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Updated on 12 May 2026, 13:06 IST
JEE Main 2027 is one of India’s largest and most competitive engineering entrance examinations, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other top engineering institutes across the country. The exam evaluates students on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based primarily on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum.
As of May 2026, NTA has not officially released the JEE Main 2027 syllabus PDF. The detailed syllabus and Information Bulletin are expected to be published around October 2026 on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. However, based on recent trends and the syllabus rationalisation introduced in previous years, experts expect the JEE Main 2027 syllabus to remain largely unchanged. No major additions or fresh topic deletions are anticipated at this stage.
Students preparing for JEE Main 2027 should therefore continue their preparation according to the current reduced syllabus, with a strong focus on high-weightage Class 11 and Class 12 chapters, NCERT concepts, and previous years’ question trends.
The JEE Main 2027 syllabus is the official NTA-prescribed list of topics from NCERT Classes 11 and 12 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 75 questions for 300 marks. The 2027 syllabus is expected to follow the same revised structure introduced by NTA in 2024 unless a fresh notification updates it. The official PDF will be released with the 2027 information brochure, expected around October 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main 2027 official information brochure (with the confirmed syllabus PDF) is expected in October 2026. Until then, students should follow the NTA-revised 2024 syllabus.
| Parameter | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2027 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Questions (Paper 1) | 75 (20 MCQ + 5 Numerical per subject) |
| Total Marks | 300 (100 per subject) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 wrong MCQ |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Sessions | January 2027 & April 2027 |
| Syllabus Basis | NCERT Class 11 & 12 |
| Current Syllabus Version | NTA Revised 2024 edition |
| PDF Availability | jeemain.nta.nic.in (expected Oct 2026) |
| Deleted Topics | Communication Systems, Mathematical Reasoning, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry |
Physics is considered the most scoring yet the most feared subject in JEE Main. The NTA syllabus divides Physics into Class 11 and Class 12 topics, spanning mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, optics, and modern physics. As per the 2024 revision, Communication Systems has been removed.
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
| Units & Measurement | SI units, dimensional analysis | Medium |
| Kinematics | Projectile, relative motion | High |
| Laws of Motion | Newton's laws, friction, circular motion | High |
| Work, Energy & Power | Work-energy theorem, collisions | High |
| Centre of Mass & Rotational Motion | Torque, MOI, rolling | High |
| Gravitation | Kepler's laws, escape velocity | Medium |
| Properties of Solids & Fluids | Elasticity, Bernoulli's theorem | Medium |
| Thermodynamics | Laws, Carnot engine, heat engines | High |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | Ideal gas law, degrees of freedom | Medium |
| Oscillations (SHM) | Springs, pendulums, energy in SHM | High |
| Waves | Doppler effect, standing waves | Medium |
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
| Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, capacitors | High |
| Current Electricity | Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge | High |
| Magnetic Effects of Current | Biot-Savart, Ampere's law | High |
| Magnetism & Matter | Magnetic materials, earth's field | Low |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday's law, inductance | High |
| Alternating Current | RLC circuits, resonance, transformers | High |
| Electromagnetic Waves | EM spectrum | Low |
| Ray Optics | Refraction, lenses, mirrors | High |
| Wave Optics | Young's double slit, diffraction | Medium |
| Dual Nature of Matter | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie | High |
| Atoms & Nuclei | Bohr model, radioactivity, binding energy | High |
| Semiconductors | p-n junction, logic gates | Medium |
Chemistry is split into three sections: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Historically, Chemistry tends to be the easiest section for students who have studied NCERT thoroughly, particularly Inorganic Chemistry.
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
| Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Mole concept, stoichiometry | Medium |
| Atomic Structure | Quantum numbers, electronic config | High |
| Chemical Bonding | VSEPR, hybridisation, MO theory | High |
| States of Matter | van der Waals equation, KTG | Medium |
| Thermodynamics | Hess's law, Gibbs energy, entropy | High |
| Equilibrium | Le Chatelier, pH, buffer, Ksp | High |
| Redox Reactions | Oxidation states, balancing | Medium |
| Electrochemistry | Nernst equation, Faraday's laws, EMF | High |
| Chemical Kinetics | Rate laws, Arrhenius equation | High |
| Solutions | Colligative properties, Raoult's law | Medium |
| Solid State | Unit cells, packing efficiency, defects | Medium |
| Surface Chemistry | Adsorption, colloids, catalysis | Low |
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
| Periodic Table & Periodicity | Trends in atomic properties | Medium |
| p-Block Elements | Groups 13–18, allotropes | High |
| d & f-Block Elements | Transition metals, oxidation states | High |
| Coordination Compounds | Werner's theory, IUPAC, CFT, VBT, isomerism | High |
| Hydrogen & s-Block | Hydrides, alkali/alkaline earth metals | Low |
| Metallurgy | Extraction, refining methods | Low |
| Chapter | Key Topics | Weightage |
| General Organic Chemistry (GOC) | IUPAC, inductive/resonance effects | High |
| Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic | Medium |
| Haloalkanes & Haloarenes | SN1, SN2, elimination | Medium |
| Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers | Acidic character, reactions | Medium |
| Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids | Nucleophilic addition, aldol condensation | High |
| Amines | Basicity, diazotization | Medium |
| Biomolecules | Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids | Medium |
Mathematics is often the differentiator in JEE Main rankings. Speed + accuracy matters. The syllabus spans 16 major units from Class 11 and 12, with heavy emphasis on Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry historically accounting for nearly 60–65% of questions.
| Chapter / Unit | Key Topics | Weightage |
| Sets, Relations & Functions | Types, inverse functions | Medium |
| Complex Numbers & Quadratics | Argand plane, nature of roots | High |
| Matrices & Determinants | Operations, inverse, Cramer's rule | High |
| Permutations & Combinations | nCr, nPr, distribution | Medium |
| Binomial Theorem | General term, coefficient finding | Medium |
| Sequences & Series | AP, GP, HP, AM-GM inequality | Medium |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | L'Hôpital, Rolle's theorem, IVT | High |
| Applications of Derivatives | Tangents, maxima-minima | High |
| Integral Calculus | Integration by parts, definite integrals | High |
| Differential Equations | Variable separable, linear first-order | Medium |
| Straight Lines & Coordinate Geometry | Slope, distance, section formula | High |
| Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola | Equations, properties, tangents | High |
| 3D Geometry | Lines in 3D, planes, skew lines | High |
| Vectors | Dot/cross product, scalar triple product | High |
| Probability & Statistics | Bayes' theorem, Bernoulli trials, variance | High |
| Trigonometry | Identities, inverse trig, triangles | High |
NTA revised the JEE Main syllabus in 2024. These deletions are expected to continue for the 2027 session.
| Subject | Deleted / Reduced Topic | Status |
| Physics | Communication Systems | Fully Deleted |
| Mathematics | Mathematical Reasoning | Fully Deleted |
| Mathematics | Mathematical Induction | Significantly Reduced |
| Chemistry | Polymers | Fully Deleted |
| Chemistry | Environmental Chemistry | Fully Deleted |
| Chemistry | Chemistry in Everyday Life | Fully Deleted |
| Chemistry | s-Block Elements (partial sub-topics) | Reduced |
Note: Always verify with the official NTA 2027 PDF (expected October 2026) before finalising preparation.
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| JEE Main Physics Syllabus | JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus |
| JEE Main Maths Syllabus | JEE Advanced Syllabus |
| Chapter | Avg. Questions | Est. Marks | Difficulty |
| Electrostatics + Current Electricity | 4–5 | 16–20 | High |
| Mechanics (Newton + WEP + COM) | 4–5 | 16–20 | High |
| Modern Physics (Atoms + Nuclei + Dual Nature) | 3–4 | 12–16 | Medium |
| Thermodynamics + KTG | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| Optics (Ray + Wave) | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| AC + EMI | 2–3 | 8–12 | High |
| SHM + Waves | 1–2 | 4–8 | Medium |
| Chapter | Avg. Questions | Est. Marks | Difficulty |
| Chemical Bonding + Atomic Structure | 3–4 | 12–16 | Medium |
| Thermodynamics + Equilibrium | 3–4 | 12–16 | Medium |
| Electrochemistry + Chemical Kinetics | 3–4 | 12–16 | Medium |
| Coordination Compounds | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids | 2–3 | 8–12 | High |
| p-Block + d-Block Elements | 2–3 | 8–12 | Low |
| Organic Reactions (GOC + Mechanisms) | 2–3 | 8–12 | High |
| Chapter | Avg. Questions | Est. Marks | Difficulty |
| Calculus (Limits + Derivatives + Integrals) | 6–8 | 24–32 | High |
| Coordinate Geometry (Circles + Conics) | 4–5 | 16–20 | High |
| 3D Geometry + Vectors | 3–4 | 12–16 | Medium |
| Probability + Statistics | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| Matrices & Determinants | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| Trigonometry | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
| Complex Numbers + Quadratics | 2–3 | 8–12 | Medium |
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in → find "Information Brochure / Syllabus" → download PDF. The 2027 PDF is expected in October 2026.
Until the 2027 notification is released, use the NTA 2024 revised syllabus PDF currently available on the same website. Avoid third-party PDFs.
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Yes, as per the latest available information. The 2027 syllabus is expected to follow the NTA 2024 revised syllabus, which is currently in use for 2025 and 2026. Any official change will be announced via the 2027 information brochure on jeemain.nta.nic.in (expected October 2026).
The syllabus was reduced in 2024 — topics like Communication Systems (Physics), Mathematical Reasoning (Maths), Polymers and Environmental Chemistry were deleted. No further reduction has been officially announced for 2027 as of mid-2026.
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject has 25 questions (20 MCQ + 5 Numerical) for 100 marks, totalling 75 questions and 300 marks.
Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Mechanics. Chemistry: Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry, Chemical Bonding. Mathematics: Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, 3D Geometry & Vectors.
Yes. NTA officially removed Communication Systems from the JEE Main Physics syllabus in the 2024 revision. Do not prepare this chapter.
From jeemain.nta.nic.in. The 2027 PDF will be released with the information brochure around October 2026. Until then, use the existing 2024 revised syllabus PDF available on the same site.
16 major units, covering Sets & Functions, Algebra (Complex Numbers, Matrices, P&C, Binomial, Sequences), Calculus (Differential + Integral), Coordinate Geometry, 3D Geometry, Vectors, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics.
Yes. All topics are drawn from NCERT Class 11 and 12. Questions can be application-based but all originate within the NCERT framework. NCERT is the foundation, particularly for Chemistry.
Month 1–2: Class 12 syllabus (higher weightage). Month 3–4: Class 11 syllabus. Month 5: Revision + chapter-wise PYQs. Month 6: Full mocks + error analysis + formula revision. Always prioritise high-weightage chapters.
GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Aldehydes & Ketones (aldol condensation, nucleophilic addition), Amines (basicity, diazotization), Haloalkanes (SN1/SN2), and Biomolecules. Reaction mechanisms are central to scoring well.
Yes — Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. Students can appear in one or both, and the best score from either session is used for qualifying.
Mathematical Induction was significantly reduced and Mathematical Reasoning largely removed in the 2024 revision. Both are expected to remain low-priority or absent for 2027. Confirm with the official PDF once released.
Master high-weightage chapters (Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Coordination Compounds). Maximise Chemistry accuracy (easiest to score 90+). Solve 10+ full-length mocks with error analysis. Manage time to attempt all 75 questions. Avoid guessing in MCQs.
NCERT is 80–90% sufficient for Inorganic Chemistry. For Physical and Organic Chemistry, additional practice books are needed (N. Avasthi for Physical, MS Chauhan for Organic) to handle application and numerical-type questions.
MCQs: +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect. Numerical-type (integer answer): +4 for correct, no negative marking. Total: 300 marks across 75 questions in Paper 1.
75 questions in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 25 per subject (20 MCQ + 5 Numerical). Students must attempt all 20 MCQs but have a choice in numerical-type questions (attempt any 5 out of 10 in each subject, as per recent exam pattern).
Chemistry is widely considered the easiest to maximise, especially Inorganic Chemistry which is largely NCERT-based. Students who revise NCERT Inorganic thoroughly can score 35–40 out of 40 marks in that section relatively consistently.