How JEE Main Question Papers Are Prepared: Insight
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
JEE Main question papers are designed to test the conceptual and analytical understanding of students. Read below to know the entire process of setting the JEE question papers.
Are you an aspiring engineer who wishes to pursue B.Tech from top engineering colleges in India like IITs, NITs or IIITs? If answer to this question is yes then JEE is the gateway to your dreams. However, clearing JEE exam requires strong foundation of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics concepts as solving JEE questions is not an easy task. Lets understand what type of questions are asked in the exam and how JEE Main question papers are set.
- Understanding JEE Exam
- Who Sets the JEE Question Paper?
- How Are Questions Prepared?
- JAB Members List for 2026 and 2027
Understanding JEE Exam
JEE is one of the most difficult exams in the word. It consists of two separate tests- JEE Main and JEE Advanced. NITs, IIITs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) admit students in their BTech, BArch and BPlan through JEE Main. NTA conducts JEE Main twice a year in January and April. Candidates can appear in one or both the exams and the best score of two sessions will be considered for calculating the rank.
For BTech admission at IITs, candidates have to appear in JEE Advanced. Only those students who score above the cutoff marks in Mains can appear in Advanced. JEE Advanced is conducted only once a year in May/June by any of the seven old IITs.
Who Sets the JEE Question Paper?
All the decisions related to JEE exam is taken by an apex board called JAB. It consists of representatives from NTA, IITs, NITs, IIITs and other reputed institutions. The government reconstitutes JAB every two year to ensure transparency and fairness in decisions. JAB selects the panel/teachers who prepare JEE Main question paper.
How Are Questions Prepared?
The question paper of JEE Main and Advanced are set by a panel of subject experts/faculties from various IITs, NITs, IITs and various other institutes selected by the JEE Apex Board.
They ensure that the questions cover the entire syllabus and assess various levels of conceptual understanding and application. Questions are selected in a way to include a range of difficulty levels, from easy to challenging, to differentiate between students’ understanding and problem-solving abilities.
The questions are first prepared as draft papers and sent to different subject experts as well as sample group of students who attempts them. The Feedback is collected on draft question papers for question clarity, difficulty level, and the time required to complete the paper.
The final question paper is prepared upon ensuring that it meets the guidelines set by the JAB and is free from errors.
Commonly asked questions
Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.
Yes, the JEE Main 2026session 1 question papers are now available. The official papers were made available with the response sheet of the candidates under their respective logins on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main question paper is in English, Hindi and language selected when you filled application form. In total, JEE Main is in 13 languages and you can select any language out of available options. You cannot switch language of question paper during exam.
Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:
- Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
- Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
- Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
JAB Members List for 2026 and 2027
| S.No. |
Name/Designation |
Position |
| 1 |
Professor S. K. Jain, Former VC/BHU |
Honorary Chairperson |
| 2 |
Director, IIT Madras |
Member |
| 3 |
Director, IIT Kanpur |
Member |
| 4 |
Director, IIT Roorkee |
Member |
| 5 |
Director, NIT Rourkela |
Member |
| 6 |
Director, IIEST Shibpur |
Member |
| 7 |
Director, IIIT Hyderabad |
Member |
| 8 |
Director, IIIT (PPP) Una |
Member |
| 9 |
Director, IIITDM Kanchipuram |
Member |
| 10 |
Representative of State Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Member |
| 11 |
Representative of State Government of Rajasthan |
Member |
| 12 |
Representative of State Government of Odisha |
Member |
| 13 |
Representative of State Government of Uttar Pradesh |
Member |
| 14 |
Representative of Deemed University (Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore) |
Member |
| 15 |
Chairman, CBSE |
Member |
| 16 |
Director General, NIC |
Member |
| 17 |
Director General, C-DAC |
Member |
| 18 |
Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary (TE), MOE |
Member |
| 19 |
Director General, NTA |
Member Secretary |
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Commonly asked questions
There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.
Students who are preparing for JEE Main exam are advised to first cover the entire JEE Main syllabus. Covering only the high weightage chapters would decrease their chances of getting full/high score in JEE Main exam. Only after covering the entire syllabus, students can check most important chapters for JEE Mains.
Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers from the website of NTA - nta.ac.in.
- Go to nta.ac.in
- Go to "downloads"
- Under the "Previous years Exam Papers", select the year and exam type and hit the "search" button.
- The question paper PDFs will be available for download.
Questions in JEE Mains exam is a blend of all the topics covered in the syllabus. However, there are some topics that are very much important and should be paid extra attentions while preparing for the exam. The list of important JEE Main topics are
Mathematics
- 3D Geometry
- Vector
- Applications of Derivatives
- Definite Integrals
- Limit, Cnntinuity and Differentiability
Physics
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Ray & Wave Optics
- Kinematics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetism
Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Thermodynamics
- p-block elements
- Chemical Bonding
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Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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