Hyderabad:The first day of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 began on a disciplined note in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Hyderabad, the exam centres saw a steady flow of candidates and three students were denied entry at LB Nagar centre after arriving 10 minutes late, highlighting the importance of punctuality and adherence to guidelines.
The computer-based test, which is being held in two daily shifts from January 22 to 29 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), tested students’ knowledge in mathematics, physics and chemistry. While the chemistry section was largely seen as straightforward, students found physics challenging, with many questions requiring deep conceptual understanding and advanced problem-solving skills. Mathematics posed a different challenge with its length, leaving little time for revisions.
S. Sathwika, a student at the LB Nagar centre, described her experience as demanding. “I managed to perform well overall, but the physics paper was particularly tough, with some questions requiring deep analysis. The maths section was also lengthy, which consumed most of my time, making it difficult to revise my answers,” she shared. K. Ranjith, another candidate, found the paper moderately difficult and noted that chemistry was the easiest to handle. Meanwhile, Chaithra Reddy, who appeared for the exam at the Karmanghat centre, rated her performance as average but appreciated the manageability of the overall paper, which she was able to complete on time.
Initial reactions from students and experts have pegged the overall difficulty level of the Day 1 paper as moderate to challenging, with a significant portion of questions derived from the Class 12 syllabus. Physics has emerged as the most difficult section for many candidates, while chemistry has been regarded as the most accessible.
The first session of JEE Main 2025 will continue on January 23, 24, 28, and 29 for Paper 1 in two shifts: 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm. Paper 2, meant for BArch and BPlanning aspirants, will be conducted on January 30 in a single afternoon shift.
