JEE Advanced — exam pattern
IITs (rotating) · 12th pass · Yearly · checked 2026-10-19
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Paper 1
CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: Varies by question type · 51 questions · 180 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
| Chemistry | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
| Mathematics | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
Paper 2
CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: Varies by question type · 51 questions · 180 marks
Pattern changes every year; counts shown are the 2024–25 format.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
| Chemistry | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
| Mathematics | 17 | 60 | 33.3% |
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Years available: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in JEE Advanced?
- Paper 1: 51 questions, 180 marks, 3 h. Paper 2: 51 questions, 180 marks, 3 h.
- Is there negative marking in JEE Advanced?
- Paper 1: Varies by question type. Paper 2: Varies by question type.
- Who can apply for JEE Advanced?
- 12th pass. Held yearly by IITs (rotating).