JEE Advanced 2014 paper analysis is shown here that further describes the complete nature of the question paper, including how difficult or easy the paper was, the marking scheme followed and even the JEE Advanced cut-off for the year. Students and JEE aspirants can go through the paper analysis, prepare an effective strategy, and develop the problem-solving skills required for the IIT JEE entrance exam.
A detailed analysis of JEE Advanced 2014 question paper can be viewed below.
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JEE Advanced 2014 Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | IIT Kharagpur |
| Exam Date | 25th May, 2014 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Online Test |
| Exam Paper and Duration | 2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) of 3 hours each |
| Subjects or Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
| Total Questions | Total 60 questions per paper |
| Total Marks | 360 Marks / 180 marks per paper |
| Question Types | MCQs, Numerical Problems, Comprehension, Match the Column |
JEE Advanced 2014 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme that was followed in the JEE Advanced 2014 Paper IÂ was in the following pattern for each subject:
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Paper I |
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| Sections | Question Pattern | Marking Scheme | No. of Q. | Total Marks |
| 1 | One or More than One Correct Answer Type MCQs | +3 for correct, No Negative Marking | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Single Digit Integer | +3 for Correct, No Negative Marking | 10 | 30 |
The marking scheme for Paper II was as follows for each subject:
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Paper-II |
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| Sections | Question Pattern | Marking Scheme | No. of Q. | Total Marks |
| 1 | Single Correct Answer Type MCQ | +3 for correct, -1 for the wrong answer | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Comprehension Type MCQ | +3 for Correct, -1 for the wrong answer | 6 | 18 |
| 3 | Match the Column |  +3 for correct, –1 for the wrong answer | 4 | 12 |
JEE Advanced 2014: Distribution of Questions
The questions in both Paper I and Paper II were distributed in the following manner:
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Subject |
Class 11 | Class 12 | Total | |||
| No of Questions | Total Marks | No of Questions | Total Marks | No of Questions |
Total Marks |
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| Chemistry | 12 | 36 | 28 | 84 | 40 | 120 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 51 | 23 | 69 | 40 | 120 |
| Physics | 22 | 66 | 18 | 54 | 40 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 51 | 153 | 69 | 207 | 120 | 360 |
JEE Advanced 2014: Expert’s Viewpoint
The two papers were set in the following manner:
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Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
| Physics | Physics Paper was lengthy and had more calculation based questions, but overall it was an average paper. |
| Chemistry | This section was slightly difficult or above average. Questions asked from Organic Chemistry were more complex than Physical & Inorganic portions. |
| Maths | The questions were moderate to difficult, and a few were lengthy too. |
| Overall | Almost all questions required comprehensive thinking/working and analytical reasoning for solutions. Overall the papers were moderately difficult. |
JEE Advanced 2014 Overall Difficulty Analysis
| Subject | Easy | Moderate | Tough | |||
| No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Physics | 16 | 48 | 15 | 45 | 9 | 27 |
| Chemistry | 11 | 33 | 10 | 30 | 19 | 57 |
| Maths | 13 | 39 | 15 | 45 | 12 | 36 |
| Grand Total | 40 | 120 | 40 | 120 | 40 | 120 |
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JEE Advanced 2014 Paper Analysis: Chemistry
- The chemistry section was on the difficult side.
- Questions were tricky and involved argumentative logic in answering a few of them.
- 25% of the questions were from Physical Chemistry and could be considered as ‘simple and textual.
- Organic Chemistry had time-consuming questions.
- Questions from the Inorganic part were of the logical argumentative type.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Chemistry | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Inorganic Chemistry-I | 9 | 22.50% |
| Chemical Bonding | 4 | 10.00% |
| p-block | 5 | 12.50% |
| Inorganic Chemistry-II | 6 | 15.00% |
| Coordination Compounds | 1 | 2.50% |
| d-block & f-block Elements | 3 | 7.50% |
| Metallurgy | 1 | 2.50% |
| Qualitative Analysis | 1 | 2.50% |
| Organic Chemistry-1 | 2 | 5.00% |
| Hydrocarbon | 2 | 5.00% |
| Organic Chemistry-II | 12 | 30.00% |
| Alkyl Halide, Alcohol & Ether (Reaction Mechanism) | 3 | 7.50% |
| Aromatic Compounds | 2 | 5.00% |
| Biomolecules | 1 | 2.50% |
| Carbonyl compounds | 1 | 2.50% |
| Carboxylic Acid and their Derivatives | 1 | 2.50% |
| Grignard Reagent, Reduction, Oxidation & Hydrolysis | 2 | 5.00% |
| IUPAC & Isomerism | 1 | 2.50% |
| Stereoisomerism | 1 | 2.50% |
| Physical Chemistry-I | 8 | 20.00% |
| Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry | 1 | 2.50% |
| Gaseous State | 2 | 5.00% |
| Introduction to Chemistry | 1 | 2.50% |
| Mole Concept | 2 | 5.00% |
| Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry | 2 | 5.00% |
| Physical Chemistry-II | 3 | 7.50% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 2.50% |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 2.50% |
| Solution & Colligative Properties | 1 | 2.50% |
JEE Advanced 2014 Paper Analysis: Physics
- The physics section was on a moderate level.
- However, some of the questions were quite lengthy and consisted of both concepts as well as calculation based questions.
- Some of the important chapters included Electricity & Magnetism, Heat & thermodynamics, Mechanics, General Physics, and Optics.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Physics | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Electrodynamics | 11 | 27.50% |
| Capacitance | 2 | 5.00% |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 7.50% |
| Electromagnetic Field | 3 | 7.50% |
| Electrostatics | 3 | 7.50% |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 5 | 12.50% |
| Calorimetry & Thermal Expansion | 1 | 2.50% |
| KTG & Thermodynamics | 4 | 10.00% |
| Mechanics | 16 | 40.00% |
| Centre of Mass | 1 | 2.50% |
| Circular Motion | 1 | 2.50% |
| Elasticity & Viscosity | 1 | 2.50% |
| Fluid Mechanics & Properties of Matter | 3 | 7.50% |
| Friction | 2 | 5.00% |
| Gravitation | 1 | 2.50% |
| Projectile Motion | 1 | 2.50% |
| Relative Motion | 1 | 2.50% |
| Rigid Body Dynamics | 2 | 5.00% |
| Surface Tension | 1 | 2.50% |
| Unit & Dimension | 1 | 2.50% |
| Work, Power & Energy | 1 | 2.50% |
| Modern Physics | 2 | 5.00% |
| Optics | 4 | 10.00% |
| Geometrical Optics & Physical Optics | 3 | 7.50% |
| Wave Optics | 1 | 2.50% |
| SHM & Waves | 2 | 5.00% |
| Sound Waves | 1 | 2.50% |
| String Wave | 1 | 2.50% |
JEE Advanced 2014 Paper Analysis: Maths
- Mathematics was a moderately difficult section.
- There were direct questions, some of which involved logical thinking, visual interpretation through graphs and critical reasoning.
- Some of the important topics included Differential Calculus and Algebra, Vector Algebra, 3-D, Coordinate Geometry and Integral Calculus.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Maths | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Algebra | 3 | 7.50% |
| Vector | 3 | 7.50% |
| Binomial Theorem | 1 | 2.50% |
| Complex Numbers | 1 | 2.50% |
| Coordinate Geometry | 5 | 12.50% |
| Circle | 1 | 2.50% |
| Parabola | 3 | 7.50% |
| Straight line | 1 | 2.50% |
| Coordinate Geometry (3-D) | 1 | 2.50% |
| Differential Calculus | 7 | 17.50% |
| Application of Derivatives | 2 | 5.00% |
| Continuity & Derivability | 2 | 5.00% |
| Functions | 1 | 2.50% |
| Limit, Continuity & Differentiability | 2 | 5.00% |
| Integral Calculus | 9 | 22.50% |
| Definite integration | 8 | 20.00% |
| Differential Equation | 1 | 2.50% |
| Matrix & Determinants | 2 | 5.00% |
| Permutation & Combination | 3 | 7.50% |
| Probability | 3 | 7.50% |
| Quadratic Equation | 1 | 2.50% |
| Sequence & Series | 1 | 2.50% |
| Trigonometry | 3 | 7.50% |
| Inverse Trigonometric function | 1 | 2.50% |
| Solution of Triangle | 1 | 2.50% |
| Trigonometric equation | 1 | 2.50% |
JEE Advanced 2014 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Last Rank |
| CML | 152 | 999 |
| OBC (NCL) | 117 | 5369 |
| SC | 74 | 3045 |
| ST | 63 | 1255 |
| PwD | 63 | 243 |
| Preparatory | 53 | 101 |
| CML | 152 | 999 |
| OBC (NCL) | 117 | 5369 |
JEE Advanced Question Paper Year Wise Analysis
For a better understanding of the JEE Advanced question paper, year-wise analysis for both paper 1 and paper 2 is provided below.
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