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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