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JEE Advanced Paper Analysis 2020: Difficulty and Section-wise Weightage
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis 2020: IIT Roorkee successfully conducted JEE Advanced 2019 on May 27 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. The evening shift of JEE Advanced was conducted from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. After the conclusion of both the shifts, many students have come up with their feedbacks and reviews about the exam.
Latest: JEE Advanced Result was been declared on June 14, 2020.
Among 2.45 lakh qualified candidates, 1,61,319 candidates appeared for the CBT exam. As the exam was conducted in online mode, the accurate analysis of the exam could not be given. As per the candidates who appeared for the examination,
- Mathematics section was most robust among all. The questions asked in the mathematics section were lengthy and took longer time to solve.
- Chemistry section was relatively more.
- Physics section was moderately tough.
- The overall difficulty of the paper was as expected.
Below given is the section-wise analysis of JEE Advanced:
| Subject | Paper 1 Analysis | Paper 2 Analysis |
| Mathematics | Difficult; Number of questions was from Algebra and Coordinate Geometry. | Moderately Difficult |
| Physis | Moderately Tough; Questions were asked from chapters of class 11 & 12 | Difficult |
| Chemistry | Moderate; Few questions were asked from organic chemistry. | Moderate |
The major change found in the paper pattern this year was the absence of paragraph-based questions. The overall difficulty level of Paper 1 was more as compared to Paper 2.
According to the expert's analysis, the overall difficulty of both the papers was moderate. Both the paper required good time management skills. It is expected that JEE Advanced Cutoff for a general category may vary from 127-142 from a total of 372 marks for admission in IITs.
Candidates can download JEE Advanced Answer Keys on the official website i.e. jeeadv.ac.in.
Previous Year Paper Analysis
As per students’ reaction, Paper 2 was found tough as compared to Paper 1. Mathematics in Paper 2 was most challenging to solve while in Paper 1, Physics was the difficult one. At some centers in Bangalore, Paper 2 was postponed till 4 pm. Unlike last year, students will neither get the copy of question paper nor the copy of the response sheet.
As JEE Advanced Exam Pattern is not fixed, this year too, some changes were observed in the paper pattern. This exam is considered as one of, if not the toughest to crack in India. Subject weightage, marking schemes, question formats and even total marks are unknown variables in this exam.
JEE Advanced Paper 1 & 2 Analysis
Paper 1
- Physics was complicated while Mathematics and Chemistry were comparatively easy.
- The level of difficulty in Paper 1 was marked moderate with maximum weightage given to class 12 syllabus.
- No mistakes in question paper have been reported till now.
- Questions based on Numerical and Conic section had troubled most of the test takers.
- Generally, in Numerical Type Answers, the answer is usually given in digits (0 – 9) but this time, applicants were asked to give answers with decimal points.
- There were not many theoretical based questions in Chemistry. And some questions had a lot of calculations.
Paper 2
- Mathematics was tough. Presence of Matrices based questions made it lengthy.
- Physics and Chemistry sections were comparatively easy.
- Questions based on Integration were more in number as compared to 2017.
- According to experts, the CRL may go around 125.
- Many students found the difficulty of the paper as moderate.
- Till now, no mistake has been reported in the question paper.
- The total number of questions in JEE Advanced Paper 2 has remained the same but the maximum marks changed to 180 from 183.
- As compared to Paper 1, Paper 2 was relatively difficult.
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis 2017
The following section defines the JEE Advanced Paper Analysis 2017.
JEE Advanced 2017 was held on May 21, 2017, at various centers across the country. JEE Advanced 2017 is the key for admissions to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
- There is no set examination pattern for JEE Advanced and most of the questions are easy towards being more subjective or analytical.
- Negative marks are given to the candidates for an incorrect response to a question.
- Last year, both Paper I and Paper II were of 186 marks each, this year Paper I and Paper II were conducted for a total of 183 marks each. Thus, the total for JEE Advanced 2017 including Paper I and Paper II is 366 marks.
Paper-1 Analysis
Paper 1 was found to be moderately difficult. The examination was conceived as easier when compared to last year.
- Multiple-correct choice questions award students with 4 marks for fully correct answers, 1 mark for partially correct answers and deducted 2 marks for incorrect answers.
- Integer type questions awarded students with 3 marks for each correct answer, with no negative marking. Passage type single choice questions awarded students 3 marks for each correct answer and deducted 1 mark for each incorrect one. The paper was worth a total of 183 marks.
Thus, the exam consisted of 21 multiple correct choice questions that constituted 84 marks of the examination, 15 integer type questions made up 45 marks and 18 passage type questions made up 54 marks.
Paper-2 Analysis
- Paper 2 was found to be relatively easy. Compared to last year, the paper was slightly easier.
- It was comparatively easier than Paper 1. Single choice questions awarded students 3 marks for the correct answer and docked 1 mark for the incorrect one
- Passage category single choice questions reward the students with 3 marks for the correct choice, with no negative marks.
- 21 single choice questions constituted 63 marks, 21 multiple correct choice questions constituted 84 marks, and 12 passage type single choice questions made up 36 marks.
Physics Analysis
Physics section of paper-1 was moderately difficult. Questions included in Physics were a mix of conceptual and formula-based. Mentioned below is chapter wise weightage of Paper-1 Physics section.
| Chapter | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 9 |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 4 | 13 |
| Optics | 2 | 7 |
| Modern Physics | 4 | 13 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 7 |
| Sound Waves | 1 | 3 |
| Center of Mass | 1 | 4 |
| Alternating Current | 1 | 4 |
| Wave, Motion and String Waves | 1 | 4 |
| Heat Transfer | 1 | 4 |
Maximum questions were asked from Electromagnetic Induction and Modern Physics.
Physics was considered to be moderate in difficulty. Compared to last year though, it was relatively easier. A majority of the questions were conceptual and needed students to be strong with basics. This year, 18 questions were asked from 12 chapters. Following is the analysis of chapter wise marking scheme as well as the number of questions:
| Chapter | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Alternating Currents | 1 | 4 |
| Capacitors | 2 | 6 |
| Current Electricity | 1 | 4 |
| Electrostatics | 1 | 4 |
| Gravitation | 1 | 3 |
| Kinematics | 1 | 3 |
| Magnetism | 2 | 7 |
| Measurement and Errors | 1 | 3 |
| Modern Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Rotational Dynamics | 5 | 17 |
| Vectors | 1 | 3 |
| Wave Optics | 1 | 4 |
Chemistry Analysis
Chemistry was moderately difficult. Compared to last year though, it was conceived slightly tougher. This exam had a mix of conceptual and calculation-based questions. Following is the analysis of chapter wise marking scheme as well as the number of questions:
- There were 3 questions of 9 marks from Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids.
- There were 3 questions of 9 marks from Chemical Bonding.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Atomic Structure.
- There were 2 questions of 7 marks from Organic Chemistry.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Solid State.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Coordination Compounds.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Electrochemistry.
- There were 2 questions of 8 marks from P-Block Elements.
- There was 1 question of 4 marks from Thermodynamics.
- There was 2 question of 8 marks from Hydrocarbons.
- There was 1 question of 4 marks.
Thus, there were 18 questions of 61 marks. Above weightage is for Chemistry Paper 1 of JEE Advanced 2017. Chemistry Paper 2 was relatively easy to Paper 1, especially compared to last year. Questions coming from this topic were a combination of conceptual and formula-based. Following is the analysis of chapter wise marking scheme as well as the number of questions:
| Chapter | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 2 | 6 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 4 |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 3 |
| Equilibrium in Physical and Chemical Processes | 1 | 4 |
| Haloalkenes and Haloarenes | 1 | 4 |
| Hydrocarbons | 1 | 4 |
| Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 2 | 6 |
| P-Block Elements | 1 | 16 |
| Solutions | 1 | 4 |
| Hydrogen | 1 | 3 |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 | 4 |
| Thermodynamics | 1 | 3 |
Mathematics Analysis
Mathematics was moderately easy this time. A lot of the questions asked in the exam required students to be strong with concepts to do well.
Following is the analysis of chapter wise marking scheme as well as the number of questions:
| Chapter Name | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Application of Derivatives | 3 | 9 |
| Ellipse | 1 | 3 |
| Circles | 2 | 6 |
| Parabola | 2 | 7 |
| Definite Integral | 2 | 7 |
| Permutations and Combinations | 1 | 3 |
| Sequence and Series | 1 | 3 |
| Matrices | 2 | 7 |
| Limit and Continuity | 1 | 4 |
| Hyperbola | 1 | 4 |
| Probability | 1 | 4 |
| Complex Numbers | 1 | 4 |
Thus, there was a total of 18 questions of 61 marks in Paper 1 of Mathematics.
Mathematics was moderately difficult. It was easier compared to what we saw last year. A majority of the questions in this subject were concept-based, while the rest required the use of facts and formulae. This year, 18 questions were asked from 11 chapters. Following is the analysis of chapter wise marking scheme as well as the number of questions:
- There were 4 questions of 12 marks from 3D Geometry.
- There were 3 questions of 11 marks from Application of Derivatives.
- There was 1 question of 4 marks from Area of Bounded Regions.
- There were 2 questions of 8 marks from Definite Integrals.
- There was 1 questions of 3 marks from Differential Equations.
- There was 1 question of 4 marks from Limits and Continuity.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Matrices.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Probability.
- There was 1 question of 3 marks from Sets, Relations and Functions.
- There were 2 questions of 6 marks from Theory of Equations.
- There was 1 question of 4 marks from Trigonometry.
Thus, there were 18 questions of 61 marks. Above constituted the completed analysis of Mathematics Paper 2.
JEE Advanced Expected Cut-off
Minimum percentage of marks required to be included in JEE Advanced Rank List 2020 is shown below that have been declared by IIT Kanpur. The candidate will be included or dropped from the All India Rank list based on this cut-off.
| S.No. | Rank List | Minimum percentage of marks in each subject | Minimum percentage of aggregate marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Common rank list (CRL) | 10.0 | 35.0 |
| 2. | OBC-NCL rank list | 9.0 | 31.5 |
| 3. | SC rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 4. | ST rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 5. | Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 6. | OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 7. | SC-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 8. | ST-PwD rank list | 5.0 | 17.5 |
| 9. | Preparatory course rank list | 2.5 | 8.75 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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To join a reputed college, Indian students are required to give JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Cracking these exams with a top rank gives you the opportunity to join top National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Admission into such reputed colleges, kickstart your Engineering career.
Although both JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced are Engineering entrance exams, both have severe dissimilarities. The aspects of these dissimilarities have been discussed below.
- Level of difficulty: JEE-Advanced is far more difficult than JEE-Main. The primary focus of JEE-Main is to evaluate the candidates' knowledge of their class 11th and 12th syllabus while JEE-Advanced is taken to evaluate the analytical and problem-solving skills of the students.
- Syllabus: The JEE Main syllabus is similar to the one prescribed by CBSE whereas JEE-Advanced has a different syllabus. Various topics covered in JEE Main are not included in JEE Advanced.
- Eligibility: A good JEE Main rank will open doors for admission to NITs and IITs. But with a good JEE Advanced rank, one can get admitted into the most coveted IITs.
- Qualification: JEE Main required a student to have completed his Class 12th only. Whereas JEE Advanced has set certain minimum cutoff criteria in JEE Main and also meets minimum board exam criteria.
- Examination pattern: JEE Main exam comprises one paper only while JEE Main comprises 2 papers. The former consists of objective and single-answer questions while the latter consists of a variety of problems including multi-right, matrix match, comprehension types, and much more. The pattern of the former hardly changes while the pattern of the latter is modified every year.
I hope such a detailed comparison has cleared your doubts and clarified the doubts regarding both the entrance exams.
Before choosing the best book I think it is very important to know your syllabus. Only then you can identify your weak and strong points from the syllabus and focus more on your weaknesses. The most important topics that are covered are
- Mole Concept
- Atomic Structure
- Periodicity
- Chemical and Molecular Bonding
- States of Matter
- Electrochemistry and Redox reactions
- Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium
- General Organic Chemistry
- Hydrogen
- Solutions and Colligative Properties
- Chemical Kinetics
- Coordination compounds
- P block, D&F block elements
- Metallurgy
You can start preparing for these topics from class 11 itself. The books that are considered Bibles of Chemistry and are highly recommended for JEE Main and JEE Advanced aspirant include
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations: This book by RC Mukherjee is the best book out there for Physical Chemistry
- Numerical Chemistry: This book by P Bahadur is recommended by many top tankers
- Organic Chemistry: This book by Robert Thornton Morrison is the best book for Organic Chemistry.
- Concise Organic Chemistry: This book by JD Lee is a great book for inorganic chemistry. It will make you fall in love with the subject rather than rote learning.
Other than books you can resort to Video lectures, question papers, and a doubt solving forum.
Most importantly Chemistry is a subject that requires tremendous concentration and consistency. You can go for frequent mock tests to test your knowledge.
Many aspirants go through the same conflict. The preference depends on your career priorities and aim.
Some points are discussed below which may be helpful in deciding.
- If you are solely focused on JEE Advanced and have a decent score in JEE Main, then it is better to take the date after JEE Advanced. A good score in JEE Main will give you a backup and you can completely focus on JEE Advanced this way.
- If you didn’t do well in JEE Main and have lesser hope to score good marks, then you can take BITSAT before JEE Advanced. It is because delaying will increase the pressure. If your priority is BITSAT then it is better to be fully focused on this exam and go for the 3rd or 4th day of the exam. It will give you sufficient time to review the previous paper.
- If you are not sure about your preference then it will be better to attempt the exam prior to JEE Advance. For most exam aspirants, JEE Advanced is the dream from the beginning and it will be better to end the journey with your initial aim.
Thus, you should choose the date as per your priority and comfort. Decide by judging your nervousness, preparation and then give priority to your choice.
The best books for JEE Main and Advanced exam preparations include the following:
Maths:
- NCERT.
- Cengage by G.Tewani, Playing With Graphs Cengage and TMH for JEE Advanced.
- Algebra by Amit M. Aggarwal, Trigonometry by Amit M. Aggarwal for JEE Main and Advanced.
- For sequence and series refer to Hall and Knight.
Physics:
- NCERT.
- HCV for all JEE aspirants.
- DC Pandey all series for JEE Main and Advanced.
- Archive, especially for Modern Physics, as subjective questions of IIT get repeated in objective pattern with a slight change.
Chemistry:
- NCERT is mandatory for Inorganic Chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry by VK Jaiswal.
- Organic Chemistry by MS Chauhan and Himanshu Pandey.
- Physical chemistry from GRB.
From all these books study the important parts and actions, mark and make notes on them. But make sure to study NCERTs thoroughly.
My friend missed the cutoff by just 6 marks. She scored 120 marks and her JEE rank was a decent 4582.
She knew that even if she managed to qualify which was difficult, she would not be given the opportunity to opt for a stream of her choice. However, she suffered a setback when she wasn’t even able to qualify for the cutoff. She lost all hope. After a few days, she was notified that the updated l JEE Advance rank list has been released. On checking the portal she was giddy to see that she had qualified!
She knew the rank would offer her almost nothing but the mere fact that she had qualified for one of the most difficult exams in India motivated her a lot.
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