How many chapters are in JEE Main Mathematics?

JEE Main Mathematics has 14 chapters in the official NTA syllabus, covering both Class 11 and Class 12 topics. Each chapter carries different weightage with some contributing 2–4 questions and others contributing 1 question per paper.

Which are the most important chapters in JEE Main Mathematics?

The highest-weightage chapters in JEE Main Mathematics are: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Sequences and Series, Limit, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus. Focus on these chapters first for maximum marks improvement.

JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2026

Complete chapter-wise Mathematics syllabus for JEE Main 2026. All 14 chapters with official NTA topics, marks weightage, key formulas and difficulty level.

📚 14 chapters🎯 100 marks📝 25 questions⭐ 10 high-priority chapters

High-Priority Chapters — Study These First

These 10 chapters contribute 2+ questions per paper on average.

★ Complex Numbers (5–7%)★ Matrices (5–8%)★ Sequences & Series (4–6%)★ LCD (8–12%)★ Integral Calculus (8–12%)★ Coordinate Geometry (9–14%)★ 3D Geometry (5–8%)★ Vector Algebra (4–6%)★ Statistics & Probability (5–8%)★ Trigonometry (5–8%)

All 14 Chapters — Mathematics

Sets, Relations and Functions

Sets and their representation, power sets, types of sets · Union, intersection, complement, Venn diagrams · Relations: domain, codomain, range · +3 more

Easy3–5%~1 Q/paper

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Complex numbers as ordered pairs, representation, Argand diagram · Algebra of complex numbers: addition, multiplication, conjugate, modulus, argument · Triangle inequality, polar form, De Moivre's theorem · +3 more

Medium5–7%~2 Q/paper

Matrices and Determinants

Types of matrices, operations on matrices · Transpose, adjoint and inverse of a matrix · Determinants: properties, expansion, minors and cofactors · +2 more

Medium5–8%~2 Q/paper

Permutations and Combinations

Fundamental principle of counting · Permutations: nPr formula, circular permutations · Combinations: nCr formula, properties · +1 more

Medium4–6%~1 Q/paper

Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications

Binomial theorem for positive integer n · General and middle terms in binomial expansion · Properties of binomial coefficients · +1 more

Easy3–5%~1 Q/paper

Sequences and Series

Arithmetic Progression (AP): nth term and sum · Geometric Progression (GP): nth term and sum, infinite GP · Arithmetic-Geometric Progression (AGP) · +2 more

Easy4–6%~2 Q/paper

Limit, Continuity and Differentiability

Real-valued functions: polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential · Graphs of simple functions · Limits: standard limits, L'Hopital's rule, sandwich theorem · +6 more

Hard8–12%~3 Q/paper

Integral Calculus

Integral as anti-derivative, fundamental integrals · Integration by substitution, by parts, by partial fractions · Integrals of rational/irrational functions, trigonometric functions · +2 more

Hard8–12%~3 Q/paper

Differential Equations

Ordinary differential equations: order and degree · Formation of differential equations · Variable separable method · +2 more

Medium3–5%~1 Q/paper

Co-ordinate Geometry

Cartesian system, distance formula, section formula · Straight lines: various forms, angle between lines, distance from point to line · Circles: equation, tangent, chord of contact, family of circles · +3 more

Hard9–14%~4 Q/paper

Three Dimensional Geometry

Coordinates of a point in space, distance formula · Direction cosines and direction ratios · Equation of line in space: Cartesian and vector form · +4 more

Medium5–8%~2 Q/paper

Vector Algebra

Vectors and scalars, types of vectors · Addition and scalar multiplication of vectors · Position vector, components of a vector · +3 more

Medium4–6%~2 Q/paper

Statistics and Probability

Measures of dispersion: mean, median, mode, range, mean deviation, variance, standard deviation · Probability: random experiment, event, sample space · Classical and axiomatic approach · +4 more

Medium5–8%~2 Q/paper

Trigonometry

Trigonometric identities and equations · Inverse trigonometric functions: domain, range, principal values · Properties of triangles: sine rule, cosine rule, area formulas · +1 more

Medium5–8%~2 Q/paper

Chapter Difficulty Breakdown — Mathematics

Easy Chapters (3)

Medium Chapters (8)

Hard Chapters (3)

Common Myths About JEE Main Mathematics

MYTH

You need to solve all chapters of Maths to score 80+

FACT

Coordinate Geometry + Calculus alone contribute 7–10 questions. Master these two areas and you are already halfway to a strong Maths score.

MYTH

Maths in JEE Main has very lengthy calculations

FACT

Most questions are designed to be solved in 2–3 minutes. If a calculation is very long, you're likely using the wrong method. Learn shortcuts like AM-GM, King's property, matrix shortcuts.