JEE Main Syllabus Mathematics

Unit / Chapter List of T

Sets, Relations and Sets and their representation: Union, intersection and complement of sets and the
Functions relations, functions; one-one, into and onto functions, the composition of functions

Complex numbers as ordered pairs of reals, Representation of complex numbers

of complex number, modulus and argument (or amplitude) of a complex number,
Complex Numbers and real and complex number system and their solutions Relations between roots and
Quadratic Equations roots.

Matrices, algebra of matrices, type of matrices, determinants and matrices of orde

triangles using determinants, Adjoint and evaluation of inverse of a square matrix
Matrices and Determinants solution of simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables using determina

Permutations and
Combinations The fundamental principle of counting, permutation as an arrangement and comb

Mathematical Inductions Principle of Mathematical Induction and its simple applications.

Binomial Theorem and it's

Simple Applications Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term and middle term, prop

Arithmetic and Geometric progressions, insertion of arithmetic, geometric means

Sequence and Series of special series; Sn, Sn2, Sn3. Arithmetico-Geometric progression.

Real – valued functions, algebra of functions, polynomials, rational, trigonometric,

functions. Limits, continuity and differentiability. Differentiation of the sum, differen
inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, composite and implicit functions; d
Limits, Continuity and Applications of derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, monotonicIncreasing and
Differentiability tangents and normal.

Integral as an anti-derivative, Fundamental Integrals involving algebraic, trigonom

and by partial functions. Integration using trigonometric identities. Evaluation of si
2 , ∫ 𝑑𝑥 𝑎𝑥2+𝑏𝑥+𝑐 ,∫ 𝑑𝑥 √𝑎𝑥2+ 𝑏𝑥+𝑐 , ∫ (𝑝𝑥+𝑞)𝑑𝑥 𝑎𝑥2+𝑏𝑥+𝑐 , ∫ (𝑝𝑥+𝑞)𝑑𝑥 √𝑎𝑥2+ 𝑏𝑥+𝑐
Integral Calculus theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals. Evaluation of definite integrals

Ordinary differential equations, their order and degree, the formation of differentia
Differential Equations variables, solution of a homogeneous and linear differential equation of the type 𝑑

Co-ordinate Geometry Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates in a plane, distance formula, sections
and perpendicular lines, intercepts of a line on the co-ordinate axis.
Straight line
Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two line
equations of internal and external by sectors of angles between two lines coordina
family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines.
Circle, conic sections
A standard form of equations of a circle, the general form of the equation of a circ
 are given, points of intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin a
sections of conics, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in
tangency.

Coordinates of a point in space, the distance between two points, section formula
Three Dimensional lines. Skew lines, the shortest distance between them and its equation. Equations
Geometry coplanar lines.

Vectors and scalars, the addition of vectors, components of a vector in two dimen
Vector Algebra vector triple product.

Measures of discretion; calculation of mean, median, mode of grouped and ungro

grouped and ungrouped data.
Probability: Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probab
Statistics and Probability and binomial distribution.

Trigonometry Trigonometrical identities and equations, trigonometrical functions, inverse trigono

Mathematical Reasoning Statement logical operations and, or, implies, implied by, if and only if, understand

JEE Main Syllabus Physics

The Physics syllabus of JEE Main contains two Section- A and B, Section – A pertains to the
Theory Part having 80% weightage, while Sections – B contains practical component
(Experimental Skills) having 20 % Weightage.

Section A

Unit / Chapter List of

Physics, technology and society, S I Units, fundamental and derived units, leas
Physics and Measurement measurement, Dimensions of Physics quantities, dimensional analysis and its

The frame of reference, motion in a straight line, Position- time graph, speed a
velocity, uniformly accelerated motion, velocity-time, position-time graph, relati
subtraction, zero vector, scalar and vector products, Unit Vector, Resolution of
Kinematics Circular Motion.

Force and inertia, Newton’s First law of motion; Momentum, Newton’s Second
linear momentum and its applications. Equilibrium of concurrent forces.
Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction.
Laws Of Motion Dynamics of uniform circular motion: centripetal force and its applications.

Work done by a content force and a variable force; kinetic and potential energi
The potential energy of spring conservation of mechanical energy, conservativ
Work, Energy and Power dimensions.

Rotational Motion Centre of the mass of a two-particle system, Centre of the mass of a rigid body
momentum, conservation of angular momentum and its applications; the mome

Gravitation
Properties of Solids and
Liquids
Thermodynamics
Kinetic theory of gases
Oscillations and Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic effects of current and
magnetism
Electromagnetic induction and
alternating currents
geometrical objects, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems and their applic
The universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation wi
energy; gravitational potential. Escape velocity, Orbital velocity of a satellite. G
Elastic behaviour, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke's Law. Young's modulus, b
and its applications. Viscosity. Stokes' law. terminal velocity, streamline and tur
energy and surface tension, angle of contact, application of surface tension - d
heat capacity, calorimetry; change of state, latent heat. Heat transfer-conductio
Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, the concept of temperatur
law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes. Carnot engine a
Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas, Kinetic th
temperature: RMS speed of gas molecules: Degrees of freedom. Law of equip
path. Avogadro's number.
Periodic motion - period, frequency, displacement as a function of time. Period
oscillations of a spring -restoring force and force constant: energy in S.H.M. - K
time period: Free, forced and damped oscillations, resonance.
Wave motion. Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of a wave. Displacem
reflection of waves. Standing waves in strings and organpipes, fundamental mo
Electric charges: Conservation of charge. Coulomb's law-forces between two p
continuous charge distribution.
Electric field: Electric field due to a point charge, Electric field lines. Electric dip
Electric flux. Gauss's law and its applications to find field due to infinitely long u
uniformly charged thin spherical shell. Electric potential and its calculation for a
Electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges in an electrostatic f
Conductors and insulators. Dielectrics and electric polarization, capacitor, the c
capacitor with and without dielectric medium between the plates. Energy stored
Electric current. Drift velocity. Ohm's law. Electrical resistance. Resistances of
Electrical energy and power. Electrical resistivity. Colour code for resistors; Se
resistance.
Electric Cell and its Internal resistance, potential difference and emf of a cell, a
applications. Wheatstone bridge. Metre Bridge. Potentiometer - principle and it
Biot - Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop. Ampere's
solenoid. Force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields. Cy
Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. The force be
experienced by a current loop in a uniform magnetic field: Moving coil galvanom
Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Bar magne
magnetic elements. Para-, dia- and ferromagnetic substances. Magnetic susce
Electromagnetic induction: Faraday's law. Induced emf and current: Lenz’s Law
RMS value of alternating current/ voltage: reactance and impedance: LCR seri
generator and transformer.
 Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Transverse nature of electrom
Electromagnetic Waves visible, ultraviolet. X-rays. Gamma rays), Applications of e.m. waves.

Reflection and refraction of light at plane and spherical surfaces, mirror formula
by a; prism; Lens Formula. Magnification. Power of a Lens. Combination of thin
refracting ) and their magnifying powers.
Wave optics: wavefront and Huygens' principle. Laws of reflection and refractio
expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of ligh
Optics microscopes and astronomical telescopes. Polarization, plane-polarized light: B

Dual Nature of Matter and Dual nature of radiation. Photoelectric effect. Hertz and Lenard's observations;
Radiation nature of particle, de Broglie relation. DavissonGermer experiment.

Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model,

masses, isotopes, isobars: isotones. Radioactivity- alpha. beta and gamma par
Atoms and Nuclei mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number, n

Semiconductors; semiconductor diode: 1- V characteristics in forward and reve

cell and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. Junction transistor, tr
Electronic Devices (common emitter configuration) and oscillator. Logic gates (OR. AND. NOT. NA

Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere; Sky and space wave

Communication Systems Bandwidth of signals. the bandwidth of Transmission medium, Basic Elements

Section B

Unit / Chapter List of

Experimental Skills Familiarity with the basic approach and observations of the experiments and ac
1. Vernier callipers-its use to measure the internal and external diameter and d
2. Screw gauge-its use to determine thickness/ diameter of thin sheet/wire.
3. Simple Pendulum-dissipation of energy by plotting a graph between the squ
4. Metre Scale - the mass of a given object by principle of moments.
5. Young's modulus of elasticity of the material of a metallic wire.
6. Surf ace tension of water by capillary rise and effect of detergents,
7. Co-efficient of Viscosity of a given viscous liquid by measuring terminal velo
8. Plotting a cooling curve for the relationship between the temperature of a ho
9. Speed of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube,
10. Specific heat capacity of a given (i) solid and (ii) liquid by method of mixture
11. The resistivity of the material of a given wire using metre bridge.
12. The resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law.
13. Potentiometeri. Comparison of emf of two primary cells. ii. Determination o
14. Resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer by half deflection method
15. The focal length of; (i) Convex mirror (ii) Concave mirror, and (ii) Convex le
16. The plot of the angle of deviation vs angle of incidence for a triangular prism
17. Refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
18. Characteristic curves of a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
19. Characteristic curves of a Zener diode and finding reverse break down volt
 20. Characteristic curves of a transistor and finding current gain and voltage ga
21. Identification of Diode. LED, Transistor. IC. Resistor. A capacitor from a mi
22. Using a multimeter to: (i) Identify the base of a transistor (ii) Distinguish bet
of a diode and an LED. (iv) Check the correctness or otherwise of a given elec

JEE Main Syllabus Chemistry

Section A - Physical Chemistry

Unit / Chapter List o

Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory: Concept of atom, molecule, ele
Some basic concepts in precision and accuracy, significant figures. S.I.Units, dimensional analysis: La
Chemistry molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae: Che

Classification of matter into solid, liquid and gaseous states.

Gaseous State:
Measurable properties of gases: Gas laws - Boyle's law, Charle’s law. Graha
Absolute scale of temperature; Ideal gas equation; Kinetic theory of gases (o
velocities; Real gases, deviation from Ideal behaviour, compressibility factor
Liquid State:
Properties of liquids - vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension and effe
Solid State:
Classification of solids: molecular, ionic, covalent and metallic solids, amorph
Unit cell and lattices, packing in solids (fcc, bcc and hcp lattices), voids, calcu
States of Matter magnetic properties.

Thomson and Rutherford atomic models and their limitations; Nature of elect
model of a hydrogen atom - its postulates, derivation of the relations for the e
Dual nature of matter, de Broglie's relationship. Heisenberg uncertainty princ
quantum mechanical model of the atom, its important features. Concept of at
and 2s orbitals; various quantum numbers (principal, angular momentum and
orbitals, electron spin and spin quantum number: Rules for filling electrons in
Atomic Structure electronic configuration of elements, extra stability of half-filled and complete

Chemical bonding and molecular
structure
Kossel - Lewis approach to chemical bond formation, the concept of ionic and
Ionic Bonding: Formation of ionic bonds, factors affecting the formation of ion
Covalent Bonding: Concept of electronegativity. Fajan’s rule, dipole moment:
molecules.
Quantum mechanical approach to covalent bonding: Valence bond theory - it
Resonance.
Molecular Orbital Theory - Its important features. LCAOs, types of molecular
configurations of homonuclear diatomic molecules, the concept of bond orde
Elementary idea of metallic bonding. Hydrogen bonding and its applications.

Chemical Thermodynamics Fundamentals of thermodynamics: System and surroundings, extensive and

The first law of thermodynamics - Concept of work, heat internal energy and
summation; Enthalpies of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomizat
 The second law of thermodynamics - Spontaneity of processes; ΔS of the un
energy change) and equilibrium constant.

Different methods for expressing the concentration of solution - molality, mola

of solutions and Raoult's Law - Ideal and non-ideal solutions, vapour pressur
dilute solutions - a relative lowering of vapour pressure, depression of freezin
Solutions molecular mass using colligative properties; Abnormal value of molar mass, v

Meaning of equilibrium, the concept of dynamic equilibrium.

Equilibria involving physical processes: Solid-liquid, liquid - gas and solid-gas
processes.
Equilibrium involving chemical processes: Law of chemical equilibrium, equili
ΔGo in chemical equilibrium, factors affecting equilibrium concentration, press
Ionic equilibrium: Weak and strong electrolytes, ionization of electrolytes, var
their ionization, acid-base equilibria (including multistage ionization) and ioniz
Equilibrium salts and pH of their solutions, the solubility of sparingly soluble salts and sol

Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation num

Redox reactions and
electrochemistry
Electrolytic and metallic conduction, conductance in electrolytic solutions, mo
its applications.
Electrochemical cells - Electrolytic and Galvanic cells, different types of elect
cell reactions, emf of a Galvanic cell and its measurement: Nernst equation a
change: Dry cell and lead accumulator; Fuel cells.

Rate of a chemical reaction, factors affecting the rate of reactions: concentra

order and molecularity of reactions, rate law, rate constant and its units, diffe
and half-lives, the effect of temperature on the rate of reactions, Arrhenius th
Chemical Kinetics gaseous reactions (no derivation).

Adsorption- Physisorption and chemisorption and their characteristics, factors

isotherms, adsorption from solutions.
Catalysis - Homogeneous and heterogeneous, activity and selectivity of solid
Colloidal state- distinction among true solutions, colloids and suspensions, cl
and associated colloids (micelles), preparation and properties of colloids - Ty
Surface Chemistry flocculation: Emulsions and their characteristics.

Section B - Inorganic Chemistr

Unit / Chapter List o

Classification of elements and Modem periodic law and present form of the periodic table, s, p. d and f block
periodicity in properties ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, valence, oxidation states and che

Modes of occurrence of elements in nature, minerals, ores; Steps involved in

General principles and methods) and refining with special reference to the extraction of Al. Cu, Zn an
processes of isolation of metals of metals.

Position of hydrogen in periodic table, isotopes, preparation, properties and u

Hydrogen Structure, preparation, reactions and uses of hydrogen peroxide; Classificatio

S-block elements (Alkali and
Alkaline Earth Metals)
P-block elements
d and f block elements
Co-ordination compounds
Environmental Chemistry
Group -1 and 2 Elements
General introduction, electronic configuration and general trends in physical a
of each group, diagonal relationships.
Preparation and properties of some important compounds - sodium carbonat
lime, limestone. Plaster of Paris and cement: Biological significance of Na, K.
Group -13 to Group 18 Elements
General Introduction: Electronic configuration and general trends in physical
unique behaviour of the first element in each group.
Groupwise study of the p - block elements Group -13
Preparation, properties and uses of boron and aluminium; Structure, properti
and alums.
Group -14
The tendency for catenation; Structure, properties and uses of Allotropes and
Group -15
Properties and uses of nitrogen and phosphorus; Allotrophic forms of phosph
phosphine and phosphorus halides, (PCl3. PCl5); Structures of oxides and ox
Group -16
Preparation, properties, structures and uses of ozone: Allotropic forms of sulp
industrial preparation); Structures of oxoacids of sulphur.
Group-17
Preparation, properties and uses of hydrochloric acid; Trends in the acidic na
and oxoacids of halogens.
Group-18
Occurrence and uses of noble gases; Structures of fluorides and oxides of xe
Transition Elements
General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics
properties, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, atomic radii, colour, catalytic
alloy formation; Preparation, properties and uses of K2Cr2O7, and KMnO4.
Inner Transition Elements
Lanthanoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states and lanthanoid contra
Actinoids - Electronic configuration and oxidation states.
Introduction to co-ordination compounds. Werner's theory; ligands, co-ordina
ordination compounds, isomerism; Bonding-Valence bond approach and bas
co-- ordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and in
Environmental pollution - Atmospheric, water and soil.
Atmospheric pollution - Tropospheric and Stratospheric
Tropospheric pollutants - Gaseous pollutants: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and
Greenhouse effect and Global warming: Acid rain;
Particulate pollutants: Smoke, dust, smog, fumes, mist; their sources, harmfu
Stratospheric pollution- Formation and breakdown of ozone, depletion of the
Water Pollution - Major pollutants such as. pathogens, organic wastes and ch
Soil pollution - Major pollutants such as; Pesticides (insecticides. herbicides a
environmental pollution.
 Section C - Organic Chemistry

Unit / Chapter List o

Purification - Crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction an

Qualitative analysis - Detection of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus and halogen
Purification and characterisation Quantitative analysis (basic principles only) - Estimation of carbon, hydrogen
of organic compounds Calculations of empirical formulae and molecular formulae: Numerical proble

Tetravalency of carbon: Shapes of simple molecules - hybridization (s and p)

Some basic principles of organic
chemistry
containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur; Homologous series: Isom
Nomenclature (Trivial and IUPAC)
Covalent bond fission - Homolytic and heterolytic: free radicals, carbocations
nucleophiles.
Electronic displacement in a covalent bond - Inductive effect, electromeric eff
Common types of organic reactionsSubstitution, addition, elimination and rea

Classification, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, general methods of prepara

Alkanes - Conformations: Sawhorse and Newman projections (of ethane): Me
Alkenes - Geometrical isomerism: Mechanism of electrophilic addition: additio
peroxide effect): Ozonolysis and polymerization.
Alkynes - Acidic character: Addition of hydrogen, halogens, water and hydrog
Aromatic hydrocarbons - Nomenclature, benzene - structure and aromaticity:
Hydrocarbons Friedel - Craft's alkylation and acylation, directive influence of the functional g

Organic compounds containing General methods of preparation, properties and reactions; Nature of C-X bon
halogens Uses; Environmental effects of chloroform, iodoform freons and DDT.

General methods of preparation, properties, reactions and uses.

Alcohols, Phenols AND Ethers
Alcohols: Identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols: mechanis
Phenols: Acidic nature, electrophilic substitution reactions: halogenation. nitra
Ethers: Structure.
Aldehyde and Ketones: Nature of carbonyl group; Nucleophilic addition to >C
such as - Nucleophilic addition reactions (addition of HCN. NH3, and its deriv
the acidity of α-hydrogen. aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction. Haloform
Organic compounds containing Carboxylic Acids
oxygen Acidic strength and factors affecting it.

General methods of preparation. Properties, reactions and uses.

Organic compounds containing Amines: Nomenclature, classification structure, basic character and identifica
nitrogen Diazonium Salts: Importance in synthetic organic chemistry.

General introduction and classification of polymers, general methods of polym

Natural and synthetic, rubber and vulcanization, some important polymers wi
Polymers bakelite.

Biomolecules General introduction and importance of biomolecules.


Chemistry in everyday life
Principles related to Practical
Chemistry
CARBOHYDRATES - Classification; aldoses and ketoses: monosaccharides
(sucrose, lactose and maltose).
Proteins - Elementary Idea of α-amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides. Pro
only), denaturation of proteins, enzymes.
Vitamins – Classification and functions.
Nucleic Acids – Chemical constitution of DNA and RNA. Biological functions
Chemicals in Medicines - Analgesics, tranquillizers, antiseptics, disinfectants
meaning and common examples.
Chemicals in food - Preservatives, artificial sweetening agents - common exa
Cleansing Agents - Soaps and detergents, cleansing action.
Detection of extra elements (Nitrogen, Sulphur, halogens) in organic compou
phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde and ketones) carboxyl and amino groups in org
The chemistry involved in the preparation of the following:
Inorganic compounds; Mohr’s salt, potash alum.
Organic compounds: Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform
The chemistry involved in the titrimetric exercises – Acids, bases and the use
Chemical principles involved in the qualitative salt analysts:
Cations – Pb2+, Cu2+, Al3+, Fe3+, Zn2+, Ni2+ , Ca2+, Ba2+, Mg2+ , NH4+
Anions- CO3 2-, S 2- ,SO4 2-, NO3- , NO2- , Cl- , Br- , I- ( Insoluble salts excluded)
Chemical principles involved in the following experiments:
1. Enthalpy of solution of CuSO4
2. Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid and strong base.
3. Preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic.
4. Kinetic study of the reaction of iodide ion with hydrogen peroxide at room t