JEE Main B.Arch/ B.Planning Syllabus 2026: Mathematics, Aptitude & Drawing

JEE Main B. Arch/ B. Planning syllabus 2026 involves Mathematics, Aptitude, & Drawing/Planning topics. The Mathematics and the General Aptitude sections in JEE Main exam are standard for both papers; however, the third section is different. If you have applied for B. Arch have to attempt the Drawing section & those who have applied for B. Planning will have to attempt the Planning section. 

JEE Main B.Arch/B.Planning Syllabus 2026

The following is the section-wise JEE Main B. Arch and B. Planning syllabus 2026. Knowing the syllabus is the first essential step for you if you are preparing for the JEE Main exam and want to score a top rank and make it into the IITs.

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JEE Main B.Arch/B.Planning Mathematics Syllabus 2026

The Mathematics Syllabus for B.Arch and B.Planning papers is provided in the table below. It is advised that candidates go through the syllabus thoroughly and prepare accordingly.

JEE Main B.Ach/B.Planning Mathematics Syllabus 

Unit	Topics
Sets, Relations, and Functions	Sets and their representation: Union, intersection, and complement of sets and their algebraic properties; Power set; Relation, Type of relations, equivalence relations, functions; one-one, into and onto functions, the composition of functions.
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Complex numbers as ordered pairs of reals, Representation of complex numbers in the form a + ib and their representation in a plane, Argand diagram, algebra of complex number, modulus and argument (or amplitude) of a complex number, square root of a complex number, triangle inequality, Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their solutions Relations between roots and coefficient, nature of roots, the formation of quadratic equations with given roots.
Matrices and Determinants	Matrices, algebra of matrices, type of matrices, determinants and matrices of order two and three, properties of determinants, evaluation of determinants, area of triangles using determinants, Adjoint and evaluation of inverse of a square matrix using determinants and elementary transformations, Test of consistency and solution of simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables using determinants and matrices.
Permutations and Combinations	The fundamental principle of counting, permutation as an arrangement and combination as section, Meaning of P (n,r) and C (n,r), simple applications.
Mathematical Inductions	Principle of Mathematical Induction and its simple applications.
Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications	Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term, and middle term, properties of Binomial coefficients and simple applications.
Sequence and Series	Arithmetic and Geometric progressions, insertion of arithmetic, geometric means between two given numbers, Relation between A.M and G.M sum up to n terms of special series; Sn, Sn2, Sn3. Arithmetic Geometric progression.
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability	Real–valued functions, algebra of functions, polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, inverse functions. Graphs of simple functions. Limits, continuity, and differentiability. Differentiation of the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two functions. Differentiation of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, composite, and implicit functions; derivatives of order up to two, Rolle’s and Lagrange's Mean value Theorems, Applications of derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, monotonic- increasing and decreasing functions, Maxima, and minima of functions of one variable, tangents and normal.
Integral Calculus	Integral as an antiderivative. Fundamental integrals involving algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Integration by substitution, by parts, and by partial fractions. Integration using trigonometric identities. Evaluation of simple integrals of the type Integral is the limit of a sum. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Properties of definite integrals. Evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in standard form.
Differential Equations	Ordinary differential equations, their order, and degree, the formation of differential equations, solution of differential equation by the method of separation of variables, solution of a homogeneous and linear differential equation of the type dy/dx + p(x)y = q(x)
Coordinate Geometry	Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates in a plane, distance formula, sections formula, locus, and its equation, translation of axes, the slope of a line, parallel and perpendicular lines, intercepts of a line on the coordinate axis.
Straight line	Various forms of equations of a line, the intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, equations of internal and external by sectors of angles between two lines coordinate of the centroid, orthocentre, and circumcentre of a triangle, equation of the family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines.
Circle, conic sections	A standard form of equations of a circle, the general form of the equation of a circle its radius and central, equation of a circle when the endpoints of a diameter are given, points of intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin and condition for a line to be tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent, sections of conics, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in standard forms, condition for Y = mx +c to be a tangent and point (s) of tangency.
Three Dimensional Geometry	Coordinates of a point in space, the distance between two points, section formula, directions ratios, and direction cosines, and the angle between two intersecting lines. Skew lines, the shortest distance between them, and their equation. Equations of a line and a plane in different forms, the intersection of a line and a plane, and coplanar lines.
Vector Algebra	Vectors and scalars, the addition of vectors, components of a vector in two dimensions and three-dimensional space, scalar and vector products, scalar and vector triple product.
Statistics and Probability	Measures of discretion; calculation of mean, median, mode of grouped and ungrouped data calculation of standard deviation, variance, and mean deviation for grouped and ungrouped data.
Probability	Probability of an event, addition, and multiplication theorems of probability, Baye's theorem, probability distribution of a random variate, Bernoulli trials, and binomial distribution.
Trigonometry	Trigonometric identities and equations, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and their properties, heights, and distance.
Mathematical Reasoning	Statement logical operations and, or, implies, implied by, if and only if, understanding of tautology, contradiction, converse, and contrapositive.

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JEE Mains B.Arch/B.Planning General Aptitude Syllabus 2026

Students can refer to the following table for the JEE Mains B.Arch/B.Planning syllabus 2026 for General Aptitude.

Part 1

• Awareness of PersonsObjects, Places, Buildings, Materials, and Textures related to Architecture and build-environment
• Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects
• Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
• Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal).

Part 2

• Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony, and contrast
• Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil
• Transformation of forms in both 2D and 3D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes
• Generation of Plan, elevations, and 3D views of objects
• Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms
• Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urban landscape (public space, festivals, market, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc), landscape (riverfronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc), and rural life.

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JEE Main Paper 2 Drawing Syllabus 2026

Students can refer to the following list of topics for the Drawing syllabus for the B.Arch Paper.

1. Drawing and Designing of geometrical or abstract shapes & patterns in pencil
2. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union
3. Elevation and 3D views of objects' rotation
4. Development of Surfaces and Volumes
5. Generation of Plan
6. Creating 2D & 3D compositions using given shapes and forms
7. Sketching of activities from memory of urban scenes

JEE Main Paper 2 Planning Syllabus 2026

Students can refer to the following list of topics for the Planning syllabus for the B.Planning Paper.

1. General Awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes, etc.
2. Comprehension
3. Critical thinking and analytical skills
4. Graphs, charts, and map
5. Reading skills
6. Simple statistics
7. CBSE class 10 Social Sciences topics

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JEE Main B.Arch/B.Planning Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates who are attempting the B.Arch paper will be having the following three sections - Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing. Those attempting B.Planning will have the sections Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning. 

The following table explains the Paper Pattern and number of questions for the B.Arch and B.Planning exams in more detail.

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B. Arch Exam Pattern for JEE Main 2026

The B. Arch exam is conducted over three sections. The following is the pattern for the B.Arch exam:

Sections

• Mathematics
• General Aptitude test
• Drawing test

Number of Questions 

Total - 82

• Mathematics - 30 Questions

(20 MCQs and 10 NAT-type questions)

• General Aptitude test - 50 MCQ-type questions
• Drawing test - 2 Questions to test drawing skills

Marks Distribution

• Students need to answer only 25 questions (20 MCQs and 5 NATs) in the Mathematics section. 
• The Mathematics section is for 100 Marks.
• Answer all questions in the General Aptitude and Drawings section.
• General Aptitude section 200 Marks
• Drawing Section 100 Marks
• Total Marks are 400.

B. Planning Exam Pattern for JEE Main 2026

The B. Plan also has 3 sections similar to the B. Arch. The following is the pattern for the B.Planning exam:

Sections

• Mathematics
• General Aptitude test
• Planning

Number of Questions 

Total - 82

• Mathematics - 30 Questions

(20 MCQs and 10 NAT-type questions)

• General Aptitude - 50 MCQ-type questions
• Planning - 25 MCQ-type questions

Marks Distribution

• Students need to answer only 25 questions (20 MCQs and 5 NATs) in the Mathematics section. 
• The Mathematics section is for 100 Marks.
• Answer all questions in the General Aptitude section 200 Marks
• Planning Section 100 Marks
• Total Marks are 400.