In JEE Main 2025 April 3 shift 2, chemistry takes U-turn to be tougher than physics, mathematics

NEW DELHI: The second shift of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 April 3 was moderate, as per student reactions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Mains 2025 session 2 day 2 shift 2 paper from 3 pm to 6 pm. JEE Main 2025 April 3 live updates.

As per the JEE Main 2025 April 3 shift 2 exam analysis by Careers360 , the paper was moderate in difficulty level in comparison to the shift 1, January session, and last year's exam. However, chemistry section turned out to be more challenging and tough than all the previous exams even though students found it easy in JEE Main 2025 April 3 shift 1 .

JEE Mains 2025 April 3 shift 2 paper analysis

The subject-wise difficulty level and topics asked are given below.

Physics

The overall difficulty level of the physics section was easy to moderate. However, the section emerged to be tougher than the JEE Main 2025 shift 1 exam held today. The question paper comprised questions on assertion and reason.

Questions were asked about the following topics:

• 2 questions from Wave Optics
• 2 questions from Modern Physics
• 2 questions from Unit and Dimension
• 1 question from Current Electricity
• 1 question from Capacitor
• 1 question from Magnetism

Chemistry

The chemistry section in today’s JEE Main 2025 paper turned out to be the most challenging one in comparison to the January session and tough as compared to April 2 exams. It was difficult even from last year’s exam.

Questions were asked from the following topics:

• 4 questions from titration
• 1 question from the periodic table
• 1 question from polymer
• 2 questions from biomolecules

Mathematics

The overall difficulty level of the mathematics section was easy. It can be said that the exam shared the same difficulty level as that of today's shift 1 exam and April 2 exam.

Questions were asked from the following topics:

• 2 questions from Vector and 3D
• 1 question from permutation and combination
• 2 questions from the conic section
• 2 questions from the straight line
• 1 question from the circle
• 1 question from definite integrals

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JEE Mains 2025 Exam Analysis: April 3 shift 2 section-wise difficulty level

As per Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director, Engineering , Aakash Educational Services Limited, "The JEE Main paper conducted on 3rd April , 2025 (Evening Shift) was rated moderate in overall difficulty. Among the three sections, Physics was the easiest, Mathematics was moderate, and Chemistry ranged from moderate to difficult, primarily due to statement-based questions. While the question distribution was generally balanced, some topics received more focus, while others were absent."

The section-wise difficulty level is given below.

Physics

Physics was the easiest section, with a strong presence of numerical and formula-based questions. The distribution covered major topics like Mechanics, Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Optics, and Units & Measurements. However, AC and Magnetism had fewer questions, while Rotation and EMI were absent. Although a few questions were time-consuming, the majority were straightforward, making this section a scoring opportunity for students.

Chemistry

The Chemistry section was rated moderate to difficult, mainly due to a high number of statement-based and unconventional questions. Almost all chapters were included, but Inorganic Chemistry had the highest weightage, while Physical Chemistry was moderately covered, and Organic Chemistry had the least representation. Although most theoretical questions were directly from NCERT, recalling data proved challenging. Physical Chemistry was relatively standard, with fewer numerical questions.

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Mathematics

Mathematics was moderate to difficult, with well-distributed questions across various topics. Matrices, 3D Geometry, Vectors, and Conic Sections had a strong presence, while Calculus had fewer questions. Some problems were lengthy and time-consuming, making time management crucial.