JEE Main syllabus

Computer-based Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech: 75 questions in 180 minutes on one clock, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, +4 and −1 on both the multiple-choice and the numerical questions.

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

Mathematics

25 questions, 100 marks: Section A has 20 multiple-choice questions and Section B has 5 integer answers · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer in Section A and in Section B. An unanswered question scores 0. A Section B answer is an integer, rounded to the nearest integer.

  • Sets, relations and functions
  • Complex numbers and quadratic equations
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Permutations and combinations
  • Binomial theorem
  • Sequences and series
  • Limit, continuity and differentiability
  • Integral calculus
  • Differential equations
  • Coordinate geometry, including the straight line, circle and conic sections
  • Three-dimensional geometry
  • Vector algebra
  • Statistics and probability
  • Trigonometry

Physics

25 questions, 100 marks: Section A has 20 multiple-choice questions and Section B has 5 integer answers · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer in Section A and in Section B. An unanswered question scores 0. A Section B answer is an integer, rounded to the nearest integer.

  • Units and measurements
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of motion
  • Work, energy and power
  • Rotational motion
  • 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
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Optics
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Atoms and nuclei
  • Electronic devices
  • Experimental skills listed in the syllabus

Chemistry

25 questions, 100 marks: Section A has 20 multiple-choice questions and Section B has 5 integer answers · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer in Section A and in Section B. An unanswered question scores 0. A Section B answer is an integer, rounded to the nearest integer.

  • Some basic concepts of chemistry
  • Atomic structure
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Chemical thermodynamics
  • Solutions
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox reactions and electrochemistry
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Classification of elements and periodicity
  • p-block elements (groups 13 to 18)
  • d- and f-block elements
  • Coordination compounds
  • Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
  • Some basic principles of organic chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen or nitrogen
  • Biomolecules
  • Principles related to practical chemistry

Paper 2A (B.Arch)

Mathematics

25 questions, 100 marks: 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 integer answers · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer, including a wrong integer. An unanswered question scores 0.

  • The mathematics syllabus printed for Paper 2A, the same unit list as Paper 1 mathematics

Aptitude Test

50 questions, 200 marks · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one answer. An unanswered question scores 0.

  • Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects and texture
  • Visualising three-dimensional objects from drawings
  • Analytical reasoning and mental ability
  • Scale, proportion, colour, texture, and 2D and 3D composition

Drawing Test

2 questions, 100 marks · Within the 3 hours

Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks. The bulletin excepts the drawing test from negative marking. This site does not offer the drawing test; the response type here only records that the marks are awarded by a person.

  • Sketching scenes and activities from memory: urbanscape, landscape and rural life, on a drawing sheet

Paper 2B (B.Planning)

Mathematics

25 questions, 100 marks: 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 integer answers · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer, including a wrong integer. An unanswered question scores 0.

  • The mathematics syllabus printed for Paper 2B, the same unit list as Paper 1 mathematics

Aptitude Test

50 questions, 200 marks · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one answer. An unanswered question scores 0.

  • Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects and texture
  • Visualising three-dimensional objects from drawings
  • Analytical reasoning and mental ability
  • Scale, proportion, colour, texture, and 2D and 3D composition

Planning Based Questions

25 questions, 100 marks · Within the 3 hours

4 marks for a right answer. 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one answer. An unanswered question scores 0.

  • General awareness of cities, development issues and government programmes
  • Social sciences: nationalism, resources, human settlements, the constitution, the economy, population and urbanisation
  • Thinking skills: comprehension, map reading, charts and basic statistics