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JEE Main 2014 Paper Analysis is provided here for students in order to get a better understanding of the exam question paper, including the complete pattern, difficulty level, question distribution, mark weightage, and other information. Our experts reviewed the JEE Main 2014 paper and provided feedback for each section (Chemistry, Physics, and Maths). 


JEE Main is considered one of the most challenging entrance examinations for engineering at the undergraduate level. Based on their scores obtained in JEE Main, the candidates are granted admissions to NITs (National Institute of Technology), IIITs, and other GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes). The full analysis is available below for students to read.

JEE Main 2014 Overview

The JEE Main 2014 overview is given below.


Conducting Authority

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Date of Examination 

6th April 2014

Mode of Examination

Offline Test (Pen and Paper Based)

Exam Paper and Duration

2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) of 3 hours each

Subject or Sections

Physics, Chemistry, Maths / 3 Sections

No. of Questions

30 from each section. Total 90 questions

Marks

120 marks per section. Total 360 Marks

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and single correct option.

For correct answers

+4 marks

For incorrect Answers

1/4 marks of total marks per question

Distribution of Questions in JEE Main 2014

Questions from the 11th and 12th classes syllabus were distributed in the following manner in the JEE Main 2014 paper:

Subject

Class 11

Class 12

Total


Number of Questions

Total Marks

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

15

60

15

60

30

120

Physics

15

60

15

60

30

120

Chemistry

11

44

19

76

30

120

Grand Total

41

164

49

196

90

360

 

Hence, from the above table, we can calculate that the number of questions asked from the syllabus of Class 11th was 41 and from the syllabus of Class 12th was 49.

JEE Main 2014 Question Paper Analysis Subject Wise

Here is an analysis of the overall difficulty level of Paper I of JEE Main 2014 provided in the following table.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Difficulty Level of Physics

Moderate

Difficulty Level of Chemistry

Easy

Difficulty Level of Mathematics

Moderate but Lengthy.

Overall Difficulty Level of Question Paper

In terms of difficulty, the paper was very similar to the one from last year (2013). 

JEE Main 2014 Difficulty Analysis with the Distribution of Question Subject Wise

JEE Main 2014 analysis of difficulty level with the distribution of question subject wise is provided below.


Subject

Easy

Moderate 

Difficult

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Maths

12

48

13

52

5

20

Physics

12

48

13

52

5

20

Chemistry

15

60

9

36

6

24

Grand Total

39

156

35

140

16

64

JEE Main 2014 Analysis of Chemistry

The analysis of Chemistry of JEE Main 2014 is provided below.

  • When compared to Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry was the easiest subject. 

  • Chemistry was easy and scored in all three parts i.e. Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Physical chemistry had the most questions, while inorganic chemistry had the fewest. 

  • Questions were mostly from NCERT so students are advised to prepare from NCERT for Chemistry

  • Students can use the time saved on the questions to help them with other sections.

JEE Main 2014 Analysis of Physics

The analysis of Physics of JEE Main 2014 is provided below.

  • The difficulty level of the Physics section was moderate. There were some of the questions which were time taking due to lengthy calculations.

  • Questions were asked on topics such as Fluid Mechanics and properties of matter, and electrodynamics. These questions were difficult in nature.

  • More weightage was given to chapters like Mechanics & Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics and Magnetics.

JEE Main 2014 Analysis of Mathematics

The analysis of the Mathematics of JEE Main 2014 is provided below.

  • Mathematics paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level but lengthy.

  • Chapters such as Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Vector & 3 Dimensional Geometry and Trigonometry were given more weightage.

  • The Maths section of JEE Main 2014 is considered comparatively easier than the previous year paper.

Weightage of Marks in Chemistry JEE Main 2014

The weightage of marks in Chemistry, chapter wise, is given below in the table.


Topics

No. of Questions

Weightage of Marks

Inorganic Chemistry

8

27%

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

2

7%

d-block & f-block

2

7%

p-block

1

3.33%

Reaction Mechanics

2

7%

Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

1

3.33%

General Organic Chemistry

8

27%

Aromatic Compound

1

3.33%

Carbohydrates

3

10%

General Organic Chemistry

1

3.33%

Hydrocarbons

1

3.33%

Oxidation & Reduction

1

3.33%

Practical Organic Chemistry

1

3.33%

Physical Chemistry

14

47%

Atomic Structure

1

3.33%

Chemical Equilibrium

1

3.33%

Chemical Kinetics

1

3.33%

Electrochemistry

4

13%

Equivalent Concept & Titration

1

3.33%

Gaseous and Liquid States

1

3.33%

Mole Concept

2

7%

Solid State

1

3.33%

Solution & Abnormal Colligative Properties

1

3.33%

Chemical Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry

1

3.33%

Weightage of Marks in Physics JEE Main 2014

The weightage of marks in Physics, chapter wise, is given below in the table.

 

Topics

No. of Questions

Weightage of Marks

Electrodynamics

6

19%

Capacitance

1

3%

Current Electricity

1

3%

Electromagnetic Field

1

3%

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

2

7%

Electrostatic

1

3%

Heat and Thermodynamics

3

10%

Heat Transfer

2

7%

Ktg and Thermodynamics

1

3%

Mechanics

5

32%

Centre of Mass

1

3%

Fluid Mechanics & Properties Of Matter

2

7%

Gravitation

1

3%

Projectile Motion

1

3%

Rigid body dynamic

3

12%

Surface tension

1

3%

Unit & dimension

1

3%

Modern physics

8

28%

Electromagnetic Waves & Communication System

2

7%

Semiconductor

2

7%

Optics

3

10%

Geometrical and physical optics

2

7%

Wave optics

1

3%

SHM & WAVES

2

6%

SHM

1

3%

String waves and sound wave

1

3%

Weightage of Marks in JEE Main 2014 Mathematics

The weightage of marks in Mathematics, chapter wise, is given below in the table.


Topics

No. of Questions

Weightage of Marks

Binomial Theorem

1

3.30%

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

1

3.30%

Coordinate Geometry

5

16.70%

Sequence and Series

1

3.30%

Ellipse

1

3.30%

Parabola

1

3.30%

Straight Line

2

6.70%

Coordinate Geometry (3-D)

2

6.70%

Differential Calculus

5

16.70%

Application of Derivatives

2

6.70%

Functions and its Types

1

3.30%

Limit of functions

1

3.30%

Sets, Relations, and Function

1

3.30%

Integral Calculus

4

13.80%

Area under curve

1

3.30%

Differential equation

1

3.30%

Indefinite integration

2

6.70%

Mathematical Reasoning

1

3.30%

Matrix & Determinants

2

6.70%

Statistics and Probability

1

3.30%

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

2

6.70%

Sequence & Series

2

6.70%

Statistics

1

3.30%

Trigonometry

2

6.70%

Height & Distance

1

3.30%

Trigonometric Ratios of Compound Angles

1

3.30%

Vector

1

3.30%

JEE Main 2014 Cutoff 

Cut off 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. The cut off or Qualifying Marks for JEE Main 2014 category-wise is given below.

Category

Cut Off

Common Merit List (CML)

115

Other Backward Class (OBC – NCL)

74

Scheduled Caste (SC)

53

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

47

JEE Main Paper 2 Cut Off Marks 2014

The cut off of the institutes that offer B.Arch courses are as follows.

S.No

Name of the Institute

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Number of Seats

1

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

20

3286

46

2

National Institute of Technology, Calicut

11

2136

14

3

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

144

3854

24

4

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

14

2377

62

5

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

59

2943

20

6

National Institute of Technology, Raipur

26

7321

62

7

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

41

3734

80

8

Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

38

2475

62

9

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

78

6481

37

10

National Institute of Technology, Patna

11

5569

62

 

The cut off of the institutes that offer B.Planning courses are as follows.

S.No

Name of the Institute

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Number of Seats

1

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

93

5493

40

2

School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

23

2292

33

3

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

85

4369

30

JEE Main Question Paper with Solutions (2014-2021)

It is important to solve the previous year's question paper for JEE Main to perform well in the examination. Being able to solve previous year's questions builds confidence in you to appear in the original examination without any fear or hesitation. If you are not able to solve the past year's question papers (or a part of them), it simply means that you need to work more on your knowledge of the concepts and their applications. 


The links to the previous year's question papers of the JEE  Main from the year 2014 to the year 2021 are given below.


Benefits of JEE Main 2014 Question Paper 

JEE Main 2014 question papers will give you a competitive edge over other students. Students can download the JEE Main 2014 question paper with solutions to practise while preparing for their JEE exam. The benefits of solving the JEE Main 2014 Question Paper are as follows.

  • It can help students to assess their own preparation levels and to improve on what they need to work on for the current examination. 

  • Students will learn how to manage their time effectively. 

  • This will help students to improve their accuracy when answering questions and to identify their strengths and weaknesses in learning.

  • It will help them to identify which chapters, concepts, and pieces of information are most important.

Conclusion

The detailed analysis of the Question Paper of JEE Main is provided above in the article. The JEE Main overview, weightage of questions subject wise, cutoff, etc. It is an important practice to analyse the previous year's question papers of JEE Main before appearing for the examination. It will help students to get familiar with the difficulty level of examination and exam patterns.

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FAQs on JEE Main 2014 Question Paper Analysis

1. What was the exam pattern of the JEE Main 2014 Question paper?

The JEE Main 2014 exam had a total of 90 questions of total marks 360 . The JEE Main 2014 paper was an offline test of multiple-choice questions. Each correct response received four points, while each incorrect response received a deduction of 1/4 marks. The exam covered three subjects: Physics, Maths, and Chemistry, with each subject containing 30 questions.

2. How many papers were there in JEE Main 2014?

There were two papers in JEE Main 2014; Paper-1 for getting admission under B.Tech courses in government and private institutes and Paper-2 for admission under the B.Arch/B.Plan programmes in government and private institutes. Paper-1 was conducted in two modes; ‘Offline’ (or ‘Pen and Paper’ mode) and ‘Online’ (or ‘Computer Based Test’ mode).

3. What are the special aspects of the JEE Main 2014 Question Paper?

The overall question paper of JEE Main 2014 was easier than the previous JEE Main Question Paper. Among the total enrolled students, around 40% had opted for the offline mode. The examination was moderate. That year, there were some questions in the JEE Main 2014 question paper which were either wrong or had wrong options provided. 

4. Which section was the toughest and easiest in JEE Main 2014 Question Paper?

In JEE Main 2014, students found the Mathematics section difficult as the questions were lengthy in calculation while chemistry was easy. 

5. From where I can download the solution of the JEE Main 2014 Question Paper?

Students can download the solution of the question paper of JEE Main 2014 from the website of Vedantu. Click here to download Solution of JEE Main 2014 Question Paper. The solutions are provided in an easy to download PDF file. Students will get an in-depth idea about the topics and the marking schemes after solving the JEE Main 2014 question papers.

6. What is the weightage of Classes 11th and 12th questions in JEE Main 2014 Question Paper?

The questions in JEE Main are asked from the syllabus of Classes 11th and 12th. The weightage of questions from Classes 11th and 12th in JEE Main 2014 Question Paper are given in the following table.


Subject

Class 11

Class 12

Total


No. of Questions

Total Marks

No. of Questions

Total Marks

No. of Questions 

Total Marks 

Physics 

15

60

15

60

30

120

Chemistry

15

60

15

60

30

120

Maths

11

44

19

76

30

120

Grand Total

41

164

49

196

90

360