JEE Main is the gateway to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs). The paper tests Class 11–12 PCM at application level — not rote memorisation, but concept understanding and numerical problem solving.
90
Questions
300
Total Marks
180 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Admission To
NITs, IIITs, CFTIs; Qualifies for JEE Advanced (IIT admission)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 100 | 33% | Hard |
| Chemistry | 100 | 33% | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 100 | 33% | Very Hard |
Key Facts
- ▸90 questions, 300 marks, 180 minutes
- ▸Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics (30Q each)
- ▸Each subject: 20 MCQ (±4/−1) + 10 Integer type (attempt any 5, +4 no negative)
- ▸Conducted 2–3 times a year; best of all attempts counts
- ▸Top 2.5 lakh qualify for JEE Advanced (IIT seats)
- ▸Percentile-based scoring across sessions
Subject-wise Syllabus & Notes
Class 11–12 Physics — Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics
Physical World & Measurement
Read Notes →Kinematics
Read Notes →Laws of Motion
Read Notes →Work, Energy & Power
Read Notes →Rotational Motion & Rigid Bodies
Read Notes →Gravitation
Read Notes →Properties of Bulk Matter
Read Notes →Thermodynamics
Read Notes →Kinetic Theory of Gases
Read Notes →Oscillations & SHM
Read Notes →Waves
Read Notes →Electrostatics
Read Notes →Current Electricity
Read Notes →Magnetic Effects of Current
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Induction & AC
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Waves
Read Notes →Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
Read Notes →Wave Optics
Read Notes →Dual Nature & Photoelectric Effect
Read Notes →Atoms & Nuclei
Read Notes →Semiconductor Devices
Read Notes →Class 11–12 Chemistry — Physical, Inorganic, Organic
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole)
Read Notes →Atomic Structure
Read Notes →Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
Read Notes →States of Matter
Read Notes →Thermodynamics (Physical Chem)
Read Notes →Chemical Equilibrium
Read Notes →Redox Reactions
Read Notes →Solutions
Read Notes →Electrochemistry
Read Notes →Chemical Kinetics
Read Notes →Surface Chemistry
Read Notes →Classification of Elements (Periodic Table)
Read Notes →Hydrogen & s-Block Elements
Read Notes →p-Block Elements
Read Notes →d- and f-Block Elements
Read Notes →Coordination Compounds
Read Notes →Organic Chemistry — Basics
Read Notes →Hydrocarbons
Read Notes →Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
Read Notes →Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Read Notes →Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
Read Notes →Amines & Nitrogen Compounds
Read Notes →Biomolecules, Polymers & Chemistry in Everyday Life
Read Notes →Class 11–12 Mathematics — Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry
Sets, Relations & Functions
Read Notes →Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
Read Notes →Matrices & Determinants
Read Notes →Permutations & Combinations
Read Notes →Binomial Theorem
Read Notes →Sequences & Series
Read Notes →Trigonometry
Read Notes →Straight Lines & Coordinate Geometry
Read Notes →Conic Sections
Read Notes →Limits & Continuity
Read Notes →Differentiation & Applications
Read Notes →Integration (Definite & Indefinite)
Read Notes →Applications of Integrals (Area)
Read Notes →Differential Equations
Read Notes →Vectors & 3D Geometry
Read Notes →Probability & Statistics
Read Notes →Linear Programming
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
Integer-type (numerical) questions carry no negative marking — never skip them. MCQs carry −1 for wrong answer. Maths speed is the biggest rank differentiator.
JEE Main Revision Notes
Chapter-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the JEE Main exam pattern?
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Exam — Mains (NTA)) has 90 questions over 180 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
Which streams does JEE Main cover on Aspirant Arcade?
Maths Stream (PCM). Questions are tuned to each stream's syllabus.
What does JEE Main lead to?
NITs, IIITs, CFTIs. Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA).
Is JEE Main preparation free?
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