Content Writer at Collegedunia | Updated On - Sep 17, 2024
GOI (Government of India) introduced NEP (The National Education Policy 2020) to bring some significant changes to the traditional Indian education system. This new framework came into effect last year with a slew of changes in the JEE Syllabus. According to expert opinions, this new JEE syllabus is perfectly in sync with the NEP 2020 curriculum, as it emphasises a holistic, flexible and multidisciplinary approach.
According to the new syllabus several topics have been added and few topics have been removed. In this article we will provide a deep insight on the NEP 2020 Impact on JEE Main Syllabus 2025.
Some Key Changes in NEP 2020 Impacting Entrance Exams
Encourages Critical Thinking and Skill Development
NEP 2020 focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and application-based learning. Hence, concept-based topics like Displacement current, vehicle on a banked road in JEE Mains have been added. All these concept-based chapters will equip candidates with skills that are more aligned with current industry trends.
Focuses on Flexibility and Choice Learning
The National Educational Policy 2020 focuses on flexibility in curriculum. The Ministry of Human Resource Development of India introduced this policy to reduce the burden of subjects. Therefore, chapters like Mathematical Induction, and Mathematical Reasoning were dropped from the JEE syllabus.
Incorporation of Multidisciplinary Knowledge
When it comes to the educational system, NEP 2020 focuses on a multidisciplinary approach. Hence, some major shifts in the JEE syllabus have been observed. As per this new JEE syllabus guidelines, concept-based questions and topics from different subjects that require a holistic understanding have been introduced to the aspirants.
Changes in JEE Main Syllabus Due to NEP 2020
Due to NEP 2020 some major changes in JEE syllabus have been observed. The exam authority will release the JEE Main 2025 syllabus at jeemain.nta.ac.in along with the official notification. In the meantime candidates can refer to the table below for the latest syllabus.
Mathematics
| Unit Name | New Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Sets, Relations and Functions | Sets and their representation: Union, intersection and complement of sets and their algebraic properties; Power set; Relation, Type of relations, equivalence relations, functions; one-one, into and onto functions, the composition of functions. |
| Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equation | Complex numbers as ordered pairs of reals, Representation of complex numbers in the form a + ib and their representation in a plane, Argand diagram, algebra of complex number, modulus and argument (or amplitude) of a complex number, square root of a complex number, triangle inequality, Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their solutions Relations between roots and coefficient, nature of roots, the formation of quadratic equations with given roots |
| Matrices and Determinants |
Matrices, algebra of matrices, type of matrices, determinants, and matrices of order two andthree, evaluation of determinants, area of triangles using determinants, Adjoint, and evaluationof inverse of a square matrix using determinants and, Test of consistency and solution ofsimultaneous linear equations in two or three variables using matrices. |
| Permutation and Combinations | The fundamental principle of counting, permutation as an arrangement and combination assection, Meaning of P (n,r) and C (n,r), simple applications. |
| Mathematical Inductions | Deleted whole chapter |
| Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications | Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term and middle term, and simpleapplications. |
| Sequence and Series | Arithmetic and Geometric progressions, insertion of arithmetic, geometric means between twogiven numbers, Relation between A.M and G.M. |
| Limit, Continuity and Differentiability | Real–valued functions, algebra of functions, polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic,and exponential functions, inverse functions. Graphs of simple functions. Limits, continuity,and differentiability. Differentiation of the sum, difference, product, and quotient of twofunctions. Differentiation of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential,composite, and implicit functions; derivatives of order up to two, Applications of derivatives:Rate of change of quantities, monotonic-Increasing and decreasing functions, Maxima andminima of functions of one variable, |
| Integral Calculus |
Integral as an anti-derivative, Fundamental integral involving algebraic, trigonometric,exponential, and logarithmic functions. Integrations by substitution, by parts, and by partialfunctions. Integration using trigonometric identities. Evaluation of simple integrals of the type  |
| Differential Equations | Ordinary differential equations, their order, and degree, the solution of differential equation bythe method of separation of variables, solution of a homogeneous and linear differential equation of the type
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| Co-ordinate Geometry | Same as Before |
| Straight line | Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditionsfor concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, co-ordinate of the centroid,orthocentre, and circumcentre of a triangle, |
| Circles, conic sections | |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | Coordinates of a point in space, the distance between two points, section formula, directionsratios, and direction cosines, and the angle between two intersecting lines. Skew lines, theshortest distance between them, and its equation. Equations of a line |
| Vector Algebra | Vectors and scalars, the addition of vectors, components of a vector in two dimensions and three-dimensional space, scalar and vector products, |
| Statistics and Probability | Same as Before |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities and trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and their properties, |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Deleted whole chapter |
Physics
| Unit Name | New Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Physics and Measurement | Units of measurements, System of Units, S I Units, fundamental and derived units, least count,significant figures, Errors in measurements, Dimensions of Physics quantities, dimensionalanalysis, and its applications. |
| Kinematics | Same as Before |
| Laws of Motion | Force and inertia, Newton’s First law of motion; Momentum, Newton’s Second Law of motion,Impulses; Newton’s Third Law of motion. Law of conservation of linear momentum and itsapplications. Equilibrium of concurrent forces.Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction.Dynamics of uniform circular motion: centripetal force and its applications: vehicle on a levelcircular road, vehicle on a banked road.(Added) |
| Work, Energy and Power | Same as Before |
| Rotational Motion | Same as Before |
| Gravitation | Same as before |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | Except from Newton’s Law of cooling all the chapters are same |
| Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, the concept of temperature. Heat, work, and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes. The second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes |
| Kinetics Theory of Gases | Same as Before |
| Oscillations and Waves |
Oscillations and periodic motion – time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time. Periodic functions. Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) and its equation; phase: oscillations of a spring -restoring force and force constant: energy in S.H.M. - Kinetic and potential energies; Simple pendulum - derivation of expression for its time period. Wave motion: Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of the travelling wave. Displacement relation for a progressive wave. Principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves. Standing waves in strings and organ pipes, fundamental mode, and harmonics. Beats. |
| Electrostatics | Same as Before |
| Current Electricity | Electric current. Drift velocity, mobility, and their relation with electric current. Ohm's law.Electrical resistance. V-l characteristics of Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors. Electrical energyand power. Electrical resistivity and conductivity. Series and parallel combinations of resistors;Temperature dependence of resistance.Internal resistance, potential difference, and emf of a cell, a combination of cells in series andparallel. Kirchhoff’s laws and their applications. Wheatstone bridge. Metre Bridge. |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot - Savart law and its application to the current carrying circular loop. Ampere's law and itsapplications to infinitely long current carrying straight wire and solenoid. Force on a movingcharge in uniform magnetic and electric fields.Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. The force between twoparallel currents carrying conductors-definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a currentloop in a uniform magnetic field: Moving coil galvanometer, its sensitivity, and conversion toammeter and voltmeter.Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Bar magnet as an equivalentsolenoid, magnetic field lines; Magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along itsaxis and perpendicular to its axis. Torque on a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field.Para-, dia- and ferromagnetic substances with examples, the effect of temperature on magnetic properties |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Same as Before |
| Electromagnetic Waves |
Displacement current. (Added) Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Transverse nature ofelectromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible,ultraviolet. X-rays. Gamma rays), Applications of e.m. waves |
| Optics |
Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula. Refraction of light at plane and spherical surfaces, thin lens formula, and lens maker formula. Total internal reflection and its applications. Magnification. Power of a Lens. Combination of thin lenses in contact. Refraction of light through a prism. Microscope and Astronomical Telescope (reflecting and refracting ) and their magnifying powers. Wave optics: wavefront and Huygens' principle. Laws of reflection and refraction using Huygens principle. Interference, expression for fringe width, coherent sources, and sustained interference of light. Diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum. Polarization, plane-polarized light: Brewster's law, uses of planepolarized light and Polaroid. |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Dual nature of radiation. Photoelectric effect. Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's photoelectric equation: particle nature of light. Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de Broglie relation. |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, Mass-energy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number, nuclear fission, and fusion. |
| Communication Systems | Deleted |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductors; semiconductor diode: I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias; diode as a rectifier; I-V characteristics of LED. the photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. Logic gates (OR. AND. NOT. NAND and NOR) |
| Experimental Skills | Same as Before |
Chemistry
| Unit Name | New Syllabus |
| Section-A Physical Chemistry Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory: Concept of atom, molecule, element, and compound:: Laws of chemical combination; Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae: Chemical equations and stoichiometry |
| States of Matter | Deleted |
| Atomic Structure | Except Thomson and Rutherford atomic models and their limitations all the chapters have remained unchanged |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Same as Before |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | Same as Before |
| Solutions | Same as Before |
| Equilibrium | Same as Before |
| Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Same as Before |
| Chemical Kinetics | Same as Before. But now this chapter will be given more weightage. |
| Surface Chemistry | Deleted |
| Section-B Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Same as Before |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | Deleted |
| Hydrogen | Deleted |
| S -Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | Deleted |
| P- Block Elements | Topics have not been deleted but the chapters weightage have been reduced |
| d- And f- Block Elements | Same as Before |
| Co-Ordination Compounds | Same as Before |
| Environmental Chemistry | Deleted |
| Section-C Organic Chemistry | |
| Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds | Same as Before |
| Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry | Same as Before |
| Hydrocarbons | Same as Before |
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | Same as Before |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Same as Before |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | Same As Before |
| Carboxylic Acids | Same As Before |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Same as Before |
| Polymers | Deleted |
| Biomolecules | Same as Before |
| Chemistry In Everyday Life | Deleted |
| Principles Related To Practical Chemistry | Same as Before |
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Impact of NEP 2020 on JEE Exam Pattern
- Negative marking for numerical value answer questions (NVQs): For the first time, there will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
- The weightage for the Drawing test in Paper 2A (B.Arch.) has been increased from 25% to 30%. This means that the Drawing test will carry more weight in the overall score for B.Arch. aspirants.
- Introduction of adaptive difficulty level: The NTA is considering implementing an adaptive difficulty level in the JEE Main 2025 exam. This means that the difficulty level of the questions will adjust based on the candidate's performance throughout the exam.
Latest Update on JEE Exam Pattern and Preparation:
Analysing the revised JEE exam pattern and syllabus, the experts suggested that the new education policy will have a minimal effect on the JEE aspirants. The majority of topics in the JEE syllabus have remained unchanged and a handful of chapters from chemistry only were dropped, which means the aspirants still have to focus on the core topics like the Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Kinematics, and Atomic structure. However, the chapter weightage may vary.
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