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Calculus for JEE Mains and Advanced Preparation

Calculus for JEE Mains and Advanced Preparation

Calculus forms the backbone of modern mathematics and is a high-weightage topic in both JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. With a significant number of questions asked every year, mastering calculus is not just important — it’s essential.

1.0Why is Calculus Important for JEE?

In JEE Main, calculus contributes approximately 25–30% of the total marks in Mathematics. In JEE Advanced, calculus often forms complex multi-conceptual problems that test your problem-solving depth.

2.0Important List of Topics in Calculus for JEE

Here is a chapter-wise important list of topics you must master:

1. Limits and Continuity

  • Definition of limits
  • L'Hôpital's Rule
  • Left-hand & Right-hand limits
  • Discontinuity types

2. Differentiability

  • First Principle of Derivatives
  • Chain Rule
  • Derivatives of inverse functions
  • Parametric, implicit, logarithmic differentiation

3. Application of Derivatives

  • Tangents and Normals
  • Increasing/Decreasing functions
  • Maxima and Minima (1st and 2nd derivative test)
  • Rate of change

4. Indefinite Integration

  • Standard integrals
  • Substitution method
  • Integration by parts
  • Partial fractions

5. Definite Integration

  • Properties of definite integrals
  • Area under curves
  • Symmetry in integration

6. Differential Equations

  • Order and Degree
  • Variable separable
  • Homogeneous equations
  • Linear differential equations

3.0Important Questions Asked in JEE Main and Advanced

Below questions are based on JEE Mains 2024 Exam.

Topic: Application of Derivatives (Maxima minima)

1. Let be a real valued function. If a and b are respectively the   minimum and the maximum values of f, then a2 + 2b2 is equal to 

(1) 44 (2) 42 (3) 24 (4) 38

Ans. (2)

Sol.

​​f(x)=3x−2​+4−x​x−2≥0 and  4−x≥0∴x∈[2,4]​ Let x=2sin2θ+4cos2θ​∴f(x)=32​∣cosθ∣+2​∣sinθ∣∴2​≤32​∣cosθ∣+2​∣sinθ∣≤9×2+2​2​≤32​∣cosθ∣+2​∣sinθ∣≤20​∴a=2​ b=20​a2+2 b2=2+40=42​​

2. The number of critical points of the function f(x) = (x – 2)2/3 (2x + 1) is:

(1) 2 (2) 0 (3) 1 (4) 3

Ans. (1)

Sol.

​f(x)=(x−2)2/3(2x+1)f′(x)=32​(x−2)−1/3(2x+1)+(x−2)2/3(2)f′(x)=2×3(x−2)1/3(2x+1)+(x−2)​(x−2)1/33x−1​=0​

Critical points x = 1/3 and x = 2

3. Let the set of all values of p, for which f(x) = (p2 –6p + 8) (sin22x – cos22x) + 2(2 – p)x    + 7 does not have any critical point, be the interval (a, b). Then 16ab is equal to _____ .

Ans. (252)

Sol. f(x) = – (p2 –6p + 8) cos 4n + 2(2–p)n + 7

f1(x) = +4(p2– 6p + 8) sin 4x + (4–2p) ≠ 0

​sin4x=4(p−4)(p−2)2p−4​sin4x=4(p−4)(p−2)2(p−2)​p=2sin4x=2(p−4)1​⇒​2(p−4)∣1​>1 on solving we get p∈(27​,29​)∴ Hence a=27​,b=29​∴16 ab =252​

Topic: Definite Integration

1. Let f(x)=∫0x​(t+sin(1−et))dt,x∈Z. Then limx→0​x3f(x)​ is equal to 

(1) 1/6    (2) -1/6 (3) -2/3   (4) 2/3

Ans. (2)

Sol. limx→0​x3f(x)​

Using L'Hospital's Rule.

limx→0​3x2f′(x)​=limx→0​3x2x+sin(1−ex)​  (Again, L Hopital)

Using L.H. Rule

​=x→0lim​6−[sin(1−ex)(−ex)⋅ex+cos(1−ex)⋅ex]​=−61​​

2. If the value of the integral . Then, a value of α is 

  1. 6π​              (2) 2π​ (3) 3π​ (4) 4π​

Ans. (2)

Sol. Let I=∫−1+1​1+3xcosαx​dx…(I)

​I=∫−1+1​1+3−xcosαx​dx( using ∫ab​f(x)dx=∫ab​f(a+b−x)dx)​  …(II)

Add (1) and (II)

​2I=∫−1+1​cos(αx)dx=2∫01​cos(αx)dxI=αsinα​=π2​( given )∴α=2π​​

3. If ∫04π​​1+sinxcosxsin2x​dx=a1​loge​(3a​)+b3​π​, where a, b ∈ N, then a + b is equal to _____.

Ans. (8)

Sol.

=​∫02π​​1+21​sin2xsin2x​dx=∫04π​​2+sin2x1−cos2x​dx=∫2+sin2x1​−∫2+sin2xcos2x​=(I1​)−(I2​)​


​Here,(I1​)=∫2+1+tan2x2tanx​dx​=4π​∫0π​2tan2x+2tanx+2sec2xdx​puttanx=t​


​21​∫01​(t+21​)2+43​dt​=63​π​​I2​=∫0π/4​2+sin2xcos2x​dx=21​(ln23​)I1​−I2​=3​1​6π​+21​ln32​⇒a=2,b=6​​

Ans. 8

Topic: Differential Equations

1. Let y = y(x) be the solution of the differential equation (x2 + 4)2dy + (2x3y + 8xy – 2)dx = 0. If y(0) = 0, then y(2) is equal to  

  1. 8π​(2)16π​(3)2π​(4)32π​

Ans. (4)

Sol.

​dxdy​+y((x2+4)22x3+8x​)=(x2+4)22​dxdy​+y(x2+42x​)=(x2+4)22​IF=e∫x2+42x​dx​

 IF =​x2+4y×(x2+4)=∫(x2+4)22​×(x2+4)y(x2+4)=2∫x2+22dx​y(x2+4)=22​tan−1(2x​)+c0=0+c=c=0y(x2+4)=tan−1(2x​)y at x=2y(4+4)=tan−1(1)y(2)=32π​​

Option (4) is correct

2. Let y = y(x) be the solution of the differential equation (x + y + 2)2 dx = dy, y(0) = –2. Let the maximum and minimum values of the function y = y(x) in [0,3π​] be α and β, respectively. If (3α+π)2+β2=γ+δ3​,γ,δ∈Z, then γ + δ equals …..

Ans. (31)

Sol. dxdy​=(x+y+2)2  ...(1),     y(0) = –2

Let x + y + 2 = v

1+dxdy​=dxdv​

from (1) dxdv​=1+v2

∫1+v2dv​=∫dx

tan–1(v) = x + C

tan–1(x + y + 2) = x + C

at x = 0  y = – 2  ⇒ C = 0

⇒ tan–1(x + y + 2) = x

y = tan x – x – 2

f(x) = tan x – x – 2, x ∈ [0,3π​]

f '(x) = sec2x – 1 > 0 ⇒ f(x) ↑ 

fmin = f(0) = –2 = β

fmax = f(3π​)=3​−3π​−2=α

now (3α + π)2 + β2 = γ + δ 3​

⇒ (3α + π)2 + β2 = (33​–6)2 + 4

γ + δ3​ = 67 – 36 3​

⇒ γ = 67 and δ = –36 ⇒ γ + δ = 31  


Topic: Area under curves

1. One of the points of intersection of the curves y = 1 + 3x – 2x2 and y = 1/x  is (½,2). Let the area of the region enclosed by these curves be 241​(ℓ5​+m) – nloge (1+5​), where l, m, n ∈ N. Then l + m + n is equal to

(1) 32 (2) 30 (3) 29 (4) 31

Ans. (2)

Sol.

Area Under Curves

​A=∫21​21+5​​​(1+3x−2x2−x1​)dxA=[x+23x2​−32x3​−lnx]21​21+5​​​A=21+5​​+23​(21+5​​)2−32​(21+5​​)3−ln(21+5​​)−21​−23​(41​)+32​(81​)+ln(21​)A=21​+25​​+83​+43​5​+815​−34​−32​5​​

​−21​−83​+121​−ln(1+5​)​=5​(21​+43​−32​)+815​−34​+121​−ln(1+5​)=2414​5​+2415​−ln(1+5​)​​

2. The area enclosed between the curves y = x|x| and y = x – |x| is :

(1) 8/3 (2) 2/3 (3) 1 (4) 4/3

Ans. (4)

Sol.

Enclosed Between the Curves

A=∫−20​−x2−2x=34​

3. The area of the region enclosed by the parabolas y = x2 – 5x and y = 7x – x2 is __________.

Ans. (72)

NTA Ans. (198)

Sol. y = x2 – 5x and y = 7x – x2

Enclosed by Parabola's

​∫06​(g(x)−f(x))dx∫06​((7x−x2)−(x2−5x))dx∫06​(12x−2x2)dx=[122x2​−32x3​]06​⇒6(6)2−32​(6)3=216−144=72 unit 2​

4.0Preparation Tips for Calculus

  1. Master Basics First: Especially continuity, differentiability, and standard derivatives/integrals.
  2. Practice Problems Daily: Focus on both objective (MCQ) and subjective (integer, matrix match).
  3. Use Graphical Understanding: For increasing/decreasing and area under curves.
  4. Solve PYQs: This gives you a clear idea of the pattern and level of difficulty.
  5. Make Formula Sheets: For integration, differentiation rules, and DE shortcuts.

Also Read:-

Integral Calculus

Differential Calculus

Integrals of Particular Functions

Leibnitz Theorem

Differentiability

Integrating Factor

Derivative Function Calculus

Partial Derivative

Important Integration Formulas for JEE

Methods of Differentiation

Partial Differential Equations

Application of Integrals

Continuous Integration

Differential Coefficient

Differentiation and Integration

Riemann Integral

Laplace Transform

What is Integration?

First Derivative Test

Integration Trigonometric Functions

Limits and Derivatives

Analytic Function

Integration of sin2x

Chain Rule Questions

l Hospital Rule

Homogeneous Differential Equation

Differential Equation Previous Year Questions with Solutions

Table of Contents


  • 1.0Why is Calculus Important for JEE?
  • 2.0Important List of Topics in Calculus for JEE
  • 3.0Important Questions Asked in JEE Main and Advanced
  • 4.0Preparation Tips for Calculus

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it covers ~30% of Maths in JEE Mains & Advanced.

Limits & Continuity Derivatives, Application of Derivatives, Indefinite & Definite Integration, Differential Equations

Conceptual, not tough — if practiced well, it's scoring.

Make a formula sheet, revise weekly, and solve lots of problems.

Definite Integration, Application of Derivatives, Differential Equations

All are important. Prioritize but don’t skip.

At least 1 hour/day, with regular question practice.

Maxima/minima, Integration with properties, DEs with conditions, Area under curves

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