JEE Main 2021 is the biggest engineering entrance exam for which more than 9 lakh candidates are expected to apply. It is the first step for future engineers who seek admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. Given this, competition in the exam is obviously high. The preparation for this kind of exam requires hard work and dedication, with a hint of smart work. But what is smart work? It means strategizing the preparation and do optimum utilization of the resources. The best example of smart work is to know the chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2021. It helps in defining which chapters are must do and which are of less priority. So to help you with the preparation, we present chapter wise weightage for JEE Main 2021.
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Chapter Wise Weightage for JEE Main 2021
In Joint Entrance Examination Main 2021 the question come from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Over the years it has been seen that the difficulty level in each section is usually as follows:
- Maths – Moderate but lengthy
- Physics – Toughest
- Chemistry – Easiest with direct NCERT questions
Candidates who are planning to apply for JEE Main 2021 can check chapter wise weightage from below.
Physics Chapter Wise Weightage for JEE Main 2021
The chapter wise weightage for Physics subject is given below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Optics | 10% |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 6% |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 3% |
| Electronic devices | 14% |
| Communication Systems | 5% |
| Electrostatics | 9% |
| Current Electricity | 8% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 3% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3% |
| Laws of motion | 3% |
| Gravitation | 2% |
| Thermodynamics | 9% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 3% |
| Physics and Measurement | 4% |
| Work Energy and Power | 3% |
| Rotational Motion | 3% |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | 3% |
| Kinetic theory of Gases | 3% |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating currents | 3% |
| Experimental skills | 3% |
| Kinematics | 3% |
Mathematics Chapter Wise Weightage for JEE Main 2021
The chapter wise weightage for Mathematics subject is given below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Integral Calculus | 9% |
| Limit, continuity and differentiation | 10% |
| Co-ordinate geometry | 15% |
| Sets, Relations and Functions | 5% |
| Complex numbers and quadratic equations | 7% |
| Matrices and Determinants | 7% |
| Permutations and combinations | 4% |
| Binomial theorem and its simple applications | 2% |
| Sequence and series | 5% |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 6% |
| Vector Algebra | 5% |
| Statistics and Probability | 8% |
| Trigonometry | 4% |
| Mathematical reasoning | 3% |
| Differential equations | 3% |
| Mathematical Induction | 3% |
Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage for JEE Main 2021
The chapter wise weightage for Chemistry subject is given below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Organic Compounds containing Oxygen | 6% |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 1% |
| Polymers | 3% |
| Biomolecules | 3% |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 4% |
| Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | 3% |
| States of matter | 3% |
| Atomic Structure | 3% |
| Solutions | 5% |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 4% |
| Equilibrium | 6% |
| Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry | 4% |
| Chemical kinetics | 3% |
| Some basic concepts in chemistry | 5% |
| Surface Chemistry | 1% |
| General Principle and process of Isolation of metals | 2% |
| Classification of Elements and Periodic table | 2% |
| Hydrogen | 3% |
| p- Block Elements | 5% |
| S – Block Elements Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals | 1% |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5% |
| d – and f – BLOCK ELEMENTS | 4% |
| Co-ordination Compounds | 4% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 3% |
| Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds | 3% |
| Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | 3% |
| Hydrocarbons | 3% |
| Organic Compounds containing Halogens | 2% |
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How to Analyse the Chapterwise Weightage for JEE Main 2021
The candidates can also analyse what chapter carry maximum weightage in the exam, using the below given means:
- Analyse the past 5-6 years question papers. Note the numbers of questions that come from the chapters over the years. The chapter from which the maximum questions are farmed over the past years, are the ones with maximum weightage and are important.
- Check expert analysis available for JEE Main. The analysis helps to know the difficulty level of the exam, the chapter wise weightage and the topics that are asked in the exam. The overview of the past year analysis can held the candidates understand how to strategise the preparation for the upcoming exam.
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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of JEE Main was changed last year and here is the new pattern and how to prepare for it:
- JEE Main is held in computer-based mode and is of 3 hour. Only the drawing section in the B.Arch section is held in offline mode.
- The papers consist of MCQ and NVT (numerical value type) questions.
- Candidates get question paper in Hindi, English, or Gujarati, as per the choice submitted in the application form. The Gujarati paper is only for centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The distribution of questions in the exam for each 3 papers is s follows:
JEE Main 2021 B.Tech / B.E paper pattern:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 NVT) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 NVT) | 100 |
| Physics | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 NVT) | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
JEE Main 2021 B.Arch paper pattern:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Aptitude Test – Part 2 | 50 (MCQ) | 200 |
| Mathematics – Part I | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 NVT) | 100 |
| Drawing Test – Part 3 | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 |
JEE Main 2021 B.Plan paper pattern:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Aptitude Test – Part 2 | 50 (MCQ) | 200 |
| Mathematics – Part I | 25 (20 MCQ + 5 NVT) | 100 |
| Planning Based Question | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Marking scheme in the papers:
| Type of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for wrong / multiple answers | Marks for marked for review / unanswered answers |
| MCQ | +04 marks | – 1 marks | 00 marks |
| Numerical value type questions | +04 marks | — | 00 marks |
What does the latest demand?
It demands the following:
A) Strong hold of concepts
B) A habit of solving questions
C) A new approach to attempting questions that eliminate the guessing factor.
JEE Main 2021
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is held twice a year for admission in BE/B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan courses in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. The exam is held at a national level and CBT mode. 10+2 passed / appearing candidates can participate for the exam. Admission based on JEE Main score is done via a centralised counselling process called JoSAA.
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