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JEE Main March 2021 question papers iare available. Download JEE Mains question paper PDF for the March session here. Candidates preparing for the upcoming JEE Main exam can solve these paper as mock tests. JEE Main 2023 question papers available here are PDF and can be downloaded using the direct link given in the table.

JEE Main 2021 question papers are available here. Check more details on this page below.

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper

JEE Main March 2021 question papers can be downloaded from this page. Aspirants can download the JEE Mains question paper pdf and answer key to match the response and calculate their score.

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National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the JEE Mains answer key along with the question paper on the official website. However, we have also updated the links to download question papers of JEE Mains on this page. Candidates slated to appear for the examination in the subsequent sessions must check out the JEE question paper 2021 for reference. The exam was conducted from March 16 to 18.

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

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 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.

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Table of contents
  • NTA JEE Mains 2021 March Question Papers
  • JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper with Solution PDF by Coaching Institutes
  • Steps to Download JEE Mains 2021 March Question Paper
  • JEE Main March 18, 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper (Memory-Based)
  • JEE Main March 17, 2021 (Shift-2) Question Paper
  • JEE Main March 17, 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper
  • JEE Main March 16, 2021 Question Paper (Memory-Based)
  • Importance of JEE Main Question Papers 2021
  • JEE Main March Question Papers 2021 FAQs
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NTA JEE Mains 2021 March Question Papers

JEE Main question paper 2021 March 16 Shift-1 JEE Main 2021 question paper March 16 Shift-2
JEE Main question paper 2021 March 17 Shift-1 JEE Main 2021 question paper March 17 Shift-2
JEE Main question paper 2021 March 18 Shift-1 JEE Main 2021 question paper March 18 Shift-2

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper with Solution PDF by Coaching Institutes

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Steps to Download JEE Mains 2021 March Question Paper

Aspirants can download JEE Main 2021 question paper PDF in online mode easily. Check the step-by-step procedure to download JEE Main question paper below.

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JEE Main March 18, 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper (Memory-Based)

Check the memory-based questions of March 1 (shift-1) below:

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JEE Main 18 March 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper: Physics

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JEE Main 18 March 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper: Mathematics (Memory Based)

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JEE Main March 17, 2021 (Shift-2) Question Paper

Check the memory-based questions of March 17 (shift-2) below:

JEE Main 17 March 2021 (Shift-2) Question Paper: Chemistry (Memory Based)

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JEE Main 17 March 2021 (Shift-2) Question Paper: Physics (Memory-Based)

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JEE Main March 17, 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper

Check the memory-based questions of March 17 (shift-1) below:

JEE Main 17 March 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper: Chemistry (Memory Based)

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JEE Main 17 March 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper Physics (Memory-Based)

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JEE Main 17 March 2021 (Shift-1) Question Paper Mathematics (Memory-Based)

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JEE Main March 16, 2021 Question Paper (Memory-Based)

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Importance of JEE Main Question Papers 2021

The question paper can be used for a number of benefits. The question paper will be beneficial for the candidates who will appear in the next sessions of JEE Main in the following ways:

  • Practising question papers help 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

Q. How to download JEE Main March Question Paper 2021?

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Q:   Upto which year should I solve previous year question papers for JEE?
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It is advised that students should solve at least previous 10 year question papers of JEE Main. However, the exam pattern as well as difficulty level of JEE Mains has underwent a lot of changes during the last 10 years but still solving previous year JEE Main question papers from last 10 years will definitely help in scoring the good marks in the exam. As new type of questions (Questions with Numerical Value Answer) were intrduced recently, students are advised to practice solving these type of questions to help solve it during the actual exam.

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.

JEE Main March Question Papers 2021 FAQs

Q. Where will the JEE Main March 2021 question paper and answer key be available?

A. The question paper and answer key for the March session is available. The links to download JEE Main March question paper and answer keys has been provided above.

Q. What is the process to calculate marks by using JEE Main 2021 Question Paper?

A. After downloading the question paper with the solutions, candidates should count the total correct and incorrect responses and then follow the official marking scheme to calculate marks.

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

A. JEE Main question paper (BE/BTech) incorporates 30 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections. However, candidates have to answer 75 questions out of 90 questions.

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

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

A. Candidates can download the question paper by following the steps given above on this page.

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