JEE Main 2023 Question Paper with Solutions – Free PDF Download for All Shifts

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JEE Main 2023 had two sessions: Session 1 (24 January to 1 February 2023) and Session 2 (6 to 15 April 2023). Below you get the JEE Main 2023 question paper PDF for every shift, each with solutions, as Maths, Physics and Chemistry files. If you want other years, open our jee main question paper hub, or the full jee main previous year question paper collection.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper PDF with Solutions: Session 1 (January)

Session 1 ran over six days with a morning and an evening shift each, so this table holds 12 papers. Every jee main 2023 question paper pdf below opens a subject file with the answer key and worked solutions, which makes it a complete JEE Main 2023 PYQ with solution set.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper PDF: Session 2 (April)

Session 2 gives 12 more papers. 12 April and 15 April had a single shift on this list, which is why those rows stand alone. If you are hunting for the 2023 jee mains paper of a particular date, the first column tells you the exact shift.

Looking for jee mains 2023 question paper with solutions pdf in one go? Download the three subject files of one shift, solve them as a timed paper first, and check solutions afterwards.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper Pattern

The JEE Main 2023 question paper pattern for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was the same in both sessions:

Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning) was also held: 82 questions for B.Arch and 105 for B.Planning, 400 marks in all, with the Drawing test taken offline. For marks, sections and the latest changes, read our JEE Main exam pattern guide.

What Changes Were Introduced in JEE Main 2023? 

NTA introduced five notable changes in the 2023 JEE Main cycle. Understanding these matters for students planning future attempts, as several changes have been carried forward.

1. 75% Eligibility Criteria Reinstated

Admission to B.E., B.Arch, and B.Planning courses is based on the All India Rank (AIR), but candidates must also score a minimum of 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST students) from a recognised board. This criterion was relaxed during the COVID years and returned in 2023.

2. Fewer Exam Cities in India

The number of Indian exam cities dropped from 514 to 399. Simultaneously, international centres increased from 13 to 24 cities, reflecting NTA's push to serve Indian students studying abroad.

3. Higher Registration Fees

4. Mandatory Parent/Guardian Contact Details

Students were required to submit the email address and phone number of a parent or guardian during registration — a new compliance step for 2023.

5. One Application Per Session Rule

NTA made it mandatory to apply separately for each session. Submitting multiple applications for the same session attracted strict action, including cancellation of candidature.

JEE Main 2023 Answer Key

Each PDF above carries the answer key, so you can check answers the moment you finish a paper. The JEE Main 2023 answer key is the official one released by NTA, and you can compare it on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Our own page lists more on JEE Main answer keys across years.

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper Analysis: How to Use These Papers

A JEE Main 2023 question paper analysis is only useful if you do it yourself on the paper you just attempted. Try this routine:

1. Attempt it timed. Take one full shift in 3 hours, with no solutions open.
2. Mark the misses. After checking the answer key, tag each wrong or skipped question as concept gap, calculation slip or time pressure.
3. Group by chapter. Count misses per chapter. The chapters with the most misses become your next revision list.
4. Fix the weak chapters. Practise them through chapter-wise JEE Main PYQs with solutions and our JEE Main revision notes.
5. Re-test. After two weeks, take another shift and compare your score and accuracy.

Pair this with the JEE Main syllabus so you know which chapters each paper actually covers, and the marks vs percentile guide to see what your score means. Need a structured plan? Our JEE test series and online and offline JEE courses cover the full syllabus.

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