JEE Main Sets, Relations and Functions: Weightage, Key Concepts and Study Plan
Sets, Relations and Functions in JEE Main: 187 questions across 2022–2026, rank #6 of 14 in Maths, gaining momentum. Year-wise data, key concepts and a study plan.
Edurack
October 21, 2026
Sets, Relations and Functions is a mid-weight JEE Main Maths chapter that is moving up: its share rose from 4.5% to 7.1% between 2022–23 and 2024–26. Here is what five years of JEE Main questions say about it, and how to prepare.
At a glance
- 187 questions across 2022–2026, all shifts
- 5.8% of Maths over five years and 7.1% in 2024–2026
- Rank #6 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight
- Momentum: Gaining
- Asked in 5 of 5 years; busiest year 2024 with 47 questions
- 34 questions in the 2026 papers
Year-wise questions
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 36 | 27 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 187 |
How Sets, Relations and Functions compares inside Maths
| Rank | Chapter | Total Qs | 2024–26 share | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 231 | 7.2% | Stable |
| 5 | Three Dimensional Geometry | 226 | 7.1% | Stable |
| 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 |
Concepts that repeat
These specific ideas came back most often inside Sets, Relations and Functions.
| Concept | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive Relations | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 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
Sets and operations, power set, relations and their types, equivalence relations, one-one, onto and into functions, composition of functions.
A checklist to tick off:
- Sets and operations
- Power set
- Relations and their types
- Equivalence relations
- One-one
- Onto and into functions
- Composition of functions
What to focus on
Types of relations, one-one and onto tests, composition and counting of functions.
A study plan for this chapter
Because it is gaining weight, move it up your list and give it extra practice. 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: Sequence and Series
- A heavier neighbour: Three Dimensional Geometry
See Sets, Relations and Functions on the weightage page →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions has Sets, Relations and Functions had in JEE Main?
187 questions across 2022–2026, counting every shift: 2022: 36, 2023: 27, 2024: 47, 2025: 43, 2026: 34.
Is Sets, Relations and Functions important for JEE Main Maths?
It ranks #6 of 14 Maths chapters by recent weight, which puts it in tier 2 of 3 for preparation. Its momentum is labelled Gaining.
How should I start Sets, Relations and Functions?
Types of relations, one-one and onto tests, composition and counting of functions. Then solve chapter-wise previous-year questions.