JEE Main April/July 2021 Live Updates: Exam Analysis, Answer Key, Question paper
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, students have numerous options to guarantee their spot at LPU as it accepts both JEE Main and CUET scores for admission to its B.Tech degrees. In order to award scholarships based on achievement, the university also administers its own entrance exam, LPUNEST. This flexible admissions procedure
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, it is quite achievable to get the ECE specialisation at IIITDM Kancheepuram with a rank of 7000 in JEE Main 2025 for the General AI category. Generally the closing ranks should range between 23099 to 29987. However the cutoff may vary depending on category. One can view the First and Last round
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Can you please confirm what you mean by “2027 mock test” — do you mean:
- BPSC 2027 Mock Test Series (for your upcoming exam prep)?
- Or a general mock test for 2027 government exams (like UPSC, SSC, Banking, etc.)?
- Or are you referring to a specific subject/year 2027 question paper mock (e.g., “BPSC 20
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
With a 300 SC category rank in CAT, your chances for NIT Trichy MBA are relatively high. Based on 2025 data, NIT Trichy generally shortlists SC candidates with CAT percentiles around 60-65. To achieve a 300 rank under SC category, you would need about a 65-70 percentile, or a score of roughly 60-65
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Marksheet and Adhaar details must be matched. So you have to approach to 10th passing school with relevant documents. The school will submit the application to CBSE regional office for correction.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered 4 weeks ago
Honestly, going for CSE at Chandigarh University with your score sounds like a solid choice. I'm saying this because CU has become a hub for tech placements and internships, and the environment is pretty competitive in a good way. Your 88 percentile in JEE Main could also land you a scholarship, whi
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, the paper pattern of IMU CET is not similr to the JEE Main exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes. Students with valid JEE Main scores can apply for admissions through the WBJEE counselling. However, these students will be eligible for allotment only in the 10% approved seats offered by the self-financing colleges and institutes participating in the state-level counselling.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes the SRMJEEE paper pattern is similar to JEE Main however, the difficulty level is not equivalent to JEE main and the question paper is adjusted to moderate level difficulty level which will be easy for most students.
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Contributor-Level 7
Does LPU accepts JEE Main or CUET for BTech admission?