The JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 is over. The JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 for B.Arch and B.Plan question paper with answer key will be shared here. We will also share here the analysis of Maths, Aptitude, Drawing, and Planning sections for the paper 2 of JEE Main 2026. Download links for the memory-based question papers and unofficial answer keys for both shifts will be available soon.
Paper 2 BArch and Bplan Question Paper with Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2: The JEE Main 2026 April session Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Plan) is conducted successfully today, April 7. According to students who appeared for the JEE Main Paper 2A and 2B, the paper was moderate to tough. Maths had a few lengthy and tricky questions. Drawing section was easy, although some found it to be confusing. Students shared that higher accuracy was needed to solve maths and aptitude questions. Average safe attempts were around 30 questions. Students also shared JEE Main 2026 April 7 memory-based questions, some of them are shared below -
- Guhennium meuseum (New York city)
- First-five year plan
- Chairperson of NITI AYOG
- Garden city concept
While the official answer keys will be released by National Testing Agency (NTA) a few days after the exam is conducted, candidates will be able to check unofficial answer keys along with memory-based question papers on this page soon. This will help them evaluate their performance and estimate the marks they will be getting in the exam and forecast their qualification chances in the JEE Mains paper 2 exam. This exam is the gateway to premier institutes like SPAs and NITs.
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- JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Question Paper & Answer Key
- JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Difficulty Level
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Memory Based Questions
Q 1: In a car with seating capacity of exactly five persons, two persons can occupy the front seat and three persons can occupy the back seat. If amongst the seven persons, who wish to travel by this car, only two of them know driving, then the number of ways in which the car can be fully occupied and driven by them, is:
(A) 360 (Correct Answer)
(B) 60
(C) 240
(D) 720
Q 2: If you draw an object measuring 1 cm on the paper, what would it be equivalent to at a scale of 1:100?
(A) 10 cm
(B) 1 meter
(C) 10 meters (Correct Answer)
(D) 1 cm
Q 3: The Indian architect known for designing the Hall of Nations (demolished in 2017) in New Delhi was:
(A) Balkrishna Doshi
(B) Raj Rewal (Correct Answer)
(C) Charles Correa
(D) Laurie Baker
Q 4: Which material is most suitable for long-span tensile structures?
(A) Reinforced concrete
(B) Structural steel
(C) PVC-coated polyester fabric (Correct Answer)
(D) Burnt clay brick
Q 5: The Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur was designed by:
(A) Charles Correa (Correct Answer)
(B) B.V. Doshi
(C) Joseph Allen Stein
(D) Achyut Kanvinde
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2026 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.
To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will need to upload the following documents at the time of JoSAA registration. Class 10 mark sheet/certificate, Class 12 Certificate of category (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable). After the seat allotment, while reporting to the institute, candidates will also need to submit documents like JoSAA seat allotment letter, JEE Main/Advanced admit card, Gap Certificate (if gap after class 12).
A good score in JEE Mains 2026 is 180 to 210+ marks, which translates to a 99+ percentile.
Candidates can check JoSAA seat allotment result on the official JoSAA website. Candidates will have to log in to their JoSAA account using JEE Main application number and password.
How to Download JEE Main April 7 Answer Key (Memory Based)
As the JEE Main paper 2 exam is over we will share the memory based questions on this page soon. Candidates will be able to download the same using the steps mentioned below -
- Check PDF links (to be activated here).
- Compare marked answers with the solutions provided.
- Use the standard marking scheme (+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect) to calculate your tentative score.
JEE Main 2026 April 7 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF (Soon)
| Exam Shift | Question Paper Link |
Answer Key Link
|
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon 3 om to 6 pm | To be out soon | To be out soon |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper Type |
Subjects Included |
Type of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) |
Maths, Aptitude, and Drawing |
MCQs, Numerical Value Questions, and Drawing (Part III) |
400 |
| Paper 2B (B.Plan) |
Maths, Aptitude, and Planning |
MCQs and Numerical Value Questions |
400 |
Commonly asked questions
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
No, there is no change in JEE Main 2026 total number of questions and marking scheme. It is the same as pervious year.
JEE Main exam is conducted in online mode as a computer based test. This is conducted in 3 different courses. The exam for B.Tech and B. Plan is completely online while the exam for B.Arch is partially online and drawing part is conducted offline.
Candidates can check JoSAA opening and closing ranks on the official website. They have to enter the details asked to check the list of courses and colleges based on the OR and CR of each counselling round.
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JEE Main 2026: Section-wise Paper Analysis
| Section |
Questions based on |
Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Maths |
Basic syllabus |
Few lengthy and tricky questions |
| Aptitude & Drawing (B.Arch) |
Questions evaluating visual perception and 2D/3D sketching skills |
Easy, although some found it to be confusing |
| Planning (B.Plan) |
Focuses on urban development issues, social awareness, and fundamental planning concepts. |
To be out soon |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Schedule
| Event |
Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Exam Start Time |
3:00 PM |
| Exam End Time |
6:00 PM |
| Duration |
3 Hours |
Commonly asked questions
There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.
Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2026. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam.
NO, it is compulsory to attempt all questions in the JEE Main exam. The JEE Main exam has negative marking and candidates must answer only those questions for which they know the correct answer. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in JEE Main that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.
JEE Main question paper is in English, Hindi and language selected when you filled application form. In total, JEE Main is in 13 languages and you can select any language out of available options. You cannot switch language of question paper during exam.
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Question Paper & Answer Key
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Expected Difficulty Level
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Apex University fills its seats via CUET or AUCET scores. AUCET is an in-house entrance test conducted for admission in UG and PG courses. Hence, aspirants do not require JEE Main scores to get admission.
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Overall, MET is easier than JEE Main since most questions are not as conceptually challenging as JEE Main. However, students face time management issues during MET.
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For getting into top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal in popular branches like CSE, students generally need a percentile of 98.5 or above. For other branches and lower-ranked NITs, a percentile of 90 to 95 may be sufficient. The specific cutoff changes from year to year depending on the number o
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There is no separate JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category at Manipal Institute of Technology.
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With 57.8 percentile in JEE Main and 73% in Class 12, your chances depend on your category, home state, and JEE rank.
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DCRUST closed its JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- All India) at 115363 for its BTech (Computer Science and Engineering). While the JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- Home state) at DCRUST closed at 70662. JEE (Main) is required to qualify the eligibility criteria at the univer
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Yes, JEE Main compulsory to get admission in BTech at Doon University. The university requires valid score in JEE Main to get admission in the four-year BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (Hons/Hons with Research).
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Shiv Nadar University BTech admissions board sets aside specific scholarship categories for top JEE Main rankers. Students with exceptionally high percentiles can qualify for direct tuition fee waivers. The exact slab criteria are updated on the website during the application cycle.
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