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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern and the information bulletin. The JEE Main exam pattern pdf online will be available to download on jeemain.nta.ac.in. The JEE Main exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 is conducted for B.Tech/BE, while Paper 2 is conducted for B.Arch/B.Plan. Candidates based on their choice of courses, can opt for JEE Main 2025 exam paper while registration.
The JEE Main exam 2025 includes two sections in each paper, lasting three hours. Section A includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while Section B features numerical value answer questions (NVQs). Candidates must attempt 5 out of 5 NVQs within Section B. Notably, Negative marking in JEE Mains applies to both sections. Check details on JEE Main exam pattern, including the number of sections, questions, type of questions, marking scheme, and so on.
JEE Main Latest Updates:
— NTA has released the JEE Main Application form on October 28, 2024 along with JEE Mains 2025 Syllabus and Pattern. Candidates can fill their application form till November 22, 2024. JEE Mains exam 2025 will be conducted from January 22 to January 31, 2025.
— NTA has updated JEE Main 2025 Guidelines for PWD Candidates. New guideline link is given below.
— NTA has notified a major change in the JEE Mains exam pattern 2025. The optional question format in Question Paper’s Section B will be revoked. That means the option to attempt any 5 out of 10 numerical questions in Section B of each subject will not be available.
A total of 90 MCQs are asked in JEE Main 2025 Question Paper PDF for BE/BTech courses. The JEE Main total marks is 300 for BE/BTech courses (Paper 1). JEE Main Paper 2 is divided into two papers, Paper 2A and 2B. Paper 2A is conducted for B.Arch which includes architectural awareness and drawing sections, while Paper 2B is conducted for B.Planning which involves planning-based questions alongside mathematics and aptitude.
JEE Main Paper for BArch will be of total 82 questions with 400 marks and 105 MCQ questions asked in JEE Main BPlan questions with total 400 marks. The drawing section of the paper 2A will be conducted offline while the rest of the paper 2 will be conducted online.
4 marks will be given to each correct multiple choice answer and 1 mark will be negative for wrong answer with no negative marking for not attempted questions of JEE Main 2025. In Paper 2 of JEE Main 2025 exam, candidates receive 4 marks for correct responses across different sections. The JEE Main question paper will be conducted online in 13 languages – Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati.
The JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 is conducted for B.E/B.Tech courses. The paper 1 of JEE Main includes questions from subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Paper 1 consists of a total of 90 questions. The JEE Main exam duration for B.E/ B.Tech Courses is 3hours.
In Paper 1, each major subject will consist of 25 questions and the three major subjects will be Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics so a total of 75 questions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-based Examination |
| Test Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language of Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value-based Questions |
| No. of Sections | B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1): Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
| No. of Questions | Mathematics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions Must Have Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 5 Questions, 5 Questions are a Must To Attempt. Physics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions With Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 5 Questions, 5 Questions Are a Must To Attempt. Chemistry: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions With Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 5 Questions, 5 Questions Are a Must To Attempt. |
| Total Questions in JEE Mains | 75 Questions (75 Questions to Be Answered) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (100 marks for Each Section) |
| JEE Main Marking Scheme | MCQs: Four Marks Will Be Awarded for Every Correct Answer, While One Mark Is Deducted for Every Wrong Answer. Candidates Will Not Be Granted Any Marks for Questions They Have Not Attempted. Numerical Value Questions: Candidates Will Be Given Four Marks for Every Correct Answer, While One Mark Will Be Deducted for Every Wrong Answer. Candidates Will Not Be Granted Any Marks for Questions They Have Not Attempted. |
Check the steps given below to practice the JEE Main 2025 mock tests for:
| JEE Main Mock Test | |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Physics Mock Test | JEE Main Mathematics Mock Test |
| JEE Main Chemistry Mock Test | |
The JEE Main Paper 2 is divided into two sections: Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Section A will be of MCQs and Section B will be numerical based questions. The JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 for B.Arch and B.Planning (Paper 2) is structured to assess candidates’ aptitude, mathematical skills, and creativity of students.
JEE Main Exam Pattern Paper 2: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Examination Except for Drawing Test in B.Arch (Pen-and Paper-Based Mode) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Language | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total 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 | Type of Questions for Each Section of B.Arch Mathematics: MCQs and Questions With Numerical Values as Answers Aptitude – Multiple-Choice Questions Drawing – Drawing Aptitude Type of Questions for Each Section of B.Planning Mathematics: MCQs and Questions With Numerical Values as Answers Aptitude – MCQs Planning – MCQs |
| Total No. of Questions | B.Arch: 82 Questions B.Plan: 105 Questions |
| Total Marks of JEE Mains Paper 2 | 400 Marks |
| Marking Scheme of JEE Mains | MCQs: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking in JEE Main of one mark on each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be granted four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Drawing test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks. |
We have provided the JEE Main 2025 paper pattern for B.Arch below:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 (20 questions from Section A + 5 questions from Section B; numerical questions out of 5 have to be answered) | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 82 Questions | 400 Marks |
The JEE Main paper pattern for B.Plan is given in the table below:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 (20 questions from Section A + 5 questions from Section B. Numerical questions out of 5 have to be answered) | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Planning Test | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 105 Questions | 400 Marks |
The NTA officials have introduced significant changes in the previous year’s JEE Mains exam patterns. They are listed as follows:
Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 must know the marking scheme and the type of questions asked in the exam. Paper 1, i.e., B.Tech/ B.E., will be conducted in an online, computer-based test (CBT) mode and will have MCQs and numerical value questions. The JEE Main 2025 marking scheme for Paper 1 is provided below.
The Marking Scheme for JEE Main Paper 1 – B.E./B. Tech is as follows:
| Subject | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered) | 100 |
| Physics | 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered) | 100 |
| JEE Main Total Marks 2025 | 90 Questions (75 Questions Mandatory) | 300 |
The shift timings for the JEE Main Paper 1 2025 are:
There are changes in how the NTA officials plan for resolving ties between two candidates who score the same marks in Paper 1. Last year, the tie between two candidates scoring the same marks in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was resolved as per the below order:
For JEE Main Paper 1 Tie-breaking criteria 2025, the NTA officials have introduced the age criteria to resolve ties between two candidates. The officials will resolve the same marks obtained by the candidates in JEE Main following the below order:
This year, the NTA officials have introduced new changes in the measures with which it plans to resolve ties between candidates scoring the same marks in Paper 2. Last year, the age criteria were scraped off, and the candidates scoring the same marks were ranked following the below criteria:
For JEE Main Paper 2 Tie-breaking criteria 2025, the NTA officials have re-introduced the age criteria to resolve ties between two candidates. The tie between two candidates obtaining the same marks in JEE Main 2025 will be resolved as per the below order:
Note: In B.Arch and B.Planning, 20 questions will be MCQs, and 5 numerical value questions will have to be answered out of 10. There will also be a negative marking of 1 mark for numerical value questions.
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Below are some of the most commonly asked questions by candidates related to the JEE exam pattern 2025:
Ans: JEE Main Paper 1 will be available in 13 languages, including English and Hindi.
Ans: There are two main papers in JEE Mains, depending on the courses the candidates are interested in applying for JEE Main. The total marks for JEE Main Paper 1- B. E/B. Tech is 300, and for Paper 2- B.Arch and B.Planning are 400.
Ans: Numerical value questions will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.
Ans: The JEE Main 2025 is expected to be moderately difficult due to its high competency level.
Ans: Yes, the NTA officials will consider the criterion of age as one of the measures to resolve ties in JEE Main 2025 examination.
Ans: The total number of questions in JEE Mains is 90 questions.
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