JEE Main 2027 Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Units, Marks, Fees
Reviewed by Shivaji · Last updated: 1 November 2026
NTA released the JEE Main 2027 syllabus with the information bulletin on 24 October 2026. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 75 questions for 300 marks in 3 hours: 25 each in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Each correct answer gets +4 and each wrong answer −1, in both the MCQ and numerical sections. NTA's notice doesn't list any units added or removed.
JEE Main 2027 Paper 1 exam pattern
- Mathematics: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical (Section B) = 100 marks
- Physics: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical (Section B) = 100 marks
- Chemistry: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical (Section B) = 100 marks
- Total: 60 + 15 = 75 questions, 300 marks
- Mode: computer-based test (CBT).
- Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for a scribe).
- Numerical answers are integers, typed with the on-screen keypad.
- Languages (13): English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
JEE Main 2027 syllabus: Mathematics (14 units)
Sets, relations and functions; complex numbers and quadratic equations; matrices and determinants; permutations and combinations; binomial theorem; sequence and series; limit, continuity and differentiability; integral calculus; differential equations; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional geometry; vector algebra; statistics and probability; trigonometry.
Physics (20 units)
Units and measurements; kinematics; laws of motion; work, energy and power; rotational motion; gravitation; properties of solids and liquids; thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; oscillations and waves; electrostatics; current electricity; magnetic effects of current and magnetism; electromagnetic induction and alternating currents; electromagnetic waves; optics; dual nature of matter and radiation; atoms and nuclei; electronic devices; experimental skills.
Chemistry (20 units)
Some basic concepts in chemistry; atomic structure; chemical bonding and molecular structure; chemical thermodynamics; solutions; equilibrium; redox reactions and electrochemistry; chemical kinetics; classification of elements and periodicity; p-block elements; d- and f-block elements; coordination compounds; purification and characterisation of organic compounds; basic principles of organic chemistry; hydrocarbons; organic compounds containing halogens; organic compounds containing oxygen; organic compounds containing nitrogen; biomolecules; principles related to practical chemistry.
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning)
Paper 2A has three parts: Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing Test. Paper 2B has Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning.
JEE Main 2027 application fee (Paper 1, per session, centres in India)
- General, male: ₹1,000
- General, female: ₹800
- Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL), male: ₹900
- Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL), female: ₹800
- SC / ST / PwD / PwBD, and third gender: ₹500
Processing charges and GST are extra. A ₹500 late fee applies in the late window (23–26 November 2026). Last date to apply: 22 November 2026. See JEE Main 2027 registration and last date.
FAQs
Has the JEE Main 2027 syllabus changed?
NTA's 2027 syllabus doesn't mention any units added or removed.
Is there negative marking in the numerical section?
Yes. In 2027, a wrong numerical answer also loses 1 mark.
How many questions do I have to attempt?
All 75. There are no optional questions: 20 MCQs and 5 numerical questions per subject.
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