JEE Main Matrices and Determinants: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Matrices and Determinants in JEE Main: 225 questions across 2022–2026, rank #8 of 14 in Maths, stable momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Matrices and Determinants is a dependable mid-weight chapter in JEE Main Maths, ranked #8 of 14 with 6.9% of recent questions. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 225 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 7.0% of Maths over five years and 6.9% in 2024–2026
- Rank #8 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Stable
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2022 with 60 questions
- 33 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 60 | 45 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 225 |
How Matrices and Determinants compares inside Maths
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sets, Relations and Functions | 187 | 7.1% | Gaining |
| 7 | Sequence and Series | 196 | 7.0% | Gaining |
| 8 | Matrices and Determinants | 225 | 6.9% | Stable |
| 9 | Statistics and Probability | 204 | 6.4% | Stable |
| 10 | Vector Algebra | 174 | 6.1% | Gaining |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Matrices and Determinants.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramer's Rule | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 33 |
| Multiplication of Two Matrices | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| Solving Linear Equations Using the Matrix Method | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 21 |
Start your practice with these. Each one has appeared in several different years, so it is worth knowing the question styles.
What the syllabus covers
Matrix algebra, types of matrices, determinants, adjoint and inverse, consistency and solution of linear equations using matrices.
A checklist to tick off:
- Matrix algebra
- Types of matrices
- Determinants
- Adjoint and inverse
- Consistency and solution of linear equations using matrices
What to focus on
Properties of determinants, adjoint and inverse, and consistency of linear systems: unique, infinite or no solution.
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 Maths time in proportion to recent weightage, this chapter earns about 7% of it.
- Days 1–4: theory and solved examples.
- Days 5–9: chapter-wise PYQs and error log.
- Ongoing: a short revision every ten days.
Keep reading
- The full ranking: JEE Main Maths chapter-wise weightage
- Next chapter by weight: Statistics and Probability
- A heavier neighbour: Sequence and Series
See Matrices and Determinants on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Matrices and Determinants had in JEE Main?
225 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 60, 2023: 45, 2024: 48, 2025: 39, 2026: 33.
Is Matrices and Determinants important for JEE Main Maths?
It ranks #8 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 2 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Stable.
How should I start Matrices and Determinants?
Properties of determinants, adjoint and inverse, and consistency of linear systems: unique, infinite or no solution. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.