IIT-JEE • Mathematics
High-Yield Weightage Matrix

IIT-JEE Mathematics Syllabus & PYQ Weightage Matrix

Detailed chapter breakdown calibrated against NTA blueprints and 2019–2026 historical Previous Year Questions. Track high-frequency topics and schedule active recall drills on Adapt Vector.

Total Chapters
16 High-Yield Topics
Pedagogical Units
4 Core Modules
Estimated Mastery Time
185 Hours

Module 1: Algebra

4.7% PYQ Weightage~10h study

Sets, Relations & Functions

Key Subtopics:
  • Types of Relations (Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive & Equivalence)
  • Domain, Range & Codomain of Real Functions
  • Types of Functions (One-One, Onto, Bijective, Invertible)
  • +2 more subtopics
6.3% PYQ Weightage~13h study

Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations

Key Subtopics:
  • Algebraic Properties, Modulus, Conjugate & Argument of Complex Numbers
  • Polar & Euler Form of Complex Numbers
  • De Moivre's Theorem & Cube/nth Roots of Unity
  • +3 more subtopics
6% PYQ Weightage~10h study

Matrices & Determinants

Key Subtopics:
  • Types of Matrices, Matrix Operations & Multiplications
  • Transpose, Symmetric & Skew-Symmetric Matrices, Orthogonal Matrices
  • Properties of Determinants & Minors/Cofactors
  • +2 more subtopics
8.5% PYQ Weightage~14h study

Permutations, Combinations & Probability

Key Subtopics:
  • Fundamental Principles of Counting, Permutations & Combinations Formulas
  • Circular Permutations, Division into Groups & Derangements
  • Multinomial Theorem & Selection with Repetition
  • +4 more subtopics
5% PYQ Weightage~10h study

Sequences & Series (AP, GP, Special Series)

Key Subtopics:
  • Arithmetic Progression (AP), General Term & Sum of n Terms
  • Geometric Progression (GP), Infinite GP & Geometric Mean
  • Arithmetico-Geometric Progression (AGP)
  • +2 more subtopics
4.4% PYQ Weightage~11h study

Binomial Theorem

Key Subtopics:
  • Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index
  • General Term, Middle Term(s) & Greatest Term
  • Properties of Binomial Coefficients & Series Summations
  • +2 more subtopics

Module 2: Coordinate Geometry

4.7% PYQ Weightage~10h study

Straight Lines & Pair of Straight Lines

Key Subtopics:
  • Slope of a Line, Various Forms of Equations of a Line
  • Distance of a Point from a Line, Distance Between Parallel Lines
  • Angle Between Two Lines & Family of Lines
  • +2 more subtopics
6% PYQ Weightage~12h study

Circles & System of Circles

Key Subtopics:
  • Standard Equation of Circle & General Form
  • Equation of Tangent, Normal & Chord of Contact
  • Parametric Equations of Circle & Length of Tangents
  • +3 more subtopics
8.2% PYQ Weightage~13h study

Conic Sections (Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola)

Key Subtopics:
  • Parabola: Standard Forms, Focus, Directrix, Latus Rectum, Parametric Form
  • Parabola: Tangents, Normals & Reflection Property
  • Ellipse: Standard Equation, Eccentricity, Foci, Directrices, Auxiliary Circle
  • +3 more subtopics

Module 3: Calculus

5.6% PYQ Weightage~11h study

Limits, Continuity & Differentiability

Key Subtopics:
  • Standard Limits, Algebraic Limits & Trigonometric/Exponential Limits
  • L'Hôpital's Rule & Series Expansion of Standard Functions
  • Continuity of Functions at a Point and in an Interval
  • +2 more subtopics
7.8% PYQ Weightage~12h study

Application of Derivatives (AOD)

Key Subtopics:
  • Derivatives as Rate Measure & Tangents and Normals
  • Rolle's Theorem & Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem (LMVT)
  • Increasing & Decreasing Functions (Monotonicity Tests)
  • +2 more subtopics
9.1% PYQ Weightage~13h study

Indefinite & Definite Integrals

Key Subtopics:
  • Indefinite Integration: Substitution, By Parts, Partial Fractions
  • Integration of Special Rational & Trigonometric Functions
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus & Definite Integrals Evaluation
  • +3 more subtopics
6.3% PYQ Weightage~12h study

Differential Equations & Area Under Curves

Key Subtopics:
  • Area Bounded by Curves & Lines Using Definite Integrals
  • Area Between Two Intersecting Curves (Horizontal & Vertical Strips)
  • Order and Degree of Differential Equations
  • +3 more subtopics

Module 4: Vectors, 3D Geometry & Trigonometry

5.3% PYQ Weightage~10h study

Vector Algebra

Key Subtopics:
  • Vector Addition, Subtraction & Position Vectors
  • Dot Product (Scalar Product) & Geometric Projections
  • Cross Product (Vector Product) & Area of Triangles/Parallelograms
  • +2 more subtopics
7.5% PYQ Weightage~13h study

Three Dimensional Geometry (Lines & Planes)

Key Subtopics:
  • Direction Cosines & Direction Ratios of a Line
  • Vector & Cartesian Equations of a Line in 3D
  • Angle Between Two Lines, Shortest Distance Between Skew/Parallel Lines
  • +3 more subtopics
4.6% PYQ Weightage~11h study

Trigonometric Functions, Equations & Inverse Trigonometry

Key Subtopics:
  • Trigonometric Identities (Compound Angles, Multiple/Submultiple Angles)
  • Trigonometric Equations & General Solutions
  • Principal Values & Graphs of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • +2 more subtopics

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