JEE Main 2023 B.E/B.Tech Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Question Paper, Preparation Tips

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JEE Main 2023 B.E/B.Tech Paper Pattern- Considering the wide range of disciplines to choose from later, a clear majority of the test takers sit for the B.E/ B.Tech paper of JEE Main. B.E/ B. Tech paper tests students' knowledge in three sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

JEE Main B.E/ B.Tech Exam Pattern had gone major changes in the previous session with the reduction in CBSE syllabus. There has been an increase in the number of questions, in each section. There will be 30 questions each and candidates will need to answer 25 questions from each of those sections. There will be a total of 10 NAT questions (which was 5 last year) and students will be provided with a choice to answer any five questions in each section. Check Changes in JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Paper Pattern

The paper is administered in CBT mode, as a basic condition, candidates appearing/have passed class XII can sit for the paper. Numerical value questions were introduced to the paper pattern of B.E/B.Tech paper in the previous session. The total questions were reduced from 90 to 75 and the same pattern is to be continued in JEE Main 2023.


B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2023 B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern

Parameters Latest 2020
Exam Mode Computer-based test mode
Exam Duration 3 hours 
Subjects

Physics; Chemistry; Mathematics

Type of Questions MCQs + Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Languages (Revised) English, Hindi, Urdu (All Center Cities)
Regional Languages 
Hindi, English, and Gujarati (only for centers in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli)
Total Number of Questions Asked (Revised)

30 Questions (20 MCQs + 10 NAT)

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT)
Questions to be Answered (Revised) 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT) 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT)
Marking Scheme For MCQs: +4 for each correct answer and -1 for any wrong answer;
For NAT: +4 for each correct answer and 0 for any wrong answer
Maximum Marks 300

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JEE Main Paper Pattern

Why is the knowledge of the exam paper pattern important?

  • The knowledge of B.E/B. Tech exam pattern of JEE Main 2023 is very crucial. You will be able to understand the weightage of each section and allot time accordingly.
  • The Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections students have to answer 25 questions each (20 MCQs and 5 NAT questions). Therefore, all three sections have an equal weightage and you will be required to dedicate an equal amount of time for each of them.
  • Each subject has certain important chapters which you will have to focus on. Targeted study planning can be done according to the nature of the questions (MCQs and NAT).
  • The paper pattern provides information regarding negative marking for incorrect MCQs. This knowledge will prevent you from making random guesses while attempting the paper.
  • Familiarizing yourself with the paper pattern will also aid in attempting mock tests within the duration of 3 hours. Doing so will provide an insight into your capacity for time management in the actual examination.

Why does JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Get the Most Applications Out of All the Three Papers?

  • JEE Main B.E/B. Tech gets the most applications out of all three papers because it provides admissions to the top engineering colleges in India. 
  • Mainstream engineering is a choice of many students, leading to more applications as compared to the fewer numbers for architecture (B.Arch) and planning (B.Plan) courses.
  • The number of best-ranking institutes taking in students through JEE Main Paper 1 is higher than those institutes taking students through Papers 2 and 3.
  • On clearing JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper, students will also have the opportunity to answer JEE Advanced for admission into IITs.
  • Students have the option of taking JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper in two sessions for better marks.

All these factors contribute to the high number of applications for the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper.


Changes Made in Exam Pattern

Changes Introduced in JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B. Tech Paper Pattern by NTA

JEE Main B.E/B. Tech paper will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. There will be three sections in the paper - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

  • There will be 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions for all three sections, however, students will have a choice to answer any five from each each section.
  • Every section will have 20 MCQs and all questions have to be answered. 
  • Each MCQ will be awarded 4 marks if correct. For an incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
  • Each NAT question will be awarded 4 marks if correct. 0 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer. 
  • The total time duration of the paper will be 3 hours. 
  • The maximum possible marks will be 300. 
Section Total Number of Questions Questions to be Answered Maximum Marks Type of Questions
Mathematics 30 (20 + 10) 25 (20 + 5) 100 20 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Physics 30 (20 + 10) 25 (20 + 5) 100 20 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Chemistry 30 (20 + 10) 25 (20 + 5) 100 20 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Total 90 75 300 -

Marking Scheme of JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper

Type of Questions For Each Correct Answer For Each Incorrect Answer For Each Unanswered Question
For MCQs +4  -1 0
For NAT +4 0 0

Paper Attempting Tricks for JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B. Tech Paper
Trick 1 - Attempt the Chemistry section first, followed by Mathematics, and finally Physics. Chemistry is generally the easiest section and has more questions based on facts. The other two sections have more problem-solving questions. Mathematics is of moderate difficulty while Physics tends to be the toughest.

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Trick 2 - You could attempt all the NAT questions in the beginning because they do not have any negative marking. 

Trick 3 - Find answers in terms of variables. This will eliminate the possibility of calculator mistakes and makes dimension checking very easy. 

Trick 4 - Try to guess the order and dimension of each answer. This will help while rechecking your paper. 

Trick 5 - Do not dedicate more than 5 minutes to one question. 

Trick 6 - While attempting MCQs, reject the incorrect answers and then check the correct answer. 

Trick 7 - Use the substitution technique for Physics and Mathematics. When unknowns such as x,y, or z are given in the question, consider them like 1,0, or any other appropriate digit relevant to the question. However, take care not to try this technique unnecessarily. 

Trick 8 - If you have a quadratic equation question in the Mathematics section, first find the sum and product of the roots. Several questions can be solved with these two values. 

Trick 9 - Check and recheck your calculations. 

Trick 10 - If you are unsure about a question, move onto the next. This will help in time management. You can come back to the question at the end of the paper. 

Trick 11 - The most important trick is to stay confident and positive. 


Sample Questions

Sample questions for JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B. Tech

  1. α is the relative error while determining the surface area of a sphere. What is the relative error in the determination of its volume? 
    1. 3/2 α
    2. 2/3 α
    3. 5/2 α
    4. α
  2. An automobile travels at 40 km/h. It can be stopped at a distance of 40m by applying brakes. If this automobile travels at 80 km/h, without skidding, what is the minimum stopping distance, in meters?
    1. 75m
    2. 100m
    3. 150m
    4. 160m
  3. A Carnot’s engine can work like a refrigerator between 250K and 300K. It obtains 500cal of heat from a reservoir at a lower temperature. What is the amount of work done in each cycle to make the refrigerator function?
    1. 420J
    2. 772J
    3. 2100J
    4. 2520J
  4. A sample of NaClO3 gets converted to NaCl by heat with a loss of 0.16g of oxygen. The residue becomes dissolved in water and gets precipitated as AgCl. What will be the mass of AgCl (in g) obtained? (Given: molar mass of AgCl=143.5 g mol−1)
    1. 0.35
    2. 0.41
    3. 0.48
    4. 0.54
  5. N2O5 gets decomposed to NO2 and O2. It follows first-order kinetics. After a duration of 50 minutes, the pressure inside the vessel rises from 50 mmHg to 87.5 mmHg. What will be the pressure of the gaseous mixture after 100 minutes at constant temperature?
    1. 175.0 mmHg
    2. 116.25 mmHg
    3. 136.25 mmHg
    4. 106.25 mmHg
  6. The ejection of the photoelectron from metal in the photoelectric effect experiment can be halted by applying 0.5 V when a radiation of 250 nm is used. What is the work function of the metal?
    1. 4eV
    2. 4.5 eV
    3. 5eV
    4. 5.5 eV
  7. If S is the set of all real values for which the system of linear equations - 

    x+y+z=2

    2x+y−z=3

    3x+2y+kz=4

    has a unique solution. What is S?

    1. an empty set
    2. equal to {0}
    3. equal to R
    4. equal to R−{0}
  8. n-digit numbers are formed by using three digits 2, 5, and 7. What is the smallest value of n for which 900 such distinct numbers can be formed?
    1. 6
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 9
  9. Suppose b is the first term of an infinite G.P. with a sum of five, then b lies in the interval -
    1. (−∞, −10)
    2. (−10, 0)
    3. (0, 10)
    4. [10, ∞)

Important Topics

JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B. Tech Paper - Important Topics

B.E/ B. Tech Important Topics for Physics

Topic Name
Heat & Thermodynamics Wave Optics Electrostatics
Ray Optics Photoelectric Effect Current Electricity & Capacitors
Electromagnetic Waves Oscillations Properties of Matter
Semiconductors Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Error & Instrument Analysis Rotation Bohr’s Atomic Model
Gravitation Kinematics Waves & Sound

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B.E/ B. Tech Important Topics for Chemistry

Topic Name
Atomic Structure d-Block Elements p-Block Elements
Gaseous & Liquid State Coordination Compound General Organic Chemistry
Electrochemistry Alkyl Halides Isomerism
Chemical Kinetics Aromatic Compounds Aldehydes and Ketones
Nuclear & Surface Chemistry Thermodynamics Carboxylic Acids & Its Derivatives
Chemical Bonding - -

B.E/ B. Tech Important Topics for Mathematics

Topic Name 
3 Dimensional Geometry Circle Application of Derivatives
Vectors Probability Distribution (Binomial + Mean & Variance) Conic Sections
Determinant & Matrices Definite Integral & Area Under the Curve Complex Number
Sequence & Series Limits, Continuity & Differentiability Quadratic Equation
Straight Line Functions Binomial Theorem & M. I.

Career Scope

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper Career Scope

Getting good scores in the JEE Main B.E/B. Tech paper will grant you admission into the top engineering colleges of the country. There are 23 IITs and 31 NITs in India. You can even take up JEE Advanced and get a seat in the most elite IITs. B.E/B. Tech is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course. The many disciplines that you can choose from for your B.E/B. Tech course are - 

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering

What after B.E/B.Tech? 

You have quite a few appealing options after B.E/B.Tech. 

  1. Pursue M.E/M. Tech where you can choose a specialization. 
  2. Get a Ph.D. in a related discipline. 
  3. Take up an MBA.
  4. Take up an engineering job. 
  5. Become an entrepreneur. 

Job Opportunities for B.E/B.Tech 

There are several job opportunities in both technical and non technical fields that you can pursue after graduating from B.E/B.Tech courses. 

Campus Placements

Every engineering college has a dedicated placement cell that works to get engineering graduates placed in well-established organizations. Generally, after B.E/B. Tech, students get hired for entry-level job roles by private companies in technical fields. If you take up jobs through campus placements, you can avail of relevant experience in the field of engineering before pursuing further studies.

PSU Jobs

B.E/B. Tech students can also apply for technical jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE). Several PSUs hire B.E/B. Tech students for entry-level jobs according to their GATE score. Some PSUs like CII, ISRO, and BARC conduct their own examinations to screen students for entry-level job positions.

Some of the top PSUs according to your specialization are - 

Civil Mechanical Electrical Electronics Computer Science
AAI BEL BEML AAI BEL
APGENCO BEML BHEL BHEL POWER GRID
APTRANSCO BHEL BPCL BPCL DRDO
DRDO BPCL BSNL DRDO GAIL
GAIL DRDO DRDO ISRO IOCL
HAL GAIL GAIL NALCO ISRO
HPCL HAL HPCL ONGC NLC
IOCL HPCL ISRO PGCIL NTPC
NALCO IOCL NTPC RITES ONGC
ONGC ONGC PGCIL WBSEDCL PGCIL

Jobs through Engineering Services Exam

The Engineering Services Exam is a national level screening test administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is a great choice for B.E/B. Tech students who wish to work for government jobs in varied sectors such as Defence, PWD, Railways, to name a few. This exam also has a non-technical component and a three-stage screening process, making it a very tough exam to crack.

Private Companies

For those B.E/B. Tech graduates who do not want to take up campus placements, they can apply to different private companies for a job. Students could take up employability tests like AMCAT and eLitmus to prove their technical prowess and enhance their chances of being chosen for a job. 

Top recruiters - 

  1. Accenture
  2. TCS
  3. Infosys
  4. Cognizant
  5. Tata Motors
  6. Bajaj

Expected Cut-off

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Expected Cut-off Rank for Top Colleges

College Name OR/CR CSE ECE ME EE/EEE
NIT Trichy OR 2060 5325 4154 5708
CR 5317 8011 12970 10353
NIT Rourkela OR 2253 8571 11662 4084
CR 9420 12009 20304 19168
NIT Surathkal OR 960 3378 6315 3456
CR 3181 5608 11788 6801
NIT Warangal OR 978 2919 4340 5270
CR 2341 2919 10209 8152
NIT Calicut OR 2201 8023 10629 9703
CR 10222 14769 20480 18966
NIT Kurukshetra OR 2268 8320 11195 9454
CR 6170 12067 18115 16273
NIT Durgapur OR 5611 12509 14511 13595
CR 12095 16098 22753 19325

Previous Year Paper Analysis

Previous Year JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper Analysis 

Having an understanding of how the previous years exam, JEE Main was conducted will give a better idea about what to expect for this year.

January Session

Shifts Exam Start Exam End
Shift I 09:30 AM 12:30 PM
Shift II 02:30 PM 05:30 PM

The detailed JEE Main Paper Analysis for B.E/ B. Tech paper is given below 

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper January 7, 2020 Shift I 

The morning shift on January 7 was conducted between 9:30 PM to 12:30 PM. The B.E/ B.Tech paper was divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

  • The Chemistry section was considered to be the easiest section out of all the 3 sections. A few candidates found Mathematics to be the toughest. Some others found Physics to be the toughest.
  • The paper was seen to be easier than the JEE Main question papers of 2019.
  • The Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions were moderately difficult.
  • A few questions in Mathematics were highly difficult and the section as a whole was considered time-consuming.
  • Some of the most asked topics in Mathematics were parabola, quadratic equations, probability, circles, permutation, and combination. Questions from calculus were very high in difficulty level. 
  • Many questions in Chemistry were based on quantum numbers and chemical bonds. 
  • Wave optics, resistance, projectile, magnetic field, and modern physics were the most asked topics in Physics.

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper January 7, 2020 Shift II

The afternoon shift timings were 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. Once again, B.E/B. Tech paper was identified to be easier compared to JEE Main question papers of the previous year. 

  • In conceptual terms, physics was defined as the hardest section.
  • Mathematics was also high in terms of the level of difficulty and time-consuming at the same time.
  • As most of the questions were from NCERT in Chemistry, it was scaled easily by the candidates in terms of difficulty level.
  • The syllabus of Classes 11 and 12 was spread throughout the paper in a balanced manner.
  • Nevertheless, there were more questions in the mathematics section from the syllabus of Class 12.
  • Numeric value-based problems were difficult in physics and simple in chemistry. But attempting these questions in mathematics got difficult as the section was long and thus, time-consuming. 
  • Mathematics had 3-4 integration questions and they were all easy to attempt. Probability problems were also simple in maths. 
  • In this year's paper, the weightage of organic chemistry was more compared with last year whereas inorganic chemistry had only 2-3 questions. 
  • A few questions emerged from Newton 's law of cooling.

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper January 8, 2020 Shift I 

The question paper was considered to be of a moderate difficulty level with Mathematics being the most time-consuming section.

  • The numerical value-based questions from Mathematics were found to be easy by the candidates. However, many candidates suggest that test takers must save 90 minutes for the Mathematics section because attempting the desired number of questions will be challenging.
  • The question paper covered the syllabus of Classes 11 and 12.
  • For Physics, the Class 11 syllabus seemed to have more weightage. 
  • The Chemistry section which is usually easy in terms of difficulty level was tough this time. Candidates were not expecting a lot of questions from inorganic chemistry. However, there was a fair amount of questions from the topic. 
  • One question from Chemistry came from environmental chemistry regarding greenhouse gases. There were about 2-3 questions from ionization enthalpy.
  • The Mathematics section had questions from Matrix and Determinants, Arithmetic Progression, Vector and 3D, Parabola, Calculus, and Conic sections. 

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper January 9, 2020 Shift I 

The Physics section was considered to be the toughest by test takers. 

  • Physics included a lot of formula-based questions.
  • The Mathematics section was easy in terms of difficulty level but it was quite time-consuming. Therefore, attempting the desired number of questions was challenging.
  • Many Chemistry questions were asked from NCERT with a few complex portions. 
  • There were 4-5 questions in the Mathematics section from Calculus.
  • Many questions asked in Physics were from thermodynamics, modern physics, resistance, and fluids. 
  • The Chemistry section had questions from coordination compounds. 6-8 questions were asked from inorganic chemistry while a majority of questions were from organic chemistry.

JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper January 9, 2020 Shift II

The Physics section was considered to be very tough by the test takers. 

  • The Chemistry section was considered the easiest. Many organic chemistry questions were asked from the exercises given in NCERT books.
  • The Mathematics section had an easy to moderate level of difficulty with high weightage given to the Class 12 syllabus.
  • Physics was found to be the most difficult section, and according to candidates, more weightage was given to the Class 11 syllabus.
  • Many questions in mathematics were asked from Vector, 3D, Probability, and AP. 
  • Moment of inertia and center of mass were some of the topics asked in Physics. 
  • Numerical value-based questions were conceptual and easy to attempt, provided that the test-takers had a clear conceptual base. 

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September Session

Shifts Exam Start Exam End
Shift I 09:00 AM 12:00PM
Shift II 03:00 PM 06:00 PM

JEE Main – Sept 6 (Morning Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

JEE Main September 6 morning session for BE/B.Tech was conducted successfully from 9:00 AM to 12: PM. Here's what test-takers said about the level of Paper-

  • Physics section was considered moderate to difficult and toughest in comparison to the other two sections.
  • Questions from Optics, Modern Physics, Electrostatics and Magnetism, EMI and thermodynamics were asked in physics.
  • Numerical Questions in Physics were mostly asked from class 11th syllabus while theoretical portion was mainly from class 12th.
  • Mathematics section was moderate to difficult following the earlier trend. Questions were lengthy and that made the paper a bit tougher.
  • Questions from Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra and Geometry had more weightage. The Conic section and 3-D had the toughest questions.
  • Chemistry was again the easiest of all the sections but had some tricky questions. NCERT based direct questions were asked. 
  • Questions from Chemical bonding, Coordination compound, were asked majorly. Inorganic chemistry had the most weightage.
  • An attempt of 38-42 questions will be considered a safe score.

JEE Main – Sept 6 (Afternoon Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

JEE Main 2020 September 6 Afternoon Session was held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Opinions of the students are mentioned below.

  • Chemistry was easy just like all the previous sessions but organic chemistry was a little tough for most of the students. Questions from Physical chemistry were easy to moderate, Inorganic chemistry was easy.
  • Inorganic chemistry consisted of questions from Elements, Acid and Bases. In Physical Chemistry, questions from Enthalpy, thermodynamics, Mole concepts were asked. 
  • Physics was considered to be tougher than maths and chemistry comparatively. Questions were conceptual and application-based just like the previous sessions. Numerical questions from mechanics were asked. No direct questions were asked.
  • Mathematics section was time-consuming therefore candidates believed it to be moderate to difficult level., No questions from integral calculus and circles were asked. Other sections of mathematics included questions from Vectors, Conic sections, Differential calculus, Algebra, etc.
  •  An attempt of 40-42 questions in the overall paper will be considered a safe score.

JEE Main – Sept 5 (Morning Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

B.E/B.Tech paper for morning shift of JEE Main September session Day 5 was conducted successfully from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon.

  • Continuing with the trend for the current session so far, Physics came across as the toughest section to the candidates.
  • Most of the questions in Physics were application based and time-consuming.
  • Numericals in the Physics questions were mostly from the syllabus of class 11th. Whereas, the theory-based questions were from the syllabus of class 12th. 
  • The initial reaction of candidates towards Mathematics was quite divided, some found it easy and for some, it was tougher than Physics as well.
  • Some questions in Mathematics were from the topics – Vectors, 3-D, Complex numbers, Integration, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry.
  • Chemistry had mostly factual questions, Chemical bonding and Coordination compounds proved to be important topics for the section. 
  • As per the experts, 36-40 questions with 90 percent accuracy can be counted as a good attempt. 

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JEE Main – Sept 5 (Afternoon Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

JEE Main afternoon shift on September 5, 2020 was conducted as per schedule between 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM. Paper Analysis for the same is as follows:

  • Many candidates pointed out that questions specially from Chemistry and Maths were similar to NTA Abhyas app mock test questions, in terms of pattern and difficulty level.
  • The Chemistry section had more questions from Inorganic chemistry than Organic.
  • As per experts, attempting 15-16 questions in Chemistry with 95% accuracy can be counted as a good attempt for the section.
  • Questions in the chemistry section were easy in terms of difficulty level, some candidates found the options to be very tricky. 
  • Physics questions were found to be difficult and mostly calculative, electrostatics was given weightage. 
  • Mathematics was scaled as easy to moderate as per difficulty level. 

JEE Main – Sept 4 (Morning Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper was conducted successfully from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, paper analysis for the same is as follows:

  • As per the initial reaction of the test takers, mathematics was easy to moderate, physics was moderate and chemistry was easy in terms of difficulty level.
  • Some candidates also observed that a lot of questions were quite similar to the mock tests of NTA Abhyas App.
  • Physics and Mathematics, both of these sections were found to be lengthy.
  • Molecular orbital theory was an important topic for the chemistry section.
  • Some topics from which questions were asked in Mathematics were calculus, measurements and 3-D geometry.
  • As per the experts, overall 35-45 questions with around 90% accuracy can be considered a good attempt for the paper. 

JEE Main – Sept 4 (Afternoon Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

Day 4 of JEE Main September session papers concluded successfully with the afternoon shift of B.E/B.Tech paper, the exam analysis as per the test takers is as follows:

  • The paper overall was found to be of easy to moderate difficulty level, physics being the most complex section.
  • Most of the candidates found mathematics easy surprisingly, length of the section however was a concern for the candidates.
  • Chemistry overall was scaled easy in terms of difficulty level, specially questions from organic chemistry were found to be easy by candidates.
  • Organic chemistry contributed around 6-7 questions to the chemistry section. 
  • There were a few tricky questions from chemistry in everyday life. 
  • Physics sections had some questions from mechanics, magnetism, electrostatics etc. 
  • Candidates who had also appeared for the January 2020 section found the paper much easier comparatively.

JEE Main – Sept 3 (Morning Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

B.E/B.Tech paper for morning shift of JEE Main september session Day 2 was conducted successfully from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon. 

  • Mathematics was observed to be the toughest section in terms of the difficulty level.
  • The paper was overall of a moderate difficulty level as per the initial reactions of the test takers.
  • Some candidates mentioned that more weightage was given to class 11th syllabus.
  • Numerical answer value based questions were particularly found to be lengthy.
  • Physics was scaled as moderate in terms of difficulty level, and chemistry the easiest of the 3 sections. 

JEE Main – Sept 3 (Afternoon Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

B.E/B.Tech Paper for the afternoon Shift was held successfully from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is how the exam was according to the examinees.

  • Mathematics Paper was lengthy and tricky just like the previous sessions. Questions from calculus had more weightage.
  • Vectors, 3-D Geometry, Complex numbers, Conic Sections questions were also asked.
  • Chemistry was again the easiest of all sections. Direct questions from NCERT were asked.
  • Around 7 questions from organic chemistry were asked. Integer type questions were a little tough and lengthy. Physical Chemistry was easy.
  • Physics was considered moderate and based on the application of concepts.
  • Questions from Modern Physics, Electromagnetism, Electrostatics and Rotational motion, were asked in physics.
  • Overall Paper was moderate level, and easier in comparison to January session. 

JEE Main – Sept 2 (Morning Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

Morning shift on September 2 concluded between 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon. B.E/ B. Tech paper is divided into three sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

  • The paper was overall of a moderate to difficult in terms of level of difficulty.
  • Physics was found to be the toughest section by the test takers.
  • Direct questions from NCERT were also spotted by candidates.
  • Mathematics was found to be of a moderate level but time consuming.
  • Some candidates pointed out that more weightage was given to class 12th syllabus.
  • Mathematics section questions were observed to be well spread out among all the topics.
  • Chemistry was the easiest of the three sections. However some of the questions from the section were found to be tricky.
  • Numerical value answer based questions were difficult to solve, while the paper was seen as easier in comparison to the January session. 

JEE Main – Sept 2 (Afternoon Shift) Paper Analysis for B.E/B.Tech

JEE Main Afternoon shift for B.E/B.Tech paper was conducted from 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM. Here is an analysis based on the reaction of the test takers:

  • The difficulty level of the paper was almost similar to the January session.
  • Mathematics was observed as the most difficult section out of the three. Around 12 questions were asked from Class 11th and 13 questions were asked from Class 12th syllabus. 
  • A couple of questions in maths were from the topic Vectors, five questions from Coordinate geometry and 4 questions from Algebra.
  • Chemistry was found to be easy with direct questions from NCERT. Questions from the Biomolecule test were asked from Organic Chemistry.
  • Chemistry consisted of 12 questions from class 11th and 13 questions from class 12th syllabus. 8 questions were asked from Organic, 9 from inorganic, and 8 from physical chemistry.
  • The paper was time consuming. A lot of candidates complained about not being able to attempt the number of questions as they per their plan. 
  • Physics section was scaled moderate in terms of difficulty level by the candidates.
  • In Physics around 11 questions were asked from Class 11th and 14 questions from Class 12th Syllabus. Five questions were asked from Mechanics and four from thermodynamics and three from Optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Paper FAQs

Ques. How can I prepare for JEE Main 2023 B.E/B.Tech?

Ans. To prepare for JEE Main B.E/B.Tech, 

  • Familiarize yourself with the topic-wise weightage of each section and devise a study plan accordingly. 
  • Refer to NCERT Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics books of Classes 11 and 12 along with additional textbooks and practice books. 
  • Make comprehensive notes and write all formulas down on a sheet of paper. 
  • Take mock tests regularly. 
  • Solve question papers from the previous years. 

Ques. What are the best books for JEE Main B.E/B.Tech?

Ans. The best books for JEE Main B.E/B.Tech are - 

  1. NCERT Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics books of Classes 11 and 12
  2. Concepts of Physics by H.C.Verma
  3. Practice Book Chemistry For JEE Main and Advanced 2020 by Arihant Experts
  4. Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics by A. Das Gupta

Ques. Is JEE Main B.E/B.Tech 2023 paper tough?

Ans. JEE MainB.E/B.Tech paper has a difficulty level that ranges from moderate to difficult. The Physics section is generally very challenging with MCQs and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The Chemistry section is generally easy with MCQs and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The Mathematics section is time consuming with MCQs and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Ques. Does JEE Main B.E/B.Tech has negative marking?

Ans. Yes, JEE Main B.E/B.Tech has some questions with negative marking. The paper has two types of questions - MCQs and Numerical Answer Type(NAT) questions. 20 MCQs and 5 NAT questions are to be answered in all sections. MCQs have negative marking (-1 for an incorrect answer) while NAT questions do not have negative marking (0 for an incorrect answer). 

Ques. What comes in the B.E/B.Tech paper?

Ans. B.E/B.Tech is the Paper 1 of JEE Main. The JEE Main B.E/B.Tech has three sections. Section I is the Physics Section. Section II is Chemistry and Section III is Mathematics. According to revised JEE Main 2023 B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern, 25 MCQs and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions are asked in all sections. Students will have to answer 25 MCQs and 5 NAT questions. The exam is conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode. 

Ques. How many times in a year can I take the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper?

Ans. The National Testing Agency has released a new set of rules according to which students can take up the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper four times in one year. If you choose to appear for the exam four times, then the best score will be considered your final score.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

JEE Main 2025 : 17 answered questions

Ques. What marks and rank are required in the JEE Mains exam for CSE in NIT Trichy?

To get admitted to NIT Trichy in 2024 you will have to look at the category-wise cut-off given in the following table. Category Cutoff General 936-5164 EWS 1032-3280 OBC-NCL 1071-1778 SC 499-1450 ST 767-1472 If you are a General category student, you will need to secure 75% in your 12th board to be part of the top 20th percentile and for SC/ST students it is 65%. You will be considered for admission if your rank is higher than the closing ranks. In 2023, the cutoff for JEE Main was 358-14406 rank....Read more

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Ques. Can I get into NIT Calicut with 93 percentile in JEE Main?

For admission into NITs, you must have obtained a good percentile in JEE MAIN 2024. 93 percentile will roughly correspond to a rank between 81,351-82,500. Now, here are the previous year cutoffs for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut- 2023 JEE MAIN Cutoff for NIT Calicut (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats) Branch HS OS Bio Technology 44304 38003 Chemical 34186 30047 Civil Engineering 45465 37216 CSE 10512 5256 ECE 15076 9358 Electrical & Electronics 20628 14740 Engineering Physics 26910 18337 Materials Science and Engineering 39572 38388 Mechanical Engineering 26786 22734 Production Engineering 45059 36530 Based on the previous year cutoffs, you can analyse and understand the basic rank requirement for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut.  Unfortunately, 93 percentile ( a rank roughly between 81,351-82,500) is not enough to get you a seat in NIT Calicut.  But the situation may be different if you are a reserved category candidate. You can visit the official JoSAA website for more information on 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for NIT Calicut-  https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/SeatAllotmentResult/CurrentORCR.aspx...Read more

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Ques. I got 95 percentile in JEE MAIN. Can I get admission into NIT Calicut with this score?

In general, candidates need a percentile between 85 to 95 for B.Tech admission in NITs.  However, this range may vary based on the categories of the students, and the NIT in question. Also, the admission depends on the rank obtained. Here are the expected 2024 cutoff percentile for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs- Expected JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs Category Percentile General 90+ PwD - EWS 74+ OBC 74+ SC 52 ST 37 I hope this answer provided you with some clarity on the expected cutoff percentile for B.Tech admission at top NITs like NIT Calicut. ...Read more

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Ques. What is the IIEST Shibpur Cutoff Rank in JEE Main for B.Tech admissions?

IIEST Shibpur is situated in West Bengal. It is a renowned institution that offers B.Tech courses to interested candidates. To gain admission into IIEST Shibpur, the candidates must meet the institution’s cutoff requirement. The cutoff is for the JEE Main exam, and those who fulfil this requirement have to attend the subsequent CSAB/JOSAA counselling. This cutoff serves as a benchmark, ensuring that only candidates who meet the specified rank can apply for the B.Tech programmes at IIEST Shibpur. Here is the 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech Admissions at IIEST Shibpur (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats)- IIEST Shibpur Cutoff 2023 for B.Tech Admissions  Branch HS OS Aerospace Engineering 33167 23280 Civil Engineering 49928 52036 Computer Science and Engineering 11666 13711 Electrical Engineering 23153 28582 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 18868 21207 Information Technology 18259 16809 Mechanical Engineering 29101 37579 Metallurgy and MaterialsEngineering 48023 51002 Mining Engineering 53265 54788 I hope you’ve got an idea of the JEE MAIN cutoff trend at IIEST Shibpur for its B.Tech admissions. ...Read more

Answer By 29 May 24


Ques. Is 20,000 rank in JEE Main enough to get me a seat in DTU?

First of all, congratulations on securing such an impressive rank in JEE Main 2024. I am a second year B.Tech IT student at DTU. 20,000 is a pretty good rank and it will open ample branch options for you, even more if you are a Delhi Candidate. I have mentioned below the previous year JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU- JEE MAIN 2023 Cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU (General Category) Branch Non-Delhi Candidate Delhi Candidate B.Tech Computer Engineering 6,224 13,345 B.Tech Information Technology 8,047 16,364 B.Tech Software Engineering 10,742 19,967 B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 14,191 22,844 B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 17,427 31,328 B.Tech Electrical Engineering 26,778 45,966 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 34,761 58,304 B.Tech Engineering Physics 35,157 60,976 B.Tech Automotive Engineering 38,448 68,769 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 1,55,628 97,229 B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering 1,67,573 99,535 B.Tech Civil Engineering 1,83,336 5,84,235 B.Tech Biotechnology 1,99,849 7,06,173 B.Tech Environmental Engineering 2,03,503 8,81,148 Unfortunately, a rank of 20,000 in JEE MAIN won’t fetch you a seat in Computer Engineering / IT / Software Engineering at DTU. You won’t get admission into Mathematics & Computing or ECE if you are a non-delhi candidate. But all the other branches will be most certainly open for you. In case you are a Delhi candidate, things will be even more in your favor. I hope you choose a good branch at DTU, and begin your journey at this esteemed engineering college....Read more

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