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JEE Main Examination Pattern

National Testing Agency (NTA) has made the JEE Main 2024 Ecam pattern availabe on the official website - jeemain.

nta.nic.in. Candidates must visit the official website & check the information bulletin about the JEE Main 2025 Exam pattern. The JEE Main January Session (I) Exam will be conducted between 22 January to 31 January, 2025. The Examination length, marking style, subjects, total makrs, and other details will be included in the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern. Candidates who are interested and studying for the IIT JEE Test should throughly review the JEE Main exam pattern 2025 in advance. The JEE Main 2025 exam will be held in two sessions: January & April, 2025. Candidates can download the previous years's JEE Mains questions Papers to better understand the JEE Mains test format.

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 2025 test format consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 10 numerical value questions, only 5 of which are required.

JEE Main 2025 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 2025: 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
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Questions with numerical values as answers
No. of Sections	There are three stages: Mathematics Physics Chemistry
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 2025: 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

Date of Examination - JEE Mains 2025

Session I : Between 22 January 2025 and 31 January, 2025.

Session 2 : Between 01 April 2025 and 08 April, 2025.

Paper	Subject	Types of Questions	Mode of Examinations
Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech	Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry	Objective Type: (MCQs) Numerical Value Questions	"Computer Based Test (CBT)" Mode only
Paper 2A: B.Arch	Part - I: Mathematics	Objective Type: (MCQs) Numberical Value Questions	"Computer Based Test (CBT)" Mode only
	Part - II: Aptitude Test	Objective Type: (MCQs)	"Computer Based Test (CBT)" Mode only
	Part - III: Drawing Test	Questions to test drawing aptitude	"Pen & Paper Based" (offline) mode to be attempted on a Drawing sheet of A4 size
Paper 2B: B.Planning	Part - I: Mathematics	Objective Type: (MCQs) Numerical Value Questions	"Computer Based Test (CBT)" Mode only
	Part - II: Aptitude Test	Objective Test : (MCQs)
	Part - III: Planning-Based Questions	Objective Test: (MCQs)

JEE Main 2025 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 2025 Marks. Candidates can view the subject-wise allocation of marks for the JEE Main 2025 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

Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode
1	Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions, and Marks	Subjects	Section A	Section B	Marks
		Physics	20	05	100
		Chemistry	20	05	100
		Mathematics	20	05	100
		Total	75

Each Subject will have two sections: Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for incorrect answer in Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer 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.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025: 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 2025 Paper 2 will be held online. Examine the total number of marks, and marking scheme for paper 2.

Mathematics (Part-1) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen and Paper Based (Offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size. The tables below outline the JEE Main test pattern 2025 for Paper 2.

Paper 2: B.Arch in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode
1	Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions, and Marks	Subjects	No. of Questions	Section B	Marks
		Part I: Mathematics	20 (Section A)	05 (Section B)	100
		Part II: Chemistry	50	00	200
			02	00	100
		Total	75

20 Questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for both section A and Section B (except Drawing Test). For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

JEE Main 2025 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 / Hall/ Room, frisking, biometric registration / record of manual attendance by invigilator, document verification / cross-checking of Admit Card, Signature and Photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc.	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*	05*
	Aptitude Test	50
	Drawing	02
	Total	77
Paper 2B (B. Planning)	Mathematics - Part I	20* + 05
	Aptitude Test - Part II	50
	Planning Part - III	25
	Total	100

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) 2025 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.