JEE Main 2016 Question Paper with Solution: Free PDF Download
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2025 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 31 Jan '25 - 24 Feb '25
JEE Main 2016 offline exam as held on April 3 and Shiksha covered the exam live. According to a large bunch of students and experts, the JEE Main paper this year was lengthy. Infact, the experts believe that the cut-offs for JEE Main 2016 are expected to be low. Also, take a look at the student reactions for the exam here.
JEE Main question paper had four sets – E,F,G and H. The exam was divided over three subjects –Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section has 30 questions with 4 marks allotted to every question. Given below is the pattern of JEE Main 2016.
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| Subject |
Number of questions |
Marks per question |
| Physics |
30 |
4 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
4 |
| Total |
90 |
360 |
As soon as the exam got over, coaching institutes across the country started releasing the JEE Main 2016 analysis and answer keys along with its solutions and question papers. Take a look at JEE Main 2016 question papers along with its solutions provided by top coaching institutes below.
Q: How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
Q: Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
Yes, it is compulsory to attempt all the question in exam. Students need to attempt a total of 75 questions in the exam. Students are advised to attempt only those questions for which they can arrive at the answer/solutions. Questions for which the answer is not sure should be left as incorrect answer would lead to negative marking. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.
Q: What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
The JEE Main question paper will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as per the prescribed syllabus. Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B.A. Candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
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Also read - JEE MAIN 2016 paper analysis by TIME
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Q: Upto which year should I solve previous year question papers for JEE?
It is advised that students should solve at least previous 10 year question papers of JEE Main. However, the exam pattern as well as difficulty level of JEE Mains has underwent a lot of changes during the last 10 years but still solving previous year JEE Main question papers from last 10 years will definitely help in scoring the good marks in the exam. As new type of questions (Questions with Numerical Value Answer) were intrduced recently, students are advised to practice solving these type of questions to help solve it during the actual exam.
Q: What are the numerical value questions in JEE Main exam?
Numerical value questions in JEE Main are the questions for which the answer will be a numerical value. In every subject, there will be 5 numerical value type questions and students need to attempt all 5 questions. In total, students will need to answer only 75 questions. For numerical value type questions, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
Q: What are the main subjects of JEE Main?
JEE Main exam has three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Question paper of JEE Main is prepared with questions from all the three subjects with equal weightage of 33%. A total of 90 questions are asked in the exam, 30 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The syllabus of JEE Mains for all three subjects is as per the CBSE/NCERT textbook of class 11 and 12. Candidates can check the syllabus from the official website of JEE Main or from the Shiksha page.
Q: How can I best utilize previous year JEE Main question papers?
JEE Main previous year question papers are the best source of learning in the path to cracking JEE Mains. It gives information about the difficulty level of the exam and Chapterwise weightage of topics covered in the exam. Previous year JEE Main question papers can be used as mock tests/sample papers to evaluate and analyze the one’s performance and preparation level. JEE Main previous year question papers also give information on the exam pattern, types of question asked and marking scheme.
It is advised that students analyze the previous year question paper thoroughly once they start preparing for the JEE Mains. Students must regularly solve JEE Main previous year question papers during their preparation. In the last one month before exam. Students should solve at least last 10 years JEE Main papers to help boost their preparation level.
Q: What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?
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Yes you have a high chance of getting a seat in JEE Mains as the PWD students have lower cut off marks so 40-80 should be sufficient enough.
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With this mark you may not get admission in top NIT but sure will get in lower level NIT.
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Yes you can correct the income details.
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Yes, admission to B.Tech at Chandigarh University, UP Campus is available through JEE Mains scores. The university offers a scholarship scheme based on the All India Rank (AIR) of candidates in the JEE Mains examination. The scholarship percentage varies according to the rank, which helps students r
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The JEE Main exam will have a total of 75 questions from all three subjects. The exam will have 25 questions each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be multiple choice questions and 5 will be questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also all 20 multiple choices questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours.