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JEE Mains Complete Syllabus

Your comprehensive guide to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabus for JEE Main examination. Access chapter summaries, weightages, and quizzes for each topic.

JEE Mains Examination Overview

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is conducted for admission to various undergraduate engineering and architecture courses in NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration: 3 hours

Total Questions: 90 (30 from each subject)

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer

0 for unattempted questions

Subjects

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Ch 1: Physics and Measurement

Physical quantities, units, dimensions, dimensional analysis, errors in measurement, significant figures, measuring instruments.

Ch 2: Kinematics

Motion in a straight line, uniform and non-uniform motion, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, relative velocity.

Ch 3: Laws of Motion

Newton's laws, force, inertia, momentum, impulse, friction, circular motion, equilibrium of concurrent forces.

Ch 4: Work, Energy and Power

Work, kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy, power, collisions.

Ch 5: Rotational Motion

Rotational motion involves the study of objects rotating about an axis, described by angular quantities like torque, moment of inertia, and angular momentum.

Ch 6: Gravitation

Universal law of gravitation, gravitational potential, escape velocity, orbital velocity, geostationary satellites.

Ch 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids

This chapter covers the properties of solids and liquids, including elasticity, viscosity, and surface tension.

Ch 8: Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, first law, second law, heat engines, refrigerators, specific heat, latent heat.

Ch 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases

Explains gas behavior by treating gases as large numbers of tiny particles in random motion, where pressure arises from collisions and temperature measures average kinetic energy.

Ch 10: Oscillations and Waves

This chapter covers the concepts of oscillations and waves, including simple harmonic motion, wave properties, and sound waves.

Ch 11: Electrostatics

Electric charges, Coulomb's law, electric field, field lines, dipole, Gauss's theorem, potential, capacitance.

Ch 12: Current Electricity

Electric current, Ohm's law, resistance, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, power.

Ch 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

This chapter covers the magnetic effects produced by electric currents and the properties of magnets.

Ch 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

This chapter covers the concepts of electromagnetic induction and alternating currents, including Faraday's law, Lenz's law, and AC circuit analysis.

Ch 15: Electromagnetic Waves

Faraday's law, electromagnetic waves, spectrum, properties, applications of EM waves.

Ch 16: Optics

This chapter covers the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light, as well as the formation of images by mirrors and lenses.

Ch 17: Atoms and Nuclei

Structure of atoms, atomic models, quantum numbers, electron configuration, isotopes, nuclear reactions.

Ch 18: Electronic Devices

This chapter covers the working principles of various electronic devices, including diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers.

Ch 19: Communication Systems

This chapter covers the principles of communication systems, including modulation, demodulation, and various types of communication channels.

Ch 20: Experimental Skills

This chapter covers the basic concepts of experimental skills, including measurement techniques, data analysis, and the scientific method.

Chemistry

Ch 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Matter, laws of chemical combination, mole concept, stoichiometry, molar mass, empirical and molecular formulae.

Ch 2: Structure of Atom

Atomic models, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, Bohr's model, quantum mechanical model.

Ch 3: Chemical Bonding

Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, polarity of molecules.

Ch 4: Solution and Colligative Properties

Types of solutions, concentration terms, Raoult's law, colligative properties, abnormal molar mass.

Ch 5: Solid State

Classification of solids, crystal lattices, unit cells, packing efficiency, defects in solids, electrical and magnetic properties.

Ch 6: Gaseous State

Classification of gase states, gas laws, ideal gas equation, Dalton's law of partial pressures, Graham's law of diffusion.

Ch 7: Nuclear Chemistry

Nuclear reactions, radioactivity, half-life, nuclear fission and fusion, applications of nuclear chemistry.

Ch 8: Chemical Equilibrium

Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, equilibrium constant, acids, bases, buffers, solubility.

Ch 9: Ionic Equilibrium

Ionic equilibrium, acids, bases, pH, buffers, solubility product, common ion effect.

Ch 10: Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry

Thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, thermochemistry.

Ch 11: Chemical Kinetics

Reaction rates, factors affecting rates, rate laws, order and molecularity, integrated rate equations, collision theory, activation energy.

Ch 12: Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry, redox reactions, electrochemical cells, standard electrode potentials, Nernst equation, applications.

Ch 13: Redox Reactions

Redox reactions, oxidation and reduction, balancing redox equations, applications.

Ch 14: Surface Chemistry

Adsorption, catalysis, colloids, emulsions, properties and applications.

Ch 15: Chemical Periodicity

Periodic trends, atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, chemical reactivity.

Ch 16: General Principles of Extraction of Metals

Principles and methods of extraction, concentration of ores, metallurgy, refining, uses of metals.

Ch 17: Hydrogen and Its Compounds

Occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties, hydrides, water, hydrogen peroxide.

Ch 18: s and p-Block Elements

Properties, occurrence, preparation, and uses of s and p-block elements.

Ch 19: s and p-Block Elements

Properties, occurrence, preparation, and uses of s and p-block elements.

Ch 20: d and f-Block Elements

Properties, occurrence, preparation, and uses of d and f-block elements.

Ch 21: Chemical Analysis

Qualitative and quantitative analysis, gravimetric and volumetric analysis, titrations, indicators.

Ch 22 : Purification, Classification and Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

Purification techniques, classification of organic compounds, IUPAC nomenclature rules.

Ch 23: General Organic Chemistry - Summary

Introduction to organic chemistry, bonding in organic molecules, functional groups, isomerism, nomenclature.

Ch 24: Hydrocarbon

Hydrocarbons, classification, properties, reactions, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons.

Ch 25: Halogen Containing Compounds

Halogen containing compounds, their properties and reactions.

Ch 26: Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers

Alcohols, phenols, ethers, their properties and reactions.

Ch 27: Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes and ketones, their properties and reactions.

Ch 28: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Carboxylic acids and their derivatives, their properties and reactions.

Ch 29: Nitrogen Containing Compounds

Nitrogen containing compounds, amines, diazonium salts, their properties and reactions.

Ch 30: Polymers

Polymers, types, properties, uses.

Mathematics

Ch 1: Sets, Relations and Functions

Sets, operations, relations, equivalence relations, functions, one-one, onto, composite functions.

Ch 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Complex numbers, Argand diagram, modulus, argument, quadratic equations, roots, coefficients.

Ch 3: Matrices and Determinants

Matrices, operations, transpose, inverse, determinants, adjoint, solving linear equations.

Ch 4: Permutations and Combinations

Fundamental principle, permutations, combinations, arrangements, selections.

Ch 5: Mathematical Induction

Principle of mathematical induction, applications to prove statements.

Ch 6: Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications

Binomial theorem, Pascal's triangle, general term, applications.

Ch 7: Sequences and Series

Arithmetic and geometric progressions, AM, GM, sum of series, special series.

Ch 8: Limit, Continuity and Differentiability

Limits, continuity, derivatives, chain rule, Rolle's theorem, mean value theorem.

Ch 9: Integral Calculus

Integration, definite integrals, area under curves, fundamental theorem, substitution, partial fractions.

Ch 10: Differential Equations

Order, degree, formation, solutions, homogeneous, linear differential equations.

Ch 11: Co-ordinate Geometry (2D and 3D)

Straight lines, circles, conic sections, 3D coordinates, lines, planes, distance, angles.

Ch 12: Three Dimensional Geometry

Direction cosines, direction ratios, equations of lines and planes, angle between lines and planes, shortest distance.

Ch 13: Vector Algebra

Vectors, scalar and vector products, triple products, applications in geometry.

Ch 14: Statistics and Probability

Statistics, probability, mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation, probability distributions.

Ch 15: Trigonometry

Trigonometric functions, identities, equations, inverse functions, heights and distances.