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 Memory Based Questions
- How to Download JEE Main April 7 Answer Key (Memory Based)
- JEE Main 2026 April 7 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF (Soon)
- JEE Main 2026: Section-wise Paper Analysis
- JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Schedule
- 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 Main 2026 will be the score that either qualifies you for JEE Advanced or for admission to NIT/IIIT/GFTI of your choice.
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.
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 mock tests are available online on nta.ac.in. Download these for free or you can also practice online. You can download JEE Main mock test papers for free from Shiksha page as well.
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 2025. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam. JEE Main previous year question paper also helps in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Solving JEE Main question papers will help in analysing the preparation level of the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Question Paper & Answer Key
This section will be updated live soon with PDFs.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main rank of 291970, you can get into NIT Calicut if you belong to the SC Home State quota category.
For this category, the highest rank admissible was 543879 (as per the last round of NIT Calicut cutoff 2025). See the table below to know which courses you can opt for.
| Course | NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 343880 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 386381 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 405588 |
| B.Tech. in Production Engineering | 449781 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Engineering | 543879 |
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Answered 4 days ago
JEE (Main) cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research, Bhopal in the closing round has ranged between 3,75,232 to 10,07,060 from 2021 to 2023.
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, students can get EIT Faridabad scholarship with 97.6 percentile in JEE Main. Applicants can get scholarship on the basis of scores in entrance exam. Check the table below to know eligiblity of scholarships offered on the basis of JEE Main scores:
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship (on tuition fee) |
|---|---|
| 95.01 percentile and above | 50% |
| 90.01 - 95 prcentile | 35% |
| 85.01 - 90 percentile | 25% |
| 80.01 - 85 percentile | 20% |
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Yes, you can get admission in BTech in Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Research without JEE (Mains) rank through College Level Counselling based on merit if there are any seats left vacant after DTE Bhopal Counselling.
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Guru Tegh Bahadur 4th Centenary Engineering College BTech admission is based on merit and entrance. Students are selected based on academic scores and JEE Main scores. However, JEE Main scores are not enough for admission. The final seat allotement for BTech is conducted through the centralised coun
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes. The syllabus overlaps heavily, and JEE preparation often covers TS EAMCET topics. Just add state-specific mock tests for better speed and familiarity.
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Any candidate who cleared Class 12th with an aggregate of less than 50% must appear for JEE Mains to qualify for Sagar Institute of Science Technology and Engineering (SISTec-E) - Sagar Group of Institutions Bhopal BTech admission. Howver, candidates who cleared Class 12th with a minimum aggregate o
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Answered 6 days ago
You might be able to get a seat at Manipal Institute of Technology with a rank of 50000 if you belong to the General AI category.
According to the Manipal Institute of Technology JEE Main cutoff 2026 for round 1, the cutoff ranged from 32577 to 102650 for the aforementioned category. Students can re
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Manipal Institute of Technology JEE Main Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations among the All India categories students.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 32577 to 102650, wherein BTech in Mathematics and Computing and B.T
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No, candidates are not required to appear in AUEE if they have secured a valid JEE Mains score. These candidates will be directly proceeded to Alliance Selection Process. Final admission is based on a combined score of last qualifying exam, entrance exam and Alliance Selection Process score.
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