Check JEE Main July 22 2021 live updates to know students reaction, paper analysis, memory based question paper and answer key here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted JEE Main 2021 second day exam today, July 22. There was no JEE Main 2021 exam in shift 1 on July 22 and paper was conducted only in shift 2. Students can check below JEE Main 2021 July 22 Question Papers by coaching institutes. Candidates will soon be provided here JEE Main 2021 answer key with solutions for Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The evening shift was held between 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
Candidates can check here JEE Main July 22 2021 live updates to know students reaction direct from the exam centre, paper analysis, memory based JEE Main 22 July 2021 question paper, answer key with solutions for both shift 1 and 2. Students who will be appearing in the upcoming day of JEE Main exam can benefit from students reaction by knowing difficulty level of questions and subject-wise weightage of topics.
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The first day of JEE Main 2021 session 3 was conducted on July 20. Several coaching institutes have released JEE Main 20 July 2021 question paper and answer key with solutions. JEE Mains 20 July question paper is available for both shift 1 and 2. As per the reaction from students who appeared on JEE Main 20 July 2021, questions in Chemistry and Maths were moderate in difficulty level while Physics was the toughest among three. The paper on day 1 was similar to the difficulty level of exams held in February and March session.
JEE Main 22 July 2021 Question Papers with Solution by Resonance
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Today JEE Main Paper Review (July 22, 2021)
JEE Main 22 July 2021 exam conducted today was of Moderate Difficulty level with more application-based questions. Students who appeared in the exam can check important points related to today JEE Main paper review below:
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Mathematics – Moderately to Difficult Level. Weightage was given to chapters of Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, 3D & Vector Algebra. There were questions from Binomial Theorem, Probability & Matrices in Numerical based section. Questions were of moderate level and lengthy.
Physics – Easy to Moderate level. Questions asked from Gravitation, Current Electricity, Modern Physics, Heat and Thermodynamics. Numerical-based questions had lengthy calculations but were easy. Questions covered all chapters of XI & XII classes. It was a balanced section.
Chemistry - Easy level. Organic Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry had some tricky questions. Physical Chemistry was only in Integer Type. Overall this section was easy.
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Overall |
Moderate |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
| Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
- One question from Mathematical reasoning in the question paper
- One question from Semiconductor was asked in the exam.
- A good number of questions from Polymer and Environmental Chemistry.
- More questions were asked from the Class 12 syllabus in JEE Main today's paper
JEE Main 22 July Question Paper with Solutions
The questions of Chemistry asked in JEE Main 22 July 2021 question paper can be seen below:
JEE Mains 22 July 2021 Question Paper: Physics
The questions of Physics asked in JEE Main 22 July 2021 question paper can be seen below:
JEE Main 22 July 2021 Shift-2 Category-wise Expected Cutoff
Check the expected category-wise cutoff for JEE Main today’s paper
| Category |
Expected Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General/Open |
85-90 |
| EWS |
75+ |
| OBC |
75+ |
| SC |
52-56 |
| ST |
52-56 |
JEE Main 22 July 2021 Shift-2 Marks vs Percentile (Expected)
Check the expected marks vs percentile for JEE Main today’s paper
| Marks |
Expected Percetile |
|---|---|
| 200-210 |
99 |
| 190+ |
98 |
| 165-180 |
97 |
| 150 |
96 |
| 140+ |
95 |
| 120-130 |
90 |
JEE Main 2021 July 22 Exam Day Timings
| Events |
Shift 2 |
| JEE Main 2021 exam time |
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Entry in the examination centre |
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
| JEE Main 2021 instructions given by invigilator |
2:30 am to 2:50 pm |
| Candidate login to read instructions |
2:50 pm |
| Commencement of JEE Main 2021 exam |
3:00 pm |
JEE Main 2021 July 22 - Important Instructions to Candidates
- Candidates should report to the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on their JEE Main admit card 2021.
- Candidates should follow social distancing norms and avoid gathering at the exam centre
- Any prohibited item like mobile phone, watch, calculators should not be carried at the exam centre
- Candidates should wear mask and carry hand sanitizers
- Candidates should carry their admit card, photo ID proof and one photo to the exam centre
Also read: What is a good score in JEE Main to qualify for JEE Advanced
JEE Main Cutoff Score for Appearing in JEE Advanced
| Category/Year |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 (Marks) |
| Unreserved |
90.3765335 |
89.7548849 |
74 |
| EWS |
70.2435518 |
78.2174869 |
-- |
| OBC-NCL |
72.8887969 |
74.3166557 |
45 |
| SC |
50.1760245 |
54.0128155 |
29 |
| ST |
39.0696101 |
44.3345172 |
24 |
| PwD |
0.0618524 |
0.11371730 |
-35 |
Must Read - Most important topics for JEE Main 2021
JEE Main 22 July 2021 Question Paper with Solution
| Date |
JEE Mains 2021 question paper pdf download |
| JEE Main 22 July 2021 Question Paper |
Physics |
| Chemistry |
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| Maths |
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July 22, 2021: Items to Carry For JEE Main Exam
Documents required at JEE Main exam centre
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JEE Main 2021 admit card printed on A4 size sheet
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Filled Self-declaration form JEE Main, part of admit card
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Valid photo ID proof
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Same photograph that was used in the application form
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PwD certificate (In case of PwD candidate)
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Documents related to scribes (In case opted for scribe)
JEE Main Students Reaction July 22 Shift 2
Candidates will be provided here students reaction from JEE aspirants directly from the exam centres after the conclusion of papers. Students can check the difficulty level of question papers, chapters with weightage from each subjects from JEE Main July 22 2021 live updates students reactions.
July 22, 2021-03:00 PM - JEE Main 2021 July 22 Shift 2 paper has begun.
July 22, 2021-02:45 PM - Gate Closed for the JEE Main 2021 exam.
July 22, 2021-02:30 PM - Entry to the exam centre closed. The gate keeper are however allowing students who are coming late.
July 22, 2021- 02:00 PM- Enttry inside the exam centre is started. Students are being frisked through hand-held metal detectors. Fresh masks are provided to students while they enter the exam centres.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Answered 4 days ago
| 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
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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Answered 5 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:
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Answered 5 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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Answered 5 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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Answered 5 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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Answered 6 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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