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JEE Main Chapter wise Weightage 2026: Understanding the chapter-wise weightage for JEE Main 2026 is crucial for aspirants aiming to optimize their preparation and focus on high-yield areas. Over the years, certain chapters across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics have consistently carried more weight in the exam, making them strategically important. For instance, topics like Modern Physics in Physics, Thermodynamics in Chemistry, and Calculus in Mathematics often feature prominently. Analyzing these trends helps students allocate their time more effectively, strengthen frequently tested concepts, and approach their revision with greater precision and confidence.
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Let's look at the chapterwise weightage as per latest JEE Main question paper:
Chapter Name | No. of Questions (April Session) | No. of Questions (January Session) | Weightage (%) |
Optics | 30 | 33 | 12.60% |
Electrostatics | 23 | 28 | 10.20% |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | 21 | 22 | 8.60% |
Physics and Measurement | 15 | 14 | 5.80% |
Rotational Motion | 15 | 16 | 6.20% |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 14 | 16 | 6.00% |
Atoms and Nuclei | 13 | 10 | 4.60% |
Oscillations and Waves | 12 | 9 | 4.20% |
Kinematics | 11 | 11 | 4.40% |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen, Co-ordination Compounds, Redox Reaction And Electrochemistry are the high weightage chapters of JEE Main Chemistry. Check below to know the chapter weightage for JEE Mains Chemistry-
Chapter Name | No. of Questions | Weightage |
Co-ordination Compounds | 21 | 9.33% |
Chemical Thermodynamics | 16 | 7.11% |
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | 16 | 7.11% |
Hydrocarbons | 14 | 6.22% |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | 13 | 5.78% |
Chemical Kinetics | 13 | 5.78% |
Solutions | 13 | 5.78% |
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | 13 | 5.78% |
p-Block Elements | 12 | 5.33% |
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | 12 | 5.33% |
d- and f-Block Elements | 11 | 4.89% |
Equilibrium | 11 | 4.89% |
Biomolecules | 10 | 4.44% |
Atomic Structure | 10 | 4.44% |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 10 | 4.44% |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 8 | 3.56% |
Classification of Elements and Periodic Table | 8 | 3.56% |
Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds | 7 | 3.11% |
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | 5 | 2.22% |
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | 2 | 0.89% |
Co-ordinate geometry, integral calculus, three-dimensional geometry, limit, continuity and differentiability are the most topics in JEE Main Mathematics. Below is the list of chapter weightage for JEE Mains Maths
Chapter Name | No. of Questions | Weightage |
Co-ordinate Geometry | 43 | 19.11% |
Integral Calculus | 23 | 10.22% |
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | 23 | 10.22% |
Sets, Relations and Functions | 17 | 7.56% |
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 16 | 7.11% |
Sequence and Series | 16 | 7.11% |
Matrices and Determinants | 15 | 6.67% |
Statistics and Probability | 14 | 6.22% |
Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | 12 | 5.33% |
Three Dimensional Geometry | 12 | 5.33% |
Trigonometry | 10 | 4.44% |
Vector Algebra | 9 | 4.00% |
Permutations and Combinations | 8 | 3.56% |
Differential Equations | 7 | 3.11% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The highest weightage chapters in JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are as follows
Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
Current Electricity | Co-ordination Compounds | Co-ordinate Geometry |
Optics | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Integral Calculus |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | Hydrocarbons | Three Dimensional Geometry |
Oscillations And Waves | P- Block Elements | Vector Algebra |
Kinematics | Redox Reaction And Electrochemistry | Sets, Relations And Functions |
Gravitation | Matrices And Determinants |
JEE Main is held for 300 marks. Marks above 200+ are considered good marks and will help to secure the 95-99 percentile. Whereas, 120 is considered to be an average mark in JEE Main, with a percentile ranging between 95-96%.
The most weighted chapter in JEE Main for Maths are
Co-ordinate Geometry
Integral Calculus
Sets, Relations And Functions
Three Dimensional Geometry
Matrices And Determinants
Limit, Continuity And Differentiability
Vector Algebra
Permutations And Combinations
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there is no fixed marks requirement to appear JEE Mains exams you just need to complete your 12th with
Hey ,
If you are preparing for you jee mains 2026 then yes P block holds a good weightage in your exams as it is a part of chemistry . And yes P block elements is included in jee mains 2026 syllabus so it is good for you to prepare for the exams accordingly and does not leave this leave for the same thankyou .
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It is available in PDF format with solutions.you can easily download it..
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