In JEE Main Physics, Solids & Fluids is a moderately important topic, which carries a weightage of around 4-6%, with 2-3 questions asked each year that focuses on formula-based applications and some real life problem solving questions.
High-weightage concepts under this topic are elastic moduli, Poiseuille’s law, capillarity, Surface Tension, Viscosity and fluid mechanics.
- Fluid mechanics questions mostly involve Bernoulli’s equation and continuity equation applications.
- Young's modulus and Hooke's law are usually highlighted in solid mechanics.
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Below are previous year questions with solutions of Solids & Fluids

Question.1
Question.2
Question.3
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Question.4
- (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
Question.5
Question.6
Question.7
Question.8
- 3 times
- 3/2 times
- 4 times
- 2 times
Question.9
- Radius of curvature of concave surface
- Specific rotation of liquids
- Thickness of thin plates
- Radius of curvature of convex surface
Question.10
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.
| 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 | Any 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 Solids & Fluids:
Mechanical Properties of Fluids MCQ
Stress Formula: Definition, Types & Solved Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fluids important for JEE?
Yes, Fluids do carry some importance in JEE Main with 1-2 questions annually. It contains formula-based and concept-type direct questions, mostly with reference to the practical application aspect of fluid flow and pressure dynamics.
A clear knowledge of this chapter can help in achieving more marks with less effort.
Which is the hardest chapter in JEE Mains?
There are few chapters of JEE Main Physics that are harder than others because they contain challenging topics, lengthy problems, and problematic problem-solving.
Topics such as Rotational Motion, Electromagnetic Induction, and Optics are tough because one has to be very well understanding for the same.
Toughest Chapters in JEE Main Physics
| Chapter | Reason Of Difficulty | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Rotational Motion | Involves more than one force, torque, and inertia | 7-9% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Flux changes, Lenz's Law, and calculus-based | 4-5% |
| Waves & Oscillations | SHM concepts, resonance, and wave properties | 6-7% |
| Current Electricity | Complex circuit solving using Kirchhoff's rules | 6-8% |
| Optics (Wave & Ray) | Needs careful ray-tracing and wave concepts | 7-8% |
What rank is 99.5 in JEE Mains?
Having a 99.5 percentile in JEE Main means you're in the top 0.5%. Based on past year trends, it is equivalent to an AIR of between 6,000 and 7,500, depending on the number of test-takers.
| 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 |
Is solid state in the JEE Mains syllabus?
Yes, Solid State is part of JEE Main's Class 12 Physical Chemistry syllabus of JEE Main. It is a low to moderate weightage topic with 1-2 questions every year, mostly related to crystal lattices, unit cells, and defects.
It's a scoring topic with easy formula-based questions.



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