How to revise Mathematics for JEE Main 2026 at Home? – Smart Tips & Tricks

How to revise Mathematics for JEE Main 2026 at Home? – Smart Tips & Tricks

Team Careers360Updated on 04 Nov 2025, 04:31 PM IST

How to revise Maths for JEE Main 2026 at home? - Candidates can revise the JEE Main Mathematics 2026 at home with proper planning. Since the JEE Main 2026 exam is set to be held in January 2026 & April 2026, it is high time for a good revision. JEE Main exam will be conducted for 3 subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. According to numerous JEE Main toppers, Mathematics is considered the most scoring among the three subjects. It is also the most technically difficult subject. So, why not focus on revising Maths to the fullest? Therefore, in this article, we have come up with some ways to revise Mathematics while staying at home. Candidates must be aware of the JEE Main 2026 syllabus. Before we proceed to understand the ways to revise Mathematics at home, let us first have a look at the Maths exam pattern 2026 for the JEE exam.

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Candidates can check the new exam centres added for the JEE Main 2026 college entrance test. The list of new centre at various cities across the country along with their city code is given below. The NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 city slip soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Andhra Pradesh
Adoni
AP33
Andhra Pradesh
Amalapuram
AP34
Andhra Pradesh
Madanapalle
AP35
Andhra Pradesh
Markapur
AP36
Andhra Pradesh
Puttur
AP37
Andhra Pradesh
Rayachoty
AP38
Andhra Pradesh
Tadpatri
AP39
Andhra Pradesh
Tiruvuru
AP40
Gujarat
Bardoli
GJ35
Gujarat
Bhavnagar
GJ03
Gujarat
Godhra
GJ24
Gujarat
Navsari
GJ15
Haryana
Kurukshetra
HR07
Jammu and Kashmir
Baramulla
JK01
Karnataka
Bidar
KK05
Karnataka
Chikaballapur
KK22
Manipur
Churachandpur
MN03
Manipur
Kakching
MN04
Maharashtra
Kopargaon
MR44
Maharashtra
Pandharpur
MR45
Maharashtra
Raigad
MR23
Maharashtra
Sinnar
MR46
Madhya Pradesh
Chhatarpur
MP24
Odisha
Jharsuguda
OR22
Telangana
Adilabad
TL12
Telangana
Kodad
TL25
Telangana
Peddapalli
TL26
Tamil Nadu
Kallakurichi
TN39
Tamil Nadu
Nagapattinam
TN30
Tamil Nadu
Theni
TN40
Tamil Nadu
Tirupattur
TN41
West Bengal
Kharagpur
WB13
West Bengal
Malda
WB20
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How to revise Mathematics for JEE Main 2026 at Home? – Smart Tips & Tricks
How to revise Mathematics for JEE Main at home

The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 between January 21 and 30, 2026 (session 1) and April 2 and 9, 2026 (session 2). Since Mathematics is considered a subject that requires calculation and mental prowess, candidates are advised to allocate sufficient time to understand problem-solving tactics in this subject. Along with the maths syllabus, candidates must also be aware of the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern.

How to revise Mathematics for JEE Main 2026 at home?

Along with the exam pattern, candidates are also advised to go through the JEE Main 2026 syllabus. This will help them to ensure that they have covered all the topics by now and are not missing out on any important topic.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for Mathematics

Subject

Total Number of Questions

Types of Questions

Mathematics

25

  • 20 Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • 5 Questions with answers as numerical value.





Simple ways to Revise Mathematics for JEE Main 2026 at Home

Candidates can check the below given steps to revise JEE Main maths 2026 at home:

Plan your days

Confused? Well, prepare a schedule and stick to it. Candidates are advised to prepare a timetable for JEE Main in which they should divide the syllabus of Mathematics for each day. Try to complete one chapter in a day. Solve as many questions as you can and try to focus on weak points. Let your weak areas become your strong areas.

PRACTICE is a key

You must have heard that practice makes a man perfect. Well, practicing also makes a man perfect at solving mathematical problems. While revising maths, practicing more and more questions is the best way to boost your confidence. Therefore, it is advisable for each applicant to start solving more and more JEE Main 2026 sample papers. Solving the sample papers not only helps to understand the exact pattern of the paper but also helps to know the strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, prepare a handy note of the formula for quick revision. Make it a habit to practice solving past year papers and sample papers day ensures regular engagement with a variety of questions, thus preparing for all types of questions that may appear in JEE Main.

Let Internet be your guide

While revising any topic, having doubts is normal. There is a high chance that the candidate will get stuck with any topic or question. At that time, allow the internet to become your guide. It has answers to all the queries just like your teacher or a guide.

Make a formula guide

YES!! It is very clear that Mathematics is a calculation-based subject. Most of the questions on this subject are formula based. Therefore, it is advisable to start making a guide that contains all the important formulas. This way, candidates can go through the list of formulas every other day as the chances of forgetting any important formula are eliminated.

Understand topic wise weightage

This is another important step to take care of while revising the subject. There is no doubt that you are missing out on any topic while preparing for any subject. But when it comes to revision, firstly focus on the topics having high weightage and move to the topics having less weightage. To help candidates, we have compiled the previous year’s Topic/Chapter wise weightage for Mathematics.

Topic/Chapter wise JEE Main Syllabus with Weightage for Mathematics for Previous Year

Co-ordinate geometry

14.67%

Limit , continuity and differentiability

11.67%

Integral Calculus

10.67%

Sets, Relations and Functions

8.67%

Statistics and Probability

6.67%

Matrices and Determinants

6.33%

Sequence and series

6.33%

Complex numbers and quadratic equations

6.00%

Differential equations

6.00%

Three Dimensional Geometry

5.67%

Trigonometry

5.67%

Vector Algebra

5.00%

Binomial theorem and its simple applications

3.33%

Permutations and combinations

3.33%

Grand Total

100.00%

Mathematics Important Topics

Here we are providing the important topics of chapter trigonometry. For the remaining chapters important topics candidate can go through the Most scoring topics in JEE Main Maths.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can the internet be used for the preparation of JEE main?
A:

Yes, the internet is helpful for preparation if used in the right way and for a limited time.

Q: What is the key for cracking the JEE main?
A:

Practice is the key for the preparation of the exam.

Q: What are the important topics for JEE main?
A:

Topics having higher weightage are important in every subject

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Very competitive, national level

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