JEE Main 27 August 2021 Live Updates (Shift 1 and 2): Question Paper Analysis, Students reaction (Available)

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Check NTA JEE Main 27 August 2021 live updates and know question paper analysis, students reactions and answer key with solution

Check JEE Main 27 August 2021 live updates to know students reaction, question paper analysis and answer key with solution.

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JEE Main 27 August 2021 Live Updates: The NTA has successfully conducted the day 2 of JEE Main 2021 session 4 exam. Memory based JEE Mains 27 August shift 2 paper as well as JEE Mains 27 August shift 2 paper is available below. The second shift exam was delayed in a few centres due to server problem. The first shift was held from 09:00 am to 12 noon while the second shift was conducted from 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm (03:45 to 06:45 at some centres). 

JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 2 paper analysis can be checked below. Candidates can also check JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 1 paper students reactions and question paper analysis. It will help students who would be appearing in JEE Main 2021 in upcoming days in understanding the subject-wise weightage of topics and difficulty level of the exam. JEE Main 27 August shift 1 paper with answer key and solution is also available below. 

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Candidates can check here live updates of JEE Main 2021 August 27 paper 1 directly from the exam centre. JEE Main 27 August 2021 live updates will cover students reactions about the paper post completion of exam.

Table of contents
  • JEE Main 27 August 2021 Question Paper
  • JEE Main Today Paper Analysis - 27 August 2021 Shift 2
  • JEE Main Today Paper Analysis - 27 August 2021 Shift 1
  • JEE Main 27 August 2021 Students Reactions Shift 1
  • JEE Main 27 August 2021 Exam Timings
  • JEE Main 2021 Exam Day Instructions
  • JEE Main 2021- Items to carry at exam centre
  • JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Tech
  • JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Live Updates Shift 1
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JEE Main 27 August 2021 Question Paper

Exam Date JEE Mains 27 August Shift 1 Paper JEE Mains 27 August Shift 2 Paper
JEE Main 27 August Question Paper Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Physics
Chemistry

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JEE Main Today Paper Analysis - 27 August 2021 Shift 2

As per initial reaction from students who appeared in JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 2 paper, the overall difficulty level of paper was moderate with Mathematics easier in comparison to other shifts of session 4 exam. Chemistry was as usual reported easiest among all three subjects while Physics was moderate. It was reported that the exam started late in a few centres due to problem in server. The detailed subject-wise todays JEE Main Paper shift 2 August 27 analysis can be checked below.

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  • Chemistry: Chemistry part was easiest of all three sections. Most questions ere from Organic Chemistry. Questions were asked from topics such as chemistry in everyday life, polymers, etc. Questions came mostly from organic chemistry.
  • Physics: This subject was moderate in difficulty level. Magnetism and Mechanics questions were  asked. Questions asked from topics like modern physics, electrostatic, energy, wavelength, semiconductor etc.
  • Mathematics: Most students found Mathematics tough. This section was time-consuming and lengthy. There were many questions from Algebra. Some of the topics were Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics, 3D, parabola, hyperbola, coordinates, etc.

Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Shift 2 Questions- Maths

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Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Shift 2 Questions- Physics

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Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Shift 2 Questions- Chemistry

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JEE Main Today Paper Analysis - 27 August 2021 Shift 1

As per initial reaction from students who appeared in the shift 1 exam, the overall difficulty level of paper was moderate. Physics was easy in comparison to yesterday paper and was moderate to easy. Chemistry section was easy while Mathematics was moderate with lengthy calculations. Questions in Mathematics were asked from Vector, 3D and Coordinates. In Physics, there were questions from Electrostatistics and Thermodynamics while Organic and Inorganic, Majorily NCERT based was asked in Chemistry. Candidates can check below subject-wise weightage of topics and detailed paper analysis of JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 1 paper. Question paper with answer key and solutions for 27 August 2021 by coaching institutes on memory based questions will be provided here soon. A detailed subject wise analysis is given below-

Chemistry- The paper was by and large based on NCERT books. Six of the numerical based questions were from Physical Chemistry and two from inorganic Chemistry. Overall, the questions from Physical, Organic and Inorganic branches were evenly distributed. A thorough study of the NCERT books, solving NCERT examples and mock tests based on NCERT is the guarantee of success in these types of tests.

Physics- According to a sizeable number of students, Physics part was moderately difficult of the lot. 5 to 6 questions from Electromagnetics about 8 questions from mechanics, 2 from units and dimensions ,4 questions from optics were there in the paper. Other chapters were also included in due proportions. There were a good number of numerical which were largely formula based. Solving a good number of mock tests would prove to be a better strategy.

Mathematics- Mathematics paper was easy but slightly time taking due to lengthy calculations involved. A few good questions were interspersed sporadically. 7 Questions were asked from Calculus, 5 questions from Coordinate Geometry, 4 from Vectors & 3D and not less than 5 questions from Algebra were there. Almost all the topics were covered. Again, practice through mock tests holds the key.

Overall, it was a balanced paper which can be solved in the stipulated time. The difficulty level wise order is Mathematics > Physics> Chemistry.

JEE Main 27 August 2021 Students Reactions Shift 1

Ajay: Chemistry section was difficult and numerical questions were lengthy, Maths part was lengthiest.

Anjum: Questions from Electromagnetism in Physics were a bit confusing. In Mathematics, coordinate geometry portion was difficult. Overall the paper was moderate.

A few other students who have appeared have called the paper moderate to difficult. Many students found the Chemistry portion toughest for today’s morning slot.

Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Shift 1 Questions-Maths

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Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Shift 1 Questions- Chemistry

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Memory Based JEE Main 27 August 2021 Question Paper Shift 1- Physics

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JEE Main 27 August 2021 Exam Timings

The NTA will conduct the JEE Main today’s exam in two shifts. Shift-1 will be conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and shift-2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. The complete JEE Mains exam timings are provided in the below table

Particular

First Shift

Second Shift

JEE Main 2021 exam time

9 am to 12 pm

3 pm to 6 pm

Entry in the examination centre

7:30 am to 8:30 am

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

JEE Main 2021 instructions given by invigilator

8:30 am to 8:50 am

2:30 am to 2:50 pm

Candidate login to read instructions

8:50 am

2:50 pm

Commencement of JEE Main 2021 exam

9:00 am

3:00 pm

JEE Main 2021 Exam Day Instructions

The NTA is conducting JEE Main 2021 session 4 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict measures have been implemented by NTA at all the exam centres as per the guidelines. Students are advised to to follow the below mentioned instructions at the JEE Main exam centre

  • Candidates need to bring their own geometry box, pencil, eraser and other required items for drawing part of JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A.

  • Candidates should report to the exam centre only as per the reporting time mentioned in their JEE Main Admit card 2021

  • Candidates should avoid social gathering at the exam centre and maintain a distance of 6-feet with each other all the time

  • Face maks, hand gloves and sanitizers are to be carried by the candidates

  • Candidates should not carry any prohibited item inside the exam hall

  • Candidates nee to carry their JEE Main admit card, one photo and a ID proof at the exam centre.

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JEE Main 2021- Items to carry at exam centre

Students need to carry the necessary documents and items along with them to the JEE Main exam centre 2021. Check below the list of items to be carried at the JEE Main 2021 exam centre.

  • JEE Main 2021 admit card with filled and signed self-declaration form

  • Passport size colour photograph

  • A valid photo id proof - Any one among Driving license, PAN card, Passport, Aadhaar card with the photograph, Voter id, EAadhaar with photograph and Bank Passbook with a photograph.

  • A transparent ballpoint pen, water bottle and a hand sanitizer(50 ml).

  • For the diabetic candidates, sugar tablets and fruits are permitted to take inside the exam hall.

  • Candidates who are claiming PwD reservations must carry a PwD certificate.

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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Tech

Particulars

B.Tech/B.E.

Exam mode

Online (Computer based)

Number of sections and subjects

3 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

Duration of exam

3 hours (180 minutes)

60 minutes per section

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Numerical Value Questions: Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value

Section A (MCQ)

Mathematics: 20 
Physics: 20
Chemistry: 20

Section B (Numerical Value)

 In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be NO negative marking for Section B.

Mathematics: 10  
Physics: 10
Chemistry: 10

Note: As per the official notification, "It is clarified to all the candidates that, if the answer for the numerical value questions is, say 5 then all the values like 5, 5.0, 5.00, 5.000, 5.0000, 05, 05.0, 05.00, 05.000, 05.0000 are correct answers".

Number of questions

90

JEE Main Total Marks

300 marks

Language of paper

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati

JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 August 26 Live Updates Shift 1

Candidates can check here the live updates on JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 1 paper. It will help students who would be appearing in the upcoming session to know difficulty level, syllabus weightage and JEE Main shift 1 analysis.

August 27, 09:00 AM- The shift 1 of JEE Main August 27 paper is over. 

August 27, 09:00 AM- JEE Main 27 August 2021 shift 1 paper has begun

August 27, 08:45 AMGates have been closed and guards are not allowing any late comer now to enter the exam centre.

August 27, 08:30 AM- Gates of exam centre have been partially closed. Late comer students are being allowed to enter the exam centre. 

August 27, 08:20 AM- Security gurads outside the exam hall are announcing students not to gather in groups and come in line for entry

August 27, 08:15 AM- Students are entering inside the exam hall. Frisking is being done touch free with the help of hand held metal detectors

August 27 08:05 AM- Students have started entering the exam hall. Temperature of candidates is being checked through thermo guns. Students are being provided fresh mask while entering the exam hall. 

August 27, 08:00 AM- Gates for exam centre have been opened. 

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