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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics formulas, key concepts, problem-solving strategies, and exam tips.
| Feature | JEE Main (Paper 1) | JEE Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs + eligibility for JEE Advanced | Admission to IITs |
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) | IITs (rotating) |
| Frequency | 2 times per year (Jan & April sessions) | Once per year |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (online) | Computer Based Test (online) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 90 (30 per subject) | 54 (18 per subject) |
| Total Marks | 300 | 198 |
| Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Syllabus | Class 11 & 12 (CBSE) | Class 11 & 12 (broader and deeper) |
| Eligibility | 12th appearing/passed with Physics, Chemistry, Math (min 75% or top 20 percentile) | Top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main + age limit (25 years) |
| Negative Marking | -1 for wrong (MCQ), no negative for numerical | -1 for wrong (MCQ), partial for numerical, -2 for multiple-select wrong |
| Language | 13 languages including English, Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Section | Type | Questions | Correct Marks | Wrong Marks | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQ (4 options, 1 correct) | 20 | +4 | -1 | 80 |
| Section B | Numerical Value Type (5 options) | 10 | +4 | -1 | 40 |
| Per Subject Total | 30 | 120 | |||
| All 3 Subjects Total | 90 | 300 |
─── Kinematics ───
v = u + at
s = ut + ½at²
v² = u² + 2as
s = ½(u + v)t
For projectile (angle θ, velocity u):
Range R = u²sin(2θ)/g
Max Height H = u²sin²θ/(2g)
Time of Flight T = 2u·sinθ/g
─── Newton's Laws ───
F = ma (Second Law)
Weight W = mg
Friction f ≤ μN (static), f = μkN (kinetic)
Circular motion: a_c = v²/r = ω²r, F_c = mv²/r
Banking angle: tanθ = v²/(rg)
─── Work, Energy, Power ───
W = F·d·cosθ = F·s (for constant force along displacement)
KE = ½mv²
PE (gravity) = mgh
PE (spring) = ½kx²
Power P = W/t = F·v
Work-Energy Theorem: W_net = ΔKE = KE_final - KE_initial
─── Rotational Motion ───
Torque τ = r × F = rFsinθ
Moment of Inertia I = Σmr²
Parallel axis theorem: I = I_cm + Md²
Perpendicular axis: I_z = I_x + I_y
Angular momentum L = Iω = mvr (for point mass)
KE_rot = ½Iω²
Rolling without slipping: v = ωR, a = αR
For solid sphere: I = (2/5)mR²
For hollow sphere: I = (2/3)mR²
For solid cylinder: I = (1/2)mR²
For ring: I = mR²
─── Gravitation ───
F = Gm₁m₂/r²
g = GM/R² (surface of earth)
Orbital velocity v = √(GM/r)
Escape velocity v_e = √(2GM/R) = √(2gR)
Time period T = 2π√(r³/GM)
Energy in orbit: E = -GMm/(2r)─── Electrostatics ───
Coulomb's Law: F = kq₁q₂/r² = (1/4πε₀)q₁q₂/r²
Electric field E = F/q = kQ/r²
Electric potential V = kQ/r = -∫E·dl
Potential energy U = kQq/r
Capacitance C = Q/V
Parallel plate: C = ε₀A/d
Energy stored: U = ½CV² = ½QV = Q²/(2C)
─── Current Electricity ───
V = IR (Ohm's Law)
Resistance R = ρL/A
Series: R_eq = R₁ + R₂ + ...
Parallel: 1/R_eq = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + ...
Power P = VI = I²R = V²/R
Kirchhoff's Laws:
Junction rule: ΣI = 0 (current)
Loop rule: ΣV = 0 (voltage)
Wheatstone Bridge: P/Q = R/S (balanced condition)
─── Magnetism ───
Force on moving charge: F = qv × B
Force on wire: F = IL × B = BILsinθ
Biot-Savart: dB = (μ₀/4π)(Idl × r̂)/r²
Solenoid: B = μ₀nI
Torque on loop: τ = NIABsinθ
Magnetic moment M = NIA
─── Electromagnetic Induction ───
Faraday's Law: EMF = -dΦ/dt
Φ = B·A·cosθ (magnetic flux)
Self-inductance: EMF = -L(dI/dt)
Mutual inductance: EMF = -M(dI/dt)
AC voltage: V = V₀sin(ωt)
Impedance: Z = √(R² + (X_L - X_C)²)
X_L = ωL, X_C = 1/(ωC)
Resonance: ω = 1/√(LC), X_L = X_C─── Wave Optics ───
Young's Double Slit: y = nλD/d (bright fringes)
Path difference: Δx = d·sinθ = nλ (bright), (n+½)λ (dark)
Diffraction: Single slit width a, minima at a·sinθ = nλ
Brewster's angle: tanθ_B = n₂/n₁
Malus's Law: I = I₀cos²θ
Lens formula: 1/v - 1/u = 1/f
Mirror formula: 1/v + 1/u = 1/f
Magnification: m = -v/u (mirror), m = v/u (lens)
─── Modern Physics ───
Einstein's photoelectric effect: KE_max = hν - φ
de Broglie wavelength: λ = h/(mv) = h/p
Energy levels (Hydrogen): E_n = -13.6/n² eV
Bohr radius: r_n = 0.529 × n² Å
Mass-energy: E = mc²
Radioactivity: N = N₀e^(-λt), t½ = 0.693/λ
Nuclear binding energy: ΔE = Δm × c²
─── Thermodynamics ───
First Law: ΔQ = ΔU + ΔW
Isothermal: W = nRTln(V₂/V₁), ΔU = 0
Adiabatic: W = (P₁V₁ - P₂V₂)/(γ-1), PV^γ = const
γ = Cp/Cv = 5/3 (monatomic), 7/5 (diatomic)
Carnot efficiency: η = 1 - T₂/T₁
RMS speed: v_rms = √(3RT/M)
Kinetic energy per molecule: (3/2)kT─── Mole Concept & Stoichiometry ───
Moles = mass/MW = Volume/L at STP = particles/NA
At STP: 1 mole gas = 22.4 L
NA (Avogadro) = 6.022 × 10²³
Molarity M = moles/Volume(L)
Molality m = moles/kg solvent
Mole fraction X = n₁/(n₁ + n₂)
─── Thermodynamics ───
ΔH = ΔU + Δn_gas × RT
Hess's Law: ΔH_total = Σ ΔH (state function)
Entropy: ΔS = Q_rev/T
Gibbs: ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
ΔG < 0: Spontaneous, ΔG = 0: Equilibrium
─── Chemical Kinetics ───
Rate = k[A]^n[B]^m
For first order: k = (2.303/t)log(a/(a-x))
Half life: t½ = 0.693/k (first order)
Arrhenius: k = Ae^(-Ea/RT)
ln(k₂/k₁) = (Ea/R)(1/T₁ - 1/T₂)
─── Equilibrium ───
Kp = Kc(RT)^Δn
pH = -log[H⁺], pOH = -log[OH⁻]
pH + pOH = 14 (at 25°C)
Ka × Kb = Kw = 10⁻¹⁴
Henderson equation: pH = pKa + log([A⁻]/[HA])
─── Electrochemistry ───
E°cell = E°cathode - E°anode
ΔG° = -nFE°cell
Nernst: E = E° - (RT/nF)ln(Q)
Faraday's laws: m = (M×I×t)/(n×F)
Conductivity κ = 1/ρ = G × (l/A)
Molar conductivity Λm = κ/c
─── Solutions ───
Raoult's Law: P = X_A × P°_A (volatile solute)
ΔTb = iKbm, ΔTf = iKfm
Π = iCRT (osmotic pressure)
Van't Hoff factor i: observed/calculated| Reaction Type | Reagent/Condition | Transformation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wurtz Reaction | Na/dry ether | 2RBr → R-R + 2NaBr | Increases carbon chain by 2C |
| Friedel-Crafts Alkylation | RCl/AlCl₃ | Benzene → Alkylbenzene | On aromatic ring; AlCl₃ catalyst |
| Friedel-Crafts Acylation | RCOCl/AlCl₃ | Benzene → Acylbenzene | Forms ketone; stops after mono-substitution |
| Grignard Reaction | RMgX + carbonyl | Forms alcohol | Important for C-C bond formation |
| Cannizzaro Reaction | Conc. NaOH | Aldehyde without α-H → Alcohol + Acid | Self-disproportionation; formaldehyde, benzaldehyde |
| Aldol Condensation | Dil. NaOH | 2 molecules aldehyde → β-hydroxy aldehyde | Requires α-hydrogen; aldol → α,β-unsaturated |
| Wolff-Kishner | NHNH₂, KOH, heat | C=O → CH₂ | Reduces carbonyl to methylene |
| Clemmensen Reduction | Zn(Hg)/HCl | C=O → CH₂ | Reduces carbonyl to methylene |
| Sandmeyer Reaction | CuCl/CuBr/CuCN | Ar-N₂⁺Cl⁻ → ArCl/ArBr/ArCN | Diazonium salt replacement |
| Gattermann Reaction | Cu/HCl + Ar-N₂⁺Cl⁻ | Ar-N₂⁺ → ArCl | Similar to Sandmeyer |
| Kolbe Electrolysis | Electrolysis of Na salt | 2RCOONa → R-R + CO₂ | Used for alkane synthesis |
| Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky | Br₂, Red P | Carboxylic acid → α-bromo acid | α-halogenation of carboxylic acids |
| Topic | Key Concepts | JEE Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic Table | Ionization energy trend, electronegativity, atomic/ionic radii, diagonal relationship | Very High — fundamental to all chemistry |
| Chemical Bonding | VSEPR theory, hybridization, MOT, dipole moment, bond order, hydrogen bonding | Very High — 4-5 questions expected |
| Coordination Compounds | IUPAC naming, isomerism (structural, stereo), CFSE, VBT, crystal field theory | High — complex and frequently tested |
| s-Block Elements | Group 1 & 2: properties, oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, biological importance | Medium — direct factual questions |
| p-Block Elements | Group 13-18: trends, important compounds, allotropes, oxides, acids | High — wide syllabus, many factual questions |
| d-Block Elements | Transition metals: electronic config, variable oxidation states, coloured compounds, catalysis | High — focus on properties and compounds |
| Metallurgy | Ore concentration, extraction methods (thermite, electrolysis, reduction), refining | Medium — process-based questions |
| Qualitative Analysis | Group analysis (radicals): Group I to VI, confirmatory tests | Medium — memorize group reagents and tests |
─── Differentiation ───
d/dx (xⁿ) = nx^(n-1)
d/dx (sinx) = cosx, d/dx (cosx) = -sinx
d/dx (tanx) = sec²x, d/dx (eˣ) = eˣ
d/dx (lnx) = 1/x, d/dx (aˣ) = aˣln(a)
Product rule: (uv)' = u'v + uv'
Quotient rule: (u/v)' = (u'v - uv')/v²
Chain rule: dy/dx = (dy/du)(du/dx)
L'Hôpital's Rule: If 0/0 or ∞/∞ form, lim f(x)/g(x) = lim f'(x)/g'(x)
─── Integration ───
∫xⁿdx = x^(n+1)/(n+1) + C (n ≠ -1)
∫(1/x)dx = ln|x| + C
∫sinx dx = -cosx + C
∫cosx dx = sinx + C
∫sec²x dx = tanx + C
∫eˣdx = eˣ + C
∫aˣdx = aˣ/ln(a) + C
Integration by parts: ∫u·dv = uv - ∫v·du (ILATE priority)
Partial fractions for rational functions
─── Applications of Derivatives ───
Increasing: f'(x) > 0, Decreasing: f'(x) < 0
Maxima: f'(x) = 0, f''(x) < 0
Minima: f'(x) = 0, f''(x) > 0
Point of inflection: f''(x) = 0
Tangent: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), m = f'(x₁)
Normal: y - y₁ = (-1/m)(x - x₁)
Rate of change: dy/dt = (dy/dx)(dx/dt)
─── Differential Equations ───
Order: highest derivative order
Degree: power of highest order derivative (after removing fractions)
Variable separable: f(x)dx = g(y)dy, integrate both sides
Linear: dy/dx + Py = Q
Solution: y × IF = ∫(Q × IF)dx, IF = e^(∫Pdx)─── Quadratic Equations ───
ax² + bx + c = 0
Roots: α, β = (-b ± √(b²-4ac))/(2a)
Sum = α + β = -b/a
Product = αβ = c/a
Discriminant D = b² - 4ac
D > 0: Real distinct, D = 0: Equal, D < 0: Complex
─── Complex Numbers ───
z = a + ib, |z| = √(a² + b²)
Argument θ = tan⁻¹(b/a)
Euler form: z = r(cosθ + isinθ) = re^(iθ)
De Moivre: (cosθ + isinθ)ⁿ = cos(nθ) + isin(nθ)
Roots of unity: zⁿ = 1 → z = cos(2kπ/n) + isin(2kπ/n)
─── Matrices & Determinants ───
det(AB) = det(A) × det(B)
det(A⁻¹) = 1/det(A)
det(Aᵀ) = det(A)
Inverse: A⁻¹ = adj(A)/det(A)
Rank: max number of linearly independent rows/columns
─── Sequences & Series ───
AP: a, a+d, a+2d...; nth term = a+(n-1)d; Sum = n/2(2a+(n-1)d)
GP: a, ar, ar²...; nth term = ar^(n-1); Sum = a(rⁿ-1)/(r-1)
Infinite GP (|r|<1): S = a/(1-r)
AM ≥ GM ≥ HM (for positive numbers)
AM = (a+b)/2, GM = √(ab), HM = 2ab/(a+b)
Binomial: (a+b)ⁿ = Σ C(n,r)a^(n-r)b^r
Sum of series: use method of differences
─── Probability ───
P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A∩B)
Conditional: P(A|B) = P(A∩B)/P(B)
Bayes: P(A|B) = P(B|A)P(A)/P(B)
Independent: P(A∩B) = P(A)P(B)
Binomial: P(X=r) = C(n,r)p^r(1-p)^(n-r)─── Straight Line ───
Distance: √((x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²)
Section: x = (mx₂+nx₁)/(m+n), y = (my₂+ny₁)/(m+n)
Area of triangle: ½|x₁(y₂-y₃) + x₂(y₃-y₁) + x₃(y₁-y₂)|
Slope m = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁) = tanθ
Equation: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)
Parallel: m₁ = m₂, Perpendicular: m₁m₂ = -1
Distance from point to line: |Ax₀+By₀+C|/√(A²+B²)
─── Circle ───
Standard: x² + y² = r²
Center (h,k): (x-h)² + (y-k)² = r²
General: x² + y² + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
Center = (-g,-f), Radius = √(g²+f²-c)
─── Conic Sections ───
Parabola: y² = 4ax (right opening), Focus = (a,0), Directrix = x = -a
Ellipse: x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 (a>b), c² = a² - b², e = c/a < 1
Hyperbola: x²/a² - y²/b² = 1, c² = a² + b², e = c/a > 1
Eccentricity: e = distance from focus / distance from directrix| Phase | Time Period | Focus | Hours/Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Foundation | Class 11 (April-Dec) | Complete Class 11 syllabus thoroughly; build strong concepts | 6-8 hours (along with school) |
| Phase 2 — Consolidation | Class 11 (Jan-Mar) | Revise Class 11; start Class 12 basics | 8-10 hours |
| Phase 3 — Class 12 | Class 12 (April-Dec) | Complete Class 12 syllabus; take weekly mock tests | 8-10 hours |
| Phase 4 — Revision | Class 12 (Jan-Mar) | Full syllabus revision; daily mock tests; previous year papers | 10-12 hours |
| Phase 5 — Intensive | Last 3 months | Mock test analysis; weak area improvement; formula revision | 12-14 hours |
| Phase 6 — Final Lap | Last 1 month | Only revision and mock tests; no new topics; stay healthy | Moderate (avoid burnout) |
| Subject | Book | Author | Level | Use For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Concepts of Physics (Vol 1 & 2) | H.C. Verma | Foundation-Moderate | Concept building + exercises |
| Physics | Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov | Advanced | JEE Advanced level problem solving |
| Physics | Fundamentals of Physics | Halliday, Resnick, Walker | Moderate-Advanced | In-depth understanding of concepts |
| Physics | NCERT Physics (11 & 12) | NCERT | Foundation | Must-read for both Main and Advanced |
| Chemistry | NCERT Chemistry (11 & 12) | NCERT | Foundation | Gold standard for all 3 branches |
| Chemistry (Physical) | Physical Chemistry | N. Awasthi / O.P. Tandon | Moderate-Advanced | Numerical practice |
| Chemistry (Organic) | Organic Chemistry | M.S. Chouhan / Morrison & Boyd | Moderate-Advanced | Reaction mechanisms |
| Chemistry (Inorganic) | Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee / NCERT | Foundation-Advanced | Coordination compounds, periodic table |
| Mathematics | Objective Mathematics | R.D. Sharma | Foundation-Moderate | Topic-wise theory and practice |
| Mathematics | Higher Algebra | Hall & Knight | Moderate | Algebra concepts |
| Mathematics | Plane Trigonometry | S.L. Loney | Moderate-Advanced | Trigonometry mastery |
| Mathematics | Coordinate Geometry | S.L. Loney | Moderate-Advanced | Conic sections mastery |
| Mathematics | IIT Mathematics | M.L. Khanna | Moderate-Advanced | Problem variety |
| Mathematics | NCERT Maths (11 & 12) | NCERT | Foundation | Basic concepts + exercise |