JEE Main Chemistry Chapter-Wise Weightage 2026, Marks Distribution

JEE Main Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage 2026 : Knowing the chapter-wise weightage of Chemistry is key for smart JEE Main preparation. Based on previous years’ analysis, it helps students focus on high-scoring and frequently asked topics.Although the official 2026 syllabus will be released in November, students should start early by targeting important chapters. With NTA’s recent syllabus reduction, focusing on high-weightage topics is more important than ever for efficient and strategic preparation.

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JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2026 Overview

JEE Main Chemistry syllabus for JEE Main 2026 is categorized into three main sections: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. 

• Physical Chemistry (Section A) :  includes topics like Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry, Solutions and Chemical Kinetics.

• Inorganic Chemistry (Section B) :  covers the Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, the p-block Element (Group 13 and 14), the d- and f-block Elements, and Coordination Compounds.

• Organic Chemistry (Section C) :  comprises Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds, Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, and Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.

This structured division helps students plan their preparation effectively across all three areas of Chemistry.

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JEE Main Chemistry Chapter Weightage 2026 

The chapter-wise weightage for JEE Main 2026 is derived from a detailed analysis of past years' question paper trends. Chemistry is broadly divided into three major branches: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. A breakdown of chapters with the number of questions and their corresponding weightage will help students understand which topics to focus on during their preparation.

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Subdiscipline-wise Question Trends in Chemistry

Organic Chemistry had the highest question count in 2024, while in 2025, Physical Chemistry emerged as the most prominent section. Although Inorganic Chemistry had the least number of questions in both years, it still contributed notably to the overall weightage.

Class-wise Distribution of Chemistry Questions

The table below outlines how Chemistry questions from Class XI and Class XII were distributed in the JEE Main exams of 2024 and 2025, including both January and April sessions.

Chemistry High Weightage Chapters And Topics For JEE Main 2026

These 8 chapters have consistently played a major role in JEE Chemistry, contributing more than 50% of the total questions in both the January and April sessions. Chapters like Coordination Compounds and Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles are especially important, as they appeared frequently in both attempts. The following table highlights how questions were distributed across key Chemistry chapters.

Study Material for JEE Chemistry Preparation

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