JEE Main 2020 question paper and answer key are available. Check more details on this page below.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Mains 2020 question paper pdf. The exam was conducted in two sessions from January 6 to 9 and September 1 to September 6. The official JEE Main 2020 question paper with solutions of Paper 1 (BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch) are available below. Candidates can download the JEE Main question paper PDF for both the January and September exams using the direct link given here.
The link to the JEE Mains 2020 question paper pdf download with the solution by coaching institutes is also available below in the table. JEE Main 2020 question papers can also be used as practice papers for preparing for the upcoming JEE Main exam. It will help them predict their marks as well as rank. By predicting the tentative marks, aspirants can also guess colleges, in which they would be eligible for admission.
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- JEE Mains 2020 Question Paper – FAQs
JEE Main 2020 Question Paper January Session
| Exam Date | Official Question Papers | Solutions |
| January 6, 2020 (Paper 2 BArch/BPlan) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| January 7, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| January 8, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| January 9, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution |
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.
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
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.
JEE Main 2020 Question Paper September Session
| Exam Date | Official Question Paper | Solution |
| September 1, 2020 (Paper 2 BArch/BPlan) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| September 2, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| September 3, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| September 4, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| September 5, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution | |
| September 6, 2020 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) | Shift 1 Paper | Shift 1 Solution |
| Shift 2 Paper | Shift 2 Solution |
JEE Main 2020 Question Papers with Solution by Coaching Institutes
Candidates can download JEE Main 2020 question paper PDF with solutions by coaching institutes for both January and September sessions.
JEE Main 2020 Question Papers September Session by Resonance
| January Session |
Sessions/Slots |
Question Papers |
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| September 1(BArch) |
Forenoon Session |
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| September 2 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
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| September 3 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
By Resonance - Maths, Physics, Chemistry By Goprep - Download |
| Afternoon Session |
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| September 4 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
By Resonance - Chemistry, Physics, Maths By Goprep - Download |
| Afternoon Session |
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| September 5 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
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| Afternoon Session |
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| September 6 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
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| Afternoon Session |
Watch JEE Main 2020 BE/BTech exam day video below.
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.
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.
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JEE Main 2020 Question Papers Final Answer Key (January Session)
| January Session |
Sessions/Slots |
Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| January 6 (BArch & BPlanning)planning |
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| Afternoon |
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| January 7, 8, 9 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon & Afternoon |
JEE Main 2019 Question Papers by NTA
Download official JEE Main question papers by NTA for January and April sessions from the table below.
JEE Mains 2019 Question Paper April Session
JEE Main 2019 Question Paper January Session
Also check: JEE Main 2019 question paper solution
JEE Mains 2020 Question Paper – FAQs
Q. When will the JEE Main official question paper be released for the September session?
A. National Testing Agency has released the question paper along with JEE Main response sheet online on the website.
Q. Will the JEE Main 2020 question paper be available session-wise?
A. Yes. NTA has published session-wise question papers for JEE Main 2020 January and April/September exams.
Q. Will the candidates get a copy of the question paper and response sheet after the exam?
A. No! Candidates will not get a copy of the question paper and response sheet.
Q. What is the mode of JEE Main 2020 and timings?
A. JEE Main exam 2020 is being conducted in online mode as a Computer Based Test from September 1 to 6. The forenoon session will be held from 9 am to 12 noon while afternoon the session will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Q. When will the JEE Main 2020 answer keys for the September session be available?
A. The question paper and answer key will be available in the second week of September.
Q. Is JEE Main question paper of shift 1 different from shift 2?
A. Yes, question papers of different shifts would contain different questions
Q. How many sections will be there in JEE Mains question paper?
A. There will be three sections namely - Section 1: Physics, Section 2: Chemistry, Section 3: Mathematics
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Student Forum
Answered 22 hours ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 hours ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
Admission Chanc
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to kno
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
JECRC Foundation offers seats to candidates via REAP Counselling based on JEE Main scores of the aspirants. The preference is given to candidates with JEE Main scores. Once the seat is allotted, aspirants need to report at the college campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 days ago
Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores.
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