The National testing agency conducted JEE Main 2025 Session-1 from January 22 to January 30. Lakhs of students appeared for the exam to qualify and join NITs, IIITs, and other top engineering institutions.
As a leading JEE preparation partner, Origin Educare presents to you a detailed student-oriented analysis of JEE Main 2025 Session-1, including subject-wise difficulty, topic-wise trends, student reactions, and its implications for your future studies.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2025 Session 1
- January 22 to January 30, 2025 (both Paper 1 and Paper 2)
- Held in two shifts: Morning (9 AM – 12 PM) and Afternoon (3 PM – 6 PM)
- B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) and B.Arch/B.Planning (Paper 2)
Overall Difficulty Level Summary
Mathematics was the most time-consuming and hardest subject in nearly all shifts. Most students were in consensus that while the questions were from the syllabus, their length and complexity made them hard to solve within the timeframe.
Physics was a combination of concept-based and calculation questions. All the questions assessed basic concepts of Class 11 and 12 chapters. Though it was comfortable for students having clear concepts, it was slightly challenging for others.
Chemistry remained the simplest and highest-scoring subject in JEE Main 2025. Most questions were from NCERT books, particularly Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, and provided a great edge to students who studied NCERT extensively.
Subject-Wise Analysis: Day-by-Day Breakdown
January 22 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Math: The paper was of moderate difficulty. Matrices, probability, statistics, and vectors were the topics. Coordinate geometry questions were also asked.
- Physics: Formula-based and direct questions. Projectiles, circuits, and laws of motion were the prominent topics.
- Chemistry: Easy paper. Overemphasis on NCERT-based theory questions. Mole Concept, Periodic Table, and Biomolecules were the topics.
January 23 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Maths: Graded as difficult. Students mentioned lengthy questions from Binomial Theorem, Circle, and P&C.
- Physics: Ray Optics, Kinematics, and Current Electricity dominated most of the questions. some, Few numerical questions were asking for greater understanding.
- Chemistry: Predominantly Organic Chemistry questions. Reaction Mechanisms, IUPAC naming, and GOC were common.
January 24 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Maths: Area Under Curve, Differential Equations, and Vectors were frequent topics. Questions were lengthy.
- Physics: Combination of numerical and theoretical questions. Heat Transfer, Modern Physics, and Work-Energy Power were some of the topics covered.
- Chemistry: Simple and largely on expected lines. Physical Chemistry and Periodic Properties were the emphasis areas.
January 28 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Maths: Moderate. Calculus, Quadratic Equations, and Coordinate Geometry were the areas of focus.
- Physics: Balanced paper with questions from Thermodynamics, SHM, and Electrostatics.
- Chemistry: Still scoring. Chemical Kinetics, Bonding, and Coordination Compounds were the highlights.
January 29 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Maths: Labeled the most difficult day. Comprehensive weightage to Calculus, Conic Sections, Probability, and 3D Geometry.
- Physics: Maximum questions needed calculation and conceptual understanding. Questions were on Ray Optics and Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Simple. Most questions were directly answerable from NCERT, particularly in Inorganic Chemistry.
January 30 (Shift 1 & 2)
- Maths: Long but idea-wise manageable. Matrices, Integration, P&C, and Probability questions were asked.
- Physics: Application-oriented paper. Mechanics, Fluids, and Thermodynamics were common.
- Chemistry: Organic Chemistry questions dominated the paper. Reaction Mechanisms, Aldehydes, and Ketones were asked.
Chapter-Wise Topic Distribution: Trend Observations
Physics
- Modern Physics: 2–3 questions in almost every shift.
- Current Electricity & Circuits: Heavy weightage in several shifts.
- Ray Optics: 5 out of 6 exam days.
- Electrostatics and Magnetism: Time-consuming and numerical-heavy.
- Thermodynamics and Heat: Appeared uniformly in both theory and calculation-oriented questions.
Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding: Questions from this topic were reported by nearly every student.
- Organic Reactions: GOC, Aldehydes & Ketones, Alcohols, and Haloalkanes were crucial.
- Coordination Compounds: Test appeared regularly in Inorganic section.
- Periodic Table, S-Block, and P-Block Elements: Theory questions repeated across multiple shifts.
- Electrochemistry and Solution: Few numerical questions were asked.
Mathematics
- Calculus: Dominant section in majority of papers.
- Vectors & 3D Geometry: Laborious but not very difficult if concepts were clear.
- Probability, Permutations, and Combinations: Tough and quite tricky.
- Algebra: Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Determinants repeated at length.
Overall Trends and Key Highlights
- Chemistry was scoring maximum if NCERT books were properly revised.
- Maths was long and needed speed with accuracy.
- Physics needed conceptual clarity and being familiar with numericals.
- JEE Main 2025 experienced a marginally higher paper difficulty than JEE Main 2024, particularly in the Mathematics segment.
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Tips for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Preparation
- Don’t neglect NCERT Chemistry: Pay particular attention to Inorganic and Organic. It is still the most scorer.
- Practice numerical-based Physics: Go through chapters such as Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics.
- Improve speed in Maths: Practice Origin Educare’s full-length mocks and topic tests to develop time efficiency.
- Track performance chapter-wise: Utilize your Session 1 analysis to mark weak points and revise accordingly.
- Focus on accuracy: Even a good attempt can cost you a few ranks; negative marking has a way of coming back to haunt you
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Conclusion
JEE Main 2025 Sessions 1 sent a strong message: students who have intelligent strategies, good grips on NCERT, and good time management wins the race.
- Chemistry was the highest scoring, Physics was average, and Maths needed intelligent solving.
- NCERT is still the most trustworthy source for Chemistry preparation.
- Practice with full-length tests and learning trends across shifts is essential.
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FAQs
Q1. Was Session 1 tougher than previous years?
A: Yes, relative to 2024, Maths was difficult and Chemistry and Physics were at a comparable level
Q2. Which chapters should I focus on the most for Session 2?
A: Chemistry – NCERT chapters, Inorganic and Organic especially; Physics – Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern; Maths – Calculus, P&C, and Topic 3D
Q3. What is a good number of attempts for 95+ percentile?
A: 70–75 questions and 90% accuracy would quite easily achieve 95 percentile.
Q4. How to manage time in Maths?
A:Practice long sections such as Calculus and 3D Geometry through mock tests. Decide on which kind of questions to solve first.
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A: Become part of Origin Educare’s JEE platform — topic-wise worksheets to time-based mocks, you will have all crucial material within reach.
