JEE Main 2025 Session 2 – Which Shift Was the Toughest? Full Day-Wise Difficulty Analysis Inside!
Shruti
09/04/2025
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With the conclusion of JEE Main 2025 Session 2, lakhs of engineering aspirants are curious to know: Which shift was the toughest? According to expert analysis and student feedback, the April 3 Shift 2 paper stood out as the most difficult exam across all days and sessions.
This year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam from April 2 to April 8, covering multiple shifts per day. Let’s break down the day-wise difficulty analysis to help you understand the level of each paper.
JEE Main 2025 Shift-Wise Difficulty Level – Quick Snapshot
| Date | Shift | Difficulty Level | Expert Rating (Out of 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | 1 | Moderate | 6.0 |
| April 2 | 2 | Moderate | 5.7 |
| April 3 | 1 | Easy to Moderate | 5.3 |
| April 3 | 2 | Toughest | 7.4 |
| April 4 | 1 | Moderate to Tough | 6.9 |
| April 4 | 2 | Moderate to Tough | 7.2 |
| April 7 | 1 | Moderate to Tough | 6.8 |
| April 7 | 2 | Easy to Moderate | 5.5 |
| April 8 | 2 | Moderate | 5.8 |
Subject-Wise Review – April 3 Shift 2 (Toughest)
Physics:
- Lengthy numerical questions
- More concept-based
- Required time management
Chemistry:
- NCERT-focused but tricky options
- Some memory-based direct questions
Mathematics:
- Time-consuming and lengthy
- Complex calculations, algebra-heavy
- High weightage from coordinate geometry and calculus
What Students Said
“Maths was a nightmare in Shift 2. Even though I practiced a lot, the time pressure made it hard to finish.”
— Karthik, JEE aspirant from Hyderabad
“Chemistry had twisted options even for NCERT topics. Physics needed more understanding than memorization.”
— Mehak, JEE candidate from Delhi
What This Means for JEE Main 2025 Cut-Off
- Candidates from tougher shifts may benefit from NTA’s normalization process.
- Overall cut-offs may remain similar to last year due to moderate difficulty across other shifts.
- Those appearing in April 3 Shift 2 should not panic – performance will be scaled accordingly.
FAQs – JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Difficulty
Q1. Which was the toughest shift in JEE Main 2025 Session 2?
April 3, Shift 2 is considered the toughest based on student reviews and expert analysis.
Q2. Will the difficulty level affect my percentile?
Yes, NTA uses a normalization method to ensure fairness in scoring across different shifts.
Q3. Is the April 3 Shift 2 paper tougher than last year?
Yes, in comparison to most 2024 shifts, it had more complex Maths and tricky Chemistry.
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