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JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

The JEE Main exam was started in 2002 about 20 years ago since then the NTA (National Testing Agency) has conducted several exams through JEE Main Question papers in various sessions and shifts. Thus, to help JEE aspirants in their preparation for the upcoming JEE exam, here we provide JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper session wise, shift-wise, and year wise for free of cost in PDF file format.

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Shift-wise JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

The JEE Main exam is held in two shifts: Morning shift and Evening shift. Morning shift starts at 9 am and ends at 12 pm where the JEE evening shift exam is held from 3 pm to 6 pm. Questions in each shift are tweaked so that appearing candidates can’t cheat in the JEE Main examination. 

Because of the shift-wise examination, students preparing for the JEE main examination get a chance to solve a variety of questions from the shift-wise JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper. Our team has bundled the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper PDF in shift wise format and made available the direct link to download the PDF for free.

Session-wise JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper in PDF

Every year the JEE Main examination is conducted in two sessions: Session 1 and Session 2. In each session, unique question papers are distributed among students, however, the JEE Syllabus and exam patterns are followed the same.

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Year Wise JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

Those who are looking for 5 years, 10 years or 15 years JEE Main Question Paper can use this website to download the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper year wise for free in PDF file format.

From subject experts to mentors everyone suggests JEE aspirants to refer to the IIT JEE Mains previous year question papers year wise to become aware of the questions difficulty levels and various interesting information about the JEE actual question papers. Accessing all these PYP in a single place saves students time and enables them to prepare well for the exam. By doing the practice of the past year JEE Mains PYQ, students can learn about the questions pattern and their difficulty levels.

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JEE Main Question Paper 2022 PDF

In order to download the JEE Main Question Paper 2022 PDF, students can go through the below-given table that contains the JEE Mains question papers PDF for both shifts: morning and evening.

JEE Main 2022 Session-1 Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

25th July 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

26th July 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

27th July 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

28th July 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

29th July 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

JEE Main 2022 Session-1 Question Papers (June):

JEE Main 2022 Session-1 Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

24th June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

25th June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

26th June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

27th June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

28th June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 1 (Morning)

JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Question Paper Shift 2 (Evening)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question with Answer and Solutions for Session 1:

Date

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

24 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

25 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

26 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

27 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

28 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

29 June 2022

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 1)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2022 Memory Based Question (Shift 2)

JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF

JEE candidates looking for JEE Main question paper 2021 PDF for free of cost can find the direct link here in this section.

JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF of all shifts (February):

JEE Main 2021 February Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

24th February 2021

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

25th February 2021

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

26th February 2021

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main February 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

JEE Main Question Paper 2021 PDF of all Shifts (March):

JEE Main 2021 March Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

16th March 2021

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

17th March 2021

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

18th March 2021

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main March 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2021 Question Paper of all Shifts (July):

JEE Main 2021 July Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

20th July 2021

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

22nd July 2021

Available Soon

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

25th July 2021

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

27th July 2021

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main July 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

JEE Main 2021 Question Paper of all Shifts (Aug):

JEE Main 2021 Aug Question Paper (Exam Date)

Shift-1 (Morning)

Shift-2 (Evening)

26th Aug 2021

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

27th Aug 2021

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

31st Aug 2021

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 1)

JEE Main August 2021 Question Paper (Shift 2)

JEE Main Question Paper 2020 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2019 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2018 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2017 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2016 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2015 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2014 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2013 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2012 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2011 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2010 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2009 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2008 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2007 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2006 PDF

JEE Main Question Paper 2005 PDF

Subject Wise and Chapter wise JEE Main Question Papers Analysis (2011-2021)

Trends of JEE Main question papers vary each year and so it is helpful for all the JEE appearing students to know the Subject Wise and Chapter wise JEE Main Question Papers Analysis. Here, we present the 10 years of subject wise and chapter wise trend analysis of JEE Mains question papers from 2011 to 2021:

Physics Chapter-wise Trends Analysis

 ch. No.

 Chapter Name

Number of Question(s) in

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016 Ph-1

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

9-Jan (M)

9-April (M)

7-Jan (M)

24-Feb (M)

1

Physical World, Units, and Measurements

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

1

–

1

–

1

2

Motion in a Straight Line

1

–

–

1

–

–

1

1

–

–

–

1

3

Motion in a Plane

1

2

1

–

1

–

–

–

1

1

0

0

4

Laws of Motion

–

1

2

2

1

–

–

1

1

1

0

2

5

Work, Energy, and Power

–

1

1

1

1

2

2

4

2

2

2

1

6

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

2

–

3

1

2

2

2

3

2

2

3

1

7

Gravitation

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

–

1

1

1

3

8

Mechanical Properties of Solids

–

–

–

1

–

–

–

1

–

–

0

1

9

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

2

1

–

3

–

–

1

–

–

1

0

1

10

Thermal Properties of Matter

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

–

2

–

1

1

11

Thermodynamics

1

2

1

1

1

2

–

–

1

1

2

2

12

Kinetic Theory

1

–

–

1

1

–

2

1

1

2

1

0

13

Oscillations

2

2

2

1

2

1

1

1

–

1

0

1

14

Waves

1

1

1

1

1

2

–

1

1

2

1

0

15

Electric Charges and Fields

2

1

1

–

1

1

1

–

2

–

1

1

16

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

–

1

–

2

2

1

1

2

1

3

1

1

17

Current Electricity

1

1

2

1

2

1

2

3

4

1

1

2

18

Moving Charges and Magnetism

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

2

1

3

0

0

19

Magnetism and Matter

–

–

1

1

1

1

1

–

2

–

0

0

20

Electromagnetic Induction

1

2

1

–

–

–

1

–

1

1

3

0

21

Alternating Current

2

–

1

1

2

1

1

2

–

–

1

2

22

Electromagnetic Waves

–

1

1

2

–

1

–

1

1

1

1

1

23

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

2

2

2

1

2

2

1

–

1

1

1

1

24

Wave Optics

1

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

2

2

25

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

–

1

1

1

1

26

Atoms

1

1

1

1

1

–

1

2

–

1

1

1

27

Nuclei

2

1

–

–

–

1

1

–

1

–

0

0

28

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices, and Simple Circuits

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

 2

29

Communication Systems

1

1

1

–

1

1

1

1

–

1

0

1

Total Questions

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

25

30

JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper, JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper with Solutions, JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper PDF, JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF 

Chemistry Chapter-wise Trends Analysis

ch. No.

Chapter Name

Number of Question(s) in

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016 Ph-1

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

9-Jan (M)

9-April (M)

7-Jan (M)

24-Feb (M)

1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

1

–

2

–

1

1

2

1

–

1

1

1

2

Structure of Atom

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

0

1

1

1

1

3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

1

–

1

–

1

1

–

0

1

1

1

1

4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

1

2

3

1

–

1

1

3

1

1

2

1

5

States of Matter

2

1

1

2

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

6

Thermodynamics

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

0

7

Equilibrium

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

3

2

–

1

2

8

Redox Reactions

–

–

1

–

1

–

1

1

–

–

1

1

9

Hydrogen

–

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

10

The s-Block Elements

2

1

2

1

1

1

0

1

1

–

1

11

The p-Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

1

–

–

–

–

–

2

2

1

–

2

12

Organic Chemistry : Some Basic Principles and Techniques

2

–

2

1

2

2

1

0

–

2

–

0

13

Hydrocarbons

1

2

–

–

1

2

1

1

–

1

–

2

14

Environmental Chemistry

1

1

1

–

–

–

1

1

1

1

–

1

15

The Solid State

1

1

1

2

1

–

1

1

1

–

–

1

16

Solutions

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

17

Electrochemistry

1

1

2

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

18

Chemical Kinetics

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

19

Surface Chemistry

–

1

1

–

–

1

1

0

1

1

–

1

20

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

–

1

1

1

1

–

0

1

1

1

1

21

The p-Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 and 18)

1

1

–

–

3

2

1

1

–

1

1

0

22

The d and f-Block Elements

–

1

1

2

2

1

1

0

1

1

1

2

23

Coordination Compounds

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

2

1

1

24

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

1

1

3

1

2

2

1

–

1

2

1

25

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

3

2

2

2

–

1

3

1

–

0

2

26

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

–

2

1

1

1

1

3

0

3

2

1

1

27

Amines

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

28

Biomolecules

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

29

Polymers

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

1

1

0

1

30

Chemistry in Everyday Life

1

–

–

1

1

0

–

–

1

0

31

Analytical Chemistry

–

–

–

1

–

–

–

2

1

1

2

0

Total Questions

30

30

30

30

30

30

35

30

30

30

25

30

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Maths Chapter-wise Trends Analysis

ch. No.

Chapter Name

Number of Question(s) in

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016 Ph-1

2016 Ph-2

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

9-Jan (M)

9-April (M)

7-Jan (M)

24-Feb (M)

1

Sets

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

–

–

–

–

2

Relations and Functions-1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

–

–

–

–

3

Trigonometric Functions

1

1

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

–

4

Principle of Mathematical Induction

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

–

–

–

–

5

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

2

1

2

2

2

2

1

0

1

2

1

2

2

6

Linear Inequalities

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

–

–

–

–

7

Permutations and Combinations

1

0

1

1

2

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

8

Binomial Theorem

1

1

2

0

2

2

1

0

1

1

1

0

1

9

Sequence and Series

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

0

2

2

2

2

2

10

Straight Lines & Pair of Straight Lines

1

2

2

2

0

1

0

3

2

1

1

2

1

11

Conic Sections

3

3

3

3

4

4

2

1

4

4

4

1

2

12

Limits and Derivatives

1

0

1

1

0

0

1

3

1

1

–

0

1

13

Mathematical Reasoning

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

14

Statistics

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

1

–

15

Probability-I

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

–

–

–

–

16

Relations and Functions-II

1

0

0

1

1

0

2

1

0

1

–

1

1

17

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

0

1

–

–

–

18

Matrices

1

0

0

0

1

2

1

2

0

–

–

0

1

19

Determinants

1

2

2

2

1

1

3

1

2

1

2

2

2

20

Continuity and Differentiability

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

3

1

21

Application of Derivatives

0

1

1

1

2

3

3

2

2

2

3

2

3

22

Integrals

1

2

3

2

2

1

2

2

2

2

3

1

3

23

Applications of Integrals

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

4

1

1

1

1

1

24

Differential Equations

2

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

1

25

Vector Algebra

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

26

Three Dimensional Geometry

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

2

1

2

27

Probability-II

2

1

1

3

0

0

0

2

1

1

1

1

2

28

Properties of Triangles

0

2

0

1

0

0

1

1

1

–

–

–

1

Total Questions

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

25

30

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  • A Thorough Revision: Solving the JEE main previous year question paper with solution helps students to do a thorough revision of JEE Syllabus. A good revision helps students to prevent making simple mistakes in the examination and helps students maintain higher accuracy of all answers.
  • Complete Preparation Analysis: The best way to analyse the JEE Main exam preparation is by going through the JEE Main Previous year question papers. Solving the question papers on a regular basis not only helps students to find the areas of improvement but it lets them know how they are utilising the time to solve the JEE main questions.
  • A Self-Analysis: For a JEE candidate self-analysis includes how much marks they can achieve with their level of exam preparation, what are the topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths where they need to focus more, and what are the important chapters they haven’t covered yet. JEE mains previous year question paper pdf assists aspirants to do a quick self-analysis of their performance level. 
  • Opportunity to Solve Questions set by JEE: Solving JEE Mains Previous year question papers students get an opportunity to solve each question that is set by the conducting body NTA. Engineering questions are not based on the theory papers only, it consists of real life problems that should be solved using all the relevant logical approaches. Therefore, the old questions are one of the most favourite study materials among JEE aspirants. It contains questions from the recommended NCERT Books and prescribed syllabus. So, eventually solving the JEE Main previous year question paper gives students experience of the real entrance exam, where questions are at the same difficulty levels.

5 Points To Keep in Mind While Using the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

Since JEE main previous year question paper with solution pdf download links are available for free and anyone can access them it becomes important to keep in mind the 5 points while using the JEE question papers:

  • Use It Earlier In Your Exam Preparation:- Many follow this, and you can follow this method too. Using JEE main previous year question papers in your early exam preparation can help you better understand the question and its types. Maths experts Dhananjay sir suggest students, at least for one time before or at the beginning of JEE exam preparation make sure you use JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper as it will help you identify the important topics and chapters you should focus on throughout the preparation process.
  • While Using It, Try To Aim for Full Marks But Focus On Time Consumptions: It is always best to score 100 per cent marks during the exam preparation; however, to match the speed of actual JEE exam, candidates should aim for full marks maintaining the time consumptions. Thus, while solving the JEE Mains previous year question papers don’t focus on one side only.
  • Revise The Whole JEE Syllabus Before Starting To Solve JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers: This is standard process and all students should do it when they are about to solve the actual JEE Main question papers.
  • Mark/Note Down The Silly Mistakes: Regardless of how difficult the questions are, try to mark or note down the silly mistakes you made while solving JEE Mains previous year question papers. It will help you to not repeat the same mistakes time and again.
  • Solve JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper Repeatedly.

Why Does the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper Seems Harder to Solve?

It depends, if a student is trying to solve the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper in the early stage of their preparation, they may find it difficult to solve. However, as they will go further in the preparation, the questions for them will be easier to answer. But apart from this, due to the following reasons JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper seems harder to solve:

  • JEE Main Previous year question papers are prepared referring to the whole JEE Syllabus and its syllabus is vast so, it may be one of the reasons.
  • A lack in exam preparation may cause the JEE candidates to be unable to answer the JEE Previous year question papers PDF.
  • Not having regular practice and revision of the important topics may stop students from answering the JEE Mains previous year questions.

Structure of JEE Question Paper

For all the JEE 2023 appearing students should have a proper understanding of the structure of JEE Question Paper. Knowing the JEE question paper structure helps aspirants to be ready for the challenges they are going to face in the upcoming JEE 2023 exam. 

Knowing the JEE question paper design also helps students to deviate their focus on the most scoring and important subjects or sections during the preparation.

Subjects in Paper-2A (BArch)

Section-A

Section-B

Question Paper Design

Mathematics – Part I

20

10
  • Part -1 will contain two sections. Section A comprises Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), and Section B will have questions with numerical values that must be filled in.
  • In Section B, candidates must attempt any five questions out of 10
  • Section B will have no negative marking.

Aptitude Test – Part II

50

–

Drawing Test – Part III

02

–

Total

82

Marking Scheme of JEE Mains 2023

Since the JEE Mains examination is divided into 3 different categories: B.E/ B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning the marking scheme of JEE mains 2023 varies. Candidates preparing for JEE Mains examination for any of these categories can refer to the below given tables to learn about the marking Scheme of JEE Mains 2023.

JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B.Tech Marking Scheme

For all the JEE Mains B.E/ B.Tech aspirants they need to understand how marks are distributed between three different subjects: Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. As per the JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B.Tech Marking Scheme a maximum 90 questions will be asked where marks are distributed between two sections. The JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B.Tech exam will be conducted for a maximum of 300 marks.

Subject

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 2023 B.Arch Marking Scheme

There is no similarity in JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B.Tech marking scheme and the B.Arch marking scheme; both are different. According to the JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Marking Scheme students will be assessed for a total of 400 marks where 77 questions will be asked. Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing are the subjects for which B.Arch aspirants will be examined through JEE Mains Question Paper 2023. Check out the total breakdown of JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Marking Scheme in the given-table.

Subjects

Maximum Questions

Maximum Marks

Aptitude

50

200

Mathematics

20 + 10*

100

Drawing

02

100

Total

77 questions

400 marks

JEE Main 2023 B.Planning Marking Scheme

Candidates of JEE Mains 2023 B.Planning are examined based on the Aptitude, Mathematics, and Planning Based objective type questions. The entrance exam of JEE Main 2023 B.Planning will be held for a total of 400 marks and according to the Marking scheme of JEE Main B.Planning 2023, candidates will be given a maximum question 100. Check out the subject wise marks and questions distributions of JEE Main 2023 B.Planning from the below given table.

Subjects

Maximum Questions

Maximum Marks

Aptitude 

50

200

Mathematics

20 + 10*

100

Planning Based Objective Type 

25

100

Total

100

400 marks

Important Points of JEE Mains 2023 Exam Paper

There are some important points of JEE Mains 2023 exam papers that are vital for all candidates to keep in mind during the JEE Main preparation. The Important Points of JEE Mains 2023 Exam question Paper is mentioned in the below-given table:

Examination Name

JEE Mains

Full Form of JEE Mains

Joint Entrance Examination – Main

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Subjects

For B.E/ B.Tech:

Maths, Physics, and Chemistry

For B.Arch:

Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing

For B.Planning:

Aptitude, Mathematics, and Planning Based objective type questions

Mode

CBT (Computer-Based Test)

Test Duration 

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Total No. of Questions

B.E/ B.Tech (90), For B.Arch (77), B.Planning (100) 

Total Marks

B.E/ B.Tech (300), For B.Arch (400), B.Planning (400) 

Negative Marking?

Yes (-1)
FAQs
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Yes, JEE Mains repeat previous year questions however, there is no certainty of how many questions are repeated. It can be only understood by analysing the past 5 or 10 years JEE Mains question papers.
JEE Previous year papers are only for reference purpose that allow JEE aspirants to understood the various aspects of questions such as difficulty level, marks distributions, negativing markings, some clue of important topics and repeated questions; however, no one should completely rely on JEE previous year papers only to prepare for the JEE Mains examination.
Ideally, 10 year question papers for JEE mains should be solved by a JEE candidate. But more is less, so if you have some extra time to practise make sure you try to solve some extra years of JEE main previous year question papers.
Yes, NCERT and previous year question papers should be enough for JEE mains examination. But point to be noted that conceptual understanding of the topics are more important than the rote learning, so try not to mug up topics; just focus on comprehending the topics and their concepts, solve JEE mains previous year question papers and try to score full marks in old papers.
You can say this, because JEE previous year question papers are the best way to find out the level of difficulty, number of questions and their marks, and a few more important aspects are there.
The JEE Mains examination is held in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. So, the JEE Main question papers are prepared in all these 13 languages.
In JEE Main exam each section has an equal 33.33% weightage.
According to the JEE Main question papers analysis the difficulty level of JEE Main question Paper is Easy to moderate, but a few questions may appear lengthy to answer.
There are a few changes in JEE main examination for 2023: NTA has re-introduced the 75% criteria for admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, number of exam centres in India has reduced, JEE Main 2023 registration fee has increased.
Solving the last 10-year JEE Main questions can help somewhat in the JEE main exam preparation, but it is not enough. And students should not rely on it completely while preparing for the JEE main examination.
There is no particular book for the JEE Main previous year question paper; however, here at Selfstudys, our team has bundled the JEE Main previous year question papers in PDF file format which can be accessed for free of cost.
In order to download JEE Main previous year question paper PDF for free of cost candidates can easily reach the Selfstudys website.
Absolutely not, solving JEE Main question papers to crack NEET exam 2023 does not even make sense. IIT JEE and NTA NEET exam is entirely different, there is no similarity of questions level and their difficulty levels. Both have different subjects and topics except Physics and Chemistry.
There are various sections in the JEE Main entrance test and each has an equal weightage so, all three: Physics, Chemistry and Maths are important for the JEE main entrance test.
During the JEE Main 2023 preparation candidates need to understand the types of questions, level of questions and important topics that are asked in the IIT JEE entrance test. That is why it is important to solve previous year’s question papers while preparing for JEE Main 2023.
In order to try to solve the JEE Main Chemistry Question paper make sure you read the questions properly to get some hints from questions and given options. Apart from this, a strong base in chemistry topics will help you easily answer the JEE Chemistry question papers with ease.
You can get 5 years old IIT JEE Mains Previous Year Question Paper on Selfstudys website.
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