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In JEE Main Physics, Optics is a very important topic, carrying a weightage of around 10-12%, with 2-3 questions asked each year. Most of the questions are conceptual and formula based which focuses on Ray Optics and Wave Optics.
High scoring topics under optics include Snell’s Law, Lens Maker’s Formula, Young’s Double-Slit Experiment, and Diffraction.
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Below are previous year questions with solutions of Optics
Question.1
- 0.04
- 0.40
- 0.1
- 0.01
Question.2
- Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- (A) is false but (R) is true.
- Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- (A) is true but (R) is false.
Question.3
- 94.8 nm
- 275 nm
- 137.5 nm
- 68.7 nm
Question.4
- Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
- (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Question.5
[JEE Main 2025]
Question.6
Question.7
- 5R
- 3R
- 2R
- 1.5R
Question.8
- 50°
- 60°
- 58°
- 48°
Question.9
Question.10
- Linear graph
- Inverse graph
- Parabolic graph
- Hyperbolic graph
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 | All 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 |
| JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
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 |
| JEE Main 2024 April 4 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 5 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 6 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 8 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
| JEE Main 2024 April 9 Shift 2 Physics Question Paper | Download | Check Solutions |
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper
JEE Main 2023 Physics Question Paper Session 2
| Exam Date | JEE Main Physics Question Paper 2023 |
|---|---|
| 6 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 6 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 8 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 8 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 10 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 10 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 11 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 11 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 12 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 13 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 13 April Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 15 April Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
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 |
| 24 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 25 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 25 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 29 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 29 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 30 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 30 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 31 January Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 31 January Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 1 February Shift 1 Question Paper | Check Here |
| 1 February Shift 2 Question Paper | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 2
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2022 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF- Phase 1
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| June 29 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 29 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 28 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| June 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution PDF
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 4- August)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| August 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 27 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 31 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 1 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session3- July)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| July 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| July 27 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| August 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 2- March)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| March 16 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 16 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 17 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| March 18 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2021 Physics Question Paper with Solution (Session 1 - February)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| February 24 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 24 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 25 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| February 26 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 2 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 3 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 4 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| September 6 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
JEE Main 2020 Physics Question Paper with Solutions (Session 1- January)- Download PDF
| Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | JEE Main Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 8 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| January 9 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
Important Topics Related to Optics:
Lens Formula and Magnification: Power of a Lens & Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Is optics important for JEE Mains?
Yes, Optics is a significant portion of JEE Main with 10-12% in the Physics paper and 2-3 questions every year. It includes Ray Optics and Wave Optics and is a scoring subject that covers Lenses, Mirrors, YDSE, and Diffraction.
What rank is 99.5 in JEE Mains?
With a 99.5 percentile in JEE Main, you are at the top 0.5%. On the basis of trends observed in previous years, it is roughly equal to an AIR ranging between 6,000 and 7,500, depending upon the number of candidates.
Top Ranks in JEE Main
| Percentile | Estimated Rank (AIR) |
|---|---|
| 99.9+ | 1,000 - 1,500 |
| 99.8 | 2,000 - 3,500 |
| 99.5 | 6,000 - 7,500 |
| 99 | 9,000 - 11,000 |
Which is the hardest topic in JEE Mains?
There are some JEE Main Physics topics that are considered tougher due to their lengthy problem-solving nature and conceptual toughness.
The Hardest Topics are:
| Topic | Reason of Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetism | It Incorporates EMI, AC Circuits, and Maxwell's Equations, all of which require high mathematical competence. |
| Modern Physics | Concepts such as Photoelectric Effect and Atomic Structure demand high-level theoretical knowledge. |
| Rotational Motion | It involves Torque, Moment of Inertia, and Angular Momentum, making computation more complex. |
Is 120 a bad score in JEE Mains?
According to Percentile,Ranks and College cut-offs, the score of 120 in JEE main is not bad as it is an average score.
Score of 120 in JEE Main
| Factor | Details |
| Percentile | 85-90 percentile (varies by session) |
| Rank | 1.2 – 1.8 lakh (approximate) |
| NITs & IIITs | Hard to obtain topmost branches, but can get admission in lower branches & home-state quota |
| State Colleges | Improved government and private state engineering college opportunities |
| Private Institutes | Eligible for VIT, SRM, Manipal, and similar colleges |
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