The first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 commenced on January 22, under the aegis of the National Testing Agency (NTA). With an impressive increase in registrations, this year saw over 13.8 lakh students sign up for the exam, a significant jump of 1.6 lakh from last year’s 12.21 lakh.
The JEE Main 2025 session 1 is being conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2025, in multiple shifts. The morning shift for Day 1 has concluded, and students, along with experts, have shared their initial reactions to the paper.
Overall Difficulty Level
The paper was widely regarded as easy to moderate, with Chemistry and Physics being relatively straightforward, while Mathematics was found to be lengthy and time-consuming.
Physics Analysis
The Physics section received positive feedback for its simplicity. Topics such as Mechanics, Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics, and Waves were prominently featured, providing a good mix of conceptual and numerical questions. However, the absence of topics like AC, EMI, and Magnetism was noted by some students. The inclusion of previous year questions (PYQs) added a sense of familiarity for well-prepared candidates.
Chemistry Analysis
Chemistry provided balanced coverage of all chapters, with questions ranging from straightforward to moderately challenging. Theory-based questions, particularly from topics like Electrochemistry, Kinetics, p-block, d-block, Thermodynamics, and Biomolecules, posed a slight challenge due to their tricky nature. However, most students found this section manageable.
Mathematics Analysis
The Mathematics section was rated as the most challenging of the three. While the questions were not excessively difficult, many involved lengthy calculations that consumed significant time. Important topics such as Probability, Matrices, Algebra, Calculus, Vectors, Coordinate Geometry, and 3D Geometry were thoroughly covered. Students found the section comprehensive, but its time-intensive nature posed a challenge for those lacking speed and accuracy.
Difficulty Ranking
Based on student feedback, the difficulty level of the sections can be ranked as follows:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Expert Insights
Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director for Engineering at Aakash Educational Services Limited, stated, "The paper was well-structured, offering balanced representation across topics. With proper preparation, students could complete the paper within the allotted time despite the lengthy Mathematics section."
Conclusion
Day 1 of JEE Main 2025 has set the stage for what appears to be a well-balanced examination. While Mathematics posed a time challenge, the overall feedback from students indicated that the paper was approachable with adequate preparation.
As the examination continues in the coming days, students are advised to manage their time efficiently and stay focused on their strengths to maximize their performance.
Stay tuned for further updates and detailed analysis from upcoming shifts.
