IIT Kanpur conducted the JEE Advanced 2025 exam today, May 18, 2025, in a computer-based format. The exam is held across 222 cities in India and two cities abroad. The exam was held in two shifts – Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 noon and Paper 2 from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. 

As per the initial reaction of test takers, JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 was moderate to difficult overall. Paper 2 was tougher and lengthier than Paper 1. The difficulty level of Paper 1 was moderate. It was easier compared to last year’s paper. The total number of questions was reduced to 48. Each section has 16 questions.

An estimated 200,000 candidates are expected to participate in this highly competitive entrance test for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper

Exam Shift Question Paper with Solutions PDF
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Question Paper

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JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Question Paper Download

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper Analysis

Exam Shift Overall Difficulty Subject-wise Difficulty
Paper 1

Moderate

Physics: Moderate

Chemistry: Easy

Mathematics: Comparatively Difficult but Manageable

Paper 2 Moderate to Difficult

Physics: Difficult

Chemistry: Easy to Moderate

Mathematics: Moderate

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Schedule

Particulars Paper 1 Time Paper 2 Time
Exam Centre Opens 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
Deadline to Take Seat 8:30 AM 2:00 PM
Exam Starts 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
Exam Ends 12:00 Noon 5:30 PM

Candidates are requested to report to their respective centres by 7 AM for identity check, frisking, and capturing of biometrics. Admission into the exam hall is controlled, and candidates should be seated by 8:30 AM for Paper 1 and 2:00 PM for Paper 2.

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Essential Documents and Items to Carry

  • A signed copy of the JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card, which has been printed out by the applicant as well as by his/her parent/guardian.
  • At least one original photo identification proof (Aadhaar, School ID, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card).
  • A pen or a pencil for doing the rough work.
  • A transparent water bottle.
  • Scribble pads will be available at the exam hall for scratch work; however, only one pad per candidate.

Items Not Allowed Inside the Exam Centre

  • Smart/digital/programmable watches, analogue watches, timepieces
  • Mobile phones, Bluetooth equipment, earphones, microphones
  • Electronic devices, printed/handwritten documents, log tables, writing pads
  • Geometry boxes, pouches, calculators, pen drives, wallets, handbags

Dress Code Guidelines

  • Do not wear metallic objects like rings, bracelets, earrings, or chains.
  • Do not wear garments with large buttons.
  • Wear open shoes like sandals or chappals.

Strict compliance with these instructions will facilitate easy entry during security screening.

Special Arrangements for Differently-Abled Candidates

Students with less than 40% disability and who have writing difficulties are entitled to have a scribe beginning today, May 17.

With last-minute preparations going on, the candidates are informed to arrive at the exam centre in time and adhere to the required procedures to ensure a smooth experience. To learn more, check out the official portal jeeadv.ac.in.