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability in JEE Main: 323 questions across 2022–2026, rank #3 of 14 in Maths, fading momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability still ranks #3 of 14 Maths chapters in JEE Main, but its share has slipped from 12.1% in 2022–23 to 8.8% in 2024–26. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 323 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 10.1% of Maths over five years and 8.9% in 2024–2026
- Rank #3 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Fading
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2022 with 91 questions
- 35 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 91 | 77 | 48 | 72 | 35 | 323 |
How Limit, Continuity and Differentiability compares inside Maths
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Co-ordinate Geometry | 409 | 13.5% | Stable |
| 2 | Integral Calculus | 337 | 11.1% | Stable |
| 3 | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | 323 | 8.9% | Fading |
| 4 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 231 | 7.2% | Stable |
| 5 | Three Dimensional Geometry | 226 | 7.1% | Stable |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Limit, Continuity and Differentiability.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima and Minima of a Function | 8 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 35 |
| Monotonicity (Increasing and Decreasing Functions) | 6 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 27 |
| Continuity | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
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
Functions and graphs, limits, continuity, differentiability, differentiation rules, derivatives up to order two, rate of change, monotonic functions, maxima and minima.
A checklist to tick off:
- Functions and graphs
- Limits
- Continuity
- Differentiability
- Differentiation rules
- Derivatives up to order two
- Rate of change
- Monotonic functions
- Maxima and minima
What to focus on
Limits using standard expansions and L'Hôpital's rule, continuity and differentiability of piecewise and modulus functions, and maxima-minima.
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 Maths time in proportion to recent weightage, this chapter earns about 9% 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 Maths chapter-wise weightage
- Next chapter by weight: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- A heavier neighbour: Integral Calculus
See Limit, Continuity and Differentiability on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Limit, Continuity and Differentiability had in JEE Main?
323 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 91, 2023: 77, 2024: 48, 2025: 72, 2026: 35.
Is Limit, Continuity and Differentiability important for JEE Main Maths?
It ranks #3 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 1 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Fading.
How should I start Limit, Continuity and Differentiability?
Limits using standard expansions and L'Hôpital's rule, continuity and differentiability of piecewise and modulus functions, and maxima-minima. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.