JEE Main 2020 Question Paper with Solutions (Available): Download PDF
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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 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.
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.
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 |
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
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.
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.
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.
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JEE Main 2020 Question Papers Final Answer Key (January Session)
| January Session |
Sessions/Slots |
Answer Key |
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| 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
Download official JEE Main question papers by NTA for January and April sessions from the table below.
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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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
JEE Main is conducted in two sessions, the first in January/February and the second in April. This helps students to appear in both papers if required and correct their scores. If you participate in both exam sessions, the system intelligently recognises your "Best of Two" scores and finalises your
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DTU admissions are majorly based on the JEE Main scores. However, without JEE Mains, students will have to change the specialisations and the course opted for then only admission will be possible.
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While clearing JEE Main is a huge achievement, it's actually just the first hurdle for IITs. JEE Main acts as a qualifying test that allows the top 2.5 Lacs candidates to sit for JEE Advanced. To get into IIT Dharwad, your final seat allocation will be based strictly on your JEE Advanced rank. JEE M
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Congratulations! After JEE Main, register for JEE Advanced, which is the only way to get into an IIT. This registration usually happens in late April or early May, with the exam itself scheduled for late May. This is a very tight window, so keep a close eye on the official portal right after your Ma
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It starts with JEE Main registration, which opens around November. The first JEE Main session is held in January-February, you must keep your documents ready by the end of the previous year. If you miss the first window, don't worry, you can still register for the second session of JEE Main in April
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The candidates should master time management and accuracy to be able to score well in the JEE Main exam. Use a strategic approach while solving the questions to be able to score good marks.
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Yes, the JEE Main is widely considered one of the most difficult engineering entrance exams globally.
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Passing the JEE Main exam requires a strategic approach focusing on strong fundamentals, consistent practice, and thorough revision.
- Make sure to have a strong hold of basics.
- Study diligently for at least 6 hours.
- Practice a lot of previous year papers and mock tests.
- Focus on time management, speed an
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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.
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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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