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JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Day 5 Math paper was tough and lengthy, Chemistry was moderate with tricky NCERT-based questions, and Physics was overall easy.
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JEE Main 2025 Day 5 Paper Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) began the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 on January 22, 2025. Today, January 29, marks the fifth day of the exam. Each day, the exam is conducted in two shifts: the first shift runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, while the second shift takes place from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Candidates aiming for BE/BTech courses appear for JEE Main Paper 1, while those seeking BArch admissions will take Paper 2.
Paper 1 included 75 questions, divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. According to NTA guidelines, students had 3 hours to complete the exam, which carried a total of 300 marks.
The evaluation will be as per the following marking scheme:
Every correct answer: +4 marks
Every incorrect answer: -1 mark
Unattempted question: 0 marks
JEE Main 2024: Day 5 (29 January 2025) Question Paper Analysis
1st Shift: Major Highlights
Mathematics: The Mathematics paper was deemed difficult and quite lengthy by candidates. While the questions were based on the syllabus, they were tough and required considerable time and effort to solve, particularly due to the lengthy calculations involved. Key topics covered in the paper included Vectors and 3D Geometry, Differential Equations, Integration, Matrices, Area under the Curve, Limits, Circle, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, and Conics.
Chemistry: The Chemistry paper was generally of moderate difficulty with some tricky questions. A significant emphasis was placed on the NCERT textbook, with a mix of formula-based direct questions and more complex, tricky problems. In terms of section-wise weightage and difficulty, Physical Chemistry was the most challenging, followed by Organic Chemistry, and then Inorganic Chemistry.
Physics: The Physics paper was relatively easy, with many indirect questions that tested conceptual understanding. A noticeable trend was the higher number of questions from the Class 11 syllabus. The questions were primarily indirect, requiring students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to arrive at the correct answers, rather than relying on direct application of formulas. Key topics included Ray Optics, Projectile Motion, Centre of Mass, Kinematics, Magnetic Effect of Current, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Unit Dimensions, and Modern Physics
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