Detailed Analysis of Question Paper JEE Advanced 2015
In this article, we will be going through the complete analysis of the JEE Advanced 2015 question paper, including the subject-wise discussion of the difficulty level, marking scheme, distribution of questions, cutoff marks, subject-wise weightage of each topic from where the questions were asked, etc.
As we progress through the article, you will get to know the key highlights of the JEE Advanced 2015 analysis of the question paper, which will give you a clearer view of the pattern of the paper and the topics from which the questions were framed. This will help you develop a more efficient preparation strategy targeted at scoring well on the final examination. While concluding the article, we will also be answering common queries that might arise in one’s mind, like what was the toughness level of the paper and what things we need to keep in mind while solving such types of papers.
Read the JEE Advanced 2015 overview, difficulty level analysis, 2015 JEE Advanced Paper, and JEE Advanced Cutoff Marks in the following article.
JEE Advanced 2015 Overview
The JEE Advanced 2015 overview with JEE Advanced total marks 2015 is given below.
JEE Advanced 2015 Question Paper Subject-Wise Analysis
JEE Advanced 2015 Mathematics Section Analysis
The JEE Advanced 2015 question paper analysis of the Mathematics section is as follows.
The majority of questions came from important topics like Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, 3-D and Vector Algebra, etc.
The questions of Mathematics part in Paper I and II were of easy to difficult levels.
Longer calculations were required for some of the questions.
Concepts from various areas were included in the Matrix Match type questions.
JEE Advanced 2015 Physics Section Analysis
The JEE Advanced 2015 question paper analysis of the Physics section is as follows.
Questions were asked from almost all chapters with more weightage to Electrostatics & Magnetism, Modern Physics, Ray Optics, Error & Dimensional Analysis.
The level of difficulty of Physics questions was considered to be moderate to difficult.
The questions were designed in a manner that they were testing the student's Maths skills rather than testing conceptual clarity.
The Physics section was more focused on the syllabus for Class XII.
JEE Advanced 2015 Chemistry Section Analysis
The JEE Advanced 2015 question paper analysis of the Chemistry section is as follows.
The questions of organic and inorganic chemistry were of a moderate level while difficult questions were asked from Physical Chemistry.
The level of difficulty of the Chemistry section in paper I and paper II was of moderate level.
Some of the questions appeared to be a little challenging and required additional time to answer.
Overall Difficulty Analysis of JEE Advanced 2015
The overall analysis of the JEE Advanced 2015 Question Paper is given below.
Apart from the difficulty level of the questions asked in the question paper, the pattern of the JEE Advanced 2015 was on the harder edge. It contained Multiple Answers Correct and Numerical Answer-type questions only, with no Single Answer Correct type questions at all. Also, it was claimed that the questions were moderate yet time-consuming. This made the overall paper a bit lengthy to be solved within the provided time constraints.
Marking Scheme in JEE Advanced 2015
The marking scheme of JEE Advanced is quite unique. The marking scheme is discussed below that was followed in the JEE Advanced 2015 Paper I and II.
JEE Advanced total marks 2015 was 504. From the above analysis, it is pretty clear that the marking scheme was a bit different from the other years' papers. The paper consisted of Multiple Answers Correct type and Numerical Answer type questions only. There were no Single Answer Correct type questions in either paper-1 or paper-2. It could also be deduced that the questions carried relatively higher negative markings than usual.
Distribution of Questions of JEE Advanced 2015
The questions in JEE Advanced come from the syllabus of Classes 11th and 12th. The distribution of questions in both Paper I and Paper II is given below:
JEE Advanced 2015 Cutoff
Cutoff is the minimum marks that a student needs to score to be able to clear the exam and, eventually, get into reputed colleges. However, that is never possible since scores keep changing every year and there is no fixed formula to calculate a specific year’s cutoff marks. JEE Advanced 2015 cutoff marks with the category is discussed in the following table.
Weightage of Marks in JEE Advanced 2015 Mathematics
The weightage of marks in Mathematics, chapter wise, is given below in the table.
Weightage of Marks in Physics JEE Advanced 2015
The weightage of marks in Physics, chapter wise, is given below in the table.
Weightage of Marks in Chemistry JEE Advanced 2015
The weightage of marks in Chemistry, chapter wise, is given below in the table.
JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys (2012 to 2021)
The solution or answers key of the previous year question paper of JEE Advance from 2012 to 2021 is provided below for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
JEE Advanced 2021 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2020 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2019 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2018 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2017 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2016 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2015 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2014 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2013 Question Paper with Solutions
JEE Advanced 2012 Question Paper with Solutions
Conclusion
The detailed analysis of the Question Paper of JEE Advanced 2015 (JEE Advanced overview, weightage of questions subject wise, cutoff, etc.) is provided in this article. It is an important practice to analyse the previous year's question papers of JEE Advanced before appearing for the examination. It will help students to get familiar with the difficulty level of the examination and its patterns which will further help them in making adjustments to their preparation strategy where needed.
FAQs on JEE Advanced 2015 Question Paper Analysis
1. Was the JEE Advanced 2015 paper tough?
JEE Advanced 2015 paper was overall moderate in toughness level. The questions were not hard to solve, but at the same time, not very easy either. Although there were reasons for this, students did not score as much as they could have scored according to the difficulty level of the questions asked in the paper. The first reason was the length of the paper. This was observed by most of the candidates that year. The second reason for the relative drop in the score was the pattern of the paper. The paper of JEE Advanced 2015 was framed in one of the toughest formats. It had all multiple-select questions only, and most of the questions had high negative markings. These were the reasons for which the JEE Advanced 2015 paper might be considered to lean more towards the tougher side.
2. What were the full marks of the JEE Advanced 2015 question papers?
The maximum marks of JEE Advanced 2015 papers was 504 in total constituting 264 marks for paper-1 and 240 marks for paper-2. The per subject overall weightage was 168 marks for each of the three subjects (physics, chemistry, and mathematics).
3. JEE Advanced 2015 marks vs rank?
The following is the empirical data of marks vs rank for JEE Advanced 2015:
Rank | Marks (approx.) | Marks Percentage (approx.) |
10 | 423 | 83.92 |
100 | 352 | 69.84 |
500 | 304 | 60.32 |
1000 | 286 | 56.75 |
2000 | 248 | 49.21 |
3000 | 229 | 45.44 |
4000 | 215 | 42.66 |
5000 | 204 | 40.48 |
6000 | 195 | 38.69 |
7000 | 187 | 37.1 |
8000 | 181 | 35.91 |
9000 | 174 | 34.52 |
10000 | 168 | 33.33 |
4. Where can I download the JEE Advanced 2015 question paper and solution?
You can download all previous years' JEE Advanced question papers (from 2014 to the latest) and their solutions from Vedantu’s official website and Vedantu Learning App. For the JEE Advanced 2015 paper and solutions, you may go to the following link:
5. When was JEE Advanced 2015 conducted?
JEE Advanced 2015 was held on May 24th, 2015. The test was held in two modes; pen and paper mode and computer-based test mode on the same day. Students had to choose any one of the two modes at the time of their registration for JEE Advanced 2015. Paper-1 started at 9:00 am and ended at 12:00 pm. Paper-2 started at 2:00 pm and ended at 5:00 pm the same day.
6. How to solve the JEE Advanced 2015 question paper?
The main part of the strategy to be followed to solve most of the questions in the JEE Advanced 2015 question paper is ‘Time Management’. Sit to solve the papers (paper 1 and paper 2) for a 3-hour interval for each. As the paper was lengthy and had mostly moderate-level questions, we should save time wherever possible and be attentive while performing calculations to avoid making calculation errors and recalculating. At the end, compare your answers from the answer keys and go through the solutions provided. This way, you will be able to analyse and compare the approach you gave to the questions with those given in the solutions based on the accuracy and time required to solve them using different methods.
7. What was the mode of the JEE Advanced 2015 question paper?
JEE Advanced 2015 was conducted in both modes (pen and paper mode and computer-based test mode). Until 2017, JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education in both ‘Online’ (or Computer-Based Test) mode and ‘Offline’ (or Pen and Paper) mode. Since 2018, the National Test Agency has started conducting JEE and the paper has started to be held in computer-based test mode only.