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JEE Mains 2024 all shift question papers PDFs for Sessions 1 & 2 are available on this page. NTA conducted the Session 2 JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 exam on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024. Candidates can download the JEE Main Question Paper PDFs for shifts 1 and 2 for both sessions.

The JEE Main 2024 question papers session 1 and 2 are available here. NTA conducted the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024 while session 1 exam was held on January 27, 29, 30, 31 and February 1. Check below for the JEE Mains 2024 question papers for shifts 1 and 2 with analysis and solutions released by different coaching institutes here. Candidates can check and download the JEE Main 2024 question paper PDFs @Shiksha.com. Stay tuned for JEE Main 2024 Session 2!

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers PDF with Solution: NTA has released the JEE Main Question Papers 2024 PDF for January and April session exam. The link for the JEE Main Question Paper 2024 PDF free download is given on this page. Candidates can also download the JEE Main question paper previous years PDFs from the NTA website nta.ac.in. The JEE Main 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF by Coaching Institutes is also provided below.

Candidates can use JEE Main Previous year question papers as mock test to prepare for the exam. Candidates can also check JEE Main PYQ chapterwise here. The link for JEE Mains PYQ chapterwise PDF download is given below on this page. Question papers of JEE Main are best study material to prepare for the exam.

NTA conducted the JEE Main 2024 April Session exam on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024. The JEE Main 2024 Exam Session 1 exam was held on January 27, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2024. JEE Main 2024 question paper PDFs are available on this page for all shifts and dates. Candidates can download the JEE Mains Question Paper PDFs to practice for the exam. 

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Table of contents
  • JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 2)
  • JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 1)
  • What Are The benefits Of Solving JEE Main 2024 Question Papers?
  • JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
  • JEE Main 2024 Question Papers by Coaching Institutes
  • JEE Main 2024 Question Papers FAQs

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 2)

Exam Date/Shift (Session 2)

Shift 1

Shift 2

JEE Main 2024 April 4 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 5 Paper

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 6 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 8 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 9 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

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JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 1)

Exam Date/Shift (Session 1)

Shift 1

Shift 2

JEE Main 2024 January 27 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 January 29 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 January 30 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2024 January 31 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2024 February 1 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

What Are The benefits Of Solving JEE Main 2024 Question Papers?

Candidates can check below the benefits of solving the JEE Main 2024 question papers:

  • With the help of JEE Main 2024 question papers, candidates will be aware of the type of questions asked, the difficulty level of the exam, and any changes in the nature of the questions asked.
  • Candidates will be able to understand the weightage  and important topics.
    They will be well prepared for the upcoming April 2024 session.
  • Candidates will also be able to figure out their preparation level and further prepare accordingly.
  • Candidates will also learn about the critical level of the questions asked in the exam.
  • Question papers also help to figure out the weaker areas and the concepts that need more practice.
  • Candidates can also increase their speed and accuracy and improve their time management.
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:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
A:

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.
Q:   How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
A:

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.

JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2024 final answer key on the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in for both session 1 and 2. Check below for the steps to download the JEE Main Answer Key.

  • Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • Click on the JEE Main 2024 answer key link.
  • Now, candidates can log in by either entering the date of birth along with the application number or the application number with the password.
  • After logging in, the candidates can view and download the JEE Main 2024 answer key.
Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
A:

NO, it is compulsory to attempt all questions in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main exam has negative marking and candidates must answer only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.

Q:   What topics are mostly asked in JEE Main exam
A:

Questions in JEE Mains exam is a blend of all the topics covered in the syllabus. However, there are some topics that are very much important and should be paid extra attentions while preparing for the exam. The list of important JEE Main topics are

Mathematics

  • 3D Geometry
  • Vector
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Definite Integrals
  • Limit, Cnntinuity and Differentiability

Physics

  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Ray & Wave Optics
  • Kinematics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetism

Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Thermodynamics
  • p-block elements
  • Chemical Bonding
Q:   Where can I download JEE Main 2025 April 2 Shift 1 and 2 question paper pdf with solutions?
A:

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.

Candidates also got the chance to challenge the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key. A panel of subject experts reviewed the challenges made by the candidates. After seeing the challenges and reviewed by the experts, the answer key was updated accordingly. The JEE Main 2024 result was prepared based on the updated final answer key. The answer key finalised by the experts is considered final.

Download JEE Main 2024 Final Answer Key

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers by Coaching Institutes

Candidates can check below the JEE Main 2024 questions papers of various coaching institutes.

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JEE Main 2024 Question Papers FAQs

Q. When was the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 result announced?

A. The JEE Main 2024 Result for session 1 was announced on February 12, 2024 on the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates required login credentials including the application number and date of birth to check their JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 result. The score card consists of the details about the percentile score in all the three subjects and the agreegate percentile.

Q. What was the overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 (Session 1)?

A. As per the feedback received from the students, the overall JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 was moderately difficult. Some of the students felt it was easy to moderate. Physics and Chemistry were manageable, and the questions in Chemistry were mostly NCERT based. Therefore, Physics and Chemistry were easy in difficulty. On the other hand, Mathematics was the lengthiest and difficult. Some of the questions were formula based but lengthy in nature.

Q. When will the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 be conducted?

A. The NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 from April 4 to 15, 2024, at various centres across the country. Currently, registrations for Session 2 are going on. The last date to apply for JEE Main 2024 Session 2 is March 2, 2024. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. 

Q. In which cities was the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam conducted?

A. The JEE Main 2024 exam for Session 1 was conducted in around 300 cities in India and abroad. The complete list of JEE Main test cities can be checked on the JEE Main 2024 information brochure which is available on the official website as well as from the Shiksha page. NTA conducted the JEE Main exam in 21 cities outside India namely Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos/Abuja, Colombo, Jakarta, Moscow, Ottawa, Port Louis, Bangkok, and Washington D.C. Also, the examination was conducted in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and Oslo cities for the first
time. 

Q. What are the best books in Physics for JEE Main 2024 preparation?

A. Candidates can check below the list of important books for JEE Main that will help in the preparation.

Physics

Concepts of physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by H.C Verma

Understanding Physics by D C Pandey (Arihant Publications): Set of books for

  • Electricity & Magnetism

  • Mechanics (Vol. 1 & 2)

  • Optics & Modern Physics

  • Waves & Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & walker

Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov

Understanding physics by Freedman and Young

Problems in physics by SS Krotov

Problems and solution of physics by Shashi bhushan tiwari

Q. In JEE Mains 2024 Session 1, from which topics questions were asked in Math?

A. Overall the Mathematics section was moderate to difficult. Some of the students' felt difficult, lengthy and tricky. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

  • Vectors and 3D
  • Integers
  • Calculus & Algebra
  • Differential Equations & Conic Sections
  • Probability
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Complex numbers
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Statistics
  • Matrices & determinants
  • Coordinate Geometry, etc.

Q. From which topics questions were asked in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Physics Paper?

A. Overall the Physics section in JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was easy to moderate. Some students' felt that few questions were tricky. Both MCQs and Numerical-based questions were lengthy also. The Physics section had more questions from Class XII. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work Power & Energy
  • Gravitation
  • Circular Motion
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Magnetism
  • Wave & Ray Optics
  • Current Electricity
  • Modern Physics
  • Semi-Conductors
  • Rotational Motion
  • SHM
  • Sound
  • Capacitance, etc.

Q. In JEE Main 2024 Session 1, questions were asked in Chemistry, from which topics?

A. As per the students' review, the overall Chemistry section in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was easy. Some direct NCERT fact-based questions were asked.  Overall coverage of the chapters was uniform. Among the 11th and 12th standards, more questions are asked from the 12th class syllabus. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

Electrochemistry

  • Thermodynamics
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonding
  • General Organic Chemistry
  • Alcohol
  • Ether & Phenol
  • Amines
  • Aryl & Alkyl halides
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Mole Concepts
  • Chemical Kinetics & Ionic Equilibrium, etc.

Q. Is studying NCERT sufficient to clear JEE Main 2024?

A. No doubt, NCERT books are one of the best and help in clearing the JEE Main exam. The best part of studying the NCERT books is that they are easy to understand, have ample examples and topics to understand, and also have numerical questions to evaluate performance. Candidates who study NCERT books have a better chance of clearing the JEE Mains and getting a good score. Also, candidates targeting the 99–100 percentile are recommended to refer to some of the additional books beside NCERT as well.

Q. Which is the hardest shift of JEE Mains 2024 (Session 1)?

A. As we know, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is being held in two sessions in January and April. The JEE Main 2024 January session was conducted successfully by the authorities from January 24 to February 1, 2024. JEE Mains Papers 2A and 2B for BArch and BPlanning was conducted on January 24, 2024. The BE, BTech Paper 1 was conducted from January 27 to February 1, 2024. As compared to all the shifts (BE, BTech), the JEE Main 2024 January 31 exam was rated the "toughest" according to the reviews of the candidates. 

Q. When NTA released the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 City Intimation Slip?

A. The NTA released the JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip for Session 2 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download from the official website, or a direct link will also be provided on our Shiksha page. 

Q. How to download the JEE Main 2024 Admit Card for Session 2?

A. Check below the steps to download the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 hall ticket: 

  • Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in
  • On the homepage, click on the link to download the admit card
  • Login by entering your application number, date of birth, paper selectd and security code
  • JEE Main session 2 admit card will appear on the screen 
  • Download it and take its printout to carry on the exam day and all future references
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