JEE Main April 2019 Paper 1 Analysis, Expected Cutoff & Student Reaction is now available. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the exam on April 8, 9, 10 and 12 in two slots per day. While the first slot is being held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, the second slot will be conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The exam for JEE Main April 2019 Paper 2 for BArch admissions concluded on April 7.
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- JEE Main April 2019 Paper 1 Analysis
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- JEE Main January 2019 Paper 1 Analysis
- JEE Main January 2019 Paper 1 Analysis by Experts
- JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 Student Reactions
JEE Main April 2019 Paper 1 Analysis
Overall, JEE Main April 2019 paper was of Easy to Moderate level. More emphasis was, however, given to NCERT. As compared to the January session, the paper was almost of a similar level. Physics was relatively tougher.
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In 2018, JEE Main cutoff for Paper 1 stood at 74 for general category students. JEE Main cutoff for OBC, SC,ST and Pwd candidates were 45,29,24 and -35 respectively.
According to Ashish Sharma, an ex-faculty from FIITJEE and Brilliant Tutorials, JEE Main cutoff for 2019 will be higher this year. He shared that the exam cutoff in 2019 may be around 80 for general, and similarly, slightly higher for others also. In comparison with last year, here’s JEE Main 2019 expected cutoff shared by various experts.
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100-110 |
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85+ |
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JEE Main January 2019 Paper 1 Analysis
NTA conducted JEE Main January Paper 1 for BE/BTech candidates in two slots on January 9,10,11 and 12, 2019. Check out the detailed analysis of the exam by various experts along with JEE Main 2019 expected cutoff and student reactions below.
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Shiksha spoke to various candidates for their review on JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 for BTech candidates. Like 2018, most of the candidates shared that of all the three sections of the exam - Mathematics was the toughest. According to JEE aspirants, Paper 1 of JEE Main 2019 was easier as compared to the exam in 2018. Read JEE Main 2019 student reactions' and review below.
Syed Haider Ali from Bal Bharti School Noida appeared for Paper 1 of JEE Main 2019 and mentioned difficulty level of the paper as:
| Section |
Difficulty level |
Overall JEE Main Paper Analysis |
| Physics |
Moderate |
For Physics section, he did not attempt all the questions in this section as he finds this section tougher than the other two subjects however, this section was than expected. |
| Chemistry |
Easy |
Chemistry section was not at all difficult as compared to JEE Main question papers of previous years. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Difficult |
In Mathematics, he felt the exam duration was not enough to solve all the questions because he could not attempt at least 10-12 questions as in this section the questions were tricky. |
Speaking about NTA conducting JEE Main 2019 twice, Haider shared, “NTA conducting JEE Main twice a year has its own pros and cons. When you talk about the pros, candidates can appear for JEE Main 2019 to get an idea about the exam and their year won’t be wasted if they could not crack JEE Main this time. They still have a chance to appear in April session. However, the downside is that since students will be appearing for Class 12th Board exams, their boards exam preparation is being affected by this”.
Another test taker Daksh Sharma from DPS Greater Noida, who appeared for JEE Main 2019 paper 1 in the first slot, shared the following review of the exam.
| Section |
Difficulty level |
Overall JEE Main Paper Analysis |
| Physics |
Difficult |
As Physics is a tough subject for him, for that reason he found this section on more on higher side of difficulty level. He added that test taker need to learn formulae as well as its applications to crack Physics section of JEE Main 2019 Paper 1. |
| Chemistry |
Easy |
He expected Chemistry section of JEE Main 2019 paper 1 to be tough however, it turned out to be easiest of all. He added that any test taker will score well in this section even with little preparation and revisions from Class 11 Chemistry syllabus. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Easy |
The difficulty level of Mathematics section of JEE Main 2019 depended upon preparedness of the test takers i.e. if they had practiced solving Maths questions well enough then they would’ve found this section easy. |
Rishabh who appeared for JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 for January session, also took the exam last year. According to him, the Physics section was slightly difficult, Chemistry was easy while Mathematics was of moderate difficulty level. He further added that, NTA conducted JEE Main 2019 in a better way as compared to CBSE, who conducted the exam till 2018. The exam was held smoothly, without any technical difficulties. Rishabh is planning to appear for JEE Main 2019 in April session as well.
Read: JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 analysis for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Ananya who also appeared for JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 on January 8 shared the following review of the exam:
| Section |
Difficulty level |
Overall JEE Main Paper Analysis |
| Physics |
Difficult |
It had tricky questions requiring thinking skills and reasoning. |
| Chemistry |
Easy |
Questions majorly from Surface Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry topics like p block, d block etc. |
| Mathematics |
Easy |
The section had equal proportion of Class 11th and Class 12th Maths Syllabus. Majorly the questions were from Vectors, 3d, straight lines as well as Geometric Progression, Arithmetic Progression from Class 11th syllabus. |
Devendra Singh Rana from Nilgiri Hills Public School, Noida shared that Paper 1 of JEE Main 2019 was of average difficulty level. He further shared the following subject-wise analysis of the paper.
| Section |
Difficulty level |
Overall JEE Main Paper Analysis |
| Physics |
Moderate |
The questions were slightly difficult than other sections of JEE Main paper 1. There were few questions from Mechanics topic from the syllabus altering the common belief that the section includes from more questions from Mechanics. |
| Chemistry |
Easy |
The sections was easiest of all and students with little preparation would’ve crack the exam even with preparation of topics like Isotopes. |
| Mathematics |
Easy |
The questions were of easy level, the weightage for Co-ordinates were lower than expected. There were hardly any tough questions, therefore, he could attempt maximum questions from this section of JEE Main Paper 1. |
Commenting on the exam being conducted twice, Devendra shared that it is a great move by the agency for students to get familiar with the test in their first attempt. He shared, " Even if we don’t score well in their first attempt, we still have a second chance in April this year. He added that students would be able to strategize efficiently like time management for their second attempt in April session to crack JEE Main 2019.
Take a look at the some of the questions asked in JEE Main Paper 1 conducted on January 9.
Physics
- Find motion of Inertia about the axis which is 3/2d from the central axis
- Most of the questions in Mathematics was asked from the Mechanics section
Chemistry
- What are isotopes of H2
- What is ppm of safe drinking water
- What is reduction of freindlich isotherm
- What is the chemical bonding of copper pyrite
Mathematics
- Various questions were asked from conic sections
- Questions from all chapters were covered
Also read:
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- JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 analysis for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Questions asked in JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 and Paper 2 – January Session
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 16 hours ago
Yes, JEE Mains has been listed as an accepted entrance exam for MIT Academy of Engineering BTech admission. The institute has also listed MHT-CET as its accepted entrance exam. Thus, candidates with a JEE Mains score can apply directly without appearing for MHT-CET.
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Answered 16 hours ago
CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers scholarships to students who crack the JEE Mains exam. Institution offers various scholarship categories including merit based aid for exceptional JEE Mains performance.
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Answered 2 days ago
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Answered 3 days ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Answered 4 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Answered 5 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
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| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
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With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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