JEE Main Exam Pattern
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main exam is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission in B.E, B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning courses. The candidates can get admission to the top institutes across the country. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE (Advanced) exam, which is taken for admission to the prestigious IITs. The JEE Main 2025 exam consists of papers - Paper 1 is for admission to B.Tech/B.E courses, and Paper 2 is for admission in B.Arch/B.Plan courses. The second paper of the JEE Main 2025 will further have two parts - 2A is for B.Arch courses, and 2B is for B.Plan courses.
1.0JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
Understanding the JEE examination pattern is important, which is why we have given a detailed account of the JEE Mains pattern 2025.
JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper-1 (B.Tech/B.E.)
The duration of JEE Main exam Paper 1 is 3 hours (4 hours for the PwD candidates). This paper is held online. There are two sections for each subject - MCQs (Section A) and numerical (Section B). In Section A, 20 questions are asked from each of the subjects, and all are compulsory. In Section B, 10 questions are asked from each. Candidates can select and answer any 5 questions as per their choice.
Here is the table for a better understanding of the Paper-1 Pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Mode of exam | Online |
Number of Sections | 1. Mathematics 2. Physics 3. Chemistry |
Total number of questions | 90 |
Total number of compulsory questions | 75 (only 5 questions from Section B are compulsory) |
Type of Questions | Section A- Multiple choice questions (20 questions)Section B- Numerical—based questions (10 questions) |
Marking System | 4 marks for each correct answer.-1 mark for each wrong answer. 0 mark for unattempted questions. |
Total marks | 300 |
JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper-2 (B.Arch and B.Plan.)
JEE Main exam paper pattern for Paper 2 is different for B.Arch and B.Planning. However, candidates get 3 hours for both these papers.
For B.Arch (Paper 2A):- The exam for B.Arch is held in online and offline mode. The Aptitude and Mathematics test is conducted in online mode, and the Art or Structure Drawing test is held in pen and paper or offline mode.
- Only 2 questions are asked from the drawing section, which assesses the drawing skills of the candidates.
- 20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions are asked in the Mathematics section.
- 50 questions are asked in the Aptitude section.
For B.Plan (Paper 2B):- The exam for B.Arch is conducted in online mode. Questions are asked from 3 subjects, namely Planning, Mathematics, and Aptitude.
- 25 questions are asked in the planning section.
- 20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions are asked in the Mathematics section.
- 50 questions are asked in the Aptitude section.
Here is the table for a better understanding of the Paper-2 Pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Mode of exam | Paper 2A: Online and Offline Paper 2B: Online |
Number Of Sections | Paper 2A: 1. Mathematics 2. Aptitude test 3. Drawing test Paper 2B: 1. Mathematics 2. Aptitude test 3. Planning test |
Total number of questions | Paper 2A: 82 Questions Paper 2B: 105 Questions |
Compulsory Questions | Paper 2A: 77 Paper 2B: 100 |
Type of Questions | Paper 2A: Multiple choice questions, Numerical based questions, Drawing Aptitude Paper 2B: Multiple choice and Numerical based questions |
Marking System | Paper 2A: +4 marks for each correct answer, —1 marks for each wrong answer, and 0 marks for each unattempted answer. For the Drawing Test, 50 marks for each of the 2 questions |
Total marks | 400 marks for each paper |
2.0JEE Paper Pattern with Marking Scheme
Candidates can find the marking scheme for all the papers of the JEE Main below.
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- The total marks for JEE Main exam Paper 1 are 300. For every correct response, 4 marks are rewarded.
- For every wrong response, 1 mark is deducted. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
- In the Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry section, a maximum of 100 marks are rewarded for all 25 questions. There are a total of 75 questions to be attempted, which equals 75*4 = 300 marks.
Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)
- The total marks for JEE Main exam Paper 2 are 800, which means 400 marks each for B.Arch (2A) and B.Plan (2B).
- For every correct response, 4 marks are rewarded. For every wrong response, 1 mark is deducted. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- In the drawing section, a maximum of 50 marks are awarded for each of the 2 drawing questions- which equals 100 marks.
- In the Mathematics section, a maximum of 4 marks are awarded for each of the 25 questions to be attempted out of 30 questions - which equals 100 marks.
- In the Aptitude section, 4 marks are awarded for each of the 50 questions - a maximum of 200 marks.
Paper 2B (B.Plan)
- In the planning-based section, 4 marks are awarded for each of the 25 questions - which equals 100 marks.
- In the Mathematics section, a maximum of 4 marks are rewarded for each of the 25 questions - which equals 100 marks.
- In the Aptitude section, 4 marks are rewarded for each of the 50 questions- a maximum of 200 marks.
3.0Important Topics for JEE Main 2025
The subject-wise important topics for JEE main 2025, according to the previous years' exams, are listed below.
Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry |
• Vectors • Sequence and Series • Circles and Family of Circles • Inverse Trigonometric Functions • Probability • Matrices • Complex Numbers • Quadratic equations and expressions • Parabola • Functions • Hyperbola in Coordinate Geometry • Continuity and Differentiability • Limits • Definite Integral in Calculus • Application of derivations | • Current Electricity and Heat Transfer • Gravitational and Electro-Statics • Dimensional Analysis • Thermodynamics • Waves and Sounds • Geometrical Optics • Kinetic Theory of Gases and Rotational Dynamics • Electromagnetic Induction | • Carbonyl Compounds and their derivations • Redox reactions • Thermodynamics • Electrochemistry • Mole and the concept of equivalents • Chemical Equilibrium • Chemical Bonding • Coordination Chemistry • Qualitative Analysis |
4.0JEE Main Mock Tests 2025
Candidates should attempt as many mock tests as possible to identify their weak areas and strengthen them before the exam. It will also help them to acquire the required speed for the exam. Candidates can attempt the JEE Main mock tests from the official website - nta.ac.in/Quiz. They can experience the real exam by registering and taking the exam on this website. It has a timer and all the restrictions as the real JEE exam pattern.
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Table Of Contents:
- 1.0JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
- 1.1JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper-1 (B.Tech/B.E.)
- 1.2JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper-2 (B.Arch and B.Plan.)
- 2.0JEE Paper Pattern with Marking Scheme
- 3.0Important Topics for JEE Main 2025
- 4.0JEE Main Mock Tests 2025
No, it is not compulsory to attend both sessions. If they sit for both sessions, their best score amongst the two sessions will be considered to prepare the merit list.
Students can opt for any of the following 13 languages as the medium of question paper - English, Hindi, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Punjabi, Telugu, Gujarati, and Urdu.
There are 2 modes of JEE main paper 2. The test for B.Plan is held online. The test for B.Arch is held in blended mode, Mathematics and Aptitude Test for it are held online, whereas the drawing test is held offline.