JEE Main Difficulty Level: 2021 vs 2022 vs 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025

Expected JEE Main Difficulty Level 2026

The overall difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 is expected to be moderate to slightly difficult, as observed in previous years. Although the subject-wise difficulty level can vary.

Mathematics difficulty level- Maths is expected to test the mettle of candidates. Multi-step questions are likely to be asked, especially in Calculus, making the paper lengthy without proper time management skills. Nonetheless, students can look for direct questions from vector algebra, 3D geometry etc.

Chemistry difficulty level- NTA may offer respite in the Chemistry section. As seen before, the Chemistry paper may be greatly NCERT-based with easy and direct answers, making it the most scoreable section. Also, one must note that there is a possibility of tougher questions being asked in Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry.

Physics difficulty level- When it comes to Physics, it is likely to be moderately challenging. High weightage areas are Modern Physics, electromagnetism etc. However, the multiple and conceptual problems require candidates to have a deep and fundamental understanding of the topics.

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JEE Main Difficulty Level: 2021 vs 2022 vs 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025

Check the following table to get an overview of the JEE Main difficulty level based on the students' reactions and JEE Main exam analysis by the subject experts.

Last Five Years JEE Mains Difficulty Level Trends (2021 to 2025)

Last Five Years JEE Main Difficulty Level (2021-2025)

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2025 Session 1

This session has one of the toughest shifts due to extremely lengthy questions in Maths and Physics. Overall, the JEE Main January paper's difficulty level was moderate to difficult. This was especially true if one did not have a deep conceptual understanding.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2025 Session 2

More consistency across the shifts was observed. As compared to the January session, the difficulty was less. Chemistry was a bit tricky for those lacking in conceptual clarity. In some shifts, physics was more challenging. However, Maths was lengthy across all shifts and required good time management skills.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2024 Session 1

Mathematics was fairly challenging, owing to the long and often difficult numericals. Most asked topics were Calculus, 3D geometry, vectors, marices and determinants etc. Chemistry was the easiest, followed by Physics. Many physics questions were asked from Gravitation, Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Magnetism etc.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2024 Session 2

Mathematics was moderate, Physics was easy to moderate, and Chemistry was mostly straightforward. It was noted that Maths was lengthy; however, the questions were easier. Organic chemistry was the most asked topic, making the section somewhat tough. Less questions were observed from physical chemistry.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2023 Session 1

As per student reactions, the JEE Main 2023 January exam can be called moderate. A major chunk of the physics paper was on work, power and energy. Maths was calculative and tough. Many of the questions were asked from 3D geometry, statistics, marices, calculus etc. Chemistry sections was based on NCERT, with a focus on Organic Chemistry. Those who practised with the NCERT mock test found the paper easy.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2023 Session 2

Overall, the papers were easy to moderate. Most questions were asked from class 11 and 12 CBSE curriculum. But, mixed concepts asked in Maths made the section fairly challenging. Physics was mostly easy, with more weightage given to Kinematics, Motion-related topics, Heat & Thermodynamics etc. Numericals in Chemistry were tricky. However, several shifts saw more theoretical questions.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2022 Session 1

The difficulty level of JEE Main 2022 season 1 papers varies. Many shifts saw highly conceptual questions. Chemistry and Physics were often lengthy and demanded good knowledge of the basics. Moreover, time management skills were necessary to ace the test. High weightage topics in Maths were functions, sequences and series, differential equations etc. Topics asked in chemistry included chemical bonding, p-block, d-block and f-block elements.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2022 Session 2

The paper was moderate in difficulty level. In one shift, 7 to 8 questions were asked from Calculus. Many students found Physics to be easy to moderate, with Mechanics dominating the section. The most asked Maths topics were binomial theorem, calculus, sequences and series, functions and relations, etc. Organic chemistry was important, apart from the p block elements and atomic structure.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2021 Session 1

Physics and Chemistry were tougher than Maths. However, the overall paper can be called easy to moderate. The maths paper was length with direct formula based questions being asked. More theoretical questions were asked in Chemistry, with higher weightage given to lanthanides, separation techniques and characterisation of organic compounds.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2021 Session 2

More theoretically based questions were asked in the JEE Main 2021 March attempt. The maths paper was easier in the morning shifts as compared to the afternoon shift. Many questions were based on class 12th curriculum. Physics was comparatively easier since it was numerical in type.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2021 Session 3

The question papers were moderately difficult. Questions asked in Chemistry were a bit ticky with several questions from Organic Chemistry. Physics had the most difficult questions. The most common topics were Mechanics and Electrodynamics. Maths was relatively easy.

JEE Main Difficulty Level of 2021 Session 4

This session was mostly moderate. Mathematics was moderately hard. Challenges were seen in the calculus and geometry portion. However, Physics was easier. But, Chemistry was the easiest of the lot. The questions were more direct. More emphasis was on organic and inorganic chemistry. Almost equal weightage was given to all the major topics in Physics.

JEE Main Cutoff: 2021 vs 2022 vs 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025

Students should check the cutoff of JEE Mains to be able to predict this year’s minimum percentile required to be eligible for JEE Advanced. Apart form this, aspirants are advised to go through the JoSAA opening and closing ranks.

Last 5 Years JEE Main Cutoff (2021-2025)

Last Five Years JEE Main Statistics- Registered and Appeared

The data on how many students registered for JEE Main 2026 helps to predict the competition level. That is, increased competition means more candidates per seat. Check the following information.

JEE Main Students Registered Vs Appeared