JEE Main syllabus 2026
The JEE Main 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) has 20 units in Physics, 20 units in Chemistry and 14 units in Mathematics. Open a subject for its unit-by-unit topics, each linked to the unit's weightage across 2024–2026.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) share the same Mathematics syllabus and add an aptitude test, plus a drawing test or a planning section.
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)
Physics syllabus
20 units
Largest unit: Optics
Chemistry syllabus
20 units
Largest unit: Coordination Compounds
Mathematics syllabus
14 units
Largest unit: Co-ordinate Geometry
Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning)
Paper 2A (B.Arch) syllabus
Mathematics · Aptitude test · Drawing test
Paper 2B (B.Planning) syllabus
Mathematics · Aptitude test · Planning
Frequently asked questions
How many units are in the JEE Main 2026 syllabus?
Paper 1 lists 20 units in Physics, 20 units in Chemistry and 14 units in Mathematics.
Which chapters are no longer in the JEE Main syllabus?
11 chapters from earlier papers are not listed in NTA's 2026 syllabus, including Communication Systems, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, States of Matter and Environmental Chemistry. See the removed chapters page for the full list.
Is the Mathematics syllabus the same for Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Yes. Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) use the same 14 mathematics units as Paper 1.
Where does this syllabus come from?
It paraphrases the JEE Main 2026 syllabus published by NTA. Always confirm the latest version on the official NTA website.
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Topic lists paraphrase the JEE Main 2026 syllabus published by NTA. Weightage figures come from the Careers360 JEE Main analysis for 2022–2026. Confirm the latest syllabus on the official NTA website.