Physics (JEE Main) — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Physics (JEE Main) and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

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

Is the Physics (JEE Main) textbook available for free?

The book linked above is free to download from its source — we link to it rather than hosting a copy, so you always get the current edition. Note that JEE itself does not publish or prescribe a textbook; it publishes the syllabus and past papers, and you should check any book against the current official syllabus.

Is the Physics (JEE Main) textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

No single book covers JEE. Use the official syllabus as your checklist, pick a standard reference per topic, and spend most of your time on past papers and timed practice — the exam rewards problem-solving speed far more than re-reading.

How should I study the Physics (JEE Main) textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

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.