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JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper with Solution are available here. Candidates can use JEE Main previous year paper as mock test. JEE Main previous year paper PDF download link is available in the table.

Previous year question papers of 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 2025 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 PYQ books to prepare for the exam.

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Candidates are provided here with JEE Main 2023 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 2025 will be conducted in 2 phases this year in January and April. JEE Main 2025 exam date have been announced. The first attempt will be held from January 22 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 1 to 8. Download the JEE Main PYQ Chapterwise PDF from the table below.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

A:

The JEE Main question paper will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as per the prescribed syllabus. Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B.A. Candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

Q:   What are the main subjects of JEE Main?

A:

JEE Main exam has three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Question paper of JEE Main is prepared with questions from all the three subjects with equal weightage of 33%. A total of 90 questions are asked in the exam, 30 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The syllabus of JEE Mains for all three subjects is as per the CBSE/NCERT textbook of class 11 and 12. Candidates can check the syllabus from the official website of JEE Main or from the Shiksha page.

Q:   How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?

A:

The JEE Main exam will have a total of 75 questions from all three subjects. The exam will have 25 questions each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be multiple choice questions and 5 will be questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also all 20 multiple choices questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Q:   Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?

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Yes, it is compulsory to attempt all the question in exam. Students need to attempt a total of 75 questions in the exam. Students are advised to attempt only those questions for which they can arrive at the answer/solutions. Questions for which the answer is not sure should be left as incorrect answer would lead to negative marking. 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:   What are the numerical value questions in JEE Main exam?

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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.

Q:   What is the weightage of chapters in JEE exam?

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Physics- 1. Optics 2. Magnetism mixed with mechanics 3. Rotational dynamics 4. Heat and thermodynamics 5 experiments and errors Chemistry - 1. Inorganic Chemistry (most scoring) 2. Organic chemistry 3. Atomic structure (one question for sure) 4. Equilibrium Mathematics - 1. Coordinate geometry (most important parabola) 2. Calculus (application of derivatives most important) 3. Trignometry (was the toughest for me) Most of the questions are usually asked from these topics. Getting a good hold of these topics can get you rank under 1000 in JEE adv. Hope this helps.

Q:   How to download JEE Main 2025 question papers for all shifts?

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JEE Mains 2025 question paper PDF is available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in through candidate login. The JEE Main January Question Paper PDF has been released by NTA. Coaching institutes have also released memory-based questions from students who appeared in the exam. The official JEE Main question paper 2025 session 1 has been released by the NTA on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Q:   When will NTA release JEE Main response sheet 2025?

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NTA has released JEE Main 2025 response sheet along with the answer key. Candidates can download response sheet JEE Mains 2025 from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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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

90 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

82 questions

Mathematics: 25

Aptitude: 50

Drawing: 2

400

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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?

A. Previous years' statistics indicated that a high JEE Main percentile or score was required to enter JEE Advanced. According to the above information, aspirants must get at least 200 - 210 points (general category) in JEE Main to be qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.

Q. Does JEE Main include any questions that are repeated?

A. JEE main questions are not repeated. Sometimes the fundamental concept is the same. The same question, on the other hand, never repeats itself; nonetheless, there is a 1-2 percent possibility that the question will be asked again.

Q. How difficult is it to pass JEE Mains?

A. JEE Main is regarded as one of India's most difficult exams, requiring perseverance and dedication to succeed. Aspirants begin their preparations from class 11 to score better and best marks in the test.

Q. Is it possible to pass JEE by solving prior year's papers?

A. JEE Main aspirants who prepare previous year's papers, according to experts, have a good probability of passing the exam. Candidates can learn about the advantages of solving previous year papers for JEE Main 2021 in this post. On the official website, NTA will also offer the JEE Main 2021 sample examinations.

Q. Will prior-year papers suffice in the JEE mains?

A. NCERT (both 11th and 12th grades) and previous year JEE Mains papers are adequate to achieve a score of 200 or higher in MAINS. Solving previous IITJEE examinations is a significant plus because 3-4 problems with identical alternatives are guaranteed to be repeated every year.

Q. Is it enough to study previous year papers for JEE Advanced?

A. There are no previous year questions that are sufficient for JEE advanced. For JEE Advanced preparation, you must answer as many questions as possible, clear all of your fundamentals, and work through some solid coaching materials for extra math practise.
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