
JEE Mains 2026 Chemistry Session 1 will follow the recent paper pattern with students having to answer 25 total questions from high-weightage topics in Physical, Inorganic and Organic sections. Having a closer look at last year's Session 1 trends, it is safe to say that the majority number of questions will be asked from Chemical Bonding and Coordination chapters. As per our predictions, Thermodynamics, Hydrocarbons, and p-block elements will have 2-3 questions each, while coordination compounds will see 3-4 questions. This article will help you understand JEE Main topic wise questions prediction for better clarity and preparation.
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JEE Mains Chemistry 2026 Session 1 Section Wise Predicted Number of Questions
The estimated number of questions for all three sections in JEE Main Chemistry 2026 can be checked below:
Predicted number of questions in JEE Main Organic Chemistry: 8-9 questions
Predicted number of questions in JEE Main Inorganic Chemistry: 7-8 questions
Predicted number of questions in JEE Main Physical Chemistry: 8-9 questions
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JEE Mains 2026 Chemistry Session 1 Topic Wise Number of Questions Prediction
In JEE Mains Chemistry, core topics, like Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Coordination Compounds, d & f-Block Elements etc.plays an important role in fetching good marks in the exam. Here you can take a look at JEE Main topic wise questions prediction for Session 1 Chemistry.
JEE Main Chemistry Topics | Expected Number of Questions | Predicted Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination Compounds | 3-4 | 12-16% |
| p-Block Elements | 2-3 | 8-12% |
| Basic Principles/Hydrocarbons | 2-3 | 8-12% |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 2-3 | 8-12% |
| Chemical Equilibrium/Ionic | 2 | 8% |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids | 2 | 8% |
| Chemical Bonding | 2 | 8% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1-2 | 4-8% |
| Redox Reactions/Electrochemistry | 1-2 | 4-8% |
| Atomic Structure | 1-2 | 4-8% |
| Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers | 1-2 | 4-8% |
| d- and f-Block Elements | 1 | 4% |
| Classification/Periodicity | 1 | 4% |
| Biomolecules | 1 | 4% |
| Haloalkanes/Haloarenes | 1 | 4% |
Pro Tip for JEE Main Chemistry 2026 Session 1 Takers
Based on predicted questions and core topics in the JEE Mains Chemistry 2026 exam, you can take note of the following guidelines and tips to improve and analyse their performance:
Focus on JEE Main Chemistry High Scoring Topics: Devote 70% time of your daily time on JEE Main Chemistry top 5 topics via solving PYQs and mock tests.
Follow the Trend: Follow the previous year’s trend, and focus must be on reactions, mechanisms and exceptions. In organic chemistry, you must memorise exceptions.
Aim for High Number of Attempts: Aim for 22+ attempts in the JEE Main Chemistry subject and revise the NCERT daily to recall factual information.
Practice Numericals: Focus on practising the 30-40 numerical questions in the JEE Main Chemistry section as per the chapter in Physical Chemistry.
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FAQs
Focus 70% of study time on high-scoring topics, aim for 22+ attempts, revise NCERT daily, and practice 30-40 numerical questions for Physical Chemistry.
Around 3-4 questions, carrying a 12-16% weightage, are expected from Coordination Compounds chapter.
Organic Chemistry is predicted to have 8-9 questions, Inorganic Chemistry 7-8 questions, and Physical Chemistry 8-9 questions.
Chemical Bonding and Coordination Compounds are predicted to have the maximum number of questions, roughly 2-3.
You will have to answer 25 total questions in JEE Main Chemistry 2026 Session 1.
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