Mathematics is one of the crucial as well as difficult part of JEE Main 2024 syllabus for B.E./B.Tec, B.Arch/B.Planning papers. Hence, understanding the chapters and their respective weightage is vital for you in preparation for JEE Main 2024 exam. This information is compiled from an examination of past year question papers, providing valuable insights into the importance of each chapter in the upcoming JEE Main 2024 exam.

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics syllabus is based on Class 11th and 12th NCERT-based topics. Alike Physics, and Chemistry you will also get to see 33.3% weightage of questions here also. There is no difference in JEE Main 2024 Mathematics syllabus of B.E./B.Tec, and B.Arch/B.Planning papers. Vectors, 3D Geometry, Sequences and Series, Binomial Theorem, Definite Integration, etc. are some important topics with the highest weightage in Mathematics syllabus of JEE Main 2024.

NTA has revised JEE Main 2024 syllabus of Mathematics. Chapters from Mathematical Reasoning and Mathematical Induction have been removed completely. However, certain topics from a few chapters are also removed. For your ease, we have segregated JEE Main 2024 Mathematics syllabus into three parts, must to do, relax zone, and effort zone. Check JEE Main Mathematics previous years’ question to understand weightage clearly

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Chapter-Wise Prioritization

Before moving on to the weightage section, let’s discuss and understand the chapter-wise priority of JEE Mains 2024 Mathematics question paper. We have sub-categorized Mathematics chapters into three parts, i.e., must to do, relax zone, and effort zone.

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Must-to-Do Chapters

Here you can expect questions with approximately 50 marks. It is advised to prepare and attempt all topics of JEE Main 2024 Mathematics syllabus that has been included here:

Chapters Number of Questions Weightage in Percentage
Vectors 1-2 3-4%
3D Geometry 2-3 6-7%
Sequence and Series 2 6.67%
Binomial Theorem 2 6.67%
Definite Integration 2 6.67%
Area 1 3.34%
Differential Equation 2-3 6-7%
Application of Derivatives 2 6.67%
Permutations & Combinations 2-3 6-7%
Probability 1 3.34%
Matrices and Determinants 3-4 8-9%
Co-Ordinate Geometry 2 6.67%

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Relax Zone

You can expect 20-30 marks allotted to questions in these chapters. The chapters we have included in this section are easy to understand and less time-consuming. However, some of you might find the Functions part to be difficult here. You can expect approximately 30 marks from these part:

Chapters Number of Questions Weightage in Percentage
Functions 2-3 6-7%
Sets and Relations 1 3.34%
Statistics 2-3 6-7%
Limits 1 3.34%
Quadratic Equations 1-2 3-4%
Method of Differentiation 1 3.34%

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Effort Zone

You have to give maximum to maximum time for the below-mentioned chapters, as they are slightly difficult in comparison to chapters of above two categories. Approximately 20 marks are allotted here.

Chapters Number of Questions Weightage in Percentage
Continuity and Differentiability 3-4 8-9%
Complex Numbers 1-2 3-4%
Indefinite Integration 1 3.34%
Trigonometry 2 6.67%

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Chapter Wise Weightage

Let’s now discuss JEE Main 2024 Mathematics chapter wise weightage in below-mentioned weightage:

Chapters Number of Questions Number of Marks Weightage
Coordinate Geometry 2 20 6.67%
Limits, Continuity and Differentiability 1-4 12 3-9%
Integral Calculus 4-5 16 10-11%
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations 1-2 8 3-4%
Matrices and Determinants 3-4 8 8-9%
Statistics and Probability 1-3 8 3-7%
Three Dimensional (3D) Geometry 2-3 8 6-7%
Vector Algebra 1-2 8 3-4%
Sets, Relation and Function 1-3 4 3-7%
Permutation and Combination 2-3 4 6-7%
Binomial Theorem and its Applications 2 4 6.67%
Sequences and Series 2 4 6.67%
Trigonometry 2 4 6.67%
Mathematical Reasoning 2 4 6.67%
Differential Equation 2-3 4 6-7%
Differential Calculus 1 4 3.3%

JEE Main Maths Chapter Wise Weightage 2023

Chapters Number of Questions Number of Marks Weightage
Coordinate Geometry 5 20 16.67%
Limits, continuity, and Differentiability 3 12 10%
Integral Calculus 3 12 10%
Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation 2 8 6.67%
Matrices and determinants 2 8 6.67%
Statistics and Probability 2 8 6.67%
Three-dimensional geometry 2 8 6.67%
Vector Algebra 2 8 6.67%
Sets, relations, and function 1 4 3.33%
Permutation and Combination 1 4 3.33%
Binomial theorem and its Application 1 4 3.33%
Sequences and Series 1 4 3.33%
Trigonometry 1 4 3.33%
Mathematical Reasoning 1 4 3.33%
Differential Equation 1 4 3.33%
Statistics and Dynamics 1 4 3.33%
Differential Calculus 1 4 3.33%

JEE Main Maths Chapter Wise Weightage 2022

Chapters Number of Questions Number of Marks Weightage
Coordinate Geometry 5 20 16.67%
Limits, continuity, and Differentiability 3 12 10%
Integral Calculus 3 12 10%
Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation 2 8 6.67%
Matrices and determinants 2 8 6.67%
Statistics and Probability 2 8 6.67%
Three-dimensional geometry 2 8 6.67%
Vector Algebra 2 8 6.67%
Sets, relations, and function 1 4 3.33%
Permutation and Combination 1 4 3.33%
Binomial theorem and its Application 1 4 3.33%
Sequences and Series 1 4 3.33%
Trigonometry 1 4 3.33%
Mathematical Reasoning 1 4 3.33%
Differential Equation 1 4 3.33%
Statistics and Dynamics 1 4 3.33%
Differential Calculus 1 4 3.33%

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Chapter Wise Important Topics

The important topics for JEE Main 2024 Mathematics has been tabulated below:

Topics Important Topics
Statistics and Probability
  • Dispersion (Range, Mean Deviation)
  • Dispersion (Variance and Standard Deviation)
  • Mean, Median and Mode
Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric Ratio for Compound Angles (Part I)
  • Trigonometric Identities.
  • Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angle
  • Measurement of Angle
  • Trigonometric Ratio of Compound Angles
Vector Algebra
  • Types of Vectors
  • Direction Cosines and Direction Ratio
  • Section Formula
  • Multiplication of a Vector by Scalar
  • Component of Vector and Vector Joining Two points
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
  • Iota and Powers of Iota
  • Complex Numbers and Euler form of Complex Number
  • Conjugate of Complex numbers and their properties
  • Euler form of complex number
  • Modulus of Complex Numbers and their properties
Three-Dimensional Geometry
  • Shortest Distance between two lines
  • Angle between two lines
  • Equations for a Line in Space
  • Section Formula
  • Direction Cosines and Direction Ratio
  • Introduction to 3D Coordinate System
Matrices and Determinants
  • Matrices, Order of Matrices, Row and Column Matrix
  • Multiplication of Two Matrices
  • Transpose of Matrix
  • Properties of Matrix Multiplication
  • Transpose Conjugate of a Matrix and properties
Sets, Relations, and Functions
  • Union of Sets, Properties of Union
  • Subsets, Proper and Improper Subsets, Intervals
  • Intersection of Set, Properties of Intersection
  • Domain, Range of Relation
  • Cardinal Number of some sets
Differential Equation
  • Formation of Differential Equation and Solutions
  • Bernoulli’s Equation
  • Linear Differential Equation
  • Differential Equation
  • Homogeneous Differential Equation
Permutation and Combination
  • Permutation as an Arrangement
  • Application of Permutation – I
  • Geometrical Permutations
  • Rank of a word in a dictionary
  • Different Cases of Geometrical Arrangements
Binomial theorem and its simple applications
  • Binomial Theorem and Expression of Binomial Theorem
  • Properties of Binomial Theorem and Binomial Coefficient (Part 1)
  • Properties of Binomial Theorem and Binomial Coefficient (Part 2)
  • Some Standard Expansions (Part 2)
  • General Term of Binomial Expansion
Integral Calculus
  • Integration as Reverse Process of Differentiation
  • Integration by Parts
  • Some Special Integration
  • Fundamental Formulae of Indefinite Integration (trigonometric functions)
  • Application of Special Integration Formula
Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
  • Algebra of Limits
  • Trigonometric Units
  • Algebraic Function of type ‘infinity (∞)
  • Limit of Algebraic Function
  • Limit of Indeterminate Form and Algebraic Limit
Mathematical reasoning
  • Relation Between Set Notation and Truth Table
  • Converse, Inverse, and Contrapositive
  • Tautology
  • Contradiction
  • Algebra of Statements
  • Truth Table

JEE Main Mathematics Important Chapters Previous Year Trends

In Maths, three-dimensional geometry, Binomial theorem, Sequences and series, Vector Algebra, Permutation Combination, Functions and Definite Integration overall contributes 53% weightage.

Chapters Macro-Concepts Micro-Concepts 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
Quadratic Equation Relation between Roots & Coefficients Condition for Real Roots 4 4 4 2 14
Quadratic Equation Relation between Roots & Coefficients questions of symmetric function of roots 4 3 8 3 5 23
Quadratic Equation Relation between Roots & Coefficients Sum and Product of Roots 2 8 3 6 2 21
Quadratic Equation N degree equation Reducible to quadratic equation 5 3 2 1 11
Sequences Series Arithmetic Progression properties of AP 13 7 9 10 11 50
Sequences Series Geometric Progression Infinite GP 1 2 2 5
Sequences Series Geometric Progression properties of GP 6 3 2 9 4 24
Sequences Series Inequalities AM GM inequality 2 1 1 4
Sequences Series Inequalities Maximum and Minimum Problems 1 1
Sequences Series Means arithmetic mean & geometric means 2 2 1 1 6
Matrices Product of Matrices Positive integral powers of square matrix 7 7 7 3 2 26
Matrices Product of Matrices Properties of matrix multiplication 4 3 7 3 2 19
Matrices Product of Matrices question on Matrix Polynomial 2 3 5
Matrices Adjoint and its Properties questions based on properties of adjoint 11 8 3 2 24
Determinants System of Linear Equations Homogeneous system of equations 10 4 4 5 23
Determinants System of Linear Equations Non-Homogeneous system of equations 9 14 16 11 8 58
Vector Algebra Algebra of Vectors condition of coplanarity of points and vectors 8 2 3 3 16
Vector Algebra Product of 2 vectors cross product problems 4 1 2 7
Vector Algebra Product of 2 vectors dot product 1 1
Vector Algebra Product of 2 vectors dot product (geometrical problems) 3 5 4 12
Vector Algebra Product of 2 vectors dot product problems 4 4 7 5 5 25
Vector Algebra Product of 2 vectors Mixed Problems on dot and cross product 17 15 12 5 2 51
Vector 3D Direction Cosines and Direction Ratios angle between two lines 1 1
Vector 3D Direction Cosines and Direction Ratios DR and DC of a line 2 1 1 4
Vector 3D Direction Cosines and Direction Ratios questions using projection of vectors 1 1
Vector 3D Line in Space angle between two lines 1 1 2
Vector 3D Line in Space Foot of Perpendicular & its length 7 3 1 3 14
Vector 3D Line in Space Image of a point in a line 1 1 1 1 4
Vector 3D Line in Space questions based on intersection of lines 6 1 1 2 10
Vector 3D Line in Space questions on basic vector & cartesian form 1 3 4
Vector 3D Line in Space finding eqn. of line on different constraints 1 1 1 3
Vector 3D Line in Space Skew Lines - equation of shortest distance 1 1 2
Vector 3D Line in Space Skew Lines - length of shortest distance 10 5 4 1 20
Limits Trig. & Inverse Trigonometric limits when limit tends to 0 or finite number 4 5 4 2 5 20
AOD Maxima Minima Maxima Minima of Differentiable Functions 6 6 8 6 5 31
AOD Monotonicity application in finding number of roots 2 4 4 10
AOD Monotonicity basic questions on monotonicity 2 4 3 2 2 13
Functions Functional Equation questions based on functional eqn. 10 5 5 4 1 25
Functions Types of Function (Mapping) determining one-one and onto 2 4 3 4 13
Statistics Measures of Dispersion Properties of Variance 1 1 2
Statistics Measures of Dispersion Standard Deviation 2 4 6 5 6 23
Statistics Measures of Dispersion Variance 15 5 10 9 5 44
PNC Arrangement under Constraint no two types of items occur together 1 1 2
PNC Arrangement under Constraint grouping of some items 4 2 6
PNC Arrangement under Constraint particular thing is always excluded 1 1
PNC Arrangement under Constraint particular thing is always included 1 2 3
PNC Arrangement under Constraint some items never occur together 1 1
PNC Arrangement under Constraint start or end with specific item 5 2 1 8
PNC Permutation arrangement of n distinct items 11 3 2 2 1 19
PNC Permutation when all items are not distinct 1 1 3 1 1 7
PNC Permutation arrangement with repetition 1 1 1 1 4
PNC Division of Identical items finding solutions to integral equations 3 4 1 1 9
Probability Classical Definition of Probability Questions based on PnC 5 5 12 3 1 26
Probability Classical Definition of Probability Questions based on Set Theory 5 3 1 1 10
Probability Random Variable & its Prob Distribution mean and variance of random variable 6 2 2 1 11
Definite Integration Definite Integration by Substitution Definite Integration by Substitution 5 7 3 5 4 24
Definite Integration Properties of Definite Integration Kings Property 6 3 7 2 2 20
Definite Integration Properties of Definite Integration Splitting Limits 7 8 14 6 3 38
Definite Integration Leibnitz Rule of Differentiation Basic application 2 1 3 2 3 11
Definite Integration Leibnitz Rule of Differentiation Finding Function using differentiation 2 5 1 8
Area Under Curves Area bounded by two curves area between point of intersections 7 7 5 3 7 29
Area Under Curves Area bounded by two curves questions involving inequalities 13 5 3 4 5 30
Differential Eqn. Linear Differential Equation Bernoulli's Equation - reducible to LDE 5 3 3 1 12
Differential Eqn. Linear Differential Equation questions directly on Linear DE in x 1 1 1 3
Differential Eqn. Linear Differential Equation questions directly on Linear DE in y 12 14 14 3 12 55
Binomial Theorem Terms of Binomial Expansion General Term 12 5 6 4 9 36
Binomial Theorem Terms of Binomial Expansion Ratio of two consecutive terms 4 1 2 1 8
Binomial Theorem Terms of Binomial Expansion Rational Terms 1 3 1 1 6
Binomial Theorem Terms of Binomial Expansion Term from Back 2 1 1 4
Binomial Theorem Terms of Binomial Expansion Term independent of x 3 2 5 4 1 15
Binomial Theorem Remainder and Divisibility Problems Remainder and Divisibility Problems 9 7 3 1 1 21
Straight Lines Coordinate System area of triangle 1 3 4 1 1 10
Straight Lines Coordinate System centroid and its properties 2 1 1 1 5
Straight Lines Coordinate System circumcentre and its properties 1 3 2 1 7
Straight Lines Coordinate System orthocentre and its properties 2 3 1 2 8
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line intercept form 1 1 2
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line normal form 1 1
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line parametric form 1 1 1 3
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line point slope form 2 2
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line slope intercept form 1 1 2
Straight Lines Basic Forms of Straight Line two-point form 1 1
Straight Lines Point and Line distance between 2 parallel lines 1 1
Straight Lines Point and Line distance between a point and a line 2 1 1 4
Straight Lines Point and Line image of a point in a line 1 2 2 5
Circle Equation of Circle & its intercept diametric form of circle 2 1 3
Circle Equation of Circle & its intercept intercepts made circle on axes 1 1 2
Circle Equation of Circle & its intercept questions based on general form of circle 3 3 1 7
Circle Equation of Circle & its intercept questions on special conditions to the standard form 1 1 1 2 5
Circle Equation of Circle & its intercept questions on standard form 2 2
Complex Number Conjugate, modulus and argument Solving purely real and purely imaginary problems 4 1 1 3 9
Complex Number Conjugate, modulus and argument Solving roots of Complex equations 4 3 3 1 11
Complex Number Cube Root of Unity Cube Root of Unity 1 2 3 2 8
Complex Number Geometry of Complex Number Equation of Circle 6 6 7 2 21
Sets and Relations number of relations and sets Qns. on number of relations & sets 7 6 4 2 1 20
Sets and Relations Symmetric Transitive and Reflexive Symmetric Transitive and Reflexive 12 4 4 2 22
Sets and Relations Questions on Venn Diagram Questions on Venn Diagram 2 1 2 3 2 10
Ellipse Equation of Ellipse questions on basic properties of ellipse 2 4 5 3 5 19
Hyperbola Equation of hyperbola eccentricity questions on hyperbola 1 2 3
Hyperbola Equation of hyperbola equation of conjugate hyperbola 1 1
Hyperbola Equation of hyperbola questions on basic properties 2 2 4 8

JEE Main 2024 Deleted Mathematics Syllabus

NTA has revised JEE Main 2024 syllabus of Mathematics. Chapters from Mathematical Reasoning and Mathematical Induction have been removed completely.

Chapters JEE Main 2024 Deleted Topics
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Square root of a complex number, triangle inequality
Matrices and Determinants Properties of determinants, elementary transformations
Mathematical Inductions Principle of Mathematical Induction and its simple applications.
Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Sequence and Series Sum up to n terms of special series; Sn, Sn2, Sn3. Arithmetico-Geometric progression
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability Rolle’s and Lagrange's Mean value Theorems, tangents and normal
Integral Calculus Integral as limit of a sum
Differential Equation Formation of differential equations
Co-Ordinate Geometry Translation of axes, Straight Line: equations of internal and external by sectors of angles between two lines, equation of the family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines. Circle, Conic section: condition for a line to be tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent, condition for Y = mx +c to be a tangent and point (s) of tangency
3D Geometry Equations of a line and a plane in different forms, the intersection of a line and a plane, coplanar lines
Vector Algebra Scalar and vector triple product
Statistics and Probability Bernoulli trials, and binomial distribution
Trigonometry Trigonometrical equations, heights, and distance
Mathematical Reasoning Statement logical operations and, or, implies, implied by, if and only if, understanding of tautology, contradiction, converse, and contrapositive

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus Important Points

JEE Main 2024 is indeed one of the competitive as well as challenging entrance examination. The mathematics part of JEE Main 2024 syllabus is tough like Physics. However, with effective as well as strategic JEE Main 2024 preparation, you can ace the paper:

  • Practicing will help you improve your math speed and accuracy
  • JEE Main 2024 mock tests should be attempted to figure out where you are lacking and try to focus on those as well.
  • Make a customized collection of JEE Main Mathematics formulas and update it every day.
  • On the day of JEE Main 2024 exam, attempt to finish the mathematics part within 1 hour maximum
  • You will not have time during the exam for calculations, so practice mental calculations more.

Compulsory JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Last Moment Chapters

Here is the list of JEE Main 2024 Mathematics chapters that must be completed from your end by hook or crook:

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Sets, Relations and Functions
  • Matrices and Determinants
  • Vector Algebra
  • 3-D Geometry
  • Straight Lines, Circles and Conic Sections
  • Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

JEE Mains 2024 Mathematics Easy Scoring Chapters

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics part is the most difficult one. However, there are certain scoring parts such as:

  • Pair of Straight Lines and Straight Lines
  • Matrices and Determinants
  • Limit and Continuity
  • Applications of Derivative

Best Books Covering JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus

List of best books of JEE Main 2024 Mathematics covering the syllabus has been tabulated below:

Books Author/Publisher
Objective Mathematics For Jee-Main & Other Engineering Entrance Examinations R.D. Sharma
Plane Trigonometry SL Loney
The Elements of Co-Ordinate Geometry SL Loney
Skill in Mathematics - Algebra for JEE Main and Advanced Dr. S K Goyal (Arihant)
Skills in Mathematics - Play with Graphs for JEE Main and Advanced Ami M Agarwal (Arihant)
Skills in Mathematics - Differential Calculus for JEE Main and Advanced Ami M Agarwal (Arihant)
Skills in Mathematics - Integral Calculus for JEE Main and Advanced Ami M Agarwal (Arihant)

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Chapter Wise Weightage FAQs

Ques. Why is understanding the chapter-wise weightage important for JEE Main Mathematics?

Ans. Understanding the chapter-wise weightage is crucial as it provides insights into the relative importance of each chapter in the JEE Main exam. This information helps candidates prioritize their preparation effectively.

Ques. Which chapters carry a higher weightage in JEE Main 2024 Mathematics?

Ans. In JEE Main 2024, topics like Coordinate Geometry, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Statistics and Probability, Three-Dimensional Geometry, and Vector Algebra carry a higher weightage of 6.6%.

Ques. Are there specific chapters that are consistently important in JEE Main Mathematics across different years?

Ans. Yes, certain chapters like Coordinate Geometry, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, and Integral Calculus consistently maintain significance in JEE Main Mathematics across different years.

Ques. How can candidates use the chapter-wise weightage information for effective preparation?

Ans. Candidates can use the chapter-wise weightage information to prioritize their study plan. Focusing more on chapters with higher weightage can contribute significantly to their overall score in the JEE Main exam.

Ques. What are some important topics highlighted for Mathematics in JEE Main 2024?

Ans. Important topics for JEE Main 2024 Mathematics include Dispersion in Statistics and Probability, Trigonometric Ratio for Compound Angles, Types of Vectors in Vector Algebra, Euler form of Complex Number in Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Shortest Distance between two lines in Three-Dimensional Geometry, and various concepts in Matrices and Determinants.