JEE Advanced 2025 Paper Analysis: Chemistry Easiest, Maths Most Challenging, Say Experts
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JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper Analysis: The exam was rated moderate to difficult, with Chemistry easiest and Mathematics the toughest, say experts.
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Analysis: The JEE Advanced 2025, conducted on May 18, was rated moderate to difficult by both students and academic experts. The exam, which is the gateway to admissions in India's prestigious IITs, was structured to test conceptual depth, time management, and analytical thinking across all three subjects — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
According to Ajay Sharma, National Academic Director – Engineering, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the exam was well-balanced, with Chemistry emerging as the easiest, followed by Physics, while Mathematics proved to be the most challenging, especially due to its calculation-heavy and time-consuming nature.
Nitin Vijay, Founder and CEO of Motion Education, termed the overall paper as 'moderate to difficult," reflecting the sentiment of many students post-exam. 'Mathematics was undoubtedly the toughest section," he said. 'It included lengthy, conceptual, and demanding questions that required deep understanding and precise thinking. Physics was of moderate to challenging difficulty, while Chemistry was relatively easier, allowing students to conserve time."
'Paper 2 was tougher than Paper 1, primarily due to eight numerical value-type questions without options and the absence of paragraph-type questions, which were a feature in previous years," he added.
Mathematics
Almost unanimously rated as the most difficult section, Mathematics featured lengthy and conceptually demanding questions, especially in Paper 2. The absence of options in numerical value-type questions further raised the bar. Time pressure was a significant factor, making the section not just challenging, but also stressful for many aspirants.
Physics
Physics was perceived as moderate to tough, depending on the paper. While Paper 1 included more manageable numerical and conceptual questions, Paper 2 had lengthier problems, demanding clarity of concepts and strong calculation skills.
Chemistry
As per both student responses and expert opinions, Chemistry was the most student-friendly section. Questions were mostly direct and conceptual, with a balanced distribution among Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry. This allowed students to attempt this section relatively quickly, buying them time for the more challenging ones.
JEE Advanced 2025 Overall Difficulty Ranking
Based on feedback from students and coaching experts, the subjects in JEE Advanced 2025 can be ranked in order of increasing difficulty as follows:
Chemistry < Physics < Mathematics
The exam tested not only the academic knowledge of aspirants but also their speed, accuracy, and presence of mind—particularly in Paper 2, which was significantly more demanding compared to Paper 1.
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