JEE Main 2027 syllabus released: no changes from last year, NTA confirms

In short

The JEE Main 2027 syllabus remains identical to the 2026 syllabus, as confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Paper 1, for B.E./B.Tech admissions, covers 54 units across Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
Separate papers are available for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) programmes.
The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.
JEE Main 2027 registration is likely to commence in October-November 2026, with exams expected in January and April 2027.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) today, 25 October 2026, released the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 syllabus on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The syllabus, intended for candidates preparing for the engineering entrance examination, remains unchanged from the 2026 syllabus.

The JEE Main is considered one of the most crucial engineering entrance exams in India, serving as an entry point to institutions like NITs and IIITs, and qualifying candidates for JEE Advanced. The exam is highly competitive, with lakhs of students participating annually, and is administered twice a year to provide multiple opportunities for candidates to improve their scores.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus Details for B.E./B.Tech

The syllabus for Paper 1, which is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses, covers Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. This paper comprises a total of 54 units across the three subjects, with Mathematics having 14 units, Physics 20 units, and Chemistry 20 units. The NTA has confirmed that there are no major changes expected for the JEE Main syllabus for 2027, continuing to follow the NCERT-based Class 11 and 12 curriculum.

The Mathematics syllabus includes topics from algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, vectors, three-dimensional geometry, probability, and trigonometry. The Physics syllabus covers mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics, and experimental skills. The Chemistry syllabus encompasses physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry, along with topics related to practical chemistry. The last significant syllabus change occurred in 2024, when topics such as Communication Systems in Physics, Polymers and Environmental Chemistry in Chemistry, and Mathematical Reasoning in Mathematics were removed.

Subject	Number of units
Mathematics	14
Physics	20
Chemistry	20
Total	54

Exam Pattern and Structure

The JEE Main 2027 exam will be a computer-based test and will be conducted for three distinct papers: B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning. The exam duration for each paper is 3 hours. The exam pattern includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions, with Section B for every paper featuring mandatory numerical problems. The marking scheme for the exam is +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers.

Along with the B.E./B.Tech paper, JEE Main also includes separate papers for admission to undergraduate architecture and planning programmes. Paper 2A (Bachelor of Architecture – B.Arch) includes Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and a Drawing Test. Paper 2B (Bachelor of Planning – B.Plan) includes Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and planning-based questions. The exam will be offered in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, and Malayalam.

Aspect	Paper 1 (BE/BTech)	Paper 2A (BArch)	Paper 2B (BPlan)
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based test)	Mathematics & Aptitude: Online Drawing: Offline	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based Questions
Total Duration	3 hours	3 hours	3 hours
Total Marks	300 marks (100 per subject)	400 marks	400 marks
Number of Questions	75 (25 per subject)	Math- 30 (20 MCQs + 10 NVQs), Aptitude- 50, Drawing- 2	Math- 25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs) Aptitude- 50 Planning- 25
Numerical Value Questions	5 per subject, all compulsory	5 in Math, attempt all 5	5 in Math, all compulsory
Question Types	20 MCQs + 5 Numerical (per subject)	MCQs (Math & Aptitude), Drawing Tasks (pen & paper)	MCQs + Numerical Value + Planning-based questions
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct -1 for incorrect 0 for unattempted	+4 for correct -1 for incorrect 0 for unattempted	+4 for correct -1 for incorrect 0 for unattempted
Languages Offered	Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc.	Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc.	Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc.

Tentative Schedule for JEE Main 2027

The JEE Main 2027 exam is likely to be held in January 2027 for Session 1 and April 2027 for Session 2, based on what the NTA. Registration for JEE Main 2027 will probably commence in October-November 2026. The syllabus was tentatively released along with the Information Bulletin in October 2026 by the NTA.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the latest syllabus and examination updates. Reviewing the complete syllabus is recommended before starting or revising preparation. Using previous years’ question papers can also assist candidates in understanding topics and planning their study approach.