JEE Mains 2025 Highlights: Day 2 exam ends

JEE Mains 2025 Day 2 Highlights: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 for Engineering (BE/BTech, paper 1) aspirants today, January 23. JEE Mains 2025 Day 3 Live Updates On the second day of JEE Mains session 1, candidates appeared for the test in two shifts – from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm....Read More
Candidates can download the admit cards for the first three exam days from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 (paper 1) and January 30 (paper 2, BArch/BPlanning).
Candidates need to undergo pre-exam formalities, which include mandatory frisking, before entering the exam hall. Therefore, candidates must reach the exam venue by the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam venue once the gates are closed.
They must carry only those items allowed inside the exam hall. They should make their own arrangements for the safekeeping of personal belongings, as not all exam centres may have this facility.
Candidates are allowed to bring the admit card (all pages,printed on A4-size paper and preferably in colour), a photograph (same as the one used in the application form), a valid, original photo ID and other prescribed documents to the exam hall.
Analysis of the JEE Main exam paper and candidates' reactions will be shared here at the end of the exam. Follow live updates below.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Section wise difficulty level
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Based on student feedback, the section can be ranked in order of difficulty as follows:
Mathematics > Chemistry > Physics
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 2 Mathematics moderate to difficult
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited said that Mathematics section ranged from moderate to difficult. Questions were evenly distributed across nearly all chapters, with Calculus being the most prominent. Topics such as 3D Geometry, Algebra, Vectors, Binomial Theorem, and Conic Sections also had a significant presence. Although the difficulty level of the questions was not excessively high, many involved lengthy and time-consuming calculations, making this section the most challenging for many students.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Chemistry was easy to moderate in Shift 2
JEE Mains 2025 Live: According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited, Chemistry was rated as easy to moderate and was a major time-saver. The section covered almost all chapters, with Organic Chemistry dominating in terms of the number of questions. Inorganic Chemistry was well-represented, while Physical Chemistry featured comparatively fewer questions. Most theoretical questions were directly based on NCERT, ensuring familiarity for the students. However, a few questions were reported to be outside the syllabus, though they were not particularly challenging. Overall, the Chemistry section allowed students to complete it quickly, giving them more time to focus on other sections.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Physics section easy
JEE Mains 2025 Live: “The Physics section was considered easy by most students. While the distribution of questions across topics appeared balanced, certain chapters were missing. Key topics like Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics were covered, but chapters such as Optics and Electromagnetism had a stronger presence. Questions from Modern Physics were fewer in number, and chapters like Alternating Currents (AC), EMI, and Magnetism were underrepresented. There were no questions on instrument-related topics, and topics like Laws of Motion and Elasticity were absent”, said Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift details
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The JEE Main 2025 examination will be held in two shifts for paper I- first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. For Paper 2, the exam will be held in single shift- 3 pm to 6.30 pm.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Check Session 1 exam dates
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 (paper 1) and January 30 (paper 2, BArch/BPlanning).
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Day 3 Shift 1 begins at 9 am tomorrow
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Day 3 Shift 1 examination will begin on January 24, 2025 at 9 am. The candidates will have to reach the exam centre 1 hours before the commencement of the examination.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 2 concludes
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Day 2 Shift 2 ends.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: About Shift 2 analysis
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Shift 2 analysis will be available after the examination is over. Keep a check on this page for latest updates.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 2 concludes at 6 pm today
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Shift 2 will conclude at 6 pm today.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Steps to download JEE hall ticket
Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Open the admit card download link given on the home page.
Enter your login details – application number and date of birth.
Submit the details and download the admit card.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Login credentials required to download hall ticket
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The following details are required to download the JEE Main admit card-
Application number
Date of birth of the candidate.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Check Session 1 exam dates
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 (paper 1) and January 30 (paper 2, BArch/BPlanning).
JEE Mains 2025 Live: How to download admit card for January 24 exam?
Visit the official website of JEE Main.
Click on JEE Mains Admit Card 2025 link available on the home page.
A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.
Click on submit and your admit card will be displayed.
Check the admit card and download the page.
Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 1 paper close to expectations
JEE Mains 2025 Live: According to the paper analysis of shift 1 by Academic Desk, Vidyamandir Classes, the difficulty level of shift 1 appears to align closely with expectations.
“According to students, the Mathematics section was relatively lengthy and leaned toward the difficult side, making it slightly more challenging to manage time effectively. The questions were largely based on mixed concepts, which tested the students' conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities,” it said.
However, Physics and Chemistry sections were easier, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty levels. Physics was primarily formula-based, and around 60% of the questions came from the Class 12 syllabus, while the remaining 40% were based on the Class 11 syllabus. The distribution of questions seemed well-balanced in terms of topics covered, according to students.
The Chemistry section was heavily NCERT-based, with a good balance across physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, providing an advantage to students who focused on NCERT textbooks during their preparation.
“Overall, the paper was balanced, with varying difficulty levels across subjects. The Mathematics section stood out as the most challenging, while Physics and Chemistry provided some relief. Due to the easy-to-moderate nature of most of the paper, it is anticipated that the cutoff may go slightly higher this time,” it noted.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 2 begins
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Shift 2 of JEE Mains 2025 has begun.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: About Paper 2 exam date and subject
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Paper 2 of JEE Mains 2025 will be conducted on January 30 for BArch/BPlanning.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: What students said about Shift 1 exam?
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Many students who appeared for the Shift 1 examination said that the overall paper was easy to moderate, but the Mathematics section was tough, Physics was moderate, and Chemistry was easy.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 2 begins in 30 minutes
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Day 2 Shift 2 examination will begin in 30 minutes. Keep checking this space for guidelines, analysis and more.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Exam to be held on January 28, 29 in one centre in Karnataka
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The JEE Main Paper I examination will be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 in two shifts- first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. The JEE Main Paper II will be held on January 30, 2025 in single shift- from 3 pm to 6.30 pm.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Overall difficulty level of Shift 1
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Based on student feedback, the sections can be ranked by difficulty level as follows: Mathematics > Physics > Chemistry. This analysis highlights the need for effective time management and strategic preparation to perform well in future examinations.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Check Mathematics section analysis here
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Mathematics section, on the other hand, ranged from moderate to difficult. Questions from Class 11 chapters were fewer, with Class 12 topics like Calculus, 3D Geometry and Vectors, and Conic Sections dominating in terms of numbers. While the questions were not overly complex, many involved lengthy calculations, making this section time-consuming. For several students, Mathematics emerged as the most challenging part of the paper, as per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Chemistry section was the easiest, says expert
JEE Mains 2025 Live: “In Chemistry, the paper covered almost all chapters, though certain units dominated. The section was considered the easiest and served as a significant time-saver for most students. Organic Chemistry was the most prominent, with straightforward questions that often resembled past-year problems. Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry had fewer questions comparatively. Overall, Chemistry was quick to solve and allowed students to allocate more time to the other sections”, said Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Shift 1 paper analysis by expert for Physics section
JEE Mains 2025 Live: According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited, Physics section was perceived as easy to moderate by most students. The majority of the questions were drawn from Class 12 topics, with relatively fewer from Class 11. Chapters like Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics were less emphasized in this shift. However, Class 12 topics such as Optics and Electromagnetism had a stronger presence. Questions from Modern Physics were moderate in number, while chapters like Alternating Currents (AC), EMI, and Magnetism were underrepresented. Notably, there was a good number of instrument-related questions, adding variety to the section.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Check student reaction on Shift 1 exam
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Students waiting outside exam centre to appear for Shift 2
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Students to appear for Shift 2 exam today
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Check Shift 2 timings
JEE Mains 2025 Live: The Shift 2 exam on Day 2 will begin at 3 pm today.
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Exam rescheduled for one exam centre
JEE Mains 2025 Live: National Testing Agency, NTA has rescheduled JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam in one exam centre in Karnataka. Details here
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Where to find admit card link?
JEE Mains 2025 Live: Candidates can download the admit cards for the first three exam days from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Check Session 1 exam dates
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: The JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam is scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 (paper 1) and January 30 (paper 2, BArch/BPlanning).
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Items to be carried to exam centre
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Candidates are allowed to bring the admit card (all pages,printed on A4-size paper and preferably in colour), a photograph (same as the one used in the application form), a valid, original photo ID and other prescribed documents to the exam hall.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Know guidelines before appearing for Shift 2
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Before entering the exam hall, candidates need to undergo pre-exam formalities, which includes a mandatory frisking. Therefore, candidates must reach the exam venue as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam venue once the gates are closed.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Paper moderate
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Most of the students who appeared for the test found the overall paper to be easy to moderate. Mathematics section was tough compared to Physics and Chemistry.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Students say Physics paper has one mistake
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: A student who appeared for the Shift 1 examination said that there was mistake in one question in Physics paper.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Physics, Chemistry easy, says students
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: A student from Patna who appeared for the examination found physics, chemistry section to be easy and mathematics section to be tough.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Check students reactions on Shift 1 exam
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: An aspirant from Patna named Nikhil who appeared for the Shift 1 examination found overall JEE paper to be easy. The Mathematics section was tough for some.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: When will Shift 2 commence?
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Day 2 Shift 2 will commence at 3 pm today. Candidates who will appear for Shift 2 will have to reach the exam centre 1 hour before the commencement of the examination.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Analysis soon
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: The Shift 1 analysis will be available soon.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Shift 1 concludes
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Shift 1 of Day 2 have concluded.
JEE Main 2025 Live Updates: Do not bring calculator, watch
Do not bring calculators and watches inside the exam hall. These are prohibited items.
The exam console will show a clock so that candidates can keep track of time.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: NTA helpline numbers
For any help about the JEE Main exam, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 0114075900 or email at jeemain@nta.ac.in.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Do these before leaving the exam hall
Before leaving the exam hall, drop the rough worksheet and the admit card in the box provided. Failing to do this may result in the answers not being evaluated.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Banned items
These items are not allowed inside the exam hall-
- Instrument/geometry/pencil box
- Handbag
- Purse
- Any kind of paper/stationary/textual material (printed or written)
- Water
- Mobile phone
- Earphone
- Pager
- Calculator
- DocuPen
- Slide rules
- Log tables
- Camera
- Tape recorder
- Watch
- Any metallic object.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: First shift starts
The first shift of the second day of JEE Main 2025 session 1 has started. This shift will end at 12 pm.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Make sure you have got correct question paper
Candidates should check that the question paper displayed on the computer screen is the same as the opted subject and medium. If there is any error, they should inform the invigilator immediately.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: About attendance sheet
During the test, candidates need to fill in the requested information on the attendance sheet, put their signature and left-hand thumb impression, and paste the photograph in the place provided.
Candidates must ensure that the thumb impression is clear and not smudged.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Dress code
- Wear slippers or sandals with low heels.
- Avoid closed footwear, including shoes.
- Do not wear garments with large buttons.
- Do not wear caps, dupatta and sunglasses.
- Metalic objects, including watches, are banned.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Items allowed inside exam hall
Admit card (with self-declaration form)
Photo ID proof (valid and original)
Photograph (Same as the one use in the application form)
PwD certificate and scribe document (if applicable)
Diabetic candidates can bring edibles as specified on the admit card.
JEE Mains 2025 Live Updates: Engineering paper on day 2
On the second day, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the JEE Mains exam for Engineering (BE/BTech, paper 1) aspirants in both shifts.