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
Latest: JEE Main 2019 official answer keys published. Know how to challenge JEE Main 2019 answer keys?
JEE Main 2019 Section-Wise Difficulty Level and Topic-wise Weightage
Explore colleges based on JEE Main
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
| https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/articles/jee-main-paper-analysis-and-expected-cut-off-by-fiitjee-blogId-19859 |
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 registration... |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes... |
15 Dec '25 - 16 Mar '26 | BITSAT 2026 Application Form S... |
18 Mar '26 - 20 Mar '26 | BITSAT 2026 Form Correction Se... |
3 Nov '25 - 16 Apr '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha... |
3 Nov '25 - 4 Jun '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha... |
3 Feb '26 - 16 Mar '26 | COMEDK Application Form 2026 |
18 Feb '26 | COMEDK Mock Test Release Date ... |
Feb '26 | WBJEE 2026 application form |
Mar '26 | WBJEE 2026 application form co... |
24 Oct '25 - 31 Mar '26 | VITEEE 2026 application form |
Apr '26 | VITEEE 2026 Mock Test Release ... |
10 Jan '26 - 12 Feb '26 | MHT CET 2026 Application Form ... |
Apr '26 | MHT CET 2026 Admit Card |
Student Forum
Answered 5 hours ago
The last date to complete the JEE Main session 2 registration is February 25.
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The the easiest shift of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was January 28, shift 2. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held in 10 shifts. To overcome the difficulty level differences, NTA will normalise the scores of the candidates.
Y
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The the toughest shift of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was January 23, shift 2. Also, some candidates found the JEE Main 22 Jan shift 2 exam the hardest one. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held in 10 shifts. To overcome the difficulty level differences, NTA will normalise the score of the
V
Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Yes, JEE Main is the primary entrance exam required for RMLAU BTech admission. Students must appear for JEE Main and use their score for UPTAC counselling registration. Admission is strictly rank-based under the state counselling framework. This applies to most engineering specialisations offered at
J
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NTA has conducted the JEE Main 2026 January session exam for BE/BTech candidates successfully across multiple cities in India and abroad. The exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 and on each day, there were 2 shifts. A total of 10 shifts were held for Paper 1. As per the official NTA da
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
NSHM Kolkata accepts the JEE Main score for admission to the BPharma course. For the General AI category students, the JEE Main last round closing rank was 613803 for admission. In the first round, the closing rank stood at 535673 for the same course.
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes it's allowed
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NMU BTech cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE / BTech courses for various categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI quota, the BTech in Mechanical Engineering cutoff in the last round ranged from 158293 to 659752, wherein the hardest college for admission was G H Rais
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The GJUST JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE/BTech courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. Students who want to gain admission to the BTech courses have to appear for the JEE Main entrance examination.
For the General AI category, the ove
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, JEE Main score is not considered for admissions in the BE/BTech course at SDM- Institute of Technology. Candidates have to appear for the COMEDK and K-CET exam and fulfil the eligibility criterion for taking admission.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
