Most Important Chapters for three-digit Rank in JEE Main

Here are the most important chapters in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to score a three-digit rank in JEE Main 2024:

Mathematics

• Calculus: Functions and limits, Differentiation (including chain rule, product, quotient rule), Integration (including definite integrals and applications), Differential Equations (first order and separable).
• Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines, Circles, Parabolas, Ellipses, Hyperbolas (focus on standard equations, tangents, normals, and parametric forms).
• Algebra: Sets, Relations and functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Binomial Theorem, Matrices and Determinants (including solving linear equations), Logarithms, Permutations and Combinations.
• Trigonometry: Identities, Ratios, Graphs of trigonometric functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Solving Trigonometric Equations.
• Statistics and Probability: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Binomial Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Normal Distribution.

Physics

• Mechanics: Kinematics (including relative motion), Laws of Motion, Work and Energy, Circular Motion, Centre of Mass, Linear Momentum, Conservation Laws (momentum, energy).
• Electrostatics: Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Electric Potential, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Current Electricity, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Resistors and Circuits.
• Magnetism: Magnetic Field due to Current, Magnetic Force, Moving Charges and Magnetic Field, Magnetic Induction, and Electromagnetic Induction (including AC circuits).
• Optics: Ray Optics, Wave Optics (including interference, diffraction, polarization), Modern Physics (Planck’s Constant, Photoelectric Effect, Bohr Model of Atom).
• Thermodynamics and Waves: Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Heat Transfer, Sound Waves, Superposition, Standing Waves.

Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry: Chemical Bonding (including Lewis structures, VSEPR theory), States of Matter (gases, liquids, solids), Chemical Kinetics (including collision theory, rate laws), Thermodynamics (including enthalpy, entropy, free energy), Equilibrium (Le Chatelier’s principle), Solutions.
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Table, General Properties of Groups and Periods, s-Block Elements, p-Block Elements (focus on Group 14, 15, 16, 17), d-Block Elements (focus on important transition metals, coordination compounds).
• Organic Chemistry: IUPAC Nomenclature, Isomerism (structural and stereoisomerism), Functional Groups (alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters), Reaction Mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2), Important Reactions (Friedel-Crafts, Williamson synthesis, etc.).

Check out the complete syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics below:

• JEE Main Physics Syllabus
• JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus
• JEE Main Maths Syllabus

Cracking the JEE Main and securing a three-digit rank is the ultimate goal for aspiring engineers in India. But the vast JEE Main syllabus can be overwhelming, leaving candidates wondering – what are the most important chapters for that three-digit rank?

Well, the truth is every chapter holds equal potential and neglecting seemingly “smaller” sections can cause you trouble. However, prioritizing certain chapters based on weightage and difficulty level can help. So, we are here to provide you with the subject-wise breakdown of the most important chapters to score a three-digit rank in JEE Main.