JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026: Check Total Questions, Marks, Marking Scheme Here

Q: What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

Questions in the JEE Main exam are of two types Multiple choice questions - Each question will have 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Candidates have to select the correct answer out of the 4 available options. Numerical Ability Question - In these type of questions, no options are provided. Candidates have to solve the question and write its answer using keyword and mouse. Answer to these questions will be a numerical value.

Q: Is there any change in marking scheme and total number of questions in JEE Main 2026?

The exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 has not been announced yet. As per the current exam pattern, the Paper 1 exam has 75 questions, 25 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In Paper 2A and 2B, the total number of questions are 77 and 100, respectively. The total marks of JEE Main Paper 1 is 300, for Paper 2A and 2B its 400.

Q: What is the difficulty level of JEE exam? What is it all about?

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.

Q: Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?

Question paper during the exam will be visible in English, Hindi and the language selected by the candidate while filling the JEE Main application form. Candidates can switch the language of question paper between the default languages which is English Hindi and selected language in the application. In total, JEE Main is conducted in 13 languages and candidates have the option to select any language out of the available options. Candidates cannot switch the language of question paper between all 13 languages during the exam.

Q: In how many languages JEE Main exam is conducted?

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.

Q: Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking provision. As per the current exam pattern of JEE Main, 4 marks is awarded for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q: Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?

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.

Q: Will there be any break in JEE Main 2026 exam?

The total duration of JEE Main exam is 3 hours and the exam is conducted continuous without any break. Candidates have to enter the exam hall as per the scheduled time and can leave exam hall only after the completion of paper. The exam will have a total of 75 questions from 3 subjects, Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q: How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?

As per the current JEE Main pattern, the Paper 1 exam have a total of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 are multiple choice questions and 5 are questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also, all 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours. The total marks of JEE Main exam is 300.

Q: Is there any change in JEE Main 2026 exam pattern?

No, NTA has not announced any change in JEE Main 2026 exam pattern. However, NTA made changes in JEE Main exam pattern in 2025. As per the current JEE exam pattern, the total number of questions in JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/BTech) are 75, 25 each from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also, there are no optional question in section B in any subject. Students will need to answer all 5 questions in section B from all three subjects. The marking scheme and total marks remain the same.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern: The NTA will soon release the JEE Mains exam pattern 2026. Candidates preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 exam can check here the previous year's exam pattern to understand total number of questions in JEE Main, time duration, and marking scheme of the JEE Mains question paper.

The JEE Main exam 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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Table of content

JEE Main Exam Pattern Overview
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)
JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern: Total Number of Questions
Important Topics in JEE Main 2026
JEE Main Syllabus 2026
JEE Main Mock Test 2025
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

JEE Main Exam Pattern Overview

Candidates can check the table below to get an overview of the JEE Mains exam pattern for all three papers. Candidates must note that this detail is based on the exam pattern released by the NTA last year.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

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 exam for Paper 1 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

Q: Is there any change in marking scheme and total number of questions in JEE Main 2026?

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BTech/BE (Paper 1)

Candidates can check here the complete details of JEE Main exam pattern provided by the NTA. The JEE Main exam pattern was changed in 2025 and new pattern of exam is given below. The table below covers all the important components of JEE Main Pattern for Paper-1 (BTech):

JEE Main Exam Pattern 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 Physics: 20 Chemistry: 20
Section B (Numerical Value)	Mathematics: 5 Physics: 5 Chemistry: 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

Q: What are the numerical value questions in JEE Main exam?

Q: How is JEE Main conducted, online or offline?

Q: Do I need to attempt all the questions in JEE Main exam?

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)

The details of the JEE Main exam pattern for Paper 2A (BArch) are given here. Candidates appearing in the JEE Main Paper 2A can check the details to understand the exam pattern and prepare for the exam accordingly.

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 Aptitude Test (Part II) 50 Drawing Test (Part III) 02
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

Q: Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?

Q: Will there be any break in JEE Main 2026 exam?

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for BPlan (Paper 2B)

Candidates can check here the JEE Main exam pattern for Paper 2B (BPlan). It will help candidates to understand the various aspects of the exam and prepare for the exam in a planned manner.

JEE Main Exam Pattern (BPlan)

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many questions are asked in JEE Main exam?

Q: Is there any change in JEE Main 2026 exam pattern?

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan

The table given below provides details of the marking scheme of the 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	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.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern: Total Number of Questions

JEE Main 2026 will have three separate papers for BTech, BArch, and BPlan. The total no of questions will be different for each of these papers. The breakup of subject-wise questions is given below.

Total Questions in JEE Mains Paper-1 (BTech)

There will be a total of 75 questions in JEE Main Paper 1. The paper is conducted by the NTA for admission to BTech courses. Check the table below for the details related to the total questions in JEE Mains Paper-1 (BTech).

Subjects in Paper-1	Section-A	Section-B	Question Paper Design
Mathematics	20	5	Each subject will have two sections, sections A and B. Section A will have Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Numerical Value Questions. There will be no negative marking for Section B
Physics	20	5
Chemistry	20	5
Total	75

Total Questions in JEE Mains Paper-2A (BArch)

There will be a total of 77 questions in JEE Main Paper-2A. The paper is conducted by the NTA for admission to BArch courses. Check the table below for the details related to the total questions in JEE Mains Paper-2A (BArch)

Subjects in Paper-2A (BArch)	Section-A	Section-B	Question Paper Design
Mathematics – Part I	20	5	Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value There will be negative marking for Section B
Aptitude Test – Part II	50	-
Drawing Test – Part III	02	-
Total	77

Total Questions in JEE Mains Paper-2B (BPlan)

There will be a total of 77 questions in JEE Main Paper-2B. The paper is conducted by the NTA for admission to BPlan courses. Check the table below for the details related to the total questions in JEE Mains Paper-2B (BPlan):

Subjects in Paper-2B (BPlanning)	Section-A	Section-B	Question Paper Design
Mathematics – Part I	20	5	Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value In Section B, candidates have to attempt all five questions out of 5.
Aptitude Test – Part II	50	-
Planning-Based Questions – Part III	25	-
Total	100

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.

Mathematics
Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Circles and Family of Circles, Sequence and Series, Probability, Vectors, Quadratic equations and expressions, Complex numbers, Matrices, Parabola, Hyperbola in coordinate geometry Functions Limits Continuity and Differentiability Application of derivatives and Definite integral in calculus.
Physics
Current Electricity & Heat Transfer, Dimensional Analysis, Gravitation & Electrostatics, Geometrical Optics Waves & Sounds, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Rotational Dynamics Electromagnetic Induction.
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry: Mole concept & the concept of equivalents, Redox reactions, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics, and Chemical Equilibrium Organic Chemistry: Carbonyl Compounds & their Derivatives Inorganic Chemistry: Coordination chemistry, Chemical bonding, and Qualitative analysis

JEE Main Syllabus 2026

JEE Main 2026 for BTech/BE, BArch, and BPlan are divided into three sections. Check the three sections below for all three papers.

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, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions

⇒ Download JEE Main Syllabus 2026 here for all three papers.

JEE Main Mock Test 2025

The exam body, NTA, releases the JEE Main mock tests on its official website, and to access the mock tests, candidates will have to register on the official website. Candidates can attempt the JEE Main mock tests from the official website - nta.ac.in/Quiz it has a timer and all the restrictions of the real JEE exam pattern to give candidates a real exam-like feel. These JEE Main mock tests are free of cost. To prepare for the JEE Main effectively, candidates must attempt mock tests, as it will help them identify their weak areas and strengthen them before the exam. The JEE Mains mock tests will also help them to increase their question-solving ability, speed, and accuracy.