The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a crucial gateway for aspiring engineers to gain admission to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other esteemed engineering colleges across India. Understanding the JEE Main syllabus is paramount for effective preparation.
Key Points:
- JEE Main 2025 assesses candidates across three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- The syllabus is primarily based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.
- The exam is conducted in two sessions – January and April.
JEE Main Syllabus 2025: Section-Wise Breakdown
- Physics
- Units and Measurements: Units, Dimensions, Errors in Measurement, Significant Figures.
- Kinematics: Motion in a straight line, Projectile Motion, Circular Motion, Relative Motion.
- Laws of Motion: Newton’s Laws of Motion, Friction, Work, Energy, Power.
- Rotational Motion: Torque, Moment of Inertia, Angular Momentum, Conservation of Angular Momentum.
- Gravitation: Universal Law of Gravitation, Gravitational Potential Energy, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion.
- Properties of Solids and Liquids: Elasticity, Surface Tension, Viscosity.
- Thermodynamics: Heat, Work, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics.
- Kinetic Theory of Gases: Kinetic Theory of Gases, Ideal Gas Equation, Degrees of Freedom.
- Oscillations and Waves: Simple Harmonic Motion, Wave Motion, Sound Waves.
- Electrostatics: Electric Charge, Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Electric Potential.
- Current Electricity: Electric Current, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Electrical Circuits.
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism: Magnetic Field, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Electromagnetic Induction.
- Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electromagnetic Waves, Polarization.
- Optics: Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization.
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation: Photoelectric Effect, de Broglie Hypothesis.
- Atoms and Nuclei: Atomic Structure, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions.
- Semiconductor Electronics: Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Logic Gates.
- Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry:
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry: Atomic Mass, Molecular Mass, Mole Concept.
- Structure of Atom: Bohr’s Model, Quantum Numbers, Electronic Configuration.
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure: Lewis Structure, VSEPR Theory, Hybridization.
- States of Matter: Gases, Liquids, Solids.
- Thermodynamics: First Law of Thermodynamics, Enthalpy, Entropy.
- Equilibrium: Chemical Equilibrium, Ionic Equilibrium.
- Redox Reactions: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, Electrochemical Cells.
- Chemical Kinetics: Rate of Reaction, Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction.
- Surface Chemistry: Adsorption, Colloids.
- Solutions: Concentration Units, Colligative Properties.
- Inorganic Chemistry:
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Periodic Table, Periodic Trends.
- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals: Metallurgy.
- Hydrogen: Preparation, Properties, and Uses.
- s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals): Group 1 and Group 2 elements.
- p-Block Elements: Group 13 to Group 18 elements.
- d- and f-Block Elements: Transition Metals, Lanthanides, Actinides.
- Coordination Compounds: Coordination Number, Isomerism.
- Organic Chemistry:
- Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds: Techniques of Purification, Qualitative Analysis.
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry: IUPAC Nomenclature, Isomerism.
- Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
- Organic Compounds Containing Halogens: Haloalkanes, Haloarenes.
- Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen: Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives.
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen: Amines, Diazonium Salts.
- Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Nucleic Acids.
- Polymers: Types of Polymers, Polymerization Reactions.
- Chemistry in Everyday Life: Drugs, Dyes, Detergents, Food, and Beverages.
- Physical Chemistry:
- Mathematics
- Sets, Relations, and Functions: Sets, Relations, Functions, Inverse Functions, Composite Functions.
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations: Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Roots of Quadratic Equations.
- Matrices and Determinants: Matrices, Determinants, Properties of Determinants, Inverse of a Matrix.
- Permutations and Combinations: Fundamental Principle of Counting, Permutations, Combinations.
- Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications: Binomial Theorem, Pascal’s Triangle.
- Sequences and Series: Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Arithmetic-Geometric Progression.
- Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability: Limits, Continuity, Differentiability, Derivatives.
- Integral Calculus: Integration, Methods of Integration, Definite Integrals, Applications of Integrals.
- Differential Equations: Order and Degree of Differential Equations, Solutions of Differential Equations.
- Coordinate Geometry: Straight Lines, Circles, Conics (Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola).
- Three-Dimensional Geometry: Vectors, Lines, Planes.
- Vector Algebra: Vectors, Scalar and Vector Product, Scalar Triple Product.
- Statistics and Probability: Measures of Central Tendency, Probability, Random Variables, Probability Distributions.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios, Trigonometric Identities, Trigonometric Equations.
Note:
- This is a general overview of the JEE Main syllabus.
- For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official NTA JEE Main website.
- The syllabus may undergo minor changes from year to year, so it’s crucial to check the official notification for the latest updates.
By thoroughly understanding the JEE Main syllabus and dedicating consistent effort to your preparation, you can increase your chances of success in this challenging examination.
