The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Main 2025 exam on January 23 in two shifts—Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Aspiring engineers from across the country participated in this crucial examination, which serves as the gateway to prestigious institutions like the IITs, NITs, and other top engineering colleges in India. Below, we provide a detailed overview of the question paper for both shifts, subject-wise insights, and updates on the revised exam pattern for JEE Main 2025.
JEE Main 2025 January 23 Question Paper: Shift 1 Overview
The Shift 1 exam, conducted in the morning session, comprised questions from three core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates were required to solve questions from all three subjects within the allotted three hours. Here’s a breakdown of the subject-wise question paper links for Shift 1:
- Physics: Access Shift 1 Physics Question Paper
- Chemistry: Access Shift 1 Chemistry Question Paper
- Mathematics: Access Shift 1 Mathematics Question Paper

JEE Main 2025 January 23 Question Paper: Shift 2 Insights
The Shift 2 exam took place in the afternoon session. Similar to Shift 1, it included questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates can review the subject-wise question paper for Shift 2 as soon as it is available.
- Shift 2 Complete Question Paper: Access Here
JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
The JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 follows a revised exam pattern introduced by the NTA. Here are the important details:
- Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates)
- Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Question Distribution:
- Section A: 20 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) per subject
- Section B: 5 Numerical Value Questions per subject
- Marking Scheme:
- MCQs: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers
- Numerical Questions: +4 for correct answers, no negative marking
- Total Marks: 300 (100 marks per subject)

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