If you are serious about clearing the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, practicing Previous Year Questions (PYQs) is non-negotiable. It is the most authentic way to understand the exam pattern, question phrasing, and the actual difficulty level set by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
To make your preparation easier, we have compiled the official, original English medium question papers from the 2021 sessions. You don't need to sign up or pay—just click on the download buttons below to get the official PDFs straight from the NTA database.
1. February Session (Paper 1: B.E. / B.Tech)
The first attempt sets the benchmark for the year. Try to solve these in a strict 3-hour time limit to build your exam temperament.
2. March Session (Paper 1: B.E. / B.Tech)
The March papers give insight into how the difficulty shifted compared to the first attempt.
3. July Session (Paper 1: B.E. / B.Tech)
After a gap due to the pandemic, the July sessions brought fresh patterns. Ideal for evaluating your mid-year prep.
4. August/September Session (Paper 1: B.E. / B.Tech)
The final attempts of 2021 represent the culminating difficulty level for the year.
5. Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning)
If you are applying for Architecture or Planning courses, here are the specific Paper 2 documents for the 2021 timeline.
Tips for Using These PYQs
Do not just look at the solutions immediately. Treat these PDFs like the actual exam. Sit in a quiet room, set a timer for exactly 3 hours, and attempt the paper. After finishing, analyze your mistakes—this is where the real score improvement happens.
Best of luck with your JEE preparations! Make sure to bookmark this page for easy access to the papers later.
