What Do You Need for JEE Main?
JEE Main at a Glance
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is the national entrance test for B.E./B.Tech admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes, and the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.
Based on the JEE Main 2026 pattern. NTA may change it each year — always confirm in the current information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech)
Each subject has 20 multiple-choice questions (Section A) and 5 numerical-value questions (Section B).
| Subject | Section A MCQs | Section B Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
Correct answer
for every question.
Incorrect MCQ answer.
Check the bulletin for the numerical-question rule.
Not answered
or marked for review without an answer.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) have a separate pattern with Mathematics, an Aptitude Test and a Drawing or Planning section.
JEE Main Syllabus
Units of the revised NTA syllabus (in use since 2024). Tap a subject to see its units.
Physics20 units
- Units and measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
- Electromagnetic waves
- Optics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
- Experimental skills
Chemistry20 units
- Some basic concepts in chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
- p-block elements
- d- and f-block elements
- Co-ordination compounds
- Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
- Some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens
- Organic compounds containing oxygen
- Organic compounds containing nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles related to practical chemistry
Mathematics14 units
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations and combinations
- Binomial theorem and its simple applications
- Sequence and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiability
- Integral calculus
- Differential equations
- Co-ordinate geometry
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
Download the official syllabus PDF from jeemain.nta.nic.in to see every sub-topic.
Free JEE Main Study Material
Organised by subject and chapter, so you always know what to study next.
These resources are being added chapter by chapter. Pages marked “Coming soon” are not published yet.
Chapter-wise Notes
Short, exam-focused notes for every unit.
Coming soon →Formula Sheets
One-page formula sheets for Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Coming soon →NCERT Revision
Key NCERT points, especially for Chemistry.
Coming soon →Chapter-wise Practice
Practice questions arranged by chapter and level.
Coming soon →Study Planner
Weekly and monthly study plans you can follow.
Coming soon →JEE Main Mock Tests
Practise in the real format: timed, with marking and solutions.
Test engine under development. The tests below are planned and will open here when ready.
Full-Length Mock Test
Physics Subject Test
Chemistry Subject Test
Mathematics Subject Test
JEE Main Previous-Year Papers
Papers with answer keys and step-by-step solutions, arranged by year and shift.
Coming soon. Official question papers and answer keys are released by NTA on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How to Prepare for JEE Main
A simple plan that works whether you start early or late.
Know the syllabus and pattern
Print the unit list above and tick units as you finish them.
Build basics from NCERT
Read NCERT Class 11 and 12 first — especially for Chemistry.
Practise chapter by chapter
Solve questions right after each chapter, from easy to hard.
Solve previous-year papers
They show which topics repeat and the real difficulty level.
Take timed mock tests
Sit full 3-hour mocks regularly to build speed and stamina.
Analyse and revise
Keep an error notebook and revise weak units every week.
Exam Dates and Registration
Registration, exam dates, admit cards and results are announced by NTA. We will post verified updates here.
JEE Main FAQs
Who conducts JEE Main?
JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). All official notices, the information bulletin, registration, admit cards and results are published on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How many times is JEE Main held in a year?
JEE Main is held in two sessions, usually in January and April. You can appear in one or both sessions; your better NTA score is used for the ranking.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each correct answer carries +4 marks and each incorrect multiple-choice answer carries −1 mark. Unanswered questions carry 0. Check the current information bulletin for the exact rule on numerical-value questions.
Is there an age limit?
NTA has not set an upper age limit for JEE Main in recent years, but candidates must meet the Class 12 year-of-passing condition in the current bulletin. Institutes may have their own requirements.
What is the 75% criterion?
For admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes through JoSAA, candidates generally need at least 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST), or to be in the top 20 percentile of their board. This applies to admission, not to appearing in JEE Main.
How is JEE Main linked to JEE Advanced?
Top performers in JEE Main Paper 1 become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the entrance exam for the IITs. The number of qualifying candidates is announced each year.