JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2027: Complete Chapter-Wise Topics
Full unit-wise JEE Main 2027 Physics syllabus — all 20 units with detailed topics, plus prep tips and which chapters to prioritize.
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September 28, 2026
Physics in JEE Main leans heavily on conceptual clarity plus numerical accuracy. Mechanics and Electrodynamics together make up the largest share of the paper, so build these first and revisit them the most.
This is part of our complete JEE Main Syllabus 2027 guide.
Unit-Wise Physics Syllabus
Tap any chapter below to open its own detailed breakdown — formulas, key concepts, and prep tips.
| # | Unit | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Units & Measurements | Systems of units, SI units, dimensional analysis, significant figures, error analysis |
| 2 | Kinematics | Motion in a straight line & plane, projectile motion, relative velocity, uniform circular motion |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | Newton's laws, friction, circular motion dynamics, banked roads |
| 4 | Work, Energy & Power | Work-energy theorem, conservative/non-conservative forces, elastic & inelastic collisions |
| 5 | Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, rigid body equilibrium |
| 6 | Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation, Kepler's laws, escape velocity, satellite motion |
| 7 | Properties of Solids & Liquids | Elasticity, Pascal's law, viscosity, surface tension, capillary rise, heat transfer |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | Zeroth, first & second laws, isothermal/adiabatic processes |
| 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | Ideal gas equation, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, mean free path |
| 10 | Oscillations & Waves | SHM, spring-mass systems, wave motion, standing waves, beats |
| 11 | Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, electric field & potential, Gauss's law, capacitors |
| 12 | Current Electricity | Ohm's law, resistivity, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone & metre bridge |
| 13 | Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, force on moving charges, galvanometers |
| 14 | Electromagnetic Induction & AC | Faraday's & Lenz's law, self/mutual inductance, LCR circuits, transformers |
| 15 | Electromagnetic Waves | EM spectrum, displacement current, wave characteristics |
| 16 | Optics | Ray optics (mirrors, lenses, prisms), wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarization) |
| 17 | Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength |
| 18 | Atoms & Nuclei | Bohr model, binding energy, nuclear fission/fusion |
| 19 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, diode characteristics, rectifiers, logic gates |
| 20 | Experimental Skills | Vernier calipers, screw gauge, error analysis in standard experiments |
Note: Application of Derivatives is generally studied within the Maths syllabus, not as a separate Physics unit.
Chapter Priority
The following reflects how chapters have historically shown up in JEE Main papers. This is a study-order guide based on past trends, not an officially published NTA weightage.
- Consistently high-yield: Mechanics (Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Rotational Motion), Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics (Atoms & Nuclei, Dual Nature)
- Steady, moderate presence: Thermodynamics, Magnetism & EMI, Optics
- Fewer but predictable questions: Waves & Oscillations, Electronic Devices, EM Waves
How to Prepare
- NCERT diagrams and derivations first — several JEE Main Physics questions are direct extensions of NCERT content.
- Build a formula sheet per chapter as you go, not at the end.
- Solve numerical-heavy chapters (Mechanics, Electrostatics) daily in short bursts rather than one long session per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Physics in JEE Main?
25 questions (20 MCQ + 5 Numerical Value) out of 75 total, carrying 100 of the 300 marks.
Which Physics chapters should I prioritize first?
Mechanics and Electrostatics — they carry the most consistent weight and also form the base for later chapters like EMI and Magnetism.