📘 JEE Main 2026 Syllabus – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

📌 Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 syllabus. It includes three core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The syllabus is based primarily on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum, designed to test candidates on both theoretical concepts and their practical application.
✅ JEE Main 2026 Mathematics Syllabus
Unit | Topics |
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Sets, Relations, and Functions | Sets and their representation, types of sets, Venn diagrams, union, intersection, and complement of sets. |
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Complex numbers as ordered pairs, Argand plane, modulus and argument, quadratic equations with complex roots. |
Matrices and Determinants | Types of matrices, matrix operations, inverse of a matrix, properties of determinants, applications in solving linear equations. |
Permutations and Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting, permutation as an arrangement, combination as selection. |
Binomial Theorem | Statement and proof of the theorem, general and middle term, simple applications. |
Sequences and Series | Arithmetic and geometric progressions, sum of n terms, arithmetico-geometric series. |
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | Limits of functions, continuity, differentiability, chain rule, implicit functions. |
Integral Calculus | Integration as inverse process of differentiation, definite integrals, properties and applications. |
Differential Equations | Formation and solution of differential equations of first order and degree. |
Coordinate Geometry | Straight lines, circles, conic sections (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola). |
Three Dimensional Geometry | Direction cosines and ratios, plane and line equations, shortest distance. |
Vector Algebra | Vectors and scalars, dot and cross product, projection of vectors. |
Statistics and Probability | Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, conditional probability, Bayes' theorem. |
Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities, equations, height and distance problems. |
✅ JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus
Unit | Topics |
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Units and Measurements | SI units, dimensional analysis, errors. |
Kinematics | Motion in one and two dimensions, equations of motion. |
Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, friction, dynamics of circular motion. |
Work, Energy and Power | Kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem. |
Rotational Motion | Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum. |
Gravitation | Kepler’s laws, universal law of gravitation, satellites. |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | Elasticity, surface tension, viscosity. |
Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy. |
Kinetic Theory of Gases | Ideal gas equation, degrees of freedom, RMS speed. |
Oscillations and Waves | Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, sound. |
Electrostatics | Electric charges, Coulomb’s law, potential and capacitance. |
Current Electricity | Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s rules, Wheatstone bridge. |
Magnetism | Magnetic field, force on current, moving coil galvanometer. |
Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, AC circuits. |
Electromagnetic Waves | EM spectrum, properties and applications. |
Optics | Reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization. |
Dual Nature of Matter | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength. |
Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr’s model, nuclear fission and fusion. |
Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates. |
Experimental Skills | Vernier calipers, screw gauge, meter bridge, potentiometer. |
✅ JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Syllabus
Physical Chemistry:
Unit | Topics |
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Basic Concepts | Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, empirical formula. |
Atomic Structure | Bohr’s model, quantum numbers, shapes of orbitals. |
Chemical Bonding | VSEPR, hybridization, molecular orbital theory. |
Thermodynamics | Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy. |
Equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium, solubility product. |
Redox & Electrochemistry | Galvanic cells, Nernst equation, conductivity. |
Kinetics | Rate laws, order of reaction, Arrhenius equation. |
Inorganic Chemistry:
Unit | Topics |
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Periodic Table | Classification, periodic trends in properties. |
p-Block | Group 13–18 elements, important compounds and trends. |
d- and f-Block | Transition elements, lanthanides, actinides. |
Coordination Compounds | Nomenclature, CFT, isomerism. |
Environmental Chemistry | Pollution, ozone, green chemistry concepts. |
Organic Chemistry:
Unit | Topics |
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Basic Principles | Hybridization, resonance, inductive effect, reaction mechanisms. |
Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds. |
Halogen Compounds | Properties and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes. |
Oxygen Compounds | Alcohols, phenols, ethers, carbonyls, carboxylic acids. |
Nitrogen Compounds | Amines, diazonium salts, cyanides. |
Biomolecules and Polymers | Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, vitamins. |
Everyday Chemistry | Soaps, detergents, food additives, drugs. |