JEE Main Syllabus with Chapter Wise Weightage - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Topics

No. of Questions

Marks

Modern Physics

5

20

Heat and Thermodynamics

3

12

Optics

3

12

Current Electricity

3

12

Electrostatics

3

12

Magnetics

2

8

Unit, Dimension and Vector

1

4

Kinematics

1

4

Laws of motion

1

4

Work, Power and Energy

1

4

Centre Of Mass, Impulse and Momentum

1

4

Rotation

1

4

Gravitation

1

4

Simple Harmonic Motion

1

4

Solids and Fluids

1

4

Waves

1

4

Electromagnetics Induction – AC

1

4

Topics

No. of Questions

Marks

Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

3

12

Periodic table and Representative Elements

3

12

Thermodynamics and Gaseous State

2

8

Atomic Structure

2

8

Chemical Bonding

2

8

Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium

2

8

Solid State and Surface Chemistry

2

8

Nuclear Chemistry and Environment

2

8

Mole Concept

1

4

Redox Reaction

1

4

Electrochemistry

1

4

Chemical Kinetics

1

4

Solution and Colligative Properties

1

4

General Organic Chemistry

1

4

Stereochemistry

1

4

Hydrocarbon

1

4

Alkyl Halides

1

4

Carboxylic Acid and their Derivatives

1

4

Carbohydrates, Amino Acid and Polymers

1

4

Aromatic Compounds

1

4

Topics

No. of Questions

Marks

Coordinate Geometry

5

20

Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

3

12

Integral Calculus

3

12

Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation

2

8

Matrices and Determinants

2

8

Statistics and Probability

2

8

Three-Dimensional Geometry

2

8

Vector Algebra

2

8

Sets, Relation and Function

1

4

Permutations and Combinations

1

4

Binomial Theorem and Its Application

1

4

Sequences and Series

1

4

Trigonometry

1

4

Mathematical Reasoning

1

4

Differential Equation

1

4

Statics and Dynamics

1

4

Differential Calculus

1

4

Chapter Name

Topic Name

Physics and Measurement

• Physical Quantity
• System of Unit
• Practical Units
• Dimension
• Frequency, Angular Frequency, Angular Velocity, Velocity Gradient

Work Energy and Power

• Nature of Work Done
• Work Done by Variable Force
• Kinetic Energy
• Potential Energy
• Potential Energy Curve

Rotational Motion

• Centre of Mass
• Position of Centre of Mass for Solid Cone
• Motion of the Centre of Mass
• Equations of Linear Motion and Rotational Motion
• Torque

Properties Of Solids and Liquids

• Stokes' Law & Terminal Velocity
• Surface Energy
• Excess Pressure Inside a Liquid Drop & Soap Bubble
• Thermal Stress and Thermal Strain
• Heat

Kinetic Theory of Gases

• States of Matter
• Gas Laws (I)
• Ideal Gas Equation
• Various Types of Speeds of Ideal Gases
• Kinetic Energy of Ideal Gas

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

• Magnetic Flux
• Faraday's Law of Induction
• Motional Electromotive Force (I)
• AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor
• Motional Electromotive Force (II)

Communication Systems

• Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves
• Amplitude Modulation

Experimental Skills

• To Compare Emf of Two Given Primary Cells Using Potentiometer
• To Measure the Thickness of The Given Sheet Using Screw Gauge
• To Measure the Diameter of Small Spherical Cylindrical Body Using Vernier Callipers
• To Determine Resistance of a Galvanometer by Half-Deflection Method and to Find its Figure of Merit

Chapter Name

Topic Name

Sets, Relations and Functions

• Subsets, Proper Subset, Improper Subset, Intervals
• Union of Sets, Properties of Union
• Intersection Of Set, Properties of Intersection
• Cardinal Number of Some Sets
• Domain, Range of Relation

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

• Iota and Powers of Iota
• Complex Number
• Conjugate of Complex Numbers and Their Properties
• Modulus of Complex Number and Its Properties
• Euler Form of Complex Number

Matrices and Determinants

• Matrices, Order of Matrices, Row and Column Matrix
• Multiplication Of Two Matrices
• Properties of Matrix Multiplication
• Transpose of a Matrix
• Transpose Conjugate of a Matrix and Properties

Permutations and Combinations

• Permutation as an Arrangement
• Application of Permutation-I
• Geometrical Permutations
• Different Cases of Geometrical Arrangements
• Rank of a Word in a Dictionary

Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications

• Binomial Theorem and Expression of Binomial Theorem
• Properties of Binomial Theorem and Binomial Coefficient (Part 1)
• Properties of Binomial Theorem and Binomial Coefficient (Part 2)
• Some Standard Expansions (Part 2)
• General Term of Binomial Expansion

Sequence and Series

• Sequences, Series and Progression
• Arithmetic Progression
• Important Properties of an AP -Part 1
• Important Properties of an AP -Part 2
• Sum of n Terms of an AP

Limit, Continuity and Differentiability

• Algebra of Limits
• Limit of Indeterminate Form and Algebraic Limit
• Limit of Algebraic Function
• Algebraic Function of Type ‘Infinity (∞)
• Trigonometric Limits

Integral Calculus

• Integration as Reverse Process of Differentiation
• Fundamental Formulae of Indefinite Integration (Trigonometric Functions)
• Some Special Integration
• Application of Special Integral Formula (Part 1)
• Integration by Parts

Differential Equations

• Differential Equation
• Formation of Differential Equation and Solutions of a Differential Equation
• Homogeneous Differential Equation
• Linear Differential Equation
• Bernoulli's Equation

Co-Ordinate Geometry

• Coordinate Axes
• Distance Between Two Points
• Section Formula
• Centroid
• Incentre

Three-Dimensional Geometry

• Introduction to 3D Coordinate System
• Section Formula, Direction Cosines and Direction Ratio
• Equations for a Line in Space
• Angle Between Two Lines
• Shortest Distance Between Two Lines

Vector Algebra

• Types of Vectors
• Direction Cosines and Direction Ratio
• Component of Vector and Vector Joining Two Points
• Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
• Section Formula

Statistics and Probability

• Mean
• Median
• Mode
• Dispersion (Range, Mean Deviation)
• Dispersion (Variance and Standard Deviation)

Trigonometry

• Trigonometric Ratio for Compound Angles (Part 1)
• Measurement of Angle
• Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
• Trigonometric Identities
• Trigonometric Ratio for Compound Angles (Some More Result)

Mathematical Reasoning

• Truth Table
• Relation Between Set Notation and Truth Table
• Converse, Inverse, and Contrapositive
• Tautology and Contradiction
• Algebra of Statements

Chapter Name

Topic Name

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

• Empirical Formula and Molecular Formula
• Mole Concept and Molar Mass
• Stoichiometry, Stoichiometric Calculations and Limiting Reagent
• Reactions In Solutions

States of Matter

• The Gas Laws- Boyle's Law (Pressure - Volume Relationship)
• Intermolecular Forces
• Ideal Gas Equation
• Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure
• Graham's Law of Diffusion

Atomic Structure

• Photoelectric Effect
• Line Spectrum of Hydrogen
• Radius, Velocity and The Energy of nth Bohr Orbital
• Debroglie Wavelength
• Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

Chemical Thermodynamics

• Path, State Function, Types of Process
• Reversible, Irreversible, Polytropic Process
• First Law or Law of Conservation of Energy
• Isothermal Reversible and Isothermal Irreversible
• Adiabatic Reversible and Irreversible Expansion

Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry

• Balancing of Redox Reactions
• Oxidation Number and Oxidation State
• Types of Redox Reactions
• Balancing of Redox Reaction: Ion Electrode Method
• Balancing of Disproportionation Redox Reaction: Ion Electrode Method

General Principle and Process of Isolation of Metals

• Froth Floatation Process
• Leaching: Chemical Method
• Conversion of Ore into Oxide - Calcination and Roasting
• Electrolytic Refining
• Vapour Phase Refining

s - Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

• Chemical Properties of Alkali Metals – 1
• Chemical Properties of Alkali Metals – 2
• Anomalous Behaviour of Lithium
• Halides of Alkali Metals
• Sodium Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide

d - and f – Block Elements

• Screening Effect and Lanthanoid Contraction
• Atomic Size/Radii
• Ionisation Energy
• Oxidation State
• Magnetic Properties and Character

Co-ordination Compounds

• Addition Compounds or Molecular Compounds
• Terminologies Related to Coordination Compounds
• Types of Ligands – 1
• Oxidation Number
• Coordination Number

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

• Sublimation and Crystallisation
• Distillation under Reduced Pressure and Steam Distillation
• Chromatography
• Test for Halogens
• Duma's Method

Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

• Functional Group
• IUPAC Nomenclature – 1
• Carbocations
• Carbanions
• Alkyl Free Radicals

Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

• Nature Of C-X Bond and Physical Properties
• Reaction with Pcl5, Pcl3, Socl2 And HX
• Strong and Weak Bases
• SN2 Reaction
• SN1 Reaction

Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

• Grignard Reagent – 1
• Reduction by LiAlh4 and Nabh4
• Acylation and Oxidation of Alcohols
• Reaction of Phenols with Dil. HNO3
• Preparation of Aldehydes

Chemistry in Everyday Life

• Analgesics
• Antibiotics
• Preservatives

Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

• Preliminary Test with Dilute Sulphuric Acid (Systematic Analysis of Anions):
• Analysis of Cations

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

• Lewis Representation of Simple Molecules (Lewis Structure)
• Limitations of the Octet Rule
• Bond Parameters: Length, Angle, Energy, Strength
• Fazan's Rule and Covalent Character in Ionic Bond

Classification Of Elements and Periodic Table

• Long Form of Modern Periodic Table
• Classification of Elements: s-Block
• Atomic Radius of Elements
• Variation of Atomic Radii and Ionic Radii
• Ionisation Enthalpy or Ionisation Potential