JEE Advanced 2018 Paper Analysis – The entrance exam was conducted successfully on May 20th, 2018 and many had similar things to say about the question paper. One common statement was that the papers were difficult compared to last year. Mathematics and Physics were moderately easy while Chemistry seemed to be difficult for many.
In addition to this, some of our subject experts have also reviewed and provided an in-depth analysis of the JEE Advanced 2018 Question papers. Let us understand what was the nature of the question paper, its difficulty level, and other details.
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JEE Advanced 2018 Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | IIT Kanpur |
| Exam Date | 20th May, 2018 |
| 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 Marks | 360 (180+180) |
| Question Type | MCQs, Numerical Problems, Comprehension, list match sets |
JEE Advanced 2018 Marking Scheme
| Paper I and Paper II | ||||
| Sections | Question Pattern | Marking Scheme | No. of Q. | Total Marks |
| 1 | Multiple Answers Correct Type | +4 for correct, +1 for Partial correct, -2 for wrong | 6 | 24 |
| 2 | Numerical Answer Type | +3 for Correct, No Negative Marking | 8 | 24 |
| 3 | Comprehension / Column matching | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong | 4 | 12 |
JEE Advanced 2018: Distribution of Questions
| Subject | Class 11 | Class 12 | Total | |||
| No of Questions | Total Marks | No of Questions | Total Marks | No of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Chemistry | 7 | 23 | 29 | 97 | 36 | 120 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 49 | 21 | 71 | 36 | 120 |
| Physics | 22 | 73 | 14 | 47 | 36 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 44 | 145 | 64 | 215 | 108 | 360 |
JEE Advanced 2018 Overall Difficulty Analysis
| Subject | Easy | Moderate | Tough | |||
| No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Physics | 13 | 44 | 13 | 43 | 10 | 33 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 16 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 60 |
| Maths | 13 | 40 | 11 | 36 | 12 | 44 |
| Grand Total | 31 | 100 | 37 | 123 | 40 | 137 |
JEE Advanced 2018 Question Paper 1
The overall difficulty of JEE Advanced 2018 Question paper 1 was moderate. Surprisingly, Maths section was easy while Chemistry consisted of difficult questions. The Physics section was on the moderate side.
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JEE Advanced 2018 Question Paper 2
Many candidates were of the opinion that paper 2 was more difficult compared to paper 1. Here the Maths section was a little tricky, Physics was lengthy but easier while Chemistry again was the most difficult.
Well, will look at the subject wise question below.
JEE Advanced 2018 Question Paper Subject Wise Analysis
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis: Physics
- The Physics section in both paper 1 and paper 2 was on a moderate level.
- The Physics questions were mostly analytical and application-based.
- There were fewer calculation based questions.
- Physics was comparatively easier than Chemistry and Maths.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Physics | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Electrodynamics | 8 | 22.50% |
| Capacitance | 1 | 2.50% |
| Electromagnetic Field | 2 | 5.83% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 1 | 3.33% |
| Electrostatics | 3 | 8.33% |
| Current Electricity | 1 | 2.50% |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 4 | 10.83% |
| Heat Transfer | 1 | 2.50% |
| KTG & Thermodynamics | 3 | 8.33% |
| Mechanics | 15 | 41.67% |
| Error in Measurement | 3 | 7.50% |
| Gravitation | 1 | 2.50% |
| Rigid Body Dynamics | 3 | 8.33% |
| Surface Tension | 1 | 3.33% |
| Work, Power & Energy | 1 | 3.33% |
| Elasticity & Viscosity | 2 | 5.83% |
| Unit & Dimension | 2 | 5.00% |
| Circular Motion | 1 | 3.33% |
| Mathematical Tool | 1 | 2.50% |
| Modern Physics | 3 | 8.33% |
| Nuclear Physics | 1 | 3.33% |
| Photoelectric Effect | 1 | 2.50% |
| Bohr Atomic Model | 1 | 2.50% |
| Optics | 2 | 5.83% |
| Geometrical Optics & Physical Optics | 2 | 5.83% |
| SHM & Waves | 3 | 8.33% |
| Sound Waves | 2 | 5.83% |
| SHM | 1 | 2.50% |
| Mathematical Tools | 1 | 2.50% |
| Projectile Motion | 1 | 2.50% |
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis: Chemistry
- Chemistry section surprisingly was on the difficult side.
- In terms of weightage, Physical and Organic Chemistry were given more importance in comparison to Inorganic Chemistry.
- Some questions were asked outside of the NCERT books or syllabus.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Chemistry | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Inorganic Chemistry-I | 3 | 9.17% |
| Chemical Bonding | 1 | 2.50% |
| p-block | 2 | 6.67% |
| Inorganic Chemistry-II | 7 | 20.00% |
| Coordination Compounds | 5 | 14.17% |
| Qualitative Analysis | 1 | 3.33% |
| Metallurgy | 1 | 2.50% |
| Organic Chemistry-II | 12 | 33.33% |
| Aromatic Compounds | 3 | 9.17% |
| Carbonyl compounds | 1 | 2.50% |
| Organic Reaction Mechanism 4 | 2 | 5.00% |
| Stereoisomerism | 1 | 2.50% |
| Organic Reaction Mechanism 3 | 1 | 3.33% |
| Biomolecules | 1 | 3.33% |
| Carboxylic Acid and their Derivatives | 3 | 7.50% |
| Physical Chemistry-I | 7 | 19.17% |
| Gaseous State | 1 | 2.50% |
| Ionic Equilibrium | 2 | 5.00% |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 9.17% |
| Equivalent Concept | 1 | 2.50% |
| Physical Chemistry-II | 7 | 18.33% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 2 | 5.83% |
| Electrochemistry | 2 | 5.00% |
| Solid State | 1 | 2.50% |
| Solution & Colligative Properties | 2 | 5.00% |
JEE Advanced Paper Analysis: Maths
- The Mathematics questions in paper 1 and paper 2 were on a moderate level.
- However, some questions were new and challenging as well as lengthy.
- There were few conceptual questions as well.
- Comparatively this section was easier with regards to Physics and Chemistry.
| Topic-wise Question Breakup in Maths | ||
| Topics | No of Questions | Weightage of Marks |
| Algebra | 1 | 2.50% |
| Binomial Theorem | 1 | 2.50% |
| Complex Numbers | 2 | 6.67% |
| Complex Numbers | 2 | 6.67% |
| Coordinate Geometry | 5 | 14.17% |
| Circle | 3 | 8.33% |
| Hyperbola | 1 | 2.50% |
| Ellipse | 1 | 3.33% |
| Differential Calculus | 5 | 14.17% |
| Functions | 2 | 5.00% |
| Limit, Continuity & Differentiability | 1 | 2.50% |
| Application of Derivatives | 1 | 3.33% |
| Methods of Differentiation | 1 | 3.33% |
| Integral Calculus | 8 | 22.50% |
| Definite integration | 3 | 7.50% |
| Differential equation | 5 | 15.00% |
| Matrix & Determinants | 2 | 5.83% |
| Matrices & Determinants | 2 | 5.83% |
| Permutation & Combination | 2 | 5.00% |
| Probability | 2 | 5.00% |
| Probability | 2 | 5.00% |
| Sequence & Series | 1 | 2.50% |
| Sequence & Series | 1 | 2.50% |
| Trigonometry | 3 | 8.33% |
| Solution of Triangle | 1 | 3.33% |
| Inverse Trigonometric function | 1 | 2.50% |
| Trigonometric Ratio & identities | 1 | 2.50% |
| Vector and 3D | 4 | 10.83% |
| Vector | 4 | 10.83% |
| Fundamentals of Mathematics | 1 | 2.50% |
JEE Advanced 2018 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Percentage of Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks |
| Common rank list (CRL) | 10 | 25 |
| OBC-NCL rank list | 9 | 22.5 |
| SC rank list | 5 | 12.5 |
| ST | 5 | 12.5 |
| Common-PwD rank list (CRL) | 5 | 12.5 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD rank list | 5 | 12.5 |
| SC-PwD rank list | 5 | 12.5 |
| ST-PwD rank list | 5 | 12.5 |
| Preparatory course rank lists | 2.5 | 6.25 |
JEE Advanced Question Paper Year Wise Analysis
Check the year-wise analysis of JEE Advanced question paper from the links given below.
IIT JEE Paper Analysis
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| IIT JEE 2011 Paper Analysis |
| IIT JEE 2010 Paper Analysis |
JEE Advanced 2018 Paper Analysis – Topic Wise
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