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The JEE Advanced 2025 paper 1 exam has concluded. Those who appeared can check the mixed reactions of students on the JEE Advanced 2025 difficulty levels of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Exam Ends

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Exam Ends

JEE Advanced 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur concluded paper 1 of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 today at 12 PM. As per the initial feedback of students, the JEE Advanced 2025 paper 1 exam consisted of 48 questions, with 16 questions from each subject. The overall JEE Advanced 2025 difficulty level was moderate.

While official answer keys and detailed JEE Advanced 2025 analyses have been released, initial feedback from examinees provides insights into the difficulty levels of the three core subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.

Also Read: JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Live Updates 

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Exam Analysis

Students reported that the paper had no surprises, with a pattern similar to last year. For those who had prepared well, the exam was considered easy to moderate in difficulty. Check the table to know the overall JEE Advanced 2025 exam analysis for paper 1: 

Parameters

JEE Advanced Exam Analysis 

Overall JEE Advanced Difficulty Level

Moderate

JEE Advanced Subject-wise Difficulty Level

Maths: Moderate

Physics: Moderate

Chemistry: Easy

Pattern Changes

No changes; pattern remained similar to last year

The JEE Advanced 2025 question types included both single correct and multiple correct options, along with "match the following" type questions. The JEE Advanced 2025 exam pattern remained similar to last year, with the only change being a reduction in the total number of questions to 48.

JEE Advanced 2025 Subject-Wise Analysis

Candidates can check the subject-wise JEE Advanced 2025 exam analysis below:

Subjects 

JEE Advanced difficulty level

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

Chemistry

Easy

Physics and Chemistry: Manageable for Well-Prepared Students

The JEE Advanced 2025 paper 1 Physics and Chemistry sections were manageable for students who had prepared well. The Physics and Chemistry sections of the exam were of moderate difficulty. In particular, many of the questions in the Chemistry section were directly based on the NCERT curriculum, making them relatively straightforward for students who had thoroughly studied the textbook.

Mathematics: Challenging Yet Manageable

Many students found the Mathematics section to be moderately difficult. The paper featured questions from topics such as Calculus, Probability, and 3D Geometry. Overall, the consensus suggests that Mathematics posed a significant challenge but was not insurmountable.

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Q:   What exactly is the change in the JEE Advanced 2025 attempt limit?
A:

The JEE Advanced 2025 attempt limit change is explained below:

For all candidates who will be taking JEE Advanced exam in 2025 must note that - there are two consecutive attempts in JEE Advanced exam, candidates should have passed class 12 boards in eaither 2024 or 2025. The candidates who passed boards in 2023 are not eligible for JEE Advanced 2025.

BUT

On November 5, 2024, the Joint Admission Board (JAB) had initially announced that three attempts would be allowed in JEE Advanced. This allowed the cadidates who passed class 12 in 2023 to become eligible for the exam too. Some students, believing this promise, decided to drop out of their courses to focus on preparing for the exam. However, when the JAB changed its decision on November 18, 2024, and reduced the number of attempts, these students were left in a difficult situation. Thus, the Supreme Court intervened and rule that - students who took boards in 2023 and who dropped out between November 5 and November 18, 2024, would now be allowed to register for the JEE Advanced 2025.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?
A:
The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam pattern varies each year. There are 2 papers in the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Joint Entrance Examination Advanced will comprise three separate sections wherein questions will be asked from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. There will be negative markings for answering any question incorrectly in the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam. Medium of the Examination: English and Hindi The main exam will be conducted online through a CBT (computer-based mode). Joint Entrance Examination Advanced consists of 2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), and students have to appear for both papers. The question paper consists of three parts: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will have 3 parts, that are: Part 1: Physics Part 2: Chemistry Part 3: Maths Each part will have 3 sections in both papers 1 and 2: Section 1: This section contains 8 questions. The answer to each question is a Numerical Value. For each question, enter the correct numerical value of the answer using the mouse and the onscreen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. If the numerical value has more than two decimal places, truncate or round off the value to 2 decimal places. Answers to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme: Full Marks: 3 Marks only if the correct numerical value is entered Zero Marks: 0 In all other cases Section 2: This section contains six questions. Each question has 4 options. One and more than one of these four options is the correct answer. For each question, choose the options corresponding to all the correct answer The answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme Full Marks: 4 marks for every correct answer. Partial Marks: 3 marks If all 4 options are correct but only three options are chosen; Partial Marks: 2 marks 3 or more options are correct but only two options are chosen both of which are correct; Partial Marks: 1 If two or more options are correct but only one option is chosen and it is a correct option; Zero Marks: 0 If none of the options is chosen. Negative Marking: 2 Marks will be deducted In all Cases. Section 3: This section contains 4 Matching List Sets. Each set has 1 MCQ. Each set has 2 lists: List-1 and List-2. A list-1 has Four entries 1, 2, 3, or 4, and a List-2 has Five entries (P), (Q), (R), (S), and (T). Four options are given in each MCQ based on List-1 and List-2 and only one of these four options satisfies the condition asked in the MCQ. Answers to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme: Full Marks: 3 Marks only if the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen; Zero Marks : 0 If none of the options is chosen; Negative Marks: 1 Mark will be deducted in all other cases.
Q:   How do the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced compare?
A:

JEE Main and JEE Advanced are both national-level entrance exams conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India. While JEE Main is the first stage of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and is conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA JEE Advanced is the second stage of the exam and is conducted by one of the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis.

Here are the key differences between the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced:

  1. Number of Papers: JEE Main has two papers - Paper 1 for admission to B.E. /B.Tech courses and Paper 2 for admission to B.Arch/B.Planning courses. On the other hand, JEE Advanced has two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2, both of which are mandatory.
  2. Exam Mode: JEE Main is conducted in both online (Computer Based Test) and offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) modes, while JEE Advanced is conducted only in online mode.
  3. Question Types: Both exams have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions (NATs), where students have to enter the answer in numerical form.
  4. Difficulty Level: JEE Main is generally considered easier than JEE Advanced in terms of difficulty level.
  5. Syllabus: The syllabus for both exams is similar, but JEE Advanced includes a few additional topics and also requires a deeper understanding of the concepts.
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