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JEE Main Syllabus 2027 : Complete Subject-Wise Topics

Quick answer: The JEE Main syllabus 2027 for B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) has 14 units in Mathematics, 20 in Physics and 20 in Chemistry. In both Physics and Chemistry, the last unit covers practical and experimental skills. Paper 2A (B.Arch) tests Mathematics, an Aptitude Test and a Drawing Test, while Paper 2B (B.Planning) tests Mathematics, an Aptitude Test and Planning.

Every JEE Main journey starts with one boring-sounding but powerful question: what exactly am I supposed to study? Students who answer it early save months of scattered effort. Those who skip it end up reading chapters that never appear in the paper, or worse, missing the small topics that quietly carry marks.

This guide walks you through the JEE Main syllabus 2027 the way a mentor would. We have gone through the official syllabus published by NTA for the 2027 exam and organised it paper by paper, subject by subject and unit by unit, in plain language. You will find the full list of units, what each unit actually contains, the experiments you should be familiar with, and practical advice on how to turn all this into a study plan.

If you are still at the planning stage, you may also want to read our JEE Main 2027 overview and the JEE Main registration guide alongside this page.

In this article

  • JEE Main Syllabus 2027 at a Glance
  • Where to Check the Official Syllabus
  • JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2027
  • JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2027
  • JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2027
  • JEE Main Syllabus 2027 for B.Arch (Paper 2A)
  • JEE Main Syllabus 2027 for B.Planning (Paper 2B)
  • How to Use the Syllabus to Plan Your Preparation
  • Common Syllabus Mistakes to Avoid
  • Conclusion
  • FAQs

JEE Main Syllabus 2027 at a Glance

JEE Main is held for three different courses, and each paper has its own syllabus. Here is the short version before we go deep.

Paper Course Subjects covered
Paper 1 B.E. / B.Tech Mathematics (14 units), Physics (20 units), Chemistry (20 units)
Paper 2A B.Arch Mathematics (14 units), Aptitude Test (2 units), Drawing Test
Paper 2B B.Planning Mathematics (14 units), Aptitude Test (2 units), Planning (3 units)

Notice that Mathematics is common to all three papers. If you are unsure whether to appear for engineering, architecture or planning, a strong Maths foundation keeps every option open.

Where to Check the Official Syllabus

The syllabus is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is available as a PDF titled “Syllabus for JEE (Main) 2027” on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. We recommend downloading it once, keeping it on your phone, and treating it as the final word whenever a coaching note, YouTube video or friend disagrees with what you are studying.

JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2027

Mathematics in Paper 1 is divided into 14 units. Calculus (units 7, 8 and 9) and Coordinate Geometry (unit 10) are the heavyweight areas in terms of the amount of content, so give them a proportionate share of your time. Here is what every unit covers.

Unit Chapter What you need to study
1 Sets, Relations and Functions Sets and their representation, union, intersection and complement, algebraic properties, power set, types of relations, equivalence relations, one-one, into and onto functions, composition of functions.
2 Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Complex numbers as ordered pairs, a + ib form, Argand diagram, algebra of complex numbers, modulus and argument, quadratic equations in real and complex systems, relations between roots and coefficients, nature of roots, forming equations from given roots.
3 Matrices and Determinants Matrix algebra and types of matrices, determinants of order two and three, area of a triangle using determinants, adjoint and inverse, consistency and solution of linear equations in two or three variables using matrices.
4 Permutations and Combinations Fundamental principle of counting, permutations and combinations, meaning of P(n, r) and C(n, r), and simple applications.
5 Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term, middle term and simple applications.
6 Sequence and Series Arithmetic and geometric progressions, inserting arithmetic and geometric means between two numbers, relation between A.M. and G.M.
7 Limit, Continuity and Differentiability Real-valued functions and their algebra, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, inverse functions, graphs of simple functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, differentiation rules (sum, product, quotient, composite, implicit, inverse trigonometric), derivatives up to order two, rate of change, increasing and decreasing functions, maxima and minima of one variable.
8 Integral Calculus Integration as anti-differentiation, standard integrals, substitution, by parts, partial fractions, trigonometric identities, fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals, area bounded by simple curves in standard forms.
9 Differential Equations Order and degree of ordinary differential equations, separation of variables, homogeneous equations and linear equations of the form dy/dx + py = q.
10 Coordinate Geometry Cartesian coordinates, distance and section formulas, locus, slope, parallel and perpendicular lines, intercepts. Straight lines: all standard forms, intersection, angle between lines, concurrency, distance of a point from a line, centroid, orthocentre and circumcentre. Circles and conics: standard and general circle equations, circle with given diameter ends, line and circle intersection, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola in standard form.
11 Three-Dimensional Geometry Coordinates in space, distance between points, section formula, direction ratios and cosines, angle between intersecting lines, equation of a line, skew lines and the shortest distance between them.
12 Vector Algebra Vectors and scalars, addition of vectors, components in two and three dimensions, scalar and vector products.
13 Statistics and Probability Mean, median and mode for grouped and ungrouped data, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation, probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems, Bayes’ theorem, probability distribution of a random variable.
14 Trigonometry Trigonometric identities and functions, inverse trigonometric functions and their properties.

Pro tip: Units 4, 5 and 6 look small on paper, but they are exactly the kind of chapters where a few focused days of practice convert into reliable marks. Do not postpone them for “later”.

JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2027

Physics has 19 theory units and a 20th unit on experimental skills. Mechanics (units 2 to 6) forms the base for much of what follows, so it is worth making that part airtight before moving to electricity and magnetism.

Physics theory units

Unit Chapter What you need to study
1 Units and Measurements Systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units, least count, significant figures, errors in measurement, dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis and its applications.
2 Kinematics Frame of reference, motion in a straight line, speed, velocity, uniform and non-uniform motion, graphs, equations of uniformly accelerated motion, relative velocity, motion in a plane, projectile motion, uniform circular motion.
3 Laws of Motion Force, inertia, Newton’s three laws, momentum, impulse, conservation of linear momentum, equilibrium of concurrent forces, static, kinetic and rolling friction, dynamics of uniform circular motion, vehicles on level and banked roads.
4 Work, Energy and Power Work by constant and variable forces, kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem, power, spring potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy, conservative and non-conservative forces, motion in a vertical circle, elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions.
5 Rotational Motion Centre of mass of two-particle systems and rigid bodies, torque, angular momentum and its conservation, moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, equations of rotational motion, comparison with linear motion.
6 Gravitation Universal law of gravitation, variation of g with altitude and depth, Kepler’s laws, gravitational potential energy and potential, escape velocity, satellite motion, orbital velocity, time period and energy of a satellite.
7 Properties of Solids and Liquids Elasticity, stress-strain, Hooke’s law, Young’s, bulk and rigidity moduli, fluid pressure, Pascal’s law, viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, streamline and turbulent flow, Bernoulli’s principle, surface tension, angle of contact, capillary rise, heat and temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat, calorimetry, latent heat, conduction, convection and radiation.
8 Thermodynamics Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, heat, work and internal energy, first law, isothermal and adiabatic processes, second law, reversible and irreversible processes.
9 Kinetic Theory of Gases Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done in compressing a gas, assumptions of kinetic theory, pressure and temperature interpretation, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, law of equipartition and specific heats, mean free path, Avogadro’s number.
10 Oscillations and Waves Periodic motion, simple harmonic motion and its equation, phase, spring oscillations, energy in S.H.M., simple pendulum, wave motion, longitudinal and transverse waves, progressive waves, superposition, reflection, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, harmonics, beats.
11 Electrostatics Charge conservation, Coulomb’s law, superposition, electric field and field lines, dipoles, electric flux, Gauss’s law and its applications, potential and potential difference, equipotential surfaces, potential energy, conductors, insulators, dielectrics, capacitors and capacitance, series and parallel combinations, energy stored.
12 Current Electricity Drift velocity, mobility, Ohm’s law, resistance, I-V characteristics, electrical energy and power, resistivity, series and parallel resistors, temperature dependence, internal resistance and emf, cells in combination, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge.
13 Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, force on moving charges and current-carrying conductors, force between parallel currents, torque on a current loop, moving coil galvanometer, conversion to ammeter and voltmeter, current loop as a magnetic dipole, bar magnet, magnetic field lines, para-, dia- and ferromagnetic materials, effect of temperature.
14 Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, induced emf, eddy currents, self and mutual inductance, alternating current, peak and RMS values, reactance, impedance, LCR series circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits, wattless current, AC generator, transformer.
15 Electromagnetic Waves Displacement current, characteristics and transverse nature of electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays, and their applications.
16 Optics Ray optics: reflection, spherical mirrors, refraction, lens formula, lens maker’s formula, total internal reflection, magnification, power, combination of lenses, prism, microscope, telescope. Wave optics: Huygens’ principle, interference, Young’s double-slit experiment, fringe width, diffraction at a single slit, polarisation, Brewster’s law, Polaroids.
17 Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Dual nature of radiation, photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, particle nature of light, matter waves, de Broglie relation.
18 Atoms and Nuclei Alpha-particle scattering, Rutherford and Bohr models, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum, composition and size of the nucleus, mass-energy relation, mass defect, binding energy per nucleon, nuclear fission and fusion.
19 Electronic Devices Semiconductors, p-n junction diode and its I-V characteristics, diode as a rectifier, LED, photodiode, solar cell, Zener diode as a voltage regulator, logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR).

 

Unit 20: Experimental skills (Physics)

You are expected to be familiar with the basic approach and observations of the following 18 experiments and activities. We have grouped them so that they are easier to revise.

  • Measuring instruments: vernier calipers for internal and external diameter and depth of a vessel; screw gauge for the thickness or diameter of a thin sheet or wire; metre scale to find the mass of an object using the principle of moments.
  • Mechanics and properties of matter: simple pendulum (energy dissipation by plotting a graph of the square of amplitude against time); Young’s modulus of a metallic wire; surface tension of water by capillary rise and the effect of detergents; coefficient of viscosity of a liquid using terminal velocity of a sphere.
  • Sound and heat: speed of sound in air using a resonance tube; specific heat capacity of a solid and a liquid by the method of mixtures.
  • Electricity: resistivity of a wire using a metre bridge; resistance of a wire using Ohm’s law; resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer by half-deflection method.
  • Optics: focal length of a convex mirror, concave mirror and convex lens using the parallax method; angle of deviation versus angle of incidence for a triangular prism; refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
  • Electronics: characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias; characteristic curves of a Zener diode and its reverse breakdown voltage; identifying a diode, LED, resistor and capacitor from a mixed collection.

JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2027

Chemistry is split into three branches: Physical (units 1 to 8), Inorganic (units 9 to 12) and Organic (units 13 to 19), followed by a 20th unit on the principles of practical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry

Unit Chapter What you need to study
1 Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry Nature of matter, Dalton’s atomic theory, atoms, molecules, elements and compounds, laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae, chemical equations and stoichiometry.
2 Atomic Structure Electromagnetic radiation, photoelectric effect, hydrogen spectrum, Bohr model and its limitations, dual nature of matter, de Broglie relation, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum mechanical model, atomic orbitals and wave functions, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, electron spin, Aufbau principle, Pauli’s exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, electronic configuration, stability of half-filled and fully filled orbitals.
3 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Kossel-Lewis approach, ionic and covalent bonds, lattice enthalpy, electronegativity, Fajans’ rule, dipole moment, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybridisation involving s, p and d orbitals, resonance, molecular orbital theory, bond order, bond length and bond energy, metallic bonding, hydrogen bonding.
4 Chemical Thermodynamics System and surroundings, extensive and intensive properties, state functions, entropy, first law, work, heat, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, Hess’s law, various enthalpies (bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomisation, sublimation, phase transition, hydration, ionisation, solution), second law, spontaneity, ΔS of the universe and ΔG of the system, ΔG° and the equilibrium constant.
5 Solutions Molality, molarity, mole fraction and percentage concentration, vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, ideal and non-ideal solutions, colligative properties (relative lowering of vapour pressure, depression of freezing point, elevation of boiling point, osmotic pressure), molecular mass determination, abnormal molar mass and van’t Hoff factor.
6 Equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium, physical equilibria, Henry’s law, law of chemical equilibrium, Kp and Kc, role of ΔG and ΔG°, factors affecting equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium, acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis), multistage ionisation, ionisation of water, pH scale, common ion effect, salt hydrolysis, solubility product, buffer solutions.
7 Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Oxidation and reduction, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, electrolytic and metallic conduction, molar conductivity, Kohlrausch’s law, electrochemical cells, electrode potentials, emf of a galvanic cell, Nernst equation, cell potential and Gibbs energy, dry cell, lead accumulator, fuel cells.
8 Chemical Kinetics Rate of reaction and factors affecting it, elementary and complex reactions, order and molecularity, rate law, rate constant and its units, zero and first-order reactions with their half-lives, Arrhenius theory, activation energy, collision theory of bimolecular gaseous reactions (no derivation).

 

Inorganic Chemistry

Unit Chapter What you need to study
9 Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Modern periodic law, present form of the periodic table, s, p, d and f block elements, periodic trends in atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, valence, oxidation states and chemical reactivity.
10 p-Block Elements Groups 13 to 18: electronic configuration, general trends in physical and chemical properties across periods and down groups, and the unique behaviour of the first element in each group.
11 d- and f-Block Elements Transition elements: electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in the first-row series (ionisation enthalpy, oxidation states, radii, colour, catalytic behaviour, magnetism, complex formation, interstitial compounds, alloys), preparation, properties and uses of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids and actinoids: electronic configuration, oxidation states, lanthanoid contraction.
12 Coordination Compounds Werner’s theory, ligands, coordination number, denticity, chelation, IUPAC naming of mononuclear complexes, isomerism, valence bond approach, basic crystal field theory, colour and magnetic properties, importance in qualitative analysis, metal extraction and biological systems.

 

Organic Chemistry

Unit Chapter What you need to study
13 Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds Crystallisation, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction, chromatography, qualitative detection of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus and halogens, basic principles of quantitative estimation, empirical and molecular formula calculations and numerical problems.
14 Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry Tetravalency of carbon, hybridisation, classification by functional groups, homologous series, structural and stereoisomerism, trivial and IUPAC nomenclature, homolytic and heterolytic fission, free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles and nucleophiles, inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of organic reactions.
15 Hydrocarbons Alkanes (conformations of ethane, halogenation mechanism), alkenes (geometrical isomerism, electrophilic addition, Markovnikov and peroxide effect, ozonolysis, polymerisation), alkynes (acidic character, addition reactions, polymerisation), aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene structure and aromaticity, electrophilic substitution, halogenation, nitration, Friedel-Crafts reactions, directive influence).
16 Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Preparation, properties and reactions, nature of the C-X bond, mechanisms of substitution reactions, uses and environmental effects of chloroform, iodoform, freons and DDT.
17 Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen Alcohols (identifying primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, dehydration mechanism), phenols (acidic nature, electrophilic substitution, Reimer-Tiemann reaction), ethers, aldehydes and ketones (nucleophilic addition, relative reactivity, Grignard reagent, oxidation, Wolff-Kishner and Clemmensen reduction, alpha-hydrogen acidity, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro and haloform reactions, tests to distinguish aldehydes and ketones), carboxylic acids and acid strength.
18 Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Preparation, properties, reactions and uses, amines (nomenclature, classification, structure, basic character, identifying primary, secondary and tertiary amines), and the importance of diazonium salts in synthesis.
19 Biomolecules Importance of biomolecules, carbohydrates (aldoses, ketoses, glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, maltose), proteins (alpha-amino acids, peptide bond, structure levels, denaturation, enzymes), vitamins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and a general introduction to hormones.

 

Unit 20: Principles related to practical chemistry

This unit is about the chemistry behind the lab work. You are not expected to memorise a lab manual, but you should understand the principles involved in the following.

  • Detecting extra elements (nitrogen, sulphur, halogens) in organic compounds.
  • Detecting functional groups: hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl (aldehydes and ketones), carboxyl and amino groups.
  • Preparation of inorganic compounds (Mohr’s salt, potash alum) and organic compounds (acetanilide, p-nitroacetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform).
  • Titrimetric exercises involving acids, bases and indicators, oxalic acid versus KMnO4, and Mohr’s salt versus KMnO4.
  • Qualitative salt analysis. Cations: Pb2+, Cu2+, Al3+, Fe3+, Zn2+, Ni2+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, NH4+. Anions: CO3 2-, S2-, SO4 2-, NO3-, NO2-, Cl-, Br-, I-. Insoluble salts are excluded.
  • Experiments: enthalpy of solution of CuSO4, enthalpy of neutralisation of a strong acid and strong base, preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic sols, and the kinetic study of the reaction between iodide ions and hydrogen peroxide at room temperature.

JEE Main Syllabus 2027 for B.Arch (Paper 2A)

Paper 2A has three parts: Mathematics, the Aptitude Test and the Drawing Test.

  • Part I, Mathematics: the same 14 units as Paper 1, listed above.
  • Part II, Aptitude Test: this checks how you see and think about space and design. It covers awareness of buildings, materials, objects and textures related to architecture and the built environment; visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings and visualising their different sides; and analytical reasoning and mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal). It also covers three-dimensional perception: sense of scale and proportion in objects and building forms, colour, texture, harmony and contrast, designing geometric or abstract patterns in pencil, transformation of forms in 2D and 3D (union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes), generating plans, elevations and 3D views, and creating 2D and 3D compositions from given shapes.
  • Part III, Drawing Test: sketching scenes and activities from memory, such as urban spaces (public spaces, markets, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational areas), landscapes (riverfronts, jungles, gardens, trees, plants) and rural life. This test is conducted on a drawing sheet.

Do this: Carry your own pencils, geometry box, erasers, colour pencils and crayons for the Drawing Test. It sounds small, but arriving without them can cost you a lot on the day.

JEE Main Syllabus 2027 for B.Planning (Paper 2B)

Paper 2B also has three parts: Mathematics, the Aptitude Test and Planning.

  • Part I, Mathematics: the same 14 units as Paper 1.
  • Part II, Aptitude Test: the same two units as B.Arch, covering awareness of buildings and materials, 3D visualisation, analytical reasoning, scale and proportion, and form transformation.
  • Part III, Planning: three units. General awareness covers general knowledge, prominent cities, development issues and government programmes. Social sciences covers nationalism, the pre-modern world, the 19th-century global economy, colonialism and colonial cities, industrialisation, resources and development, agriculture, water, minerals and industries, the national economy, human settlements, power-sharing, federalism, democracy, political parties, the Constitution of India, economic sectors, globalisation, poverty, population structure, social exclusion, inequality, urbanisation and rural development. Thinking skills covers comprehension of unseen passages, map reading (scale, distance, direction, area), critical reasoning, reading charts, graphs and tables, and basic statistics and quantitative reasoning.

How to Use the Syllabus to Plan Your Preparation

A syllabus is only useful when it becomes a plan. Here is a simple way to do that.

1. Print it and tick it

Take the unit lists above and mark every topic in three colours: confident, shaky and not started. Revisit the sheet every two weeks. Watching the “not started” column shrink is oddly motivating.

2. Balance the three subjects

Most students favour one subject and neglect another. Since all three carry equal importance in Paper 1, it is smarter to give each subject a fixed weekly slot and protect it, instead of studying whatever feels easiest that day.

3. Do not ignore the practical units

Experimental skills in Physics and the practical chemistry principles are listed as full units in the syllabus. Spend a few sessions understanding the logic of each experiment, the formula involved and the usual sources of error. It is a modest effort for content that is clearly part of the syllabus.

4. Link chapters that travel together

Several topics repeat across subjects. Dual nature of matter appears in Physics (unit 17) and again in Chemistry atomic structure, thermodynamics shows up in both, and vectors and calculus support Physics throughout. Studying them in the same week saves time.

5. Practise by unit, then by paper

First solve questions chapter by chapter so you build accuracy. Once most units feel comfortable, switch to full-length mock tests to build speed and stamina.

Quick tip: Treat the official syllabus PDF as your boundary line. If a topic is not on it, it is not worth your limited preparation hours.

Common Syllabus Mistakes to Avoid

  • Studying from an old list. Always cross-check any coaching note or website against the official 2027 syllabus before you trust it.
  • Skipping “small” units. Permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, electromagnetic waves and electronic devices are compact chapters that reward focused practice.
  • Treating Paper 1 and Paper 2 as the same. Only the Mathematics portion is shared. Aptitude, Drawing and Planning need their own preparation.
  • Memorising without understanding. Many topics, such as thermodynamics, equilibrium and rotational motion, are tested through application. Understanding the idea works better than memorising the formula.
  • Leaving revision for the last month. Revisit each completed unit briefly after a week, a month and again before the exam.

Conclusion

The JEE Main syllabus 2027 is wide, but it is also clearly defined. With 14 Maths units, 20 Physics units and 20 Chemistry units in Paper 1, and well-structured parts for B.Arch and B.Planning, you know exactly what you are signing up for. Break it into units, give every subject its own steady slot, and keep the official NTA document as your reference point.

Once your plan is in place, the next step is to be ready with the application process. Read our JEE Main registration guide and keep an eye on jee-main.com for the latest updates on dates, forms and more.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the JEE Main syllabus 2027 for Paper 1?

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) covers Mathematics with 14 units, Physics with 20 units and Chemistry with 20 units. The last unit in Physics is Experimental Skills and the last unit in Chemistry is Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.

Q2. Who releases the JEE Main syllabus?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases it. You can download the PDF from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q3. Is the syllabus the same for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning?

No. Mathematics is common to all three papers, but B.Arch adds an Aptitude Test and a Drawing Test, while B.Planning adds an Aptitude Test and Planning. Physics and Chemistry are part of Paper 1 only.

Q4. Are Physics experiments part of the JEE Main syllabus 2027?

Yes. Physics Unit 20 lists 18 experiments and activities, from vernier calipers and screw gauge to the characteristic curves of a Zener diode, and you are expected to be familiar with their approach and observations.

Q5. Does the Chemistry syllabus include practical chemistry?

Yes. Unit 20 covers the principles behind detecting elements and functional groups, preparing compounds like Mohr’s salt and iodoform, titrations, qualitative salt analysis and a few enthalpy, sol and kinetics experiments.

Q6. Which Mathematics units should I start with?

Start with algebra-based units such as sets and functions, complex numbers and quadratic equations, and sequence and series, then move on to calculus and coordinate geometry. A strong algebra base makes the later units easier.

Q7. Do I need to carry anything special for the B.Arch Drawing Test?

Yes. Candidates should bring their own pencils, geometry box, erasers, colour pencils and crayons for the Drawing Test.

Q8. Where can I check the exact exam dates and application process?

Visit our JEE Main 2027 overview and the registration page for the latest information.

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