JEE Main

Important Topics
& Books:
Know from experts

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 JEE Main Important Topics & Books: Know from experts

Contents
Introduction3

Why focus more on Important Topics? 5

JEE Main Mathematics Important Topics 7

JEE Main Mathematics Important Books 8

JEE Main Physics Important Topics 9

JEE Main Physics Important Books 10

JEE Main Chemistry Important Topics 11

JEE Main Chemistry Important Books 12

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 JEE Main Important Topics & Books: Know from experts

Introduction

I
f you dream to pursue engineering from one of the IITs, then cracking JEE
Main becomes mandatory for you. Conducted once a year, the entrance
exam is conducted in online and offline mode across various centres in
India and abroad. If you know the Most Important Topics and Books of Math-
ematics, Physics and Chemistry for JEE Main, then it will definitely help you
to score more in the most coveted engineering entrance exam.

With the days ticking off and JEE Main exam day approaching near, it is
time for students to brush up the important topics of each subject- Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics. The Question Paper of JEE Main is structured
in such a way that tests the aptitude, analytical, logical and reasoning skills
of students. So, it becomes vital that aspirants plan their preparation in the
right direction in order to excel in the exam.

This is the time when students should be working to strengthen the impor-
tant topics of each subject, as not all topics carry equal weightage of marks.
Devoting extra time on such important topics that carry comparatively more
weightage is recommended by various coaching experts.

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Even JEE Main Toppers revealed that they also devoted more time on study-
ing the important topics. Kushal Babel, who got 345 marks out of 360 in JEE
Main, says, I revised important notes of Chemistry subject on daily basis. For
Physics & Mathematics, it was routine practice of solving physics numerical
and mathematical questions keeping in mind the time deadline.

Coaching experts also advise to focus more on the important topics of JEE
Main Syllabus. Shailendra Maheshwari, Director (Academics), Career Point,
advises, Aspirants shall solve last years papers and refer to NCERT Exemplar.
Important derivations and formulas should be on their tips. They must pre-
pare notes, diagrams and ready reckoner side by side for revision of important
topics.

For benefitting JEE Main aspirants, Careers360 brings here the list of Most
Important Topics and Books for JEE Main Preparation as recommended by
various coaching experts. Preparing complete JEE Main Syllabus is impor-
tant. But if these recommended topics of each subject are prepared with extra
dedication and efforts, then there are good chances of securing a good score
in JEE Main.

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Why focus more on

Important Topics?

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xperts and toppers opine in unison that devoting extra time on
strengthening important topics is a must to do practice, if you want
to achieve a good score in JEE Main exam. Read below top five reasons
why every JEE Main aspirant should focus more on such topics-

Reason 1: Important Topics Carry More weightage:

Important topics are those topics that carry more marks in the exam. Students
appearing for JEE Main should know that not all topics carry equal weightage
of marks. Some topics carry more marks, while others dont. Devoting much
of your time on such important topics is recommended. You just need to iden-
tify such topics and practice them more.

Mr. Shailendra Maheshwari, Director of Career Point suggests, Devote your

time to topics as per their weightage from the examination point of view.

For example, in JEE Main Physics Syllabus, the theory part (section A) has
80% weightage while the practical component (section B) holds 20% weight-
age.

Reason 2: Important Topics Lead to Overall Good Score:

You should practise important topics more because if you have understood
the concept behind these key topics well, then you will be able to solve a ma-
jor part of the JEE Main Question Paper correctly, which will ultimately lead
you towards getting a good score.

Mr. Ramesh Batlish, who is the Center Head- FIITJEE (Noida center), says,
Practice as much as you can. That will help in strengthening all important
concepts. Brushing up important formulae in all three subjects is a must for
every JEE aspirant.

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Reason 3: Important Topics Form the Core of Subject:

Every portion of the JEE Main Syllabus is important, but there are certain
topics in every subject that form the basis of entire subject and can serve the
purpose of scoring well.

Mr. Aakash Chaudhry, Director, Aakash Institute, says, These topics can be
applied in all other chapters, and therefore, having a thorough understanding
of these is very important.

Thus, if you have gone through these more important topics thoroughly,
then you can probably attempt questions from other chapters too.

Reason 4: Important Topics Develop Deeper Understanding:

Being an engineering aspirant, simply qualifying in JEE Main exam should
not be your only goal. You should also aim for understanding these topics
thoroughly as this will help you in future also whether you opt to go for fur-
ther studies or job. Knowledge of these topics develops deeper understanding
of the subject and it will be beneficial in your engineering career or higher
studies.

Reason 5: Important Topics help in JEE Advanced Preparation

Simultaneously:
Practising the important topics for JEE Main will also be helpful in side by
side preparation of JEE Advanced. If you have managed to secure your posi-
tion among the top 2 lakh candidates in JEE Main, then you will be eligible to
appear in JEE Advanced. Thorough studies of these important topics will be
beneficial during JEE Advanced preparation. Thus, focusing more on impor-
tant topics will serve dual-purpose for you.

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JEE Main Mathematics

Important Topics

A
ccording to various coaching experts, following are the Important
Topics of Mathematics that JEE Main aspirants must prepare thor-
oughly.

Conic Section Application of Derivatives Calculus

Vectors & 3D Geometry
Differential Equation
Sequences
Determinants
Three dimensional geometry
Probability
Functions, Limits, Continuity &
Differentiability
P&C Coordinate Geometry
Complex Number Matrices in Algebra; Circle,
Parabola, Hyperbola in
Coordinate Geometry
Combination Definite Integral in
Calculus
Permutation
Quadratic Equations &
Expressions
Definite Integration
Quadratic Equation

Candidates can check here Topic-Wise Break up of Mathemat-

ics Section in JEE Main 2015:
Topic No. of questions Total Marks
Co-ordinate 6 24
Calculus 8 28
Algebra 9 40
Vector/3-D 3 12
Trigonometry 2 4
Statistics, Mathematical Reasoning 2 12
Total 30 120

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JEE Main
Mathematics Important
Books

C
areers360 brings here the most Important Books of Mathematics that
JEE Main aspirants must refer while preparing for the exam.
According to Dr. Ravi Prakash- Associate Professor in the Department
of Mathematics, Delhi University, following books shall be referred for JEE
Main Mathematics Preparation-
zz Complete Mathematics by McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd.
zz Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney
zz 103 Trigonometry Problems by Titu Andreescu & Zuming Feng
zz According to Mr. Aakash Chaudhry, the Important Books of Mathematics
for JEE Main are-
zz NCERT text book and exemplar
zz Co-ordinate geometry and trigonometry- S L Loney
zz Calculus I.A, Maron
zz Algebra- Hall & Knight + Bernard- child
zz Previous year IIT-JEE question bank
Mr. Ramesh Batlish suggests following Important Mathematics Books-

Author / Publisher Name of Book

NCERT Maths XI & XII
S. L. Loney Trigonometry
S. L. Loney Co-ordinate Geometry
Hall & Knight Higher Algebra
I.A. Maron Problems in Calculus of One Variable

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JEE Main
Physics Important Topics

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ccording to various coaching experts, following are the Most Impor-
tant Topics of Physics that JEE Main aspirants must prepare thor-
oughly.

Newtons Laws of Motion Conservation Laws Magnetics

Heat and Thermodynamics Radioactivity Work Energy Power
Rotation Motion EMI Nuclear Physics
Semiconductor Kinematics Dynamics
Theory of Fields Mechanics Fluids
(Electromagnetism)
Heat & Thermodynamics Waves and Sound Capacitors & Electrostatics
Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics
Optics Electrostatics

Candidates can check here Topic-Wise Break up of Physics Sec-

tion in JEE Main 2015:
Topic No. of questions Total Marks
Mechanics 7 28
Heat & thermodynamics 3 12
Electrostatics & current 5 20
electricity
Magnetics & EMI 5 20
Optics & waves 4 16
Modern physics 2 8
SHM, waves & elasticity 3 12
SD, EMW, POC 1 4
Total 30 120

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JEE Main
Physics Important Books

A
ccording to various coaching experts, following are the Important
Books of Physics that JEE Main aspirants must refer while preparing
for the exam.

Mr. Aakash Chaudhry recommends NCERT text book & exemplar and pre-
vious years JEE objective type question (single option) for JEE Main Physics
Preparation.

According to Mr. Ramesh Batlish, JEE Main aspirants shall prepare for Phys-
ics section from following books-

Authors / Publisher Name of Book

H.C. Verma Concepts of Physics Vol I and II
I.E. Irodov Problems in General Physics
Halliday, Resnick & Walker Fundamentals of Physics

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JEE Main
Chemistry Important Topics

A
ccording to various coaching experts, following are the Important
Topics of Chemistry that JEE Main aspirants must prepare thor-
oughly.

Redox Reactions Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics

GOC P Block Elements Qualitative Analysis
Electrochemistry Chemical Equilibrium in Physical Coordination Chemistry
Chemistry & Chemical Bonding in
Inorganic Chemistry
Thermodynamics Organic Chemistry

Aspirants can check below topic-wise marks distribution of

Chemistry section-

Topic No. of Questions Total Marks

Organic chemistry 8 32
Inorganic Chemistry 13 52
Physical Chemistry 9 36
Total 30 120

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JEE Main
Chemistry Important Books

A
ccording to various coaching experts, following are the Important
Books of Chemistry that JEE Main aspirants must refer while prepar-
ing for the exam.

Mr. Aakash Chaudhry recommends following JEE Main Chemistry Impor-

tant Books-
1. NCERT text book and exemplar
2. Physical chemistry- P. Bahadur, N Awasthi, Atkins & RC Mukherjee
3. Organic chemistry- M.S. Chouhan, Jerry March I.L. Finar
4. Inorganic chemistry- JD Lee

Mr. Ramesh Batlish suggests following Important Books for Chemistry

Preparation-

Authors / Publisher Name of Book

P. Bahadur Numerical Chemistry
Paula Bruice Yurkanis Organic Chemistry
J.D. Lee Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Organic Chemistry
Boyd

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