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)
- 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
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?
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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JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research, Bhopal in the closing round has ranged between 3,75,232 to 10,07,060 from 2021 to 2023.
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Answered 8 hours ago
Yes, students can get EIT Faridabad scholarship with 97.6 percentile in JEE Main. Applicants can get scholarship on the basis of scores in entrance exam. Check the table below to know eligiblity of scholarships offered on the basis of JEE Main scores:
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship (on tuition fee) |
|---|---|
| 95.01 percentile and above | 50% |
| 90.01 - 95 prcentile | 35% |
| 85.01 - 90 percentile | 25% |
| 80.01 - 85 percentile | 20% |
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Answered 8 hours ago
Yes, you can get admission in BTech in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research without JEE (Mains) rank through College Level Counselling based on merit if there are any seats left vacant after DTE Bhopal Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 10 hours ago
Guru Tegh Bahadur 4th Centenary Engineering College BTech admission is based on merit and entrance. Students are selected based on academic scores and JEE Main scores. However, JEE Main scores are not enough for admission. The final seat allotement for BTech is conducted through the centralised coun
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Yes. The syllabus overlaps heavily, and JEE preparation often covers TS EAMCET topics. Just add state-specific mock tests for better speed and familiarity.
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Any candidate who cleared Class 12th with an aggregate of less than 50% must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Engineering (SISTec-E) - Sagar Group of Institutions Bhopal BTech admission. Howver, candidates who cleared Class 12th with a minimum aggregate o
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Answered 2 days ago
You might be able to get a seat at Manipal Institute of Technology with a rank of 50000 if you belong to the General AI category.
According to the Manipal Institute of Technology JEE Main cutoff 2026 for round 1, the cutoff ranged from 32577 to 102650 for the aforementioned category. Students can re
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Answered 2 days ago
Manipal Institute of Technology JEE Main Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations among the All India categories students.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 32577 to 102650, wherein BTech in Mathematics and Computing and B.T
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No, candidates are not required to appear in AUEE if they have secured a valid JEE Mains score. These candidates will be directly proceeded to Alliance Selection Process. Final admission is based on a combined score of last qualifying exam, entrance exam and Alliance Selection Process score.
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Answered 6 days ago
The JEE Mains cutoff of 2026 has not been released yet. However, in 2025 the closing rank for the general category for BTech in AI and ML was 1843344. In 2024 the closing rank for SDEC BTech AI and ML was 737084.
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What is the usual JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech CSE in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research?