• Updated on 11 Sept, 2025 by Souvik
JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 is going to be released soon. IIT Roorkee will release JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 at the official website at jeeadv.ac.in. JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 covers the same topics as in classes 11 and 12. Candidates can check the topics in JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Some of the important topics from the above-mentioned subjects are: Mechanics, Electrodynamics for Physics, Aromatic Compounds, p-Block Elements for Chemistry, Algebra, Calculus, etc. for Maths respectively. There will be two papers in JEE Advanced 2026, each containing questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
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JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for Physics
While preparing for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, students must know that advanced physics will include a variety of topics in addition to the traditional topics, such as evaluating understanding and problem-solving. These topics include Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, along with Modern Physics. Furthermore, all the important topics, such as unit measuring, will be on the syllabus alongside electromagnetic induction and photons' effect on the atoms. This shows that the syllabus focuses on providing a comprehensive base understanding of Physics’ foundation principles alongside their applications.
| JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026: Physics | |
| Chapters | Units |
| General | Units and dimensions, dimensional analysis; least count, significant figures; Methods of measurement and error analysis for physical quantities pertaining to the following experiments: Experiments based on using Vernier calipers and screw gauge (micrometer), Determination of g using simple pendulum, Young’s modulus by Searle’s method, Specific heat of a liquid using calorimeter, focal length of a concave mirror and a convex lens using u-v method, Speed of sound using resonance column, Verification of Ohm’s law using voltmeter and ammeter, and specific resistance of the material of a wire using meter bridge and post office box. |
| Mechanics | Kinematics in one and two dimensions (Cartesian coordinates only), projectiles; Uniform circular motion; Relative velocity. |
| Newton’s laws of motion; Inertial and uniformly accelerated frames of reference; Static and dynamic friction; Kinetic and potential energy; Work and power; Conservation of linear momentum and mechanical energy. | |
| Systems of particles; Centre of mass and its motion; Impulse; Elastic and inelastic collisions. | |
| Law of gravitation; Gravitational potential and field; Acceleration due to gravity; Motion of planets and satellites in circular orbits; Escape velocity. | |
| Rigid body, moment of inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, moment of inertia of uniform bodies with simple geometrical shapes; Angular momentum; | |
| Torque; Conservation of angular momentum; Dynamics of rigid bodies with fixed axis of rotation; Rolling without slipping of rings, cylinders, and spheres; Equilibrium of rigid bodies; Collision of point masses with rigid bodies. | |
| Linear and angular simple harmonic motions. | |
| Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus. | |
| Pressure in a fluid; Pascal’s law; Buoyancy; Surface energy and surface tension, capillary rise; Viscosity (Poiseuille’s equation excluded), Stokes’ law; Terminal velocity, Streamline flow, equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications. | |
| Wave motion (plane waves only), longitudinal and transverse waves, superposition of waves; Progressive and stationary waves; Vibration of strings and air columns; Resonance; Beats; Speed of sound in gases; Doppler effect (in sound). | |
| Thermal physics | Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Calorimetry, latent heat; Heat conduction in one dimension; Elementary concepts of convection and radiation; Newton’s law of cooling; Ideal gas laws; Specific heats (Cv and Cp for monoatomic and diatomic gases); Isothermal and adiabatic processes, bulk modulus of gases; Equivalence of heat and work; First law of thermodynamics and its applications (only for ideal gases); Blackbody radiation: absorptive and emissive powers; Kirchhoff’s law; Wien’s displacement law, Stefan’s law. |
| Electricity and magnetism | Coulomb’s law; Electric field and potential; Electrical potential energy of a system of point charges and electrical dipoles in a uniform electrostatic field; Electric field lines; Flux of electric field; Gauss’s law and its application in simple cases, such as, to find field due to infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet and uniformly charged thin spherical shell. |
| Capacitance; Parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectrics; Capacitors in series and parallel; Energy stored in a capacitor. | |
| Electric current; Ohm’s law; Series and parallel arrangements of resistances and cells; Kirchhoff’s laws and simple applications; Heating effect of current. | |
| Biot–Savart’s law and Ampere’s law; Magnetic field near a current-carrying straight wire, along the axis of a circular coil, and inside a long straight solenoid; Force on a moving charge and a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field. | |
| Magnetic moment of a current loop; Effect of a uniform magnetic field on a current loop; Moving coil galvanometer, voltmeter, ammeter, and their conversions. Electromagnetic induction: Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law; Self and mutual inductance; RC, LR, and LC circuits with d.c.. and a.c. Sources. | |
| Optics | Rectilinear propagation of light; Reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces; Total internal reflection; Deviation and dispersion of light by a prism; Thin lenses; Combinations of mirrors and thin lenses; Magnification. |
| Wave nature of light: Huygen’s principle, interference limited to Young’s double-slit experiment. | |
| Modern physics | Atomic nucleus; Alpha, Beta, and Gamma radiations; Law of radioactive decay; Decay constant; Half-life and mean life; Binding energy and its calculation; Fission and fusion processes; Energy calculation in these processes. |
| Photoelectric effect; Bohr’s theory of hydrogen-like atoms; Characteristic and continuous X-rays, Moseley’s law; de Broglie wavelength of matter waves. | |
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JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage
The JEE Advanced exam is set specifically so that several topics can be tested. However, the most emphasis is laid on Mechanics, Electrodynamics and Modern Physics. Each unit consists of certain types of questions and marks are decided accordingly. The weightage of Electrodynamics is 28% and Mechanics has a weightage of 36%. A variety of other topics such as Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics also contribute greatly to the total marks. The analysis provides insight into the critical areas of the exam and how to prepare for them strategically.
| Unit and topic name | Total number of questions | Total marks | (%) Weightage |
| Physics | 38 | 120 | 100% |
| Electrodynamics | 12 | 34 | 28% |
| Alternating Current | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Capacitance | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Current Electricity | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Electro Magnetic Field | 2 | 8 | 7% |
| Electro Magnetic Induction | 3 | 10 | 8% |
| Electrostatics | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 4 | 13 | 11% |
| Heat Transfer | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| KTG & Thermodynamics | 3 | 9 | 8% |
| Mechanics | 14 | 43 | 36% |
| Centre of Mass | 4 | 8 | 7% |
| Error in Measurement | 1 | 3 | 3% |
| Fluid Mechanics & Properties of Matter | 3 | 8 | 7% |
| Gravitation | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Rigid Body Dynamics | 4 | 16 | 13% |
| Unit & Dimension | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Modern Physics | 4 | 15 | 13% |
| Modern Physics | 2 | 8 | 7% |
| Nuclear Physics | 2 | 7 | 6% |
| Optics | 3 | 11 | 9% |
| Geometrical Optics & Physical Optics | 3 | 11 | 9% |
| SHM & Waves | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Sound Waves | 1 | 4 | 3% |
JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry
The syllabus for Chemistry in JEE Advanced 2026 includes several topics from Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. In Physical Chemistry, students must focus on the basics of atomic structure, thermodynamics, and more specialized areas, including the gaseous and liquid states, solid-state chemistry, and chemical kinetics. Inorganic Chemistry centers on the properties and reactivity of a variety of elements and compounds, such as the transition elements, as well as metallurgy. To have a detailed overview, students can check the following table:
| JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry | |
| Chapters | Units |
Physical Chemistry | |
| General topics | Concept of atoms and molecules; Dalton’s atomic theory; Mole concept; Chemical formulae; Balanced chemical equations; Calculations (based on mole concept) involving common oxidation-reduction, neutralisation, and displacement reactions; Concentration in terms of mole fraction, molarity, molality and normality. |
| Gaseous and liquid states | Absolute scale of temperature, ideal gas equation; Deviation from ideality, van der Waals equation; Kinetic theory of gases, average, root mean square, and most probable velocities and their relation with temperature; Law of partial pressures; Vapour pressure; Diffusion of gases. |
| Atomic structure and chemical bonding | Bohr model, spectrum of hydrogen atom, quantum numbers; Wave-particle duality, de Broglie hypothesis; Uncertainty principle; Qualitative quantum mechanical picture of hydrogen atom, shapes of s, p and d orbitals; Electronic configurations of elements (up to atomic number 36); Aufbau principle; Pauli’s exclusion principle and Hund’s rule; Orbital overlap and covalent bond; Hybridisation involving s, p and d orbitals only; Orbital energy diagrams for homonuclear diatomic species; Hydrogen bond; Polarity in molecules, dipole moment (qualitative aspects only); VSEPR model and shapes of molecules (linear, angular, triangular, square planar, pyramidal, square pyramidal, trigonal bipyramidal, tetrahedral and octahedral). |
| Energetics | First law of thermodynamics; Internal energy, work and heat, pressure-volume work; Enthalpy, Hess’s law; Heat of reaction, fusion and vapourization; Second law of thermodynamics; Entropy; Free energy; Criterion of spontaneity. |
| Chemical equilibrium | Law of mass action; Equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier’s principle (effect of concentration, temperature and pressure); Significance of ?G and ?G0 in chemical equilibrium; Solubility product, common ion effect, pH and buffer solutions; Acids and bases (Bronsted and Lewis concepts); Hydrolysis of salts. |
| Electrochemistry | Electrochemical cells and cell reactions; Standard electrode potentials; Nernst equation and its relation; Electrochemical series, emf of galvanic cells; Faraday’s laws of electrolysis; Electrolytic conductance, specific, equivalent and molar conductivity, Kohlrausch’s law; Concentration cells. |
| Chemical kinetics | Rates of chemical reactions; Order of reactions; Rate constant; First order reactions; Temperature dependence of rate constant (Arrhenius equation). |
| Solid state | Classification of solids, crystalline state, seven crystal systems (cell parameters a, b, c, alpha, beta, gamma), close packed structure of solids (cubic), packing in fcc, bcc and hcp lattices; Nearest neighbours, ionic radii, simple ionic compounds, point defects. |
| Solutions | Raoult’s law; Molecular weight determination from lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point and depression of freezing point. |
| Surface chemistry | Elementary concepts of adsorption (excluding adsorption isotherms); Colloids: types, methods of preparation and general properties; Elementary ideas of emulsions, surfactants and micelles (only definitions and examples). |
| Nuclear chemistry | Radioactivity: isotopes and isobars; Properties of alpha, Beta and Gamma rays; Kinetics of radioactive decay (decay series excluded), carbon dating; Stability of nuclei with respect to proton-neutron ratio; Brief discussion on fission and fusion reactions. |
Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Isolation/preparation and properties of the following non-metals | Boron, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulphur and halogens; Properties of allotropes of carbon (only diamond and graphite), phosphorus and sulphur. |
| Preparation and properties of the following compounds | Oxides, peroxides, hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulphates of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium; Boron: diborane, boric acid and borax; Aluminium: alumina, aluminium chloride and alums; Carbon: oxides and oxyacid (carbonic acid); Silicon: silicones, silicates and silicon carbide; Nitrogen: oxides, oxyacids and ammonia; Phosphorus: oxides, oxyacids (phosphorus acid, phosphoric acid) and phosphine; Oxygen: ozone and hydrogen peroxide; Sulphur: hydrogen sulphide, oxides, sulphurous acid, sulphuric acid and sodium thiosulphate; Halogens: hydrohalic acids, oxides and oxyacids of chlorine, bleaching powder; Xenon fluorides. |
| Transition elements (3d series) | Definition, general characteristics, oxidation states and their stabilities, colour (excluding the details of electronic transitions) and calculation of spin-only magnetic moment; Coordination compounds: nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds, cis-trans and ionisation isomerisms, hybridization and geometries of mononuclear coordination compounds (linear, tetrahedral, square planar and octahedral). |
| Preparation and properties of the following compounds | Oxides and chlorides of tin and lead; Oxides, chlorides and sulphates of Fe2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+; Potassium permanganate, potassium dichromate, silver oxide, silver nitrate, silver thiosulphate. |
| Ores and minerals | Commonly occurring ores and minerals of iron, copper, tin, lead, magnesium, aluminium, zinc and silver. |
| Extractive metallurgy | Chemical principles and reactions only (industrial details excluded); Carbon reduction method (iron and tin); Self reduction method (copper and lead); |
| Electrolytic reduction method (magnesium and aluminium); Cyanide process (silver and gold). | |
| Principles of qualitative analysis | Groups I to V (only Ag+, Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Bi3+, Fe3+, Cr3+, Al3+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Zn2+, Mn2+ and Mg2+); Nitrate, halides (excluding fluoride), sulphate and sulphide. |
Organic Chemistry | |
| Concepts | Hybridisation of carbon; ? and ?-bonds; Shapes of simple organic molecules; Structural and geometrical isomerism; Optical isomerism of compounds containing up to two asymmetric centres, (R, S and E, Z nomenclature excluded); IUPAC nomenclature of simple organic compounds (only hydrocarbons, mono-functional and bi-functional compounds); Conformations of ethane and butane (Newman projections); Resonance and hyperconjugation; Keto-enoltautomerism; Determination of empirical and molecular formulae of simple compounds (only combustion method); Hydrogen bonds: definition and their effects on physical properties of alcohols and carboxylic acids; Inductive and resonance effects on acidity and basicity of organic acids and bases; Polarity and inductive effects in alkyl halides; Reactive intermediates produced during homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavage; Formation, structure and stability of carbocations, carbanions and free radicals. |
| Preparation, properties and reactions of alkanes | Homologous series, physical properties of alkanes (melting points, boiling points and density); Combustion and halogenation of alkanes; Preparation of alkanes by Wurtz reaction and decarboxylation reactions. |
| Preparation, properties and reactions of alkenes and alkynes | Physical properties of alkenes and alkynes (boiling points, density and dipole moments); Acidity of alkynes; Acid catalysed hydration of alkenes and alkynes (excluding the stereochemistry of addition and elimination); Reactions of alkenes with KMnO4 and ozone; Reduction of alkenes and alkynes; Preparation of alkenes and alkynes by elimination reactions; Electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes with X2, HX, HOX and H2O (X=halogen); Addition reactions of alkynes; Metal acetylides. |
| Reactions of benzene | Structure and aromaticity; Electrophilic substitution reactions: halogenation, nitration, sulphonation, Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation; Effect of o-, m- and p-directing groups in monosubstituted benzenes. |
| Phenols | Acidity, electrophilic substitution reactions (halogenation, nitration and sulphonation); Reimer-Tieman reaction, Kolbe reaction. |
| Characteristic reactions of the following (including those mentioned above) | Alkyl halides: rearrangement reactions of alkyl carbocation, Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions; Alcohols: esterification, dehydration and oxidation, reaction with sodium, phosphorus halides, ZnCl2/concentrated HCl, conversion of alcohols into aldehydes and ketones; Ethers: Preparation by Williamson’s Synthesis; Aldehydes and Ketones: oxidation, reduction, oxime and hydrazone formation; aldol condensation, Perkin reaction; Cannizzaro reaction; haloform reaction and nucleophilic addition reactions (Grignard addition); Carboxylic acids: formation of esters, acid chlorides and amides, ester hydrolysis; Amines: basicity of substituted anilines and aliphatic amines, preparation from nitro compounds, reaction with nitrous acid, azo coupling reaction of diazonium salts of aromatic amines, Sandmeyer and related reactions of diazonium salts; carbylamine reaction; Haloarenes: nucleophilic aromatic substitution in haloarenes and substituted haloarenes (excluding Benzyne mechanism and Cine substitution). |
| Carbohydrates | Classification; mono- and di-saccharides (glucose and sucrose); Oxidation, reduction, glycoside formation and hydrolysis of sucrose. |
| Amino acids and peptides | General structure (only primary structure for peptides) and physical properties |
| Properties and uses of some important polymers | Natural rubber, cellulose, nylon, teflon and PVC. |
| Practical organic chemistry | Detection of elements (N, S, halogens); Detection and identification of the following functional groups: hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde and ketone), carboxyl, amino and nitro; Chemical methods of separation of monofunctional organic compounds from binary mixtures. |
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JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage
This table provides a detailed breakdown of the JEE Advanced 2026 Chemistry exam, outlining the distribution of questions and marks across different topics. The exam covers a broad spectrum of concepts from Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry, with specific weightage assigned to each unit. Inorganic Chemistry-II carries a significant 28% weightage, focusing on topics like Coordination Compounds, Metallurgy, and p-Block elements. Organic Chemistry-II also holds a large share with 27%, emphasizing Aromatic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, and Biomolecules. Physical Chemistry topics, such as Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, and Thermodynamics, contribute to around 20%.
| Unit and topic name | Total number of questions | Total marks | (%) Weightage |
| Chemistry | 38 | 120 | 100% |
| Inorganic Chemistry-II | 9 | 33 | 28% |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 | 11 | 9% |
| Metallurgy | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Qualitative Analysis | 3 | 10 | 8% |
| p-Block 17-18 Group | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| p-block (15-16 Grp) | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Organic Chemistry-I | 2 | 8 | 7% |
| Hydrocarbon | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Practical Organic Chemistry | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Organic Chemistry-II | 10 | 32 | 27% |
| Aromatic Compounds | 3 | 12 | 10% |
| Biomolecules | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Hydrocarbon (Alkane, Alkene & Alkyne) | 3 | 9 | 8% |
| Stereoisomerism | 1 | 3 | 3% |
| Aldehyde Ketone | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Physical Chemistry-I | 9 | 24 | 20% |
| Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Chemical Equilibrium | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Equivalent Concept | 4 | 8 | 7% |
| Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry | 2 | 8 | 7% |
| Physical Chemistry-II | 8 | 23 | 19% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Electrochemistry | 3 | 8 | 7% |
| Solid State | 1 | 3 | 3% |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Solution & Colligative Properties | 2 | 4 | 3% |
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JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 for Mathematics
This table summarizes important areas of the Mathematics syllabus for JEE Advanced 2026, which includes Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus, and Vectors. Each chapter from the algebra of complex numbers and quadratic equations to more advanced work like differential and integral calculus polish the student’s mathematical foundation. Furthermore, the syllabus covers significant topics including permutations and combinations, probability, and matrices, and places strong emphasis on both two and three dimensional geometry.
| Chapters | Units |
| Algebra | Algebra of complex numbers, addition, multiplication, conjugation, polar representation, properties of modulus and principal argument, triangle inequality, cube roots of unity, geometric interpretations. |
| Quadratic equations with real coefficients, relations between roots and coefficients, formation of quadratic equations with given roots, symmetric functions of roots. Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic means, sums of finite arithmetic and geometric progressions, infinite geometric series, sums of squares and cubes of the first n natural numbers. | |
| Logarithms and their properties. | |
| Permutations and combinations, binomial theorem for a positive integral index, properties of binomial coefficients. | |
| Matrices | Matrices as a rectangular array of real numbers, equality of matrices, addition, multiplication by a scalar and product of matrices, transpose of a matrix, determinant of a square matrix of order up to three, inverse of a square matrix of order up to three, properties of these matrix operations, diagonal, symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices and their properties, solutions of simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables. |
| Probability | Addition and multiplication rules of probability, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, independence of events, computation of probability of events using permutations and combinations. |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric functions, their periodicity and graphs, addition and subtraction formulae, formulae involving multiple and sub-multiple angles, general solution of trigonometric equations. |
| Relations between sides and angles of a triangle, sine rule, cosine rule, half-angle formula and the area of a triangle, inverse trigonometric functions (principal value only). | |
| Analytical geometry | Two dimensions: Cartesian coordinates, distance between two points, section formulae, shift of origin. |
| Equation of a straight line in various forms, angle between two lines, distance of a point from a line; Lines through the point of intersection of two given lines, equation of the bisector of the angle between two lines, concurrency of lines; Centroid, orthocentre, incentre and circumcentre of a triangle. | |
| Equation of a circle in various forms, equations of tangent, normal and chord. Parametric equations of a circle, intersection of a circle with a straight line or a circle, equation of a circle through the points of intersection of two circles and those of a circle and a straight line. | |
| Equations of a parabola, ellipse and hyperbola in standard form, their foci, directrices and eccentricity, parametric equations, equations of tangent and normal. Locus problems. | |
| Three dimensions: Direction cosines and direction ratios, equation of a straight line in space, equation of a plane, distance of a point from a plane. | |
| Differential calculus | Real valued functions of a real variable, into, onto and one-to-one functions, sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions, composite functions, absolute value, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Limit and continuity of a function, limit and continuity of the sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions, L’Hospital rule of evaluation of limits of functions. |
| Even and odd functions, inverse of a function, continuity of composite functions, intermediate value property of continuous functions. | |
| Derivative of a function, derivative of the sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions, chain rule, derivatives of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. | |
| Derivatives of implicit functions, derivatives up to order two, geometrical interpretation of the derivative, tangents and normals, increasing and decreasing functions, maximum and minimum values of a function, Rolle’s theorem and Lagrange’s mean value theorem. | |
| Integral calculus | Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, indefinite integrals of standard functions, definite integrals and their properties, fundamental theorem of integral calculus. |
| Integration by parts, integration by the methods of substitution and partial fractions, application of definite integrals to the determination of areas involving simple curves. | |
| Formation of ordinary differential equations, solution of homogeneous differential equations, separation of variables method, linear first-order differential equations. | |
| Vectors | Addition of vectors, scalar multiplication, dot and cross products, scalar triple products and their geometrical interpretations. |
JEE Advanced Mathematics Syllabus 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage
The following table illustrates the components of the Mathematics JEE Advanced 2026 Exam in terms of questions, marks, and specific units and topics. The examination consists of 38 questions and is allocated 120 marks, divided into core branches which include Trigonometry, Integral and Differential Calculus, and Coordinate Geometry, all these topics are quite important from the preparation point of view. For example, Coordinate Geometry has a total weightage of 21% and Integral Calculus carries the same weightage. Other topics like Complex Numbers, Matrices & Determinants, and Probability are important but yield lesser weightage, providing balance to both advanced and fundamental concepts.
| Unit and topic name | Total number of questions | Total marks | (%) Weightage |
| Mathematics | 38 | 120 | 100% |
| Complex Numbers | 2 | 7 | 6% |
| Coordinate Geometry | 9 | 25 | 21% |
| Circle | 3 | 9 | 8% |
| Ellipse | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Parabola | 3 | 8 | 7% |
| Straight Line | 2 | 4 | 3% |
| Differential Calculus | 3 | 8 | 7% |
| Application of Derivatives | 3 | 8 | 7% |
| Fundamentals of Mathematics | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Integral Calculus | 8 | 25 | 21% |
| Area under curve | 1 | 3 | 3% |
| Definite integration | 6 | 18 | 15% |
| Differential equation | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Matrices & Determinants | 4 | 12 | 10% |
| Permutation & Combination | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Probability | 5 | 15 | 13% |
| Trigonometry | 3 | 12 | 10% |
| Inverse Trigonometric function | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Solution of Triangle | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Trigonometric Ratio & identities | 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Vector and 3D | 2 | 8 | 7% |
| Vector | 2 | 8 | 7% |
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam must go through JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2026 in the table below. There will be two papers in the exam, and the duration of each paper will be 3 hours.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of the examination | Computer-based examination |
| Medium of the examination | English and Hindi |
| Number of Papers | Two compulsory papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Total time duration | 3 hours for each paper (4 hours for PwD candidates) |
| Number of sections | Both papers include 3 sections- Paper 1- Physics Chemistry Mathematics Paper 2- Physics Chemistry Mathematics |
| Total questions in JEE Advanced | 54 (18 questions in each subject) |
| Marking Scheme | The exam has a concept of full, partial and zero marks. |
JEE Advanced Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates can follow the preparation tips below to prepare for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
- Candidates should thoroughly understand the JEE Advanced syllabus and exam pattern to plan their studies effectively.
- Candidates must create a well-structured study schedule, allocating time for each subject and prioritizing topics based on their importance and difficulty level.
- Candidates should build strong conceptual foundations by studying NCERT books thoroughly, especially for Physics and Chemistry.
- Candidates must practice solving various problems, including previous years' question papers and mock tests, to improve their problem-solving skills and time management.
- Candidates should regularly revise key concepts, formulas, and important topics to reinforce their learning and retain information better.
- Candidates must analyze their performance in practice tests and mock exams to identify weak areas and work on improving them.
- Candidates should promptly seek clarification for any doubts from teachers, peers, or reliable online resources.
- Candidates must focus on maintaining their physical and mental health by getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and taking short breaks during study sessions.
- Candidates should practice time management strategies during mock tests to ensure they can complete the exam within the given time frame.
- Candidates must stay motivated and confident throughout their preparation journey, believing in their abilities and maintaining a positive attitude.
JEE Advanced 2026 Books
Candidates preparing for JEE Advanced 2026 exam must refer to the books that includes all topics. Check the subject-wise books considered as the best books to prepare for JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
JEE Advanced 2025 books for Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Organic Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Inorganic Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis
- Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd
- Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
JEE Advanced 2025 books for Maths
- Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications)
- A Text-Book of Algebra For JEE Main & Advanced by Dr S K Goyal (Arihant Publications)
- Problems in Calculus Of One Variable by I A Maron
- Plane Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry (Two Books) by S L Loney
- Objective Mathematics By R D Sharma
JEE Advanced 2025 books for Physics
- Concepts of Physics by H C Verma (Vol-1 and Vol-2)
- Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday/Resnick/Walker
- IIT JEE Physics by Arihant
- Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov
JEE Advanced Syllabus 2026 FAQs
Which IIT is preparing for JEE Advanced 2026?
IIT Roorkee is expected to be the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026 exam. The IIT JEE Advanced Exam is expected to be conducted in May 2026.
Is hydrogen removed from JEE Advanced 2026 Syllabus?
Removed chapters from JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus 2026 are Surface Chemistry, States of Matter, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, s-block Elements, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, and Polymers.
Is the syllabus reduced for JEE 2026?
No, the syllabus has not been reduced compared to the previous years. It is the same as in the previous years.
What are the important topics of JEE Advanced Mathematics Syllabus 2026?
The important topics of JEE Advanced Mathematics Syllabus 2026 are Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, and Differential Calculus.
What are the important topics of JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus 2026?
The important topics of JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus 2026 are Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics.
What are the important topics of JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus 2026?
The important topics of JEE Advanced Chemistry Syllabus 2026 include Equivalent Concepts, Coordination Compounds, Aromatic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Electrochemistry, etc.
What topics are covered in the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus?
The JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In Physics, you'll cover mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics, among others. Chemistry includes physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Mathematics spans algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, probability, and more. The syllabus is comprehensive, aimed at testing your deep understanding of concepts across these core areas.
How should I prioritize topics for JEE Advanced 2026 preparation?
To prioritize effectively, start by focusing on the high-weightage topics, such as Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Organic Chemistry, which appear frequently in the exam. You can identify the weightage by referring to the syllabus distribution table.
Is the JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus different from JEE Main?
Yes, the JEE Advanced syllabus is more advanced and in-depth compared to JEE Main. While JEE Main focuses on foundational concepts, JEE Advanced dives deeper into the subject matter, expecting a thorough understanding and application of the topics. For instance, topics like advanced calculus, electromagnetic induction, and rotational mechanics are covered in more detail. JEE Advanced also has a more complex question format that tests analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
How do I balance studying for JEE Advanced 2026 across all subjects?
Balancing your preparation across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is crucial for JEE Advanced 2026. Begin by identifying your strengths and weaknesses in each subject.