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JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1

Browse the complete Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics question set from the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire paper as a PDF.

This paper has 48 questions in total - 0 easy (0%), 24 moderate (50%) and 24 tough (50%). That's a tougher-than-usual mix for this exam, so budget extra time for it. By subject: Mathematics 0% easy, 44% moderate, 56% tough; Physics 0% easy, 44% moderate, 56% tough; Chemistry 0% easy, 63% moderate, 38% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 11 chapters, with Hydrocarbons (3), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (2), and Coordination Compounds (2) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 12 chapters, with Matrices (3), Application of Derivatives (2), and Continuity and Differentiability (2) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 13 chapters, with Rotational Motion (3), Thermodynamics (2), and Alternating Current (1) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1An ideal gas ( mol), initially at bar pressure, is compressed at a constant temperature of K in two steps: first, against a constant externa2026 (Paper 1)First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  2. 2For a reversible reaction , at constant temperature, both the forward and the backward reactions are first order elementary reactions with r2026 (Paper 1)Parallel and Sequencial rate laws
  3. 3The correct order of dipole moments for the given species is2026 (Paper 1)Dipole moment
  4. 4Considering reduces an ester group to the corresponding alcohol and does not reduce a carboxylic acid group, the correct statement about the2026 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Alcohols
  5. 5The 2s and the 2p orbital energies of hydrogen atom are and , respectively. The 2s and the 2p orbital energies of lithium atom are and , res2026 (Paper 1)Bohr's model
  6. 6Correct statement(s) about the compounds , and is(are)2026 (Paper 1)Halogens and Its Compounds
  7. 7Reaction of with oxygen ( ) gas results in the formation of an ionic compound, . Correct statement(s) is(are)2026 (Paper 1)Terminology of coordination compounds
  8. 8In the following reaction sequence, , , and are the major products. The correct statement(s) about , , and is(are)2026 (Paper 1)Reactions of aromatic compounds
  9. 9Two cylinders, both fitted with frictionless pistons, are filled with mixtures of He and Ar gases. In the first cylinder, the masses of He a2026 (Paper 1)Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  10. 10The total number of all possible isomers for the square planar complex with formula is ____. ( = metal ion and gly = )2026 (Paper 1)Isomerism of coordination compounds
  11. 11The sum of total number of carbonyl groups ( ) present in the major products and in the following reactions is ____.2026 (Paper 1)Reactions Involving Acid Group
  12. 12Treatment of buta-1,3-diyne with ( equivalents), followed by reaction with excess of - gives as the major product. The maximum number of car2026 (Paper 1)Reactions of alkynes
  13. 13List-I contains various physical/chemical processes, and List-II contains combinations of changes in enthalpy ( ) and entropy ( ). Match eac2026 (Paper 1)Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  14. 14Consider the following species: , , , , , , , List-I contains different molecular shapes and List-II contains total number of species with t2026 (Paper 1)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  15. 15The List-II contains products obtained from the reaction of compounds in List-I with /Zn- followed by cyclization (via more stable enolate) 2026 (Paper 1)Reactions of alkenes
  16. 16Match the major products obtained in the reactions given in List-I with the corresponding structures in List-II and choose the correct optio2026 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Amines

Mathematics

  1. 1Consider the function given by . Then which one of the following statements is TRUE?2026 (Paper 1)Maxima Minima
  2. 2Let be the point on the parabola such that the slope of the tangent to the parabola at the point is . Let be the point in the first quadrant2026 (Paper 1)Tangent Normal
  3. 3Which one of the following matrices can be obtained by performing elementary row transformations on the identity matrix?2026 (Paper 1)Inverse of a Matrix
  4. 4Considering only the principal values of the inverse trigonometric functions, the value of is2026 (Paper 1)Principal Value and Basics
  5. 5Suppose that Box I contains red balls and green balls, and Box II contains red balls and green balls. All the balls of Box I and Box II are 2026 (Paper 1)Conditional Probability and Multiplication Theorem
  6. 6Let be the plane such that it contains the straight line and is perpendicular to the plane . Let be the plane which passes through the point2026 (Paper 1)Plane in Space
  7. 7Let denote the set of all real numbers. Let be an arbitrary function and let be the function defined by , for all . Then which of the follow2026 (Paper 1)Continuity
  8. 8Consider the matrix . Let and be integers such that and . Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?2026 (Paper 1)Product of Matrices
  9. 9Let . Consider the set is an equivalence relation on the set such that has exactly elements . Then the number of elements in is ____________2026 (Paper 1)Questions on number of relations and sets
  10. 10Consider the function defined by , where is the greatest integer less than or equal to . Let be the total number of points in the interval a2026 (Paper 1)Continuity
  11. 11The number of ways to distribute identical red pens and identical blue pens among four persons such that each person gets pens, is _________2026 (Paper 1)Division of Identical items
  12. 12Let . Then the value of is _____________.2026 (Paper 1)T-Ratios of Multiple & sub multiple angles
  13. 13Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option. List-I List-II (P) If and are the distinct roots o2026 (Paper 1)Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  14. 14Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option. List-I List-II (P) The number of elements in the s2026 (Paper 1)Solving Trigonometric Equation
  15. 15For real numbers and , consider the matrix . Suppose that , where is the transpose of the matrix , and is the identity matrix. Let , and . M2026 (Paper 1)Types of Matrices
  16. 16Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option. List-I List-II (P) The circle with centre and touc2026 (Paper 1)Common Tangents

Physics

  1. 1Consider a large disk of radius and two smaller disks, each of radius , lying on its circumference, as shown in the figure. The smaller disk2026 (Paper 1)Rolling without Slipping
  2. 2Consider a circuit consisting of a capacitor of capacitance and a coil with turns per unit length, cross sectional area and length , where .2026 (Paper 1)AC Circuits
  3. 3A solid cylinder of radius rolls without slipping with a center of mass speed on a horizontal surface with a vertical edge, as shown in the 2026 (Paper 1)Rolling without Slipping
  4. 4A double convex lens made of glass of refractive index and radii of curvature of the curved surfaces cm each is immersed in a liquid of refr2026 (Paper 1)Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  5. 5Consider a hydrogen atom with , , and denoting the velocity, orbital radius and kinetic energy of the electron in the orbit, respectively. T2026 (Paper 1)Bohr's Atomic Model
  6. 6A particle is thrown with a speed from a point at an angle with the horizontal plane such that it passes through the point at a height of m 2026 (Paper 1)Projectile motion
  7. 7A quasi-static cycle of a monoatomic ideal gas contains an isothermal process , followed by an isochoric process and an adiabatic process as2026 (Paper 1)Thermodynamic Processes
  8. 8The electric field associated with an electromagnetic wave travelling in vacuum is given by , where is the angular frequency. All quantities2026 (Paper 1)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  9. 9A tank contains two immiscible liquids of densities and . The higher density liquid is filled up to a height from the bottom. A thin rod of 2026 (Paper 1)Angular oscillations
  10. 10As shown in the figure, five Carnot engines, each with efficiency and same number of cycles per unit time, are operating between six heat re2026 (Paper 1)Heat Engine, Refrigerator andSecond Law of Thermodynamics
  11. 11As shown in the figure, an insulated container is fitted with a thermally conducting but immovable partition and a freely movable but therma2026 (Paper 1)Conduction
  12. 12A hollow, right circular cone of base radius and height , with its tip at the origin is rotating about the -axis with an angular velocity , 2026 (Paper 1)Magnetic Moment
  13. 13List-I shows four configurations made of straight and semi-circular narrow tubes containing air. A sound wave of wavelength m enters these s2026 (Paper 1)Interference and Superposition of Waves
  14. 14In the List-I, four optical effects are mentioned. The physical phenomena of light which are essential to describe these optical effects are2026 (Paper 1)Polarization of Light
  15. 15List-I contains four conducting loops lying in the plane, as shown in the figures. The loops are rotating about axis passing through the poi2026 (Paper 1)Motional and Rotational EMF
  16. 16List-I shows four planar structures made of uniform solid rods each of mass and length . In the List-II the possible moment of inertia of th2026 (Paper 1)Moment of inertia of rigid bodies

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper?

This paper has 48 questions in total - 16 each from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

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3.Where can I find the Paper 2 paper for the same year?

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4.What is the structure of the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper?

The JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper on MARKS has 48 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 16 questions - 8 single-correct, 4 multiple-correct, and 4 numerical-value.
  • Mathematics: 16 questions - 8 single-correct, 4 multiple-correct, and 4 numerical-value.
  • Physics: 16 questions - 8 single-correct, 4 multiple-correct, and 4 numerical-value.
5.What is the difficulty level of the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 48 rated questions in this paper, 0 (0%) are easy, 24 (50%) are medium and 24 (50%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 0 easy, 10 medium, 6 hard
  • Mathematics: 0 easy, 7 medium, 9 hard
  • Physics: 0 easy, 7 medium, 9 hard
6.Which chapters had the most questions in the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (3), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (2), and Coordination Compounds (2).
  • Mathematics: Matrices (3), Application of Derivatives (2), and Continuity and Differentiability (2).
  • Physics: Rotational Motion (3) and Thermodynamics (2).
7.Where can I find the solutions for the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper?

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8.How should I use the JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 paper to check my preparation?

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