JEE Main 2027 syllabus out: physics, chemistry, maths topics removed

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to release the JEE Main 2027 syllabus and information bulletin in October-November 2026.
Key topics such as Communication Systems, States of Matter, and Mathematical Induction have been removed from the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabi, respectively.
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will consist of 75 questions for 300 marks, with 60 MCQs and 15 NVQs, maintaining the 2026 exam pattern.
Registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected to open in October-November 2026, requiring an Aadhaar Card for Indian nationals.
The application fee for a single paper in India ranges from Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates to Rs 1,000 for General Male candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 syllabus, along with its information bulletin, tentatively in October-November 2026. This syllabus will guide aspirants for admission to undergraduate engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, and serves as a qualifying examination for JEE Advanced 2027.

The upcoming syllabus is expected to cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 courses. Significant changes involve the removal of several topics across all three subjects, aligning with recent NTA efforts to speed up the curriculum closer to NCERT textbooks. The JEE Main 2027 examination pattern is anticipated to remain consistent with that of 2026.

Syllabus Revisions for 2027

The NTA has made specific revisions to the JEE Main 2027 syllabus, with several topics removed from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The Physics syllabus will now comprise 20 units, including Experimental Skills, but Communication Systems has been excluded. The Chemistry syllabus will also feature 20 units, covering Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, with topics such as States of Matter, Surface Chemistry, Hydrogen, s-Block Elements, Isolation of Metals, Environmental Chemistry, Polymers, and Chemistry in Everyday Life no longer included. For Mathematics, the syllabus will consist of 14 units, with Mathematical Induction, Mathematical Reasoning, and Linear Programming removed.

These adjustments reflect a continued trend since previous cycles to align the JEE Main curriculum more closely with the NCERT framework. The 2026 structure, which included 20 units in Physics, 20 in Chemistry, and 14 in Mathematics, has been stable and is expected to be maintained for 2027, with the specified topic removals.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Structure and Marking

The JEE Main 2027 examination pattern is expected to remain unchanged from 2026. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will consist of 75 questions, totaling 300 marks. This paper is divided into 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 15 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs). Since 2025, the NTA reverted to a pre-pandemic format where all questions in Paper 1 are compulsory, with no optional questions. Each correct answer in both Section A (MCQ) and Section B (NVQ) will be awarded +4 marks, while incorrect answers will incur a penalty of -1 mark. Unattempted questions will receive 0 marks.

For Paper 2A (B.Arch), the exam will have 77 questions for 400 marks, covering Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. Paper 2B (B.Planning) will include 100 questions for 400 marks, focusing on Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions. The exam duration for Paper 1, Paper 2A only, or Paper 2B only is 3 hours. Candidates appearing for both Paper 2A and Paper 2B together will have 3 hours and 30 minutes. All papers, except the Drawing section of Paper 2A, will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Paper	Subjects	Total Questions	Total Marks	Mode
Paper 2A (B.Arch)	Mathematics (25) + Aptitude (50) + Drawing (2)	77	400	CBT + Pen-and-paper (Drawing)
Paper 2B (B.Planning)	Mathematics (25) + Aptitude (50) + Planning (25)	100	400	CBT only

Question Type	Correct Answer	Wrong Answer	Unattempted
Section A — MCQ (Single Correct)	+4	-1	0
Section B — Numerical Value Questions	+4	-1	0

Application Process and Key Dates

Registration for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected to commence in October-November 2026, coinciding with the release of the official notification and information bulletin. Indian nationals will find an Aadhaar Card mandatory for auto-fill and identity verification during the application process. The NTA will also capture a live photo via webcam during form filling. Applicants will need to upload a scanned signature in JPG format, with a file size between 4KB and 30KB. Category certificates for OBC-NCL and EWS must be current year issues.

Payment for the application fee will be accepted exclusively through online modes, including UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card; no offline payment options will be available. The application fees are based on the 2026 structure and are expected to remain unchanged for 2027.

Category	Single Paper (India)	Two Papers (India)	Single Paper (Outside India)
General Male	Rs 1,000	Rs 2,000	Rs 5,000
EWS / OBC-NCL Male	Rs 900	Rs 2,000	Rs 5,000
All Female Candidates	Rs 800	Rs 1,600	Rs 4,000
SC / ST / PwD / Transgender	Rs 500	Rs 1,000	Rs 2,500

Event	Tentative Date	Status
NTA Information Bulletin / Official Notification	October–November 2026	Not Released
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Opens	October–November 2026	Not Released
Session 1 Application Fee Payment Last Date	November 2026 (11:50 PM)	Not Released
Session 1 Form Correction Window	November 2026	Not Released
Session 1 City Intimation Slip	First week of January 2027	Not Released
Session 1 Admit Card Release	3–4 days before exam	Not Released
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam	Last week of January 2027 (multiple days)	Not Released
Session 1 Answer Key	February 2027	Not Released
Session 1 Result	February 2027	Not Released