Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2026?
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1
24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26
NTA (National Testing Agency), conducting authority of exam, has released JEE Main exam pattern 2026. With agency taking over CBSE, a few changes have been introduced in exam. However, there are no changes in exam syllabus, pattern and marking scheme of JEE Main 2026 exam except for Paper 1 (BTech) of exam going completely online from next year.
To understand JEE Main 2026 negative marking better, take a look at exam pattern and marking scheme of JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.
- JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Paper 1
- JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Paper 2
- JEE Main Syllabus 2026
- JEE Main Cut-off/Qualifying Marks 2026
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Paper 1
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Mode |
Online (Computer-based) |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours |
| Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Total number of questions |
Total 90 questions with 30 questions per subject (Only 25 questions have to be answered) |
| Type of Questions |
Objective questions with 4 options; out of which only 1 would be correct option |
| Marking Scheme |
4 marks will be awarded for every correct response and 1 mark will be deducted for any question answered incorrectly. No marks will be given for un-attempted questions. |
| Total Marks |
300 Marks |
| Medium of paper |
Total 18 Languages |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking. 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
JEE Main has 75 questions (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical per subject) across Physics, Chemistry, Math. 3-hour CBT awards +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers, totalling 300 marks.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 Paper 2
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Mode |
Mathematics and Aptitude test: Online (Computer-based) Drawing test: Offline (Pen-and-Paper mode) Planning Test: Online |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours |
| Subjects |
Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing skills/Planning |
| Total number of questions |
82 (Mathematics 30 questions, Aptitude 50 and Drawing 2) |
| Type of Questions |
Mathematics and Aptitude section: Objective type questions Drawing section: Questions to test drawing and sketching skills |
| Marking Scheme |
4 marks will be awarded for every correct response and 1 mark will be deducted for any question answered incorrectly. No marks will be given for un-attempted questions. |
| Total Marks |
400 Marks |
| Medium of paper |
Total 18 Languages |
JEE Main Syllabus 2026
| 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, General Aptitude and Planning |
| Physics |
Section A Physics and measurement Kinematics Thermodynamics Work, energy and power Rotational motion Gravitation Laws of motion Properties of solids and liquids Electronic devices Kinetic theory of gases Oscillations and waves Communication systems Current electricity Magnetic effects of current and magnetism Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents Electromagnetic waves Optics Dual nature of matter and radiation Electrostatics Atoms and nuclei
Section B Experimental Skills |
| Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry Some basic concepts in chemistry States of matter Atomic structure Chemical bonding & molecular structure Chemical thermodynamics Solutions Equilibrium Redox reactions and electrochemistry Chemical kinetics Surface chemistry
Organic Chemistry Purification and characterization of organic compounds Hydrocarbons Chemistry in everyday life Principles related to practical chemistry Organic compounds containing halogens Organic compounds containing oxygen Organic compounds containing nitrogen Polymers Some basic principles of organic chemistry Biomolecules
Inorganic Chemistry Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Hydrogen Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals) P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements d- and f - block elements Co-ordination compounds Environmental chemistry General principles and processes of isolation of metals |
| Mathematics |
Sets, relations and functions Complex numbers and quadratic equations Matrices and determinants Mathematical reasoning Mathematical induction Permutations and combinations Sequences and series Limit, continuity and differentiability Integral calculus Differential equations Binomial theorem and its simple applications Three-dimensional geometry Vector algebra Co-ordinate geometry Statistics and probability Trigonometry |
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JEE Main Cut-off/Qualifying Marks 2026
| Category |
Minimum score |
Maximum score |
|---|---|---|
| UR |
87.8992241 |
100.0000000 |
| UR-PH |
0.0096375 |
87.8273359 |
| EWS |
66.2214845 |
87.8950071 |
| OBC-NCL |
68.0234447 |
87.8950071 |
| SC |
46.8825338 |
87.8950071 |
| ST |
34.6728999 |
87.8474721 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory to get admission in BTech at BIT Mesra. AAdmissions for regular seats are conducted through centralised counseling platforms governed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates can check below the scholarship offered at BIT Mesra based on JEE Main rank:
percentage of Tuition Fee Waiver | All India Rank range of JEE-Main General category candidates | All India Rank range of JEE-Main SC /ST category candidates |
|---|---|---|
100% | upto 1000 | Upto 5000 |
75% | 1001-2500 | 5001-15000 |
50% | 2501-4000 | 15001-25000 |
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Answered 2 days ago
If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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For the General All-India category at DIT University Dehradun, the JEE Main Round 1 closing ranks generally range from 1,20,000 to 2,50,000.
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JECRC University Scholarship based on JEE Main scores is offered to BTech students. Check below eligibility and amount offered to BTech students at JECRC University:
Scholarship Criteria | Eligible Degree Programmes | Amount as percentage of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score 85 to 89.99 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 15% |
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score more than 90 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 25% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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Answered 4 weeks ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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Beginner-Level 5
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The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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