Free JEE Main mock

One JEE Main paper in the real exam format: 75 questions across 3 timed sections, 3 hr on a server-controlled clock.

About the real exam India's national gateway to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs — and the only route into JEE Advanced for the IITs.

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3 hr75 questions · 3 sections
The published paper

The paper, section by section

Physics25q · 1 hr
Scored out of 100 marks; wrong answers can cost marks
Break · optional, up to 20 min
Chemistry25q · 1 hr
Scored out of 100 marks; wrong answers can cost marks
Break · optional, up to 20 min
Mathematics25q · 1 hr
Scored out of 100 marks; wrong answers can cost marks

Bars are drawn to scale against the full 3 hr; hatched gaps are scheduled breaks.

Navigation: sections run strictly in order and a completed section cannot be reopened.

Marks and results

What you get back

What this free mock returns

You get your raw marks and per-section scores. No scaled score, band, rank or percentile is estimated for this paper.

  • Scored out of 300 raw marks, with per-section totals.
  • Wrong answers can cost marks where the paper defines it - the per-section marks in the paper map are the marks the scorer applies.
100
Physics
100
Chemistry
100
Mathematics

Marks available per section in this free mock, totalling 300.

How the real JEE Main is scored

JEE Main is scored out of 300 (+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong MCQ, 0 for unattempted; numeric questions in Section B carry +4 / 0 with NO negative).

  • 97 – 99.5Most NIT branches at older NITs; CS / IT at mid-tier NITs and several IIITs.
  • 93 – 97JEE Advanced eligibility is locked in (general cut-off was 93.10 in 2025). Core branches at newer NITs and GFTIs are realistic.
  • 85 – 93Many GFTIs, several state-quota seats in NITs, and B.Arch / B.Planning at SPA and NITs become accessible.

Context only - this free mock returns: You get your raw marks and per-section scores. No scaled score, band, rank or percentile is estimated for this paper.

About the exam

The JEE Main at a glance

About the real JEE Main

JEE Main is the national entrance examination for undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning admissions, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year (Session 1 in January, Session 2 in April). Paper 1 covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — 75 compulsory questions across three subjects in a three-hour computer-based test, offered in 13 languages. JEE Main scores feed two outcomes: direct B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch admission to the 31 NITs, 26 IIITs and 32 other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) through JoSAA counselling, AND eligibility for JEE Advanced — the IIT entrance — for the top 2.5 lakh qualified candidates.

~13.8 lakh
Registered (2025 S1)
Session 1 (Jan–Feb 2025)
93.10 pct
Advanced cut-off
General, 2025 — top 2.5 lakh
~36,000
Seats (NIT + IIIT + GFTI)
2025 JoSAA seat matrix

What it covers

The full official NTA JEE Main 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 — Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — drawn from the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum. Each subject has Section A (20 multiple-choice questions) and Section B (5 numerical-entry questions), all compulsory. Numeric Section B is treated as a first-class question type with no negative marking, just like the real paper.

Who sits it

  • Class 11 and 12 science students with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aiming for B.E. / B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Planning at NITs, IIITs or GFTIs.
  • Aspirants for the IITs — JEE Main is the mandatory qualifying gate before you can sit JEE Advanced.
  • Anyone who wants disciplined, NCERT-anchored practice with the real +4 / −1 / 0 marking and 20 MCQ + 5 numeric per subject format.

How people prepare for it

  • NCERT first — every JEE Main question is rooted in NCERT theory. Read both volumes of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics before any reference book.
  • Layer reference books on top: HC Verma and DC Pandey for Physics; NCERT plus MS Chouhan / OP Tandon for Chemistry; RD Sharma / Cengage / Arihant for Mathematics.
  • Practise the 20 MCQ + 5 numeric format from day one. Section B numericals are scored differently (no negative) and reward calculated risks.
  • Take full 3-hour mocks weekly under exam conditions. Time management across the three subjects is the single biggest differentiator at the top end.
  • Use both sessions strategically. Session 1 is your dry run; the better of your two NTA scores is what counts for JoSAA counselling.

What it opens up

  • B.E. / B.Tech at the 31 NITs (~24,000 seats) across Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil and other branches.
  • B.Tech at the 26 IIITs (~7,500 seats) with a strong tilt towards Computer Science and IT specialisations.
  • B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch at the 32 GFTIs (~5,500 seats) including IIEST Shibpur, the SPAs, and institutes like ISM Dhanbad's affiliates.
  • Eligibility to sit JEE Advanced — the IIT entrance — for the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers.
  • B.Arch (5-year) and B.Planning (4-year) at the SPAs and several NITs through Paper 2 of JEE Main.

Figures about the real exam, as recorded in the Myndaq course. They describe the real sitting, not this free mock paper - check current details with the exam body before you book.

Fidelity

How this mirrors the real format

  • The paper structure is the real format: 3 sections in exam order, 75 questions in total.
  • Timing is server-controlled for the full 3 hr -- closing the tab does not pause the clock, exactly like our paid mock series.
  • Marking follows the published paper: the per-section marks shown in the paper map are the marks the scorer applies.
  • Sections run strictly in order and a completed section cannot be reopened.
  • Break windows fall where the paper schedules them, and each one is shown in the paper map.

"Real format" means the paper shape, timing, marking and navigation above - not the official exam software, its visual identity, or any affiliation with the exam body.

Be clear about this

What differs or is limited

  • This free mock follows the same paper shape, timing, marking scheme and navigation as our paid JEE Main 2026 mock series. It is scored automatically. It does not include tutor explanations, analysis dashboards or practice content.
Before you begin

Device and setup checklist

  • A stable internet connection for the full duration.
  • A laptop or desktop is recommended for the closest exam experience.
One attempt

One attempt, explicitly

Adding this mock to your account is free and reversible - you can change the exam any time before you begin. Only the confirmed Begin action uses your one attempt. No retake, no reset, no card.

Questions

Frequently asked

How many attempts do I get?
One. Every account gets exactly one free mock, on one exam. You can change the chosen exam freely until you begin the paper; after that the attempt is permanently used and there is no retake.
What does the result include?
You get your raw marks and per-section scores. No scaled score, band, rank or percentile is estimated for this paper.
Is the timing real?
Yes. The paper runs 3 hr on a server-controlled clock, section by section. Closing the tab does not pause it.
Are there breaks?
The paper schedules 2 breaks; each break window and cap is enforced by the server and shown in the paper map.
Do I need to pay or add a card?
No. The free mock needs only a Myndaq account. The paid course unlocks explanations, practice content and the full mock series.

About the real JEE Main

Should I attempt both sessions?
Yes, almost always. NTA uses your BETTER session score, so a weaker attempt costs you nothing. Treat Session 1 as a high-stakes dress rehearsal, identify weaknesses, and push harder in Session 2.
Is NCERT enough for JEE Main?
NCERT is non-negotiable — every JEE Main question traces back to NCERT theory. But NCERT alone won't give you enough problem-solving practice for Physics and Mathematics. Layer HC Verma / DC Pandey for Physics, MS Chouhan / OP Tandon for Chemistry, and RD Sharma / Cengage for Mathematics on top of NCERT.
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