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Joint Entrance Examination Main (I) & (II) Exam
JEE Main Examination Pattern
The NTA has made the JEE Main 2024 Exam pattern available online. Candidates must consult the information bulletin at jeemain.nta.ac.in to learn about the JEE Main 2024 Exam pattern. The Examination length, marking style, subjects, total marks, and other details will be included in the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern. According to the JEE Mains exam pattern 2024, the exam would consist of 90 Questions for 300 points. Candidates studying for the IIT JEE test should throughly review the JEE Main exam pattern 2024 in advance. Download previous years' JEE Main questions papers to better understand the JEE Mains test format. The JEE Main 2024 exam will be held in two sessions : January & April.
The JEE Main test pattern differs for Paper 1 & Paper 2. Both sessions will, however use the same JEE Main Paper design. Each topic for Paper 1 of the JEE Main 2024 test format consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 10 numerical value questions, only 5 of which are required.
JEE Main 2024 shall have two papers, i.e. Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) and candidates may take one, or two paper as per the aspirant seeking admission to.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Paper 1(B.E/B.Tech)
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination |
| JEE Main Time Duration | Three Hours |
| Language of Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu |
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| No. of Sections | There are three stages:
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| JEE Mains Total Questions | Mathematics: 30(20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numercial value. Out of 10 questions, 5 Questions are compulsory Physics: 30(20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numercial value. Out of 10 Questions, 5 Questions are compulsory Chemistry: 30(20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. OUt of 10 Questions, 5 Questions are compulsory Total: 90 Questions (30 Questions each) |
| JEE Mains Total Marks | 300 Marks (100 Marks for each section) |
| JEE Mains Negative Marking | MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. |
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Type of Questions
Each subject will have two portions, according to the IIT JEE test structure.
Section A will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and Section B will consist of questions with numerical answers. Sections B requires applicants to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of a possible 10. Both Section A and Section B will receive negative marking. A candidate must input the right integar value of the response for each question in Section B using the mouse and the no-screen virtual numeric keyboard assigned to enter the answer. Section B requires that the answer be rounded to the closest integer.
Type of Questions Asked in JEE Mains
| Paper | Subject | Types of Questions |
| Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry |
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| Paper 2A: B.Arch | Part - I: Mathematics |
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| Part - II: Aptitude Test | Objective Type: (MCQs) | |
| Part - III: Drawing Test | Questions to test drawing aptitude | |
| Paper 2B: B.Plan | Part - I: Mathematics |
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| Part - II: Aptitude Test | Objective Test : (MCQs) | |
| Part - III: Planning-Based Questions | Objective Test: (MCQs) |
JEE Main 2024 Exam pattern: Subject-wise distribution of marks for B.E./B.Tech
Along with the IIT exam pattern, the officials will reveal the entire JEE Mains Marks. It is critical for candidates to understand the complete JEE Mains 2024 Marks. Candidates can view the subject-wise allocation of marks for the JEE Main 2024 B.E/B.Tech test below. According to the previous year's JEE Main test format, the total number of marks in JEE Mains in 300.
Subject-wise Distribution in JEE Mains
| Subjects | Section A | Section B | Marks |
| Physics | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Total | 90 | ||
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Plan)
Students who are interested in taking the B.Arch and B.Planning entrance exams can find the test pattern for B.Arch and B.Planning below.
Except for the Drawing part in B.Arch, JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 will be held online. Examine the total number of marks, and marking scheme for paper 2. The tables below outline the JEE Main test pattern 2024 for Paper 2.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern Paper 2A
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper Based Mode) |
| Language | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu |
| Exam Duration | Three Hours |
| No. of Sections | B.Arch (Paper 2A): Part 1: Mathematics Part 2: Aptitude Test Part 3: Drawing Test B.Plan (Paper 2B): Mathematics Aptitude Test Planning Test (MCQs) |
| Type of Questions | B.Arch - Mathematics: MCQs & Questions with numerical value as answers Aptitude: Multiple-Choice Questions Drawing: Drawing Aptitude B.Planning - Mathematics: MCQs & Questions with numerical value as answers Aptitude: Multiple-Choice Questions Drawing - Drawing Aptitude |
| JEE Mains total Questions | B.Arch: 82 Questions B.Plan : 105 Questions |
| JEE Mains total Marks | 400 Marks |
| JEE Mains Marking Scheme | MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer and - marks for each wrong answer Questions with numerical value answers: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 of each wrong answer. Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks |
Examination Schedule Timings:
| First Shift | Second Shift | |
| Timing of Examination | 9.00 AM. to 12.00 PM | 3:00 PM. to 6.00 PM |
| Duration of Examination | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Entry in the Examination Centre | 7.00 AM. to 8.30 AM. | 1.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Instructions by the Invigilators | 08.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 02:30 PM to 02.50 PM |
| Candidates log into read instructions | 08.50 AM | 02.50 PM |
| Test Commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
| Test Concludes | 12.00 PM | 6.00 PM |
Paper 1 Exam Pattern (B.E/B.Tech):
- The candidates with a disability should fill in the type and percentages of disability correctly in the online application form
- In JEE Main, Paper 1 will be conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering courses with various optional specialisations and the examination will be a Computer Based Test (CBT)
- For Paper 1, the questions in this exam will have from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics subjects
- A total number of 75 MCQs, 25 from each subject and the duration of the examination will be 180 minutes
- One should note that 20 questions will be MCQs and 5 questions will have answer to be filled as a numerical value.
- Each correct marked answer will get +4 marks and if the students have marked the wrong answer -1 mark will be deducted from candidates score
- A medium of paper will be in English and Hindi. If the student filling the exam centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Havel cities will have the option to opt English, Hindi, or Gujarati Medium
Paper 2 Exam Pattern (B.Arch):
In JEE Main, Paper 2 will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) and it is going to be conducted for admission to undergraduate architecture courses
For Paper 2 test a candidates aptitude in the field of Mathematics and Drawing Ability and it consist of a total number of 77 question, 50 question for aptitude test, 2 question for drawing test and 20+5 question from mathematics with a duration of 180 minutes
Each correct marked answer will get +4 marks and if the students have marked the wrong answer +1 mark will be deducted from candidates score
A medium of paper will be in English and Hindi. If the student filling the exam centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Havel cities will have the option to opt English, Hindi, or Gujarati Medium
Subject-wise Distribution Of Marks For Paper 2A & 2B:
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Subjects | Section A | Section B |
| Mathematics | 20* | 10* | |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | ||
| Drawing | 02 | ||
| Total | 82 | ||
| Paper 2B (B. Planning) | Mathematics - Part I | 20* + 10* | |
| Aptitude Test - Part II | 50 | ||
| Planning Part - III | 25 | ||
| Total | 105 | ||
Note:
* For Paper 1 & Part-1 of Paper 2, each subject will have two sections.
A will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, Candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both section A & Section B. For each question in Section B. Enter the correct integar value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest Integer.
Medium of the Question Papers : Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) 2024 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.