The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main Syllabus on the official website. Students who will be appearing for the exam must understand and follow the JEE Main Syllabus as it would be very helpful for them in the exam preparation. The important date of the examination, JEE Main Syllabus, and etc is now available in the official notification of JEE Main 2020. Students are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest update of the exam. Interested applicants can check the full detailed JEE Main Syllabus from this article.
JEE Main Syllabus
In this article, we will discuss JEE Main Syllabus & Exam Pattern for the applicant who wants to qualify the competitive exam of JEE Main 2020, they are required to check the syllabus and exam pattern to understand the marking scheme well. JEE Main Syllabus & Exam Pattern can be a good source of guidance for them while preparing for the exam.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) has established National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-April 2020 from (01-06) September 2020. NTA will conduct JEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted twice before admissions in the next academic session.
Earlier the exam was scheduled to be conducted from (18-23) July 2020, but then it was postponed due to the outspread of COVID-19 all over the country. The applicants can check the revised dates of the examination available on the official website. They can download the admit card 15 days before the exam date. Candidate can access the result for the same through their Application No, Password & Security Pin.
The applicants are advised to check the official website regularly to get further updates on exam. Refer this article to know about the detailed structure of the JEE Main Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
JEE Main 2020 Important Dates
You can check the important dates of the exam from the table given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Exam Date | 1st September 2020- 6th September 2020 |
| Admit Card | 15 days before the exam date |
| JEE Main Result | To be announced soon |
| Time Slot | First Shift: 09:00 AM-12:00 Noon Second Shift: 03:00 PM-06:00 PM |
| Official Website | Click here |
JEE Main Syllabus for Paper-1- B.E/B. Tech
You can check the syllabus of all the three section from the table given below:
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Mathematics | Unit 1: Sets, relations and functions Unit 2: Complex numbers and quadratic equations Unit 3: Matrices and determinants Unit 4:Permutations and combinations Unit 5: Mathematical induction Unit 6: Binomial theorem and its simple applications Unit 7: Sequences and series UNIT 8: Limit, continuity and differentiability Unit 9: Integral calculus Unit 10: Differential equations Unit 11: Co-ordinate geometry Unit 12: Three dimensional geometry Unit 13: Vector algebra Unit 14: Statistics and probability Unit 15: Trigonometry Unit 16: Mathematical reasoning |
| Physics | Unit 1: Physics And Measurement Unit 2: Kinematics Unit 3: Laws Of Motion Unit 4: Work, Energy And Power Unit 5: Rotational Motion Unit 6: Gravitation Unit 7: Properties Of Solids And Liquids Unit 8: Thermodynamics Unit 9: Kinetic Theory Of Gases Unit 10: Oscillations And Waves Unit 11: Electrostatics Unit 12: Currrent Electricity Unit 13: Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves Unit 16: Optics Unit 17: Dual Nature Of Matter And radiation Unit 18: Atoms And Nuclei Unit 19: Electronic Devices Unit 20: Communication Systems Unit 21: Experimental Skills |
| Chemistry | Section A: Physical Chemistry Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts In Chemistry Unit 2: States Of Matter Unit 3: Atomic Structure Unit 4: Chemical Bonding And Molecular Strucure Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics Unit 6: Solutions Unit 7: Equilibrium Unit 8: Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Unit 9 : Chemical Kinetics Unit 10: Surface Chemistry Section B: Inorganic Chemistry Unit 11: Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Unit 12: General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Metals Unit 13: Hydrogen Unit 14: S – Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals) Unit 15: P – Block Elements UNIT 16: D – And F – BLOCK ELEMENTS Unit 17: Co-Ordination Compounds Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry Section C: Organic Chemistry Unit 19: Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Unit 20: Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Unit 21: Hydrocarbons Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Unit 23: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Unit 25: Polymers Unit 26: Biomolecules Unit 27: Chemistry in Everyday Life Unit 28: PRINCIPLES RELATED TO PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY |
JEE Main Syllabus for Paper-2- B. Arch/ B.Planning – Aptitude Test
| Part 1 | Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build—environment. Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal) |
| Part 2 | Three dimensional – perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life. |
JEE Main Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern from the table given below:
| Exam Pattern | B.E/B. Tech | B. Arch | B.Planning |
| Mode | Online | Online & Offline(Drawing Test) | Online |
| Type | Computer Based Test | Computer Based Test & Pen & Paper Based Test(Drawing Test) | Computer Based Test |
| Medium of Exam | English, Hindi and Gujarati | English, Hindi and Gujarati | English, Hindi and Gujarati |
| Number of Sections | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Questions | 75 | 77 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Negative Marking for MCQs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subject | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | Mathematics, Aptitude Test & Drawing Test | Mathematics, Aptitude Test & Planning Based Questions |
JEE Main Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
You can check the steps given below to calculate the score:
- For every correct answer, add 4 marks
- For every incorrect answer of MCQs, deduct 1 marks
- For every incorrect answer for Question for which answer is a numerical value, deduct 0 marks
- For every Unanswered/Marked for Review Answer, deduct 0 marks
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