JEE Main 2021 Question Paper PDF with Solutions: Download Session-wise Papers
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2021 question paper PDF with solutions and answer key for February, March, July, and August sessions are available here. Download the shift-wise question paper of JEE Main 2021 for February, March, July, and August sessions to practice for the exam.
The NTA has released JEE Main 2021 question papers for all four sessions. Candidates can check here shift-wise JEE Mains 2021 question paper for the February, March, July, and August sessions. Question papers are available as PDFs which can also be downloaded for practising the exam. Direct links for the JEE Mains 2021 question paper pdf download are given in the table below.
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JEE Main previous year question paper PDF with the solution by coaching institutes are also provided here. Some coaching institutes like Reliable Kota and Resonance have published the JEE Mains question papers PDF with solutions based on memory-based questions from students who appeared in the exam. Students can use these JEE Mains 2021 paper pdf with solutions to practice for the exam.
As per the current JEE Main pattern, the Paper 1 exam have a total of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 are multiple choice questions and 5 are questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also, all 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours. The total marks of JEE Main exam is 300.
| JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers | JEE Main 2025 Syllabus |
| JEE Main 2025 Dates | JEE Main 2025 Registration |
It is highly advised that students practice the JEE Main 2021 question paper to prepare for the exam as it will help students know the difficulty level and topics that had been covered in previous years. Official question papers for JEE Main 2025 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in after the completion of the exam. JEE Main admit card 2024 has been released on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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The official IIT JEE Main 2021 question paper was released by NTA on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2021 question paper for March and February sessions from the direct link given below.
- JEE Main 2021 Question Papers by Coaching Institutes
- Importance of JEE Main Question Papers
- JEE Main Question Paper: Steps to calculate marks
- JEE Main 2021 Question Papers FAQs
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers by Coaching Institutes
Candidates can check below JEE Mains 2021 question papers with solutions by coaching institutes.
JEE Main 2021 Answer Key Session 4 by Resonance
| Exam Date | JEE Main Answer key 2021 Shift 1 | JEE Main 2021 Answer key Shift 2 |
| JEE Main 2021 August 26 Answer Key by Resonance | ||
| JEE Main answer key August 27 by Resonance | Maths Physics Chemistry |
Maths Physics Chemistry |
| Resonance JEE Main answer key 2021 August 31 | Maths Physics Chemistry |
Maths Physics Chemistry |
| JEE Main 2021 answer key September 1 | Maths Physics Chemistry |
Maths Physics Chemistry |
JEE Main 2021 Answer Key with Solutions Session 3
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Date | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| July 20, 2021 | ||
| July 22, 2021 | - - - |
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| July 25, 2021 | ||
| July 27, 2021 |
JEE Main 2021 March Answer Key by Resonance
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Forenoon Session Answer Key |
Afternoon Session Answer Key |
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| 16- Mar-2021 |
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| 17- Mar-2021 |
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| 18- Mar-2021 |
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JEE Main 2021 February Answer Key by Resonance
| Particulars |
Forenoon Session Answer Key |
Afternoon Session Answer Key |
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| February 24, 2021 |
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| February 25, 2021 |
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| February 26. 2021 |
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JEE Main 2021 Question Papers PDF: Steps to download
Candidates will be able to download the question paper by following the step-by-step procedure given below:
- Visit the official website or click on the link, which will be updated on this page later
- The question paper will open in a new tab in PDF format
- Click on the download icon to save the file
- Wait until the file downloads successfully
- After that, open the file and check the questions
Importance of JEE Main Question Papers
The question paper can be used for several benefits. The question paper will be beneficial for the candidates who will appear in the next sessions of JEE Main in the following ways:
JEE Main 2025 April 2 question paper shift 1 & 2 will be available on Shiksha page after the exam is over. Various coching institutes will release the JEE Mains April Session 2025 question paper with solutions based on students feedback who are appearing in the exam. Candidates can download JEE Mains 2nd April question paper shift 1 & 2 from this page to know the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam.
Numerical value or integer type questions have numerical value answers. In JEE Main exam, there will be 5 numerical value type questions from every subject. Unlike MCQs, these questions do not have answer options.
NTA conducts the JEE Main exam in 13 languages which includes English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. During the exam, questions are displayed in English and the language selected by the candidate at the time of filling the form.
- Practicing question papers helps in time management
- Elevate confidence level
- Gives an understanding of difficulty level, types of questions, marking scheme, etc.
- Provides an idea of key topics, which need a more focused study
- Gives an understanding of the topics, which need more work
JEE Main Question Paper: Steps to calculate marks
Candidates can calculate their marks after observing memory-based questions and their answers. Read the steps to calculate the marks below.
- Check JEE Main question and their answer added above
- Count total correct as well as incorrect response
- Follow the official marking scheme
- Perform the mathematical operation accordingly to get your score.
Q. How to download JEE Main (Feb, March) Question Paper 2021?
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers FAQs
Q. Is there any changes in JEE Main 2021 question paper of Feb, March, April, May?
Q. How many questions are asked in each section in JEE Main question paper?
Q. What is the main difference in JEE Main question paper of BE/BTech, BArch, and B.Planning?
Q. In how many languages will the JEE Main 2021 question paper be designed?
Q. When will NTA release JEE Main 2021 official question?
A. NTA releases the official JEE Main 2021 question papers 3-4 days after the conclusion of the exam on the official site. Students can check the website to download the JEE Main question papers.
Q. What is JEE Main memory-based question paper?
Q. Where can I check JEE Main memory-based question papers?
Q. What kind of questions are asked in JEE Main 2021?
Q. Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions from each section in the JEE Main?
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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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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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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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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.
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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
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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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No, the paper pattern of IMU CET is not similr to the JEE Main exam.
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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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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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Questions in the JEE Main exam are of two types
Multiple choice questions - Each question will have 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Candidates have to select the correct answer out of the 4 available options.
Numerical Ability Question - In these type of questions, no options are provided. Candidates have to solve the question and write its answer using keyword and mouse. Answer to these questions will be a numerical value.