JEE Main 2026: A Complete Guide to Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Helpful tips

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Everything You Need to Know About JEE Main Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Now, with JEE Main knocking at the doors, it is a must for aspirants to update them with the latest exam pattern, syllabus, and any changes that have occurred for this year.

All this and much more that you would like to know about JEE Main, we will help you in streaming your preparation thus giving a boost to your confidence.

1. Pattern Awareness of JEE Main Exam

JEE Main has two papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech and Paper 2 for B.Arch and B.Planning. Paper 1 is highly massive in attendance. So, let’s go for a concise version:

JEE Main Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech

Test is Computer-Based Test or in other words CBT
Test duration: 3 hours
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Total Questions: 90; 30 each subject
Section A: 20 multiple choice types MCQs
Section B: 10 numerical value questions of which only 5 have to be answered
Marking Scheme:
1. MCQs: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers
2. Numerical Value Questions: +4 for correct answers, no negative marking

These involve 300 marks. The most important thing about time management is in these sections, the numerical section more so because it takes more time in the calculations.

JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning)

Type: Integrated (Mathematics Aptitude CBT; Paper and Pen to be used for Drawing).
Papers: Mathematics paper, Aptitude Test and Drawing Test (for B.Arch) or planning-based questions (for B.Planning).
Marks: 400
Duration: 3 Hours

This paper is designed for architecture and planning students and tests both technical competence along with innovative skills.

2. JEE Main 2026 Syllabus

The JEE Main syllabus is devised considering topics covered in NCERT books. Accordingly, it has classes 11 and 12 for the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Now, here are a few areas that one should brief himself / herself about:

Physics

Class 11 Topics
Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion
Work, Energy, Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation
Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves

Class 12 Topics

Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current, Optics
Modern Physics, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry:

Mole Concept, Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics
Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Solutions, Equilibrium

Inorganic Chemistry:

Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, p-Block, d-Block Elements

Organic Chemistry:

Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones
Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Daily Life

Maths

Class 11 Topics:

Sets, Relations, Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations
Sequence and Series, Trigonometry, Binomial Theorem
Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Sections, Probability

Class 12

Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration)
Differential Equations, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Matrices, Determinants

3. Helpful Tips on JEE Main 2026 Preparation

This is an extremely competitive examination. Hence, the preparation should be efficient. Some of the best tips are mentioned below:

Know the Pattern: First, the type and nature of questions that a student is exposed to and thus practices well through question papers of previous years.

Questions may be a good number of Calculus, Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Organic Chemistry which must form the core of most of the preparation.

Timed Mock Tests: Practicing under the pressures of the examination, with speed and accuracy coming under scanner through mock tests and making as many mistakes as one possibly could in the attempt of such a paper.

Now, numerals: There is good emphasis on numerical questions so do your practice calculations in Mathematics and Physics.

Revisions: Clear core concepts, formulae, problem-solving techniques. Do not miss to incorporate time for revisions in your study plan.

Time Management: So, arm yourself with some time management skills so that you will be able to spend an adequate amount of time on numerals questions without any kind of time constraint.