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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.
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.
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 |
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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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| Afternoon Session |
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| September 3 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
By Resonance - Maths, Physics, Chemistry By Goprep - Download |
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| September 4 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon Session |
By Resonance - Chemistry, Physics, Maths By Goprep - Download |
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| September 5 (BE/BTech) |
Forenoon 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
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.
NO, it is compulsory to attempt all questions in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main exam has negative marking and candidates must answer only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.
Yes. NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 session 1 question papers. Candidates can download the JEE Main session 1 papers with solutions PDFs from this page - Download JEE Main 2026 question papers with solutions.
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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 |
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JEE Main 2019 Question Papers by NTA
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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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