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JEE Main 2027 Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy

The JEE Main exam lasts only three hours, but you prepare for it for a year or two. This page gives you a simple planning framework: a daily routine, the right way to use mock tests, and how to revise. The Maths, Physics and Chemistry playbooks below go much deeper into each subject.

Read the planning guide ↓ Syllabus Chapter weightage Exam pattern
75
Questions · 300 marks
3 hrs
Exam duration
2
Attempts (Jan + April)
99+ percentile
Rough target for top NITs

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus (Subject-wise)

Physics, Chemistry and Maths all include chapters from both Class 11 and Class 12. Here is the full breakdown for each subject.

NTA has not officially released the 2027 syllabus yet. The syllabus from last year is expected to continue, so that is what is listed below. When the official brochure comes out, do check it once against jeemain.nta.nic.in.

1. Physics syllabus

Physics gets the most questions from mechanics, electrodynamics and modern physics. Make these solid first.

ClassChapters
Class 11Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Rotational Motion and System of Particles, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations and Waves
Class 12Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics (Ray Optics and Wave Optics), Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices (Semiconductors), Experimental Skills (Practicals)

2. Chemistry syllabus

Chemistry is divided into three parts: physical, inorganic and organic.

SectionChapters
PhysicalSome Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept), Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (Chemical and Ionic), Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
InorganicClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, p-Block Elements, d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds
OrganicSome Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry (GOC and Isomerism), Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens (Haloalkanes and Haloarenes), Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen (Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids), Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (Amines and Diazonium Salts), Biomolecules, Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

3. Maths syllabus

Maths can broadly be divided into algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry and vectors, and trigonometry.

PartChapters
AlgebraSets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series (AP, GP), Statistics and Probability
CalculusLimits, Continuity and Differentiability, Differential Calculus and Applications of Derivatives, Integral Calculus and Area Under Curves, Differential Equations
Coordinate geometry and vectorsCoordinate Geometry (Straight Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola), Vector Algebra, Three-Dimensional Geometry
TrigonometryTrigonometric Ratios, Identities, Equations and Inverse Functions

Topics Removed from the JEE Main Syllabus

Some chapters are no longer in the syllabus. You do not need to spend time on these.

SubjectTopics removed
ChemistryStates of Matter, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Metal Extraction (Metallurgy), Hydrogen, s-Block Elements, Environmental Chemistry, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Thomson and Rutherford Atomic Models
MathsMathematical Induction, Mathematical Reasoning, Heights and Distances, Properties of Triangles, some parts of Three-Dimensional Geometry
PhysicsCommunication Systems, Transistor as a Switch/Amplifier, Earth's Magnetism (the geomagnetism part), the Davisson-Germer Experiment
Remember

For the syllabus, the official NTA brochure is the final word. When it is released, check these lists against it once.

JEE Main 2027 Chapter-wise Weightage

Knowing which chapters give the most questions helps you put your time in the right place. Below is a priority list for each subject.

1. Physics: chapter-wise priority

In Physics, the Class 12 electrodynamics and optics chapters usually carry slightly more weightage, while mechanics in Class 11 forms the foundation of all your preparation.

High priority (must do)Medium priorityLower / medium priority
Current Electricity (highest)Thermodynamics and KTGUnits and Measurements
ElectrostaticsOscillations and WavesGravitation
Ray and Wave OpticsEMI and Alternating CurrentProperties of Solids and Fluids
Magnetic Effects and MagnetismRotational MotionElectromagnetic Waves
Modern Physics (Atoms/Nuclei)Laws of Motion, Work and EnergyKinematics
Semiconductor ElectronicsDual Nature of MatterExperimental Skills

2. Chemistry: chapter-wise priority

Chemistry is considered the most scoring and predictable subject. Inorganic is mostly NCERT-based, and physical is numerical-based.

SectionHigh-weightage chaptersFocus on
InorganicCoordination Compounds, p-Block Elements, d- and f-Block ElementsPeriodic trends, bonding structures, basics of salt analysis
OrganicAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, GOC and Isomerism, Amines, BiomoleculesNamed reactions, reaction mechanisms, acidic/basic strength
PhysicalChemical Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, EquilibriumMole concept calculations, pH and buffer solutions, rate laws

3. Maths: chapter-wise priority

In Maths, calculus and algebra make up the biggest part of the paper. Coordinate geometry and vectors also give good marks.

High priority (more marks)Medium priority
Differential Calculus (AOD and Limits)Sequences and Series (AP/GP)
Integral Calculus (definite/indefinite)Binomial Theorem and P&C
Coordinate Geometry (straight lines and conic sections)Statistics and Probability
Vector Algebra and 3D GeometryQuadratic Equations and Complex Numbers
Matrices and DeterminantsSets, Relations and Functions
Differential Equations 
Where this weightage comes from

NTA does not officially release chapter-wise mark distribution. This priority list is based on trends from NTA papers over several previous years (PYQs), so use it as a guide. Make the high-priority chapters solid first, but you still need to cover the whole syllabus, because trends can shift a little every year.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

Paper 1 is for B.E./B.Tech, and Paper 2 is for B.Arch or B.Planning. The full pattern for both is below.

NTA has not announced any change to the 2027 pattern yet, so below is the same pattern that has run for the past two years. Check the information bulletin once it is released.

1. Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech)

Paper 1 is held entirely in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

DetailPaper 1
Duration3 hours (180 minutes)
Questions75 (all compulsory)
Total marks300
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

Subject-wise question breakdown

SubjectSection A (MCQ)Section B (Numerical)Total questionsTotal marks
Physics20525100
Chemistry20525100
Maths20525100
Total60 MCQs15 numericals75300

All five numerical questions in Section B are compulsory. There is no choice in them any more.

2. Marking scheme

AnswerMarks
Correct+4
Incorrect−1
Unattempted0
Keep in mind

Negative marking applies in both Section A (MCQs) and Section B (numericals), so do not fill in numerical answers by guessing.

3. Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning)

Paper 2A: B.Arch

DetailPaper 2A
ModeMaths and Aptitude in CBT, Drawing offline (pen and paper)
Questions77
Total marks400
Maths25 questions (20 MCQs + 5 numericals) = 100 marks
Aptitude test50 MCQs = 200 marks
Drawing test2 questions (on a sheet) = 100 marks

Paper 2B: B.Planning

DetailPaper 2B
ModeFully computer-based test (CBT)
Questions100
Total marks400
Maths25 questions (20 MCQs + 5 numericals) = 100 marks
Aptitude test50 MCQs = 200 marks
Planning questions25 MCQs = 100 marks

There is no negative marking in the B.Arch drawing test; marks there are given purely on evaluation.

How to Plan Your JEE Main Preparation

A good plan does not make preparation easy, but it does stop you from wasting months on the wrong things.

By · Daily Spark Editorial · Updated October 2026 · 15 min read

The idea behind this plan

A schedule you can follow on an ordinary day beats a heroic schedule that falls apart in two weeks. So everything below is built on a few hours of focused work every day, split across all three subjects, along with regular tests and revision.

A note on the paper: JEE Main currently has 75 questions and 300 marks. Before you finalise your plan, check NTA's official 2027 notice in case anything has changed.

Start with the syllabus, not the books

Before you open any textbook, print the official NTA syllabus and read it twice. JEE Main is a syllabus-based exam: every question comes from a fixed list of chapters, and every chapter has a historical weightage. So first see what needs to be studied, and only then make your plan.

Divide all the chapters into three buckets:

  • High weightage + easy for you: these are your banker chapters. Master them 100% first.
  • High weightage + hard for you: these need the most calendar time. Schedule them early, when motivation and time are both high.
  • Low weightage: cover them, but never at the cost of the first two buckets.
Rule of thumb

A small part of the syllabus carries a big share of the marks, so do not give every chapter equal time. Look at the last five years of papers and see which chapters keep coming back.

A daily routine you can actually follow

A plan lives or dies at the daily level. The exact hours matter less than the structure: every day should touch all three subjects, and every day should include some problem solving, not just reading.

SlotDurationWhat to do
Morning2.5–3 hoursThe hardest subject of the day (deep work). New concepts + solved examples. Phone in another room.
Afternoon2–2.5 hoursSecond subject, practising questions from practice sets. Timed sets of 10–15 questions.
Evening2 hoursThird subject, lighter work: NCERT reading, inorganic chemistry, formula revision.
Night45–60 minutesDaily review: revise flashcards/formulas, write tomorrow's plan in 5 lines.

If you go to school or coaching, treat this as self-study on top of your classes. You can shorten the slots, but never drop the night review. That 45-minute loop is where learning becomes permanent.

Quick maths

Six focused hours a day for about 20 months comes to roughly 3,600 hours. That is a lot, but only if the hours are planned. Ten scattered hours a day in the last three months will not make up the gap.

Mock tests

Once a large part of the syllabus is done, mock tests are the most useful part of your preparation. But just giving tests achieves nothing. The real benefit comes when you analyse them.

After every mock, put each lost mark into exactly one category:

  1. Concept gap: I did not know it at all. → Goes back into the study plan.
  2. Silly mistake: I knew it, but slipped. → See where the slip happened and be careful with that step next time.
  3. Time pressure: I knew it, but ran out of time. → Fix your question selection and attempt order.
  4. Wrong attempt choice: I should not have touched it at all. → Negative marking discipline.

Decide your attempt order during mocks, not on exam day. A common approach is to start with the subject you find fastest, often Chemistry, and make two passes: first the questions you are sure about, then the rest.

It is common to feel discouraged by a poor mock score, but remember that the job of a mock is to catch weaknesses. A mistake caught in November will not repeat in the real paper in January. So when a score is low, do not avoid it; look at where the marks went.

Revise so that it sticks

Human memory fades over time. A chapter studied once in August is almost forgotten by January unless it is revised. So make revision part of the plan:

  • Short notes: While studying, condense every chapter into 1–2 pages. In the last weeks before the exam, the whole syllabus should be revisable from these alone.
  • Formula sheet: One running document for each subject. Read it for 10 minutes every day, and within a few weeks the formulas stick on their own.

For the days you want to quit

Some days a chapter will not make sense or a mock score will drop. This happens to everyone, and one bad week does not mean the plan is wrong.

On bad days, shrink the target but do not stop studying completely. Cannot manage 6 hours? Do 2 hours properly. Not able to solve new questions? Revise old notes. A day with less study is still better than a day with none.

Five planning mistakes

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Collecting resources instead of finishing them. Doing one book three times is more useful than doing three different books once each. Write down the names of the books you will complete in your plan, and do not pick up a new one midway.

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Ignoring the weak subject. JEE Main rewards balance; a 99/99/70 profile loses to 95/95/95. Give your weakest subject the morning slot.

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Postponing mocks until "the syllabus is complete". Part-syllabus tests should start within the first six months. Taking tests is a skill with its own learning curve.

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Making a big plan but not fixing the daily work. Break the plan into weekly targets and a daily to-do list. If tomorrow's study is not written down tonight, it will be decided by your mood in the morning.

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Sacrificing sleep. Sleeping less than 7 hours lowers both retention and accuracy. Treat sleep as part of studying, not as wasted time.

Plan for both attempts

JEE Main gives you two attempts (January and April) and counts your best score. Plan for both from the start:

Session 1 dates

The dates for the January attempt are out. NTA has scheduled Session 1 on 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027. That leaves roughly three months, so build your plan accordingly. The registration date has not been announced yet, so keep an eye on NTA's website.

  • Treat the January attempt as your first serious target, never as "just practice".
  • Do not waste the time between January and April: analyse the January paper like a real mock and rebuild your revision plan around its weak areas.
  • Do not keep board exam preparation separate. If your NCERT is strong, it helps in both.

3 golden rules to crack JEE Main 2027 in your first attempt

If we boil the whole plan down to three points, they are:

  1. Study by syllabus and weightage. Do not give every chapter equal time. Make the chapters that keep coming back solid first.
  2. Touch all three subjects every day. Do not just read; solve questions too, and never skip the 45-minute night review.
  3. Give mocks and analyse them. Put every lost mark in a category, and do revision on a schedule, not by mood.
Recap

Sort chapters by weightage, study all three subjects daily, give one mock every week and analyse it, and do revision on a schedule. That is the whole plan.

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