JEE Main Question Paper 2024 PDF: All Shifts and Dates Paper with Solution for both Sessions

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2025 ( JEE Main )

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NTA conducted the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Shift 1 & 2 exam on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024. The JEE Main 2024 question papers session 2 are available here. Check below for the JEE Mains 2024 question papers for shifts 1 and 2 with analysis and solutions released by different coaching institutes here. Candidates can check and download the JEE Main 2024 question paper PDFs @Shiksha.com. Stay tuned for JEE Main 2024 Session 2!

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper

JEE Mains 2024 All Shift Question Paper PDFs: NTA conducted the JEE Main 2024 April Sessin exam on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024. NTA will upload the official JEE Main 2024 question papers for all shifts (Session 2) under the respective logins of the candidates. Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main question paper PDFs from the table below or from the NTA website by login. No doubt, the JEE Main 2024 question papers will be the best source of preparation for the candidates for the upcoming JEE Main exam. Candidates aspiring to appear in the JEE Main exam can download the JEE Main 2024 question paper PDFs for practice from below. 

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JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Shift 1 & 2 question papers and solutions for the exam conducted on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024 are provided below.

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National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Main 2024 Exam Session 1 Paper 1 on January 27, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2024. JEE Main 2024 question paper PDFs are available on this page for all shifts and dates. Candidates can download the JEE Mains Question Paper PDFs to practice for the exam. The JEE Main 2024 Question Paper with Solutions PDF by Coaching Institutes is also provided below.
Latest Updates:

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

A:

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.

Q:   What are the main subjects of JEE Main?

A:

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:   Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?

A:
Question paper during the exam will be visible in English Hindi Urdu and the language selected by the candidate while filling the JEE Main application form. Candidates can switch the language of question paper between the default languages which is English Hindi Urdu and selected language in the application. In total, JEE Main is conducted in 13 languages and candidates have the option to select any language out of the available options. Candidates cannot switch the language of question paper between all 13 languages during the exam.

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JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 2)

Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 question papers from the table below. NTA will released the official JEE Main 2024 question papers on the official website. We have also provided below the JEE Main 2024 memory-based question papers for session 2.

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Exam Date/Shift (Session 2)

Shift 1

Shift 2

JEE Main 2024 April 4 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 5 Paper

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 6 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 8 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 April 9 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper Session 1: Official by NTA

The official JEE Main Question Paper 2024 has been released by the NTA. JEE Mains 2024 All Shift Question Paper PDF has been uploaded by NTA under the respective logins of the candidates. Candidates need to login to download the JEE Main 2024 question papers with solutions to understand the difficulty level and pattern of the exam. Also, with JEE Main official question papers candidates can also check the JEE Main 2024 answer key and the response sheets.

Download JEE Main 2024 Official Question Papers

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (Session 1)

Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 question papers from the table below. NTA has released the official JEE Main 2024 question papers on the official website. We have also provided below the JEE Main 2024 memory-based question papers.

Q:   What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?

A:
The high weightage topics from class 11 and 12 Physics as per previous year paper analysis are Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy. In Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry. In Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.

Q:   Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?

A:

Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided here JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2023. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practiced to prepare for the exam. JEE Main previosu year question paper also helps in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Solving JEE Main question papers will help in analyzing the preparation level of the exam. 

Q:   Where can I get the solutions to JEE Advanced previous year's question papers?

A:
The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced previous year's question papers with solutions can be checked on the Shiksha Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam page. The previous year's Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced question papers will help the students understand the nature of the exam, the difficulty level over the years, the exam pattern, the marking scheme, and the weightage of topics from the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced syllabus. In short, students can understand the mindset of the question paper designer and have a strategy to tackle the exam. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jee-advanced-exam-question-papers). I hope this will help you.

Q:   What is the sequence of sections in the JEE Mains question paper?

A:

As per the sequence of subject/section in JEE Main, Mathematics is the first section followed by Physics and Chemistry. However, students have the option of appearing questions from any section based on their preference. During the actual exam, students are provided the instructions on the computer screen to navigate between one section to other. Students also have the option to skip the next question without appearing the current as well as moving back to the previous question. To better understand the qustion paper, students can check the official JEE Main exam pattern mentioned in the NTA portal.

Q:   What is the language of JEE Main exam question paper?

A:

JEE Main exam is conducted in a total of 13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Candidates can select their preferred language in which they wish to appear in the exam at the time of filling the application form. During the exam, the question paper will be available in two language, English and the language selected at the time of filling the form. Candidates can switch between the two langauge during the exam from their computer screen. The language of question paper can not be changed after filling the application form. 

Exam Date/Shift (Session 1)

Shift 1

Shift 2

JEE Main 2024 January 27 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 January 29 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

JEE Main 2024 January 30 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2024 January 31 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2024 February 1 Paper

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers: Coaching Institutes

Candidates can check below the JEE Main 2024 questions papers of various coaching institutes.

JEE Main 2024 answer key by Resonance
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JEE Main 2024 Question Papers: How To Download?

Scroll down to know the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 (January 2024) question papers using by the following steps;

  • Open the official website
  • Click on the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Link
  • Log in by using JEE Main application form number and date of birth
  • Click on the submit button to view the answers on the screen
  • Download the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key PDF

Also Read: JEE Main 2024 Exam Analysis

What Are The benefits Of Solving JEE Main 2024 Question Papers?

Candidates can check below the benefits of solving the JEE Main 2024 question papers:

  • With the help of JEE Main 2024 question papers, candidates will be aware of the type of questions asked, the difficulty level of the exam, and any changes in the nature of the questions asked.
  • Candidates will be able to understand the weightage  and important topics.
    They will be well prepared for the upcoming April 2024 session.
  • Candidates will also be able to figure out their preparation level and further prepare accordingly.
  • Candidates will also learn about the critical level of the questions asked in the exam.
  • Question papers also help to figure out the weaker areas and the concepts that need more practice.
  • Candidates can also increase their speed and accuracy and improve their time management.

JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the JEE Main 2024 final answer key for Session 1 on the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Check below for the steps to download the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key.

  • Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • Click on the JEE Main 2024 answer key link.
  • Now, candidates can log in by either entering the date of birth along with the application number or the application number with the password.
  • After logging in, the candidates can view and download the JEE Main 2024 answer key.

Candidates also got the chance to challenge the JEE Main 2024 Answer Key for session 1. A panel of subject experts reviewed the challenges made by the candidates. After seeing the challenges and reviewed by the experts, the answer key was updated accordingly. The JEE Main 2024 result is prepared based on the updated final answer key. The answer key finalised by the experts is considered final.

Download JEE Main 2024 Final Answer Key (Session 1)

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JEE Main 2024 Question Papers FAQs

Q. When was the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 result announced?

A. The JEE Main 2024 Result for session 1 was announced on February 12, 2024 on the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates required login credentials including the application number and date of birth to check their JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 result. The score card consists of the details about the percentile score in all the three subjects and the agreegate percentile.

Q. What was the overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 (Session 1)?

A. As per the feedback received from the students, the overall JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 was moderately difficult. Some of the students felt it was easy to moderate. Physics and Chemistry were manageable, and the questions in Chemistry were mostly NCERT based. Therefore, Physics and Chemistry were easy in difficulty. On the other hand, Mathematics was the lengthiest and difficult. Some of the questions were formula based but lengthy in nature.

Q. When will the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 be conducted?

A. The NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 from April 4 to 15, 2024, at various centres across the country. Currently, registrations for Session 2 are going on. The last date to apply for JEE Main 2024 Session 2 is March 2, 2024. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. 

Q. In which cities was the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam conducted?

A. The JEE Main 2024 exam for Session 1 was conducted in around 300 cities in India and abroad. The complete list of JEE Main test cities can be checked on the JEE Main 2024 information brochure which is available on the official website as well as from the Shiksha page. NTA conducted the JEE Main exam in 21 cities outside India namely Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos/Abuja, Colombo, Jakarta, Moscow, Ottawa, Port Louis, Bangkok, and Washington D.C. Also, the examination was conducted in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and Oslo cities for the first
time. 

Q. What are the best books in Physics for JEE Main 2024 preparation?

A. Candidates can check below the list of important books for JEE Main that will help in the preparation.

Physics

Concepts of physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by H.C Verma

Understanding Physics by D C Pandey (Arihant Publications): Set of books for

  • Electricity & Magnetism

  • Mechanics (Vol. 1 & 2)

  • Optics & Modern Physics

  • Waves & Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & walker

Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov

Understanding physics by Freedman and Young

Problems in physics by SS Krotov

Problems and solution of physics by Shashi bhushan tiwari

Q. In JEE Mains 2024 Session 1, from which topics questions were asked in Math?

A. Overall the Mathematics section was moderate to difficult. Some of the students' felt difficult, lengthy and tricky. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

  • Vectors and 3D
  • Integers
  • Calculus & Algebra
  • Differential Equations & Conic Sections
  • Probability
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Complex numbers
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Statistics
  • Matrices & determinants
  • Coordinate Geometry, etc.

Q. From which topics questions were asked in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Physics Paper?

A. Overall the Physics section in JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was easy to moderate. Some students' felt that few questions were tricky. Both MCQs and Numerical-based questions were lengthy also. The Physics section had more questions from Class XII. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work Power & Energy
  • Gravitation
  • Circular Motion
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Magnetism
  • Wave & Ray Optics
  • Current Electricity
  • Modern Physics
  • Semi-Conductors
  • Rotational Motion
  • SHM
  • Sound
  • Capacitance, etc.

Q. In JEE Main 2024 Session 1, questions were asked in Chemistry, from which topics?

A. As per the students' review, the overall Chemistry section in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was easy. Some direct NCERT fact-based questions were asked.  Overall coverage of the chapters was uniform. Among the 11th and 12th standards, more questions are asked from the 12th class syllabus. Questions were asked from the topics mentioned below:

Electrochemistry

  • Thermodynamics
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonding
  • General Organic Chemistry
  • Alcohol
  • Ether & Phenol
  • Amines
  • Aryl & Alkyl halides
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Mole Concepts
  • Chemical Kinetics & Ionic Equilibrium, etc.

Q. Is studying NCERT sufficient to clear JEE Main 2024?

A. No doubt, NCERT books are one of the best and help in clearing the JEE Main exam. The best part of studying the NCERT books is that they are easy to understand, have ample examples and topics to understand, and also have numerical questions to evaluate performance. Candidates who study NCERT books have a better chance of clearing the JEE Mains and getting a good score. Also, candidates targeting the 99–100 percentile are recommended to refer to some of the additional books beside NCERT as well.

Q. Which is the hardest shift of JEE Mains 2024 (Session 1)?

A. As we know, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is being held in two sessions in January and April. The JEE Main 2024 January session was conducted successfully by the authorities from January 24 to February 1, 2024. JEE Mains Papers 2A and 2B for BArch and BPlanning was conducted on January 24, 2024. The BE, BTech Paper 1 was conducted from January 27 to February 1, 2024. As compared to all the shifts (BE, BTech), the JEE Main 2024 January 31 exam was rated the "toughest" according to the reviews of the candidates. 

Q. When NTA released the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 City Intimation Slip?

A. The NTA released the JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip for Session 2 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download from the official website, or a direct link will also be provided on our Shiksha page. 

Q. How to download the JEE Main 2024 Admit Card for Session 2?

A. Check below the steps to download the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 hall ticket: 

  • Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in
  • On the homepage, click on the link to download the admit card
  • Login by entering your application number, date of birth, paper selectd and security code
  • JEE Main session 2 admit card will appear on the screen 
  • Download it and take its printout to carry on the exam day and all future references
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