JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers for Paper 1, 2A & 2B with Solution: Download PDFs

JEE Main last year question papers: It is not possible to prepare for an exam without finishing previous years' question papers. On April 2, JEE Main 2025 Session 2 will begin, therefore candidates should make use of all the materials available. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 PDF question paper and answers are now available from the National Testing Agency (NTA). These papers must be practiced because some of the issues or themes may be repeated in the upcoming test. One way for applicants to improve their accuracy and familiarity with the exam format is to focus on finishing past JEE Main question papers. To enhance your readiness, continue reading to obtain the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 question paper PDF with solutions!

Apr 3, 2025, 12:50 IST
Get here year-wise JEE Main question papers along with solutions and PDF Download.
Get here year-wise JEE Main question papers along with solutions and PDF Download.

JEE Main Mock Papers: TThe Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) is the first step for applicants wishing to get admitted to the esteemed IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Students must now focus on focused preparation as JEE Main 2025 Session 2 which has started from April 2. Right now, the most important strategy is to solve previous years' question papers and practice tests. By practicing the prior five years' exams, one can gain a better understanding of the exam format, question style, and main subjects. Additionally, students should focus on honing key chapters and developing their problem-solving skills. Scroll down to download free PDFs of the 2019–2025 JEE Main past year exam papers. Stay focused and give it your all!

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JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers of Last 5 Years (2019 - 2025)

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Why Is Important to Solve JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers?

Experts highlight multiple reasons to solve mock tests and previous year papers. A few of them that you can relate to are provided here:

  • The more question papers you solve, the more familiar you become with the exam pattern.

  • Solving the question papers exposes you to the variety of questions that prepare you for the final day.

  • Time management is the prime focus of solving previous year papers and mock tests, as JEE Main is a calculation-based paper and requires speed to quickly solve the questions and mark the right answer.

  • By attempting multiple question papers, you understand the improvement areas that you can work on before the exam.

These are prime reasons mentioned above; apart from this, you get other benefits as well that make you an all-rounder in physics, math, and chemistry.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025

NTA has revised the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern. The choices from section B are eliminated, and the number from 10 questions is reduced to 5. Check the table below for more details and solve the above question papers accordingly.

Criteria

JEE Main 2024

JEE Main 2025 (Updated)

Changes Highlighted

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

     

Section A

20 MCQs per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

20 MCQs per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

No changes

Section B

10 numerical-type questions per subject (5 to be answered)

5 numerical-type questions per subject (all mandatory)

5 Optional questions removed

Paper 2A

     

Section A

20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions, 02 Drawing

20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions,02 Drawing

No changes

Section B (Mathematics)

10 numerical-type questions (5 to be answered)

5 numerical-type questions (all mandatory)

5 Optional questions removed

Paper 2B

     

Section A

20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions, 25 Planning

20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions,25 Planning

No changes

Section B (Mathematics)

10 numerical-type questions (5 to be answered)

5 numerical-type questions (all mandatory)

5 Optional questions removed

Physics JEE Main 2025: Most Important Chapters 

Candidates can check the most important Physics chapters for the JEE Main 2025 exam.

  • Mechanics
  • Oscillation and Waves
  • Optics
  • Modern Physics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermal

The weighting of the questions from the previous year's key chapters by chapter is 

Topics

Marks Weightage

No. of Questions

Mechanics

40

10

Thermodynamics

8

2

Optics

8

2

Modern Physics

24

6

Electrodynamics

36

9

SHM & Waves

4

1

Total

120

30

Chemistry JEE Main 2025: Most Important Chapters

The most crucial Chemistry chapters in JEE Mains are given below: 

Atomic Structure

Chemical Kinetics
Equilibrium
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Thermodynamics
Coordination Compounds
Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry
Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure
Transition Elements (d and f Block)

Mathematics JEE Main 2025: Most Important Chapters

Some of the important chapters in JEE Main Maths are

Trigonometry

Probability
Vector Algebra
Three Dimensional Geometry
Integral Calculus
Circle, Conic Sections
Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations
Sequence And Series
Permutations And Combinations

JEE Main 2025: Marking Scheme 

The table below contains information about the marking structure for JEE Main 2025 Papers 1 and 2.

Particulars

BE/BTech Marking Scheme

BArch Marking Scheme

BPlan Marking Scheme

Correct Answer

+4 (Four marks awarded)

+4 (Four marks awarded)

+4 (Four marks awarded)

Incorrect Answer

-1 (One mark deducted)

-1 (One mark deducted)

-1 (One mark deducted)

Un-attempted Question

0 (No marks deducted)

0 (No marks deducted)

0 (No marks deducted)

Marks per section

Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks

Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks = 100 marks

Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks

Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks

 JEE Main Syllabus 2025

NTA will issue the JEE Main Syllabus 2025 and the official engineering test brochure. The sections that follow provide the results of the three divisions of the JEE Main 2025 test for BTech/BE, BArch, and BPlan.

Paper Subjects
JEE Main Paper 1 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
JEE Main Paper 2A Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills
JEE Main Paper 2B Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions

Syllabus:

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FAQs

  • Which are the most scoring and easy chapters from chemistry for JEE Mains?
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    JEE Main Chemistry Important Topics (with 2-3 Questions each) Atomic Structure. Gaseous State. Hydrocarbons. Aldehydes and Ketones. D & f Block Elements. General Organic Chemistry.
  • Where to get the JEE Main 2025 question paper?
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    The NTA has published the official JEE Main question paper 2025 session 1 on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • Is the JEE Main syllabus tough?
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    The JEE Main syllabus falls into the category of medium difficulty. The subjects included in the CBSE class 11 and 12 syllabus are comparable to those in the JEE Mains syllabus. Using their NCERT textbooks, students can get ready for the JEE Mains exam and achieve a respectable result. However, in order to achieve high scores in JEE Mains, candidates are encouraged to consult a few more books.
  • What are the passing marks for JEE Mains?
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    It is based on your category. SC or ST candidates need 40 to 50 marks. The general candidate needs 120 marks and the OBC candidate needs 90 marks to qualify for the next round. JEE advance.

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