Full Physics syllabus for JEE Main — prepared by NEET JEE Rankers for complete conceptual clarity and smart preparation
SI units, dimensional analysis, significant figures, errors in measurement
Explore MoreNewton's laws, friction (static/kinetic), circular motion, pseudo force
Explore MoreWork-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power, elastic/inelastic collisions
Explore MoreMoment of inertia, angular momentum, torque, rolling without slipping
Explore MoreKepler's laws, gravitational potential energy, orbital motion, escape velocity
Explore MoreStress, strain, Young's modulus, viscosity, surface tension, fluid dynamics
Explore MoreFirst and second law, Carnot engine, entropy, heat engines, PV diagrams
Explore MoreIdeal gas, RMS speed, Boltzmann constant, degrees of freedom, mean free path
Explore MoreSHM, damped oscillations, wave equation, superposition, Doppler effect
Explore MoreCoulomb's law, electric field, Gauss's law, potential, capacitors, energy stored
Explore MoreOhm's law, KVL, KCL, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, meter bridge
Explore MoreBiot-Savart, Ampere's law, force on conductor, torque, galvanometer
Explore MoreFaraday's law, Lenz's law, mutual inductance, LCR circuits, transformers
Explore MoreMaxwell's equations, displacement current, EM spectrum, wave properties
Explore MoreRay optics, wave optics, interference (Young's experiment), diffraction, polarisation
Explore MorePhotoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer, matter waves
Explore MoreBohr model, hydrogen spectrum, nuclear reactions, binding energy, radioactivity
Explore MoreSemiconductors, p-n junction diode, Zener diode, transistors, logic gates
Explore MoreVernier callipers, screw gauge, Ohm's law experiment, metre bridge, refractive index
Explore MoreJEE Main Physics has 30 questions (20 MCQ + 10 numerical, attempt any 25) for a maximum of 100 marks. JEE Main Physics is significantly more advanced than NEET Physics — questions require multi-step calculations, advanced application of concepts, and strong mathematical skills. With 16 lakh candidates appearing, every mark in Physics counts heavily for percentile.
JEE Main Physics tests concepts that go well beyond NCERT — unlike NEET where NCERT is almost sufficient. You need HC Verma + DC Pandey + consistent PYQ practice to score 70+ in JEE Main Physics. The subject rewards students who understand physics deeply rather than those who memorize formulas.
| Unit | Chapter | Avg Questions | Difficulty | Priority | PYQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Units and Measurements | 1 | Easy | Medium | Practice → |
| 2 | Kinematics | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 5 | Rotational Motion | 2 | Hard | Very High | Practice → |
| 6 | Gravitation | 1 | Moderate | Medium | Practice → |
| 7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | 1–2 | Moderate | Medium | Practice → |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | 1 | Moderate | Medium | Practice → |
| 10 | Oscillations and Waves | 2 | Hard | Very High | Practice → |
| Unit | Chapter | Avg Questions | Difficulty | Priority | PYQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Electrostatics | 2–3 | Hard | Very High | Practice → |
| 12 | Current Electricity | 2–3 | Moderate | Very High | Practice → |
| 13 | Magnetic Effects & Magnetism | 2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 14 | EMI & Alternating Currents | 2 | Hard | High | Practice → |
| 15 | Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | Easy | Low | Practice → |
| 16 | Optics | 2–3 | Moderate | Very High | Practice → |
| 17 | Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 18 | Atoms and Nuclei | 1–2 | Moderate | High | Practice → |
| 19 | Electronic Devices | 1–2 | Easy | Medium | Practice → |
| 20 | Experimental Skills | 1 | Easy | Medium | Practice → |
Gauss's law, capacitors with dielectrics, electric potential. Multi-step calculations. Highest individual JEE Main Physics weightage. Practice PYQs →
Complex circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, metre bridge, potentiometer. Both conceptual and numerical types. Practice PYQs →
Young's double slit, thin film interference, diffraction grating, optical instruments. Wave optics is harder than ray optics. Practice PYQs →
Moment of inertia for various shapes, rolling motion, angular momentum conservation. Often the hardest JEE Main Mechanics questions. Practice PYQs →
SHM spring systems, coupled oscillations, standing waves, beats. Requires strong mathematical foundation. Practice PYQs →
Mutual inductance, LCR resonance, power factor, transformer efficiency. High-difficulty unit with consistent questions. Practice PYQs →
JEE Main Physics is considerably harder than NEET Physics. NEET tests basic application of concepts directly from NCERT. JEE Main tests multi-step reasoning, mathematical derivations, and advanced applications of the same concepts. For example, a NEET question on capacitors might ask the capacitance formula, while a JEE Main question on capacitors might involve a 3-dielectric slab configuration requiring Gauss's law, boundary conditions, and energy calculation in a single problem.
Students preparing only for JEE Main do not need NCERT as their primary source — HC Verma and IRODOV (for advanced practice) are more relevant. Students preparing for both JEE Main and NEET should use NCERT as the base and supplement with HC Verma for deeper problem-solving.
| Book | Author | Best Used For | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCERT Physics Part 1 & 2 | NCERT | Base concepts — read first always | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Concepts of Physics Vol 1 & 2 | HC Verma | Theory + problem solving — gold standard | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Problems in General Physics | IE Irodov | Advanced problems for 95+ percentile aspirants | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Objective Physics for JEE | DC Pandey | Chapter-wise MCQ and numerical practice | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| JEE Main Physics PYQ Chapterwise | Any Publisher | 10 years PYQ — must complete | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |