JEE Main 4 April to 12 April 2024 Question Paper Analysis

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Easy

Easy

 Moderate

Key points

Questions were asked from all chapters with emphasis on the following topics:

• Coordinate Geometry
• Algebra
• Calculus

A few questions in the section were time-consuming.

The Organic Chemistry topics enjoyed more weightage.

The questions were similar to past years.

Questions were asked from:

• Electrochemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Atomic structure
• chemical bonding
• Alcohol
• Ether and phenol
• Coordination compounds
• Stoichiometry
• Periodic table

The numerical-based questions were time-consuming.

The following chapters enjoyed more weightage:

• Kinematics
• Gravitation
• Circular motion
• Heat and thermodynamics
• Electrostatics
• Modern Physics
• Semiconductors

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderate-Difficult

Moderate

Easy

Key points

The following topics were given more focus:

• Vectors and ED
• Calculus
• Progression & Series
• Binomial Theorem
• Complex Numbers
• Inverse Trigonometric Equations

The following topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Solutions
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Coordination Compounds

Most questions were straightforward and from the class 12 syllabus.

The questions involved:

• Modern Physics
• Work power and energy
• Thermodynamics
• Current electricity

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderate-Difficult

 Moderate

Easy

Key points

The paper was lengthy and a bit tricky.

Class XII chapters had more weightage.

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Vectors & 3D
• Matrices
• Definite Integration
• Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus
• Probability
• Quadratic Equation

There were more questions from Organic than Inorganic Chemistry than Physical Chemistry.

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Biomolecules
• Electrochemistry
• P-block
• Hydrocarbons

Most questions were NCERT-based.

Mostly formula-based, but some concept-based questions were posed too.

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Magnetism
• Modern Physics
• Current Electricity
• Electrostatics
• Semiconductors

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Easy-Moderate

 Easy

Easy

Key points

The paper was lengthy and a bit tricky.

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Vectors & 3D
• Calculus
• Differential Equation
• Conic Section
• Trigonometry Equation
• Matrices
• Complex Number

High weightage of Inorganic Chemistry.

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Biomolecule
• Mole Concept
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• d-block

Numerical questions were direct formula-based and mostly from the class 12th syllabus.

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Modern Physics
• Current Electricity
• Semiconductors
• Electrostatics
• Sound & Waves
• Thermodynamics
• Rotational Motion

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderate

 Easy

Easy

Key points

Questions were tricky but doable.

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Matrices & Determinants
• Vectors & 3D
• Sequence & Series
• Integration
• Quadratic Equations

NCERT-based questions formed a major portion.

High weightage of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Chemical Bonding
• General Organic Chemistry
• Alcohol
• Ether & Phenol
• Amines
• Aryl & Alkyl halides
• Coordination Compounds
• Stoichiometry
• Periodic Table
• Electrochemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Atomic Structure

Direct formula-based

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Semiconductor
• Modern Physics
• Current Electricity
• Electrostatics

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderately Difficult

 Moderate

Easy

Key points

The paper was lengthy and a bit tricky.

Covered all chapters but with emphasis on Calculus & Coordinate Geometry

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Vectors
• 3D Geometry
• Permutation and Combination
• Limits
• Continuity
• Differential Equations
• Straight Line
• Quadratic Equations
• Hyperbola

NCERT-based questions with a focus on Organic Chemistry.

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Biomolecule
• Coordination Compounds
• Periodic table
• d and f block
• Thermodynamics

Lengthy and tricky questions

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Kinematics
• AC Circuits
• Current Electricity
• Modern Physics
• Laws of Motion
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Work Power
• Magnetism

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Difficult

 Moderate

Moderate to Difficult

Key points

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Vectors 3D
• Hyperbola
• Matrices
• Trigonometry
• Determinants

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Periodic Table
• Coordination Compounds
• p-block elements
• Chemical Bonding
• Chemical Kinetics
• Thermodynamics
• Biomolecules

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Fluid Mechanics
• Kinematics
• Nuclear Physics
• Work energy and power
• Modern physics
• Magnetism
• Electrostatics
• Ray Optics

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderate

 Easy

Easy

Key points

The paper covered a diverse range of mathematical concepts.

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Permutation
• Probability
• Integral Calculus
• Differentiation
• Circle & Straight Line
• Limit & Continuity

Theoretical questions from the NCERT curriculum were a bit tricky

High weightage of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Coordination Compounds
• p-block elements
• Chemical Bonding
• d & f Block Elements
• Stoichiometry
• Chemical Kinetics
• General Organic Chemistry
• Alcohol
• Ether & Phenol
• Biomolecules
• Amines
• Carboxylic Acids

Focus on questions from the 12th class syllabus.

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Circuits
• Circular motion
• Rotation

Particulars

Maths

Chemistry

Physics

Difficulty level

Moderate-Difficult

Easy

Easy

Key points

The paper was easy to understand, with questions from all chapters.

The paper focused on the following topics:

• Conic Section
• Calculus
• Coordinate Geometry
• Vector 3D

NCERT based questions

These topics enjoyed more weightage:

• Organic Chemistry
• p-block
• Aryl and alkyl halides

Formula-based questions made it a balanced and easy section

The following chapters were given more weightage:

• Modern physics
• Thermodynamics
• Current Electricity
• Circular motion
• Rotation
• Atoms and Nuclei

Particulars

Maths

Aptitude Test

Drawing Test

Difficulty level

 Easy- Moderate

Easy- Moderate

Easy

Key points

The paper covered a diverse range of mathematical concepts: Quadratic Equations, Progression & Series, Inverse Trigonometric Equations, Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Matrices, Determinants, 3D Geometry, Vectors, Limits & Continuity, Definite Integrals, and Differential Equations.

Co-ordinate Geometry was given less weightage.

Three-dimensional figures, talent for construction, grandiose details, and some issues requiring logic were given more weight.

Copying a black-and-white image from the screen according to one's viewpoint was one of the questions. One of the two possibilities in the second question was to be attempted. The choices were as follows:

1. Observation of a football stadium from the stands

2. Three-dimensional abstract art with a musical instrument and textural and shadow names.

Particulars

Maths

Aptitude Test

Drawing Test

Difficulty level

Easy- Moderate

Easy- Moderate

 Easy

Key points

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