JEE Main April/July 2021 exam latest updates: Paper-1 Analysis, Answer Key, Question Paper & Pattern can be seen below.
JEE Main 2021 July 20 (Phase 3) exam has concluded. The entrance examination was held from 8 AM to 12 Noon and 3 PM to 6 PM as a computer-based test. According to the students who attempt JEE Main 2021 exam, the paper was of moderate difficulty. Most of the students found Mathematics as the toughest section while Physics and Chemistry were the easiest. JEE Main 2021 Phase 3 is being conducted on July 20, 22, 25 and 27. Candidates will be able to check the detailed JEE Main 2021 Live Updates and Analysis from the article below.
Candidates seeking admission to BE/BTech, courses at the IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) across the country must qualify the exam. NTA will release the JEE Main April Result 2021 online on the official website. The JEE Main scorecard will comprise the candidate's score, all India rank, percentile etc. For more updates regarding the JEE Main 2021 exam result, stay tuned to Shiksha.com.
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- JEE Main 2021 Analysis for Paper 1 (Phase 3)
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- JEE Main 2021 Analysis of Previous Sessions
- JEE Main 2021 Timing
- JEE Main 2021 Live Updates: FAQs
JEE Main 2021 Analysis for Paper 1 (Phase 3)
Candidates can check the difficulty level of JEE Main 2021 paper 1 from the students who appeared in the exam.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis - Student's Reaction (July 20)
- Most of the students found the question paper to be of moderate level and balanced
- Questions in the Chemistry section were mostly theory-based.
- The Mathematics section was the toughest and lengthy.
- Differential equations, vectors and calculus had more weightage in the Mathematics section. The Chemistry section had equal Organic and Inorganic questions.
- The Physics section had more questions from Thermodynamics, Friction and Laws of Motion.
JEE Main 2021 Phase 3 Live Updates (Day 1): July 20, 2021
06:00 PM – Exam is over now and candidates have started leaving the examination hall
03:00 PM – JEE Main Day 1 Shift-2 exam begins
02:30 PM – Gates closed
02:00 PM – Guards have opened gates for entry of candidates
01:30 PM – Candidates are reaching the exam centre to appear in the Shift 2 exam
12:00 PM – Forenoon session exam was over
09:00 AM – JEE Main Paper 1 exam started
08:30 AM – Guards have closed the gate
08:25 AM – Guards made the announcement to close the gate
08:00 AM – Candidates entry begins
07:58 AM – Security guards have opened the gates
07:45 AM – More students are approaching the exam centre
07:30 AM – Students have started reaching the exam centre
JEE Main 2021 Analysis of Previous Sessions
JEE Main 2021 Analysis - Student’s Reaction (March 18)
- Overall the question paper was of easy to moderate level
- Almost 50% of questions in the question paper were easy
- 12-15 formula-based questions from Physics
- 09 questions in Physics were of moderate level and 06 questions were of moderate to difficult level
- Overall Physics section was of easy to moderate level
- Almost 17 questions were easy and 10 questions were of moderate level in Chemistry
- Overall Chemistry section was easy
- Talking about Maths, 10-12 questions were easy, almost 12 questions were of moderate level
- Overall Mathematics section was of easy to moderate level
JEE Main Analysis 2021 - Student’s Reaction (March 17)
- Overall the level of question paper was Easy to Moderate
- Questions from Mathematics was of Moderate level
- Questions from Physics was Easiest
- Direct questions from Class 11 and 12 NCERT were asked in Physics
- Questions from Chemistry was of Moderate to High level
- 16-18 questions are good attempts in each section
JEE Main Analysis 2021 - Student’s Reaction (March 16)
- The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 2021 paper 1 was easy to moderate
- Chemistry and Physics were easy
- Mathematics was moderate to difficult
- No technical problem was faced by the students
JEE Main 2021 Timing
Check the timing of JEE Main 2021 in the table below:
| Particulars |
Forenoon Session |
Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting time |
8 AM |
2 PM |
| Entry started |
8 AM |
2 PM |
| Gate closing time |
8:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Exam time |
9 AM to 12 PM |
3 PM to 6 PM |
JEE Main 2021 Live Updates: FAQs
Q. What is the JEE Main 2021 exam schedule?
Q. In how many shifts will the JEE Main exam take place in a day?
Q. What is the timing of JEE Main shift-1 exam?
Q. What is the timing of JEE Main shift-2 exam?
Q. What is the reporting time at the JEE Main exam centre?
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The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.
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The JEE Main 2026 session 1 final answer key will be available soon before or with the JEE Mains result 2026.
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The admission cutoff of JEE Main is the opening and closing ranks for each participating institute and is released by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
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The JEE Main 2026 cutoff is primarily determined by the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates appearing, and available seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
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JEE Main cutoff is minimum percentile score required to qualify for JEE Advanced. Cutoff is important as candidates clearing the cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare and release the category JEE Main cutoff with the results of session 2.
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The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.
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No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.
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After JEE Main result, candidates who want to improve their scores can appear for the second attempt. Rest candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process.
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Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 exam cities in the JEE Main application form from the choices available based on their present address.
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