JEE 2020 SYLLABUS & WEIGHTAGE
In wake of the pandemic, JEE Mains 2020 examination has gone under various postponement and alterations. With the separation of the BPlan form the BArch paper, confusion about the syllabus prevails among students. Knowing and studying the syllabus well would enable you to understand the intricate details regarding preparation and areas of focus.
Below is the JEE MAINS 2020 Syllabus for Paper-1, 2 & 3
Paper-1 (B.E./B. Tech.)
Mathematics
- Sets
- Relations & Functions
- Matrices & Determinants
- Permutations & Combinations
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
- Binomial Theorem
- Mathematical Induction
- Limit, Sequences & Series
- Differential Equations
- Integral Calculus
- Continuity & Differentiability
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
- Vector Algebra
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Trigonometry
Physics
- Laws of Motion
- Kinematics
- Work, Energy & Power
- Gravitation
- Rotational Motion
- Physics & Measurement
- Properties of Solids & Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Oscillations & Waves
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
- Current Electricity
- Optics
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
- Electronic Devices
- Atoms & Nuclei
- Communication Systems
Chemistry
- PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY :
- Some Basic concepts in Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- Atomic Structure
- Solutions
- Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry
- Equilibrium
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- INORGANIC CHEMISTRY:
- General Principles & Process of Isolation of Metals
- Hydrogen, p – Block Elements
- s – Block Element
- Co-ordination Compounds
- d – and f – Block Elements
- Classification of Elements
- Periodicity in Properties
- Environmental Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry:
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
- Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
- Purification & Characterization of Organic Compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Polymers
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen,
- Bio Molecules
- Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
Paper-2 (B.Arch)
Mathematics :
- Sets
- Relations and Functions
- Quadratic Equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Complex Numbers
- Mathematical Induction
- Sequences and Series
- Limits
- Continuity and Differentiability
- Applications of Binomial Theorem
- Permutations and Combinations
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equation
- Vector Algebra
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Probability
- Statistics
- Mathematical Reasoning.
Aptitude Test Syllabus:
PART 1:
- Awareness of places,persons, Texture and objects related to Architecture and building environment
- buildings and materials
- Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal)
- Visualising different sides of 3D objects
- Analytical Reasoning.
PART 2:
- Three dimensional – perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, contrast and harmony.
- Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil, colour texture, building forms and elements, Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surface & volumes, Generation of Plan, Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms
- Elevations and 3 D views of objects, Sketching of scenes & activities from memory of urban scapes (public space, festivals, market, street scenes, recreational spaces, monuments, etc.), landscape (gardens, trees, river fronts, jungles, plants etc.) and rural life.
Paper-3 (B.Planning)
Mathematics :
- Sets
- Relations and Functions
- Quadratic Equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Complex Numbers
- Mathematical Induction
- Sequences and Series
- Limits
- Continuity and Differentiability
- Applications of Binomial Theorem
- Permutations and Combinations
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equation
- Vector Algebra
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Probability
- Statistics
- Mathematical Reasoning.
Aptitude Test Syllabus:
PART 1:
- Awareness of places,persons, Texture and objects related to Architecture and building environment
- buildings and materials
- Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal)
- Visualising different sides of 3D objects
- Analytical Reasoning.
PART 2:
- Three dimensional – perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, contrast and harmony.
- Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil, colour texture, building forms and elements, Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surface & volumes, Generation of Plan, Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms
- Elevations and 3 D views of objects, Sketching of scenes & activities from memory of urban scapes (public space, festivals, market, street scenes, recreational spaces, monuments, etc.), landscape (gardens, trees, river fronts, jungles, plants etc.) and rural life.
- General Awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes etc.
- Comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills, graphs, charts and map reading skills, simple statistics
- CBSE Class X Social Sciences
The candidates who wish to pursue B.Arch in IIT Roorkee or IIT Kharagpur, have to appear for AAT i.e Aptitude Awareness Test
:
- Freehand Drawing: Simple drawing showing the entire object in its right proportion and form, surface texture, and details of its components in suitable scale, relative location, Ordinary domestic or everyday life utilizable objects like equipment, furniture, etc.
- Geometrical Drawing: Activities in geometrical drawing containing lines, triangles, angles, quadrilaterals, circles , polygons, elevation (side or front views) of simple solid objects like cones, prisms, splayed surface holders, cylinders, cubes, Study of plan (aerial view), etc.
- Three-dimensional Perception: Perception and appreciation of 3D forms with building elements, Visualization through constituting objects in memory, volume colour and orientation,.
- Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity: Composition activity with given elements, Creativity test through uncommon innovative check with recognizable objects, Context mapping, Logic of colour grouping.
- Architectural Awareness: General awareness and interest of famous architectural creations – within the country and outside, places and celebrities (architects, designers etc.).
Whilst preparing for JEE mains, studying the weight of each topic is of utmost importance. It enables you to focus on the most important chapters and help you build an efficient study plan.
Below is a chapter wise weightage based on the analysis of the previous years question papers.
PHYSICS
Sr no | Topic | No. Of Questions | Marks |
1 | Modern Physics | 5 | 20 |
2 | Heat and Thermodynamics | 3 | 12 |
3 | Optics | 3 | 12 |
4 | Current Electricity | 3 | 12 |
5 | Electrostatics | 3 | 12 |
6 | Magnetics | 2 | 8 |
7 | Unit,Dimension and Vector | 1 | 4 |
8 | Kinematics | 1 | 4 |
9 | Laws of motion | 1 | 4 |
10 | Work,Power and Energy | 1 | 4 |
11 | Centre Of Mass, Impulse and Momentum | 1 | 4 |
12 | Rotation | 1 | 4 |
13 | Gravitation | 1 | 4 |
14 | Simple Harmonic Motion | 1 | 4 |
15 | Solids and Fluids | 1 | 4 |
16 | Waves | 1 | 4 |
17 | Electromagnetics Induction ; AC | 1 | 4 |
CHEMISTRY
Sr no | Topic | No. Of Questions | Marks |
1 | Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry | 3 | 12 |
2 | Periodic table and Representative Elements | 3 | Q2 |
3 | Thermodynamics And Gaseous State | 2 | 8 |
4 | Atomic Structure | 2 | 8 |
5 | Chemical Bonding | 2 | 8 |
6 | Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium | 2 | 8 |
7 | Solid State And Surface Chemistry | 2 | 8 |
8 | Nuclear Chemistry And Environment | 2 | 8 |
9 | Mole Concept | 1 | 4 |
10 | Redox Reaction | 1 | 4 |
11 | Electrochemistry | 1 | 4 |
12 | Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 4 |
13 | Solution and Colligative Properties | 1 | 4 |
14 | General Organic Chemistry | 1 | 4 |
15 | Stereochemistry | 1 | 4 |
16 | Hydrocarbon | 1 | 4 |
17 | Alkyl Halides | 1 | 4 |
18 | Carboxylic Acid and their Derivatives | 1 | 4 |
19 | Carbohydrates,amino acid and Polymers | 1 | 4 |
20 | Aromatic Compounds | 1 | 4 |
MATHEMATICS
Sr no | Topic | No. Of Questions | Marks |
1 | Coordinate Geometry | 5 | 20 |
2 | Limits, Continuity and Differentiability | 3 | 12 |
3 | Integral Calculus | 3 | 12 |
4 | Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation | 2 | 8 |
5 | Matrices and Determinants | 2 | 8 |
6 | Statistics and Probability | 2 | 8 |
7 | Three Dimensional Geometry | 2 | 8 |
8 | Vector Algebra | 2 | 8 |
9 | Sets, Relation and Function | 1 | 4 |
10 | Permutations and Combinations | 1 | 5 |
11 | Binomial Theorem and Its Application | 1 | 4 |
12 | Sequences and Series | 1 | 5 |
13 | Mathematical Reasoning | 1 | 4 |
14 | Differential Equation | 1 | 4 |
15 | Statics and Dynamics | 1 | 4 |
16 | Differential Calculus | 1 | 4 |
With the detailed syllabus and chapter wise weightage, one can head towards strategizing the study/revision plan.
All the best!