Physics JEE Advanced Analysis Of Question Papers

Topic Years
Projectile Motion 2016, 2019, 2022
Work-Energy Theorem 2015, 2018, 2021
Center of Mass / Momentum 2017, 2020, 2023
Rotational Dynamics 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024
Gravitation 2017, 2019, 2023
Electrostatics 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022
Current Electricity 2016, 2018, 2020, 2023
Magnetic Force 2015, 2017, 2021, 2024
Electromagnetic Induction 2016, 2019, 2022
AC Circuits 2018, 2020, 2023
SHM 2015, 2017, 2021, 2024
Wave Superposition / Beats 2016, 2019, 2022
Standing Waves 2018, 2020, 2023
Thermodynamics Laws 2016, 2019, 2022
Carnot Engine 2017, 2021
Kinetic Theory of Gases 2015, 2018, 2023
Ray Optics 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024
Wave Optics (YDSE etc.) 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023
Optical Instruments 2017, 2020
Photoelectric Effect 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024
Bohr’s Model 2016, 2019, 2022
Radioactivity 2017, 2020, 2023
Semiconductors 2016, 2018, 2021, 2024
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Topic Frequency (Approx) Remark
Laws of Motion 8 Often asked in mechanics section
Work, Energy & Power 10 Frequently repeated numericals
Rotational Motion 7 Rotation concepts appear regularly
Gravitation 6 Usually 1-2 questions every year
Oscillations 5 Mixed with SHM problems
Waves 5 Superposition & sound waves common
Electrostatics 9 High weightage topic
Current Electricity 8 Always 1-2 questions
Magnetism & Matter 6 Conceptual + numerical mix
Electromagnetic Induction 7 Faraday’s & Lenz’s law common
Alternating Current 6 LC circuits & resonance frequent
Optics (Ray & Wave) 9 Lenses & interference often repeated
Modern Physics 10 Guaranteed 2-3 questions
Thermodynamics 5 Heat engines, Carnot cycle appear
Properties of Matter 4 Elasticity, Surface tension sometimes


Year Prominent_Physics_Topics Notable_Repeated_Question_Types Notes
2011 Mechanics, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics Classic mechanics numericals; ray optics setups recur Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2012 Mechanics, Electrostatics, Optics, Thermodynamics Work-energy integrals and electrostatics configurations repeat Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2013 Mechanics, Rotational Motion, Electromagnetism, Optics Rotational dynamics patterns similar across years Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2014 Mechanics, Optics, Modern Physics, Electricity Lenses & interference style questions reappear Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2015 Mechanics, Waves, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics SHM/wave conceptual frameworks repeat Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2016 Mechanics, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Modern Physics Faraday/Lenz-type induction questions common Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2017 Mechanics, Electrostatics, Optics, SHM Electrostatics + Young's modulus type repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2018 Mechanics, Rotational Motion, Optics, Electrodynamics Rigid body rotation and optics hybrids repeat Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2019 Mechanics, Optics, Modern Physics, Oscillations Photon/electron problems similar in modern physics Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2020 Mechanics, Electrostatics, AC & Circuits, Optics LC/RC/AC circuit resonance type repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2021 Mechanics, Waves, Magnetism, Modern Physics Magnetism conceptual + numerical repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2022 Mechanics, Optics, Electromagnetic Induction, Modern Physics Induction + EM wave questions reappear Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2023 Mechanics, Electrostatics, Optics, Thermodynamics Thermodynamics cycles and mechanics repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2024 Mechanics, Waves, Modern Physics, Electricity & Magnetism Wave interference & modern physics repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.
2025 Mechanics, Optics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics EM questions and modern physics numerical repeats Based on past JEE Advanced papers (official archive) and chapter-wise analyses.


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S.No. Section Topics
1 General Physics Units and dimensions, dimensional analysis, least count, significant figures; Methods of measurement and error analysis for physical quantities pertaining to the following experiments: Experiments based on using Vernier calipers and screw gauge (for length measurements), graphical representation of data, estimation of errors in the results of experiments.
2 Mechanics Kinematics (rectilinear and circular motion, projectile motion); Newton's Laws of Motion; Work, Energy and Power; Conservation of momentum and energy; Rotational motion (moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum); Gravitation (Universal Law of Gravitation, gravitational potential energy, Kepler's laws); Simple Harmonic Motion; Fluid Mechanics (pressure, buoyancy, Bernoulli's principle, viscosity, surface tension).
3 Thermal Physics Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Calorimetry, latent heat; Heat conduction in one dimension; Elementary concepts of convection and radiation; Newton's law of cooling; Ideal gas laws; Specific heats (Cv and Cp for monoatomic and diatomic gases); Isothermal and adiabatic processes, bulk modulus of gases; Equivalence of heat and work; First law of thermodynamics and its applications (only for ideal gases); Second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot engine and its efficiency; Blackbody radiation: absorptive and emissive powers; Kirchhoff's law; Wien's displacement law, Stefan's law.
4 Electricity and Magnetism Coulomb's Law; Electric field and potential; Gauss's Law; Capacitance; Electrical current; Ohm's Law; Electrical resistance; DC circuits; Biot-Savart's Law and Ampere's Law; Magnetic moment of a current loop; Electromagnetic Induction (Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law); Alternating Current; Magnetic properties of materials (diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism).
5 Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics; Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays).
6 Optics Rectilinear propagation of light; Reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces; Total internal reflection; Thin lenses; Prism; Dispersion of light; Optical instruments (human eye, microscope, telescope); Wave nature of light; Huygens' principle; Interference (Young's double-slit experiment); Diffraction; Polarization.
7 Modern Physics Atomic nucleus; α, β and γ radiations; Law of radioactive decay; Decay constant; Half-life and mean life; Binding energy and its calculation; Fission and fusion processes; Energy calculation in these processes; Photoelectric effect; Bohr's theory of hydrogen-like atoms; X-rays; Dual nature of matter and radiation; Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.


Module Name Topics in Module Video Notes Solved Questions
General General Units and dimensions Video Notes Solved Questions
dimensional analysis Video Notes Solved Questions
significant figures Video Notes Solved Questions
Methods of measurement and error analysis for physical quantities pertaining to the following experiments: 1.Experiments based on using Vernier calipers and screw gauge (micrometer) Video Notes Solved Questions
Determination of g using simple pendulum Video Notes Solved Questions
Young’s modulus - elasticity of the material Video Notes Solved Questions
Surface tension of water by capillary rise and effect of detergents Video Notes Solved Questions
focal length of a concave mirror and a convex lens using u-v method Video Notes Solved Questions
Speed of sound using resonance column Video Notes Solved Questions
Verification of Ohm’s law using voltmeter and ammeter Video Notes Solved Questions
specific resistance of the material of a wire using meter bridge and post office box Video Notes Solved Questions