January and April 2024 — Subject-Wise Papers with Solutions
JEE Main 2024 Question Paper with Solutions PDF — January and April All Shifts Subject-Wise Download
Download Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics question papers with complete answer keys for all shifts of JEE Main January 2024 and April 2024. Subject-wise PDFs for every date and shift — completely free from Competishun.
About JEE Main 2024 Question Papers with Solutions
JEE Main 2024 was conducted by the National Testing Agency in two sessions. Session 1 was held in January and February 2024 across five dates and Session 2 in April 2024 across five more dates. Both sessions together saw over 14 lakh candidates appearing, making it one of the most competitive JEE Main cycles in recent years.
On this page all papers are available subject-wise, meaning Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are available as separate downloadable PDFs for each shift. This format is far more useful than a single combined PDF because it lets you focus on one subject at a time, track your performance individually, and identify exactly which chapters need more attention.
One important note — Maths papers for the January 2024 session are currently not available in our collection. All Physics and Chemistry papers for January are complete. All three subjects are fully available for every shift of April 2024.
Official NTA question papers with complete answer keys included
Available subject-wise separately — Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as individual files
Covers all available shifts of January and April 2024 sessions
Great resource for JEE Main 2026 preparation as NTA patterns stay consistent
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How 2024 Papers Help in 2026: JEE Main 2024 and 2025 papers together give you a 2-year view of NTA's question setting approach. Topics that appear in both years are almost guaranteed to appear again. Solving papers from multiple years is one of the smartest strategies for JEE Main 2026 preparation.
Session 1
JEE Main January 2024 — Subject-Wise Question Papers with Solutions
Download Physics and Chemistry papers with answer keys for all 10 shifts of January and February 2024 session. Maths papers will be updated as soon as they become available.
Note about Maths: Maths papers for the January 2024 session are currently not available in our collection. We have Physics and Chemistry for all shifts. All April 2024 shifts have complete Physics, Chemistry and Maths papers. We will update January Maths papers as soon as they become available.
April 2024 Session Note: All 10 shifts of April 2024 are fully available with complete Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics papers along with solutions. These are some of the best papers to solve before JEE Main 2026 as they represent NTA's recent question setting style.
Exam Structure
JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern — Complete Details
Understanding the paper structure before you start solving helps you approach each section with the right strategy
Feature
Details
Exam Mode
Computer-Based Test fully online
Duration
3 Hours (180 minutes)
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Questions Per Subject
30 questions (20 MCQs plus 10 NVTs, attempt any 5)
Total Questions to Attempt
75 Questions (25 per subject)
Total Marks
300 Marks (100 per subject)
Correct MCQ Answer
Plus 4 Marks
Wrong MCQ Answer
Minus 1 Mark
NVT — Correct Answer
Plus 4 Marks
NVT — Wrong Answer
Zero Marks (no negative marking on NVT in 2024)
NVT Compulsory
No — attempt any 5 out of 10 NVTs per subject (changed to compulsory from 2025)
Sessions Per Year
2 sessions — January and April
Score Policy
Best percentile of both sessions used for merit list
Key Difference vs 2025: In JEE Main 2024, you had the option to choose any 5 out of 10 NVTs per subject and there was no negative marking on NVTs. From 2025 onwards, all 5 NVTs are compulsory and negative marking applies to NVTs too. Keep this in mind when using 2024 papers for your strategy planning.
Paper Analysis
JEE Main 2024 Shift-Wise Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty ratings and 99 percentile cutoff estimates for all 20 shifts based on student feedback and expert review
January 2024 Session
Total Shifts10 Shifts
Exam Dates27, 29, 30, 31 Jan, 1 Feb
Easiest Shift27 Jan Shift 1
Toughest Shift1 Feb Shift 2
99 Percentile AvgAbout 158 Marks
99 Percentile Range140 to 178 Marks
Most Tested SubjectMathematics
April 2024 Session
Total Shifts10 Shifts
Exam Dates4, 5, 6, 8, 9 April
Easiest Shift5 Apr Shift 1
Toughest Shift9 Apr Shift 2
99 Percentile AvgAbout 162 Marks
99 Percentile Range145 to 182 Marks
Most Tested SubjectMathematics
Date and Shift
Overall Difficulty
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
99 Percentile Marks
27 Jan Shift 1
Easy
Easy
Easy
Moderate
174 to 178
27 Jan Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Moderate
163 to 167
29 Jan Shift 1
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Hard
155 to 159
29 Jan Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Moderate
160 to 164
30 Jan Shift 1
Moderate
Hard
Easy
Moderate
157 to 161
30 Jan Shift 2
Moderate Hard
Moderate
Moderate
Hard
150 to 154
31 Jan Shift 1
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Hard
155 to 159
31 Jan Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
158 to 162
1 Feb Shift 1
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Moderate
160 to 164
1 Feb Shift 2
Hard
Hard
Moderate
Hard
140 to 144
January Average
Moderate
Maths was the differentiating subject
158 avg range
4 Apr Shift 1
Moderate
Easy
Easy
Moderate
170 to 174
4 Apr Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate Hard
158 to 162
5 Apr Shift 1
Easy Moderate
Easy
Easy
Moderate
178 to 182
5 Apr Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Hard
155 to 159
6 Apr Shift 1
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
160 to 164
6 Apr Shift 2
Moderate Hard
Hard
Moderate
Hard
150 to 154
8 Apr Shift 1
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Moderate Hard
158 to 162
8 Apr Shift 2
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
162 to 166
9 Apr Shift 1
Moderate Hard
Hard
Moderate
Hard
152 to 156
9 Apr Shift 2
Hard
Hard
Hard
Hard
145 to 149
April Average
Moderate
All subjects tested harder than January
162 avg range
January vs April 2024: April 2024 was slightly tougher than January 2024 overall. The toughest shifts of the entire year were 1 February Shift 2 and 9 April Shift 2, both requiring only around 140 to 150 marks for 99 percentile. The easiest shifts were 27 January Shift 1 and 5 April Shift 1 where 99 percentile needed 174 to 182 marks.
Topic Analysis
Most Important Topics in JEE Main 2024
Topics that appeared most frequently across all 20 shifts of January and April 2024
Physics Top Topics
Mechanics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, EMI, Optics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Waves
Chemistry Top Topics
Organic Reactions, p block elements, Coordination Compounds, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, NCERT Inorganic
Mathematics Top Topics
Definite Integration, Application of Derivatives, Limits, Circles and Conics, Matrices, Probability, 3D Geometry
Subject
High Frequency Topics in 2024
Avg Questions Per Shift
Difficulty
Best Source
Physics
Mechanics including Rotation, SHM and Laws of Motion
2024 vs 2025 vs 2026 Pattern: Comparing 2024 and 2025 papers shows remarkable consistency in topic distribution. Calculus, Electrodynamics and Organic Chemistry have been the top scorers and score-killers for two consecutive years. These three areas are almost certain to dominate JEE Main 2026 as well. Students preparing for 2026 should solve 2024 papers to see this pattern clearly.
Score Guide
JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile — Estimate Your Score
Use this table when you solve the downloaded 2024 papers to estimate what percentile your score maps to
Percentile Range
Easy Shift Marks
Average Shift Marks
Tough Shift Marks
Expected AIR
What This Opens
99.5 and above
200 to 220
185 to 200
170 to 185
Under 7,375
Top NIT CSE, Strong JEE Advanced rank
99 to 99.5
178 to 200
160 to 185
145 to 170
7,375 to 14,750
Mid NIT CSE, Top NIT core branches
98 to 99
155 to 178
142 to 160
128 to 145
14,750 to 29,500
NIT core branches, Top IIIT CSE
95 to 98
125 to 155
112 to 142
95 to 128
29,500 to 73,750
Lower NITs, GFTIs, Good private colleges
93 to 95
105 to 125
92 to 112
78 to 95
73,750 to 1,03,250
JEE Advanced eligibility for General category
90 to 93
88 to 105
75 to 92
60 to 78
1,03,250 to 1,47,500
Good private universities, State colleges
85 to 90
68 to 88
56 to 75
45 to 60
1,47,500 to 2,21,250
State universities, Mid-tier private colleges
Important Note for 2024 Papers: In 2024, NVT questions had no negative marking and you could choose any 5 out of 10. This means scores in 2024 papers may be slightly higher than what you would get in 2025 or 2026 exams where NVTs are compulsory and have negative marking. Adjust your expectation accordingly when comparing your practice scores.
How to Use JEE Main 2024 Papers for JEE Main 2026 Prep
JEE Main 2024 papers are two years old now but they are still extremely relevant for 2026 preparation. Here is the smartest way to use them:
Use 2024 and 2025 Papers Together
Solve a 2024 paper first, then solve the same date's equivalent 2025 paper back to back
Topics that appear in both 2024 and 2025 are almost certain to appear in 2026
Note the question framing differences across years to understand NTA's evolving style
This two-year comparison is the single most powerful pattern recognition exercise you can do
Use April 2024 Papers for Full PCM Practice
April 2024 has complete Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for all 10 shifts
Start with April papers for full 3-subject practice sessions
Use January 2024 papers for Physics and Chemistry targeted practice
This way you still cover all shifts even with the January Maths gap
NVT Strategy Adjustment for 2026
When solving 2024 papers, attempt all 10 NVTs not just 5 as the 2024 exam allowed
Also apply minus 1 penalty to wrong NVT answers when calculating your score
This simulates the 2025 and 2026 exam rules and gives you a more accurate practice experience
It will feel harder but that is actually better preparation for the real 2026 exam
What Toppers Do: Students who score 99.5 plus percentile in JEE Main typically solve 3 to 4 full years of past papers before the exam. Solving 2024 papers along with 2025 papers gives you 40 shifts of authentic NTA practice — that is the kind of exposure that builds real exam confidence.
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JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips Based on 2024 Paper Trends
After analysing all 20 shifts of JEE Main 2024, here are the subject-wise preparation tips that matter most for 2026:
Physics — Target 80 Plus Out of 100
Mechanics was tested heavily in 2024 especially Rotation, Energy Conservation and SHM. This pattern will continue in 2026
Electrodynamics including Current Electricity and Magnetism appeared in every single shift. This must be a priority area
Optics had surprisingly high weightage in 2024 especially Wave Optics. Do not skip this unit
Modern Physics questions in 2024 were mostly straightforward NCERT level. Easy marks if prepared
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory gave consistent questions across both sessions in 2024
Chemistry — Target 85 Plus Out of 100
In 2024, Inorganic Chemistry from NCERT was more heavily tested than in previous years. Read NCERT thoroughly
Organic Reaction Mechanisms and Named Reactions gave the most questions per shift — 6 to 8 every time
Physical Chemistry including Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry was consistent across all shifts in 2024
Environmental Chemistry and Biomolecules from NCERT gave easy 1 to 2 marks in many 2024 shifts
Coordination Chemistry including IUPAC naming and isomerism was a favourite NTA topic in 2024
Mathematics — Target 75 Plus Out of 100
Definite Integration was the single most tested topic in JEE Main 2024 Mathematics — it appeared in literally every shift
Application of Derivatives including maxima minima and tangent normal gave 2 to 3 questions per shift
Circles and Conics were tested more aggressively in 2024 than in 2023. Practise all standard circle problems
Probability and Matrices were NVT favourites in 2024 — these are standard formula-based topics worth preparing well
3D Geometry and Vectors gave 3 to 4 questions per shift in 2024 and are relatively straightforward for most students
Score Target for 99 Plus Percentile in JEE Main 2026: Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, target Physics 80 plus, Chemistry 88 plus, Mathematics 77 plus — total around 245 marks. This gives comfortable 99 percentile across most shift difficulty levels. For 99.5 percentile, aim for 265 marks and above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions students ask about JEE Main 2024 question papers with solutions
You can download all available JEE Main 2024 question papers with solutions from this page. Subject-wise PDFs for Physics and Chemistry are available for all January 2024 shifts (27, 29, 30, 31 January and 1 February). All three subjects including Mathematics are available for all April 2024 shifts (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 April). Just click the orange Download PDF button next to the subject you need.
Maths papers for the January 2024 session are currently not available in our collection. We have Physics and Chemistry for all 10 January 2024 shifts. All April 2024 shifts have complete Physics, Chemistry and Maths papers. We will update January 2024 Maths papers as soon as they become available. In the meantime, April 2024 papers give you complete PCM practice.
The key difference is in NVT questions. In 2024, each subject had 10 NVTs and you could choose any 5 to attempt. There was no negative marking on NVTs. From 2025 onwards, all 5 NVTs per subject are compulsory and negative marking of minus 1 applies to wrong NVT answers. Total questions attempted and marks remain the same at 75 questions and 300 marks.
The toughest shift in January 2024 was 1 February Shift 2 with 99 percentile achievable at just 140 to 144 marks due to very hard Physics and Mathematics. In April 2024, 9 April Shift 2 was the toughest overall with all three subjects rated hard and 99 percentile at only 145 to 149 marks. Both these papers are excellent practice for students who want to test themselves under the hardest conditions.
For 99 percentile in 2024, marks ranged from around 140 to 182 depending on the shift. January 2024 average was around 158 marks and April 2024 average was around 162 marks for 99 percentile. The easiest shifts needed 174 to 182 marks while the toughest shifts needed only 140 to 149 marks for the same 99 percentile.
Absolutely yes. JEE Main 2024 papers are highly relevant for 2026 preparation. NTA follows a very consistent topic distribution and question style. Topics that appeared in 2024 and 2025 are very likely to appear again in 2026. The key is to solve 2024 papers with 2025 exam rules — treat all NVTs as compulsory and apply negative marking to wrong NVT answers.
The papers on this page are official NTA question papers with verified answer keys prepared by Competishun subject experts. These are the actual papers that were used in JEE Main 2024 and are shared here for free to help students in their preparation.
In Mathematics, Definite Integration was the most tested topic in 2024 appearing in all 20 shifts. Application of Derivatives including maxima, minima and tangent normal problems gave 2 to 3 questions per shift. Circles and Conics were more heavily tested than in previous years. Probability, Matrices and 3D Geometry also gave consistent questions across both sessions.
When using 2024 papers for 2026 preparation, attempt all 10 NVTs per subject instead of choosing just 5 as the 2024 exam allowed. Also apply minus 1 penalty for any wrong NVT answer when calculating your score. This simulates the current 2025 and 2026 exam rules. It will make the paper feel harder but gives you more realistic practice for the actual JEE Main 2026 exam.
Approximately 11.72 lakh candidates appeared in JEE Main January 2024 and around 9.3 lakh in April 2024. The total unique candidate count was around 14.76 lakh. A total of 24 candidates scored a perfect 100 NTA score. The cutoff for JEE Advanced 2024 qualification for the General category was 93.10 percentile.
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Note: All JEE Main 2024 question papers on this page are official NTA papers shared for educational and preparation purposes. January 2024 Maths papers are currently unavailable and will be updated when accessible. All marks vs percentile estimates are based on expert analysis and student feedback and may not exactly match official NTA figures.
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