Physics (JEE Main) — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Physics (JEE Main) — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Overview: Physical World
Chapter 2: Units, Measurements, and Error Analysis
Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line
Chapter 4: Projectile Motion and Circular Motion
Chapter 5: Newton's Laws and Applications
Chapter 6: Friction and Its Applications
Chapter 7: Work and Kinetic Energy
Chapter 8: Conservation of Energy and Power
Chapter 9: Torque and Moment of Inertia
Chapter 10: Rigid Body Rotation
Chapter 11: Gravitation
Chapter 12: Orbits and Kepler's Laws
Chapter 13: Oscillations and Waves
Chapter 14: Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Chapter 15: Electrostatics: Charge, Field, and Potential
Chapter 16: Current Electricity: Circuits
Chapter 17: Magnetism
Chapter 18: Electromagnetic Induction and AC Circuits
Chapter 19: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Chapter 20: Wave Optics
Chapter 21: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Chapter 22: Atoms, Nuclei and Photoelectric Effect
Chapter 23: Semiconductors and Electronic Devices
Chapter 24: Communication Systems

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Physics (JEE Main)?

The Physics (JEE Main) syllabus has 24 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Physics (JEE Main) chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Physics (JEE Main) syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official JEE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Physics (JEE Main) faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Physics (JEE Main) — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Physics (JEE Main) study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.