JEE Main Paper Analysis: The National Testing Agency has successfully conducted both shifts of Day 2 of JEE Main 2024 Session 2 today, April 5, 2024 for candidates aspiring to secure admission in B.E./B.Tech programs at central and state-level technical colleges in India.
The second shift of JEE Main 2024 Session 2 concluded at 6 PM. The initial reactions of the students suggest that the overall difficulty level of the Shift 2 paper was moderate. Mathematics section was time consuming in shift 2 as well. Physics and Chemistry sections were easy to moderate in difficulty level. More updates will be provided here soon. Candidates can take a look at the detailed JEE Main Exam analysis 2024 for both shifts in this article.
The first exam shift concluded at 12 PM. The JEE Main Exam analysis by experts and candidates indicated that the Shift 1 paper was moderate in difficulty level. Physics section was easy and straightforward. Mathematics section was moderate to difficult though a bit lengthy. Chemistry section was moderate in difficulty and majorly theoretical in nature.
JEE Main Expected Cut off 2024 for Top NITs
The JEE Main Expected cut off 2024 for top NITs can be accessed by candidates in the table provided below.
| NITs | JEE Main Expected Cut off 2024 |
| NIT Warangal | Check Here |
| NIT Srinagar | Check Here |
| MANIT Bhopal | Check Here |
| NIT Agartala | Check Here |
| NIT Raipur | Check Here |
| NIT Jaipur | Check Here |
| NIT Meghalaya | Check Here |
| NIT Jalandhar | Check Here |
| NIT Patna | Check Here |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Check Here |
JEE Main Paper Analysis 2024 for April 5 Shift 1
The first shift of JEE Main 2024 successfully conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM. The students reported that the JEE Main paper for Shift 1 was moderately difficult. Mathematics section was lengthy and calculative. The difficulty level of this section was considered moderate by the students. Chemistry section was also deemed moderate in difficulty level while Physics section was on the easier side, as per the students’ reviews.
The key highlights of JEE Main Session 2 Paper Analysis for Shift 1 is provided in the table below.
| Particulars | Analysis |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Mathematics Difficulty Level | Moderate, Lengthy |
| Physics Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Chemistry Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Mathematics chapters with high weightage | Calculus 3D Geometry Matrices and Determinants Quadratic Equations Binomial Theorem |
| Physics chapters with high weightage | Magnetism Current Electricity Electrostatics Modern Physics Gravitation Thermodynamics |
| Chemistry chapters with high weightage | Organic Chemistry – Alcohol, phenol & ethers Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry- p-block, d-block, f-block Electrochemistry Mole Concept |
JEE Main Paper Analysis 2024 for April 5 Shift 2
The second shift JEE Main Exam Session 2 for April 5 concluded at 6 PM. The paper was moderate as per the students’ reports. The Mathematics section was comparatively more time consuming than the other two sections. Physics and Chemistry sections were on the easier side. The complete exam analysis with high weightage topics can be accessed in the table below.
| Particulars | Analysis |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Mathematics Difficulty Level | Moderate, Lengthy |
| Physics Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Chemistry Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Mathematics chapters with high weightage | To be notified |
| Physics chapters with high weightage | To be notified |
| Chemistry chapters with high weightage | To be notified |
JEE Main Expected Cut off 2024
The JEE Main cut off 2024 will be released by NTA after the completion of session 2 of JEE Main exam. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main cut off on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
The JEE Main expected cut off based on the cut off trends of last year is given in the table below.
| Category | Expected Percentile Cut off |
| Common Rank List (CRL) | 89.75 |
| GEN – EWS | 78.21 |
| OBC – NCL | 74.31 |
| SC | 44 |
| ST | 37 |
| PwD | 0.11 |
JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Session 2 (Unofficial)
The JEE Main Answer Key will be released by the NTA following the completion of Session 2 of JEE Main Examination. Candidates will be able to access the official JEE Main answer key notification on the official NTA website upon its release.
Candidates can Download the JEE Main Answer Key for different shifts from the table given below:
| Subjects | JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Shift 1 (Unofficial) | JEE Main Answer Key 2024 Shift 2 (Unofficial) |
| Mathematics | To be Released | To be Released |
| Physics | To be Released | To be Released |
| Chemistry | To be Released | To be Released |
JEE Main 2024 Marking Scheme
The JEE Main Exam consists of three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Each section carries 100 marks. The exam consists of MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and numerical value questions. The overall marking scheme is provided in the following table.
| Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions and Marks | Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Physics | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Chemistry | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Total | 90 | 300 | ||
Also check: JEE Main Expected Cut off 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
When will NTA release the provisional JEE Main answer key 2024?
NTA will release the provisional JEE Main 2024 answer key a few days after the completion of Phase 2.
What is the difficulty level of JEE Mains Phase 2 exam conducted on April 5, 2024?
The difficulty level of JEE Main Phase 2 exam conducted on April 5, 2024 is as follows: For Shift 1, the overall paper was moderately difficulty. Physics and Chemistry sections were easy but Maths was moderately difficult. For shift 2, the detailed reviews are still awaited. However, it is reported that Shift 2 exam was also moderate in difficulty level.
What is the full mark of JEE Main?
JEE Main exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks.
Who conducts JEE Main 2024?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Main 2024 examination.
