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.
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.
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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 are available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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:
- 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
Commonly asked questions
There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.
Paper 1 has 75 questions where Physics Chemistry and Mathematics, each section has 25 questions. Out of 25 questions, 20 are MCQs and five are numerical value questions. You must answer all 5 numerical value-type questions. All 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory. Complete all 75 questions in 3 hours.
Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below:
- Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
- Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry.
- Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
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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.
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?
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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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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 days ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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