You may find Physics challenging because it combines conceptual understanding, calculations and problem-solving speed. Consistent practice can help you improve your accuracy, problem-solving speed and understanding of concepts. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Physics syllabus consists of 20 units from Classes 11 and 12, from which 25 questions carrying a total of 100 marks are asked. These questions are based on topics from classes 11 and 12, with some chapters carrying a higher weightage (i.e., more questions are asked from them).
Below, you will find the unit-wise syllabus, the estimated weightage of various chapters, and a study plan that you can begin implementing today. Since the official exam dates and pattern are confirmed only in the official information bulletin, be sure to consult it before finalizing your preparation strategy.
This table sums up the Physics section of Paper 1. The details come from the official 2027 Information Bulletin.
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Item |
Detail |
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Questions |
20 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and 5 numerical-value questions |
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Marks |
100 |
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Marking |
+4 marks for each correct answer, −1 mark for each incorrect answer and 0 marks for an unanswered question in both sections |
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Syllabus base |
Class 11 and 12 topics, 20 units |
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Official source |
Numerical-value questions do not provide answer options. Calculate the answer and enter the rounded integer using the on-screen numeric keypad. You enter a whole number rounded to the nearest integer. A wrong numerical answer also costs 1 mark.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the official JEE Main 2027 syllabus. Use the 2027 PDF as your primary reference instead of relying on reports comparing it with previous-year syllabi. Cross-check each topic against the official 2027 syllabus PDF. Focus your preparation on the topics listed by NTA.
The first ten units broadly cover topics taught in Class 11.
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No. |
Unit |
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1 |
Physics and Measurement |
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2 |
Kinematics |
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3 |
Laws of Motion |
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4 |
Work, Energy and Power |
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5 |
Rotational Motion |
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6 |
Gravitation |
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7 |
Properties of Solids and Liquids |
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8 |
Thermodynamics |
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9 |
Kinetic Theory of Gases |
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10 |
Oscillations and Waves |
Tick off each unit as you finish it. Then mark the ones you find weak, so you know where to spend extra time.
Units 11-20 broadly cover Class 12 topics, including Experimental Skills. The Experimental Skills unit includes practical concepts and experiments from Physics.
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No. |
Unit |
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11 |
Electrostatics |
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12 |
Current Electricity |
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13 |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
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14 |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
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15 |
Electromagnetic Waves |
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16 |
Optics |
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17 |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
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18 |
Atoms and Nuclei |
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19 |
Electronic Devices |
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20 |
Experimental Skills |
Use the same method here. Tick off finished units, then mark your weak ones.
NTA does not publish chapter-wise weightage. These estimates are based on an analysis of JEE Main Physics papers from 2021 to 2025. The distribution may vary across shifts, and different analyses may classify questions differently. Use these figures as preparation guidance, not official NTA weightage. Different analyses vary by a few points.
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Chapter group |
Approx. share of Physics questions |
Priority (our guidance) |
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Mechanics (units 1 to 7) |
25 to 30% |
High |
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Electromagnetism (units 11 to 15) |
20 to 25% |
High |
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Modern physics (units 17 to 19) |
About 15% |
High |
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Optics |
About 10% |
Medium |
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Thermodynamics |
6 to 8% |
Medium |
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Oscillations and waves, Experimental Skills |
Smaller but regular |
Medium |
Mechanics, electromagnetism and modern physics together account for approximately 60–70% of Physics questions, based on the estimates above. Compare chapters within Physics only. Do not treat any chapter as guaranteed, because the paper changes every shift.
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Some chapters may require less preparation time than others, depending on your existing understanding and problem-solving skills.
Revise the quick chapters first. These chapters can help you revise relatively compact concepts before moving to topics that require more practice. Then use your longer study sessions for the heavy chapters.
Follow these steps for each chapter:
Build one daily habit. Keep a short formula notebook and solve one timed set of numerical questions. Use this daily session to revise formulas, solve numerical problems and revisit concepts you frequently get wrong.
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Understand the JEE Main Physics syllabus, prioritise chapters using previous-year weightage estimates and practise questions under timed conditions. Download the official NTA syllabus and use its unit-wise topics to organise your study plan. Need help creating a Physics study plan? Book a free counselling session with our team to discuss your preparation strategy.
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