Full JEE Main Maths syllabus with chapterwise notes, PYQs, and mock tests — designed by NEET JEE Rankers for 16 lakh candidates
Sets, Venn diagrams, types of relations, types of functions, inverse functions
Explore MoreArgand plane, modulus, conjugate, De Moivre's theorem, roots of quadratic
Explore MoreMatrix operations, determinants, Cramer's rule, inverse of matrix, rank
Explore MoreFundamental principle, nPr, nCr, circular permutation, combinations with repetition
Explore MoreBinomial expansion, general term, middle term, properties of binomial coefficients
Explore MoreAP, GP, HP, AM-GM inequality, sum of series, special sequences
Explore MoreL'Hopital, continuity, differentiability, derivatives of all standard functions
Explore MoreIndefinite integration, definite integration, area under curves, methods of integration
Explore MoreOrder, degree, variable separable, homogeneous, linear DE with integrating factor
Explore MoreStraight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola — equations and properties
Explore MoreDirection cosines, equation of line, plane, angle between planes, distance formula
Explore MoreDot product, cross product, scalar triple product, vector equations of line and plane
Explore MoreMean, variance, standard deviation, Bayes' theorem, binomial distribution
Explore MoreTrigonometric identities, equations, inverse trig functions, heights and distances
Explore MoreJEE Main Mathematics has 30 questions (20 MCQ + 10 numerical, attempt any 25 from 30) for a maximum of 100 marks. Mathematics is considered the most time-consuming section of JEE Main — questions require multi-step calculations that take 2–4 minutes each. Students who master Maths often separate themselves significantly in percentile because many candidates struggle to complete all questions within the time limit.
With 16 lakh candidates appearing for JEE Main, every mark in Mathematics matters. A difference of just 8–12 marks in Maths can shift your percentile by 0.5–1.0, which translates to a rank change of 8,000–16,000 positions. This is why time management in JEE Main Mathematics is as important as content knowledge.
| Unit | Chapter | Avg Questions | Difficulty | Priority | PYQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sets, Relations & Functions | 1–2 | Moderate | Medium | Practice → |
| 2 | Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 3 | Matrices & Determinants | 2–3 | Moderate | Very High | Practice → |
| 4 | Permutations & Combinations | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 5 | Binomial Theorem | 1 | Easy | Medium | Practice → |
| 6 | Sequence & Series | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 7 | Limit, Continuity & Differentiability | 3–4 | Hard | Very High | Practice → |
| 8 | Integral Calculus | 3–4 | Hard | Very High | Practice → |
| 9 | Differential Equations | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 10 | Coordinate Geometry | 4–5 | Moderate | Very High | Practice → |
| 11 | Three Dimensional Geometry | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 12 | Vector Algebra | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 13 | Statistics & Probability | 2–3 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 14 | Trigonometry | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
Highest single-unit weightage in JEE Main Maths. Straight lines, circles, conics (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola). Master all standard forms and their properties. Practice PYQs →
Indefinite, definite integrals, area under curves. Highly formula-dependent. Practice all integration techniques — substitution, by parts, partial fractions. Practice PYQs →
Limits, continuity, differentiability. Involves chain rule, implicit, parametric. Application problems (maxima/minima, tangents) are frequently tested. Practice PYQs →
Matrix operations, eigenvalues, systems of equations. Consistent — appears in almost every JEE Main paper. Practice PYQs →
Bayes' theorem, binomial distribution, conditional probability, variance. Mix of theoretical and numerical. Practice PYQs →
Vectors, dot/cross products, lines and planes in 3D. Formulaic — practice standard question types repeatedly. Practice PYQs →
Phase 1 — Build Formula Base (3 months): Learn all formulas, theorems, and standard results for each unit. For Calculus, understand derivatives and integrals of all standard functions. For Coordinate Geometry, memorize all standard equations of conic sections. For Algebra, master binomial expansion, matrix operations, and Bayes' theorem.
Phase 2 — Problem Practice (2 months): Solve chapter-wise PYQs using the Explore More links above. JEE Main Maths has a very consistent question pattern — many question types repeat year after year. After solving PYQs, identify which question types you solve slowly and practice those under timed conditions.
Phase 3 — Speed + Accuracy (1–2 months): Take full section-wise Maths mocks under timed conditions (90 minutes, 30 questions). Train yourself to solve MCQs in under 2 minutes and numerical problems in under 3 minutes. Learn shortcut techniques for common problem types in Coordinate Geometry and Probability.