The JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 exam concluded today, May 18, at 12:00 PM. Conducted by IIT Kanpur, this high-stakes examination is a crucial step for engineering aspirants seeking admission into India’s prestigious IITs. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of Paper 1, based on student feedback and expert insights, along with exam pattern and subject-wise breakdown.
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 – Key Highlights
- Exam Date: May 18, 2025
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Conducting Authority: IIT Kanpur
- Mode: CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Eligibility: Top 2.5 lakh rank holders of JEE Main 2025
Overall Paper 1 Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty of JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 was rated moderate, although slightly tougher compared to the 2024 edition. According to early reactions, Mathematics posed a significant challenge, while Physics and Chemistry were more balanced.
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Moderate |
| Physics | Moderate |
| Chemistry | Easy |
Exam Pattern of Paper 1
The structure of the exam remained unchanged from the previous year:
- Total Questions: 48
- Mathematics: 16
- Physics: 16
- Chemistry: 16
- Question Types: MCQs, Integer-type, and MSQs
Subject-Wise Analysis
🔢 Mathematics
- Difficulty: Moderate to Tough
- Key Topics: Matrices, Determinants, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation
- Student Opinion: Most students found Maths to be time-consuming with lengthy problems requiring in-depth conceptual clarity.
⚗️ Chemistry
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weightage: More focus on Physical Chemistry
- Important Topics: Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Mole Concept, Chemical Kinetics
- Observation: Well-balanced but perceived as slightly skewed toward numerical questions.
🧲 Physics
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dominant Topics: Electrostatics, EMI, Mechanics, Optics, Sound Waves, Unit & Dimensions
- Expert Insight: Well-distributed with a mix of conceptual and numerical problems.
Cutoff Expectation
Due to the moderately tough nature of the exam, particularly in Maths, the expected cutoff for JEE Advanced 2025 is projected to be between 90–95 marks.
Student Feedback
- Common Sentiment: Paper 1 was more balanced than Paper 2 (which began at 2:30 PM).
- Mathematics: The most challenging subject for many candidates.
- Chemistry: Easier and more scoring.
- Physics: Conceptual, with moderate calculations.
What’s Next?
- Memory-Based Questions: To be released shortly after both papers conclude.
- Official Response Sheet: Available on May 22, 2025 at jeeadv.ac.in
- Official Answer Key: Expected on May 26, 2025
- Final Results: To be announced soon after the evaluation process concludes.
📌 Final Thoughts
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 tested students’ precision, time management, and subject depth. With no changes in the exam pattern, preparation strategies from last year largely remained relevant. Candidates now eagerly await the release of answer keys and response sheets to assess their performance.
Stay tuned for Paper 2 analysis and memory-based questions!
