University Institute of Engineering, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
Among top 1% Universities in India (QS World University Rankings 2027)
JEE Main High-Scoring Chapters and Topics 2027 - If you’re preparing for JEE Main 2027, you should know that not every chapter in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths carries the same weightage in the JEE Main exam. Some chapters have more questions asked in the exam repeatedly, and some do not. Knowing the JEE Main high-scoring Cchapters and topics 2027 will help to build the preparation strategy better.
This Story also Contains
In this article, we will break down the JEE Main High Scoring Chapters 2027 and JEE Main High Scoring Topics 2027 of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. This will help you in your last few months of preparation rather than skipping a whole chapter to prioritize a high weightage topic.
JEE Main 2027 is a speed-and-accuracy exam. In the exam, aspirants get only 40-45 minutes for MCQs and numerical value questions; so taking so much time for revising the topics with very low weightage is not worth it. Chapter-wise weightage analysis helps you:
Prioritise revision in the final months when time is limited
Identify easily scoring chapters that are conceptually manageable but score-heavy
Balance your NCERT-based preparation with chapters that reward formula fluency and quick problem-solving
Avoid the trap of overinvesting in chapters that rarely contribute more than one question
Also Read: JEE Main Last 10 Year Question paper with Solution
Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.
To gain good marks in physics, aspirants need to master mechanics, electricity & magnetism, and modern physics chapters. Based on past-year trends, these are the chapters that constantly has highest number of questions:
Physics is one of the longest and most time-consuming subjects. Given below are the high-weightage chapters for JEE Main Physics for Class 11:
Chapter Name | No. of Questions (Out of 475) | Weightage |
39 | 8.21% | |
26 | 5.47% | |
24 | 5.05% | |
23 | 4.84% | |
21 | 4.42% | |
18 | 3.79% | |
18 | 3.79% | |
18 | 3.79% | |
15 | 3.16% | |
11 | 2.32% |
Students can refer to the table given below to check the high-weightage chapters for JEE Main Physics for Class 12:
Chapter Name | No. of Questions (Out of 475) | Weightage |
56 | 11.79% | |
39 | 8.21% | |
29 | 6.11% | |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | 25 | 5.26% |
24 | 5.05% | |
24 | 5.05% | |
20 | 4.21% | |
17 | 3.58% | |
16 | 3.37% | |
Experimental skills | 12 | 2.53% |
The most repeated topics of the past year for JEE Main Physics are given below in the table:
Topic Name | No. of Questions Asked |
3 | |
Application of Dimensional Analysis (I)- To find the dimension of a physical constant | 3 |
3 | |
De-Broglie wavelength of an electron | 4 |
Electrostatic Potential energy | 4 |
Faraday's law of induction | 3 |
Heat and power developed in a resistor | 3 |
3 | |
6 | |
Meter Bridge | 3 |
Nature of Electromagnetic Waves | 5 |
Parallel and Perpendicular Axis Theorem | 3 |
Parallel Grouping of Resistance | 4 |
3 | |
Stokes' Law & Terminal Velocity | 3 |
To measure the diameter of a small spherical cylindrical body using vernier callipers | 3 |
Young's double-slit experiment- 2 | 3 |
Chemistry is the most scoring and time-saving subject if students prepare properly from NCERT because most of the questions in chemistry are directly asked from the NCERT.
The JEE Mains 2027 Class 11 Chemistry chapter-wise weightage helps students identify the most important and scoring topics from Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
Chapter Name | No. of Questions(Out of 475) | Weightage |
30 | 6.32% | |
26 | 5.47% | |
26 | 5.47% | |
26 | 5.47% | |
24 | 5.05% | |
24 | 5.05% | |
23 | 4.84% | |
19 | 4.00% | |
19 | 4.00% |
The JEE Mains 2027 Class 12 Chemistry chapter-wise weightage helps you identify the most important and scoring topics from Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
Chapter Name | No. of Questions | Weightage |
40 | 8.42% | |
36 | 7.58% | |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 27 | 5.68% |
27 | 5.68% | |
26 | 5.47% | |
24 | 5.05% | |
22 | 4.63% | |
22 | 4.63% | |
18 | 3.79% | |
9 | 1.89% | |
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | 7 | 1.47% |
The list of most repeated topics from the past year is given below in the table. Prioritise them for better preparation.
Chapter Name | Topic Name | No. of Questions Asked |
Atomic Structure | Line spectrum of hydrogen | 6 |
Biomolecules | Carbohydrates | 3 |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) Theory | 4 |
Chemical Thermodynamics | Isothermal Reversible And Isothermal Irreversible | 3 |
Classification of Elements and Periodic Table | Ionisation Enthalpy or Ionisation Potential | 3 |
Co-ordination Compounds | Crystal Field Splitting in Octahedral Field | 5 |
Co-ordination Compounds | Magnetic Moment(On the Basis of VBT) | 4 |
Co-ordination Compounds | Stereoisomerism | 5 |
Co-ordination Compounds | 23 | |
d - and f - BLOCK ELEMENTS | K2Cr2O7 | 5 |
d - and f - BLOCK ELEMENTS | 11 | |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Hoffmann Bromamide Reaction | 3 |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Haloform Reaction | 4 |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Properties of Alcohols | 4 |
Organic Compounds containing Oxygen | Reduction and Oxidation Reaction | 3 |
p- Block Elements | Group 15 - Physical and Chemical Properties: EC, R, IE, EN, hydrides | 4 |
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | Introduction to Salt Analysis: | 4 |
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | 5 | |
Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds | Carius Method (Halogen and Sulphur) | 5 |
Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry | Nernst Equation | 4 |
Solutions | Elevation in Boiling Point | 3 |
Solutions | Vapour Pressure of Solution Containing Two Volatile Liquids | 3 |
Some basic concepts in chemistry | Stoichiometry, Stoichiometric Calculations And Limiting Reagent | 7 |
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Structural Isomerism | 3 |
The questions in Maths in JEE Main are asked mostly from Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra. These three areas together typically account for well over half the Maths section.
Chapter Name | No. of Questions | Weightage |
Co-ordinate Geometry | 73 | 15.37% |
53 | 11.16% | |
38 | 8.00% | |
35 | 7.37% | |
35 | 7.37% | |
34 | 7.16% | |
Matrices and Determinants | 33 | 6.95% |
Statistics and Probability | 32 | 6.74% |
29 | 6.11% | |
29 | 6.11% | |
25 | 5.26% | |
21 | 4.42% | |
20 | 4.21% | |
Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | 18 | 3.79% |
The list of most repeated topics of maths is given in the table below to make your preparation strategy easy so that you don't skip these high-priority topics.
Topic Name | No. of Questions Asked |
Domain of function, Co-domain, Range of function | 5 |
Relation Between Roots and Coefficient of Quadratic Equation | 3 |
Linear Differential Equation | 7 |
Quadratic Equation | 3 |
Properties of the Definite Integral (Part 2) - King's Property | 4 |
Properties of Binomial Theorem and Binomial Coefficient (Part 1) | 4 |
Random Variables and their Probability Distributions | 3 |
Vector (or Cross) Product of Two Vectors | 8 |
Area Bounded by Two Curves | 6 |
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF COUNTING | 6 |
Dispersion (Variance and Standard Deviation) | 5 |
Length of Latusrectum and Parametric Equation of Hyperbola | 5 |
Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive relation | 5 |
Dot (Scalar) Product of Two Vectors | 4 |
Horizontal and Vertical Ellipse | 4 |
Modulus of complex number and its Properties | 4 |
Distance of a Point From a Line | 3 |
Domain and range of Inverse Trigonometric Function (Part 1) | 3 |
Equations for a Line in Space | 3 |
Geometric Progression | 3 |
Monotonicity (Increasing and Decreasing Function) | 3 |
Properties of Adjoint of Matrix | 3 |
Section Formula, Direction Cosines and Direction Ratio | 3 |
Shortest Distance between Two Lines | 3 |
Sum of n terms of an AP | 3 |
Summation by Sigma Operator | 3 |
The priority order of chapters subject-wise is given in this section:
Physics: For physics you priority order should be: Current Electricity → Modern Physics → Rotational Motion → EM Induction & AC → Wave/Ray Optics → Thermodynamics.
Chemistry: For chemistry, reading NCERT is a must because mostly questions are NCERT-based: Coordination Compounds → Periodic Properties → Equilibrium → Electrochemistry → Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids → p-Block
Maths: Every chapter is important, but you can prioritise: Coordinate Geometry → Integral Calculus → Differential Calculus → Complex Numbers → Matrices & Determinants → Vectors/3D.
After knowing the weightage of chapters, plan your preparation strategy. Some of the preparation tips are given below:
Preparation Tip | How to Follow It |
NCERT First, Always | Give priority to NCERT, especially for Inorganic Chemistry and conceptual Physics. Many direct questions are based on concepts and statements given in NCERT. |
Create Formula Sheets | Prepare single-page formula sheets for Calculus and Coordinate Geometry. Revise these formulas regularly, especially during the last month before the exam. |
Solve Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | Practise at least 8–10 years of chapter-wise JEE Main PYQs for all the high-weightage topics. Focus on identifying repeated concepts and question patterns. |
Take Mock Tests Under Timed Conditions | Attempt regular mock tests within the actual exam time limit. This helps you apply your knowledge while improving speed, accuracy, and time management. |
Maintain an Error Log | Keep a record of mistakes made in high-weightage chapters. Review these mistakes regularly to avoid repeating them and maximise your scoring potential. |
Students can refer to the books given below for JEE preparation. All of the books have been listed based on candidate and expert recommendations. By referring to these books, students can prepare for JEE 2027 effectively.
NCERT Textbook
H.C. Verma
DC Pandey
Among top 1% Universities in India (QS World University Rankings 2027)
#1 ranked University for Computer Science (Times Higher Education Rankings 2025) | 20+ Future-Ready Specializations
NCERT Textbook
Organic Chemistry by O. P. Tandon & Morrison Boyd
M.S. Chauhan
NCERT Book
RD Sharma
Arihant
JEE Main PYQs
60+ Years of Education Legacy | UGC & AICTE Approved | Prestigious Scholarship Worth 6 Crores
Scholars’ Round Deadline: 14th Nov’26 | Earn upto 50% merit Scholarship + 10% for top performers | EFMD Accredited | AACSB (USA) & AMDISA Member | Highest CTC 28 LPA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NCERT is a must because questions are asked directly, but mostly for Theory and Inorganic Chemistry. But for scoring 90+ marks in Chemistry, you must practise PYQs.
JEE Main Physics most scoring chapters are Optics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Rotational Motion, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Oscillations and Waves, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Atoms and Nuclei, and the Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism.
JEE Main 2027 chapter-wise weightage gives you the number of questions from each chapter, based on the past year’s exam patterns.
Chemistry is the most scoring subject, most of the questions are NCERT-based and theory-based. In Physics and Maths, questions are lengthy and calculative.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Devendra,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily provides the official JEE Main syllabus, previous-year question papers, answer keys and mock tests rather than complete chapter-wise preparation notes. You can access these resources through the official JEE Main website.
Hello student!
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.
You can check the complete
Hello!
Check the below resources to access the JEE Main, NDA Physics Sample Papers:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-mains-physics-sample-paper
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2027-physics-sample-paper
https://competition.careers360.com/download/nda-sample-papers-previous-years
Hope it helps!
Hello student!
Check the link below to find the JEE Main High Scoring Chapters and Topics:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-highest-scoring-chapters-and-topics
You may also check the chapterwise weightage by clicking the link below:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-chapter-wise-weightage
Hope it helps.
Hello Bhumi,
Here are the links you asked for. I hope they serve your purpose.
#1 ranked University for Computer Science (Times Higher Education Rankings 2025) | 20+ Future-Ready Specializations
Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Get Upto 100% Scholarships
60+ Years of Education Legacy | UGC & AICTE Approved | Prestigious Scholarship Worth 6 Crores
Scholars’ Round Deadline: 14th Nov’26 | Earn upto 50% merit Scholarship + 10% for top performers | EFMD Accredited | AACSB (USA) & AMDISA Member | Highest CTC 28 LPA
Diploma (17 Specializations), B.Tech / B.Tech (Hons.) / IE-B.Tech - 4 years - 25+ specializations | M. Tech - 14+ specializations | Highest CTC – 60 LPA
Special Scholarship for Students from Goa (Get an exclusive scholarship of ₹20,000 if you're a Goa-based student) | Bringing Parul Education Trust's 30-year Education Legacy to Goa