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JEE Advanced Previous Year Papers
JEE Advanced, the second stage of the main engineering entry test in the country for admission to 23 different IITs throughout India. It is widely accepted as one of the most difficult exams in the world. JEE Advanced 2027 exam conducted by IIT Roorkee will be held on mid of may 2027. It is the gateway for studying undergraduate engineering (B.Tech) programs at all the IITs. The examination consists of 2 compulsory Computer Based Test (CBT) papers, with each paper containing questions from each of the three subject areas: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers
The JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions being available for download in PDF format provide many benefits for the student such as it gives overall structure of an exam, weightage of each sections, types of questions expected on the exam
JEE Advanced Exam Structure Overview:
Particulars | Details |
Mode of the Examination | Computer-based examination |
Medium of the Examination | English and Hindi |
Number of Papers | Two compulsory papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Total Time Duration | 3 hours for each paper (4 hours / 240 minutes for PwD candidates) |
Number of Sections | Both papers include 3 sections: Paper 1: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Paper 2: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Total Questions in JEE Advanced | 54 (18 questions in each subject) |
Marking Scheme | The exam follows a concept of full marks, partial marks, and zero marks |
How to Download JEE Advanced Previous-Year Question Papers PDF?
- Every JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper on this page is available as a free PDF with solutions. Follow these steps:
- Select the year from the paper list above (e.g. JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 or Paper 2)
- Click Download PDF to save the question paper with full solutions to your device
- To attempt as a timed test, click Take Test to simulate real exam conditions with a 3-hour timer
- To focus on a specific subject, use the subject-wise sectional test links where available.
All JEE Advanced PYQ PDFs include solved answers with explanations. For additional topic-specific practice beyond the previous papers, explore the JEE Question Bank
How to Use JEE Advanced Previous Papers Effectively for Preparation
JEE Advanced PYQ papers demand a different strategy than JEE Main papers. The questions test multi-concept application, so simply reading solutions is not enough. Here is how to get real value from each paper:
- Attempt only after completing NCERT and standard reference books for all three subjects
- Simulate real exam conditions strictly: 3 hours per paper, no mobile, no breaks, strict time discipline
- Solve Paper 1 and Paper 2 on separate days to match the actual two-paper format
- After each paper, identify which concept combinations you failed to connect, not just which topics you got wrong
- Maintain an error notebook with the type of mistake: conceptual gap, calculation error, or misread question
- Revisit the solution for every question you could not solve, even those you eventually skipped
- Prioritize papers from 2016 onward for the most relevant question styles, while using older papers for extra concept depth
For daily structured practice alongside JEE Advanced PYQ solving, the JEE Daily Target keeps your preparation on a consistent schedule with topic-wise questions every day.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern & Topic-wise Weightage
Understanding the exam structure is essential before you start solving JEE Advanced PYQ. The exam consists of two compulsory papers, each 3 hours long, conducted in Computer Based Test mode:
Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD) | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD) |
Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Total Questions | Approx. 48 to 54 (varies by year) | Approx. 48 to 54 (varies by year) |
Marking Scheme | Full marks, partial marks, and zero marks depending on question type | Full marks, partial marks, and zero marks depending on question type |
Negative Marking | Applies to select question types only | Applies to select question types only |
Medium | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
Topic-wise weightage observed across recent JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers, split subject-wise:
JEE Advanced Mathematics Topic-Wise Weightage
Chapter | Approx. Questions per Paper | Weightage (%) |
Calculus (Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations) | 5 to 7 | 28 to 39% |
Algebra (Complex Numbers, Matrices, Determinants, Probability, P&C;) | 4 to 6 | 22 to 33% |
Coordinate Geometry (Conics, Straight Lines, Circles) | 3 to 4 | 17 to 22% |
Vectors and 3D Geometry | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
Trigonometry and Inverse Trigonometry | 1 to 2 | 6 to 11% |
JEE Advanced Physics Topic-Wise Weightage
Chapter | Approx. Questions per Paper | Weightage (%) |
Mechanics (Rotational Motion, SHM, Fluid Mechanics, Gravitation) | 4 to 6 | 22 to 33% |
Electrostatics and Current Electricity | 3 to 5 | 17 to 28% |
Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei, Photoelectric Effect) | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
Optics (Ray and Wave) | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
Electromagnetic Induction and AC Circuits | 1 to 2 | 6 to 11% |
JEE Advanced Chemistry Topic-Wise Weightage
Chapter | Approx. Questions per Paper | Weightage (%) |
Organic Chemistry (Reactions, Mechanisms, Functional Groups) | 5 to 7 | 28 to 39% |
Physical Chemistry (Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Solutions) | 4 to 6 | 22 to 33% |
Coordination Compounds and d-f Block Elements | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
s and p Block Elements | 2 to 3 | 11 to 17% |
Chemical Bonding and Atomic Structure | 1 to 2 | 6 to 11% |
These weightages are derived from JEE Advanced PYQ analysis across multiple years. JEE Advanced question counts and section types vary each year, so treat these as directional trends rather than fixed guarantees.
JEE Advanced Chapter-wise Important Topics
Solving JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers consistently reveals which chapters demand the most conceptual depth. These are the chapters that appear repeatedly in high-difficulty formats:
- Mathematics: Definite Integration, Differential Equations, Complex Numbers, Probability, Matrices and Determinants, 3D Geometry, Conic Sections
- Physics: Rotational Dynamics, Electromagnetic Induction, Fluid Mechanics, Modern Physics (Photoelectric Effect, Radioactivity), Wave Optics, Capacitors and Electric Field
- Chemistry: Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Electrochemistry, Chemical Equilibrium, Coordination Chemistry, Thermodynamics (both Physical and Chemical), p Block Elements
JEE Advanced PYQ questions in these chapters frequently combine two or more concepts in a single problem. Solving these topics in isolation from textbooks is not sufficient; you need to practise multi-concept applications specifically through past papers.
Which is Better: JEE Advanced Previous Papers or Mock Tests?
Both serve different purposes and the strongest preparation strategy uses both, not one or the other. The key difference for JEE Advanced specifically is that the exam's complexity makes PYQ analysis more critical than it is for JEE Main:
- JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers show you the actual depth NTA and IITs expect, including multi-concept traps, partial marking traps, and question formats that rotate unpredictably across years
- Mock tests expose you to fresh unseen questions at Advanced-level difficulty, build stamina for the 3-hour paper format, and simulate the two-paper structure across a full exam day
- The right approach: solve PYQs from 2016 to 2026 first to internalize the exam's thinking style, then shift to Advanced-level mock tests in the final 4 to 6 weeks before the exam for pressure simulation
Practice JEE Advanced PYQ on this page by clicking Take Test on any paper above. For full-length simulated Advanced-level exams with fresh questions, attempt a JEE Advanced Mock Test to complete your preparation.
Start with the most recent JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper above and work backward. Every paper you solve and analyze carefully is a step closer to understanding how IITs think, and that is what the exam ultimately rewards.
