JEE Main 2024 Mathematics - Important Topics, Recommended Books, Preparation Tips | CollegeSearch

Home  >  Articles  >  JEE Main 2024 Mathematics - Important Topics, Recommended Books, Preparation Tips

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics - Important Topics, Recommended Books, Preparation Tips

Exam

Ridhima Jindal

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 1 min read

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus - Overview

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus for Mathematics includes majorly Class 11th and 12th Mathematics as directed by NTA. Topics include Sets, Calculus, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, etc. among many others. The syllabus covers 16 units in total.

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus - Weightage of Topics

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus for Mathematics has a total weightage of 60% in the main exam. As per the previous year’s report, Binomial Theorem, Permutations, Coordinate Geometry, and Vectors carried a weightage of 7%, Complex Numbers, Reasoning and Trigonometry carried a weightage of 3%, Differential Calculus had a 13% weightage and Integral Calculus had 10% weightage.

Know more about the Exam patternJEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus - Important Topics to Cover

The below table mentions a list of important & slightly difficult topics that must be covered by NCERT. Below mentioned are the most important topics that should be covered as a priority by the aspirant.

Complex Numbers

Trigonometric Equations

Conic Section

Properties of Triangle

Circle

Quadratic Equations

Calculus

Sequences & Series

Vector & 3D

Permutations & Combination

Probability

 

 

Also Read: JEE Main 2024 - Physics Important Topics

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus - Recommended Books

The most recommended books to prepare for JEE Main Mathematics are listed below:

Book

Author

Differential & Integral Calculus

Amit M Aggarwal

Trigonometry & Coordinate Geometry

SL Loney

Complete Mathematics for JEE Main

TMH Publication

Algebra

Dr. SK Goyal

NCERT Books

Class XI & XII

JEE Main 2024 Mathematics - Preparation Tips

Below are a few important Preparation Tips to crack JEE Main 2024.

  • Keep the syllabus for the exam ready beforehand
  • Devote time to the most critical chapters first and then move on to other ones
  • Practice the previous year's question papers rigorously along with mock tests
  • Keep the formulas for revision handy
  • Read all questions carefully and do not hurry to answer them
  • Solve as many sample papers as possible

 

Also Read: 

JEE Main - Chemistry Important Topics

Best Books to prepare for JEE Main 2024

Similar Articles

NIRF Ranking

By - Avantika Bhardwaj 2024-01-10 13:33:15 , 2 min read
Read More

JAC Delhi Counselling 2024

By - Avantika Bhardwaj 2024-04-25 09:54:15 , 10 min read
Read More

JAC Chandigarh 2024 Counselling

By - Avantika Bhardwaj 2024-04-25 10:04:08 , 9 min read
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RD Sharma enough for JEE

For JEE Mains, Maths is of 100 Marks. Yes, RD Sharma is enough to cover and understand the basic concepts in Mathematics. However, you should also refer to other books like Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit M Aggarwal, Complete Mathematics for JEE Main by TMH Publication, etc.

Is the syllabus for JEE Main and JEE Advance the same

No. The syllabus for both these exams is different. A few topics have been deleted for Mains, but they are still in the advanced syllabus. Below mentioned is the difference for the Maths syllabus: Topics not covered in JEE Advanced: Sets, Mathematical Induction, Statistics, Mathematical Reasoning Topics covered in JEE Advanced: Harmonic Progressions

Is the Class XI syllabus enough for JEE Main Maths

No. Experts recommend covering the syllabus for both Class XI and XII for the JEE Main Maths exam. Aspirants can refer to NCERT books for the same

Is NCERT enough to prepare for JEE Main Maths

Experts recommend that you follow NCERT to solidify your concepts, but it is not enough to crack JEE Main with just NCERT. You should consider books like RD Sharma, and Algebra by Dr. SK Goyal as well for better results

How many questions are there for the Math syllabus in the JEE Main exam

There are a total of 30 questions for the mathematics section in the exam, out of which 25 need to be answered

Can I get an IIT with 95% marks

Yes, a score of 95 on the JEE Main Exam is considered as ideal to get through an IIT

Which topics have been deleted from the Math JEE Main syllabus

For JEE main 2024, Mathematical Reasoning & Mathematical Induction have been deleted from the syllabus

Check Eligibility   Free 1:1 Counselling