What will be the duration of the NIPER JEE exam? Will extra time be granted?

The NIPER JEE exam was conducted for 150 minutes. No, students must note that there will not be any grace period to complete the question papers. Hence one must complete paper on time.

What is the weightage of each section in NIPER JEE exam?

NIPER does not allot any sectional weightage to the question paper. Each question carries 4 marks, and if an incorrect choice is selected -1 gets deducted. Therefore, the exam takers must not focus on sectional weightage and consider the exam as a whole and attempt it accordingly. Overall there will be 200 questions in the exam.

Do the NIPER JEE questions need to be answered in any specific order?

No, candidates do not need to attempt the NIPER JEE question paper in any specific order. Candidates can attempt any question or section first according to their convenience. NIPER JEE exam is conducted once a year for taking admission into various courses i.e MBA, Mtech.

Is there any negative marking in NIPER JEE?

Yes, there is a negative marking in the NIPER JEE 2025 exam. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 0.5 mark and for every wrong response, -0.125 mark will be deducted. No marks will be given for Un-answered or un-attempted questions. If there will be any change in exam pattern then it will be notified in the broucher.

Has the NIPER JEE exam pattern changed?

No, the NIPER JEE exam pattern has not been changed so far. There will be 200 questions in the question paper. All the questions will be objective-type questions. Though the final declaration of the exam pattern of NIPER JEE 2026 will be mentioned in the official notification, and if there is any change, then it will be mentioned.

How many questions will be there in NIPER JEE exam?

There will be 200 questions in the NIPER JEE question paper. All the questions will have objective type questions. Applicants are advised to attempt the questions with utmost accuracy to increase their chances of qualifying the exam as this exam also has negative marking scheme.

NIPER JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 02:56 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

NIPER JEE 2026 exam pattern: NIPER Mohali released NIPER JEE exam pattern online. The exam pattern comprises the marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test, types of questions and more. Candidates must be aware of the NIPER JEE exam pattern for section-wise preparations. NIPER Joint Entrance Examination is conducted for 100 marks. The authority conducted NIPER JEE 2026 on June 13. The test duration was 150 minutes. Candidates can check the page for detailed information on the NIPER JEE exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents

NIPER JEE 2026 Exam Pattern
NIPER JEE Marking Scheme
NIPER JEE 2026 Exam Syllabus
NIPER JEE Exam Pattern FAQs

NIPER JEE 2026 Exam Pattern

NIPER JEE paper pattern helps to understand the structure of the question paper. There are four sections in the NIPER JEE question paper, including Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Pharmacology. The question paper will have 200 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 0.5 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. Candidates must not guess their answer during the test. Check the table for the detailed exam pattern of NIPER JEE 2026.

NIPER JEE Exam Pattern Highlights
Mode of Examination	Online/ Computer-based
Medium/Language	English
Examination Duration	150 minutes
Total Questions	200
Type of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions
Maximum Marks	100 (+0.5 for every correct answer)
Negative Marking	Yes (-0.125 for every incorrect answer)
Important topics from which questions can be asked	Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical analysis

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NIPER JEE Marking Scheme

Students who want to appear in NIPER JEE exam must know exam patten. Each question carries 0.5 marks. Students are awarded 0.5 marks for every correct answer and a 0.125 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the NIPER JEE exam. Applicants who want to aim to qualify NIPER JEE exam must note that attempting all questions is not mandatory one must be careful while attempting all questions.

NIPER JEE 2026 Exam Syllabus

NIPER JEE 2026 syllabus will be of graduation level. Candidates applying for NIPER JEE need to prepare for the exam based on their specialized subject and chosen discipline. Important topics for NIPER JEE are Pharmacology, Phytochemistry, Gene expression, Cloning, Chemistry, Natural Products, Stereochemistry, Pharmaceutical analysis, Biotechnology and biochemistry, and Aptitude.

NIPER JEE will have an aptitude section. The questions in the aptitude section will be based on simple Mathematics, logical reasoning, and data analysis and questions based on language (important for MBA candidates).

NIPER JEE Exam Pattern FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on NIPER JEE Exam Pattern

Q: Can I skip a question in NIPER JEE exam if I don't know the answer? How many marks will be deducted?

Yes, a candidate can skip the questions in NIPER JEE exam. No marks will be deducted or given if the question is unanswered.

Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the NIPER JEE exam?

No, the NIPER JEE question paper will have objective type questions only. The candidates will be served with Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) out of which candidates have to choose one option.

Q: How many sections will be there in NIPER JEE exam?

The NIPER JEE 2026 exam question paper will have two sections, from which questions are asked in the exam. Section A will comprise 25% of questions from General English, Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge, etc., while Section B will comprise 75% of questions from the syllabi of B. Pharm. and PG degrees (MSc.) in the relevant fields.

Q: Will NIPER JEE be held via both the modes online and offline?

NIPER JEE was conducted only via the online mode. The NIPER JEE 2026 exam is a computer-based test and the candidates were allotted separate computer systems to solve the questions. For rough work purposes, the test centre provided them sheets which has to be submitted to the invigilator while leaving the exam hall.