Current Electricity JEE Mains Previous Year Questions with Solutions and weightage

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Current Electricity is an important topic in JEE Main Physics, which carries a weightage of 8-10%, with 3-4 questions asked every year.

On an average, this chapter is worth 10-12 marks which includes most asked topics like Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Rules, Series and Parallel Circuits, Meter Bridge, and Potentiometer.

The majority of the questions are numerical and formula-based, focusing on circuit analysis and electrical concepts.

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Below are previous year questions with solutions of Current Electricity

JEE Main Current Electricity

Question.1

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Question.2

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is false
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
  4. (A) is false but (R) is true

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Question.3

  1. AND gate
  2. OR gate
  3. NAND gate
  4. NOT gate

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Question.4

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Question.5

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Question.6

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Question.7

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Question.8

[JEE Main 2024]

  1. 8.75 V
  2. 9.00 V
  3. 8.50 V
  4. 14.00 V

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Question.9

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Question.10

  1. 0.2Ω
  2. 0.4Ω
  3. 0.1Ω
  4. 0.3Ω

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JEE Main Physics Paper Pattern 2025

JEE Main 2025 B.E/B.Tech paper will have a total of 90 questions out of which 25 questions will be asked from the physics section.

This year, Physics will be divided into 2 sections, Section A will have 20 MCQs. Section B will have 5 Numerical value answer based questions, out of which candidates have to attempt 5.

Section Number of Questions Attempt Requirement Marks per Question Negative Marking
Section A (MCQs) 20 All 25 4 -1 for each incorrect answer
Section B (Numerical) 5 5 4 No negative marking
Total 25

Total of 100 marks

JEE Main Physics Chapter-Wise Weightage

Physics in JEE Main is divided between Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus, with each having almost 50% weightage. Questions are a combination of theory, conceptual thinking, and numerical.

Though Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Modern Physics are high-scoring subjects, Oscillations & Waves and Optics also have regular presence.

Below is the chapter-wise weightage for JEE Main Physics:

Unit Chapter Weightage (%) Questions per Year
Mechanics Laws of Motion 6-7% 2-3
Work, Power & Energy 4-5% 1-2
Rotational Motion 7-9% 2-3
Gravitation 3-4% 1
Electrodynamics Current Electricity 6-8% 2-3
Electrostatics 7-9% 2-3
Magnetism & Moving Charges 6-7% 2
Modern Physics Dual Nature of Matter 5-6% 1-2
Atoms & Nuclei 4-5% 1-2
Oscillations & Waves Simple Harmonic Motion 3-4% 1
Sound Waves 3-4% 1
Optics Ray Optics 5-6% 1-2
Wave Optics 3-4% 1
Thermodynamics Thermodynamics 7-8% 2-3
Fluids & Properties of Matter Fluids & Viscosity 4-6% 1-2
Electromagnetic Induction & AC EMI & Alternating Current 4-5% 1-2

JEE Main Last 5 Year Physic Papers Pdf

Below are the last 5 year Question Paper along with their solutions candidates can check the same for their reference.

JEE Main 2024 Physics Question Paper

JEE Main 2024 Physics Question Paper Session 1

Exam Date Question Paper Solution PDF
JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper Download Check Solutions
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JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper Download Check Solutions
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JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper Download Check Solutions
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JEE Main 2024 Physics Question Paper Session 2

Exam Date and Shift Question Paper Solution PDF
JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper Download Check Solutions
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JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper

JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper Session 2

Exam Date JEE Main Physics Question Paper 2023
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JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper Session 1

Exam Date and Shift JEE Main Physics Question Paper 2023
24 January Shift 1 Question Paper Check Here
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JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF

JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 2

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JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 1

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JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF

JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 4- August)- Download PDF

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JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session3- July)- Download PDF

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JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 2- March)- Download PDF

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JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 1 - February)- Download PDF

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JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions- Download PDF

JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions (Session 2- September)- Download PDF

Exam Date Shift/ Slot JEE Main Question Paper PDF
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JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions (Session 1- January)- Download PDF

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Important Topics Related to Current Electricity:

Ohm's Law and Its Limitations: Explanation & Applications

Current Electricity Important Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is current electricity important for JEE Mains?

Yes, Current Electricity is significant for JEE Main, with 8-10% weightage and 3-4 questions every year. It's a high-scoring, numerical topic of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Rules, and Circuits.

What is the weightage of current electricity in JEE Mains?

  • Weightage of current electricity: 8-10% in JEE Main
  • Questions asked per year: 3-4
  • Marks contribution in JEE Main Physics: 10-12 marks

Which is the hardest topic in JEE Mains?

JEE Main consists of certain topics that are found to be more hard for students because of difficult concepts, long calculations, and good problem-solving.

Some of the most difficult among them are Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, and Rotation Motion because they need proper understanding and good application skills.

Topic Reason for Difficulty Weightage
Electromagnetism It includes formulas, tricky vector concepts, and calculations 12-14%
Modern Physics Difficult concepts like quantum mechanics and relativity 8-10%
Rotation Motion Involves torque, inertia, and complex motion problems 6-8%
Thermodynamics Requires both Physics and Chemistry concepts, heavy calculations 8-10%
Waves & Oscillations Hard to visualize, includes SHM and wave motion concepts 6-8%

Is scoring 150 in JEE Mains easy?

Scoring 150+ in JEE Main is possible through proper strategy. It needs 38-42 correct answers depending on accuracy.

Proper preparation and time management can help one in achieving the score of 150.

Strategy Benefit
Pay Attention to High-Weightage Topics More markings are covered with less work.
Proper NCERT Preparation NCERT provides both inorganic and organic questions directly
Solve Previous Year Papers & Mocks Increases speed, accuracy, and question familiarity.
Time Management & Accuracy maximizes efforts and stays away from negative marking
Regular Practice and Editing strengthens ideas and increases self-assurance

Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

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Women800
sc500
pwd500
Others900

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