JEE Main Maths: Syllabus, Units & Exam Pattern

Algebra

• Ch 1 Sets, Relations and Functions

  Sets and their algebra, types of relations and equivalence relations, and one-one, into and onto functions with composition.

• Ch 2 Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

  Algebra of complex numbers, Argand diagram, modulus and argument; quadratic equations, nature of roots and roots–coefficient relations.

• Ch 3 Matrices and Determinants

  Algebra of matrices, determinants of order two and three, adjoint and inverse, and solving simultaneous linear equations.

• Ch 4 Permutations and Combinations

  The fundamental principle of counting, P(n, r) and C(n, r), and their simple applications.

• Ch 5 Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications

  Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general and middle terms, and simple applications.

• Ch 6 Sequence and Series

  Arithmetic and geometric progressions, arithmetic and geometric means, and the relation between A.M. and G.M.

Calculus

• Ch 7 Limit, Continuity and Differentiability

  Limits, continuity and differentiability; differentiation of standard functions; applications including rates of change and maxima and minima.

• Ch 8 Integral Calculus

  Integration by substitution, parts and partial fractions; the fundamental theorem of calculus, definite integrals and areas under curves.

• Ch 9 Differential Equations

  Order and degree of ordinary differential equations, separation of variables, and homogeneous and linear first-order equations.

Coordinate & 3D Geometry and Vectors

• Ch 10 Co-ordinate Geometry

  Straight lines, the circle and conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in standard forms.

• Ch 11 Three Dimensional Geometry

  Coordinates in space, direction ratios and cosines, the angle between lines, skew lines and the shortest distance.

• Ch 12 Vector Algebra

  Vectors and scalars, addition and components of vectors in two and three dimensions, and scalar and vector products.

Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability

• Ch 13 Statistics and Probability

  Measures of dispersion, mean, median and mode, standard deviation and variance; probability, addition and multiplication theorems and Bayes' theorem.

• Ch 14 Trigonometry

  Trigonometrical identities and functions, and inverse trigonometrical functions and their properties.

Point to the Method

Names the tool to reach for (e.g. "Use the binomial theorem for (1 + x)ⁿ") without giving the answer.

Guided Reasoning Prompt

Prompts the key idea (e.g. "How many powers of x appear, from 0 up to n?").

Complete Worked Solution

Shows the full step-by-step working and explains why the answer is correct.

Secure Calculus and Algebra

Limits, differentiation, integration and the algebra units recur throughout the paper — steady practice here pays off most.

Train Speed and Accuracy

With 25 questions in a shared three-hour paper, practise solving standard problems quickly and checking working to avoid −1 penalties.

Master Numerical-Value Rounding

Section B answers are entered as a number rounded to the nearest integer, so finish each calculation fully and round correctly.

How many units are in the JEE Main Maths syllabus?

The official JEE (Main) 2026 Paper 1 Mathematics syllabus has 14 units, from Sets, Relations and Functions through Calculus, Coordinate and 3D Geometry, and Vectors to Statistics, Probability and Trigonometry. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official NTA website.

How many questions and marks does Maths carry in JEE Main?

In Paper 1, Mathematics has 25 questions — 20 multiple-choice in Section A and 5 numerical-value questions in Section B — for 100 marks, with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Is there negative marking in JEE Main Maths?

Yes. A correct answer scores +4 and an incorrect answer scores −1 in both Section A and Section B. Unanswered questions score 0.

Does Mathematics affect the JEE Main tiebreaker?

Yes. When two candidates have the same total NTA score, the NTA score in Mathematics is used first to resolve the tie, followed by Physics and then Chemistry.