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JEE Main Physics PYQ Chapter-Wise (2002–2025) with Solutions
Every JEE Main Physics question asked by NTA since 2002 — sorted by chapter, year and difficulty, with step-by-step solutions and linked concept notes. If you can solve this bank, you have seen roughly 85% of the question types NTA is likely to reuse in 2026.
Physics is the subject where rank is gained or lost. Our chapter weightage data (from 10 years of NTA papers) shows that 10 chapters drive more than 60% of the Physics section — practice PYQs from those first and your base score moves before you touch theory again.
Physics Chapters with PYQ Coverage & Weightage
Weightage is the 10-year average share of Physics marks (2015–2025). Use it to decide chapter order, not to skip chapters — every question is 4 marks and low-weightage chapters still move your rank.
| Chapter | Weightage (approx) | Typical Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (1D + 2D) | 5% | 1–2 |
| Laws of Motion | 4% | 1 |
| Work, Energy & Power | 4% | 1 |
| Rotational Motion | 6% | 1–2 |
| Gravitation | 3% | 1 |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids | 4% | 1 |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | 7% | 2 |
| Oscillations & Waves | 6% | 1–2 |
| Electrostatics | 6% | 1–2 |
| Current Electricity | 6% | 1–2 |
| Magnetism & Moving Charges | 5% | 1–2 |
| Electromagnetic Induction & AC | 6% | 1–2 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3% | 1 |
| Ray Optics | 5% | 1–2 |
| Wave Optics | 3% | 1 |
| Dual Nature of Matter | 3% | 1 |
| Atoms & Nuclei | 4% | 1 |
| Semiconductors & Electronic Devices | 5% | 1–2 |
| Experimental Skills | 3% | 1 |
How to Practise Physics PYQs Effectively
- 1Cover theory before the PYQ pass. Physics PYQs assume fluency with formulas — skimming a chapter after seeing a PYQ wastes both.
- 2Start untimed. Solve 2010–2019 chapter-wise PYQs without a clock. Focus on approach, diagram drawing and unit discipline.
- 3Re-solve wrong questions within 72 hours. Physics mistakes calcify fast — revisit before the approach fades.
- 4Move to timed chapter tests. 30 questions in 40 minutes trains the “mark and move” palette habit the real CBT rewards.
- 5Stress-test with a subject-wise mock. 25 Physics questions in 60 minutes — the realistic per-question budget on exam day.
Why Physics PYQs Are Non-Negotiable
- Pattern recognition pays double in Physics. NTA recycles problem setups every 3–4 years — students who have seen the template solve the question in 45 seconds, not 3 minutes.
- Calibrated difficulty. Coaching problem sets can overshoot or undershoot NTA's level. PYQs never do.
- Tests NCERT + beyond. Physics PYQs reveal exactly how much beyond-NCERT depth NTA expects (the answer: more than you think, especially Rotational and EM Induction).
- Numerical discipline. From 2020 onward, numerical questions carry no negative marks in the latest pattern — PYQs train the quick-estimation habit that wins these marks.
Chapter Deep-Dives
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Frequently asked questions
What JEE Main Physics PYQs are on exam.fit?
Chapter-wise JEE Main Physics questions spanning 2002–2025 — each tagged with chapter, sub-topic, difficulty, session (Jan/April) and concept. You can filter down to a single shift, like Physics 2024 January shift 2.
Which Physics chapters have the highest JEE Main weightage?
Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory (~7%), Rotational Motion (~6%), Oscillations & Waves (~6%), Electrostatics (~6%), Current Electricity (~6%), Electromagnetic Induction & AC (~6%) and Semiconductors (~5%) together carry more than 40% of the Physics section.
Are Physics PYQs enough to score 75+ in JEE Main?
PYQs cover roughly 60–65% of the Physics question styles NTA uses. To score 75+, pair PYQs with 20+ subject-wise timed mocks and 10+ full-length simulations to build the speed and endurance PYQ-only practice can't provide.
How many Physics PYQs should I solve per chapter?
For a high-weightage chapter (6% or more), aim for 60–80 PYQs across 2010–2025. For mid-weightage (3–5%), 30–50 is enough. Low-weightage (under 3%), 15–20 is sufficient. Always retry wrong attempts within a week.
Do Physics PYQs come with step-by-step solutions?
Every question has a written, step-by-step solution with KaTeX-rendered math, linked concept notes and — for numerical questions — the dimensional analysis shortcut where applicable.
Should I attempt Physics PYQs chapter-wise or year-wise?
Chapter-wise first — you build mastery one topic at a time. In the final 6 weeks before the exam, switch to year-wise Physics subsets to simulate how NTA mixes chapters within one session.
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