Updated on Nov 18, 2025 18:49 IST
JEE Main Previous Years Question Papers PDF are available here. Download and practice from jee main previous year question paper with the solution here. Students can use JEE Mains PYQ chapterwise PDF download from the table below to understand the difficulty level of the exam and chapterwise weightage.

JEE Main previous question papers with solution pdf available for download here from 2025 to 2016. Download JEE Main paper PDFs and prepare for the exam.

JEE-previous-years-papers

JEE Mains Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF download are available here. Candidates can get the last 10 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 best resource to prepare for the exam. 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 of last 5 years 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 2026 will be conducted in 2 phases this year in January and April. The JEE Main 2026 exam date session 1 is January 21 to 30 while session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9. Download the JEE Main PYQ Chapterwise PDF from the table below.

Also Check: BTech Admission Through CUET: College list, Cutoff, Eligibility Criteria

JEE Main Mock Test 2026 Best Books for JEE Main 2026 Preparation  
JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips JEE Main Syllabus 2026
Table of contents
  • JEE Mains Previous Years Question Papers
  • JEE Main Mock Tests
  • 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 2026 preparation tips and tricks

How to crack JEE Main without coaching

Best books for JEE Main preparation

How To Handle Tough Topics in JEE Mathematics

How to prepare for JEE Main in two months

Most scoring topics in JEE Main

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
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 4 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 5 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 6 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 7 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 8 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 9 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 10 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 11 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 12 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 13 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 14 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 15 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 16 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 17 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 18 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 19 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 20 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 21 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 22 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 23 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 24 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 25 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 26 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 27 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 28 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 29 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 30 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 31 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 32 Download
JEE Main Sample Paper Set 33 Download
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?

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.

Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates

Last date to fill ATIT 2026 ap...

19 Dec '25

CUEE 2026 Application Form Pha...

24 Dec '25

KALSEE 2026 Application Form S...

1 Jan '26

KREE 2026 Application Form

6 Jan '26

NTA UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date

31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26

AEEE 2026 slot booking for pha...

10 Jan '26

CIEAT 2026 Application Form

16 Dec '25

SEE Exam Date

20 Dec '25 - 21 Dec '25

VTUEEE 2026 Phase 1 Slot 1 App...

13 Oct '25 - 31 Dec '25

KEE 2026 slot 1 Exam Date

10 Jan '26 - 11 Jan '26

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
A:

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:   What is the sequence of sections in the JEE Mains question paper?
A:

As per the sequence of subject/section in JEE Main, Mathematics is the first section followed by Physics and Chemistry. However, students have the option of appearing questions from any section based on their preference. During the actual exam, students are provided the instructions on the computer screen to navigate between one section to other. Students also have the option to skip the next question without appearing the current as well as moving back to the previous question. To better understand the qustion paper, students can check the official JEE Main exam pattern mentioned in the NTA portal.

Explore colleges based on JEE Main

Mumbai
#3 NIRF
₹10.00 L
Delhi
#2 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Chennai
#1 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Chennai
#14 NIRF
₹11.54 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Kharagpur
#5 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Tiruchirappalli
#9 NIRF
₹5.00 L
Kanpur
#4 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Hyderabad
#7 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Roorkee
#6 NIRF
₹8.00 L
Delhi
#30 NIRF
₹7.40 L
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
A:

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:   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:   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.

Videos you may like
About the Author

Engineering Education & Entrance Exam Expert

Role: Senior News Writer & Content Editor, Shiksha.com

Education: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering [IET], MA Education Philosophy

Satyendra Singh is an Engineering gradua

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for B.E. / B.Tech Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

Apr '26

JEE Advanced 2026 registration...

Apr '26

JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes...

15 Dec '25 -

16 Mar '26

BITSAT 2026 application form -...

15 Apr '26 -

17 Apr '26

BITSAT 2026 Exam Date - Sessio...

3 Nov '25 -

16 Apr '26

SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha...

3 Nov '25 -

4 Jun '26

SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha...

Feb '26

COMEDK application form 2026

May '26

COMEDK exam date 2026

Jan '26

WBJEE 2026 application form

Feb '26

WBJEE 2026 application form co...

24 Oct '25 -

31 Mar '26

VITEEE 2026 application form

Apr '26

VITEEE 2026 Mock Test Release ...

Dec '25

MHT CET 2026 Application Form

Apr '26

MHT CET 2026 Admit Card

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 2 days ago

Chamistry 

 

N

Nganthoi Konjengbam

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 4 days ago

The Anant National University JEE Main Cutoff 2024 was released for all rounds and categories for students under the Homes State and All India quota who were seeking admission to the BE/BTech and BArch courses.

The JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for the BArch course was 22012 for students belonging to the Gene

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

In 2023, the Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering Management and Research, Akurdi JEE Main cutoff ranks varied between 38276 and 208419 for the students belonging to the General AII India quota for BTech admission. Among all the specialisations, the most competitive was Computer Engineering, with

...Read more

R

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

No. NTA has not allowed calculators of kind - virtual or physical inside the JEE Main exam hall. Candidates must not carry calculators or any other electronic device in the JEE Main examination centre.

V

Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 days ago

No. NTA has clearly mentioned that ot will not change the dates of JEE Main exam of there is a clash of dates with any other examinations.

V

Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

JEE Main Score Route

If you have a JEE Main 2026 score, you can apply directly using that.

Your All India Rank (AIR) is used for:

Branch allocation (high-demand branches like CSE, AI/ML, IT, etc.)

Merit-based scholarships

No CU-specific entrance exam is required in this case.

CUCET / Direct Admission R

...Read more

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

There is no fixed “minimum JEE Main percentile/rank” that guarantees admission to Chandigarh University (CU)'s B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), because admission depends on seat demand, number of applicants, branch popularity, and round of counselling. But we can estimate a roug

...Read more

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

Yes — at Chandigarh University (CU), it is possible to get a scholarship for B.Tech/B.E. (including CSE with specialisations like AI & ML / “IBM‑program” etc.) based on your JEE Main performance — but only under certain conditions and only for a small fraction of seats. 

How CU's JEE‑based scholar

...Read more

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

1. Admission is primarily through CUCET

Chandigarh University (CU) uses CUCET, its own entrance test, as the primary criterion for seat allotment in all B.Tech/B.E programs — including specialised CSE branches.

Whether you want CSE – Cyber Security, CSE – Cloud Computing, or CSE – Data Science, you

...Read more

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

For 2024, the “closing cutoff rank” for CSE (General category, all‑India) was ~ 80,940. 

For 2023 it was ~ 63,416, and for 2022 about 47,509 — showing demand has been rising year‑on‑year.

For branches like ECE (or general electronics‑type branches), the 2024 closing rank was ~112,216.

For other bran

...Read more

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17