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JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 (New): Check Subject-wise Topics

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus 2025: NTA prescribes the JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus in the JEE Main 2025 brochure. The JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus 2025 has been released by NTA on the official website. JEE Mains syllabus 2025 of Paper 2A for Architecture (B.Arch) includes topics of Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing, while Paper 2B (B.Plan) syllabus includes topics such as Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning.

JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 Session 1 will be conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025, and Session 2 will be conducted between April 1 to 8, 2025. Candidates must plan their JEE Main 2025 preparation to cover all of the important topics mentioned in the JEE Main 2025 paper 2 syllabi. The JEE Main Paper 2 exam is for candidates seeking admission to B.Arch and B.Plan programmes. Read on to learn about the JEE Main paper 2 syllabus in this article.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus in Hindi

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus: Overview

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 exam will be conducted in January and in April 2025. Let us take a quick overview of the JEE Mains Paper 2 exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam	JEE Main Paper 2
Paper	Paper – 2A: B.Architecture Paper – 2B: B.Planning
Subjects	B.Arch: Mathematics, Aptitude test and Drawing test B.Plan: Mathematics, Aptitude test and Planning test
Duration of Exam	3.5 hours for candidates who chose both B.Arch and B.Plan 4 hours for candidates with benchmark disabilities having physical limitations to write
Number of Questions	B.Arch: 77 Questions (Mathematics 25, Aptitude 50, and Drawing 2) B.Plan: 100 Questions (Mathematics 25, Aptitude 50, and Planning 25)
Total Marks	400 Marks
Marking Criteria	MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Numerical Value Questions: 4 marks (+4) will be awarded for every correct answer, and no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Marking Scheme for Drawing Test: Two questions to be evaluated out of 100 marks.
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2: Exam Dates

Here is the schedule related to the various exam events of JEE Main 2025 Paper 2:

JEE Main Session 1 Important Date

The table below highlights the JEE Main 2025 important dates for the first session, i.e., the January exam:

Events	Dates for JEE Mains 2025 First Session Exam
JEE Main First Session Admit Card Date	January 19, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date First Session	January 22 to 31, 2025
JEE Main First Session Final Answer Key	To be announced
JEE Main First Session Result Declaration Date	To be announced

JEE Main Session 2 Important Date

The table below highlights the next JEE Main exam date for the second session, i.e., the April exam:

Exam Events	Dates for JEE Mains 2025 Second Session Exam
Release of JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card	Last week of March 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Second Session	April 1 to 8, 2025
JEE Main May Final Answer Key	April, 2025
Declaration of JEE Main Session 2 Result	May, 2025

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Syllabus for B.Arch and B.Planning

Candidates can refer to JEE Main paper 2 syllabus for B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Planning (Paper 2B) below:

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Syllabus for Aptitude Test

The JEE Main 2025 syllabus for the Aptitude section is as follows:

Unit 1: Awareness	Unit 2: 3D Perceptions
Awareness of Persons, Buildings, Materials, and Objects Texture related to Architecture and Build-environment Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings Visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal)	Three-dimensional perception Understanding and appreciating the scale and proportions of objects Building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms in both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes Generation of plans, elevations and 3D views of objects Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.

Unit 1: Awareness

Unit 2: 3D Perceptions

Awareness of Persons, Buildings, Materials, and Objects
Texture related to Architecture and Build-environment
Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
Visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects
Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal)

Three-dimensional perception
Understanding and appreciating the scale and proportions of objects
Building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast
Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.
Transformation of forms in both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes
Generation of plans, elevations and 3D views of objects
Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Syllabus for Drawing

Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces etc.), landscape (riverfronts, jungles, gardens, trees, plants etc.) and rural life. To be conducted on a drawing sheet.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring pencils, their geometry box set, crests, colour pencils, and crayons for the Drawing test.

JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus for B.Planning

JEE Main 2025 B. Planning syllabus can be found in the below table:

Unit-1: General Awareness	Unit-2: Social Sciences	Unit 3: Thinking Skills
General knowledge questions Knowledge about prominent cities Development issues, Government programmes, etc.	The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India Pre-modern world, 19th -century global economy Colonialism and colonial cities, Industrialisation, Resources and development Types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, National economy Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, Political parties, Democracy, The Constitution of India, Economic development- economic sectors, Globalisation The concept of development, Poverty Population structure, Social exclusion and inequality, Urbanisation Rural development Colonial cities	Comprehension (unseen passage) Map reading skills Scale, distance, direction, area etc., Critical reasoning Understanding of charts, graphs and tables Basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus Mathematics

The syllabus of JEE Main 2025 Mathematics for Paper 2 (B. Arch and B. Plan) is mentioned below:

JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus
Sets, Relations, and Functions	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Permutations and Combinations	Mathematical Inductions
Sequence and Series	Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability
Differential Equations	Coordinate Geometry
Vector Algebra	Statistics and Probability
Mathematical Reasoning	Matrices and Determinants
Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications	Integral Calculus
Three Dimensional Geometry	Trigonometry

JEE Main 2025 Syllabus PDF

The NTA released the JEE Main syllabus 2025 PDF for Papers 1 and 2. Candidates can find the syllabus of JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 and 2 tabulated below until the 2025 syllabus is released:

JEE Main Papers	JEE Syllabus PDF
JEE Main Syllabus for B.E. or B. Tech (Paper-1)	JEE Main Paper 1 Syllabus PDF
JEE Main Syllabus for B. Arch/B. Planning (Paper-2)	JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus PDF

JEE Main Paper 2 Preparation Books

The preparation books help the candidates to understand the topics efficiently. Find below some of the popular preparation books for JEE Main Paper 2:

Subjects	Recommended Books
Mathematics	– NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks – Complete Mathematics for JEE Main by TMH – Differential and Integral Calculus by Amit M Aggarwal – Plane Geometry and Elements of Coordinate Geometry by SL Loney – Guide to B.Arch Entrance Examination with solved papers By GKP – Algebra by Dr SK Goyal
General Aptitude	– Reasoning and Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal – NATA and B.Arch Complete Self Study material by Ar. Shadan Ushmani – A Complete Self Guide for B.Arch by P.K.Mishra
Drawing	– Book of Drawing Test by Nimish Madan

JEE Main Paper 2 Preparation Tips

Let us look at some of the JEE Main Paper 2 preparation tips in the section below:

Aspirants must refer to the JEE Mains Paper 2 syllabus and exam pattern before starting the JEE Main preparation to cover all important topics.
Download JEE Main sample papers available online to test the preparation. The sample paper will also give candidates access to a variety of questions.
Use preparation books to understand complex topics.
Make short notes to retain the topics. The notes will also help the candidates to do a quick revision.
Look for JEE Main previous year question papers to know the pattern of questions asked in the entrance test.
Practice drawing questions to get hold of the skill.

The following are some frequently asked questions about the Paper 2 Syllabus for JEE Main 2025.

Q: What kind of questions will be asked in the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 drawing test?

Ans: As per the JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus, the drawing test will have questions from sketching scenes and activities from the memory of urbanscape, etc.

Q: Has there been any reduction in the syllabus for JEE Main 2025?

Ans: No, the conducting body has not officially announced any reduction in the JEE Mains exam syllabus 2025.

Q: I want to appear for JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 (B.Arch); which subjects do I need to study?

Ans: If you appear for the B.Arch subject of JEE Main, you need to study subjects such as Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing test.

Q: Will JEE Mains be held four times in 2025?

Ans: No, JAB will conduct the exams in two sessions this year. Session 1 was conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025, and Session 2 will be conducted from April 1 to 8, 2025.

Q: Can I appear for both B.Arch and B.Planning?

Ans: Yes, candidates can appear for both subjects. You have to apply for both papers while filling out the JEE Main application form.

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