JEE Main B.Arch/B.Plan Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern: The NTA has released the JEE Mains exam pattern 2026. Candidates preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 can check here exam pattern to understand total number of questions in JEE Main, time duration, and marking scheme of the question paper.
JEE Main 2026 consists of three papers: Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlan). The JEE Main exam for B.E./B. Tech (Paper 1) will consist of three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics consisting of 75 MCQs carrying 300 marks, and the test will be conducted online as a computer-based test. JEE Main Paper 2A will consist of 77 questions carrying 400 marks, and the BPlan paper will have 100 MCQs of 400 marks. JEE Main Paper 2 will be conducted online except the drawing section of Paper 2A, which is conducted offline.
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- JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
- How Many Question are there in JEE Mains?
- JEE Main Total Marks: Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan
- JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BTech/BE (Paper 1)
- JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)
- JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BPlan (Paper 2B)
- Important Topics in JEE Main 2026
- JEE Main Syllabus 2026
- JEE Main Mock Test 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
Candidates can check the table below to get an overview of the JEE Main exam pattern for all three papers.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Aspect |
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
Paper 2A (BArch) |
Paper 2B (BPlan) |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based) |
Mathematics & Aptitude: Online Drawing: Offline |
Online (Computer-Based) |
| Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based Questions |
| Total Duration |
3 hours |
3 hours |
3 hours |
| Total Marks |
300 marks (100 per subject) |
400 marks |
400 marks |
| Number of Questions |
Physics - 25 Chemistry - 25 Mathematics - 25 |
Math- 25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs), Aptitude- 50, Drawing- 2 |
Math- 25 (20 MCQs + 5 NVQs) Aptitude- 50 Planning- 25 |
| Numerical Value Questions |
5 per subject, all compulsory |
5 in Math, attempt all 5 |
5 in Math, all compulsory |
| Question Types |
20 MCQs + 5 Numerical (per subject) |
MCQs (Math & Aptitude), Drawing Tasks (pen & paper) |
MCQs + Numerical Value + Planning-based questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Languages Offered |
Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. |
Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. |
Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, etc. |
Is there any change in JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026?
No, there is no change in the exam pattern of JEE Mains 2026. The NTA made updates to its pattern in 2025, and as per the new pattern, section B of the JEE Main Question Paper for BE/BTech have no optional questions. There will be only 5 questions per subject in Section B, and students must answer all 5 questions. Similarly, in Papers 2A and 2B, there will be no optional questions in the Mathematics section of Section B.
How Many Question are there in JEE Mains?
JEE Main Total Marks: Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan
The table given below provides details of the marking scheme and total marks of JEE Main 2026 exam for Paper 1 & Paper 2.
| Particulars |
BE/BTech Marking Scheme |
BArch Marking Scheme |
BPlan Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
+4 (Four marks awarded) |
| Incorrect Answer |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
-1 (One mark deducted) |
| Un-attempted Question |
0 (No marks deducted) |
0 (No marks deducted) |
0 (No marks deducted) |
| Marks per section
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Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks |
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks = 100 marks |
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks |
JEE Main 2026 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern, and the marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and explanations for Free.
Free JEE Main 2026 Mock TestJEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BTech/BE (Paper 1)
Candidates can check here the complete details of JEE Main 2026 exam pattern. The NTA has not made any changes in the exam pattern this year. The table below covers all the important components of JEE Main Pattern for Paper-1 (BTech):
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BTech (Paper 1)
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam mode |
Online (computer-based) |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) 4 hours for PwD candidates |
| Type of questions |
MCQs: 4 options with only 1 correct option Numerical Value Questions: Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value |
| Section A (MCQ) |
Mathematics: 20 |
| Section B (Numerical Value) |
Mathematics: 5 In Section B, candidates have to attempt all five questions from each section. |
| How many questions are in JEE Mains |
75 |
| JEE Mains Total Marks |
300 marks |
| Language of paper |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
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Commonly asked questions
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 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.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)
Candidates preparing for the Architecture paper can check details of the exam pattern for Paper 2A (BArch) here.
JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern (BArch)
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam mode |
Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test) |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Sections |
Mathematics (Part I) 20 MCQ and 5 Numerical Value Questions |
| Number of questions |
77 |
| Type of questions |
Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective-type questions Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and sketching skills |
| Total Marks of JEE Mains |
400 marks (Drawing section will be of a total of 100 marks, marking of every question will be given along with it) |
| Language of paper |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main exam is held for 3 hours continuously without any break. Candidates are allowed to leave exam hall only after 3 hours of the test are over.
Students are not allowed to carry calculators inside the exam centre in JEE Main exam. Students can use the virtual calculator available on the screen during the exam. Virtual calculators will be available on the computer screen of students during the JEE Main exam.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BPlan (Paper 2B)
Candidates can check here the exam pattern of Paper 2B (BPlan) to know marking scheme, total number of questions, exam duration and other aspects of question paper.
JEE Main BPlan Exam Pattern
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Number of sections and subjects |
3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-Based Questions) |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Sections |
Mathematics: 20 questions and 5 Numerical Value Questions Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25 |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Type of questions |
Mathematics and Aptitude Planning-Based Questions - Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Total Marks of JEE Mains |
400 |
| Language of paper |
Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Important Topics in JEE Main 2026
Candidates can check here for details about important chapters in JEE Main 2026, which should be prepared for the exam. The JEE Main important chapters have been compiled based on the previous year's weightage of topics in the JEE Main exam 2026.
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JEE Main Syllabus 2026
JEE Main Mock Test 2026
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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
Commonly asked questions
The difficulty level of JEE Main exam is a little high than the class 12 board exams. Students who are studying in class 12 can score good marks in JEE Main by studying a little extra for the JEE. Students who have studied NCERT textbooks of Physics Chemistry and Mathematics thoroughly can get good marks. The joint Entrance Examination, popularly known as JEE Main is for admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for B.Tech and architecture courses in India.
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.
National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main exam in a total of 13 languages. The languages in which paper is conducted are Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi English and Gujarati. Students can select the language of their choice from the available options while filling the application form. The language of JEE Main question paper during the exam will be available in 3 languages- English Hindi and the language selected by the candidates. The language of paper can be switched among these 3 languages during the exam.
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