Table of Contents

• What Are JEE PYQs and Why They Matter
• Class 11 vs Class 12 Weightage in JEE Main PYQs
• JEE Main Exam Pattern and PYQs
• JEE Main PYQs Chapter-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
• Most Important Chapters from JEE PYQs (Subject-wise)
• Top Repeated JEE Main PYQ Topics (High ROI List)
• How to Use JEE PYQs Effectively (Step-by-step Strategy)
• Practice JEE PYQs Smartly with Study Buddy
• FAQs on JEE Main PYQs

What Are JEE PYQs and Why They Matter

JEE PYQs (previous year questions) are actual questions asked in past JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. They mirror the real exam pattern, question style and difficulty far better than random coaching material or uncalibrated mocks. When you solve PYQs, you are essentially re‑taking smaller versions of the real exam over and over, under similar conditions.

PYQs matter because they:

• Show the real difficulty level of questions across Physics, Chemistry and Maths
• Reveal which chapters and topics are truly important in the exam, not just famous in coaching discussions
• Demonstrate how simple concepts from NCERT are turned into application-based problems
• Train you for time pressure, negative marking and tricky options that appear in actual papers

Across many years, question models and core concepts repeat with minor changes in numbers, combinations, or wording. Ignoring PYQs means leaving predictable marks and patterns on the table.

Class 11 vs Class 12 Weightage in JEE Main PYQs

One of the biggest doubts JEE aspirants have is: “Should I focus more on Class 11 or Class 12 for JEE Main?” JEE Main PYQ analysis shows both are important, with a slight tilt towards Class 12.

Class-wise Distribution (Approximate, Based on PYQs)

*Based on patterns seen across recent JEE Main papers with multiple shifts and sessions.

How to use this insight:

• If you’re in Class 11:
  Start solving PYQs early, chapter-wise, once a chapter is covered in school or coaching. Don’t postpone PYQs to the drop year or final revision phase.
• If you’re in Class 12 or a dropper:
  Prioritise Class 12 PYQs first to secure marks from current-year topics, then revise high‑weight Class 11 chapters like Mechanics, Electrostatics, Coordinate Geometry, Mole Concept, and basic Calculus.

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JEE Main Exam Pattern and PYQs

Understanding the exam pattern helps you see where PYQs fit into your overall strategy.

• Exam mode: Computer-based test (online)
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Total questions: 90 (75 to attempt)
• Marking scheme: +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect MCQ; no negative for some numerical questions (pattern can vary slightly by year)

PYQs show you how NTA distributes questions across easy, moderate and difficult levels and how many marks typically come from high-frequency chapters each year.

JEE Main PYQs Chapter-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)

Top‑ranking PYQ pages almost always offer chapter-wise access because that’s how students study. Use the tables below as a roadmap and connect each row to a filtered view in Study Buddy if possible.

JEE Main PYQs Chapter-wise - Physics

JEE Main PYQs Chapter-wise - Chemistry

JEE Main PYQs Chapter-wise - Mathematics

These tables make your page feel like a structured “chapter-wise PYQ hub” similar to Mathongo, Esaral, SelfStudys and others that rank well.

Most Important Chapters from JEE PYQs (Subject-wise)

Now let’s zoom out from chapter lists to strategic focus-where PYQs show maximum weightage.

Physics – High Frequency Chapters

From JEE Main and JEE Advanced previous year questions, these Physics chapters appear almost every year:

• Mechanics (Kinematics, NLM, Work–Power–Energy, Rotational Motion)
• Current Electricity and DC Circuits
• Electrostatics and Capacitors
• Modern Physics (Photoelectric effect, Atomic and Nuclear)
• Waves and SHM

Mechanics alone often accounts for a large fraction of Physics questions over multiple sessions, making it extremely high ROI for PYQ practice.​

Chemistry - High Yield Topics

Chemistry becomes a rank booster when you combine NCERT with targeted PYQs.

Physical Chemistry

• Mole Concept and Stoichiometry
• Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Electrochemistry

Organic Chemistry

• General Organic Chemistry (GOC) – acidity/basicity, inductive/resonance, stability
• Reaction Mechanisms – identifying SN1/SN2/E1/E2, rearrangements
• Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers
• Aldehydes and Ketones (Carbonyls)

Inorganic Chemistry

• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Coordination Compounds
• Periodic Trends (size, ionisation energy, electronegativity)
• Selected p‑Block topics from NCERT (group-wise properties and important reactions)

JEE Main PYQs clearly show that NCERT lines, tables and examples dominate Inorganic Chemistry, so NCERT + PYQs is the most reliable combo.

Mathematics - Repeated PYQ Patterns

Math questions often look new, but the core question structures repeat across years.

Most frequently tested areas:

• Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, AOD, Definite Integrals)
• Coordinate Geometry (Lines, Circles, Conics)
• Vectors and 3D Geometry
• Matrices and Determinants
• Probability and basic Statistics

Calculus alone can contribute a very significant portion of the paper, and PYQs here help you recognise common models (e.g., standard limits, property-based definite integrals, maxima–minima templates).

Top Repeated JEE Main PYQ Topics (High ROI List)

Many toppers and coaching platforms highlight “most repeated questions/topics” for quick revision, and students search for “Top PYQs” or “most repeated questions JEE Mains”. Here’s a high-ROI list inspired by long-term PYQ trends:

Physics: Frequently Repeated Patterns

• Kinematics graphs: displacement–time, velocity–time, acceleration–time relations
• Circuit reduction in Current Electricity: equivalent resistance, bridge circuits, meter bridge
• Photoelectric effect graphs: stopping potential vs frequency/intensity, threshold frequency
• SHM: time period, phase, energy distribution, combining two SHMs

Chemistry: Frequently Repeated Patterns

• GOC: acidity/basicity order, carbocation/carbanion stability, effect of −I/+I and resonance
• Reaction mechanisms: identifying SN1 vs SN2, rearrangements, stereochemistry basics
• Chemical Bonding: hybridisation, geometry, bond order, MO diagrams for simple molecules
• Coordination compounds: IUPAC names, isomerism, magnetic properties and colour
• p‑Block & NCERT lines: direct factual questions from NCERT tables and summary points

Mathematics: Frequently Repeated Patterns

• Area under the curve: using integrals between two curves or curve & axis
• Maxima–Minima: derivative sign test, optimisation of basic functions
• Definite integral properties: symmetry, shifting origin, splitting intervals
• Vectors: projection, angle between vectors, scalar triple product basics
• Probability: cards, dice, coins, simple conditional probability setups

Inside Study Buddy, you can create or highlight a curated “Top 100 High-Frequency PYQs” list so students can quickly revise these high-ROI models before exam day.​

How to Use JEE PYQs Effectively (Step-by-step Strategy)

Most students either spam PYQs randomly or open solutions too quickly, which kills the learning. A structured approach converts PYQs into a powerful learning engine.

Step 1: Start Chapter-wise, Not Year-wise

• Complete first-pass theory for a chapter (school + coaching + NCERT).
• Solve JEE Main PYQs of that chapter in one sitting, without strict time pressure initially.
• Don’t peek at solutions until you’ve honestly attempted the question.

Step 2: Analyse and Tag Every Mistake

For each wrong, guessed or slow question, tag the reason:

• Concept gap – concept not understood or misapplied
• Formula gap – formula forgotten or misremembered
• Calculation error – silly mistake, unit error, sign error
• Misread question – missed keywords like “incorrect”, “not”, “maximum/minimum”

Maintain a simple PYQ notebook or digital note where each question has a one-line error tag. This becomes your personalised error log.

Bonus micro-strategy – 3‑Color Code:
Mark questions as Green (easy), Yellow (moderate), Red (tough). By the final month, most of your PYQ revision should be Yellow + Red.

Step 3: Reattempt After 5-7 Days

• After a gap of 5–7 days, revisit only the tagged PYQs.
• Try them again without seeing previous attempts; aim for 100% accuracy this time.
• Only then look at solutions or discuss doubts if required.

This spaced repetition is what converts PYQ practice into long-term retention.

Step 4: Move to Mixed and Year-wise PYQs

Once most chapters are covered:

• Start attempting full JEE Main year-wise papers (3 subjects) under real exam conditions.
• Follow the 3-hour time limit and apply actual negative marking to simulate exam pressure.
• After each paper, analyse performance by subject, chapter and difficulty level.

Time-boxing drill:
For key chapters (e.g., Mechanics, Calculus), redo a set of ~20–30 mixed PYQs with a 45–60 minute timer to train speed and accuracy under pressure.

Step 5: Keep Main and Advanced PYQs Separate

• JEE Main PYQs: Use them to sharpen speed, pattern recognition, and accuracy on single-concept or short multi-step problems.
• JEE Advanced PYQs: Use them for deep problem solving and multi‑concept questions; treat them as a more challenging mode.

Avoid mixing Main and Advanced PYQs in the same timed session, as this blurs the expected difficulty and can hurt confidence.

Practice JEE PYQs Smartly with Study Buddy

Most sites stop at giving PDFs or static chapter-wise lists; the real advantage comes when PYQs are organised, tagged, and trackable.

Study Buddy is built to act like a smart PYQ engine:

• Practice JEE Main PYQs subject-wise and chapter-wise with difficulty tags
• Filter by exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, MHT CET, KCET, WBJEE, NSAT
• Focus on high-yield PYQs from the last N years based on real exam analysis
• Track accuracy, identify weak chapters and see how you improve over time

Unlike static PDFs, you can switch modes (chapter-wise, topic-wise, year-wise) and even focus on curated sets like “Top 100 High-Frequency JEE Main PYQs” for last‑phase revision.​

FAQs on JEE Main PYQs

Q1. How many years of JEE Main PYQs should I solve?

Try to cover at least the last 8–10 years of JEE Main PYQs (all shifts), because they reflect the current NTA pattern and syllabus the best.

Q2. Is solving PYQs enough to get 99+ percentile in JEE Main?

PYQs are essential but not sufficient alone. You still need full syllabus coverage, fresh practice questions, concept revision and mock tests to handle new patterns and tougher questions.

Q3. When should I start solving JEE Main PYQs?

Start chapter-wise PYQs as soon as a chapter is done once, instead of waiting for the entire syllabus to finish. PYQs should be part of learning, not just a last-month activity.

Q4. Can I crack JEE Main in 3 months using only PYQs?

In 3 months, PYQs can help you quickly understand patterns and important topics, but you still need core theory and at least some non-PYQ practice to handle new or twisted questions.

Q5. Which chapters have maximum PYQs in JEE Main?

Mechanics in Physics, Calculus and Coordinate Geometry in Maths, and Physical + NCERT‑driven Inorganic chapters in Chemistry consistently show high presence in JEE Main PYQs.

Q6. Where can I get JEE Main PYQ chapter-wise PDF?

Many sites provide chapter-wise PDFs, but with Study Buddy you get an interactive version where all JEE Main PYQs are chapter-wise, tagged by difficulty and exam, and can be practised online with instant feedback.

Q7. Should I solve JEE Advanced PYQs for JEE Main?

Solving some JEE Advanced PYQs can strengthen your concepts, but prioritise mastering JEE Main PYQs and pattern first. Use Advanced PYQs mainly to deepen understanding once you are comfortable with Main-level questions.

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