JEE Main 2025 Syllabus - Physics, Chemistry, and Maths

Preparing for JEE Main 2025 requires a thorough understanding of the prescribed syllabus. At AskIITians, we've compiled a comprehensive breakdown of the JEE Main 2025 syllabus to help you navigate your preparation journey effectively. This detailed guide covers all subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—along with special sections for B.Arch and B.Plan aspirants.

JEE Main 2025 Highlights

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 continues to be the gateway to prestigious engineering institutions across India. Before diving into the subject-wise syllabus, let's understand the key highlights of JEE Main 2025:

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Sessions: Expected to be conducted in multiple sessions (January and April 2025)
Eligibility: Students who have passed Class 12th or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025
Paper Pattern:
- Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)
- Paper 2A: B.Arch (Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing)
- Paper 2B: B.Planning (Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-based questions)
Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Value Questions
Total Questions: 90 questions (30 from each subject), with 75 to be attempted
Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answers, -1 for incorrect MCQs, no negative marking for numerical value questions

With these essentials in mind, let's explore the subject-wise syllabi for a targeted preparation approach.

JEE Main 2025 Physics Syllabus

Physics forms one of the core pillars of JEE Main. The syllabus covers both Class 11 and 12 concepts across theoretical and practical aspects.

Class 11 Physics Topics:

Kinematics: Position, velocity, and acceleration in one and two dimensions, projectile motion, uniform circular motion
Laws of Motion: Newton's laws, friction, dynamics of uniform circular motion
Work, Energy, and Power: Work-energy theorem, potential and kinetic energy, conservation of energy
Rotational Motion: Angular momentum, torque, moment of inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems
Gravitation: Kepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, orbital velocity
Properties of Solids and Liquids: Elasticity, Hooke's law, surface tension, viscosity, Bernoulli's principle
Thermodynamics: Heat, work, first and second laws, thermodynamic processes, heat engines
Kinetic Theory of Gases: Equation of state, mean free path, kinetic energy and temperature
Oscillations and Waves: Simple harmonic motion, resonance, Doppler effect, wave motion, superposition

Class 12 Physics Topics:

Electrostatics: Electric charges, Coulomb's law, electric field, potential, capacitance
Current Electricity: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, EMF, resistivity, electrical instruments
Magnetic Effects of Current: Magnetic field, force, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, moving charges in magnetic field
Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday's laws, Lenz's law, self and mutual inductance
Electromagnetic Waves: Characteristics, spectrum, applications
Optics: Reflection, refraction, dispersion, optical instruments, wave optics, interference, diffraction, polarization
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation: Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength
Atoms and Nuclei: Atomic models, nuclear reactions, radioactivity
Electronic Devices: Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates

Our years of experience at AskIITians show that topics like Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Optics consistently carry higher weightage in the examination.

JEE Main 2025 Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry in JEE Main is divided into three sections: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Each section requires different preparation strategies.

Physical Chemistry:

Basic Concepts: Mole concept, stoichiometry, redox reactions
States of Matter: Gaseous, liquid, and solid states, kinetic theory of gases
Atomic Structure: Quantum numbers, electronic configuration, atomic spectra
Chemical Bonding: Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridization
Chemical Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, Hess's law, entropy, Gibbs energy
Solutions: Concentration, colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass
Equilibrium: Law of mass action, Le Chatelier's principle, acid-base concepts, buffers
Electrochemistry: Conductance, electrolytic cells, Nernst equation, fuel cells
Chemical Kinetics: Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, order of reaction, activation energy
Surface Chemistry: Adsorption, colloids, emulsions, catalysis

Organic Chemistry:

Basic Principles: Hybridization, electronic effects, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature
Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds
Organic Compounds with Functional Groups: Haloalkanes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines
Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids
Polymers: Classification, methods of polymerization, examples
Environmental Chemistry: Air and water pollution, green chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry:

Classification and Periodicity: Periodic table, trends in properties
s-Block Elements: Group 1 and 2 elements, their compounds and applications
p-Block Elements: Group 13 to 18 elements, their compounds and applications
d and f-Block Elements: Transition metals, lanthanides, actinides
Coordination Compounds: Bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, applications
Metallurgy: Principles and processes, applications of metals and alloys
Qualitative Analysis: Principles and methods of analysis of ions

Our students consistently find that Organic Chemistry reaction mechanisms and Inorganic Chemistry's periodic properties demand special attention for scoring well.

JEE Main 2025 Mathematics Syllabus

Mathematics in JEE Main requires both conceptual clarity and problem-solving skills. The syllabus spans algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, and statistics.

Class 11 Mathematics Topics:

Sets, Relations, and Functions: Types of sets, relations, and functions
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations: Algebra of complex numbers, quadratic equations
Matrices and Determinants: Operations on matrices, determinants and their properties
Permutations and Combinations: Fundamental principle of counting, factorials, arrangements
Mathematical Induction: Principle of mathematical induction
Binomial Theorem: Binomial expansion, general and middle terms
Sequences and Series: AP, GP, HP, special series
Straight Lines: Different forms of lines, distance between points, angles
Conic Sections: Circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola
Limits and Derivatives: Concept of limit, derivatives of functions

Class 12 Mathematics Topics:

Relations and Functions: Types of relations, inverse functions, composite functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Properties and applications
Matrices: Types, operations, determinants, adjoint, inverse
Determinants: Properties, area of triangles, applications
Continuity and Differentiability: Continuity, differentiability, differentials
Applications of Derivatives: Rate of change, tangents, normals, maxima and minima
Integrals: Methods of integration, definite integrals, applications
Differential Equations: Order and degree, general and particular solutions
Vector Algebra: Vectors, scalar product, vector product, applications
3D Geometry: Direction cosines, equations of lines and planes
Probability: Random variables, probability distribution, mean, variance
Statistics: Measures of dispersion, correlation, regression

From our experience coaching thousands of JEE aspirants, we've observed that Calculus and Coordinate Geometry typically account for nearly 60% of the mathematics section.

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus for B.Arch & B.Plan

For students aiming for architecture or planning programs, JEE Main includes specialized papers beyond the core PCM subjects.

Mathematics (Part I):

Same as Paper 1 Mathematics syllabus

Aptitude Test (Part II - Common for B.Arch and B.Plan):

Awareness of Places and Personalities: Knowledge of famous places and personalities in architecture
Three-Dimensional Perception: Understanding of 3D objects from 2D drawings
Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity: Visualizing common objects, texture, and harmony
Architectural Awareness: Basic understanding of architecture, famous architects, buildings
Mental Ability: Analytical reasoning, mental ability tests
Visual-Spatial Ability: Visual perception and spatial cognition

Drawing Test (Part III - Only for B.Arch):

Drawing and Sketching: Geometrical drawing, sketching of scenes and activities
Colors and Proportions: Understanding of colors, proportions, perspective
Three-Dimensional Perception: Ability to visualize and draw three-dimensional objects
Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity: Composition exercise with shapes and forms
Architectural Awareness: Creativity and drawing skills related to architectural concepts

Planning-Based Questions (Part III - Only for B.Plan):

General Awareness in Planning: Knowledge of urban development, environmental issues
Social Sciences: Understanding of social structures, economics, development
Planning Concepts: Basic understanding of urban design, city planning
Development Schemes: Awareness of government schemes for development
Analytical Skills: Problem-solving abilities for planning challenges

Our specialized faculty for architecture and planning emphasizes regular sketching practice and current affairs awareness for excelling in these sections.

JEE Main Syllabus with Weightage

Understanding the weightage of different topics helps in prioritizing your study plan. Based on previous years' JEE Main papers, we've analyzed the approximate weightage:

Physics:

Mechanics: 28-30%
Electrodynamics: 25-27%
Modern Physics: 15-17%
Optics and Wave Optics: 10-12%
Heat and Thermodynamics: 10-12%
SHM, Waves, and Fluid Mechanics: 8-10%

Chemistry:

Organic Chemistry: 33-35%
Physical Chemistry: 33-35%
Inorganic Chemistry: 30-32%

Mathematics:

Calculus: 30-32%
Algebra: 25-27%
Coordinate Geometry: 15-17%
Vector and 3D Geometry: 10-12%
Trigonometry: 8-10%
Statistics and Probability: 8-10%

It's worth noting that the actual distribution may vary slightly each year, but this weightage pattern has remained relatively consistent in recent JEE Main examinations.

At AskIITians, our expert faculty members design customized study plans considering these weightages to maximize your scoring potential. We recommend focusing initially on high-weightage topics while ensuring comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus as the examination approaches.

Remember, a systematic approach to the JEE Main syllabus with regular practice tests and concept clarification is the key to cracking this competitive examination. Our team of experienced mentors is always ready to guide you through your JEE preparation journey.

Best of luck for JEE Main 2025!