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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023- No new changes have been made in JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023. As per the latest JEE Main exam pattern, the question paper consists of two sections- Section A with 20 MCQs and Section B with 10 numerical value questions of which candidates have to attempt any five. Unlike the previous years’ both sections in JEE Main 2023 have a negative marking of -1.
- NTA had introduced this option of internal choices after the reduction in Class 12th syllabus in 2021. Also Check JEE Main 2023 Syllabus
- Another major change introduced in JEE Main Exam Pattern is that the exam is now conducted in 13 languages.
- It must be noted that in 2020, the total questions in B.E/B.Tech paper were reduced from 90 to 75, this change had been reversed in JEE Main 2021, however, the number of questions that were to be attempted per section remained the same i.e. 25.
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Highlights of JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023
| Parameters | JEE Main 2023 – B.E./B. Tech | JEE Main 2023 – B. Arch | JEE Main 2023 – B. Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | CBT Mode | Mathematics and Aptitude- CBT Mode Drawing- Pen and paper mode | CBT Mode |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Objective Type |
| Number of questions (Asked) | 90 (30 questions from each subject) | 82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Number of questions (To be Answered) | 75 (25 questions from each subject) | 77 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 100 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Type of Questions | 60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct option) + 30 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) | Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQ + Drawing- 2 Questions | Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQs + Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Drawing Test: 2 questions of 100 marks | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. |
| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
| Medium of paper | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities) Regional Languages | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities) Regional Languages | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities) Regional Languages |
Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 - Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.)
- Sections/ Parts:
- Part I - Physics
- Part II - Chemistry
- Part III – Mathematics
- Number of Questions Asked – 90 questions with 30 questions per section.
- Maximum Questions to Answer – 75 Questions with 25 questions per section
- Nature of Questions – 20 MCQs + 10 Numeric Value Answer Based Questions (for each section)
- Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Section B.
- Exam Mode – Computer Based Test Mode
- Exam Duration – 3 hours | For candidates with 40% disability – 4 hours
- Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
- Marking Scheme – All questions in Physics, Chemistry and Maths sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct response.
- Negative Marking – For each incorrect answer in MCQs,1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, and a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.
Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | ||
| Physics | 20 | 10* | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10* | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10* | 100 |
| Total | 90 questions | 300 marks | |
| JEE Main Question Papers for B.Arch and B.Plan | JEE Main Question Papers for Physics |
| JEE Main Question Papers for Maths | JEE Main Question Papers for Chemistry |
Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 – Paper 2 (B.Arch)
- The exam will be conducted partially in computer-based and pen-paper mode.
- JEE Main exam pattern for B. Arch Paper will include objective (online) as well as drawing questions (offline).
- This paper is a gateway for admission to UG architecture courses.
- Sections/ Parts- Type of Questions:
- Part I – Mathematics – 20 MCQs + 10 numeric value based questions
- Part II – Aptitude Test – 50 MCQs
- Part III – Drawing Test – 2 Questions
- Total Number of Questions (Asked)– 82 questions
- Total Number of Questions (To be Answered) – 77 questions (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2)
- Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Mathematics.
- Exam Duration – 3 Hours
- Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
- Marking Scheme – All questions in Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning based sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct response. For JEE Main Drawing Test, marks will be allotted on the basis of candidate’s drawing skills.
- Negative Marking – For each incorrect answer in MCQs,1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, with a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.
Subject wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 + 10* | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing | 02 | 100 |
| Total | 77 questions | 400 marks |
Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 – Paper 3 (B.Planning)
- The exam will be conducted partially in computer-based test mode.
- Sections/ Parts:
- Part I – Mathematics – 20 MCQs + 5 Numeric value based questions
- Part II – Aptitude Test – 50 MCQs
- Part III – Planning Based Objective Type – 25 MCQs
- Total Number of Questions (Asked) – 105
- Total Number of Questions (To be Answered) – 100 questions.
- Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Mathematics.
- Exam Duration – 3 Hours
- Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
- Marking Scheme – All questions in Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning Based sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct answer.
- Negative Marking – For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, with a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.
Subject wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 + 10* | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Planning Based Objective Type | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 marks |
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JEE Main 2023 Official Sample Papers
NTA has published sample question paper for B.Planning, sample paper for numerical value questions and sample numerical questions for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry section:
| Particulars | Download Links |
|---|---|
| JEE Main B.Planning Paper | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Numeric Value Questions | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Mathematics Numeric Questions | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Chemistry Numeric Questions | Download |
| JEE Main Sample Physics Numeric Questions | Download |
JEE Main Total Marks
From 2019 onwards, NTA has been the conducting body of the exam and has been granted authority to set and develop JEE Main Exam Pattern.
- A major change introduced by NTA in 2022 was with respect to the total marks of the question paper.
- Earlier JEE Main had two papers, B.E/ B.Tech for a total of 360 marks and B. Arch /B. Planning, for a total of 390 marks.
- From this year onwards, a separate paper was introduced for B. Planning. The total marks for each of the papers has also been modified. B.E/ B. Tech paper is now for 300 marks. B. Arch Paper is for 400 marks and B. Planning paper is also for 400 marks.
- Candidates can have a look at the section-wise distribution JEE Main total marks for all the 3 papers:
JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Paper
| Subjects | Maximum Questions to Answer | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
JEE Main B. Arch Paper
| Subjects | Maximum Questions to Answer | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 |
JEE Main B. Planning Paper
| Subjects | Maximum Questions to Answer | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Planning | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
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JEE Main 2023 Syllabus
JEE Main 2023 Syllabus is based mainly on topics covered in Class 11th and 12th. The section-wise topics from JEE Main Syllabus to focus on for each of the papers are:
JEE Main Paper 1 Syllabus
Physics -
| Section A – Theory | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Physics and Measurement | Unit 2: Kinematics | Unit 3: Laws of Motion | Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power | Unit 5: Rotational Motion |
| Unit 6: Gravitation | Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids | Unit 8: Thermodynamics | Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases | Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves |
| Unit 11: Electrostatics | Unit 12: Current Electricity | Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 16: Optics | Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei | Unit 19: Electronic Devices | Unit 20: Communication Systems |
| Section B – Practical | ||||
| Unit 21: Experimental Skills | ||||
Chemistry -
| Section A: Physical Chemistry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Unit 2: States of Matter | Unit 3: Atomic Structure | Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | |
| Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics | Unit 6: Solutions | Unit 7: Equilibrium | Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | |
| Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics | Unit 10: Surface Chemistry | - | - | |
| Section B: Inorganic Chemistry | ||||
| Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | Unit 13: Hydrogen | Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | |
| Unit 15: P-Block Elements | Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements | Unit 17: Coordination Compounds | Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry | |
| Section C: Organic Chemistry | ||||
| Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Unit 21: Hydrocarbons | Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | |
| Unit 23: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Unit 25: Polymers | Unit 26: Biomolecules | |
| Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life | Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | - | - | |
Mathematics -
| Unit 1: Sets, Relations, and Functions | Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants | Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations |
| Unit 5: Mathematical Induction | Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | Unit 7: Sequences and Series | Unit 8: Limit Continuity, and Differentiability |
| Unit 9: Integral Calculus | Unit 10: Differential Equations | Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry | Unit 12: Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Unit 13: Vectoral Algebra | Unit 14: Statistics and Probability | Unit 15: Trigonometry | Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning |
JEE Main B. Arch and B. Planning Syllabus
The section for Mathematics for B.Arch and B.Planning is the same as for Paper 1 with the same sets of topics to focus on. The different topics for Aptitude for Part 1 and Part 2 are as follows:
Aptitude Syllabus for Part 1 -
- Surfaces and objects associated with Architecture and as building elements.
- Familiarization with places, relevant people, structures/buildings and materials/objects.
- Capability of visualizing various sides of 3D items.
- Transformation capabilities of 3D objects from 2D drawings.
- Mental Capability of Analytical & Reasoning concepts.
Aptitude Syllabus for Part 2 -
- Structure and drawing of geometrical or dynamic shapes & examples in pencil.
- 3D perception: Analyzing and developing concepts about scale and object proportions, building structures & components, shading surface, agreement, and complexity.
- Change of structures between both 2D and 3D figures and their inter-relations, subtraction, surface & volume development, plan generation, heights.
Drawing Test Syllabus -
- Portraying of scenes and exercises from memory of urbanscape and scenes for open spaces, festivals, markets, road scenes, landmarks, recreational spaces, waterway fronts, wildernesses, trees, plants, etc.
- Making two dimensional and three-dimensional pieces utilizing given shapes and structures.
Planning Based Questions
- General Awareness with regard to government programs/schemes, development issues etc.
- Critical thinking, Comprehension, Analytical skills, Map reading skills, Graphs, Charts, Simple statistics etc.
- CBSE Class X Social Sciences
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| JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus | JEE Main Physics Syllabus | JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus | JEE Main B.Arch & B.Plan Syllabus |
JEE Main 2023 Online Mock Test
JEE Main Mock Tests can prove to be a very good resource for the test takers in terms of understanding JEE Main Exam Pattern. NTA provides official mock tests for JEE Main aspirants on its official website i.e. nta.ac.in. 18 mock tests are available in total , which can be accessed in English, Hindi, and Gujarati language. The facility to take a mock test at TPCs is completely free of cost. No charge will be asked for the test. However, this test should not be taken as a sample paper for the exam and it doesn’t need any login detail. Check JEE Main Mock Test- Registration, Guidelines and Preparation Tips
Free online Mock Tests have been released by BIE Telangana for JEE Main 2023. The tests will be available as daily, weekly and grand mock test series. This initiative was taken for the assistance of candidates preparing for JEE Main 2023 coming session, considering the ongoing lockdown.Aspirants can register for free online classes by logging onto tsibe.cgg.gov.in. The test will be available in English and Telugu medium, completely free of cost to all the students.Candidates can also access the mock tests through their smartphones by downloading the mobile application. Register Here
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JEE Main Questions
- JEE Main Syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum, candidates must have their basics clear with regard to the CBSE syllabus of class 11 and 12 Chemistry, mathematics and physics.
- JEE Main Questions Mathematics: The mathematics section often is considered the toughest by the aspirants. It is time-consuming and therefore memorizing math questions will not help you score high in the test. The ideal time to complete one question of mathematics is about 92- 100 seconds.
- JEE Main Questions Physics: Physics questions are twisted and it is often seen as the toughest section in JEE Main. The trick to solve Physics Questions is to bring the problem to a familiar situation so that the complexity of it reduces. The ideal time to attempt a physics question is 85-90 seconds.
- JEE Main Questions Chemistry: JEE Main Chemistry is divided into Physical, Organic and Inorganic, Candidates are often advised to solve chemistry first in JEE Main Question Paper, as the solutions are direct in comparison to physics and math and therefore candidates can invest the extra time in the other 2 sections. Average ideal time to attempt a chemistry question is 60 – 65 seconds.
Read More on JEE Main Question Paper
A basic distribution of number of questions in terms of the difficulty level of B.E/ B. Tech paper of JEE Main January session is tabulated below:
| Sections | Tough | Medium | Easy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4 | 11 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| Physics | 2 | 7 | 16 |
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JEE Main 2021 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 4 (May/August)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 26, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 26, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 27, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 27, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 31, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 31, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Sept 1, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | Sept 2, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | Sept 2, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Planning | Sept 2, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch & B.Planning | Sept 2, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | Sept 9, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch & B.Planning | Sept 9, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Planning | Sept 9, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 3 (April/July)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 20, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 20, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 22, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 25, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 25, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 27, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | July 27, 2021 | 2 | Available Soon |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 3, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 3, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 4, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | Aug 4, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (March)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 16, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 16, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 17, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 17, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 18, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | March 18, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (February)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | February 23, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Planning | February 23, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch & B Planning | February 23, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 24, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 24, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 25, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 25, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 26, 2021 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | February 26, 2021 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs
JEE Main 2020 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (September)
| Paper/Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | September 1, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | September 1, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Planning | September 1, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch & B.Planning | September 1, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 2, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 2, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 3, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 3, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 4, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 4, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 5, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 5, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 6, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | September 6, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (January)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | January 6, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | January 6, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Planning | January 6, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.Arch & B.Planning | January 6, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 8, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 8, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 9, 2020 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 9, 2020 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2019 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs
JEE Main 2019 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (April)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | April 7, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 7, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 9, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 9, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 10, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 10, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 12, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 12, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2019 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (January)
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | January 8, 2019 | 2a | Check Here |
| B.Arch | January 8, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 9, 2019 | 1 (Set 2) | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 9, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 10, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 10, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 11, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.Arch | January 11, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 11, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 12, 2019 | 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | January 12, 2019 | 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2018 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs
| JEE Main 2018 Paper/ Subject | JEE Main 2018 Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main 2018 Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8 | Offline- Code A | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8 | Offline-Code B | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8 | Offline-Code C | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8 | Offline-Code D | Available Soon |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 15 | Online- Shift 1 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 15 | Online-Shift 2 | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 16 | Online-Shift 1 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2017 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs
| JEE Main 2017 Paper/ Subject | JEE Main 2017 Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main 2017 Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 2 | Offline- Code A | Available Soon |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 2 | Offline- Code B | Available Soon |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 2 | Offline- Code C | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 2 | Offline- Code D | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 2 | Offline- Code W | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 2 | Offline- Code X | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 2 | Offline- Code Y | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 8 | Online | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 9 | Online | Check Here |
JEE Main 2016 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs
| JEE Main 2016 Paper/ Subject | JEE Main 2016 Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main 2016 Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 3 | Offline- Code E | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 3 | Offline- Code F | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 3 | Offline- Code G | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 3 | Offline- Code H | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 3 | Offline- Code S | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 3 | Offline- Code T | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 3 | Offline- Code U | Check Here |
| B.Arch | April 3 | Offline- Code V | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 9 | Online- CBT | Check Here |
| B.E./ B.Tech | April 10 | Online- CBT | Available Soon |
Best Books for JEE Main Preparation
| Chemistry | Mathematics | Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd | Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit Agarwal | Mechanics Part-1 & 2 by DC Pandey |
| Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee | Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit Agarwal | Understanding Physics for JEE Main & Advanced Waves & Thermodynamics by DC Pandey |
| Numerical Chemistry 22/e by P Bahadur | Calculus and Analytic Geometry by Thomas and Finney | Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma - Volume 1 and Volume 2 |
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Paper Attempting Tips for JEE Main 2023
- Candidates are adviced to attempt the chemistry section first as there are a considerable number of direct questions in this section. Therefore this section is less time consuming and scoring than the other two.
- It is not advisable for candidates to try to attempt all the questions. Candidates should have a clear idea of how many questions they need to attempt accurately to get their desired percentage.
- Candidates must try to attempt graph-based questions as they are easy in terms of attempting. They can be approached with different parameters like inserting values etc to eliminate wrong options.
- Don’t give equal time to all the three sections. Experts suggest to give a maximum of 40-45 minutes to chemistry section and then divide the rest of the time between maths and physics as per the convenience and caliber of the candidates.
- Candidates often jump on conclusions intuitively while solving the questions. If you find yourself doing this mistake then try to write the information given in the question separately to make sure that you rely on facts while problem solving.
JEE Main Weightage of Important Topics
For a productive preparation plan, candidates must have their priorities straight. With hard work, an exam like JEE Main also demands smart work. We have given the section – wise JEE Main weighatge for candidates to have a better plan.
JEE Main Weightage – Physics
JEE Main Weightage for physics in terms of the number of questions from various topics is tabulated below:
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 1 | 3.33% |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 10.00% |
| Capacitor | 1 | 3.33% |
| Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism | 2 | 6.67% |
| Alternating Current | 2 | 6.67% |
| KTG & Thermodynamics | 2 | 6.67% |
| SHM | 1 | 3.33% |
| Sound Waves | 1 | 3.33% |
| KInematics | 1 | 3.33% |
| Work Power Energy | 1 | 3.33% |
| Kinematics | 1 | 3.33% |
| Laws of motion | 1 | 3.33% |
| Work,Power and Energy | 1 | 6.67% |
| Centre Of Mass | 2 | 6.67% |
| Rotational Dynamics | 2 | 6.67% |
| Modern Physics | 2 | 6.67% |
| NLM | 1 | 3.33% |
| Elasticity | 1 | 3.33% |
| Wave Optics | 2 | 6.67% |
| Error | 1 | 3.33% |
| Circular Motion | 1 | 3.33% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | 3.33% |
| Semiconductors | 1 | 3.33% |
| Communication System | 1 | 3.33% |
| Total | 30 | 100% |
JEE Main Weightage – Chemistry
Certain topics have been exam favorites over the years and must be given more time and effort as compared to other topics. Here is a list of such topics from the Chemistry syllabus of JEE Main along with their expected weightage in the exam. Check JEE Main Practice Papers
| Important Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, and Polymers | 7% |
| Transition Elements & Coordination Chemistry | 9% |
| Periodic Table and Representative elements | 6% |
| General Organic Chemistry | 6% |
| Chemical Bonding | 6% |
| Atomic Structure | 5% |
JEE Main Weightage – Mathematics
Mathematics as a section is present in all the 3 papers of JEE Main, topic-wise weightage for JEE Main mathematics is tabulated below:
| JEE Main Mathematics Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Coordinate Geometry | 17% |
| Differential Calculus | 17% |
| Integral Calculus | 14% |
| Matrices and Determinants | 7% |
| Sequence and Series | 7% |
| Trigonometry | 7% |
| Quadratic Equation | 3% |
| Probability | 3% |
| Permutation and Combination | 3% |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3% |
| Statistics | 3% |
| Algebra | 3% |
| Binomial Theorem | 3% |
| Complex Numbers | 3% |
JEE Main Weightage – Aptitude
Aptitude section will be present in both B. Arch and B. Planning paper. The following table elucidates the most important topics from the JEE Main 2023 syllabus with weightage for the Aptitude Test in Paper 2:
| Important Topics for Aptitude | Marking Weightage |
|---|---|
| Awareness of Places, persons, buildings and materials | 2-3% |
| Texture and Objects related to Architecture | 2-3% |
| Visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings | 3-4% |
| Visualizing Different sides of 3D Objects | 3% |
| Mental Ability | 2% |
| Analytical Reasoning | 1-2% |
| Color Texture | 1-2% |
| Contrast and Harmony | - |
| Building Forms and Elements | - |
| 3D- Perception and Appreciation of scale and proportion of objects. | 2-3% |
JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines
- Candidates who are appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 will have to bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers, color pencils or crayons.
- Candidates will be instructed to open the seal of the Test Booklet 5 minutes before the test commences. They must confirm that the Test Booklet Code printed on Side-2 of the Answer Sheet is similar to the one printed on the Test Booklet. If there is a mismatch, it must be reported to the invigilator and get it replaced.
- Candidates will be allowed to carry a cardboard or a clip board with nothing written on it to the exam hall as a pad to keep the exam paper on it to write smoothly.
- Candidates should not carry any ball pens to the exam hall. It will be provided at the exam hall.
- Candidates will be provided with rough sheets to work out the calculations or any other rough work. These sheets have to be returned to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.
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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs
Ques. How many Non MCQ questions have been included in B.E/ B. Tech Paper of JEE Main 2023?
Ans. 30 questions for which answer will be a numerical value have been included in B.E/ B. Tech paper of JEE Main 2023. All the 3 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics will have 30 questions each. Out of which there will be 20 MCQs and 10 Numeric Value based questions. Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions. Candidates should note that as per the revised marking scheme there will be a negative marking in the case of both MCQs and Numeric value answer based questions. For incorrect responses -1 mark will be decucted.
Ques. What are the changes in B. Arch paper pattern in JEE Main 2023?
Ans. There will be separate papers for B. Arch and B. Planning this year. B. Arch paper will be of 400 marks in total consisting of 77 questions. The marks and question distribution of B. Arch Paper JEE Main 2023 is as follows:
- Part I- Mathematics: 30 Questions of 100 marks (Out of 30 Questions, there will be 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Based Questions)
- Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions.
- Part II- Aptitude: 50 MCQs of 200 marks
- Part III- Drawing: 2 Questions of 100 marks
Marking Scheme: MCQs will fetch 4 marks for every correct response and I mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Numerical Value questions will also have a negative marking this year. Drawing questions will be marked as per the drawing skills of the candidate.
Ques. Can I apply for both B. Arch and B. Planning papers?
Ans. Yes, you can apply for both B. Arch and B. Planning papers. Your exam duration will be of 3 hours 30 minutes in such a case.
Ques. What is the weightage of JEE Main Kinematics Questions?
Ans. Kinematics is an essential very chapter not only because its weight age is high but also because it is the most basic chapter of mechanics and can be applied in almost any topic of physics. Candidates must make sure that they have conceptual clarity when it comes to Kinematics.
Ques. Is JEE Main and JEE Advanced syllabus the same?
Ans. Unlike JEE main, JEE Advanced includes a few extra topics apart from class 12th syllabus. JEE main does not include some of the topics of JEE Advanced, For e.g. Thermal Physics is included in JEE Advanced but is not asked in JEE main. Similarly, Electrochemistry is included in JEE Advanced but not in JEE main.
Ques. I am from commerce, Can I sit for the B. Planning paper?
Ans. As per the B. Planning eligibility criteria, candidate of any stream who has passed 12th /qualifying examination with 50 % marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination is eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed class 12th / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE Main 2023.
Ques. What is the marking scheme for questions which have to be answered by a numerical value?
Ans. Like MCQs, Numerical value based questions will also have a negative marking of -1 this year. Each correct answer will fetch +4 marks in case of MCQs or numerical value based questions.
Ques. Is JEE Main easy?
Ans. Lakhs of candidates appear for JEE Main every year, the exam is a gateway to top engineering colleges in the country. The level of difficulty of the exam can not be underestimated mainly because of the high level of competition. But with a proper plan, accurate resources and dedication, one can definitely make it to the required rank range.
Ques. Has the time duration of the exam also changed with the change in the number of questions and marks?
Ans. No, the time duration for all the 3 papers – B.E/ B. Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning papers will remain of 3 hours. However if one wishes to take both B. Arch and B. Planning papers, the duration will be of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Ques. Are there good options for JEE Main Video Lectures?
Ans. NTA has provided online video lectures by IIT Faculty and experts for the preparation of JEE Main . The steps to access the video lectures are as follows:
- Visit the official website of NTA i.e. nta.ac.in.
- Click on the “CONTENT BASED LECTURES - FOR JEE MAIN AND NEET-UG BY IIT PROFESSORS / SUBJECT EXPERTS” tab.
- You will be redirected to the page containing the name of different subjects.
- Choose the video lecture by clicking on the subject.
Ques. Can we carry our own calculator at the exam center or we will be provided online calculator?
Ans. No calculator will be allowed to carry at the exam center and there will not be any online calculator. All of the calculations have to be done on the rough sheet.
Ques. Can I crack JEE Main without coaching?
Ans. The need for a coaching center to go about the preparation is totally subjective and depends upon the student’s caliber and preference. Coaching centers can provide you with a direction through their guidance and can bring regularity in the study pattern. Your performance will also be constantly analyzed, helping you improve. On the other hand, self-study has its own advantages. You can save traveling time, energy and money. In the case of self-study, be very focused during school lectures and take help from your school teachers for doubt clarification.
Ques. What will be the level of difficulty for JEE Main 2023 exam?
Ans. There are high chances of the moderately high level of difficulty for JEE Main 2023 exam due to its high competency level.
Ques. What is the importance of Organic Chemistry in JEE Main?
Ans. Organic Chemistry has weightage of at least 30-35% of chemistry part in JEE Main. Important topics of organic chemistry are general organic chemistry, alcohol, phenols and ether, aldehydes and ketones.
Ques. What will be the mode of language in JEE Main Paper 1?
Ans. JEE Main Paper 1 will be available in both English and Hindi languages. However, for the exam centres chosen in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the paper will also be available in Gujarati language.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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