Last updated on February 20th, 2021 at 01:54 pm
NTA has released the official JEE Main Syllabus 2021. Initially, there were speculations that there will be changes or reduction in the JEE Main Syllabus 2021 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2021 without any changes. The NTA JEE Main 2021 Syllabus varies depending upon the sections or subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing and Planning.
Candidates can get an insight of the syllabus for JEE Main 2021 from this article and devise a plan of action.
Latest Updates on JEE Main Syllabus 2021-
- NTA has also released the JEE Main Admit Card 2021 for February session. Candidates can download admit card using application number and DOB.
- JEE Main Syllabus 2021 has been officially notified by NTA on their official website. Download Syllabus PDF
- HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has hinted towards a change in JEE Main exam pattern 2021. Read More
The examination will be conducted for 3 separate papers B.E/B. Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning. Paper 1 is for B.E/B. Tech, Paper 2 is for B.Arch and Paper 3 is for B.Planning. Candidates seeking admissions to B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch courses to IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs can fill JEE Main form online when the registration window opens.
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Overview of the JEE Main Syllabus 2021
- The syllabus for Paper 1 comprises three major subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. This paper is specific for admissions to B.Tech/B.E courses.
- Paper 2 syllabus comprises three major subjects which are Aptitude, Drawing and Mathematics. This paper is conducted for admissions to B.Arch Courses.
- Finally, Paper 3 syllabus comprises three subjects which are Aptitude, Planning-based questions and Mathematics. This paper is conducted for admissions to the B. Planning course of IITs.
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Will NTA Reduce JEE Main 2021 Syllabus?Lockdown situation due to the outbreak of COVID-19 has led to the delay in events of JEE Main 2020 session. This has created pressure among the JEE main 2021 session aspirants, hence they have demanded a reduction in the JEE Main 2021 syllabus.
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JEE Main Syllabus 2021: Subject-wise Syllabus
The JEE Main Syllabus is similar to that of the JEE Advanced examination. However, the difficulty level is different as the students may face more difficult questions in the JEE Advanced examination, which might have more than one answer. In order to acquire a good rank, the students need to know the syllabus and exam pattern and also keep their practice thorough.
JEE Main 2021 Chemistry Syllabus
The JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus is divided into three sections which are Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. The students must go through each of these subsections in order to score well.
Section A – Physical Chemistry
Following section caters to the entire NTA JEE Main Syllabus 2020 for Chemistry-
Unit | Topic | Details |
1. | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
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2. | States of Matter |
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3. | Atomic Structure |
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4. | Chemical Bonding and molecular structure |
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5. | Chemical Thermodynamics |
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6. | Solutions |
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7. | Equilibrium |
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8. | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
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9. | Chemical Kinetics |
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10. | Surface Chemistry |
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Section B – Inorganic Chemistry
Given below are chapters and topics from Inorganic Chemistry for JEE Main 2021. Major focus is on the Periodic table and its elements.
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11. | Classification of elements and periodicity in properties |
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12. | General Principles and processes of isolation of metals |
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13. | Hydrogen |
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14. | S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkali Earth Metals) |
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15. | P-Block Elements |
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16. | D and f- Block Elements |
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17. | Coordination Compounds |
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18. | Environmental Chemistry |
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Section C – Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Syllabus for JEE Main 2021 is given below. All chapters in Organic Chemistry are important. Hydrocarbons and Organic compounds usually carry a very high weightage in Organic Chemistry.
Unit | Topic | Details |
19. | Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds |
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20. | Some basic principles of organic chemistry |
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21. | Hydrocarbons |
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22. | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
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23. | Organic Compounds containing Oxygen |
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24. | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
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25. | Polymers |
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26. | Biomolecules |
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27. | Chemistry in Everyday life |
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28. | Principles related to Practical Chemistry |
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Weightage of JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus
An analysis of the Chemistry paper of JEE Main examination 2021 have been given below:
Chemistry Important Topics | Weightage (%) |
Inorganic Chemistry | 29 |
Organic Chemistry | 36 |
Physical Chemistry | 35 |
Chemistry Syllabus Weightage
Read JEE Main Preparation Tips for Chemistry
JEE Main 2021 Physics Syllabus
The JEE Main Physics Syllabus is divided into two major sections — Section A and Section B. Section A comprises 80% of the question paper and mainly has theoretical questions. Section B comprises 20% of the question paper and has practical-based questions.
Following section caters to the detailed NTA JEE Main syllabus 2021 of Physics
Unit | Topic | Details |
1 | Physics and Measurement |
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2 | Kinematics |
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3 | Laws of Motion |
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4 | Work, Energy and Power |
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5 | Rotational Motion |
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6 | Gravitation |
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7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids |
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8 | Thermodynamics |
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9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases |
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10 | Oscillations and Waves |
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11 | Electrostatics |
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12 | Current Electricity |
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13 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
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14 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
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15 | Electromagnetic Waves |
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16 | Optics |
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17 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
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18 | Atoms and Nuclei |
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19 | Electronic Devices |
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20 | Communication Systems |
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Weightage of JEE Main Physics Syllabus
Here we have been an in-depth analysis of the JEE Main Physics Paper 2021-
Physics Important Topics | Weightage (%) |
Electrodynamics | 23 |
Heat & Thermodynamics | 13 |
Mechanics | 25 |
Modern Physics | 19 |
Optics | 14 |
SHM & Waves | 6 |
Physics Syllabus Weightage
Read JEE Main Preparation Tips for Physics
JEE Main 2021 Mathematics Syllabus
The mathematics section is included in all the three papers of JEE Main 2021. The main topics of Mathematics that are included in the JEE Main Syllabus 2021 are Trigonometry, Algebra, Calculus and Coordinate Geometry.
Check detailed JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus
The following section caters to the detailed JEE Main syllabus for Mathematics.
Unit | Topic | Details |
1. | Sets, Relations and Functions |
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2. | Complex Number and Quadratic Equations |
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3. | Matrices and Determinants |
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4. | Permutations and Combinations |
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5. | Mathematical Induction |
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6. | Binomial Theorem |
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7. | Sequences and Series |
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8. | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability |
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9. | Integral Calculus |
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10. | Differential Equations |
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11. | Coordinate Geometry |
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12. | Three Dimensional Geometry |
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13. | Vector Algebra |
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14. | Statistics and Probability |
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15. | Trigonometry |
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16. | Mathematical Reasoning |
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Weightage of JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus
An analysis of the Mathematics paper of JEE Main examination 2021 have been given below-
Maths Important Topics | Weightage (%) |
Complex Numbers | 6 |
Coordinate Geometry | 16 |
Differential & Integral Calculus | 34 |
Fundamentals of Mathematics | 4 |
Probability | 8 |
Matrices | 13 |
Trigonometry | 9 |
Vector & 3D | 10 |
Mathematics Syllabus Weightage
Read JEE Main Preparation Tips for Mathematics
JEE Main 2021 Drawing Test Syllabus
Drawing is included in Paper 2 of JEE Main examination. Few topics which are important for JEE Main Drawing Test are:
- Drawing abstract shapes and geometric patterns in pen and paper.
- Transformation of figures from 2D to 3D or vice-versa
- Elevation of object rotation
- Designing memory of urban scenes
- Generation of plan
- 3D view of an object, rotation
JEE Main 2021 Aptitude Test Syllabus
Aptitude section is included in both Paper 2 and Paper 3 of the JEE Main. The Aptitude section is divided into two parts according to the JEE Main Syllabus. The important topics from each of these parts which have been mentioned in the official JEE Main Syllabus have been given below:
Aptitude Important Topics | Weightage |
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Aptitude Syllabus Weightage
JEE Main 2021 Planning-based Test Syllabus
Questions based on Planning will be a part of Paper 3 i.e. B.Planning only in JEE Main 2021. This section was introduced for students along with a completely new paper in 2020. As per the sample questions provided on the official website of JEE Main 2020, it is implied that questions from Planning section will be from the following topics-
- General Awareness – Government programs/schemes, development issues, current affairs related to rural and urban development programs etc.
- Critical thinking, Analytical skills, Map reading skills, Graphs, Charts, Basic Statistics etc.
- Social Sciences – Geography, History, Political Science, Economics
The official JEE Main 2021 syllabus will be available for download as soon as it is released by NTA.
Best Books for JEE Main Syllabus 2021
Reference books and mock tests are really helpful in JEE Main Preparation. Reference books help in understanding the JEE Main Syllabus and JEE Main Exam Pattern. Following books are suggested in order to prepare for JEE Main as per the previous year syllabus for JEE Main-
Chemistry
Name of the Book | Author |
Organic Chemistry | O.P. Tandon |
Physical Chemistry | O.P. Tandon |
Numerical Chemistry | P. Bahadur |
Physics
Name of the Book | Author |
IIT JEE Physics | D.C. Pandey |
Concepts of Physics | H.C. Verma |
Fundamentals of Physics | Resnick, Halliday and Walker |
Mathematics
Name of the book | Author |
Mathematics XI and XII | R.D. Sharma |
Higher Algebra | Hall & Knight |
Problems of Calculus in one Variable | I.A. Maron |
Read More Books for JEE Main Preparation
Drawing
Important Books | Author |
B.Arch/ B. Planning Aptitude Test for J.E.E. (Main) | S C Garg |
A Complete Self-guide for B.Arch Entrance Examination | P K Mishra |
Aptitude
Important Book | Name of the Author |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal |
Check Best Books for B. Arch Preparation
Planning
Books | Author |
Contemporary India Part – 2 Textbook in Geography for Class – 10 | NCERT |
Democratic Politics – II Textbook in Social Science for Class 10 | NCERT |
India and the Contemporary World – 2 Textbook in History for Class – 10 | NCERT |
Understanding Economic Development – Textbook in Social Science for Class – 10 | NCERT |
Current Affair Yearly (2020) | Arihant |
JEE Main Syllabus is based on class XI and XII syllabus. Preparation of one will automatically help you get ready for the other. The students are advised to focus more on JEE Main important topics and chapters for efficient learning and preparation.
JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)
If you take a look at JEE Main Paper Analysis, you will understand that previously, there were a total of 90 questions in Paper 1 with 30 questions from each section. Now, the total number of questions have been reduced to 75 with each section having 25 questions.
- This new JEE Main Exam pattern of examination has been implemented since the January 2020 examination.
- Out of these 25 questions, 20 will be of MCQ type and the rest 5 questions will be numerical value-based questions.
- Numerical value-based questions will not have negative marking.
- All the three sections will be given equal weightage. The total marks of Paper 1 are 300.
- However, there are chances that the exam pattern will be further changed in 2021.
- The new exam pattern will be updated as soon as it is released by NTA.
Section | Number of Questions | Type of Questions |
Physics | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 20 Numerical Value Type: 5 |
Chemistry | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 20 Numerical Value Type: 5 |
Mathematics | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 20 Numerical Value Type: 5 |
JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 2 (B.Arch)
Paper 2 will have a total of 77 questions divided into three sections – Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing. The Mathematics section will be the same as Paper 1. The Drawing section previously had 3 questions but from 2020 onwards, it will have 2 questions of 50 marks each. Only this section will be conducted in an offline mode (Pen and Paper-based). The total marks of Paper 2 will constitute a total of 400 marks.
Section | Number of Questions | Type of Questions |
Aptitude | Total: 50 | MCQ Type: 50 |
Drawing | Total: 2 | Drawing Type: 2 |
Mathematics | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 20 Numerical Value Type: 5 |
Read JEE Main Exam Pattern for B. Arch in Detail
JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 3 (B.Planning)
This is a new paper introduced in 2020 for B.Planning courses in colleges. JEE Main syllabus for paper 3 will have a total of 100 questions which will be divided into three sections – Aptitude, Mathematics and Planning. Here too, the Mathematics section will be the same as Paper 1. Paper 3 will constitute a total of 400 marks.
Section | Number of Questions | Type of Questions |
Aptitude | Total: 50 | MCQ Type: 50 |
Planning-based questions | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 25 |
Mathematics | Total: 25 | MCQ Type: 20 Numerical Value Type: 5 |
Read JEE Main Exam Pattern for B. Plan in Detail
FAQs
Ans. Yes, a student can sit for both B.Arch and B.Planning examination. In that case, the duration of the examination will be 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main Syllabus covers all the important topics from both class XI and XII.
Ans. Two of the most important topics for Mathematics from which the majority of questions are asked are Trigonometry and Calculus.
Ans. No, the JEE Main Syllabus and the JEE Advanced Syllabus is mostly the same but the question pattern is different.
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Ans. The JEE Main Syllabus remains mostly the same every year. One or two topics may be included or excluded from the syllabus. However, there are chances of reduction in the syllabus for 2021 exam due to the pandemic.
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main Syllabus for Mathematics is the same for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.
Last updated on December 15th, 2020 at 04:48 pm
Ans. No, The JEE Main 2021 syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 will be completely different. Paper 1 comprises three major subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics whereas paper 2 comprises of Aptitude, Drawing, and Mathematics
Last updated on December 15th, 2020 at 04:50 pm
Ans. From JEE Main 2020 point of view Kinematics is a very important chapter because of mainly two reasons:
- Its weightage is high
- Kinematics is the most basic chapter of mechanics and can be applied in almost any topic of physics.
Candidates must have conceptual clarity when it comes to topics like Kinematics.
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Ans. The topics vital for Paper 1 in JEE Main 2021 are tabulated below:
Subject | Topic |
Physics | Current Electricity & Heat Transfer, Dimensional Analysis, Waves & Sounds, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Rotational Dynamics and Electromagnetic Induction, Gravitation & Electro-statistics, Geometrical Optics. |
Chemistry | Mole concept & the concept of equivalents, Redox reactions, Electrochemistry, Coordination chemistry, Chemical bonding, and Qualitative analysis, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Carbonyl Compounds & their derivatives. |
Mathematics | Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Circles, and Family of Circles, Sequence, and Series, Probability, Hyperbola in coordinate geometry, Parabola; Functions, Continuity & Differentiability, Limits, Application of derivatives, Definite integral in calculus, Vectors, Quadratic equations and expressions, Complex numbers, Matrices. |
Last updated on December 15th, 2020 at 04:59 pm
Ans. The important topics for JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 are listed below:
- Harmony, Contrast, and Colour texture.
- 3D– perception, appreciation of scale and proportion of building forms, objects, and elements
- Design and drawing of abstract or geometrical shapes and patterns in pencil
- Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, Rotation, Elevations, Generation of Plan, 3D views of objects, Subtraction, Development of surfaces, and volumes.
- Sketching
- 2D and 3D compositions using given forms and shapes
Ans. JEE Main syllabus covers topics from Class XI and XII both. Therefore, a lot of chapters from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics become equally vital both for Boards and the JEE Main Exam from both the classes.
Ans. No, the JEE Main syllabus has been the same from last 10 year. JEE Main Syllabus based on the class 11th and 12th syllabus.
Will Chemistry be removed from JEE Main 2021 syllabus?
Hi Shivani, It is true that the NTA has made some changes in the pattern and the exam mode. But as Chemistry is one of the most important subjects for participating in JEE Main exam, so it cannot be removed.
What is the syllabus of chemistry?
Hi Abhinav, Click here to know JEE Main Syllabus for chemistry.
Where can i find syllabus for JEE Main syllabus for b.arch?
Hi Angad, Click here to know JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2 in detail.
when will JEE Main 2021 syllabus release?
Hi Naman, NTA will release the JEE Main 2021 syllabus along with the information brochure.
Was jee main april 2020 paper 1 syllabus reduced?
Hi Shikha, No, JEE Main Syllabus for 2020 session did not reduced.
Will jee main 2021 syllabus reduced?
Hi Kashish, Manish Sisodia suggest to reduced Syllabus for JEE Main 2021. HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal also said the JEE Main 2021 syllabus will be reduced.
How and where can I apply for the JEE Main 2021?
Hi Hiten, JEE Main 2021 Application form will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Check here how to apply for the JEE Main 2021:- https://jeemains.in/jee-main-application-form/.
Will JEE Main 2021 Syllabus reduced, as CBSE syllabus reduced?
Hi Manu, As CBSE has reduced class 12th syllabus, candidates can expect reduction in JEE Main 2021 syllabus. However, no official announced has been released by the NTA.
I am preparing for JEE Main 2021. What’s should be my preparation startegy for Mathematics?
Hi Nikhil, Click here to know topic wise preparation strategy for math.
What are some last minute tips for the JEE Main 2020?
Hii Bharti, At last minutes just do your revision with calm mind.For best Revision Plan visit https://jeemains.in/jee-main-revision/ .