JEE Main — exam pattern
NTA · 12th pass · Twice a year (Jan & Apr) · checked 2026-10-19
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Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: 1 per wrong MCQ · 75 questions · 300 marks
Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning) have drawing / planning sections.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 | 33.3% |
| Chemistry (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 | 33.3% |
| Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical) | 25 | 100 | 33.3% |
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Years available: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in JEE Main?
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 75 questions, 300 marks, 3 h.
- Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 1 per wrong MCQ.
- Who can apply for JEE Main?
- 12th pass. Held twice a year (jan & apr) by NTA.