JEE Main previous year question papers are one of the most reliable sources for preparation. Solving past papers gives you an idea of the exam pattern, the type of questions asked in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the difficulty level across sections, and how the weightage of chapters has shifted over time.
This page compiles official question paper PDFs and answer keys for all available shifts from 2020 to 2026, covering B.Tech (Paper 1), B.Arch (Paper 2A), and B.Plan (Paper 2B). All files are sourced from official NTA releases and can be downloaded without any login or registration.
If you are preparing for JEE Main 2027, solving at least the last three years of papers under timed conditions is non-negotiable. The 2024 and 2025 papers, in particular, reflect the current difficulty benchmark and question style that NTA is following.
Note: All question papers and answer keys listed on this page are sourced from official NTA releases. Memory-based papers not officially published by NTA are not included.
JEE Main Question Paper 2027
Question paper PDFs for JEE Main 2027 will be updated here once released by the official.
| Session | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
| Session 1 | TBU | TBU |
| Session 2 | TBU | TBU |
JEE Main Question Paper 2026
NTA has not yet released the JEE Main 2026 Question Paper PDFs for session 1 and will be updated once available. The answer keys for session 1 are available in the table below:
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
| B.Tech | 21 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 21 Jan 2026 Shift 2 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 22 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 22 Jan 2026 Shift 2 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 23 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 23 Jan 2026 Shift 2 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Jan 2026 Shift 2 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jan 2026 Shift 2 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 29 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 29 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 29 Jan 2026 Shift 1 | TBU | Download Here |
Students can download and solve the JEE Main 2026 session 2 question paper PDF from the table below:
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDFs |
| B.Tech | 2 Apr 2026 Shift 1 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 2 Apr 2026 Shift 2 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Apr 2026 Shift 1 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Apr 2026 Shift 2 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 5 Apr 2026 Shift 1 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 5 Apr 2026 Shift 2 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 6 Apr 2026 Shift 1 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 6 Apr 2026 Shift 2 | Download Here | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 8 Apr 2026 Shift 2 | Download Here | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2025
JEE Main 2025 question papers are available for both sessions. These papers are particularly important for 2027 aspirants as they reflect the most recent difficulty level and question style used by NTA.
Candidates can download the JEE Main 2025 question paper for session 1:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 22nd Jan 2025 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 23rd Jan 2025 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng) | 24 Jan 2025 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng) | 24 Jan 2025 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 28th Jan 2025 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 28th Jan 2025 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 29 Jan 2025 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch (Eng/Hin) | 30 Jan 2025 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Candidates can download the JEE Main 2025 question paper for session 2:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 2 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 3 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 3 Apr Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 4 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 4 Apr Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 7 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 7 Apr Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 8 Apr Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B Plan (Eng/Hin) | 9 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 9 Apr Shift 1 | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2024
JEE Main 2024 papers are among the most important to solve for pattern analysis. Session 1 was held in January and Session 2 in April.
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2024 question paper pdf for session 1 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 27 Jan 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 30 Jan 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 30 Jan 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 31 Jan 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 31 Jan 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 1 Feb 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 1 Feb 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B Plan (Eng/Hin) | 24 Jan 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch (Eng/Hin) | 24 Jan 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 24 Jan 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2024 question paper pdf for session 2 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 4 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 4 Apr 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 5 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 5 Apr 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 6 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 6 Apr 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 8 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 8 Apr 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 9 Apr 2024 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2024 Shift 1 | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2023
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2023 question paper pdf for session 1 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 28 Jan 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 28 Jan 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch (Eng/Hin) | 28 Jan 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2023 question paper pdf for session 2 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 6 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 6 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 8 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 8 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 10 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 10 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 11 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 11 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 13 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 13 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech (Eng/Hin) | 15 Apr 2023 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan (Eng/Hin) | 12 Apr 2023 Shift 2 | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2022
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2022 question paper pdf for session 1 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 23 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 23 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 29 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 29 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 30 Jun 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 29 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 29 Jun 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2022 question paper pdf for session 2 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech | 25 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 28 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 29 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 29 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 30 Jul 2022 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 30 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 30 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 30 Jul 2022 Shift 1 | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2021
JEE Main 2021 was held across four sessions due to the ongoing pandemic, such as February, March, July, and August/September. This makes 2021 one of the richest years for practice material, with the widest range of question sets available.
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2021 question paper pdf for session 1 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 23 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 23 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 23 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Feb 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 24 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Feb 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Feb 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Feb 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2021 question paper pdf for session 2 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech | 16 Mar 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 16 Mar 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 17 Mar 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 17 Mar 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 18 Mar 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 18 Mar 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2021 question paper pdf for session 3 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech | 22 Jul 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Jul 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 25 Jul 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jul 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Jul 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 3 Aug 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 3 Aug 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Aug 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Aug 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2021 question paper pdf for session 4 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Tech | 26 Aug 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 26 Aug 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Aug 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 27 Aug 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 31 Aug 2021 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 31 Aug 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 1 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 2 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 2 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 2 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 9 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 9 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 9 Sep 2021 Shift 2 | Download Here |
JEE Main Question Paper 2020
JEE Main 2020 papers are useful for understanding the foundational question style that NTA established for its computer-based format. The exam was held in January and then postponed to September due to COVID-19.
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2020 question paper pdf for session 1 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Arch | 6 Jan 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 6 Jan 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 6 Jan 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 6 Jan 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 8 Jan 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 8 Jan 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 9 Jan 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 9 Jan 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Aspirants can download the JEE Main 2020 question paper pdf for session 2 from the table below:-
| Course | Exam Date & Shift | Question Paper PDF |
| B.Arch | 1 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Arch | 1 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Plan | 1 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | 1 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 2 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 2 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 3 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 3 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 4 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 5 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 5 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 6 Sep 2020 Shift 1 | Download Here |
| B.Tech | 6 Sep 2020 Shift 2 | Download Here |
Most Repeated Topics in JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers
Analysing JEE Main previous year question papers from 2020 to 2026 reveals consistent chapter-level patterns across all three subjects. These chapters appear in the majority of shifts and should be your core preparation focus.
| Subject | High-Frequency Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Mechanics (Rotation, SHM), Modern Physics, Semiconductors |
| Chemistry | Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry (GOC, Reactions), Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, p-Block Elements, Thermodynamics |
| Mathematics | Conic Sections, Limits & Continuity, Integration, Matrices & Determinants, Complex Numbers, Probability, 3D Geometry, Binomial Theorem |
Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs)
JEE Main previous year question papers PDFs can be downloaded from the links provided above or from the official website of NTA.
There is no official NTA mobile app available. However, many unofficial mobile apps are available, such as Marks, JEE Exam Prep, and ExamGoal, which provide JEE Main previous year question papers with solutions
Analyse JEE Main previous year question papers by solving them under timed conditions, reviewing every mistake, identifying weak topics, and tracking recurring question patterns. This improves accuracy, speed, and overall exam performance.
Yes, JEE Main previous year question papers are widely available on Amazon and Flipkart, as well as in offline bookstores. Popular titles include compilations by Arihant Publications (the 40 Years series, which covers JEE Main and Advanced together), MTG Editorial Board, and Disha Publications.
Solving JEE Main previous year question papers helps you understand NTA’s actual question style, difficulty distribution, and chapter weightage. They give you an honest readiness benchmark and build pattern recognition so you stop losing time re-reading questions. Most importantly, they surface your weak chapters objectively across multiple shifts, giving you a clear revision priority list.