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Complete NCERT thoroughly for Chemistry. For Physics and Maths, use NCERT as base and supplement with reference books.
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Free AI Mock Test for JEE Main & Advanced 2027: chapter-wise tests in Physics, Chemistry and Maths with +4/−1 marking, AI hints and full explanations.
| Total questions | 75 (all compulsory) |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Maths — 25 Q each (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) |
| Marking | +4 correct · −1 wrong (MCQs and numericals alike) |
| Sessions | Twice a year — January & April |
As per the NTA JEE Main 2026 pattern (75-question format in force since the 2025 cycle). Test catalog last updated 3 November 2026.
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Complete NCERT thoroughly for Chemistry. For Physics and Maths, use NCERT as base and supplement with reference books.
Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Modern Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Thermodynamics carry maximum weightage.
Solve last 10 years JEE Main papers. Many questions are repeated or based on similar concepts.
Allocate 60 minutes per subject. Attempt easy questions first, mark difficult ones for review.
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 75 compulsory questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — 25 per subject (20 MCQs + 5 numerical value questions), with no optional questions. Every question carries +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect one, including numericals. Total marks: 300. Duration: 3 hours.
Experts recommend taking at least 30-50 full-length mock tests before JEE Main. Start with topic-wise tests, then move to subject-wise tests, and finally attempt full-length tests. Take at least 2-3 mock tests per week in the last 2 months.
A score above 250/300 (~99.9 percentile) is exceptional — top-IIT territory via JEE Advanced. Popular branches at top NITs typically close between the 97th and 99.5th percentile, and scores of 180-220 can get you good NITs and IIITs. Qualifying for JEE Advanced needed only about the 93.4 percentile for General category in 2026 (top ~2.5 lakh candidates).
JEE Main is for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. JEE Advanced is only for IIT admission and requires qualifying JEE Main first. JEE Advanced is more difficult with multi-concept questions and paragraph-based problems.
NCERT is essential and covers about 40-50% of JEE Main syllabus, especially for Chemistry. However, for Physics and Mathematics, you need additional books like HC Verma, DC Pandey, and RD Sharma. NCERT should be your foundation, not your only resource.
MockTestZone has free chapter-wise JEE tests in Physics, Chemistry and Maths, marked +4/−1 like the real exam. Every test opens without login and shows a full explanation for each question after you submit. A free account adds AI hints and progress tracking.