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
- Things to remember on JEE Main 2019 exam day
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