The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set the syllabus for JEE Main Syllabus 2026 for the engineering students to secure there seats in undergraduate courses whose registration started from 31 October 2025 and will continue till 27 November 2025. This post will give the applicants important information regarding the JEE Main Syllabus exam pattern paper types detailed syllabus breakdown smart preparation tips so that applicants get a brief about the JEE exams and be prepared for what’s coming it’s highly recommended to the applicants to go through previous year question paper also.
Pattern & Paper Types:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 |
| Courses Covered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech); Paper 2A (B.Arch); Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) for most parts; Drawing test for B.Arch may be pen-and-paper/CBT as per section |
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Paper Structure
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) | 100 |
| Mathematics | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) | 100 |
| Total | 90 questions (you attempt 75) | 300 marks |
Duration: 3 hours (for PwD candidates there may be extended time)
Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, –1 for each incorrect MCQ, 0 for unattempted.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning) – Particulars
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
| Part | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) | 100 |
| II | Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| III | Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 82 Questions | 400 Marks | |
| Duration | — | 3 hours |
Paper 2B (B.Planning)
| Part | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics (same syllabus as Paper 1) | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) | 100 |
| II | Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| III | Planning based questions | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 105 Questions | 400 Marks | |
| Duration | — | 3 hours |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
Physics (Paper 1)
The paper includes both class 11 and 12 fundamentals topics like: measurement, motion, laws of motion, energy and power, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of solids & liquids, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, oscillations & waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, optics, dual nature of matter & radiation, atoms & nuclei, electronic devices and experimental skills
Chemistry
Divided into three parts which includes:
- Physical Chemistry: Basic concepts, atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, solutions, equilibrium, redox & electrochemistry, chemical kinetics.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Classification, periodicity, p-block, d- and f-block, coordination compounds.
- Organic Chemistry: Purification and characterization of compounds, basic principles, hydrocarbons, compounds with halogens/oxygen/nitrogen, biomolecules.
Mathematics
Topics that will come in paper are : sets, relations & functions; complex numbers & quadratic equations; matrices & determinants; permutations & combinations; binomial theorem; sequence & series; limits, continuity & differentiability; integral calculus; differential equations; coordinate geometry; 3D geometry; vector algebra; statistics & probability; trigonometry.
Paper 2A & 2B Additional Syllabus
For B.Arch.: The mathematics section follows the same topics as Paper 1. The aptitude test includes visualization of 3-D objects from 2-D drawings, analytical reasoning, awareness of buildings/materials/textures, understanding scale, proportion, color harmony and drawing of abstract shapes.
For B.Planning: Apart from math’s & aptitude, there are planning-based questions focusing on general awareness of cities, development issues, government programmes, social science topics, map reading, interpretation of charts/graphs/tables.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Syllabus PDF | Direct JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Link |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |