JEE Main Properties of Solids and Liquids: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Properties of Solids and Liquids in JEE Main: 224 questions across 2022–2026, rank #2 of 20 in Physics, stable momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
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October 21, 2026
Properties of Solids and Liquids has been a steady heavyweight in JEE Main Physics: it ranks #2 of 20 chapters and took 8.5% of recent Physics questions. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 224 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 7.7% of Physics over five years and 8.5% in 2024–2026
- Rank #2 of 20 Physics chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Stable
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2023 with 49 questions
- 39 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 44 | 49 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 224 |
How Properties of Solids and Liquids compares inside Physics
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optics | 249 | 10.1% | Gaining |
| 2 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | 224 | 8.5% | Stable |
| 3 | Electrostatics | 227 | 8.3% | Stable |
| 4 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 182 | 6.3% | Stable |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Properties of Solids and Liquids.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooke's Law | 7 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39 |
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
Elastic behaviour, stress-strain, Hooke's law and elastic moduli, fluid pressure, Pascal's law, viscosity, Stokes' law, terminal velocity, Bernoulli's principle, surface tension and capillary rise, calorimetry, thermal expansion and heat transfer.
A checklist to tick off:
- Elastic behaviour
- Stress-strain
- Hooke's law and elastic moduli
- Fluid pressure
- Pascal's law
- Viscosity
- Stokes' law
- Terminal velocity
- Bernoulli's principle
- Surface tension and capillary rise
- Calorimetry
- Thermal expansion and heat transfer
What to focus on
A broad chapter covering elasticity, fluid statics and dynamics, surface tension, calorimetry and heat transfer. Prioritise Bernoulli's principle, capillary rise, calorimetry mixing problems and heat conduction.
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 8% 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: Electrostatics
- A heavier neighbour: Optics
See Properties of Solids and Liquids on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Properties of Solids and Liquids had in JEE Main?
224 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 44, 2023: 49, 2024: 49, 2025: 43, 2026: 39.
Is Properties of Solids and Liquids important for JEE Main Physics?
It ranks #2 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 Properties of Solids and Liquids?
A broad chapter covering elasticity, fluid statics and dynamics, surface tension, calorimetry and heat transfer. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.