JEE main 2024: Highlights and expert analysis of April 4 JEE main exam

Ajay Kumar Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited shared the analysis here 

NTA has kept the difficulty level almost same as that of Shift-1. The evening shift (shift-2) paper was slightly The JEE MAIN paper of April 4, 2024 (Evening Shift) was of Easy to Moderate level. In this paper, Physics were on the easy to moderate side whereas Chemistry was easiest among the three. Maths was not that tricky but was a bit lengthy. A detailed subject wise analysis is given below.

Chemistry

The paper was by and large based on NCERT books. There was almost equal distribution of the all the three parts of chemistry i.e. Physical, Organic and Inorganic. Questions were mainly straightforward. Questions from prominent chapters like Equilibrium, Bonding, Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics and Alkyl and Aryl halides were asked. Overall coverage of the chapters was uniform. 

Physics

Physics part was of easy to moderate level and questions were mostly straightforward. Questions from Modern Physics, Work Power and Energy, Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics and Electrostatics were there in the paper. Most of the questions were asked from the 12th class syllabus in. If somebody has gone through the PYQs of the previous year papers, he/she will definitely have an upper hand in the paper.

Mathematics

Mathematics paper was moderate to difficult just like the Shift-1 paper. Questions from Algebra and Calculus were dominant in the paper. A good number of questions were asked from Vectors and 3D. Questions from Binomial Theorem, Sequence and Series, Statistics were there in the paper. Almost all the topics were covered. 

In short, it was a balanced paper which can be solved in the given time. Most of the students found Mathematics a bit lengthy. The difficulty level wise order according to a large section of students is Mathematics > Physics > Chemistry. 

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida Centres has shared Shift 2 paper pattern here: 

Part-I- Physics had total 30*questions – Sec-I had 20 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers & Sec-II had 10 Numerical based questions out which only 5 had to be attempted. Marking scheme for multiple choice questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Marking scheme for numerical based questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, and 0 in all other cases. Total marks of this section were 100. 

Part-II- Chemistry had total 30*questions – Sec-I had 20 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers & Sec-II had 10 Numerical based questions out which only 5 had to be attempted. Marking scheme for multiple choice questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Marking scheme for numerical based questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, and 0 in all other cases. Total marks of this section were 100. 

Part-III- Mathematics had total 30*questions – Sec-I had 20 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers & Sec-II had 10 Numerical based questions out which only 5 had to be attempted. Marking scheme for multiple choice questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Marking scheme for numerical based questions was +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response, and 0 in all other cases. Total marks of this section were 100.

The analysis shared by Ramesh Batlish Head-FIITJEE Noida Centres is here: 

The level of difficultly as per feedback from students on 4th April, 2024 (Afternoon Session). 

Mathematics – Moderately Tough. Weightage was given to chapters of Algebra and Calculus. Questions from Circle, Parabola & Hyperbola with mixed concept questions in Coordinate Geometry. In Calculus, questions asked from Limits, Application of Derivative, Definite Integral, Differential Equations, Area. In Algebra, questions asked from Complex Number, Progressions- 2 ques, Permutation & Combination, Binomial Theorem, Statistics, Matrices & Determinants, Probability- 2 ques & Vector &3D Geometry- 3 questions. Few MCQs & numerical based questions had lengthy calculations and were Tricky. 

Physics – Easy . Questions asked from almost all chapters. Some good questions from chapters of Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Power & Energy, Heat & Thermodynamics, Sound & waves, Rotational Motion, Optics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics, Atoms & Nuclei. Numerical based questions were Easy. Physics was balanced and Easy.

 Chemistry – Easy to Moderate. Inorganic & Organic Chemistry had more weightage as compared to Physical Chemistry. Questions asked from GOC, Alcohols, Ether & Phenols, Amines, Aldehydes & Ketones, Biomolecules, Aryl & Alkyl Halides mixed concept questions, Physical Chemistry had questions from Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry & Chemical Equilibrium. Inorganic Chemistry had questions from d & f -block elements, Coordination Compounds & Chemical Bonding. Some NCERT fact-based questions asked which made it Easy for students. 

In terms of order of Difficulty – Overall, this paper was of Moderate level as per students in all three subjects.

Students who appeared for Shift 1 examination found mathematical questions complex and lengthy.

Akshit Dawar, a student who attempted the exam said, "The questions from the Hyperbola part of mathematics were extremely complex and hard to solve."

Another student, Anushka Tyagi found Mathematics difficult and Physics and Chemistry moderate. "Chemistry was not very easy but doable but mathematics was extremely difficult. I only attempted 4 questions out of 25 in mathematics, but the cut-off usually is 90 percentile and I hope I will be able to make it", she added.

Students were required to attempt 75 questions out of 90, in the examination. Each correct answer would gain them 4 marks and an incorrect answer leads to one negative mark.

Divansh, a student of DAV School, who claimed the exam to be lengthy, remarked, "The exam was average but Mathematical questions took a lot of time to solve. There were no direct questions from the subject but Chemistry was very easy and did not take much time."

Krish, another student, found Inorganic chemistry quite easy. "Apart from Mathematics, the exam went well. Usually, it takes 5 to 6 minutes to solve each question, but in this examination, every mathematical question consumed nearly 15 minutes and was very lengthy."

JEE Main 2024 April 4 exam is over. The Shift 2 paper analysis will be shared here soon. Keep checking this space for latest updates. 

JEE Main 2024 Shift 2 has concluded for April 4, 2024. 

JEE Mains 2024 second session will be conducted on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, 2024 for Paper I (BE/BTech) and on April 12, 2024, for Paper 2 (BArch/Planning).

JEE Main 2024 Shift 2 will conclude at 6 pm today. The Session 2 Shift 2 was started across the country at 3 pm. 

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida Centres, said that the Mathematics part was moderate while Physics and Chemistry were Easy. 

Overall, this paper was of moderate level as per students, the expert said.

Want to know which chapters or topics of Physics, Chemistry and Maths had more questions? Which section was more difficult and how was the paper overall? Check the detailed paper analysis here to find out your answers. 

JEE Main 2024 Shift 2 begins. The Shift 2 duration is from 3 pm to 6 pm. The examination will be conducted across the country at various exam centres for Paper 1 (BE/BTech).

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Ajay Kumar Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) said:

NTA has followed the same level of difficulty of Phase-2 as compared to the one asked in Phase-1. The JEE MAIN paper of April 4, 2024 (Morning Shift) was of Moderate level due to the lengthy questions in Maths. In this paper, Physics was on the easier side whereas Chemistry was also on the easy to moderate side. In this paper, Mathematics was on moderate to difficult side with lengthy and calculative questions. A detailed subject wise analysis is given below.

Chemistry: Chemistry paper was more or less balanced in terms of difficulty level as well as the number of questions from the three sections. Questions from prominent chapters like Chemical Kinetics, Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics were asked. P-Block chemistry was dominant in the paper. Overall coverage of the chapters was uniform. Among 11th and 12thclass, more number of questions were asked from 12th class syllabus. The paper was by and large based on NCERT books.

Physics: Physics part was on easier side and questions from almost all the chapters were asked. Questions from Modern Physics, Mechanics, Electrostatics and Current electricity were there in the paper. The coverage of the questions was almost equal with more number of questions asked from 12th class.

Mathematics: Mathematics paper was moderate to difficult level. A good number of questions were asked from Calculus. Integer type questions were lengthy in the paper. Almost all the topics were covered. The main thing is questions were both lengthy and calculative which took a lot of time to solve.

In short, it was a decent paper with Mathematics being the toughest among all due to the lengthy part. The difficulty level wise order according to a large section of students is Mathematics > Chemistry > Physics.

Nitin Viijay, Founder & CEO of Motion Education analysis on JEE Mains exam:

With Shift 1 of JEE Session 2 exam concluding, it has come out that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Where Physics and Mathematics were a bit lengthy and difficult, Chemistry easy as compared to the other two subjects. Comparing the three sections, Mathematics was the toughest of all.

- Physics was moderate and a bit lengthy, with more questions from class 11. Apart from this, there were questions about electromagnetism, kinematics and modern physics.

- The Mathematics section was lengthy and significantly more difficult than the January examination. It suggests that students seeking optimal performance would benefit from prioritizing 3D, Statistics, and Vector areas.

- In Chemistry, the paper was easy. Organic chemistry was heavily weighted, and questions from thermodynamics, physical chemistry, and metallurgy were included in the exam. Revising the periodic table, integer-type questions, Thermochemistry, and Kinetics before the exam is also advisable.

In terms of order of Difficulty –Mathematics was Moderate, while Physics & Chemistry were Easy. Overall, this paper was of Moderate level as per students.

Ramesh Batlish, Head-FIITJEE Noida Centres paper review, analysis on JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Shift 1:

The level of difficulty as per feedback from students on 4th April, 2024 (Forenoon Session).

• Mathematics – Moderate. Questions were asked from all chapters with emphasis on Chapters of Calculus & Algebra. More than one question asked from Vectors, 3 D Geometry, Differential Equations & Conic Sections. In Calculus, questions asked from Functions, Continuity & Differentiability, Definite Integral ,Area, Differential Equations. In Algebra- Probability, Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Permutation & Combination, Statistics, Progressions, Matrices & Determinants. In Coordinate Geometry, questions asked from Parabola, Ellipse & Hyperbola with mixed concepts. The Numerical Section had lengthy calculations. A few questions were reported as Lengthy & Tricky.

• Physics – Easy . Questions asked from Kinematics, Gravitation, Circular Motion, Heat & Thermodynamics, Magnetism-2 questions, Wave Optics, Current Electricity-2 questions, Electrostatics, Modern Physics, Semi-Conductors. Both MCQs & Numerical based questions were Lengthy but Easy. Few fact-based questions from class XII chapters of NCERT were also asked. Students felt Physics section was Balanced as per Coverage of Chapters.

• Chemistry – Easy. Organic & Physical Chemistry was given more weightage compared to Inorganic Chemistry. Questions asked from Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding- 2 questions, General Organic Chemistry-2 questions, Alcohol, Ether & Phenol, Amines, Aryl & Alkyl halides mixed concept type questions, Coordination Compounds, Stoichiometry, Periodic Table. Some questions were directly asked from NCERT Textbook, which made this section Easy.

JEE Main 2024 live updates: NTA JEE Shift 2 exam begins at 3 pm today, April 4, 2024. Shift 2 will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

JEE Main 2024 Shift 1 has ended. The analysis will be available soon. Keep checking this space for latest updates. 

JEE Main 2024 session 2 ends. 

JEE Main 2024 Shift 1 will end in 5 minutes. The examination was started at 9 am and will end at 12 noon today. The analysis and other updates will be available here. 

The first shift of JEE Main 2024 session 2, day 1 started at 9 am and will end at 12 pm. The second shift is from 3 pm to 6 pm. After each shift, section-wise paper analysis (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) will be shared here. 

JEE Main 2024 live updates: In its advisory for candidates, the NTA has asked them to ensure that the question paper displayed on the exam console is as per his/her opted subject/medium indicated on the admit card. Any error must be brought to the notice of the invigilator immediately.

The following important documents must be carried to the examination venue:

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JEE Main 2024 live updates: During the examination, if a candidate goes for bio-break/toilet, s/he must undergo the frisking and biometric verification again. This is an additional security measure implemented by the agency since the last session. Earlier, frisking and verification were done only while entering the exam venue. 

The NTA has asked candidates to refrain from using unfair means/practices. It has implemented several measures to ensure the fairness of the examination, which include multistage verification of candidates, biometric authentication, EKYC and frisking of the candidates, the invigilation staff and any other associated functionaries.