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Preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main demands more than memorising formulas; it requires a strategic understanding of how theoretical concepts are tested under strict time constraints. Among all study resources, JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) remain the most important tool.

Just referring to standard textbook exercises often fails to reflect the exact style, framing, and difficulty level of JEE Mains exam. Practising through actual papers helps understand the balance between single-choice questions and numerical value problems. Download here JEE Main previous year papers with solutions for free.

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF: Studying for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main involves more than just recalling formulas. It requires a strategic grasp of how to answer questions within tight time limits. Of all the study materials available, JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) are the most crucial resource for connecting syllabus coverage with performance on exam day.

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On this page, we have provided the JEE Main PYQs (2026 to 2016) for all shifts. Each PYQ also comes with solutions that will help students understand the application of concepts and efficient ways to solve any question. 

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Table of contents
  • Download JEE Main Previous Year Papers with Solutions PDF
  • JEE Mains Chapterwise PYQ PDF - Physics, Chemistry and Maths
  • Why JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers Are the Best Preparation Resource
  • Step by Step Strategy to Maximise JEE Main PYQ Practice
  • JEE Main Sample Papers with Solutions by Shiksha

Download JEE Main Previous Year Papers with Solutions PDF

Candidates who will appear for JEE Mains 2027 and future attempts can download previous year question papers with solutions below:

🟦 JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers (2016–2026)

Download session-wise JEE Main question paper PDFs and practise previous year questions.

JEE Main 2026 LATEST

Session 1 & Session 2

2026 Session 1 PDF → 2026 Session 2 PDF →

JEE Main 2025

Session 1 & Session 2

2025 Session 1 PDF → 2025 Session 2 PDF →

JEE Main 2024

Session 1 & Session 2

2024 Session 1 PDF → 2024 Session 2 PDF →

JEE Main 2023

Session 1 & Session 2

2023 Session 1 PDF → 2023 Session 2 PDF →

2016–2022

All older session papers

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JEE Mains Chapterwise PYQ PDF - Physics, Chemistry and Maths

Candidates can download the JEE Main PYQ PDF chapterwise for all three subjects from the table below.

Subjects

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Physics

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Chemistry

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Maths

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Why JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers Are the Best Preparation Resource

While standard study material builds concepts, JEE Main PYQs train you for the reality of JEE Main exam.

The benefits of solving JEE Main PYQs are:

  • Understand the Real Exam Style: See exactly how the NTA frames the JEE Main exam pattern, questions and balances MCQs with numerical problems, which regular textbooks often miss.
  • Spot High-Weightage Topics: Quickly identify recurring, high-scoring chapters like Modern Physics, Coordination Chemistry, and Calculus across different shifts.
  • Boost Speed and Cut Negative Marking: Practising within timed 3-hour slots helps you solve problems faster while avoiding careless calculation errors.
  • Learn Question Selection: Learn which questions to tackle first for quick marks and which time-consuming traps to skip.

Step by Step Strategy to Maximise JEE Main PYQ Practice

The JEE Main previous year papers should be solved strategically to gain maximum benefits. Check some tips below:

  • Recreate Real Exam Rules: Sit in a quiet room, set a 3-hour timer, and solve the paper in one go during official shift hours (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) without checking answers.
  • Analyse Your Mistakes: After scoring, split every missed or wrong question into three simple categories - concept doubts, silly calculation errors, or time traps.
  • Keep an Error Notebook: Write down tricky formulas, shortcuts, and mistakes you made, then review them weekly so you do not repeat them.
  • Prioritise the Latest Papers: Focus most on papers from the last 3 to 4 years to stay aligned with the newest question formats and current syllabus weightage.

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JEE Main Sample Papers with Solutions by Shiksha

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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
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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.
Q:   How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
A: 

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:   How to download JEE Main question papers?
A: 

Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers from the website of NTA - nta.ac.in.

  • Go to nta.ac.in
  • Go to "downloads"
  • Under the "Previous years Exam Papers", select the year and exam type and hit the "search" button.
  • The question paper PDFs will be available for download.
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Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
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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.

Q:   Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?
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JEE Main question paper is in English, Hindi and language selected when you filled application form. In total, JEE Main is in 13 languages and you can select any language out of available options. You cannot switch language of question paper during exam.

Q:   Which topics are most important in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?
A: 

Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2026. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam.

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