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JEE Main 2025 April 7 Shift 1 Paper Analysis: The National Testing Agency has conducted the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main paper today on April 7. Currently, the shift 1 exams have concluded, with candidates in shift 2, awaiting commencement. The JEE Main exams is being conducted in two shifts on each exam-day. The first shift is scheduled from 9 am to 12:00 noon, while the second shift will take place between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Paper 1, which is for BE or BTech courses, will include a total of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 300 marks. Unlike previous years, Section B of Paper 1 will not include optional questions. Instead, candidates will be required to attempt all five questions per subject in this section.
The the overall difficulty level of the JEE Main 2025 paper ranked Mathematics as the most challenging, followed by Physics and then Chemistry.
JEE Main 2025 April 7 shift 1 paper analysis: Mathematics section lengthy
According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering at Aakash, Mathematics was the most challenging section in the JEE Main 2025 paper. While the questions were spread across the syllabus, topics like 3D Geometry, Vectors, and Conic Sections carried the highest weightage. Matrices and Calculus had comparatively fewer questions.
Several problems were lengthy, requiring extensive calculations and multiple steps, which made time management particularly difficult. This section demanded both conceptual clarity and strong problem-solving speed, making it the toughest of the three subjects.
JEE Main 2025 April 7 shift 1 paper analysis: How was chemistry section?
Sharma noted that Chemistry was the most straightforward among the three sections, offering high scoring potential. The section featured a significant number of statement-based questions, most of which were simple and factual.
The weightage was highest for Organic Chemistry, followed by Inorganic Chemistry, while Physical Chemistry had the least representation. Key chapters included Chemical Kinetics and Solutions.
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Notably, the majority of the questions were theory-based and directly sourced from the NCERT textbook, especially in the Physical Chemistry portion.
JEE Main 2025 April 7 shift 1 paper analysis: Physics section was easy to moderate
the Physics section in the JEE Main 2025 ranged from easy to moderate difficulty. The paper was largely dominated by numerical and formula-based questions, giving an edge to students with strong conceptual understanding.
Prominent topics included Mechanics, Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Ray Optics, and Units & Measurements. Interestingly, there were no questions from Fluids, Wave Optics, or Electromagnetic Induction (EMI). While a few problems required careful calculation, most were direct and scoring, offering a balanced mix for students.
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 analysis: What was the difficulty level in the past three exam-days?
Here’s a subject wise breakdown of the difficulty level in the past few days of JEE Main 2025 exams:
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The Mathematics section has been consistently challenging across the three exam days. Candidates saw a strong focus on Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra, with some tricky questions from Vector and 3D Geometry. Lengthy calculations and complex numerical problems made time management crucial for students.
Overall, the section was rated moderate to tough, requiring a deeper conceptual understanding and efficient problem-solving skills.
Comparatively, Chemistry section has been relatively easier compared to the other subjects, with a significant portion of the questions being based on NCERT questions. Organic Chemistry topics like reaction mechanisms and Inorganic Chemistry concepts such as periodic trends and coordination compounds were prominent. Physical Chemistry numerical questions required precise calculations but were manageable. Students who revised NCERT thoroughly found this section scoring and straightforward.
The Physics section has been moderately tricky, with a balanced mix of numerical and theoretical questions. Topics like Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, and Optics were given more weightage. While formula-based questions made certain parts easier, some numerical problems were time-consuming. Overall, the section was rated moderate, with a few challenging questions requiring conceptual clarity.
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