NTA JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Update: On February 1, the National Testing Agency (NTA) wrapped up the first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024. Shift 2 of JEE Main 2024 concluded at 6 p.m. on February 1. The students’ response to the NTA JEE Main exam’s second shift was announced on February 1. This page will also be updated with the unofficial JEE Main 2024 session 1 answer key.
The JEE Main 2024 BE, BTech exam has 300 total points, and students have three hours to complete the questions. There were thirty questions in each of the three areas (math, physics, and chemistry) on the JEE Main exam on February 1st, shift 1. There are 20 required questions in Section A, and 10 questions in Section B, out of which students can choose to answer any 5 numerical questions.
JEE Main 204 February 1: Exam highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based test) |
| Official website of JEE Main | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Main 2024 BTech exam time | Shift 1- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMShift 2- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| JEE Main exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Subjects under JEE Main 2024 exam | PhysicsChemistryMathematics |
| Types of questions | MCQs- Multiple Choice QuestionsNumerical value questions |
| Total Questions | 300 (100 each paper) |
| JEE Main 2024 Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer-1 for every incorrect answer |
JEE Main 2024 Feb 1- Exam timing
| Particular | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| JEE Main 2024 exam time | 9 AM to 12 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Entry into the exam centre | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Instructions to be given by the invigilator | 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM | 2:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
| Candidate login to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
| JEE Main 2024 paper 1 start time | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
The first test dates for JEE Main 2024 session 1 are January 27, 29, 30, 31, and February 1 for the BTech paper. A valid ID evidence, the self-declaration form, and the JEE Main 2024 admission card should be carried by the candidates. For the necessary checking that takes place before to the JEE Mains 2024 examination, make sure you arrive at the exam center at least one hour early.
In order to go through the required frisking and verification, candidates are asked to appear at the exam center at least one hour before the JEE Mains 2024 exam. Examine the JEE Main exam day recommendations to ensure you are well-prepared for your next paper. For the most recent JEE Mains 2024 news updates, return often to this page.
JEE Main 2024: Session 1 expected cut- off
Candidates who appeared for the session 1 exam can check the JEE Main 2024 expected cut-off.
| Category | Expected cut-off |
| General | 91+ |
| Gen-PwD | 0.11+ |
| EWS | 76+ |
| OBC-NCL | 74+ |
| SC | 55+ |
| ST | 40+ |
JEE Main 2024 February 1: Shift 2 difficulty level
Candidates can have a look at the difficulty level of JEE Main 2024 exam held on February 1 below
| Subject | Difficulty level |
| Physics | Moderate |
| Chemistry | easy |
| Mathematics | Hard and lengthy |
JEE Main Feb 1 Shift 2 exam review by FIITJEE
Mathematics –Moderate. Weightage was given to chapters of Algebra & Calculus. Co-ordinate Geometry had questions from Circle, Parabola, Ellipse & Hyperbola. In Algebra, questions asked from Matrices & Determinants, Probability, Statistics, Complex Number, Progressions- 2 questions, Permutation & Combination, Binomial Theorem, Vector- 2 questions, 3D Geometry- 3 questions. In Calculus, questions asked from Continuity & Differentiability, Differential Equations, Definite Integral & Area. Few MCQs & numerical based questions had lengthy calculations & Tricky.
Physics – Easy to Moderate. Questions asked from almost all chapters. Weightage was given to Current Electricity & Magnetism. Some good questions from chapters of Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Power & Energy, Heat & Thermodynamics, Sound & waves, Gravitation, Electrostatics, Optics, Modern Physics, Semiconductors. Numerical based questions were Lengthy but Easy. Physics was having more questions from Class XII.
Chemistry – Easy. Inorganic & Organic Chemistry had more weightage. Questions asked from GOC, Alcohols, Ether & Phenols, Amines, Aldehydes & Ketones, Aryl & Alkyl Halides mixed concept questions, Biomolecules. Physical Chemistry had questions from Mole Concept, Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics. Inorganic Chemistry had questions from Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, d & f block elements & Periodicity. Some direct NCERT fact-based questions asked. This was an Easy Section.
JEE Main 2024 Feb 1: Qualifying marks
Candidates appearing for the exam can check the JEE Main 2024 expected qualifying marks given below.
| Category | Expected passing marks |
| General | 90 |
| EWS | 80 |
| OBC-NCL | 76 |
| SC | 57 |
| ST | 46 |
JEE Main 2024: Previous year’s cut-off
Candidates can check the previous year’s JEE Main cut-off below
| Category | Cut-off |
| General | 90.7788642 |
| Gen-PwD | 0.0013527 |
| EWS | 75.6229025 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.6114227 |
| SC | 51.9776027 |
| ST | 37.2348772 |
JEE Main 31 Jan 2024- qualifying marks
According to the last year’s passing marks, below is the JEE Main 2024 expected passing marks
| Category | Expected passing marks in JEE Mains 2024 |
| General | 90 |
| EWS | 80 |
| OBC-NCL | 76 |
| SC | 57 |
| ST | 46 |