Wondering if JEE Main 2024 is going to be easy or tough? It’s a common question on every student’s mind as everyone is preparing hard for the exam. To tackle this curiosity, taking a look at the question paper patterns from the last three years is key.
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Analyzing past papers will help you understand what to expect, spot exam patterns, and get ready for the JEE Main 2024 exam day. This examination is a crucial step for those aspiring to pursue undergraduate programs in engineering.
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NTA designs the JEE Main exam paper in such a way that each section of the paper which is Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry mostly consists of the questions from the class 11 and 12 syllabus.
As per the student’s review analysis from the previous year 2023, the Mathematics exam was the most difficult one of all the three sections, and chemistry and physics were moderately difficult to attempt.
JEE Main 2024 Question Paper Pattern
Given below is the JEE Main exam pattern 2024:
| Paper | Paper 1 ( B.E./B.Tech.) | Paper 2 A (B.Arch.) | Paper 2 B (B.Planning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing | Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning |
| No of Questions | 30 questions in each subject: Section A- 20 Section B- 10 Total – 90 | Maths – 30 Aptitude – 50 Drawing – 2 Total – 82 | Maths – 30 Aptitude – 50 Planning – 25 Total – 105 |
| Language | English & Hindi | English & Hindi | English & Hindi |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Mode of Examination | CBT (Computer Based Test) | -Computer-based for Mathematics, Aptitude, and planning -Offline for Drawing | -Computer-based for Mathematics, Aptitude, and planning -Offline for Drawing |
| Question Pattern | 60 MCQs and 30 Numeric Value Questions | Objective Type Questions and Numeric Values except for Drawing | Objective Type Questions and Numeric Values except for Drawing |
| Marking Scheme | Computer-based for Mathematics, Aptitude, and planning and offline for Drawing | 4 marks for the correct answer and -1 for the wrong answer (no negative marking for unanswered questions) | 4 marks for the correct answer and -1 for the wrong answer(no negative marking for unanswered questions) |
JEE Main Last 3 Year Paper Analysis
Based on research, we have provided the JEE Main exam paper analysis for years 2023, 2022, and 2021 along with the list of most focused topics in the exams:
JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis For 2023
The JEE Main 2023 session 1 exam paper was said to be the same as the previous year, there were no major changes in the exam pattern, marks, or questions asked. Let’s begin the paper analysis for JEE Main 2023 session 1 examination.
In the table below, we have given a comprehensive subject-wise paper analysis and level of exam for the JEE Main 2023 session 1 examination:
| Particular | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of questions asked from Class 11 | 13 – 15 questions | 1 – 7 questions | 10 – 16 questions |
| No. of questions asked from Class 12 | 15 – 17 questions | 3 – 7 questions | 13 – 18 questions |
| Level of exam | Difficult | Moderate to easy | Moderate |
JEE Main Session 2 Paper Analysis For 2023
The level of examination in the JEE Main 2023 session 2 paper was easier as compared to the session 1 examination. Check the JEE Main 2023 session 2 paper analysis below:
| Particular | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of questions asked from Class 11 | 13 – 14 questions | 1 – 8 questions | 10 – 16 questions |
| No. of questions asked from Class 12 | 15 – 16 questions | 3 – 8 questions | 10 – 17 questions |
| Level of exam | Moderate to easy | Moderate to easy | Moderate |
JEE Main 2023 Session 1 & 2 Focused Topics
Here is a list of the topics of the most asked questions from JEE Main 2023 session 1 and 2 examinations:
- Physics– Unit, 1D, Work Power Energy, Rigid body, SHM, Elasticity, KTG Thermo, Gravitation, Electrostatics, Current, Capacitor, Magnetism, EMI, AC, EM Wave, Geometrical, Optics.
- Organic Chemistry– Electronic Displacement Effect, Carbonyl Compound, Carboxylic Acid & Amines, Aromatic Compound, Biomolecule, Polymer, and POC.
- Inorganic Chemistry– Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding, Co-ordination Compound, Metallurgy, s-Block, p-Block, d & f-Block, Salt Analysis, and Environmental Chemistry.
- Physical Chemistry– Mole Concept, Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics & TC, Liquid Solutions, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry.
- Mathematics– Sequence & Progression, Complex Number, Binomial Theorem, Permutation & Combination, Matrices.
JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis For 2022
As per the paper analysis, the mathematics examination was the toughest of all in the JEE Main 2022 session 1 paper. Check the session 1 paper analysis for JEE Main 2022 here:
| Particular | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of questions asked from Class 11 | 12 – 14 questions | 2 – 7 questions | 9 – 15 questions |
| No. of questions asked from Class 12 | 14 – 19 questions | 5 – 10 questions | 14 – 19 questions |
| Level of exam | Easy | Easy | Difficult |
JEE Main Session 2 Paper Analysis For 2022
In JEE Main 2022 session 2 paper, the Mathematics paper was also difficult as the session 1:
| Particular | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of questions asked from Class 11 | 13 – 15 questions | 1 – 9 questions | 11 – 15 questions |
| No. of questions asked from Class 12 | 15 – 17 questions | 5 – 8 questions | 16 – 20 questions |
| Level of exam | Easy | Moderate to easy | Difficult |
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 & 2 Focused Topics
Check out the subject-wise list of the most asked topics in the JEE Main 2022 session 1 and 2 examinations.
- Physics– KTG Theorem, Gravitation, Magnetism, Electromagnetism, SHM Waves, Properties of Matter, Modern Physics, Optics, AC, and EM Wave.
- Chemistry: Organic Chemistry- Carboxylic Acid & Amines, Aromatic Compound, Biomolecule, Polymer & POC, Hydrocarbon, and Halogen Derivative.
- Inorganic Chemistry- Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding, Co-ordination Compound, Metallurgy, s-Block, p-Block, d & f-Block, and Environmental Chemistry.
- Physical Chemistry- Mole concept, Thermodynamics & TC, Liquid Solutions, Kinetics, and Electrochemistry.
- Mathematics- 3-D, Limit & Continuity, Application of Derivations, Definite Integrations, Differential Equation, Algebra, and Matrics.
JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis For 2021
The JEE Main 2021 session 1 paper had the most questions asked from the class 12 syllabus in all the subjects, also the examination was on the easier side.
| Particular | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of questions asked from Class 11 | 9 – 12 questions | 7 – 9 questions | 2 – 9 questions |
| No. of questions asked from Class 12 | 7 – 15 questions | 9 – 11 questions | 7 – 15 questions |
| Level of exam | Moderate | Moderate to easy | Moderate to easy |
If you have any questions related to the JEE Main 2024 last three-year paper analysis, feel free to ask in the comment section provided below.
JEE Main 2024 Last Three-Year Paper Analysis FAQs
Ans- Physics was the toughest paper out of the three subjects in the JEE Main 2023 session 1 exam.
Ans- Mathematics is the toughest and trickiest section in the overall JEE Main examination.
Ans- No, candidates must also go through other study materials and textbooks and not only rely upon NCERT for JEE Main 2024 session 1 preparation.
Ans- Yes, every year many questions are asked about the topic of Thermodynamics and JEE Main exams.
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