Candidates can download the JEE Main previous year question paper in PDF format, along with the solution, from these articles.
JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a highly competitive standardized test in India for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs, including B.Tech, B.E., B.Planning and B.Arch. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and was previously administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
JEE Main is typically held twice a year, usually in January and April.It is considered a crucial step for students aspiring to pursue engineering or architectural courses in prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other reputed engineering colleges.
JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper Pdf Download
Download the JEE Main question papers from the previous year by clicking the link below.
JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper – 2023 | Download Link |
JEE Main Question Paper (24th Jan. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (25th Jan. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (29th Jan. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (31st Jan. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (1st Feb. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (6th April 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (8th April. 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (10th April 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (11th April 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (13th April 2023) | Shift 1 |
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JEE Main Question Paper (15th April 2023) | Shift 2 |
JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper – 2022 | Download Link |
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JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper – 2021 | Download Link |
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JEE Main Exam Pattern
The JEE Main Examination Pattern consists of three papers: Paper 1 for B.Tech/B.E. admissions, Paper 2A for B.Arch admissions, and Paper 2B for B.Planning admissions. Here is a point-wise breakdown of the JEE Main examination pattern for each paper:
Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) Exam : Overview
Exam Name | The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Stages of Exam | Online Written Examination |
Mode of the examination | Online (Computer based) |
Number of Papers | Single Paper |
Sections or Subject | 3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) |
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Section A (MCQ) |
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Section B (Numerical Value) |
In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. |
Duration of exam |
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Total Questions | 90 Questions |
Total Marks | 300 marks |
Negative Marking | Yes |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer:
Incorrect Answer:
Un-attempted Question:
Marks per section:
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Exam Languages | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Official website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
Paper 2A (B. Arch) Exam : Overview
Exam Name | The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Stages of Exam | Online Written Examination |
Mode of the examination | Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test) |
Number of Papers | Single Paper |
Sections or Subject | 3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude) |
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Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Total Questions | 82 Questions:
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Total Marks | 400 marks |
Negative Marking | Yes |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer:
Incorrect Answer:
Un-attempted Question:
Marks per section:
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Exam Languages | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Official website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
Paper 2B (B. Planning) Exam : Overview
Exam Name | The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Stages of Exam | Online Written Examination |
Mode of the examination | Online (computer-based-test) |
Number of Papers | Single Paper |
Sections or Subject | 3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions) |
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Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Total Questions | 105 Questions:
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Total Marks | 400 marks |
Negative Marking | Yes |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer:
Incorrect Answer:
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Exam Languages | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Official website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
JEE Main Paper 1, Paper 2A, and Paper 2B Exam Question Paper Pattern
Candidates may check the table below to learn about the scheme of the JEE Main Paper 1, Paper 2A, and Paper 2B exam question paper patterns:
JEE Main Exam Syllabus
Candidates may look at the below detailed syllabus for the JEE Main examinations:
Physics Syllabus
Physics and Measurement:
- Units and dimensions
- Dimensional analysis
- Significant figures
- Precision and accuracy
- Error analysis
Kinematics:
- Scalars and vectors
- Kinematics of a particle
- Position-time graph, velocity-time graph, and acceleration-time graph
- Uniform and non-uniform motion
- Average velocity and instantaneous velocity
- Uniformly accelerated motion
Laws of Motion:
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Inertial and non-inertial frames
- Friction
- Dynamics of uniform circular motion
- Centripetal force
Work, Energy, and Power:
- Work done by a constant force and a variable force
- Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem
- Potential energy
- Conservation of mechanical energy
- Power
Rotational Motion:
- Moment of inertia
- Torque and angular momentum
- Conservation of angular momentum
- Rolling motion
- Kinetic energy of rotation
Gravitation:
- Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
- Universal law of gravitation
- Acceleration due to gravity and its variation
- Gravitational potential energy
- Escape velocity and orbital velocity
Properties of Solids and Liquids:
- Elastic behavior, stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s law
- Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, shear modulus
- Surface energy and surface tension
- Viscosity, Stoke’s law, terminal velocity
Thermodynamics:
- Thermal equilibrium and temperature
- Zeroth law of thermodynamics
- First law of thermodynamics
- Specific heat capacity
- Heat transfer
Kinetic Theory of Gases:
- Equation of state of a perfect gas
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Specific heat capacity of gases
- Mean free path
Oscillations and Waves:
- Periodic motion
- Simple harmonic motion
- Wave motion
- Types of waves
- Superposition principle
Chemistry Syllabus
Physical Chemistry:
- Some basic concepts in chemistry
- States of matter
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry:
- Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
- General principles and processes of isolation of metals
- Hydrogen
- Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals, p-block elements, d and f-block elements)
- Coordination compounds
Organic Chemistry:
- Purification and characterization of organic compounds
- Some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen
- Polymers
- Biomolecules
- Chemistry in everyday life
Mathematics Syllabus
Sets, Relations, and Functions:
- Sets and their representation
- Union, intersection, and complement of sets
- Cartesian product of sets
- Relations and functions
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations:
- Complex numbers as ordered pairs of real numbers
- Argand diagram
- Algebra of complex numbers
- Quadratic equations and expressions
- Quadratic equations in real and complex number system
Matrices and Determinants:
- Matrices and their operations
- Determinants
- Adjoint and inverse of a matrix
- Application of matrices and determinants
Permutations and Combinations:
- Fundamental principle of counting
- Permutations and combinations
Mathematical Induction:
- Principle of mathematical induction
- Applications of mathematical induction
Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications:
- Binomial theorem for a positive integral index
- Application of binomial theorem
Sequences and Series:
- Arithmetic and geometric progressions (AP, GP)
- Sum of n terms of AP, GP
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability:
- Real-valued functions of a real variable
- Limits, continuity, and differentiability
Integral Calculus:
- Integration as the inverse process of differentiation
- Definite integrals and properties of definite integrals
- Applications of integrals
Differential Equations:
- Ordinary differential equations
- Formation of ordinary differential equations
- Solutions of homogeneous and linear differential equations
FAQs
Q1. Where can I find the JEE Main previous year question papers?
Ans. The JEE Main’s previous year’s question paper is available in PDF format above.
Q2. Is it helpful to practice the JEE Main’s previous year’s question papers?
Ans. Yes, practicing JEE Advanced question papers from previous years will help you comprehend the pattern of difficulty levels.
Q3. Is the JEE Main Exam bilingual?
Ans. Yes. The question paper is available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and some regional languages.
For any other JEE Advanced related information ,visit the official site:jeemain.nta.nic.in