Overview of JEE Main 2024

JEE Main 2024 was conducted across 17 shifts in two sessions — January and April — by the National Testing Agency. The papers showed a clear move towards application-based questions, especially in Physics and Chemistry, while Mathematics was noticeably tougher compared to previous years. The overall difficulty level remained moderate, with Physics at moderate level, Chemistry easy to moderate, and Maths the toughest section. The general cutoff was around 93.2 percentile. You can also explore JEE Main previous year question papers (2022–2024) to understand how the exam has evolved over time

2024 Exam Pattern at a Glance

2024 maintained the same NTA structure as previous years, but question style evolved towards real-world applications.

Total Questions

90 (75 compulsory + 15 optional)

Total Marks

300

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct, −1 for wrong MCQ; no negative for Section B numericals

Duration

3 hours

Sections

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — 25 compulsory + 5 optional numericals each

Sessions

January (Jan 27 – Feb 1) and April (Apr 1–15)

For a deeper understanding, refer to JEE Main exam pattern 2024 — detailed breakdown.

Download 2024 Question Papers (All Shifts)

All 2024 JEE Main papers are available below with solutions, difficulty classification, and topic-wise coverage. Each PDF includes the original NTA paper along with verified solutions so you can practise exactly how the exam is structured.

2024 — JEE Main Papers

January/February Session Papers

31 Jan — Shift 1

JEE Main 31 Jan 2024 Shift 1

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Moderately tough Maths with a strong focus on Calculus.

31 Jan — Shift 2

JEE Main 31 Jan 2024 Shift 2

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Balanced difficulty across all three subjects.

1 Feb — Shift 2

JEE Main 1 Feb 2024 Shift 2

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Chemistry was more scoring compared to other shifts.

April Session Papers

2 Apr — Shift 1

JEE Main 2 Apr 2024 Shift 1

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Tough Calculus dominated the Maths section.

2 Apr — Shift 2

JEE Main 2 Apr 2024 Shift 2

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Relatively moderate difficulty across subjects.

4 Apr — Shift 1

JEE Main 4 Apr 2024 Shift 1

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

6 Apr — Shift 1

JEE Main 6 Apr 2024 Shift 1

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Higher weightage from Electrostatics in Physics.

9 Apr — Shift 1

JEE Main 9 Apr 2024 Shift 1

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Modern Physics questions appeared frequently.

9 Apr — Shift 2

JEE Main 9 Apr 2024 Shift 2

Physics PDF   |   Chemistry PDF   |   Maths PDF

Considered the toughest Maths paper of the April session.

2024 Subject-wise High Weightage Topics

These chapters dominated JEE Main 2024 across most shifts.

Subject

Key Topics

Question Count

Physics

Electrostatics, Modern Physics, Electromagnetic Induction

8Q Electrostatics, 6Q Modern Physics

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry, Coordination Compounds

12Q Organic, 7Q Coordination

Mathematics

Calculus, Algebra

15Q Calculus, 12Q Algebra

Organic Chemistry and Calculus continue to dominate JEE Main, and 2024 followed the same trend. You can explore JEE Chemistry hacks — Organic & Inorganic and the JEE Physics syllabus breakdown to strengthen these high-weightage areas. 

How to Use 2024 Papers in Your Prep

Use the 2024 papers last in your revision cycle — these are the toughest and closest to what JEE Main 2026 will look like.

  1. Solve papers in a strict 3-hour exam format without interruptions
  2. Identify time-consuming Maths topics like Calculus and Coordinate Geometry
  3. Use Chemistry-heavy shifts to improve speed and aim for 40–45 minutes
  4. Compare multiple shifts to understand variation in question patterns
  5. Follow a structured approach like strategy to score 95+ percentile in JEE Mains 

You can also review how many mock tests to take before JEE and avoid common JEE mistakes to improve consistency across attempts. 

What to Do Next

Once you have solved these papers, the focus should shift to consistency and analysis. At Giraffe Learning, students work with structured mock tests, detailed paper analysis sessions, and preparation plans built around the latest NTA pattern. If you want guided support, you can explore JEE coaching at Giraffe Learning Bangalore to strengthen your preparation and build exam confidence. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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