Overview

• JEE Advanced 2025, conducted by IIT Kanpur on May 18, saw over 1.90 lakh registrations and a record 1,87,223 candidates appearing in the first shift alone.
• Both exam papers featured a uniform structure of 48 questions, with 16 questions each in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and no paragraph-type questions for the first time.
• Mathematics was identified as the most challenging section, Physics was rated as moderate-to-challenging, and Chemistry was considered the easiest by experts and coaching institutes.
• The second shift (Paper 2) was notably tougher and longer than the first shift, with eight number value-type questions provided without options, adding to its complexity.
• A 20% female supernumerary quota and the addition of 1,364 new BTech seats across 23 IITs have significantly improved admission prospects for female candidates this year.