Topic-wise Predicted Number of Questions in JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1

JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 will have 25 questions. High-weightage topics like Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Electrostatics are expected to dominate. Modern Physics is predicted to have 4-5 questions. Topic-wise predictions helps to plan studies more effectively.

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Insights from JEE Main 2025 Physics Session 1 Day 1

JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 Predicted Number of Questions

JEE Main 2026 is approaching and Physics is one of the most important sections in the exam. A good score in JEE Main Physics will enhance your overall score and rank. At this final hour, a quick insight into the topic-wise predicted number of questions helps aspirants identify high-weightage chapters, allocate study time effectively, and avoid last-minute confusion. Sailaja, a private school teacher based in Vijayawada, with 15+ years of experience in coaching JEE aspirants in the Physics subject, shares her insights – "Going by the previous years’ question paper trends, certain topics, such as Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Electrostatics, are expected to dominate the Physics paper in JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with 2 questions each from these topics."

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JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 Predicted Number of Questions

The total number of questions from the JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 will be 25 questions, which will include MCQs and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs). You can read this section to get a detailed understanding of the important topics and the pattern of the Physics paper.

Total Physics Questions: 25 questions (each carrying 4 marks)
Predicted number of questions from high-weightage topics: 11-13 questions
Predicted number of questions from mid-weightage topics: 8-10 questions
Predicted number of questions from low-weightage topics: 6-8 questions

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JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 Topic-Wise Predicted Number of Questions

We have provided here the JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 topic-wise predicted number of questions that will help the test-takers to get an overall idea of the number of questions asked from each topic.

JEE Main Physics Topic	Expected Number of Questions	Focus Areas
Modern Physics	4 - 5 Questions	Photoelectric effect, Atomic models, Nuclear physics, Radioactivity, Semiconductors
Heat & Thermodynamics	3 - 5 Questions	Laws of thermodynamics, Heat engines, PV diagrams, Kinetic theory
Current Electricity	3 - 4 Questions	Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, Potentiometer, Series - parallel circuits
Optics (Ray & Wave)	2 - 4 Questions	Lens & mirror formula, Magnification, Interference, Diffraction, Young’s double slit
Electrostatics	2 - 3 Questions	Coulomb’s law, Electric field & potential, Gauss’s law, Capacitor combinations
Magnetism & Magnetic Effects of Current	2 - 3 Questions	Biot–Savart law, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, Motion of charged particles
Electromagnetic Induction & AC	1 - 2 Questions	Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Inductance, AC circuits, Power factor
Kinematics	2 - 3 Questions	Motion in 1D & 2D, Projectile motion, Graph-based questions
Laws of Motion	1 - 2 Questions	Newton’s laws, Free body diagrams, Friction
Centre of Mass, Momentum & Impulse	1 - 2 Questions	Conservation of momentum, Collisions, COM concepts
Rotational Motion	1 - 2 Questions	Torque, Moment of inertia, Angular momentum
Gravitation	1 - 2 Questions	Newton’s law of gravitation, Satellite motion
Units, Dimensions & Vectors	0 - 1 Questions	Dimensional analysis, Significant figures
Work, Energy & Power	0 - 1 Questions	Energy conservation, Power relations
Waves & Sound	1 - 2 Questions	Wave motion, Doppler effect, Sound intensity
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)	0 - 1 Questions	Time period, Energy in SHM

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Insights from JEE Main 2025 Physics Session 1 Day 1

This section overviews Physics question distribution on Day 1 of JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam for both shifts. Having a quick recap will help you brush up on these key topics as you prepare for January 2026 session.

JEE Main 2025 Shift 1

Chapters	Level of Importance	Topics Carrying Most Questions	Number of Questions (As per Student reviews)	Topic-Wise Weightage
Modern Physics	High	Photoelectric Effect, Atomic Structure	2 questions	15–20%
Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory	Medium	Laws of Thermodynamics, Carnot Cycle	1 question	10–15%
Optics	Low	Reflection, Refraction, and Wave Optics	2 questions	5–10%
Mechanics	Highest	Laws of Motion, Work-Energy Theorem	1 question	25–30%
Electrodynamics	Higher	Current Electricity, Electrostatics	2 questions	20–25%

JEE Main 2025 Shift 2

Chapters	Level of Importance	Number of Questions
Ray Optics	Higher	2 questions
Modern Physics	Higher	2 questions
Electrostatic, Semiconductor	Medium	1 question
Resistance and Capacitor	Low	1 question
Current Electricity	Higher	1 question
Resonance	Medium	1 question
Dimension	Medium	1 question
Gravitation	Low	1 question

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Understanding the topic-wise predicted number of questions in JEE Main Physics 2026 Session 1 gives aspirants an advantage in planning their preparation smartly. While the Physics section will have 25 questions in total, trends from previous years indicate that Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Electrostatics are likely to carry the highest weightage. At the same time, mid and low-weightage chapters should not be ignored, as questions are also asked from those chapters.

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Quick Facts

Total Physics questions in JEE Main 2026 Session 1: 25.

High-weightage topics include Modern Physics, Current Electricity, and Thermodynamics.

Modern Physics is predicted to have 4-5 questions.

Understanding topic-wise predictions aids study planning and time allocation.

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