The National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again streamlined the JEE Main Syllabus for 2026, removing certain topics across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to reduce overload and improve conceptual focus.
Understanding what’s included and what’s removed helps students channel their preparation smartly and avoid wasting time on non-evaluated areas.
Why Knowing the Deleted JEE Main Syllabus Matters
Many students continue preparing unnecessary chapters due to outdated material, school advice, or old coaching resources. But JEE Main only tests what is officially included, and covering deleted chapters wastes valuable time.
Knowing the deleted syllabus:
Saves 40–60 hours of unnecessary effort
Helps optimize revision cycles
Increases accuracy by focusing on high-yield NTA topics
Makes mock-test prep more consistent
Improves stress management by removing overload
JEE Main 2026 Deleted Syllabus – Subject-Wise Detailed Lists
Mathematics – Deleted Topics
Unit
Deleted Topics (No Longer in JEE Main 2026)
Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
Square root of a complex number; triangle inequality.
Matrices & Determinants
Properties of determinants; elementary row / column transformations.
Binomial Theorem & Its Simple Applications
Properties of binomial coefficients (like greatest term, middle term, general properties).
Sequences & Series
Sum up to n terms of the special series Sn,Sn2,Sn3S_n, S_{n^2}, S_{n^3}Sn,Sn2,Sn3; arithmetic–geometric progression (AGP).
Limits, Continuity & Differentiability
Rolle’s Theorem and Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorem (MVT) and their statements/applications.
Integral Calculus
Integral as the limit of a sum (Riemann-sum style definition).
Coordinate Geometry
Translation of axes; equation of internal / external bisectors of the angle between two lines; equation of a family of lines.
Three-Dimensional Geometry
Equations of a line and a plane in different forms; intersection of a line and a plane; condition for coplanar lines (the more advanced vector-style treatment).
Vector Algebra
Scalar triple product and vector triple product-type expressions (advanced applications).
Statistics & Probability
Bernoulli trials and binomial distribution. (Note: basic mean/median/mode, standard deviation, variance are still in the syllabus).
Trigonometry
Heights and distances (applied word-problems).
Mathematical Induction
Entire chapter removed from JEE Main.
Mathematical Reasoning
Entire chapter removed from JEE Main.
Physics – Deleted Topics
Unit
Deleted Topics (No Longer in JEE Main 2026)
Physics & Measurement
Physics, technology and society; detailed discussion of accuracy and precision; measuring instruments-based sub-topics.
Kinematics
“Zero vector” treatment as a separate sub-topic.
Gravitation
Geostationary / geosynchronous satellites as a separate exam sub-topic.
Properties of Solids & Liquids
Reynolds’ number and detailed Newton’s law of cooling applications.
Thermodynamics
Carnot engine and its efficiency derivation.
Oscillations & Waves
Free, forced and damped oscillations; resonance; Doppler effect in sound (wave Doppler-questions removed from JEE Main, but Doppler may still appear conceptually in boards / JEE Advanced).
Current Electricity
Resistances of different materials; resistor colour code; detailed potentiometer uses.
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Cyclotron; Earth’s magnetic field and elements; magnetic susceptibility & permeability; hysteresis loop details; electromagnets vs permanent magnets comparisons.
Electromagnetic Induction & AC
Quality factor and Q-factor based resonance questions.
Optics
Resolving power of microscopes and astronomical telescopes. (Polarisation is not deleted — it stays in the NTA syllabus.)
Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
Davisson–Germer experiment.
Atoms & Nuclei
Isotopes, isobars, isotones; detailed radioactivity laws and decay law derivations (many of these are now more JEE Advanced-side).
Communication Systems
Entire chapter removed from JEE Main Physics.
Electronic Devices
Junction transistor basics (detailed structure & action); transistor characteristics; transistor as amplifier / oscillator / switch (JEE Main now focuses more on diode-level basics).
Chemistry – Deleted Topics
Unit / Chapter
Deleted Topics / Status
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Physical quantities & measurements in chemistry, precision & accuracy, significant figures, SI units, dimensional analysis-focused part (core mole-concept & stoichiometry stay).
Atomic Structure
Thomson & Rutherford atomic models and their limitations (Bohr model, quantum numbers, etc. remain).
States of Matter
Entire chapter removed for JEE Main (ideal gas, real gas, liquefaction etc. now mainly for boards/JEE Adv).
Solid State
Chapter excluded from the effective JEE Main Chemistry list (still relevant for boards and many coaching notes).
Surface Chemistry
Entire chapter removed (adsorption, colloids, emulsions etc. no longer in JEE Main).
General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Metals (Metallurgy)
Entire chapters removed – ore dressing, concentration, roasting, reduction, refining are not tested in JEE Main now.
Hydrogen
Entire chapter removed from JEE Main (preparation, properties, hydrides etc.).
Group-wise exhaustive study of Groups 13–18, including detailed preparations, properties, uses and structures of all compounds — heavily trimmed from JEE Main; focus is now on board-level fundamentals only.
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Certain detailed portions (especially long mechanisms & board-level applications) are treated as deleted/low-priority in many official-pattern guides, though NTA doesn’t explicitly map sub-deletions.
Environmental Chemistry
Entire chapter removed (air, water, soil pollution, green chemistry etc. still matter for boards but not JEE Main).
NTA has simplified the exam to make space for concept-based problem solving. This means practice and pattern recognition matter more than ever. And that’s where VVT Coaching’s learning system gives students a measurable advantage.
How VVT Coaching Helps You Maximize Scores with the Reduced JEE Main Syllabus
are dragging down performance, VVT conducts micro-targeted Remedy Classes that rapidly fix conceptual gaps.
These classes are aligned to the updated syllabus, ensuring no time wasted on removed areas.
Smart Tips for Students After the Deleted Syllabus Update
Focus more on NCERT NTA is moving toward simpler, concept-based testing.
Practise more PYQs Most questions come from core NTA topics that remain unchanged.
Avoid wasting time on removed topics Use the deleted syllabus list while planning your timetable.
Use mock tests to simulate real difficulty Difficulty varies every shift; practice helps build stability.
Strengthen accuracy Speed matters, but accuracy decides percentile.
Conclusion
The reduction in the JEE Main 2026 syllabus is a major opportunity, less syllabus means more accuracy, more focused preparation, and a higher chance of boosting percentile.
But success doesn’t depend on the syllabus alone. It depends on:
How precisely you practise
How effectively you fix mistakes
How consistently you revise
How smartly you manage time and stress
With VVT Coaching’s Error Exams, AI-powered analytics, Personalized Guidance, and Remedy Classes, every student gets a structured improvement system designed to push marks upward — predictably and sustainably.
Your JEE Main journey becomes simpler, faster, and more effective.
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1. What is the deleted syllabus for JEE Main 2026?
NTA has removed selected topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to reduce syllabus load and make the exam more concept-oriented. Deleted topics include Mathematical Induction, advanced SHM concepts, Van de Graaff generator, certain Organic Chemistry mechanisms, and more. Students should strictly avoid preparing removed chapters to save time and improve accuracy.
2. Do questions ever come from deleted topics in JEE Main?
No. Once NTA officially removes a topic from the syllabus, it will not appear in the JEE Main exam. Many students waste time studying removed chapters due to outdated materials, which is why following the latest NTA syllabus and coaching guidance (like VVT’s AI-based analysis) is essential.
3. How will the deleted syllabus help improve my JEE Main rank?
With fewer chapters to study, students can:
Spend more time mastering high-weight topics
Increase accuracy and speed
Take more targeted mock tests
Reduce stress from content overload Using VVT Coaching’s Error Exams, AI analytics, and Remedy Classes helps students convert this reduced syllabus into higher percentile gains.
4. Should I completely skip the deleted topics for Boards?
Some deleted JEE topics may still appear in CBSE/State Board syllabi. If you are a board student, verify the board syllabus carefully. However, for JEE preparation, deleted topics should be avoided to maintain focus and efficiency. VVT mentors provide dual-planning so students balance both exams without confusion.
5. How should I restructure my preparation based on the updated JEE syllabus?
Here’s the smart strategy:
Identify high-weight chapters still in the syllabus
Practise NTA-style PYQs and mock tests
Use Error Exams weekly to eliminate repeat mistakes
Attend Remedy Classes for weak-concept areas
Follow a personalized timetable aligned to the updated syllabus This ensures every hour of study contributes directly to percentile improvement.