IIT JEE Main Maths Study Materials All Chapters
- Sets and Relations
- Functions
- Complex Numbers
- Quadratic Equations
- Matrices & Determinants
- Permutations & Combinations
- Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction
- Sequence & Series
- Limit, Continuity & Differentiability
- Differentiation
- Indefinite Integration
- definite integrals
- Area Under Curve
- Differential Equations
- Cartesian system of rectangular co-ordinates in a plane
- Straight Line
- Pair of Straight Line
- Circle
- Parabola
- Ellipse
- Hyperbola
- 3-Dimensional Geometry
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics
- Probability
- Trigonometrical identities and equations
- Trigonometrical functions.
- Inverse trigonometrical functions
- Mathematical Reasoning
JEE Main 2021 Mathematics Syllabus
The Mathematics section of JEE Main 2021 will be of 100 marks (25 questions of 4 marks each). However, for any question answered incorrectly, one mark will be deducted. In 2019, the highest weightage in Mathematics was given to chapters like sequence and series, straight lines, 3D, Determinant, etc. Check out the detailed JEE Main January 2020 Paper 1 syllabus for Mathematics.
Units | Topics |
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Unit 1: Sets, relations and functions |
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Unit 2: Complex numbers and quadratic equations |
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Unit 3: Matrices and determinants |
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Unit 4: Permutations and combinations |
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Unit 5: Mathematical induction |
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Unit 6: Binomial theorem and its simple applications |
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Unit 7: Sequences and series |
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UNIT 8: Limit, continuity and differentiability |
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Unit 9: Integral calculus |
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Unit 10: Differential equations |
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Unit 11: Co-ordinate geometry |
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Straight lines: Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, distance of a point from a line, equations of internal and external bisectors of angles between two lines, coordinates of centroid, orthocentre and circumcentre of a triangle, equation of family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines. | |
Circles, conic sections: Standard form of equation of a circle, general form of the equation of a circle, its radius and centre, equation of a circle when the end points of a diameter are given, points of intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin and condition for a line to be tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent. Sections of cones, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in standard forms, condition for y = mx + c to be a tangent and point (s) of tangency. | |
Unit 12: Three dimensional geometry |
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Unit 13: Vector algebra |
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Unit 14: Statistics and probability | Measures of Dispersion: Calculation of mean, median, mode of grouped and ungrouped data calculation of standard deviation, variance and mean deviation for grouped and ungrouped data. Probability: Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probability, Baye’s theorem, probability distribution of a random variate, Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution. |
Unit 15: Trigonometry |
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Unit 16: Mathematical reasoning |
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Best books for JEE Main 2020 Maths
Mathematics is generally considered the toughest of all subjects and includes comprehensive problems on prescribed topics. Its preparation requires a lot of practice of relevant questions and deep understanding of concepts. Maths though is very scoring and if prepared well, you can score full marks, ultimately fetching you a good rank. The reference books for practising the problems of JEE Main mathematics are given here
Best books for JEE Main Maths
S.No | Name of the book and author | Book will be best for |
1. | Objective Mathematics by R D Sharma | Basics of every topic |
2. | Plane Trigonometry by S L Loney | Trigonometry |
3. | The Elements Of Coordinate Geometry by S L Loney | Coordinate Geometry |
4. | Algebra by Dr S K Goyal Arihant Publications | Algebra |
5. | Play with Graphs by Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | For solving problems |
6. | Differential Calculus by Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | Calculus |
7. | Integral Calculus by Amit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications) | Calculus |
8. | Complete mathematics for JEE Main TMH | For explanation of topics |
JEE Main Topicwise Weightage for Mathematics
Below is the previous years JEE Main weightage along with important topics asked in the exam.
Topics | No of Questions | Marks | Weightage |
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Quadratic Equation | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Sequences and Series | 2 | 8 | 6.67% |
Trigonometric Equation | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Limit | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Differentiability | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Indefinite Integration | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Definite Integration | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Differential Equation | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Area Under the Curve | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Straight Line | 2 | 8 | 6.67% |
Vector | 1 | 4 | 3.37% |
3-D | 2 | 8 | 6.67% |
Permutation and combination | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Probability | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Complex Number | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Binominal Theorem | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Determinant | 2 | 8 | 6.67% |
Tangent and Normal | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Maxima and Minima | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Statistics | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Parabola | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Ellipse | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Hyperbola | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Mathematical Reasoning | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Height & Distance | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Sets | 1 | 4 | 3.33% |
Total | 30 | 120 | 100% |