JEE Main Exam 2025 – The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains Session 2 exam from April 2 to April 9, 2025. As the JEE Mains exams are approaching, there are only a few days left to appear for one of the toughest exams in the country. Candidates who are preparing for the session 2 exam are advised to analyse the difficulty level of the exam.
The NTA conducted the JEE Mains Session 1 in January across multiple days and shifts, drawing participation from lakhs of engineering students. Taking reviews and feedback from the aspirants, JEE Main 2025 Session 1 was moderately difficult, with some shifts being tougher than others. Mathematics was considered the most challenging, while Chemistry was the easiest and highly NCERT-based. Physics had a mixed difficulty, with some shifts featuring tricky conceptual questions.
Shift-wise JEE Main Paper Analysis 2025 (April Session) – [Download]
Based on the past few years, candidates can expect JEE Main Session 2 slightly tougher than Session 1, which was held in January. Mathematics is consistently the toughest section, the difficulty of Physics varies as per shift, while Chemistry remains the easiest section with NCERT-based questions in most years. Some shifts can be tougher than the others, impacting students’ scores and normalization.
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JEE Main Exam 2025 – Session 2 Difficulty Level (Expected)
Based on the past few years, candidates can expect JEE Main Session 2 slightly tougher than Session 1 in January. Some shifts can be tougher than others, impacting students’ scores and normalization.
| Subject | Expected Difficulty Level | Key Factors |
| Mathematics | Moderate to Difficult | Lengthy calculations, tricky Algebra & Coordinate Geometry questions |
| Physics | Moderate to Tough | Concept-based, formula-driven questions from Mechanics, Optics & Electricity |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | NCERT-based, mostly direct questions from Inorganic & Organic Chemistry |
| Overall | Moderate to Tough | Similar to Session 1, some shifts might have tougher Math & Physics |
JEE Mains Exam 2025 – JEE Main Session 1 Analysis
The overall difficulty level for JEE Main 2025 was moderate to difficult, with some shifts having tougher Mathematics and Physics sections. Candidates appearing for Session 2 exams can check the analysis in the table given below.
| Date & Shift | Overall Difficulty | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry |
| January 22 – Shift 1 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy |
| January 22 – Shift 2 | Moderate to Difficult | Tough | Moderate | Easy |
| January 27 – Shift 1 | Moderate | Moderate | Tough | Easy |
| January 27 – Shift 2 | Moderate | Tough | Moderate | Easy |
| January 28 – Shift 1 | Tough | Very Tough | Tough | Moderate |
| January 28 – Shift 2 | Moderate | Tough | Moderate | Easy |
| January 29 – Shift 1 | Moderate to Tough | Tough | Moderate | Easy |
JEE Mains 2025 – Analysis on basis of Previous Year
Based on the past few years, candidates can expect JEE Main Session 2 slightly tougher than Session 1, which was held in January.
| Year | Session | Overall Difficulty | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry | Toughest Shift |
| 2025 | Session 1 | Moderate to Tough | Tough (Lengthy) | Moderate to Tough | Easy to Moderate (NCERT-based) | January 28 (Shift 1) |
| 2024 | Session 2 | Slightly Tougher | Tough | Moderate | Easy (Mostly NCERT) | April Session |
| 2024 | Session 1 | Moderate | Tough | Moderate | Easy | January 31 (Shift 1) |
| 2023 | Session 2 | Tough | Very Tough (Lengthy) | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | April 12 (Shift 2) |
| 2023 | Session 1 | Moderate to Tough | Lengthy & Tough | Moderate | Easy | January 29 (Shift 1) |
| 2022 | Session 2 | Moderate to Tough | Lengthy Calculations | Moderate | Easy (NCERT Direct) | June 29 (Shift 2) |
| 2022 | Session 1 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | June 26 (Shift 2) |
| 2021 | Session 4 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | August 27 (Shift 2) |
| 2021 | Session 1 | Easy to Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easiest (Direct NCERT) | February 24 (Shift 1) |
| 2020 | Session 2 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | September 6 (Shift 1) |
| 2020 | Session 1 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | January 9 (Shift 2) |
JEE Mains 2025 – Preparation Tips for JEE Mains Session 2
JEE Main Session 2 is the last chance for aspirants to improve their scores, qualify for JEE Advanced, or secure a seat in top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. With limited time left, a smart and structured approach is crucial to excel in the exam. Candidates appearing for JEE Main Session 2 exam must follow a structured study plan, revise the high-weightage topic first, solve the previous years’ question paper, take mock tests under real-time conditions, strengthen time management and also follow smart study techniques.
- Candidates must analyze their JEE Main Session 1 Performance (if attempted)
- Identify strong and weak subjects based on your score and accuracy, analyze silly mistakes, conceptual errors, and time mismanagement issues, focus more on low-scoring topics while maintaining your strong areas.
- Prioritize High-Weightage Topics, based on past trends, certain topics have higher weightage in JEE Main.
- Follow a Smart Study Plan, solve Previous Year Papers (PYQs) as 70-80% of JEE Main questions follow similar patterns from past years.
- Take Mock Tests Under Real Exam Conditions as it helps in improving time management & accuracy and boosting confidence & reducing anxiety.
. Master Time Management in the Exam - Use Smart Revision Techniques – Write formulas, reactions, and key points for a glance before sleep.
- Stay healthy and manage stress – Sleep for at least 6-7 hours to ensure better focus, stay hydrated & eat brain-boosting foods (nuts, fruits, protein-rich food).
- Practice mediation to keep stress level low.
