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 2026 exam pattern has been released by the NTA. As per exam pattern, the JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) exam will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 75 questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning.
The question paper will have no internal choices within questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 11 hours ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 20 hours ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 6 days ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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