JEE Main 2022 Previous Year Solved Question Papers — June & July Sessions
Overview of JEE Main 2022
JEE Main 2022 was conducted in 11 shifts across two sessions — June and July — marking the return to a normalised exam pattern after the disruptions of 2020–21.
The 2022 papers are the easiest within the 2022–2024 range, especially in Chemistry and Physics, making them the ideal starting point for JEE 2026 aspirants. The overall difficulty ranged from easy to moderate, with Physics and Chemistry easy and Mathematics moderate. The general cutoff was around 88.4 percentile.
2022 Exam Pattern at a Glance
2022 was the first full year under the 75-compulsory-question format — understanding this structure builds the foundation for 2023 and 2024.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 90 (75 compulsory + 15 optional) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 wrong (MCQs); no negative for numericals |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Key Feature | Section B: attempt 5 out of 10 numericals per subject |
| Sessions | June (Jun 20–29) and July (Jul 25–30) |
For comparison with the latest format, see JEE Main exam pattern 2024.
Download 2022 Question Papers (All Shifts)
All 2022 papers are available with full step-by-step solutions. Start here if you are a JEE 2026 aspirant — the lower difficulty makes this year ideal for building confidence and identifying base-level weaknesses.
June Session Papers
24 Jun — Shift 2
JEE Main 24 Jun 2022 Shift 2
Physics PDF | Chemistry PDF | Maths PDF
Balanced and accessible — best first paper to solve.
26 Jun — Shift 2
JEE Main 26 Jun 2022 Shift 2
Physics PDF | Chemistry PDF | Maths PDF
Physics slightly tougher than other shifts.
July Session Papers
27 Jul — Shift 2
JEE Main 27 Jul 2022 Shift 2
Physics PDF | Chemistry PDF | Maths PDF
Useful for Probability and Matrices practice.
29 Jul — Shift 2
JEE Main 29 Jul 2022 Shift 2
Physics PDF | Chemistry PDF | Maths PDF
Chemistry was highly scoring — ideal for speed-building.
2022 Subject-wise High Weightage Topics
| Subject | Key Topics | Approx Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Optics, Current Electricity | 7 Optics, 6 Current Electricity |
| Chemistry | Mole Concept, Thermodynamics | 8 Mole Concept, 6 Thermodynamics |
| Mathematics | Probability, Matrices | 7 Probability, 6 Matrices |
2022 Maths focused heavily on topics many students avoid, especially Probability and Matrices. Strengthening these early makes it easier to handle the more Calculus-heavy papers in later years.
How to Use 2022 Papers in Your Preparation
- Start your PYQ journey with 2022 — cover both sessions
- Use Physics and Chemistry to build speed (target ~110 minutes)
- Focus on Probability and Matrices early
- Analyse mistakes: concept gap vs careless error vs time issue
- Follow a structured plan like smart study plan and dropper strategy
What to Do Next
Once comfortable with 2022 papers, move to JEE Main 2023 Question Papers and then JEE Main 2024 Question Papers to gradually increase difficulty.
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FAQs
How many shifts were conducted in JEE Main 2022?
11 shifts across June and July sessions.
Is JEE Main 2022 easier than 2023 and 2024?
Yes. It is the easiest among the three years, especially in Chemistry and Physics. Mathematics is moderate.
Why should I start with 2022 papers?
They build confidence, help identify weak areas, and introduce the exam pattern without overwhelming difficulty.
Are solutions included?
Yes, with detailed step-by-step explanations and alternate methods.
Did 2022 include Section B numericals?
Yes. Students attempted 5 out of 10 numericals per subject, with no negative marking.