Name of Post: NTA JEE Main Syllabus 2027
Post Date / Update: 25 October 2026, 12:05 PM
Short Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the syllabus for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027. The syllabus is unchanged from the 2026 edition, with no change in units or topics. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) covers 54 units across Physics (20), Chemistry (20) and Mathematics (14). Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) share the same Mathematics syllabus and add Aptitude Test plus Drawing Test or Planning questions. The complete unit-wise syllabus is given below.
Exam Pattern
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | 75 Questions | 300 Marks | 3 Hours | Computer Based Test |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | 77 Questions | 400 Marks | 3 Hours | Computer Based Test plus Drawing Test on paper |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | 100 Questions | 400 Marks | 3 Hours | Computer Based Test |
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for every correct answer and minus 1 mark for every incorrect answer in both multiple-choice questions and numerical value questions. Questions left unattempted carry 0 marks.
Paper 1 question break-up: Every subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) has Section A with 20 multiple-choice questions and Section B with 10 numerical value questions, out of which any 5 are to be attempted, making 25 questions per subject and 75 questions in total.
Paper 2A question break-up: Mathematics Part I has 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 numerical value questions to be attempted out of 10 given, Aptitude Test Part II has 50 questions, and Drawing Test Part III has 2 questions to be attempted on an A4-size drawing sheet, making 77 questions in total.
Paper 2B question break-up: Mathematics Part I has 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 numerical value questions to be attempted out of 10 given, Aptitude Test Part II has 50 questions, and Planning Part III has 25 questions, making 100 questions in total.
Paper 1 Syllabus — Physics (20 Units)
| Unit 1 — Units and Measurements | Units, dimensions, dimensional analysis, errors in measurement, significant figures, accuracy and precision of instruments |
| Unit 2 — Kinematics | Motion in a straight line and a plane, relative velocity, projectile motion, uniform circular motion |
| Unit 3 — Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, friction, dynamics of uniform circular motion, conservation of momentum, equilibrium of forces |
| Unit 4 — Work, Energy and Power | Work-energy theorem, conservative and non-conservative forces, potential energy, collisions (elastic and inelastic) |
| Unit 5 — Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling motion, theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes |
| Unit 6 — Gravitation | Kepler’s laws, universal law of gravitation, gravitational potential and field, escape velocity, orbital velocity, satellites |
| Unit 7 — Properties of Solids and Liquids | Elasticity, Hooke’s law, surface tension, viscosity, Bernoulli’s theorem, thermal expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer |
| Unit 8 — Thermodynamics | Zeroth, first and second laws, isothermal and adiabatic processes, heat engines, refrigerators, entropy (qualitative) |
| Unit 9 — Kinetic Theory of Gases | Kinetic theory postulates, gas laws, degrees of freedom, law of equipartition of energy, mean free path |
| Unit 10 — Oscillations and Waves | SHM, damped and forced oscillations, resonance, wave motion, superposition, Doppler effect, standing waves |
| Unit 11 — Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, Gauss’s law, capacitors and dielectrics, electric dipole |
| Unit 12 — Current Electricity | Ohm’s law, resistivity, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, cells and EMF, heating effects |
| Unit 13 — Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, force on a moving charge, torque on a current loop, magnetic materials |
| Unit 14 — Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws, self and mutual inductance, AC circuits, LCR circuits, transformers |
| Unit 15 — Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current, characteristics of EM waves, electromagnetic spectrum and its applications |
| Unit 16 — Optics | Reflection and refraction, lenses and mirrors, optical instruments, wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarisation) |
| Unit 17 — Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, Einstein’s equation, matter waves, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment |
| Unit 18 — Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr model, atomic spectra, nuclear structure, radioactivity, mass-energy relation, nuclear fission and fusion |
| Unit 19 — Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, p-n junction diode, rectifiers, transistors, logic gates, basic communication systems |
| Unit 20 — Experimental Skills | Vernier calipers, screw gauge, simple pendulum, resistance measurement, characteristic curves and standard lab experiments |
Paper 1 Syllabus — Chemistry (20 Units)
| Unit 1 — Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Mole concept, stoichiometry, laws of chemical combination, equivalent and molar mass, concentration terms |
| Unit 2 — Atomic Structure | Bohr model, quantum numbers, Aufbau principle, Hund’s rule, electronic configuration, de Broglie relation |
| Unit 3 — Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding |
| Unit 4 — Chemical Thermodynamics | First and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, Hess’s law, spontaneity of reactions |
| Unit 5 — Solutions | Types of solutions, concentration units, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, van’t Hoff factor |
| Unit 6 — Equilibrium | Chemical and ionic equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, acids and bases, pH, buffer solutions, solubility product |
| Unit 7 — Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Oxidation numbers, balancing redox equations, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, conductance, electrolysis |
| Unit 8 — Chemical Kinetics | Rate of reaction, order and molecularity, rate law, integrated rate equations, Arrhenius equation, collision theory |
| Unit 9 — Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Modern periodic law, periodic trends (atomic radius, ionisation energy, electron affinity, electronegativity) |
| Unit 10 — p-Block Elements | Group 13–18 elements, trends, compounds and their properties, anomalous behaviour of first members |
| Unit 11 — d- and f-Block Elements | Transition elements (general properties, oxidation states), lanthanoids and actinoids |
| Unit 12 — Coordination Compounds | Werner’s theory, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, bonding theories (VBT, CFT), applications |
| Unit 13 — Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds | Methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds |
| Unit 14 — Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, electronic effects (inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation), reaction intermediates |
| Unit 15 — Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons (preparation, properties and reactions) |
| Unit 16 — Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | Preparation, properties and reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes |
| Unit 17 — Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids (preparation and reactions) |
| Unit 18 — Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Amines, diazonium salts (preparation, properties and important name reactions) |
| Unit 19 — Biomolecules | Carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids (structure and biological role) |
| Unit 20 — Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | Detection of elements and functional groups, chemistry involved in common titrations and preparations |
Paper 1 Syllabus — Mathematics (14 Units)
| Unit 1 — Sets, Relations and Functions | Set operations, types of relations, functions (domain, range, composition, types of functions) |
| Unit 2 — Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Algebra of complex numbers, Argand plane, modulus-argument form, nature of roots, relations between roots and coefficients |
| Unit 3 — Matrices and Determinants | Algebra of matrices, types of matrices, properties of determinants, adjoint and inverse, solving linear equations |
| Unit 4 — Permutations and Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting, permutations and combinations and their applications |
| Unit 5 — Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications | Binomial theorem for positive integral index, general and middle terms, properties of binomial coefficients |
| Unit 6 — Sequence and Series | Arithmetic and geometric progressions, arithmetic-geometric series, sum of special series |
| Unit 7 — Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | Limits, continuity, differentiability, derivatives of standard functions, L’Hospital’s rule, Rolle’s and Lagrange’s theorems |
| Unit 8 — Integral Calculus | Indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, properties of definite integrals, area under curves |
| Unit 9 — Differential Equations | Order and degree, formation of differential equations, solutions of first-order first-degree equations |
| Unit 10 — Coordinate Geometry | Straight lines, circles, conic sections (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola), standard forms and properties |
| Unit 11 — Three-Dimensional Geometry | Direction cosines and ratios, equations of lines and planes, angle and distance between lines and planes |
| Unit 12 — Vector Algebra | Vector addition, scalar and vector products, scalar triple product and geometric applications |
| Unit 13 — Statistics and Probability | Measures of dispersion, mean, variance, probability distributions, Bayes’ theorem, conditional probability |
| Unit 14 — Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, properties of triangles, heights and distances |
Paper 2A Syllabus — B.Arch
| Mathematics | Same 14 units as Paper 1 Mathematics, listed above |
| Aptitude Test | Awareness of persons, places, buildings and materials, objects and texture related to architecture and the built environment, visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings, visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects, analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), three-dimensional perception, scale and proportion, colour, texture, harmony and contrast |
| Drawing Test | Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil, transformation of forms in 2D and 3D, generation of plan, elevations and 3D views of objects, creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms, sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape, landscape and rural life |
Paper 2B Syllabus — B.Planning
| Mathematics | Same 14 units as Paper 1 Mathematics, listed above |
| Aptitude Test | Same as Paper 2A Aptitude Test, listed above |
| Planning-Based Questions | General awareness regarding development issues, government programmes and schemes, comprehension of graphs, charts and tables, critical thinking and analytical skills, social sciences and general awareness, thinking skills related to planning |
How to Download
- Open the official JEE (Main) website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Find the syllabus link on the homepage or in the latest notifications section.
- Open the syllabus PDF and download it for Paper 1, Paper 2A or Paper 2B as applicable.
- Save the PDF and prepare unit by unit as given in the tables above.
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FAQ
Q1. JEE Main 2027 ka syllabus 2026 se alag hai?
Nahi, JEE Main 2027 ka syllabus 2026 edition jaisa hi hai, isme koi badlav nahi hua hai.
Q2. Paper 1 me kul kitni units hain?
Paper 1 me kul 54 units hain — Physics 20, Chemistry 20 aur Mathematics 14.
Q3. Paper 2A aur Paper 2B me Mathematics alag hota hai?
Nahi, dono papers me Paper 1 wala hi Mathematics syllabus hai, uske saath Aptitude Test aur Drawing Test (2A) ya Planning questions (2B) hote hain.
Q4. Drawing Test kis tarah hota hai?
Drawing Test offline hota hai, A4 size drawing sheet par pencil se 2 sawal poochhe jate hain.
Q5. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 ki pariksha kab hogi?
Session 1 ki pariksha 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 aur 28 January 2027 ko hogi.
Q6. Syllabus PDF kahan se download karen?
Official website jeemain.nta.nic.in se syllabus PDF download kiya ja sakta hai.
