Check here JEE Main 2021 paper 1 March 16 analysis by Aakash to know the difficulty level of exam and topics covered with weightage.
The JEE Main 2021 March session exam is being conducted from 16 to 18 March. The first day of JEE Main 2021 exam is done. Candidates are provided here the JEE Main 2021 analysis for shift 1 and 2 by Aakash institute. Candidates can check here the detailed JEE Main analysis 2021 to know the difficulty level of exam, topics covered, expected cutoff and memory based questions. The analysis of JEE Main 2021 has been prepared based on students feedback who have appeared for the exam. Students will soon be provided here the memory based JEE Main question papers 2021 and JEE Main answer key 2021. JEE Main analysis 2021 has been prepared by expert faculties of Aakash institutes. Students can calculate their expected score on the basis of JEE Main 2021 analysis, question papers and answer key.
- JEE Main 2021 March 16 Paper Analysis - Shift 2
- JEE Main 2021 Analysis – Must read topics for upcoming exams
- JEE Main 2021 March 16 Paper Analysis - Shift 1
- JEE Main 2021 Analysis – Must read topics for upcoming exams
JEE Main 2021 March 16 Paper Analysis - Shift 2
Evening Shift Paper was a little difficult in comparison to the morning shift. Most of the questions were either directly taken from NCERT or were closely based on NCERT concepts.
Subject wise summary of JEE Main paper March 16 Shift 2
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Physics:- In a paper of 30 questions, there were two sections, Section 1 contained 20 single option correct MCQ, whereas Section 2 contained 10 numerical based questions, out of which only 5 were to be answered. Questions were asked from Mechanics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Current Electricity, Heat and Thermodynamics and optics. Some of the questions involved lengthy calculations, but overall, it was an easy to moderate level paper. Overall Paper was a lengthy 7-8 question from Modern physics and 5 questions from Radioactivity.
Chemistry:- Section 1 comprised 20 multiple choice questions, whereas section 2 contained 10 numerical based questions with an internal choice of any 5 questions to be attempted. Some students reported that a couple of questions involved lengthy calculations, but these questions could be avoided by exercising the internal choice.
The paper was easy to moderate; almost all the topics were covered. The chapters of classes XI and XII were given almost equal weightage and, by and large, based on NCERT content. Organic Chemistry was sufficiently asked, followed by Physical and Inorganic branches.
Mathematics:- As in the other subjects, this part also contained two sections, Sections 1 contained 20 MCQ with single option correct type. It contained questions on Algebra, Calculus, coordinate Geometry, Vector and Three Dimensional Geometry. Section 2 was comprised of 10 numerical based questions with only 5 of them to be answered. As usual, a few questions involved lengthy calculations. Some students reported that a few questions were somewhat tricky.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis – Must read topics for upcoming exams
We feel that covering the NCERT syllabus and its examples will keep students in good position, particularly in Physics and Chemistry. Chapters like System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Current Electricity, Electrical Potential and Capacitance, Ray Optics are significant in Physics.
Similarly, in Chemistry, Chapter like Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Bio-molecules, Polymers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Equilibrium and Coordination compounds carry weightage.
In Mathematics, Chapters like the application of Derivatives, Definite Integrals, Matrices and Determinants, Sequences and Series, Probability and Complex Numbers are must-read chapters besides developing understanding and building exam temperament.
JEE Main 2021 March 16 Paper Analysis - Shift 1
The paper was similar to JEE Main Feb 2021 Attempts. It was of easy to moderate level with some good questions interspersed from various topics. Most of the questions were either directly taken from NCERT or were closely based on NCERT concepts.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis Chemistry
Easy and NCERT Based:-Section 1 comprised 20 multiple choice questions, whereas section 2 contained 10 numerical based questions with an internal choice of any 5 questions to be attempted. Some students reported that a couple of questions involved lengthy calculations, but these questions could be avoided by exercising internal choice.
The paper was easy to moderate; almost all the topics were covered. The chapters of classes 11 and 12 were given almost equal weightage and, by and large, based on NCERT content. Organic Chemistry was sufficiently asked, followed by Physical and Inorganic branches.
This time AR Type of questions were around 5-6 in chemistry that is a little different from usual.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis Physics
Easy to Moderate:- In a paper of 30 questions, there were two sections, Section 1 contained 20 single option correct type MCQs, whereas Section 2 contained 10 numerical based questions, out of which only 5 were to be answered. Questions were asked from Mechanics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Current Electricity, Heat and Thermodynamics and optics. Some of the questions involved lengthy calculations, but overall, it was an easy to moderate level paper.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis Maths
Moderate to Difficult:- As in the other subjects, this part also contained two sections, Sections 1 contained 20 MCQ with single option correct type. It contained questions on Algebra, Calculus, coordinate Geometry, Vector and Three Dimensional Geometry. Section 2 was comprised of 10 numerical based questions with only 5 of them to be answered. As usual, a few questions involved lengthy calculations. Some students reported that a few questions were somewhat tricky.
JEE Main 2021 Analysis – Must read topics for upcoming exams
The questions from NCERT syllabus particularly in physics and chemistry chapters like system of particles and rotational motion, current electricity, electrical potential and capacitance, ray optics are significant in physics.
In chemistry, chapters like chemical bonding and molecular structure, bio-molecules, polymers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, equilibrium and coordination compounds carry weightage.
In Mathematics, chapters like the application of derivatives, definite integrals, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, probability and complex numbers are must-read chapters besides developing understanding and building exam temperament.
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Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev
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Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can
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No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.
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Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o
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No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.
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No, JEE Main has not been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam for BTech at GLA University.
Candidates who want to apply for BTech at this institute must appear in their own entrance exam called GLAET.
Admissions are based solely on scores obtained in this exam along with performance in PI rounds.
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Yes, along with the CUET UG score, DIT Dehradun also select students based on JEE Main and on the merit of Class 12. On-campus admission counselling is conducted by the university, for which 25% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand candidates who have scored 95% or above in Class 12. Direct admissi
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A JEE Main rank of 2000 would get you admission to this institute if you belong to the General AI category. In the first round, the highest Round 1 rank acceptable is 34000 for this category. Hence, students in this category would need a rank of at least 34000 to be considered qualified for admissio
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MIT-WPU JEE Main cutoff 2026 is released for admission to the BTech course based on the student's peformance in the JEE Main entrance exam. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 34000 for various BTech course branches. Students can check the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for o
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