The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions: from January 21 to 30, 2026, and later in April. The syllabus for 2026 is expected to remain largely the same as the previous year, based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 syllabus covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), with separate sets for Papers 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning)[3][1].
The exam will include two sections per subject:
- Section A: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Section B: 5 compulsory numerical value questions (no choice)
Each correct answer in both sections awards +4 marks, with a -1-mark penalty for wrong answers [1].
Key changes include reduction in the syllabus made in 2024 and minor updates in Physics in 2025. The high-weightage topics expected to appear prominently in the syllabus include:
| Subject | High Weightage Topics | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Transition Elements, Coordination Chemistry | 3 | 12 |
| Periodic Table, Representative Elements | 3 | 12 | |
| Thermodynamics, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding | 2 each | 8 each | |
| Physics | Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics | 3-5 each | 8-20 |
| Mathematics | Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Complex Numbers | 2-5 each | 8-20 |
The detailed syllabus and exam brochure including eligibility, pattern, and marking scheme will be available on the official NTA website before the exam [3][2].
For preparation, aspirants should focus on the latest NCERT-based syllabus, especially the topics with higher marks weightage, as the syllabus for JEE Main 2026 has been streamlined to reduce some content [2][4].
