JEE Main previous question papers with solution pdf available for download here from 2023 to 2016. Download JEE Main paper PDFs and prepare for the exam.
JEE Main previous year question papers are available here. Previous year question papers of JEE Mains are the best source of study for the preparation of exams. JEE Mains previous year papers not only help candidates understand the type of questions asked in previous years, but they also help to understand the chapter-wise weightage of questions. Aspirants preparing for JEE Main 2024 must include JEE Main previous year papers in their preparation plan. JEE Question papers from previous years can also be used as JEE Main sample papers to practice and prepare for the exam. Candidates can also use JEE PYQ books to prepare for the exam.
Candidates are provided here with JEE Main 2023 question paper PDF with solutions to help students prepare for the exam effectively. Candidates can download these JEE Main previous year papers as PDFs from the direct link. Candidates are also provided here JEE Main mock test papers which can be downloaded as PDF for practicing the exam. JEE Main 2024 will be conducted in 2 phases this year in January and April. JEE Main 2024 exam dates have been announced. The first attempt was held from January 24 to February 1 while the second attempt was conducted from April 4 to 12. Download the JEE Main PYQ Chapterwise PDF from the table below.
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JEE Mains Previous Years Question Papers
Candidates are provided here JEE Mains PYQ chapterwise PDF download to practice for the exam. Download the papers using the direct links given below for various years.
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.
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 many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
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.
| JEE Main Previous Years Question Papers | Download Links |
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| JEE Main 2024 Question Paper with Solutions | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2023 Question Paper with Solutions | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2022 Question Papers with Solution | Download Here |
| JEE Main 2021 Question Paper with Solutions | Download here |
| JEE Mains Question Papers 2020 pdf download | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2019 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2018 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2017 | Download here |
| JEE Main Question Papers 2016 | Download here |
JEE Main Mock Tests
NTA has released JEE Main mock tests on its official website. Candidates can take the mock tests regularly and prepare for the upcoming examination. Candidates do not have to log in to the official website to access the online JEE Main mock test. Candidates have to choose the exam and select the paper to take the JEE Main mock test. While practicing the mock tests candidates can also download last year's jee mains paper available in pdf format. This will help candidates to know the previous year’s question trends, and weightage of each chapter of the JEE Main syllabus.
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JEE Main Sample Papers
Candidates preparing for JEE Main must use sample papers to practice for the exam. JEE Main sample papers are very helpful in understanding the paper pattern, difficulty level, and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Previous year question papers of JEE Main can be used as sample papers. Candidates can check below JEE Main sample papers.
JEE Main Maths Sample Paper with Solution (Complete Syllabus)
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JEE Main Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
To prepare for JEE Main 2024, candidates must have a clear idea about the question paper pattern and marking scheme. Candidates can look at the JEE Main question paper pattern to understand the distribution of questions across three subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and marks allotted to each. For each correct answer, four marks are allotted and for each wrong question, -1 mark is deducted. No marks are deducted for unanswered or unattempted questions.
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 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: 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: How to download JEE Main 2024 session 2 question papers for all shifts?
JEE Main 2024 question paper PDF are available now for April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 exams. The JEE Main April Question Paper PDF has been released by coaching institutes on memory-based questions from students who appeared in the exam. The official JEE Main question paper 2024 session 2 will be released by the NTA on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.
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| JEE Main Papers |
Number of questions |
Marks allotted |
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| B.Tech: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
90 questions Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & questions for which answer is a numerical value, with equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry |
300 |
| B.Arch: Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude |
82 questions Mathematics: 25 Aptitude: 50 Drawing: 2 |
400 |
| B.Plan: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions |
105 questions Mathematics: 25 Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25
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400 |
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The JEE Main result date for admission to the World College of Technology and Management (WCTM) typically follows the official schedule set by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE Main exam. The results are usually declared a few weeks after the completion of the exam, typically
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The following is the Jahangirabad Institute of Technology's JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for the TFWS Category. For JEE Main, the overall cutoff rank is 1294440.
The Jahangirabad Institute of Technology is situated in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki. The Institute, which was founded in 2009, makes sure that studen
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For every session the JEE Main results are usually released in two stages. Results for 2024's first session are anticipated in February following the end of the January exams while those for the second session are probably going to be made public in late April following the April exams.
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Hii, To get admission in B.Tech Computer Science Engineering at SoET, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), the required JEE Mains rank varies depending on the category and the year's competition. Typically, candidates with a JEE Mains rank under 50,000 have a strong chance of securing a seat
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With a 70% in CBSE 12th boards and a 60 in JEE Mains, your chances of getting a seat at NIT Calicut can be challenging but not impossible. NIT Calicut is highly competitive, and admission is primarily based on JEE Main scores.
For B.Tech programs, candidates with ranks between 1,400 and 39,000 in JEE
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The JEE Main cutoff for World College of Technology and Management (WCTM) can vary each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the available seats. Typically, the cutoff is based on the Haryana State Merit List and the category of the candid
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Yes, it is possible to get admission to the World College of Technology and Management (WCTM) for the B.E. / B.Tech course without JEE Main. Many private institutions, including WCTM, provide alternative admission options, such as direct admission based on 12th-grade performance or through other sta
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Yes, you can take admission for B.Tech at Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology without JEE mains. The Institute also accept the score of CUET and UPSEE for admissions in B.Tech. Although JEE Mains is the most preferred and suggested exam to take admission. Counselling process is conducted
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The JEE Main cutoff for Himalayan Institute of Technology and Management (HITM) Lucknow varies each year based on factors like the number of candidates, exam difficulty, and available seats. While specific cutoffs may not always be published by the institute, candidates typically need to secure a ce
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The JEE Main cutoff for Alard University varies each year depending on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and seat availability. While specific cutoffs for each branch are not always publicly available, candidates typically need to meet a minimum qualifying percenti
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What is JEE Main result date for World College of Technology and Management?