JEE Advanced 2025: Question Paper PDF, Answer Key & Paper 1& 2 Analysis by ALLEN Overseas

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam was conducted on 18 May 2025 (Sunday) by IIT Kanpur in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Over 1.80 lakh top-performing candidates from JEE Main appeared for this prestigious entrance exam to secure admission into the IITs.

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam was held in two shifts:

• Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Paper 2: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM

Both papers tested candidates on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with questions designed to evaluate conceptual clarity, application, and time management.

As per the official schedule, IIT Kanpur will release the JEE Advanced provisional answer keys on May 26, and the response sheets of the candidates will be out on May 22. This will allow students to estimate their scores and analyze their performance before the final results are declared.

In this blog, our academic experts at ALLEN Overseas present a detailed subject-wise analysis of both JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 & Paper 2, along with unofficial answer keys, downloadable PDFs, and insights into expected cutoffs and rank predictions.

JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key:

We know how important it is for JEE aspirants to analyze their performance right after the exam. That’s why the academic team at ALLEN Overseas has created a trusted set of tools — the JEE Advanced 2025 Answer Key, Question Paper, and Detailed Solutions — to help you estimate your marks and gain clarity on each question’s approach.

[Download JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 PDF]

[Download JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 PDF]

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1& 2 Analysis (Subject-wise) and Unofficial Answer Key (by ALLEN Experts)

Paper 1 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)
  • Electrostatics
  • Error Analysis
  • Sound Waves
  • Optics
  • Units & Dimensions
  • Mechanics (highest weightage)
• Question Type: Mostly concept-based with moderate-length calculations
• Student Feedback: Questions were conceptual but manageable with consistent practice

Paper 2 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Key Topics Covered:
  • EMI
  • Electrostatics
  • Error Analysis
  • Sound Waves
  • Optics
  • Units & Dimensions
  • Mechanics
• Question Type: A mix of calculation-heavy numericals and deep theoretical concepts
• Student Feedback: Tricky but fair. Required calm thinking.

Chemistry

Paper 1 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Easy
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Physical Chemistry had greater weightage
• Question Type:
  • Direct concept recall
  • Mechanism-based reasoning in Organic Chemistry
• Student Feedback: Very scoring. If you did NCERT and previous year questions, you were sorted.

Paper 2 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Easy
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Organic Chemistry dominated
• Question Type: Indirect questions requiring conceptual application
• Student Feedback: Conceptual but manageable. If you did NCERT well, it helped a lot.

Mathematics

Paper 1 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Vectors
  • 3D Geometry
  • Limits
  • Continuity
  • Differentiation
• Question Type: Lengthy, calculation-heavy, and involved multi-step problem solving
• Student Feedback: Calculative but fair. Tough to finish on time if you get stuck.

Paper 2 Analysis

• Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate & Lengthy
• Key Topics Covered:
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Vectors
  • 3D Geometry
  • Limits
  • Continuity
  • Differentiation
• Question Type: Complex and time-consuming, with multi-concept application
• Student Feedback: Math Paper 2 was lengthy and time-consuming.

JEE Advanced 2025—Overall Analysis (Paper 1 & Paper 2) 

Here’s a comprehensive overview of how the difficulty levels and syllabus coverage were distributed across JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 and Paper 2

Difficulty Level Distribution

JEE Advanced 2025: Expected Marks vs Rank (Unofficial)

Based on expert analysis and historical data trends, the following table presents an expected marks vs rank comparison for JEE Advanced 2025. While unofficial, this can help students gauge their potential standing until the official results are released.

JEE Advanced 2025: Important Dates 

JEE Advanced 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the official JEE Advanced 2025 Answer Key be released?
A: The official JEE Advanced 2025 Answer Key will be released on 2 June 2025 as per IIT Madras’ schedule.

Q2. Can I challenge the answer key?
A: Yes, candidates will be allowed to challenge provisional keys before the final result declaration.

Q3. How can I access my response sheet?
A: Via the official JEE Advanced website using your login credentials.

Q4. What is a good score in JEE Advanced 2025?
A: A score of 200+ is generally considered competitive, but it varies each year based on paper difficulty.

Q5. When will JEE Advanced 2025 results be declared?
A: The JEE Advanced 2025 results are expected to be announced on 2nd June 2025.