JEE Main has three paper options: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Candidates should follow the paper-wise syllabus to avoid missing high-weightage units.

Paper 1 syllabus includes Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Key Mathematics units include:

• Sets, Relations and Functions.
• Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations.
• Matrices and Determinants.
• Permutations and Combinations.
• Binomial Theorem.
• Sequence and Series.
• Limit, Continuity and Differentiability.
• Integral Calculus and Differential Equations.
• Coordinate Geometry (Straight Line, Circle, Conics).
• Three Dimensional Geometry and Vector Algebra.
• Statistics and Probability.
• Trigonometry.

Physics syllabus broadly covers:

• Units & Measurements; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy & Power.
• Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Solids & Liquids.
• Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations & Waves.
• Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism.
• Electromagnetic Induction & AC; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics.
• Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation; Atoms & Nuclei; Electronic Devices.
• Experimental Skills (core lab observations and instruments).

Chemistry syllabus is divided into Physical, Inorganic and Organic chemistry.

Physical Chemistry

• Basic concepts, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding.
• Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium.
• Redox & Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics.

Inorganic Chemistry

• Periodic classification & periodicity.
• p-block, d & f block elements.
• Coordination compounds.

Organic Chemistry

• Purification & characterization, basic principles & reactions.
• Hydrocarbons; Halogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen compounds.
• Biomolecules and practical chemistry basics.

Paper 2A includes Mathematics + Aptitude Test + Drawing Test.

• Mathematics: Same core areas as Paper 1 (highly overlapping syllabus).
• Aptitude: Awareness of persons/buildings/materials, 3D visualization, analytical reasoning, scale & proportion, design and composition.
• Drawing: Sketching scenes (urban/rural), memory-based drawing, perspective and freehand composition.

Paper 2B includes Mathematics + Aptitude Test + Planning section.

• Planning: General awareness (cities, development issues, government programs), social sciences (resources, development, human settlements), and thinking skills (comprehension, maps, charts/graphs/tables).
• Aptitude: Similar to Paper 2A (visual, numerical and verbal reasoning).

• Make a unit-wise checklist and track completion weekly.
• Finish NCERT basics first for Chemistry and Modern Physics, then move to advanced problems.
• Do topic-wise PYQs after each unit and take 1 full mock weekly.
• Revise formulas daily (Maths/Physics) and reactions daily (Chemistry).

1) Is Paper 2A and Paper 2B syllabus different?

Yes. Paper 2A has a Drawing Test, while Paper 2B has a Planning section.

2) Is Maths syllabus same for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Maths syllabus is largely similar across papers, so preparation overlaps strongly.

3) What is the best way to cover the syllabus?

Complete NCERT + core notes first, then practice PYQs and mocks in a structured weekly plan.