JEE Main Paper Analysis And Expected Cut Off - JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 for BTech candidates was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from January 8 to 12. The exam will also be held on January 11 and 12, 2019. Ramesh Batlish, JEE expert, FIITJEE has shared a quick paper analysis of JEE Main 2019 exam. Take a look:
JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 Analysis by FIITJEE - January 9
- The exam started at 9.30am sharp and ended at 12.30pm
- Ball Pen (blue) was given at the centre
- Admit card + ID proof required at the entry gate
- No error or technical glitches reported
- Slot 1 concluded at 12:30 pm
- Time clock was available on screen of computer
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JEE Main 2019 Section-Wise Difficulty Level and Topic-wise Weightage
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According to the feedback received by JEE Main 2019 candidates who appeared for the first slot of the exam conducted on January 9, the exam was of easy to moderate level. All chapters of each of the three subjects were given equal weightage.
| Section |
Difficulty level |
| Maths |
Moderate level; All chapters from conic sections were covered. |
| Physics |
Tough relatively compared to Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Chemistry |
Easy overall; Some questions were directly form NCERT |
JEE Main 2019 Paper 1, for BE/BTech aspirants, comprises a total of 90 questions. Each of the three sections – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics – have 30 questions. For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded and for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. Un-attempted questions will receive no marks. The total marks of JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 is 360.
JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 for BArch/BPlan students was held on January 8, 2019 in two slots. While the first slot of the exam was held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, candidates had to appear for the second slot of JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Unlike last years, JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 will also be held in two slots – from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Once the exam concludes, FIITJEE will be releasing JEE Main Paper Analysis And Expected Cut Off.
JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 Analysis by FIITJEE - January 10
JEE Main 2019 Paper I for those aspiring for BE / BTech was also held on January 10, 2019 (second day for JEE Main exam scheduled for 9th,10th 11th & 12thJan,2019). The reporting time for students was 7:30 am however the exam started at 9:30 am. Students were supposed to carry their Aadhaar card & Admit card for verification.
Reactions from students about JEE Main 2019 Paper – 1 for January 10 (Morning Session)
- There were no changes in the pattern of Paper -1 of JEE (Main) compared to previous years. Questions covered almost all chapters from the three subjects Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. Equal weightage was given to chapters from class XI & XII.
- The paper had three parts : Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- All questions were of multiple choice with single correct answer objective type.
JEE Main 2019 Section-Wise Difficulty Level and Topic-wise Weightage
| Subjects |
Difficulty level |
| Mathematics |
Easy to Moderate level. Some questions involved calculations. |
| Physics |
Tougher compared to Mathematics & Chemistry. |
| Chemistry |
Easy. Some questions were directly NCERT based. |
The paper, overall, was of easy to moderate level as per students.
JEE Main 2019 Expected Cutoff
According to FIITJEE expert, Ramesh Batlish, JEE Main 2019 expected cutoff is 100-110. In 2018, the expected cut off for JEE Main Paper 1 was between 86 to 90 marks out of 360 for general category.
JEE Main Cutoff for 2018
| Category |
Qualified |
Max Marks |
Min Marks |
| Common Rank List |
111275 |
350 |
74 |
| OBC-NCL |
65313 |
73 |
45 |
| SC |
34425 |
73 |
29 |
| ST |
17256 |
73 |
24 |
| PwD |
2755 |
73 |
-35 |
| Total |
231024 |
|
|
JEE Main Cutoff for 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
| Category |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
| General |
81 |
100 |
105 |
115 |
113 |
| OBC-NCL |
49 |
70 |
70 |
74 |
70 |
| SC |
32 |
52 |
50 |
53 |
50 |
| ST |
27 |
48 |
44 |
47 |
45 |
NTA conducted JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 for BArch/BPlan on January 8 in two slots. Shiksha spoke to JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 candidates for their feedback on the exam.
Read: JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 Student Reaction & Review
According to JEE experts and students, JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 question paper was of moderate difficulty. JEE Main 2019 Paper 2 comprised three sections - Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing.
Also Read:
- No dress code for JEE Main 2019 candidates; Read NTA guidelines
- Nationwide strike on JEE Main 2019 exam days on Jan 8 & 9
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Yes, candidates can get scholarship based on performance in JEE (Main) for BTech at NIMS University, Jaipur. Details are given below:
| Scholarship Percentage | JEE Rank |
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| 60% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR upto 1 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 50% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR between 1 Lacs and 2.25 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 75% Waiver in First-Year Tuition Fee | Qualified JEE Advance |
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Answered 18 hours ago
No, your rank does not change your fees. Merit ranks generated via the JEE Main entrance exam are exclusively used to determine branch selection and seat eligibility during allocation. Once admitted, your tuition fee relies entirely on government social category waivers and annual family income slab
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With a JEE Main rank of 30,000 (General category, Other State quota), you can secure Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or Civil Engineering at NIT Silchar. Depending on round variations and seat trends, you may also have borderline chances for Electrical Engineerin
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Students can download the JEE Main syllabus 2027 from the official website of JEE Mains 2027 once released.
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Answered 3 days ago
Usually the Cutoffs differ across B.Tech programmes and counselling rounds. However, The Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025 the closing rank of 145410 for round 1 remained the same across the listed B.Tech programmes under the General Home State category, with no variation in closing ran
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For Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025, the listed B.Tech programmes for round 1 had the same closing rank of 145410 under the General Home State category.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject t
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Answered 4 days ago
The JEE Main 2025 cutoff closing rank for round 1 at GEU Dehradun for all the listed B.Tech branches was 145410.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and adm
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GEU Dehradun 2025 cutoff for Round 1 has been released for General Home State category with a closing rank for B.Tech Cse at 145410.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech Cse programme must secure a rank of 145410 or better to be considered for admission.
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Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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Answered 6 days ago
YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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