The JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exams are currently underway across multiple examination centers nationwide. On April 5, 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) scheduled the Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) exam for candidates. In this article, we present a comprehensive analysis of the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Paper 1 for both Shift 1 and Shift 2 conducted on April 5.

Exam Pattern Analysis

Here’s a breakdown of the exam pattern for JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Paper 1:

Subject	Section A	Section B	Marks
Mathematics	20*	10*	100
Physics	20*	10*	100
Chemistry	20*	10*	100
Total	90	–	300

*Note: Candidates were required to attempt at least 25 questions from each subject.

Highlights:

• The question paper comprises three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Each subject carries 100 marks, totaling 300 marks.
• There are 30 questions from each subject.
• Candidates must attempt a minimum of 25 questions from each subject.
• Each subject is divided into two sections: Section A and B.

Shift 1 Analysis: April 5

Difficulty Level:

• Mathematics: Moderate (Lengthy/Calculative)
• Chemistry: Moderate (Organic was more)
• Physics: Easy (Formula-based)
• Overall Level: Moderate

Topics Covered:

• Mathematics: 3D and Vector, Integration, Differential, Sequence Series, Quadratic, Matrices
• Chemistry: Biomolecule, Mole Concept, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
• Physics: Modern Physics, Gravitation, Semiconductors, Kinetic Energy

Key Takeaways:

• The question paper was moderate.
• Physics questions were formula-based.
• Mathematics was lengthy and calculative.
• Chemistry ranged from easy to moderate, with Organic Chemistry being relatively easier.
• No questions were from the deleted syllabus.

Students’ Advice:

• Practice from NCERT thoroughly.
• Revise Physics formulas and focus on organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Solve previous year question papers.
• Start with Physics, then proceed to Chemistry, and allocate the last 1 hour and 30 minutes for Mathematics.
• Stay calm and avoid panicking during the exam.

Shift 2 Analysis: April 5

Difficulty Level:

• Mathematics: Moderate (Lengthy)
• Chemistry: Easy
• Physics: Easy (Formula-based)
• Overall Level: Moderate

Key Takeaways:

• The question paper was relatively easy compared to Session 1.
• Physics questions were mostly formula-based.
• Chemistry was the easiest subject.
• Class 12th syllabus was more prominent than Class 11th.

This analysis aims to provide valuable insights for candidates appearing in subsequent shifts of the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exams.