JEE Main 2025 Session 1: 22 January Shift-Wise Analysis & Topic Breakdown
Introduction: The much-awaited JEE Main 2025 Session 1 is underway, and candidates across the nation have started to experience the exam firsthand. With the exam spanning multiple shifts, a comprehensive analysis of each shift provides valuable insights into the overall difficulty level and topic distribution. Here's a detailed breakdown of all three shifts, including the number of questions from each topic, and an overall analysis of the difficulty level for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 saw a balanced distribution of topics, with some shifts focusing more on specific concepts. In general, the overall difficulty level varied slightly across the shifts, but it remained consistent in testing candidates’ problem-solving abilities and understanding of fundamental concepts. Let’s dive into the shift-wise analysis for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Shift 1 Analysis
| Subject |
Topics Covered |
Number of Questions |
| Physics |
Thermal Physics, Projectile Motion, Circuits, Diodes, Electromagnetic Waves, Modern Physics |
10 |
| Chemistry |
Mole Concepts, Catalysts, Biomolecules, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
12 |
| Mathematics |
Statistics, Probability, Vectors and 3D Geometry, Matrices, Determinants |
11 |
Shift 1 Analysis:
- Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Physics had a fair distribution of questions from various topics with a focus on conceptual clarity.
- Chemistry was slightly more diverse with a blend of Organic, Inorganic, and Physical chemistry.
- Mathematics questions were based on problem-solving with topics such as Statistics and Vectors.
Shift 2 Analysis
| Subject |
Topics Covered |
Number of Questions |
| Physics |
Lenses, Logic Gates, Ray Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors, Projectile Motion, Units and Dimensions, Kinematics, Fluid Mechanics, Gravitation |
12 |
| Chemistry |
Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry |
12 |
| Mathematics |
Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry |
14 |
Shift 2 Analysis:
- Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate to High
- Physics in this shift included a mix of easy and average difficulty questions, with some tricky concepts from Kinematics and Optics.
- Chemistry questions were spread across multiple chapters, providing a mix of both theoretical and application-based questions.
- Mathematics was the most challenging in this shift, with tricky problems from Calculus and Algebra.
Shift 3 Analysis
| Subject |
Topics Covered |
Number of Questions |
| Physics |
Kinematics, Work-Energy Theorem, Oscillations, Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction |
13 |
| Chemistry |
Surface Chemistry, P-block Elements, Acids and Bases, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Kinetics, Polymers |
14 |
| Mathematics |
Complex Numbers, Sets, Relations, Differentiation, Integration, Circle and Parabola, Statistics |
13 |
Shift 3 Analysis:
- Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate to High
- Physics continued to test core concepts with a balanced distribution of questions on Thermodynamics, Work-Energy, and Oscillations.
- Chemistry in this shift was more in-depth, with an emphasis on P-block elements and Chemical Kinetics.
- Mathematics was challenging, with complex questions on Complex Numbers and Integration.
Overall Difficulty Level:
Across all three shifts, the difficulty level for JEE Mai
