NSEJS 2021-22 question paper, solutions & analysis.
Attempt the complete NSEJS 2021-22 question paper, check the final key and worked solutions, and use the chapter-wise concept map to decide what to revise next. The final key marks Question 18 as dropped, while Question 17 accepts either option B or D.
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NSEJS 2021-22 question paper
A clean student practice copy of Paper Code 51, with all 33 questions and a rough-work page.
- 10-page PDF
- Sections A-1 and A-2
- Designed for timed practice
Detailed solutions
Use the final key and worked reasoning for every scored question, with Question 18 clearly recorded as dropped and Question 17 accepting either option B or D.
- 9-page PDF
- Answers for Questions 1-33
- Question 18 identified as dropped
Chapter & concept analysis
See the main chapter, technical idea, question skill and revision target behind each question.
- 13-page PDF
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Includes an error-review sheet
Practice resources prepared by Mathiit
Know the format before you start.
Use a 75-minute timer and attempt all 33 questions in one sitting. When scoring, exclude Question 18 because the final key marks it as dropped.
Turn one paper into four study sessions.
Simulate the exam
Use 75 minutes, no notes and one final answer sheet.
Score carefully
Use the final key, exclude Question 18, and separate single-correct from multiple-correct items.
Read the solutions
For every miss, identify the idea or calculation that changed the answer.
Use the analysis
Record the weak chapter, revise it and reattempt the question after seven days.
NSEJS 2021-22 paper FAQs.
How many questions are in the NSEJS 2021-22 paper?
Paper Code 51 contains 33 questions: 24 single-correct questions in Section A-1 and 9 multiple-correct questions in Section A-2.
What are the marks and duration?
The paper lists 126 maximum marks and a duration of 75 minutes.
Are detailed solutions included?
Yes. The solution booklet includes the final key and worked reasoning, with Question 18 recorded as dropped and not scored; Question 17 accepts either option B or D.
Is a chapter-wise analysis available?
Yes. The analysis maps every question to its subject, chapter, key concept and skill to revise.
How are Biology, Chemistry and Physics distributed in the NSEJS 2021-22 paper?
Paper Code 51 has 11 Biology, 11 Chemistry and 11 Physics questions, so all three subjects carry equal question weight.
What is the difference between Section A-1 and Section A-2?
Section A-1 contains Questions 1-24 with one correct option. Section A-2 contains Questions 25-33 with one or more correct options; every option should be checked independently.
Is there negative marking in the NSEJS 2021-22 paper?
Section A-1 awards +3 for a correct answer and applies a -1 penalty for a wrong answer. Section A-2 awards 6 marks only when all correct options and no incorrect option are marked; there is no negative marking in Section A-2.
Were any questions dropped from the NSEJS 2021-22 final key?
Yes. Question 18 is marked dropped in the final key. Keep it for chapter practice but exclude it from the score.
How should I use the NSEJS 2021-22 paper as a timed mock?
Attempt all 33 questions in one 75-minute sitting without notes. Then check the answer key, read the solutions, classify each mistake and revise the weakest chapters before reattempting.
Can Class 7, 8 and 9 students use this paper analysis?
Yes. Class 7 students can build vocabulary and diagram skills, Class 8 students can connect concepts and practise short calculations, and Class 9 students can use the full paper for timed Olympiad preparation.
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