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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Updated On Date: 13/08/2025

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) is India’s premier engineering entrance test, opening doors to top institutions like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. For young aspirants targeting the JEE Main 2026 session, understanding the latest JEE Main exam pattern is essential for effective preparation. This article will give a clear idea on the latest exam trends that candidates can expect in JEE Main 2026.

Quick Glance on JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions: January and April, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The JEE Main 2026 exam is expected to split into three papers based on course preference as listed below.

Paper 1:E./B. Tech (Engineering)
Paper 2A: Arch (Architecture)
Paper 2B: Planning (Planning)

The following is a detailed breakdown of the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern for each paper.

Paper 1: B.E./ B. Tech

Feature	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Online)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Total Questions	90 (30 per subject)
Questions to Attempt	75 (25 per subject)
Question Types	MCQs & Numerical Value Questions (NVQs)
Section-A	20 MCQs per subject
Section-B	10 NVQs per subject (attempt any 5)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Maximum Marks	300 (100 per subject)
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs only), 0 for unattempted & NVQ errors
Languages	13 languages, incl. English, Hindi, regional
Feature	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Online)

Section A questions are MCQs, while Section B contains numerical questions, of which candidates must attempt any five per subject. There is no negative marking in Section B.

Paper 2A: B. Arch

Feature	Details
Subjects	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test
Total Questions	82
Maths	20 MCQs + 10 NVQs (attempt any 5)
Aptitude	50 MCQs
Drawing	2 questions (pen & paper, offline mode)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs), no negative marking in Section B

Paper 2B: B. Planning

Feature	Details
Subjects	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based Qs
Total Questions	100
Maths	20 MCQs + 10 NVQs (attempt any 5)
Aptitude	50 MCQs
Planning	25 MCQs
Exam Duration	3 hours
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs), no negative marking in Section B (Maths)

Key Points to Remember

Medium of Exam:The paper is available in Hindi, English, and regional languages to ensure accessibility.
Types of Questions:The exam features a blend of objective (MCQ) and numerical value type (NVQ) questions. For B. Arch, the Drawing Test is conducted offline.
Syllabus:Derived from Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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FAQs

Q1. How many questions must a candidate answer in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1?

Ans. A candidate must answer a total of 75 questions in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), with 25 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Out of 30 questions per subject (20 MCQs + 10 NVQs), candidates need to attempt 25 (all MCQs and any 5 NVQs).

Q2. Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2026?

Ans. There is a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect MCQ answer. However, no negative marking is applied to numerical value questions in Section B across all papers.

Q3. What is the duration of each JEE Main 2026 paper?

Ans. Each paper—whether Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), or Paper 2B (B.Planning)—has a duration of 3 hours.

Q4. Are candidates required to attempt all numerical value questions in Section B?

Ans. No, in Section B of each subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), candidates are given 10 numerical value questions and need to attempt any 5. There is no negative marking for unattempted or incorrect numerical questions.

Q5. In how many languages is JEE Main 2026 offered?

Ans. JEE Main 2026 is offered in thirteen languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, making it accessible to candidates across the country.

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