# JEE Main Syllabus & Exam Pattern

> JEE Main PCM syllabus bullets, marking scheme, eligibility snapshot, and brochure cautions.

Source: https://previousyearquestions.app/jee-main/syllabus-pattern/

JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. This page summarises the JEE Main exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus as a study snapshot for previous year question practice. Confirm eligibility, dates and marking in the latest official notification on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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Pattern and syllabus notes below are a study snapshot for PYQ practice. Always cross-check the latest notification and information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in before you finalise eligibility, fees, or marking assumptions.
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## Pattern snapshot

CBT with three subjects. Exact Section A/B counts and numerical options can change - verify the information bulletin for your session.

| Section | Duration | Questions (typical) | Marking |
|---------|----------|---------------------|---------|
| Physics | Shared paper timer | As notified (MCQ + numerical) | +4 / −1 typical on MCQs; numerical rules as notified |
| Chemistry | Shared paper timer | As notified | Same family of rules - confirm brochure |
| Mathematics | Shared paper timer | As notified | Often the time sink - practise selection on PYQs |

Multiple sessions mean normalised scores. Use PYQs to build skill; use official NTA metrics for rank interpretation.

## Marking scheme (study snapshot)

| Question type | Correct | Wrong | Notes |
|---------------|---------|-------|-------|
| MCQ (typical) | +4 | −1 | Confirm live brochure |
| Numerical value | +4 | Often 0 negative | Attempt rules/options vary by year |
| Unattempted | 0 | 0 | Skipping is strategic |

Numbers above are typical of recent cycles. Confirm exact marks, negatives, and sectional rules in the current brochure.

## Detailed syllabus bullets (for mapping PYQ misses)

### Physics

- Mechanics and properties of matter
- Thermodynamics and kinetic theory
- Electromagnetism and current electricity
- Optics and waves
- Modern physics and semiconductors as listed

### Chemistry

- Physical chemistry numericals and equilibrium
- Organic reaction mechanisms and named reactions as in syllabus
- Inorganic periodic properties, bonding, coordination (as listed)
- Environmental/chemistry in everyday life topics if in syllabus

### Mathematics

- Algebra: quadratic, sequences, complex numbers, matrices (as listed)
- Calculus: limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equations
- Coordinate geometry and conics
- Trigonometry and inverse trig
- Vectors, 3D geometry, probability/statistics as listed

## Eligibility snapshot

- Class 12 (or equivalent) with required subjects as per NTA brochure
- Year of passing / attempt rules as notified
- Age and qualifying exam criteria per information bulletin

Eligibility can change by year (age, attempts, degree, category rules). Treat this as orientation only.

## Who runs it and how often

- **Exam:** Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)
- **Conducted by:** NTA
- **Typical frequency:** Multiple sessions per year
- **Category:** Engineering & Tech
- **Official site:** [jeemain.nta.nic.in](https://jeemain.nta.nic.in)

## Link PYQs to syllabus

1. Take one recent full paper under realistic timing.
2. Map every miss to a syllabus bullet above.
3. Study that bullet from your primary resource (notes/textbook).
4. Re-solve only those PYQs before the next full paper.
5. Update your error log with the syllabus tag so weak areas compound correctly.

## Brochure caution

Do not rely on undated coaching PDFs for duration, number of questions, or negative marking. Screenshot or bookmark the **current** information bulletin. If a PYQ set disagrees with the latest pattern, still use it for skill practice, but do not treat its structure as the live exam.

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