The JEE Main BTech April 2024 examination consisted of three subjects: physics, chemistry, and mathematics, each with two sections labeled as Section 1 and Section 2.
The Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) BTech, BE paper conducted on April 8 received positive feedback from students, who deemed the mathematics section easy to moderate and the physics and chemistry sections relatively straightforward. The exam, held in two shifts – first from 9 am to 12 noon and the second from 3 pm to 6 pm – comprised questions totaling 300 marks.
In the first shift, students and experts found the paper well-balanced. Ramesh Batlish, Head of FIITJEE Noida, shared student feedback, stating that mathematics posed a moderate difficulty, while physics and chemistry were considered easy. Many students echoed this sentiment, affirming that the paper was easier than previous sessions.
Exam Analysis:
The JEE Main BTech April 2024 paper consisted of three subjects – physics, chemistry, and mathematics, each with two sections. Section 1 contained 20 multiple-choice questions, while section 2 included 10 numerical-based questions, of which students were required to answer five.
Most students perceived numerical-based questions as easy. Additionally, the paper included fact-based questions from Class 12 chapters of NCERT, with a notable emphasis on these chapters.
Subject-Wise Breakdown:
- Mathematics: The math paper was rated easy to moderate. It covered various chapters, with a focus on calculus and coordinate geometry. Some questions involved lengthy calculations, particularly in the numerical section.
- Physics: While numerical-based questions were manageable, they were reported as lengthy. Conversely, the chemistry paper was considered easy, with straightforward questions dominating. Organic chemistry posed a few challenges, with some confusing questions reported.
- Chemistry: Chemistry questions were primarily theoretical, focusing on prominent chapters such as Electrochemistry, Biomolecules, Equilibrium, and Organic Chemistry. NCERT proved instrumental in tackling chemistry questions.
According to Ajay Kumar Sharma, National Academic Director at Aakash Educational Services Limited, physical chemistry topics held significant weightage in the chemistry section. The exam’s questions were distributed evenly across chapters, emphasizing conceptual understanding and application.
The JEE Main 2024 exam showcased a balanced distribution of questions across subjects, with an overall consensus on the manageable difficulty level. As students navigate their preparations, a comprehensive understanding of NCERT textbooks is recommended to tackle the diverse questions encountered in the examination.
