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JEE Main Syllabus 2018 – The syllabus of JEE Main 2018 announced by CBSE, the exam conducting authority must be studied by all candidates appearing for the exam. The JEE Main 2018 syllabus announced will be for the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. However, the syllabus for JEE Main 2018 will contain the subject-wise topics and subtopics covered in the entrance examination, in detail for both Papers I and II. The official JEE main syllabus is a very important component of the preparation package as it helps the candidate streamline his/her preparation. To begin with, it will help the candidate identify which topics are essential and which are not. Using the JEE Main syllabus 2018, the candidate can also figure out scoring areas as well identify areas that are a weak link and work on them. To be more effective in his/her preparation, the candidate may also check out the question papers of previous years, and see how the syllabus and the questions asked in JEE Main converge. To help the candidate in this direction, the code-wise question JEE Main question papers of the previous two editions are included in this article. Read the entire article to get the complete details about JEE Main syllabus 2018.
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JEE Main 2018 Syllabus
Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech/BE courses, have to appear in Paper I of JEE Main 2018, while those applying for B.Architecture/B. Planning have to appear in Paper II. The syllabi of both the papers is different and are given in detail below. In case a candidate seeks admission to both the streams, the candidate will have to appear in both JEE Main Papers I and II.
JEE Main Syllabus 2018 for Paper I
Mathematics |
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Physics |
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Chemistry | Physical Chemistry
Some basic concepts in chemistry States of matter Atomic structure Chemical bonding and molecular structure Chemical thermodynamics Solutions Equilibrium Redox reactions and electrochemistry Chemical kinetics Surface chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Purification and characterisation of organic compounds Hydrocarbons Chemistry in everyday life Principles related to practical chemistry Organic compounds containing halogens Organic compounds containing oxygen Organic compounds containing nitrogen Polymers Some basic principles of organic chemistry Biomolecules
Inorganic Chemistry
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Hydrogen Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals) Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements D - and f - block elements Co-ordination compounds Environmental chemistry General principles and processes of isolation of metals |
JEE Main Syllabus 2018 for Paper II (Aptitude Test B. Arch/B.Planning)
Part I | Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials.) Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build—environment. Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualising. different sides of three dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal). |
Part II | Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, substraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, ect.), lanscape (river fronts, jungles, trees,plants, etc.) and rural life, |
Note: For the aptitude test, candidates have to bring along their own geometry box, pencils, erasers, color pencils, and crayons.
Previous years question papers of JEE Main
“Practice makes a person perfect”. The JEE Main 2017 and 2016 question papers for the corresponding codes are given below. The candidate can go through the question papers, analyse the question pattern and type, and prepare holistically for JEE Main 2018.
JEE Main 2017 Paper 1
Code A | Code B | Code C | Code D |
JEE Main 2016 Paper 1
Code E | Code F | Code G | Code H |
JEE Main 2018 Exam Pattern
The exam conducting authority hasn’t yet released the exam pattern of JEE Main. But the exam pattern isn’t expected to vary much from the previous edition. So here we bring you the pattern of JEE Main 2018 for your benefit. If at all any chances are incorporated to the exam pattern, it will be updated the moment the new notification is available. Candidates will have better chances to crack JEE Main if they will study by the complete JEE Main syllabus 2018.
Salient points of the Exam Pattern of JEE Main 2018
JEE Main comprises of two papers – Paper I (B.E./ B.Tech) and Paper II ( B.Arch/B. Planning). Candidates may opt for any of the two papers, or they may attend both. The salient points of the exam pattern for both the papers are given below:
Paper I
The test will be of 3 hours duration
The question paper of Paper I will include three sections of equal weightage: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics,
The type of questions asked will be multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each question will be accompanied by four resoponses, out of which only one is correct
For correct response will be awarded 4 marks, while every wrong answer will be penalised by ¼ (one fourth) marks
The mode of exam can be either pen or paper OR computer based
Paper II
The duration of the exam is 3 hours
The paper will include three parts:
Mathematics – Part I
Aptitude Test – Part II
Drawing Test – Part III
Questions types include objective type questions in addition to questions that test the drawing aptitude of the candidate.
Part 1 & 2 have negative marking with correct response will be awarded 4 marks, while every wrong answer will be penalised by ¼ (one fourth) marks
Book suggestion for JEE Main 2018 preparation
If you have the right set of books, you can start with your preparation for the exam knowing you are in safe hands. All you need to do is get buried in them, and off course with a proper study plan and strategy!
JEE Main 2018 Preparation: Best Books
Section | Books |
Physics | Concepts of Physics by H. C Verma Vol 1 and Vol 2 Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov Elements of Dynamics by S.L.Loney Arihant Physics by D. C. Pandey Advanced level Physics by Nelson and Parker Fundamentals of Physics Resnick, Halliday, Walker |
Chemistry |
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Mathematics |
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