JEE Main 2026 Physics; Here's how nature of questions changed from 2025, detailed analysis
Based on the revised nature of questions from 2025, the questions and exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 Physics are likely to change. NTA has introduced a revised syllabus, removing a few topics. Understand the new pattern and focus on key chapters to ace the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Physics : The number of papers in JEE Main exams has shown a changing trend over the years, fluctuating from 16 papers in 2019 and 2020 to a peak of 26 papers in 2021, followed by 23, 24, 20, and 19 papers in subsequent years. Similarly, the number of Physics questions has also varied, with 30 questions in some years and 25 in others. This dynamic nature of the exam pattern suggests that students need to be prepared for potential changes.
Given the recent trend of decreasing number of papers, from 20 in 2024 to 19 in 2025, and considering the Physics questions also decreased to 25 in 2025, students can expect a similar or slightly adjusted pattern in 2026. It is likely that the number of papers might remain around the recent figures or see a slight change, and the number of Physics questions could potentially remain consistent with the recent year's pattern or see a minor adjustment.
JEE Main 2026 Physics: Detailed Analysis of Changes in Question Nature
The detailed analysis of changes in question nature expected in JEE Main 2026 Physics has been provided below with reference to 2025 trend:
Random Weightage : The JEE Main Physics weightage shifted between 2024 and 2025. Modern Physics was the top topic in 2024, followed by Current Electricity and others. However, in 2025, Ray Optics took the top spot, followed by Modern Physics, Errors and Vectors, Thermodynamics and KTG, and Electrostatics. Given this change, students should focus on Ray Optics and continue emphasizing Modern Physics, Errors and Vectors, and Thermodynamics and KTG, while staying updated with the latest trends to strategize their preparation effectively and improve their chances of success. Having said that, students should not leave any topic as the change in trend has been drastic.
Increased Intelligence-Based Questions and checking more on comprehensibility : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shifted its focus towards increasing the proportion of intelligence-based questions and comprehension-based questions in exams. Notably, this shift is evident in the change from providing diagrams to presenting complex scenarios through lengthy passages, as seen in the 2025 exam pattern. Students are now expected to decode these passages, create their own diagrams or mental models, and apply concepts to solve problems. This change requires students to think critically and apply concepts to solve complex problems. This change is likely to be observed in the 2026 exam as well:
No option in Integar section : The 2025 exam pattern specified had no choice in the Integer section, meaning students had to attempt all the questions in this section without any options. This is likely in 2026 as well:
Negative marking in the Integar section : There was no negative marking in the Integar section. Students could attempt questions without the fear of losing marks for incorrect answers, allowing them to focus on providing solutions without worrying about penalties.
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