If you’re preparing for SRMJEEE 2026, the syllabus holds no surprises. It’s drawn almost verbatim from NCERT Class 11 and 12. That predictability is your biggest advantage - once you know where the marks cluster. The sections stay the same across all three phases. The weightage pattern rarely deviates. Shift your focus to the chapters that consistently deliver 4-5 questions, and you’ll cover nearly 40% of the paper before you touch anything else.
Download the full official syllabus PDF from SRMIST’s admissions site. Everything that follows traces back to that document and multi-year exam analysis.
SRMJEEE 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam runs in remote-proctored online mode (RPOM). You take it from home on a laptop or desktop with a webcam. No mobile phones allowed.
Subject-wise question and mark distribution
*Biology is available for candidates applying to Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Genetic Engineering.
**The English & Aptitude section combines both components into 20 MCQs. Based on past cycles, the typical split is around 5 English and 15 Aptitude questions. Confirm the exact division through the official mock test once released.
Because there’s no negative marking, you must attempt every question - even an intelligent guess on the last few can push your score past a cutoff boundary.
Phase-wise dates for 2026
Slot booking opens 2-3 days before each phase. Two slots are available per day. Once you book a slot, you cannot change it. Your admit card generates immediately after slot confirmation.
Subject-Wise Syllabus & Chapter Weightage
The weightage ranges below come from multiple cycles of official SRMIST syllabus documentation and exam analysis. They are not averages pulled from thin air - they reflect the same pattern that has held steady for years.
Physics (35 questions)
Physics tests both concept recall and numerical application. Modern physics, electromagnetism, and electronics account for the bulk of marks.
Units and topics covered
- Units & Measurement, Mechanics: SI units, errors, dimensional analysis. Newton’s laws, projectile and circular motion, friction, work, energy, power, elastic and inelastic collisions.
- Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids & Fluids: Universal gravitation, variation of g, orbital/escape velocity, satellites. Hooke’s law, elasticity, surface tension, viscosity, Bernoulli’s theorem, Reynolds number.
- Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, superposition, electric field and potential, Gauss’s theorem, dipoles, capacitors, dielectrics, energy stored.
- Current Electricity: Ohm’s law, drift velocity, resistivity, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge, potentiometer.
- Magnetism & Magnetic Effects: Earth’s magnetic field, Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, galvanometer to voltmeter/ammeter.
- Electromagnetic Induction, AC & EM Waves: Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, self/mutual inductance, AC circuits (peak, rms, reactance), LCR resonance, transformer, EM spectrum.
- Optics: Reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, lenses, prisms, wave optics (Young’s double-slit, diffraction, polarisation).
- Dual Nature of Radiation & Atomic Physics: Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength, Rutherford and Bohr models, hydrogen spectrum.
- Nuclear Physics: Nuclear radius, binding energy, isotopes, radioactivity, carbon dating, fission and fusion, cosmic rays.
- Electronic Devices: Semiconductors, doping, p-n junction, diode as rectifier, LED, solar cell, transistor characteristics, logic gates, De Morgan’s theorems.
Chapter weightage (expected question count)
How to use this: Start with nuclear physics and semiconductor devices. They deliver nearly 20% of the physics marks. Then layer magnetism and EMI/AC. Keep a handwritten formula sheet and revise it every Sunday.
Chemistry (35 questions)
Chemistry is the most NCERT-driven section. Over 80% of questions come straight from textbook statements, named reactions, or simple numericals. Physical and organic chemistry carry the bulk.
Units and topics covered
- Solutions: Concentration expressions, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, Van’t Hoff factor.
- Electrochemistry: Redox reactions, conductivity, Kohlrausch’s law, Nernst equation, Gibbs free energy, corrosion.
- Chemical Kinetics: Rate law, order/molecularity, half-life (zero and first order), Arrhenius equation, activation energy.
- Surface Chemistry: Physisorption, chemisorption, catalysis, colloids, Tyndall effect, electrophoresis, coagulation.
- p-Block Elements: Group 16-18 trends, dioxygen, ozone, sulphur dioxide, sulphuric acid, interhalogen compounds.
- d- and f-Block Elements: Electronic configuration, oxidation states, magnetic properties, alloy formation.
- Coordination Compounds: Ligands, coordination number, IUPAC naming, Werner’s theory, VBT, CFT, stereoisomerism.
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: C-X bond nature, substitution mechanisms, optical rotation, environmental effects (DDT, freons).
- Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers: Preparation, properties, dehydration, acidity of phenol, uses.
- Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids: Carbonyl group, nucleophilic addition, alpha hydrogen reactivity, acidity and preparation.
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen: Amines (classification, preparation, properties), diazonium salts.
- Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins.
Chapter weightage (expected question count)
How to use this: Inorganic chemistry relies entirely on NCERT memory. For organic, build a visual reaction map connecting all named reactions. Physical chemistry is calculation-based - once you nail electrochemistry numericals, you bank 3-4 marks.
Mathematics (40 questions)
Mathematics carries the highest individual weight. Speed matters. Calculus, coordinate geometry, and vector algebra dominate.
Units and topics covered
- Sets, Relations & Functions: Basic set theory, Cartesian products, types of functions, composition.
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations: Algebraic operations, Argand plane, De Moivre’s theorem, roots/coefficients.
- Matrices, Determinants & Applications: Determinants up to order 3, matrix operations, adjoint, inverse, solving linear equations.
- Combinatorics: Permutations and combinations, factorial notation, counting principle.
- Algebra (Theory of Equations): Roots/coefficients relationship, transformation, reciprocal equations.
- Differential Calculus & Applications: Limits, continuity, differentiation of all function types, composite/implicit, maxima/minima, Rolle’s and Lagrange’s theorems.
- Ordinary Differential Equations: Order/degree, formation, separation of variables, homogeneous and linear equations.
- Integral Calculus & Applications: Standard integrals, substitution, trigonometric identities, definite integrals and properties.
- Analytical Geometry: 2D: lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola; 3D: direction cosines, lines, skew lines.
- Vector Algebra: Scalar and vector products, triple products, geometric applications.
- Statistics & Probability Distribution: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation; probability theorems, Bayes’ theorem, binomial/Poisson/normal distributions.
- Trigonometry: Ratios, identities, compound/multiple angles, inverse trig functions, triangle solutions, heights/distances.
Chapter weightage (expected question count)
How to use this: Practice calculus problems daily - at least 10 integration and differentiation sums. Coordinate geometry rewards pattern recognition; don’t derive, recognise the structure and plug formulas.
Biology (40 questions, for Biotechnology/Biomedical aspirants)
This section is nearly a direct reproduction of NCERT Biology. Diagrams and terminology you’ve seen in textbooks appear routinely. Human physiology and genetics carry the heaviest load.
Units and topics covered
- Diversity of Living World: Taxonomy, five-kingdom classification, plant and animal classification.
- Structural Organization in Animals & Plants: Plant morphology/anatomy, animal tissues, systems in cockroach and frog.
- Cell Structure & Function: Cell theory, organelles, biomolecules, mitosis/meiosis.
- Plant Physiology: Transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis (C3/C4), respiration, growth regulators.
- Human Physiology: Digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, locomotion, nervous and endocrine systems, disorders.
- Reproduction: Asexual/sexual reproduction, flowering plants, human reproduction, reproductive health, ART.
- Genetics & Evolution: Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal disorders, DNA replication/transcription/translation, Hardy-Weinberg, human evolution.
- Biology & Human Welfare: Diseases, immunology, food production, microbes in biogas/antibiotics.
- Biotechnology & Applications: Recombinant DNA, Bt crops, insulin, gene therapy, biosafety.
- Ecology & Environment: Ecosystem structure, energy flow, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, pollution, climate change.
Chapter weightage (expected question count)
How to use this: Draw concept maps for each physiological system. Prioritise human physiology and genetics - together they yield about 13-15 marks. Revise diagrams actively; many MCQs are diagram-based.
English & Aptitude (20 questions combined)
This block is short but strategic. You can complete it in under 20 minutes and bank nearly full marks. It blends language skills with quantitative and logical reasoning.
English areas
- Reading comprehension (short passages, poems, dialogues)
- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, contextual usage
- Grammar: error spotting, sentence correction, rearrangement, commonly confused words
Aptitude areas
- Number system, LCM/HCF, percentages, profit and loss, simple/compound interest
- Ratio and proportion, mixtures, time-speed-distance, time and work
- Data interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs)
- Geometry and mensuration (2D/3D)
- Linear and quadratic equations
- Logical reasoning: series, coding-decoding, syllogisms, blood relations, direction sense, puzzles
How to use this: Solve 15-20 aptitude questions daily from a standard quantitative aptitude book. Read one editorial a day for vocabulary. This section often pushes a score above the threshold for the Kattankulathur campus.
Recommended Books
The right study material saves weeks of wasted effort. Start with NCERT, then use one reference book per subject.
Mock tests: Download official model question papers from the SRMIST admission portal. Solve at least 8-10 full-length papers under timed conditions. The absence of negative marking means you’re training for speed and coverage, not just accuracy.
Preparation Strategy: A 3-Month Plan
Month 1 - Foundation
Finish NCERT for all subjects. Spend 3 hours daily on mathematics. Solve 30 aptitude questions a day. Aim for 70% syllabus completion.
Month 2 - Practice and consolidation
Shift to topic-wise previous years' questions (2020-2024). Take one full mock test each week. Build a formula sheet and an error notebook. Identify and fix weak areas.
Month 3 - Revision and mock tests
Two or three mock tests weekly, strictly timed. Revise your formula sheet and error notebook daily. Do not start new topics - only reinforce what you already know. Target a consistent mock score of 90+ out of 130.
Exam day: the 3-pass method
Pass 1 (first 40 minutes): Scan all 130 questions. Solve aptitude, English, and direct-formula physics/chemistry questions immediately. These are guaranteed marks.
Pass 2 (next 80 minutes): Solve all mathematics and remaining PCM questions you are confident about. Don’t spend more than 90 seconds on any single question.
Pass 3 (last 30 minutes): Attempt every remaining question - there’s no negative marking. Mark your best guess on each one. Leave nothing blank.