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JEE Main 2021 question paper is available here for February, March, July, and August sessions as PDF. Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers to check scheme of exam, important topics & chapters and other details here. Download JEE Main question paper 2021 to practice for the exam.

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.

Official JEE Mains 2021 Question Paper PDF by NTA

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 Question Paper 2021 PDF Download August Session

Exam Date Official Question Paper Solution
August 26, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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August 27, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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August 31, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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September 1, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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September 2, 2021 (Paper 2 BArch/BPlan)

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JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF Download July Session

Exam Date Official Question Paper Solution
July 20, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) 

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July 22, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech) 

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July 25, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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July 27, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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Also Check: JEE Main 2022 Question Papers with Solutions All Sessions

JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF Download March Session

Exam Date Official Question Paper Solution
March 16, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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March 17, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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March 18, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF Download February Session

Exam Date Official Question Paper Solutions
February 23, 2021 (Paper 2 BArch/BPlan) Shift 1 Paper  
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February 24, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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February 25, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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February 26, 2021 (Paper 1 BE/BTech)

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Table of contents
  • 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

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

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

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

July 22, 2021

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Physics

Chemistry

Maths

July 25, 2021

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

July 27, 2021

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2021 March Answer Key by Resonance

Particulars

Forenoon Session Answer Key

Afternoon Session Answer Key

16- Mar-2021

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

17- Mar-2021

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

18- Mar-2021

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

JEE Main 2021 February Answer Key by Resonance

Particulars

Forenoon Session Answer Key

Afternoon Session Answer Key

February 24, 2021

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

Physics - Download here

Chemistry - Download here

Mathematics - Download here

February 25, 2021

Physics - Download Here

Chemistry - Download Here

Mathematics - Download Here

Physics - Download Here

Chemistry - Download Here

Mathematics - Download Here

February 26. 2021

Physics - Download Here

Chemistry - Download Here

Mathematics - Available Soon

Physics - Download Here

Chemistry - Download Here

Mathematics - Download Here

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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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I check JEE Main 2026 question papers?
A: 

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 question papers with response sheets on the official website.

Q:   Can I raise objection against JEE Main response sheet?
A: 

No. JEE Main response sheet can't be challenged. As per NTA, there is no facility to raise objections against JEE Mains response sheet. The response sheet is the document which have details of answers attempted by the candidate during the exam.

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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?

A. Yes, candidates will observe the change in the layout of the question paper as the exam pattern has been changed.

Q. How many questions are asked in each section in JEE Main question paper?

A. JEE Main question paper (BE/BTech) incorporates 30 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections.

Q. What is the main difference in JEE Main question paper of BE/BTech, BArch, and B.Planning?

A. BE/BTech question paper encompasses questions of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; whereas BArch paper incorporates Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing questions; and B.Planning question paper comprises Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning based questions.

Q. In how many languages will the JEE Main 2021 question paper be designed?

A. JEE Main 2021 question paper will be designed in 13 languages - Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati.

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?

A. As the JEE Main is conducted online and no hard copy is given to students after the conclusion of the exam, students who appeared for JEE Main reveal questions on different platforms as per their memory. Such questions are called memory-based questions.

Q. Where can I check JEE Main memory-based question papers?

A. Students can check JEE Main memory-based question papers on the page above as well as on the websites of different coaching institutes.

Q. What kind of questions are asked in JEE Main 2021?

A. JEE Main 2021 question paper comprises two types of questions: Multiple Choice and Numerical Answer type questions.  Questions are asked from various topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Q. Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions from each section in the JEE Main?

A. No, students don't need to attempt all the questions. However, it is better to attempt more questions as students will be able to score higher marks that will lead to a better rank.
A. Candidates can download the JEE Main 2021 question papers online from the official website or using the direct link provided on this page.
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