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Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main previous question papers with solution pdf available for download here from 2024 to 2016. Download JEE Main paper PDFs and prepare for the exam.
JEE Mains Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF download are available here. Candidates can get the last 5 years JEE Mains PYQ Chapterwise PDF download from the table. Candidates can use the JEE Main PYQ Chapterwise paper as mock test to prepare for the exam.
Previous year question papers of NTA JEE Mains are the best source of study for the preparation of exams. JEE Mains previous year papers not only help candidates understand the type of questions asked in previous years, but they also help to understand the chapter-wise weightage of questions. Aspirants preparing for JEE Main 2026 must include JEE Main previous year papers in their preparation plan. JEE Question papers from previous years can also be used as JEE Main sample papers to practice and prepare for the exam. Candidates can also use JEE Main PYQ books to prepare for the exam.
Candidates are provided here with JEE Main 2025 question paper PDF with solutions to help students prepare for the exam effectively. Candidates can download these JEE Main previous year papers as PDFs from the direct link. Candidates are also provided here JEE Main mock test papers which can be downloaded as PDF for practicing the exam. JEE Main 20256 will be conducted in 2 phases this year in January and April. The exact JEE Main 2026 exam date will be announced soon. Download the JEE Main PYQ Chapterwise PDF from the table below.
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- JEE Main Sample Papers
- JEE Main Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
- FAQs related to JEE Main previous year question paper
JEE Mains Previous Years Question Papers
Candidates are provided here JEE Mains PYQ chapterwise PDF download to practice for the exam. Download the papers using the direct links given below for various years.
| JEE Main Previous Years Question Papers | Download Links |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 Question Paper with Solutions | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2024 Question Paper with Solutions | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2023 Question Paper with Solutions | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2022 Question Papers with Solution | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2021 Question Paper with Solutions | Download here |
| JEE Mains Question Papers 2020 pdf download | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2019 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2018 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2017 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2016 | Download here |
JEE Main Mock Tests
NTA has released JEE Main mock tests on its official website. Candidates can take the mock tests regularly and prepare for the upcoming examination. Candidates do not have to log in to the official website to access the online JEE Main mock test. Candidates have to choose the exam and select the paper to take the JEE Main mock test. While practicing the mock tests candidates can also download last year's jee mains paper available in pdf format. This will help candidates to know the previous year’s question trends, and weightage of each chapter of the JEE Main syllabus.
JEE Main Sample Papers
Candidates preparing for JEE Main must use sample papers to practice for the exam. JEE Main sample papers are very helpful in understanding the paper pattern, difficulty level, and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Previous year question papers of JEE Main can be used as sample papers. Candidates can check below JEE Main sample papers.
JEE Main Maths Sample Paper with Solution (Complete Syllabus)
| Maths Sample Papers | Download Link |
| JEE Main Sample Paper Set 1 | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Paper Set 2 | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Paper Set 3 | Download |
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| JEE Main Sample Paper Set 34 | Download |
JEE Main Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
To prepare for JEE Main 2024, candidates must have a clear idea about the question paper pattern and marking scheme. Candidates can look at the JEE Main question paper pattern to understand the distribution of questions across three subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and marks allotted to each. For each correct answer, four marks are allotted and for each wrong question, -1 mark is deducted. No marks are deducted for unanswered or unattempted questions.
| JEE Main Papers |
Number of questions |
Marks allotted |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
75 questions Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & questions for which answer is a numerical value, with equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry |
300 |
| B.Arch: Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude |
77 questions Mathematics: 25 Aptitude: 50 Drawing: 2 |
400 |
| B.Plan: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions |
105 questions Mathematics: 25 Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25
|
400 |
FAQs related to JEE Main previous year question paper
Q. Is 210 in JEE mains a good score?
Q. Does JEE Main include any questions that are repeated?
Q. How difficult is it to pass JEE Mains?
Q. Is it possible to pass JEE by solving prior year's papers?
Q. Will prior-year papers suffice in the JEE mains?
Q. Is it enough to study previous year papers for JEE Advanced?
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The high weightage topics from class 11 and 12 Physics as per previous year paper analysis are Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy. In 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. In Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.
As per the current JEE Main pattern, the Paper 1 exam have a total of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 are multiple choice questions and 5 are questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also, all 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours. The total marks of JEE Main exam is 300.
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Questions in the JEE Main exam are of two types
Multiple choice questions - Each question will have 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Candidates have to select the correct answer out of the 4 available options.
Numerical Ability Question - In these type of questions, no options are provided. Candidates have to solve the question and write its answer using keyword and mouse. Answer to these questions will be a numerical value.
Numerical value questions in JEE Main are the questions for which the answer will be a numerical value. In every subject, there will be 5 numerical value type questions and students need to attempt all 5 questions. In total, students will need to answer only 75 questions. For numerical value type questions, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
Students who are preparing for JEE Main exam are advised to first cover the entire JEE Main syllabus. Covering only the high weightage chapters would decrease their chances of getting full/high score in JEE Main exam. Only after covering the entire syllabus, students can check most important chapters for JEE Mains.
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Yes, it is quite achievable to get the ECE specialisation at IIITDM Kancheepuram with a rank of 7000 in JEE Main 2025 for the General AI category. Generally the closing ranks should range between 23099 to 29987. However the cutoff may vary depending on category. One can view the First and Last round
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Can you please confirm what you mean by “2027 mock test” — do you mean:
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With a 300 SC category rank in CAT, your chances for NIT Trichy MBA are relatively high. Based on 2025 data, NIT Trichy generally shortlists SC candidates with CAT percentiles around 60-65. To achieve a 300 rank under SC category, you would need about a 65-70 percentile, or a score of roughly 60-65
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Marksheet and Adhaar details must be matched. So you have to approach to 10th passing school with relevant documents. The school will submit the application to CBSE regional office for correction.
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Honestly, going for CSE at Chandigarh University with your score sounds like a solid choice. I'm saying this because CU has become a hub for tech placements and internships, and the environment is pretty competitive in a good way. Your 88 percentile in JEE Main could also land you a scholarship, whi
Beginner-Level 5
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No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
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No, the paper pattern of IMU CET is not similr to the JEE Main exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes. Students with valid JEE Main scores can apply for admissions through the WBJEE counselling. However, these students will be eligible for allotment only in the 10% approved seats offered by the self-financing colleges and institutes participating in the state-level counselling.
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Yes the SRMJEEE paper pattern is similar to JEE Main however, the difficulty level is not equivalent to JEE main and the question paper is adjusted to moderate level difficulty level which will be easy for most students.
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While logging in for JEE Advanced candidate portal, if you cannnot recall your JEE Main application number, then try:
- Checking the email from NTA which was sent ot you after successfull JEE Main registration.
- Check the JEE Main acknolwedhement form taht you have downloaded after the JEE Main form was
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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.