Each year more than a million students appear in IIT-JEE with a hope to get entry into the most esteemed IITs and other important engineering colleges of India. The highly competitive exam poses several challenges in front of students who aspire for it. In general, students have several queries related to the national-level entrance exam. Most of them are bewildered by the syllabus. They often want to know which subject is more important or which topics require more focus or which is more important – class 11th or 12th for IIT-JEE?
Momentum, the best IIT-JEE coaching institute in Gorakhpur, strives to help all aspirants in the best possible ways. Here, we’ll cover some important points related to the syllabus that can help you to plan your studies in the right direction.
Importance of class 11th and 12th for IIT-JEE preparation
For the common queries mentioned above, we would like to advise all aspirants to be thorough with the whole syllabus of class 11th and 12th. It’s important! Though the question setters give slightly greater weightage to the class 12th syllabus, class 11th cannot be underestimated, as it prepares you for class 12th and there are topics from grade 11th that are part of the syllabus. Moreover, you never know the mind and thought process of the paper-setters, who often surprise candidates in the examination centres.
Class 11th builds the basic foundation that helps you to understand the topics taught in class 12th. The questions asked during the test are mostly concept-based. Besides, most questions involve a combination of two or more concepts. And there are questions that can only be solved if you have a clear idea of your basics from class 11th.
So, to score a high rank in IIT-JEE, it becomes irrelevant to consider which is more important. Every topic from grades 11th and 12th must be dealt with, with utmost seriousness and dedication. You should be ready for any twist and turn in the question paper. To be prepared for the unexpected as well as is the most assured way to get the best result.
However, let’s see below, the general trends in the importance given to the topics from class 11th and 12th.
Subject-wise important topics from grades 11th and 12th for IIT-JEE
Physics: If we consider Physics, both grades are given equal importance.
Important topics from 11th grade:
- Rotational motion
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Thermodynamics
- Oscillations and Waves
In general, mechanics from 11th is very important. If you have control over this, you’ll have an edge over others. Often the questions from mechanics become deciding factors of your success.
Important topics from 12th grade:
- Semiconductors
- Moving charges and magnetism
- Current electricity
- Electromagnetic induction
- Optics
Chemistry: Now, if talk about Chemistry, class 12th has greater weightage. It covers around 60% to 70% of JEE syllabus. However, you cannot afford to ignore class 11th chemistry as it is very important to build the foundation to understand many topics from class 12th.
Important topics from 11th grade
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Gaseous state
- Atomic Structure
- General Organic Chemistry
- Stoichiometry
Important topics from grade 12th
- Hydrocarbon and its Substitutes
- Biomolecules and Polymers
- Hydrogen and S Block Elements
- Chemical Kinetics
- Classification of Elements
Mathematics: In Mathematics, the weightage of class 11th syllabus varies from 40% to 50% for JEE. However, do everything as every topic is interconnected.
Important topics from grade 11th
- Coordinate Geometry
- Conic Sections
- Trigonometric Functions
- Complex number and Quadratic Equation
- Permutation and Combinations
Important topics from grade 12th
- Calculus
- Vectors and 3D Geometry
- Probability
- Algebra
Conclusion
All these topics mentioned here are very important. You cannot ignore any of them. The competition is tough! We at Momentum, the best IIT-JEE coaching institute in Gorakhpur make students be thorough with each and every topic. In the JEE exam, even a difference of 1 mark can shatter all your hopes. Don’t take risks. Prepare everything. If you want any help, the experienced and knowledgeable faculty of Momentum can guide you. To know more, connect with us.