The JEE Main 2019 Paper 1 for Shift 2 held on 9th April was conducted in the evening session by NTA. The exam followed the standard structure with three subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—each carrying 30 questions. This paper was part of the online format introduced from January 2019, and the questions were based on a mix of theory and application-based concepts from the Class 11 and 12 syllabus. Students found this particular shift slightly more calculative in Mathematics, while Chemistry was relatively easy and Physics had a balanced difficulty level.
The reason I’ve chosen to write about this specific paper is because it provides real insight into how NTA structures its questions post the online shift. Many aspirants still rely on mock papers, but actual shift-wise papers like this one give better clarity on time management, recurring topics, and question language. When I interacted with a few students preparing for JEE 2025, this paper came up often as a good example for practice. Especially for those aiming for 200+ scores, solving actual past papers is non-negotiable. This paper, with its moderate-to-tough balance, is perfect for assessing one’s readiness for the main exam.
JEE Main 9th April 2019 Shift 2 – Paper Highlights
Here’s a quick overview of this particular exam shift:
- Exam Date: 9th April 2019
- Shift: Evening (Shift 2)
- Total Questions: 90 (30 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths)
- Total Marks: 360
- Time Duration: 3 hours
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect ones
Subject-Wise Analysis
Physics
- Overall difficulty: Moderate
- Key chapters: Current Electricity, Rotational Motion, Modern Physics
- Mix of theory-based and numerical questions
- Conceptual clarity was needed, especially for application-based questions
Chemistry
- Easiest among all three
- Heavy focus on NCERT concepts, especially in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
- Questions were mostly fact-based and scoring
Mathematics
- Time-consuming
- Topics like Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, and Algebra dominated
- Some questions were lengthy but solvable if you had practiced well
Common Observations
- No out-of-syllabus questions reported
- Chemistry helped in saving time for tougher Maths problems
- Students who managed time well scored better
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