JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern: NTA has changed the pattern of the JEE Mains 2025 exam for all three papers - Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlan). As per the new pattern, section B of the JEE Main exam 2025 for Paper 1 will not have optional questions. There will be only 5 questions per subject and students must answer all 5 questions. Similarly, in Papers 2A and 2B, there will be no optional questions in the Mathematics section. Candidates can check the new JEE Main 2025 exam pattern released by NTA here.Â
JEE Main 2025 will consist of three papers: Paper 1 for BTech/BE, Paper 2A for BArch, and 2B for BPlan. JEE Main exam for BE/BTech courses will consist of 75 MCQs carrying 300 marks. The JEE Main exam 2025 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.Â
JEE Main Paper 2 is further divided into two papers, Paper 2A and 2B, and is held separately for BArch and BPlan respectively. JEE Main Paper 2A for BArch will consist of 77 questions carrying 400 marks and BPlan will consist of 100 MCQs totaling 400 marks. JEE Main Paper 2 will be conducted online except for the drawing section of paper 2A, which is conducted offline.
Check below for complete details about the JEE Main exam pattern 2025, total marks of jee mains, the total number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme, and mode of conduct of the exam. Students preparing for JEE Main 2025 should understand the exam pattern to know details about the exam.
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Q: Â Is there any change in JEE Main 2025 exam pattern?
Yes, NTA has announced two major changes in JEE Main exam pattern 2025. As per the new pattern, the total number of questions in JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) will be 75, 25 each from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also, there will be no optional question in section B in any subject. Students will need to answer all 5 questions in section B from all three subjects. The marking scheme and total marks remains the same.
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Q: Â Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
The answer to this question is a Yes. As per the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024, 4 marks would be awarded for every question answered correctly, while negative marking will be done for every incorrect answer. This implies that 1 mark is deducted every time a candidate answers the question wrongly. Zero or no marks will be given to un-attempted questions.
Upvote Q: Â How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?
The JEE Main exam will have a total of 75 questions from all three subjects. The exam will have 25 questions each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be multiple choice questions and 5 will be questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also all 20 multiple choices questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours.
Upvote Q: Â What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?
The JEE Main question paper will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as per the prescribed syllabus. 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. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both 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.
Upvote Q: Â Is there any change in marking scheme and total number of questions in JEE Main 2025?
Yes, the total number of questins in JEE Main 2025 have been reduced in all three papers - Paper 1 for BE/BTech, Paper 2A for BArch and Paper 2B for BPlan. The Paper 1 exam will now have 75 questions, 25 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In Paper 2A and 2B, the total number of questions have been decreased only in Mathematics section. There will be 25 questions in Mathematics section of Paper 2A and 2B.
NTA has not made any changes in the marking scheme of JEE Mains 2025 exam. Also, the total marks and duration of the exam remains the same.
Upvote JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 for BTech/BE (Paper 1)
The NTA has changed JEE Main exam pattern 2025. The new pattern of exam is given below. The table below covers all the important components of JEE Main Pattern for Paper-1 (BTech):
| Particulars |
BTech/BE |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online (Computer based) |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) 4 hours for PwD candidates |
| Type of questions |
MCQs: 4 options with only 1 correct option Numerical Value Questions: Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value |
| Section A (MCQ) |
Mathematics: 20Â |
| Section B (Numerical Value) |
Mathematics: 5Â Â In Section B, candidates have to attempt all five questions from each section. |
| How many questions in JEE Mains |
75 |
| JEE Mains Total Marks |
300 marks |
| Language of paper |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Q: Â How is JEE Main conducted, online or offline?
National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main exam in online mode as a computer based test. JEE Main exam is conducted for three different courses; B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan. The exam for B.Tech and B. Plan is completely online while the exam for B.Arch is partially online and drawing part is conducted offline. The exam is held across various test cities in India and abroad.
Upvote Q: Â Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?
Yes, it is compulsory to attempt all the question in exam. Students need to attempt a total of 75 questions in the exam. Students are advised to attempt only those questions for which they can arrive at the answer/solutions. Questions for which the answer is not sure should be left as incorrect answer would lead to negative marking. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.
Upvote Q: Â What are the numerical value questions in JEE Main exam?
Numerical value questions in JEE Main are the questions for which the answer will be a numerical value. In every subject, there will be 5 numerical value type questions and students need to attempt all 5 questions. In total, students will need to answer only 75 questions. For numerical value type questions, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
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JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern for BArch and BPlan (Paper 2)
| Particulars |
BArch Exam Pattern |
BPlanning Exam Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test) |
Online |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude) |
3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Sections |
Mathematics (Part I) 20 MCQ and 5 Numerical Value Questions |
Mathematics: 20 questions and 5 Numerical Value Questions Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25 |
| Number of questions |
77 |
100 Â |
| Type of questions |
Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective-type questions Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and sketching skills |
Mathematics and Aptitude Planning-Based Questions - Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Total Marks of JEE Mains |
400 marks (Drawing section will be of a total of 100 marks, marking of every question will be given along with it) |
400 |
| Language of paper |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Q: Â Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?
Upvote Q: Â Will there be any break in JEE Main 2025 exam?
Upvote JEE Main 2025 Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan
The table given below provides details of the marking scheme of the JEE Main 2025 exam for Paper 1 & Paper 2.
| Particulars |
BE/BTech Marking Scheme |
BArch Marking Scheme |
BPlan Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
| Incorrect Answer |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
| Un-attempted Question |
0 (No marks deducted) |
0 (No marks deducted) |
0 (No marks deducted) |
| Marks per section  |
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks |
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks = 100 marks |
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks |
JEE Main 2025 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern, and the marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and explanations for Free.Â
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Important Topics in JEE Main 2025
Candidates can check here for details about important chapters in JEE Main 2025 which should be prepared for the exam. The JEE Main important chapters have been compiled based on the previous year's weightage of topics in the JEE Main exam 2025.Â
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JEE Main Syllabus 2025
JEE Main 2025 for BTech/BE, BArch, and BPlan are divided into three sections. Check the three sections below for all three papers.
| Paper |
Subjects |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Paper 1 |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| JEE Main Paper 2A |
Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills |
| JEE Main Paper 2B |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions |
⇒ Download JEE Main Syllabus 2025 here for all three papers.
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