Toughest Shift of JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 - The National Testing Agency conducted the JEE Main session 2 exam from April 2 to 9 across multiple shifts. Among the nine shifts held during the April session, the JEE Main April 3 shift 2 was reported to be the most challenging, based on feedback from students who appeared for the exam. The difficulty level varied across shifts, with student feedback playing a key role in assessing the overall toughness of each paper. Talking about subjects, mathematics was considered tricky, while chemistry was moderate and physics the easiest in the JEE Main. Based on careful examination of students' feedback, we have compiled data on the toughest shift of the JEE Mains 2025 session 2.
Knowing which was the toughest JEE Main shift 2025 April can aid in setting realistic expectations and future preparation. For a detailed JEE Mains session 2 difficulty level paper analysis, go through the complete article below.
JEE Mains exam for session 2 was held on multiple days and shifts. Each shift has its own level of difficulty, which also depends on a student's preparation and strategy. As per the comprehensive student reaction analysis, April 3 shift 2 was considered to be the toughest, followed by April 4 shift 2. Find below the day-wise categorization of the toughest shift of JEE Mains session 2 2025.
Day and Shift | Overall Difficulty | Subject-wise Difficulty |
JEE Main April 2 Shift 1 | Moderately easy | Chemistry > Maths > Physics |
JEE Main April 2 Shift 2 | Moderate | Maths > Chemistry > Physics |
JEE Main April 3 Shift 1 | Easy | Maths > Physics > Chemistry |
JEE Main April 3 Shift 2 | Most difficult | Chemistry > Physics > Maths |
JEE Main April 4 Shift 1 | Moderate | Maths > Physics > Chemistry |
JEE Main April 4 Shift 2 | Moderately difficult | Maths > Chemistry > Physics |
JEE Main April 7 Shift 1 | Moderate | Maths > Chemistry > Physics |
JEE Main April 7 Shift 2 | Moderate | Chemistry > Physics > Maths |
JEE Main April 8 Shift 2 | Moderately easy | Chemistry > Maths > Physics |
JEE Main April 9 Shift 1 |
Also view: JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Official Answer Key
Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.
Find below the subject-wise topics that were most asked about in the JEE Mains April exam. The table is prepared based on subject wise difficulty level and the topics that dominated the JEE Main question paper.
Subject | Most Asked Topics |
Mathematics | Conic Sections, Vector 3D, Matrices & Determinants, Binomial Theorem, Sequence & Series, Definite Integrals. |
Chemistry | Coordination Compounds, Aldol Condensation, Equilibrium, Chemical Bonding, Mole Concept, Biomolecules, Titration, Polymers, IUPAC nomenclature, Ozonolysis. |
Physics | Modern Physics, Ray Optics, Rotational Motion, Semiconductor, Electrostatics, Units & Dimensions, Projectile Motion, Current Electricity, Rotational Motion. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The JEE Main 2025 April session result will be out on April 17, 2025.
Mathematics was the most difficult and lengthy of all, followed by chemistry and then physics.
JEE Main April 3 shift 2 was considered to be the toughest, followed by April 4 shift 2, as per students' reactions.
The JEE Mains session 2 was considered overall moderate in terms of difficulty.
On Question asked by student community
Hi Raj Kumar,
As you have not mentioned an approximate or particular JEE Mains rank, you can view the colleges by using
the
JEE Main college predictor
,
a simple and direct tool to predict colleges!
Link for Everything you might need:
Comprehensive Guide
Hello Student,
Kindly use this link.
Hello Student,
I am sharing the college predictor tool with you that will help you determine which are the possible colleges you can get based on your rank in both exams.
Hello Student,
You have a good percentile in JEE Main, and there is a strong chance of getting of you securing a seat at ISI BSDS. This is especially advantageous if you are from a reserved category.
What you need to remember is that the final admission will still depend
Hello Student,
With your rank, getting a seat in mechanical engineering in a top-tier or even a mid-tier NIT or an IIIT is extremely difficult, through JoSAA rounds, because the mechanical engineering cut-off rank at NITs is much before the 50K - 60K rank for OBC candidates.
However, there can
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Last Date to Apply: 18th May | Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements
Recognized as Institute of Eminence by Govt. of India | NAAC ‘A++’ Grade | Upto 75% Scholarships
NAAC A+ Accredited | Among top 2% Universities Globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
NAAC A++ Grade | Highest Package-30 LPA | 400+ Recruiters
World-class and highly qualified engineering faculty. Merit-based scholarships available | Highest CTC: 43.5 LPA