The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a revised syllabus for JEE Main 2024, streamlining the examination and reducing the burden on aspiring engineers. The revised syllabus has been reduced by approximately 25% to 35%, depending on the subject, with a focus on core concepts and eliminating overlapping topics.
| Unit | Name of the Topics |
| Physics and Measurement | Physics, technology, and society, accuracy and precision of measuring instruments |
| Kinematics | zero vector |
| Gravitation | Geostationary satellites |
| Properties of Solids And Liquids | Reynolds number, Newton’s law of cooling. |
| Thermodynamics | Carnot engine and its efficiency |
| Oscillations and Waves | Free, forced and damped oscillations, resonance.Doppler Effect in sound. |
| Current Electricity | Resistances of different materials.Colour code for resistors; Potentiometer – principle and its applications. |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Cyclotron, Earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements. Magnetic susceptibility and permeability. Hysteresis. Electromagnets and permanent magnets. |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Quality factor |
| Optics | Resolving power of microscopes and astronomical telescopes |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Davisson-Germer experiment |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Isotopes, isobars: isotones. Radioactivity- alpha. beta and gamma particles/rays and their properties; radioactive decay law. |
| Communication Systems | Whole chapter is removed |
| Electronic Devices | Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of a transistor: transistor as an amplifier (common emitter configuration) and oscillator. Transistor as a switch. |
| Unit | Detailed Topics |
| Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Physical quantities and their measurements in Chemistry, precision, and accuracy, significant figures. S.I.Units, dimensional analysis |
| Atomic Structure | Thomson and Rutherford atomic models and their limitations; |
| States of Matter | The whole chapter is removed |
| Surface Chemistry | The whole chapter is removed |
| P- Block Elements | Groupwise study of the p – p-block elements Group -13 Preparation, properties, and uses of boron and aluminium; Structure, properties, and uses of borax, boric acid, diborane, boron trifluoride, aluminium chloride, and alums. Group -14 The tendency for catenation; Structure, properties, and uses of Allotropes and oxides of carbon, silicon tetrachloride, silicates, zeolites, and silicones. Group -15 Properties and uses of nitrogen and phosphorus; Allotrophic forms of phosphorus; Preparation, properties, structure, and uses of ammonia, nitric acid, phosphine, and phosphorus halides, (PCl3. PCl5); Structures of oxides and oxoacids of nitrogen and phosphorus. Group -16 Preparation, properties, structures, and uses of ozone: Allotropic forms of sulphur; Preparation, properties, structures, and uses of sulphuric acid (including its industrial preparation); Structures of oxoacids of sulphur. Group-17 Preparation, properties, and uses of hydrochloric acid; Trends in the acidic nature of hydrogen halides; Structures of Interhalogen compounds and oxides and oxoacids of halogens. Group-18 Occurrence and uses of noble gases; Structures of fluorides and oxides of xenon. |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | The whole chapter is removed |
| Hydrogen | |
| S -Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | |
| Environmental Chemistry | |
| Polymers | |
| Chemistry In Everyday Life |
| Unit | Deleted Topics |
| Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | The square root of a complex number, triangle inequality |
| Matrices and Determinants | Properties of determinants, elementary transformations |
| Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | Properties of Binomial coefficients |
| Sequence and Series | Sum up to n terms of special series; Sn, Sn2, Sn3. Arithmetico-Geometric progression |
| Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability | Rolle’s and Lagrange’s Mean value Theorems |
| Integral Calculas | Integral as the limit of a sum |
| Co-Ordinate Geometry | Translation of axes, Straight line: equations of internal and external by sectors of angles between two lines . Equation of the family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines. Unlock the full solution & master the concept Get a detailed solution and exclusive access to our masterclass to ensure you never miss a concept Circle, conic sections: Condition for a line to be tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent. condition for Y = mx +c to be a tangent and point (s) of tangency. |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | Equations of a line and a plane in different forms, the intersection of a line and a plane, coplanar lines |
| Vector Algebra | Scalar and vector triple product |
| Statistics and Probability | Bernoulli trials, and binomial distribution |
| Trigonometry | Heights, and distance |
| Mathematical Inductions | The whole chapter is removed |
| Mathematical Reasoning | The whole chapter is removed |
With the reduced syllabus, candidates are advised to focus on the revised exam pattern and prioritize the remaining topics. The removal of specific issues provides an opportunity for students to concentrate on core concepts and strengthen their understanding of fundamental principles.
| Unit | Added Topics |
| Physics and Measurement | Units of measurements, System of Units, S I Units |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Motion in a vertical circle |
| Rotational Motion | Equilibrium of rigid bodies, comparison of linear and rotational motions |
| Gravitation | Motion of a satellite, period, and energy of satellite |
| Properties of Solids And Liquids | Effect of gravity on fluid pressure, critical velocity, excess of pressure across a curved surface. |
| Thermodynamics | Isothermal and adiabatic processes |
| Electrostatics | Potential difference |
| Current Electricity | mobility, and their relation with electric current, conductivity |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along its axis and perpendicular to its axis. Torque on a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field, the effect of temperature on magnetic properties. |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current |
No new topics are introduced in the Chemistry syllabus.
No new topics is added for Mathematics syllabus.
Key Takeaways:
The JEE Main Reduced Syllabus 2024 is a significant change that will impact the preparation strategies of aspiring engineers. By focusing on the revised syllabus and prioritizing core concepts, candidates can effectively prepare for the exam and achieve their goals.
Acing the JEE Main exam requires a comprehensive approach that involves understanding the syllabus, creating a structured study plan, utilizing effective study material, practicing regularly, prioritizing concept building, seeking clarification promptly, managing time efficiently, maintaining physical and mental well-being, staying motivated, and believing in oneself. Following these tips, aspiring engineers can effectively prepare for the JEE Main and achieve their desired goals.
Yes, the JEE Main 2024 syllabus has been reduced by approximately 25% to 35%, depending on the subject.
No, the JEE Main 2023 syllabus was not reduced.
The JEE Main 2025 syllabus has not yet been announced. However, it is likely to be similar to the JEE Main 2024 syllabus.
Yes, the JEE Main syllabus is subject to change from year to year. Candidates are advised to check the official NTA website for the latest syllabus updates.
