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Vikas Kumar Pandit | January 23, 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The JEE Mains January 23 shift 1 exam ends. Candidates were given 3 hours duration from 9 am to 12 noon to attempt the BE, BTech paper 1. Students appearing on the second day of the Joint Entrance Examination Main will be able to check the JEE Mains Jan 23 question paper with solutions based on memory-based questions soon. Various coaching centres will publish unofficial JEE Mains January 23 answer key 2025 on their website and YouTube channel shortly.

JEE Main exam has two papers. Paper 1 will test students' knowledge in mathematics, physics, and chemistry subjects for BE and BTech programmes, and paper 2 will have maths, aptitude, and drawing or planning-based questions for BArch and BPlanning programmes.

The NTA is conducting the JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 for paper 1 and on January 30 for Paper 2.

Candidates appearing for the exam today should carry their JEE Mains admit card along with a passport-size photograph, any government-authorised photo IDs and duly filled self-declaration form available on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates are also allowed to carry a transparent water bottle and a transparent ball pen.

On the first day, the NTA rescheduled the JEE Main January 22 shift 1 exam for 114 candidates allotted eTalent exam centre in Peenya Bengaluru , Karnataka. Careers360 reported about the challenges faced by those candidates who had to wait in a line on a busy road in front of the centre past the entry timings. As per the JEE Main January 22 overall exam analysis , students found the question paper to be easy to moderate in difficulty level.

JEE Main 2025: Exam timings

Candidates can check JEE Main 2025 exam timings from the table below.

Particular

First shift

Second shift

JEE Main 2025 exam time

9 AM to 12 PM

3 PM to 6 PM

Entry into the examination centre

7 AM to 8:30 AM

2 PM to 2:30 PM

JEE Main 2025 instructions given by the invigilator

8:30 AM to 8:50 AM

2:30 AM to 2:50 PM

Candidate login to read instructions

8:50 AM

2:50 PM

Commencement of JEE Main 2025 exam

9 AM

3 PM

NTA has revised the JEE Main exam pattern for this year. As per the latest JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, the testing agency has removed the optional questions in Section B of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the JEE Main exam 2025. Candidates will now have to attend all five questions instead of choosing five out of 10. Additionally, it has also introduced a negative marking of -1 for the JEE Main section B questions.

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JEE Main 2025 day 2 shift 1 exam ends. Paper 1 is scheduled from January 22 to 29 and paper 2 on January 30. Admit card download link active at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Updates on paper difficulty, exam analysis, answer key and more.

January 23, 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

JEE Mains 23 Jan Shift 1 Paper Analysis: Chemistry topics

As per JEE Mains 23 January shift 1 paper analysis, questions were asked from these chemistry topics

  • 1 question from Goc-aromaticity
  • 1 question from solutions
  • 1 question from biomolecules
  • 2-3 questions from organic chemistry
  • 1 Matching question from chemical bonding
  • 1 question from the octet rule
  • 1 question from electrochemistry
  • 1 question from D and f -colour complex
  • 1 question from the d-d transition

January 23, 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

JEE Mains Jan 23 paper analysis 2025

Candidates can have a look at the JEE Mains Jan 23 paper analysis 2025 in the video below. The JEE Main Jan 23 shift 1 analysis is based on students' reaction and Careers 360's expert feedback.

January 23, 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 paper analysis

The JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 paper analysis will be based on students' reactions. The JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 candidates have come out of the hall just now. The JEE Main Jan 23 paper analysis will be available soon.

January 23, 2025 | 12:29 PM IST

jeemain.nta.nic.in is JEE Mains 2025 official website?

Yes, the JEE Mains 2025 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. All official updates from NTA regarding JEE Main 2025 will be announced on the same website.

January 23, 2025 | 12:22 PM IST

How many questions are there in JEE Mains?

The JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23 question paper will have 75 questions in total. Each section of JEE Mains question paper 2025 will have 25 questions.

January 23, 2025 | 12:18 PM IST

JEE Mains 2025 exam date

JEE Mains 2025 session 1 exam dates are January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30.

January 23, 2025 | 12:16 PM IST

Total marks in JEE Mains 2025

The JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 paper 2025 carries 300 marks in total. Each section in JEE Mains 2025 paper 1 carries 100 marks.

January 23, 2025 | 12:10 PM IST

JEE Shift 1 timings 2025

The JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 ends. The JEE shift 1 timings 2025 is given below

JEE Mains shift 1 starting time - 9 am

JEE Mains shift 1 ending time - 12 noon

January 23, 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

JEE Mains Jan 23 exam analysis 2025

The JEE Main January 23 exam analysis 2025 will be available shortly. The JEE Mains Jan 23 exam analysis 2025 will be based on students' reaction who appeared for paper 1 today.

January 23, 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 ends

The JEE Mains 2025 January 23 shift 1 ends . The unofficial JEE Mains 2025 January 23 answer key and question paper will be available shortly.

January 23, 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

JEE Main Jan 23 shift 1 exam 2025 ends soon

The JEE Mains 2025 shift 1 will end at 12 noon. Various coaching institutes will release the JEE Mains 2025 question paper based on memory-based questions collected from students who appeared for the exam.

January 23, 2025 | 11:39 AM IST

JEE Advanced 2025 exam date

IIT Kanpur has announced the JEE advanced 2025 exam date . The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date is May 18.

January 23, 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

JEE Mains 23 Jan Shift 1 2025: Bio-breaks allowed

Candidates are required to seek permission from the invigilator for toilet breaks during JEE Mains 2025 exam. To prevent malpractices, only one candidate at a time is allowed to leave for toilet break. As per NTA JEE Main 2025 guidelines, candidates will undergo frisking and biometric again after the break.

January 23, 2025 | 11:17 AM IST

JEE Main Cut-off 2025: NIT Tiruchirappalli Civil engineering closing ranks

Candidates can have a look at the past years' NIT Tiruchirappalli Civil engineering closing ranks below.

  • JEE Main 2024 Cut-off:  NIT Tiruchirappalli closing rank was 18,965.
  • JEE Mains 2023 Cut-off: NIT Tiruchirappalli closing rank was 20,873.
  • JEE Mains 2022 Cut-off: NIT Tiruchirappalli closing rank was 19,611.

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January 23, 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

JEE Mains admit card 2025 download direct link

The JEE Mains admit card 2025 for January 28, 29 and 30 exams will be issued soon. The JEE Mains admit card 2025 download direct link will be active at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

January 23, 2025 | 10:55 AM IST

JEE Mains Mock Test By NTA: Where to access?

The JEE Mains mock test are available on NTA Abhyas app. The NTA Abhyas app can be downloaded from Google play store or Apple app store.

January 23, 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 answer key

The JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 answer key will be published by carious coaching centres such as Aakash Institute, Allen Career Institute, and Resonance. The JEE Main 23 Jan shift 1 answer key will be available after 12 noon.

January 23, 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23 Shift 1 Question Paper: Number of questions

The JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 question paper will have 75 questions in total. Each section of JEE Mains question paper 2025 will have 25 questions.

January 23, 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

Admit card for 29 January JEE Mains exam 2025

The JEE Mains admit card 2025 for January 29 exam is awaited. The JEE Mains admit card 2025 link will be active at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

January 23, 2025 | 10:12 AM IST

JEE Main Cut-Offs 2025: NIT Surathkal

Candidates can have a look at the last year's NIT Surathkal JEE Main cut-offs for general category students from other states below.

BTech Branch JEE Mains cut-off for NIT Surathkal
Artificial Intelligence 2594
Computational and Data Science 3348
Computer Science and Engineering 1615
Electronics and Communication Engineering 4227
Information Technology 2994

BTech admission 2025 at NIT Surathkal will be based on JEE Mains 2025 scores. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

January 23, 2025 | 10:01 AM IST

JEE Mains exam timings 2025

As per NTA exam schedule, the JEE Mains exam timings 2025 are as follows

  • JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 exam 2025- 9 am to 12 noon
  • JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 2 exam 2025- 3 pm to 6 pm

January 23, 2025 | 09:50 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: Exam began with technical glitches and rescheduling

The JEE Main 2025 session 1 began with exam postponement of 114 candidates due to technical glitches at the eTalent exam center in Peenya, Bengaluru. Parents have criticised the mismanagement, citing long queues and delayed entry. As per NTA, the rescheduled JEE Mains 2025 exam will be held on January 28 or 29, and fresh admit cards will be issued.

January 23, 2025 | 09:40 AM IST

JEE Mains mock test free online 2025

The NTA Abhyas app offers JEE Mains mock test 2025 for free. The JEE Mains mock test are available in multiple languages including English, and Hindi. Interested JEE Mains 2025 candidates can download the NTA Abhyas app from Google play store or Apple app store.

January 23, 2025 | 09:31 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 question paper 23 January shift 1

The JEE Mains 2025 question paper for 23 January shift 1 is not available yet, as the exam has just commenced. The JEE Mains 2025 January 23 question paper will be available after 12 noon.

January 23, 2025 | 09:20 AM IST

JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 answer key

JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 answer key will be available after 12 noon. Various coaching centres will publish the unofficial JEE Mains 23 Jan shift 1 answer key on their website and YouTube channel.

January 23, 2025 | 09:12 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025: 'We believe in her effort, don't want to put pressure' says candidate’s father

Shambhavi Saxena's father wants her to aim for admission at IIT Bombay.  Shambhavi is appearing for JEE Mains 2025 for the first time. He acknowledged her hard work, saying, “She has worked hard, now let's see the result. We don’t want to add any pressure.”

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January 23, 2025 | 09:01 AM IST

JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 exam 2025 begins

The JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 exam 2025 commenced at 9 am. The JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 2025 will conclude at 12 noon.


January 23, 2025 | 08:51 AM IST

JEE Mains Jan 2023 Exam 2025: Candidates logged in to read instructions

As per the NTA schedule, JEE Mains shift 1 candidate can login at 8:50 am to read instructions. The JEE Mains Jan 23 paper 2025 will begin at 9 am.

January 23, 2025 | 08:42 AM IST

JEE Mains Jan 23 Exam 2025: January 22 shift 2 paper analysis

As per JEE Mains Jan 22 shift 2 paper analysis , chemistry was the easiest section and maths section was comparatively difficult than physics.

January 23, 2025 | 08:36 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23: Shift 1 gate closed

The JEE Main shift 1 entry gate for January 23 exam 2025 has been closed. The JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 is scheduled from 9 am to 12 noon.

JEE Mains Jan 23 shift 1 gate closed. (Image: Careers 360)

January 23, 2025 | 08:25 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23: Student confident about scoring well

Shivam, aiming to pursue CS or EC, is focusing on JEE Mains for now and plans to appear for JEE Advanced if all goes well. Shivam scored around 150 to 250 in JEE Mains mock test, so he is optimistic about performing well in exam today.

Shivam is appearing for JEE Mains 2025 Jan 23 shift 1 exam. Image: Careers 360

January 23, 2025 | 08:21 AM IST

Jan 22 shift 1 paper analysis

As per Jan 22 shift 1 paper analysis based on candidates' reactions, the chemistry and physics section were easy but mathematics section was a bit lengthy.

January 23, 2025 | 08:14 AM IST

Digital copy of JEE Mains hall ticket 2025 not allowed

Candidates are required to carry the hard copy of JEE Mains admit card 2025. As per NTA guidelines, digital copy of JEE Mains hall ticket 2025 will not be allowed.

January 23, 2025 | 08:07 AM IST

JEE Main 2025 Live: Accepted ID proofs

Candidates can carry any of the following valid photo ID along with JEE Mains hall ticket 2025

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN card
  • Voter ID
  • Driving license
  • Passport

January 23, 2025 | 08:02 AM IST

JEE Main 2025 Jan 23: Gate closing in 30 minutes

The JEE Mains 2025 January 23 shift 1 reporting has commenced. The JEE Mains 2025 January 23 shift 1 entry gate will close at 8:30 am.

JEE Mains 2025 shift 1 starts at 9 am. (Image: Careers 360)

January 23, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: Biometrics will be taken again after bio-breaks

The NTA will allow candidates to take bio-break during the conduct of JEE Mains exam 2025. However, biometric attendance and frisking will be done after the break. “Candidates will be frisked and biometric attendance will be taken again on entry from bio- break/toilets break,” the exam day guidelines read.

January 23, 2025 | 07:57 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: Candidates wearing regional attire should report an hour early

"If religion or customs require you to wear specific attire, please visit the Centre early for thorough checking and mandatory frisking," the NTA said in the advisory.

January 23, 2025 | 07:56 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 date

NTA has scheduled the JEE Mains 2025 session 1 from January 22 to January 30.

January 23, 2025 | 07:52 AM IST

When will NTA conduct JEE Main 2025 BArch, BPlanning?

The NTA will conduct the JEE Main paper 2A and paper 2B BArch and BPlanning are also being held twice a year, January and April 2025. For session 1, the JEE Main paper 2 will be held on January 30. The NTA is yet to announce the JEE Main session 2 exam schedule.

January 23, 2025 | 07:52 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: Students wait in line to verify admit card

Students and parents at the Pawan Ganga Educational centre. JEE Main gate closing time for shift 1 exam is 8.30 am. Candidates will have to verify the documents and complete the biometric verification before the deadline.

Parents waiting outside JEE Main Delhi exam centre. (Source: Careers360)

January 23, 2025 | 07:43 AM IST

JEE Main 2025 January 23 shift 1 gate closing time

The JEE Main exam centres 2025 will close the entry gates at 8.30 am.

Student at Pawan Ganga educational centre. (Source: Careers360)

January 23, 2025 | 07:38 AM IST

JEE Main dress code 2025 for male

Male candidates appearing in the JEE Main session 1 exams are advised not to wear shoes, footwear with thick soles or garments with large buttons. The NTA has also prohibited candidates from wearing cap and scarfs during the exam.

January 23, 2025 | 07:31 AM IST

JEE Mains hall ticket 2025

The admit card for JEE Main exam 2025 has four pages. Page 1 has exam centre details and self-declaration form, page 2 has ‘important exam day guidelines, page 3 has advisory, page 4 has declaration form for non-Aadhaar candidates.

January 23, 2025 | 07:29 AM IST

Admit card for JEE Main 2025

The JEE Mains admit card 2025 for January 23 exam will look like the image given below.

JEE Mains hall ticket 2025 for session 1.

January 23, 2025 | 07:24 AM IST

Is it mandatory to attempt JEE Main 2025 twice?

No. It is not mandatory to appear in both JEE Main session 1 and session 2. However, if a candidate chooses to appear in both sessions, then the NTA will consider the best of the JEE Main NTA score while preparing the rank list.

January 23, 2025 | 07:22 AM IST

JEE Main 2025 question paper of day 1

The JEE Main 2025 question paper of day one exam and unofficial answer key was published by several coaching centres. Here's the JEE Main January 22 question paper with solutions and memory-based questions .

January 23, 2025 | 07:18 AM IST

Forgot JEE Main admit card 2025? NTA download links here

In case you forgot the JEE Main admit card 2025, candidates appearing for JEE Main January 23 shift 1 exam will be able to download the hall ticket through the following official websites.

  • jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • examinationservices.nic.in
  • nta.ac.in.

January 23, 2025 | 07:14 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: Don't have Aadhaar? Here's how verification will be done

In the exam day advisory, the NTA asked candidates who have not opted for Aadhaar-authentication to reach the exam centre an hour before the exam timings for recording the biometrics. This verification process is being done to prevent incidents of impersonation.


January 23, 2025 | 07:10 AM IST

Are jeans allowed for JEE Mains 2025?

Yes. Candidates are allowed to wear jeans or any comfortable dress, which does not have large buttons or metallic items.

January 23, 2025 | 07:08 AM IST

Advantages of attempting JEE Main twice

The NTA said two attempts for JEE Main will give candidates an opportunity to improve their scores in the second attempt, if they did not perform well in the first session. In the first attempt, candidates will get first-hand experience of taking the examination and will know where they are lagging behind.

“This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and the candidates would not have to waste an entire year. If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control, such as the board exam 2025, then candidates will not have to wait for one entire year,” the NTA said.

January 23, 2025 | 06:56 AM IST

JEE Main 2025: List of things to carry to the exam centre

Students will have to carry the following list of documents to the exam centre to be allowed entry.

  • JEE Main admit card 2025
  • Duly-filled and signed self-declaration form.
  • Valid photo ID card such as Aadhaar or PAN.
  • Two passport-size photo, same as the one uploaded in application.
  • PwD certificate, if applicable.
  • Transparent ball point pen.

January 23, 2025 | 06:52 AM IST

JEE Main 2025 January 23 shift 1 entry begins

Entry inside the examination centre for JEE Main shift 1 exam today will begins at 7 am. Students with valid JEE Main admit card downloaded from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, government-issued photo ID card, passport-size photograph, and self-declaration form will be permitted inside the exam venue.

JEE Main shift timings 2025 (Source: Careers360)

January 23, 2025 | 06:48 AM IST

How was JEE Main 2025 January 22 shift 1 and 2 exam?

As per the JEE Main January 22 overall paper analysis , students found the day one exam to be 'easy to moderate' in difficulty level. The NTA conducted the BE, BTech paper 1 exams in both shifts. The mathematics section was tough and lengthy, several students claimed, while physics was easier compared to chemistry.

January 23, 2025 | 06:42 AM IST

How many times can you attempt JEE Main 2025?

The JEE Main 2025 is being conducted in two sessions for BTech admissions - January and April. The JEE Main session 1 exams will begin today and will continue till January 30 and JEE Main session 2 exams will commence from April 1 and will end on April 8.

January 23, 2025 | 06:42 AM IST

JEE Main January 23 shift 1 exam timings

The NTA will allow entry inside the JEE Main exam centre from 7 am for the morning shift. Candidates appearing in JEE Main January 23 shift 1 exams will have to report at the exam centre along with their admit card before 8: 30 am. The shift 1 exams will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, as per the JEE Main exam timings .

January 23, 2025 | 06:34 AM IST

NTA to hold day 2 of JEE Main 2025 today

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main January 23 shift 1 and 2 exams for BE, BTech paper 1 today. Around 13 lakh candidates will be appearing for the national-level engineering entrance exam this year.