JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper PDF (2019–2026)

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JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper

Every JEE Advanced previous year question paper from 2019 to 2026, Paper 1 and Paper 2, is available below as a solved PDF — along with the updated JEE Advanced 2026 marking scheme.

What Is the JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper Used For?

A JEE Advanced previous year question paper is the actual paper set by the conducting IIT in a past year, used by aspirants to practise the exact question types — single-correct MCQs, multi-correct MCQs, numerical answer type, and list-match sets — that appear only at this second, tougher stage of the exam. Unlike JEE Main, where speed matters most, JEE Advanced previous year papers train precision under partial-marking rules, since a single wrong option in a multi-correct question can cost you marks even with a partially right answer.

Since 2024, the exam has held steady at 51 questions per paper (17 per subject) and 180 marks per paper — but the section-wise marking scheme still shifts slightly each year, so always confirm the current year's rules before you start solving. This page separates every JEE Advanced previous year question paper by year, so you can practise against the format closest to your own attempt first.

JEE Advanced examination pattern consists of two papers - Paper-1 and Paper-2, and the duration of each paper is 3 hours. The JEE Main-qualified candidates must appear for both papers.

The JEE Advanced 1st paper is conducted in the morning shift (9 am to 12 noon), while the 2nd paper is conducted in the afternoon shift (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Each paper consists of 3 subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Math.

It is noticed that generally the questions in Physics and Math are tough, while Chemistry is moderate. The exact number of questions, sections, and marking scheme for each paper are prescribed by the conducting IIT in the official information bulletin released closer to the exam, so candidates should always check that year's brochure for confirmed details. The languages of the examination are English and Hindi.

For chapter-level drilling instead of full papers, use the JEE Advanced chapter-wise PYQ index.

Haven't Cleared JEE Main Yet? Start With the JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper First

If you're still preparing for the qualifying stage, jumping straight to JEE Advanced papers can be discouraging — the difficulty and question style are noticeably different. Build your foundation first with the jee main previous year question paper archive, which covers 2019 to 2026 in the current MCQ-plus-numerical format, before attempting Advanced-level list-match and multi-correct questions here.

Still targeting JEE Main qualification? Explore eSaral's JEE Online & Offline Courses — IIT Bombay faculty-led batches built to take you from JEE Main basics to JEE Advanced readiness.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern: What's Confirmed and What Changes Every Year

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper Structure 

What Stays Constant vs What Varies Every Year

Constant since 2024: 51 questions per paper, 17 questions per subject, 180 marks per paper, 360 marks total — this structure has held for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026).

Varies by year: The exact section-wise negative marking (whether a wrong single-correct answer costs −1 or −2, and how partial marking is awarded on multi-correct questions) has changed almost every cycle. Always cross-check the current year's official information bulletin before assuming last year's scheme carries over.

Why JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper Practice Matters More Here Than in JEE Main

Because marking rules shift year to year, solving a JEE Advanced previous year question paper isn't just about learning content — it's about learning to read that year's specific instructions carefully before you attempt a single question. Many aspirants lose marks not from wrong concepts but from misreading a section's marking rule under time pressure.

For the full breakdown of sections and timing, see the JEE Advanced exam pattern page. 

How to Use JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Paper Sets Effectively

Step 1: Read That Year's Marking Scheme Before You Start

Since partial and negative marking rules vary, spend two minutes reading the instructions on the actual JEE Advanced previous year question paper before attempting it — this habit alone prevents costly section-level mistakes on exam day.

Step 2: Solve Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Separate, Full 3-Hour Sittings

Never combine both papers into one sitting during practice, since the real exam schedules them hours apart. Treat each JEE Advanced exam paper as an independent full-length test.

Step 3: Separate Errors by Question Type, Not Just Topic

A wrong answer on a multi-correct MCQ is a different mistake from a wrong numerical answer. Tag every miss by question type so you know exactly which format is costing you marks.

Step 4: Revisit the Same Paper After Two Weeks

Unlike JEE Main practice, re-attempting the same JEE Advanced previous year question paper after a gap is genuinely useful — it tests whether your reasoning speed on list-match and multi-correct questions has actually improved, not just your memory of the answers.

JEE Advanced vs JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper: Key Differences

If you're unsure which to prioritise this month, solve two jee main previous year question paper sets for every one JEE Advanced set until your JEE Main mocks are consistently above your target percentile — then shift the ratio toward Advanced practice.

JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

Complete year-wise archive of JEE Main previous year question papers from 2019 to 2026, with solved PDFs for every shift and session.

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