JEE Main April/July 2021 Live Updates: Exam Analysis, Answer Key, Question paper

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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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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2021 Analysis for Paper 1 (Phase 3)
  • JEE Main 2021 Phase 3 Live Updates (Day 1): July 20, 2021
  • 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

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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

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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?

A. JEE Main 2021 is being conducted four times i.e. from February 23 to February 26; March 16 to March 18; July 20, 22, 25 and 27 and August 26, 27, 31 and September 1 and 2.

Q. In how many shifts will the JEE Main exam take place in a day?

A. The exam will be conducted in two shifts in a day.

Q. What is the timing of JEE Main shift-1 exam?

A. The shift-1 exam will be organized from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Q. What is the timing of JEE Main shift-2 exam?

A. The shift-1 exam will be organized from 3 PM to 5 PM.

Q. What is the reporting time at the JEE Main exam centre?

A. The reporting time for shift-1 exam is 8 AM whereas reporting time for shift-2 exam is 2 PM.

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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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Abhishek Chaudhary

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Answered Yesterday

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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Vipra Mehra

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Answered Yesterday

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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Chanchal Pandey

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Answered Yesterday

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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Yatendra Singh

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Answered Yesterday

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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Manori Karan

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Answered Yesterday

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare and release the category JEE Main cutoff with the results of session 2.

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Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

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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Akansha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

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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Manori Patra

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Answered Yesterday

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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Abhay Aggarwal

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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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