JEE Advanced total marks, number of questions and marking schem changes every year. For a better understanding, this article provides an analysis of the JEE Advanced marking scheme, distribution of questions, types of questions, and other related details from the past few years.
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2026: Unlike most exams, the type of questions, total number of questions in paper, total marks and the marking scheme of JEE Advanced varies from year to year depending upon the organising institute. The exact JEE Advanced marking scheme is not announced before the exam like JEE Main. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. As per the previous year JEE Advanced exam pattern, questions can carry 1, 2, 3, or 4 marks, and there could be negative markings of -1 or -2 marks, and certain questions might also not have any negative marking. The total number of questions and marks details will be available to candidates only on the day of the JEE Advanced exam.
On this page, we have discussed the JEE Advanced marking scheme for the past few years. Candidates can get an overview of the changing pattern and trends from this article to prepare for the exam.
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2026
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2025
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2024
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2023
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2022
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2021
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2020
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2019
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2018
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2017
- JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2016
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2026
The information about the exact JEE Advanced marking scheme 2026 will be made available to the candidates on the day of the exam with the instructions in the question paper. Candidates can check below analysis of previous year JEE Advanced marking schemes.
Commonly asked questions
There has been no update on any changes in the JEE Advanced 2026 attempt limits. If any changes are to be made in the attempt limit, the same will be officially notified at jeeadv.ac.in. Currently, the JEE Advanced attempt limit is twice in two consecutive years.
The JEE Advanced marking scheme changes every year. Uauallt there are questions carrying 1 marks, 2 marks, 3 marks and 4 marks. There are partial negative marking and complete negative marking format. The exact marking scheme is notified to the candidates on the exam day.
The changing pattern of the JEE Advanced exam can be due to various reasons:
- One of the reason can be to check how the students perform under pressure and how weel they adapt.
- To check how the students can deal with problems and unfamiliar formats.
- To eliminate the candidates who rote learn.
JEE Advanced is on the toughest exam for selection to the most premiere colleges of the nation - IITs. Therefore to add to the difficulty level, the pattern is kept undiclosed until the exam day.
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2025
In JEE Adv 2025, every subject in Paper 1 was divided into 4 sections while in second paper, every subject had 3 sections. The marking scheme details are given here
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of questions and Type of questions | Marking scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Single Correct MCQs | +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. |
| 2 | 3 Multiple Correct MCQs | +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of which are correct +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option −2 In all other cases |
| 3 | 6 Numerical Answer Type | +4 for correct answer, no negative marking. |
| 4 | 3 Match the Following | +4 for fully correct matches, -1 for any incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of questions and Type of questions | Marking scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Single Correct MCQs | +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. |
| 2 | 4 Multiple Correct MCQs | +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of which are correct +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option −2 In all other cases |
| 3 | 8 Numerical Answer Type | +4 for correct answer, no negative marking. |
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2024
Candidates can check the marking scheme available with the official JEE Advanced 2024 question paper. Check the JEE Advanced exam pattern below:
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 4 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 4 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
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To understand how the marking scheme changes, let's check JEE Advanced marking scheme from past years:
Commonly asked questions
The JEE Advanced exam pattern is dynamic. It changes every year. The only known aspect of the JEE Advanced exam pattern are:
- The number of papers: There are two papers - paper 1 and paper 2.
- The exam mode: The JEE Advanced exam is held in computer based test mode.
- Duration: The exam is held for 6 hours. Each paper is of 3 hours.
- Subjects: Each question papers has questions from three sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry
JEE Advanced pattern will change every year in terms of making scheme and the kinds of questions asked (MCQs, match the following, paragraph type, numerical answer type.)
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JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2023
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 4 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 4 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2022
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2021
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 4 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 3 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 4 |
3 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2020
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2019
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
| 2 |
8 questions of 32 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8 questions of 32 marks |
|
| 2 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
| 3 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2018
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 2 |
8 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 2 |
8 questions of 24 marks |
|
| 3 |
4 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2017
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
7 questions of 28 marks |
|
| 2 |
5 questions of 15 marks |
|
| 3 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
7 questions of 21 marks |
|
| 2 |
7 questions of 28 marks |
|
| 3 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2016
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
5 questions of 15 marks |
|
| 2 |
8 questions of 32 marks |
|
| 3 |
5 questions of 15 marks |
|
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
| Section |
Number of questions and total marks |
Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
6 questions of 18 marks |
|
| 2 |
8 questions of 32 marks |
|
| 3 |
2 questions of 12 marks |
|
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Yes, students can get admission in IIT Mandi with a rank of 10000 in JEE Advanced. But at this rank, admission to the top specialisations, such as CSE would not be possible. Students can get admission in Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and more. Interested students
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Once the results are live in mid-June, the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling begins. This is the most critical phase where you'll list IIT Dharwad as your preference. The counselling runs through several rounds from late June to July. You'll need to be available during these weeks
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Answered 3 weeks ago
IIT Jammu accepts the JEE Advanced entrance exam for BTech admission. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the cutoff ranks ranged between 5988 and 18156 for BTech admission across multiple specialisations. For the category-wise cutoff range, refer to the table below:
| Category | JEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genenral | 5988 - 18156 |
| OBC | 2594 - 6153 |
| SC | 1266 - 3346 |
| ST | 763 - 1555 |
| EWS | 811- 2665 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
For IIT Palakkad B.Tech. admission, the JEE Advanced closing ranks ranged between 2229 and 5841 for the students belonging to the OBC category. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff range for 2025.
| Round | JEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2229 - 5167 |
| 2 | 2293 - 5445 |
| 3 | 1153 - 2990 |
| 4 | 1168 - 2990 |
| 5 | 1182 - 3024 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, if you belong to the General AI category, you can get admission to CSE at IIT Tirupati with a JEE Advanced cutoff rank of 4000. The cutoff rank for admission varies across different categories and rounds. In 2025, for CSE admission, the last round cutoff ranks varied between 4620 and 5034 for t
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Answered 3 weeks ago
For IIT Tirupati, the JEE Advanced last round closing ranks ranged between 5034 and 16548 for BTech admission in the General category under the AI quota. Likewise, the cutoff range varies across different categories and rounds. For the last round, the category-wise range is given below:
| Category | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 5034 - 16548 |
| OBC | 2113 - 5522 |
| SC | 1018 - 3091 |
| ST | 553 - 1376 |
| EWS | 733 - 2434 |
| PWD | 167 - 228 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates must be very careful in filling JEE Advanced application form as the correction facility is not provided post the last date of registration. It is thus advised that candidates verify all the details they fill in the form at least once and make the corrections before the last date to apply
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
If the PwD certificate is valid and issued by the competent authority, it will be considered for availing the reservation. However, it is advsied to get the UDID card before admission process.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates with benchmark disabilities are eligible to avail scribe facility. For this, they have to first mark their PwBD status/category in application form. Candidates can bring their own scribe or can take the facility from the organizing institute.
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The procedure to apply for IIT JEE Adv includes four main steps
- Login through JEE Main application number and date of birth
- Fillling of required details
- Uploading documents
- Payment of application fee
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