JET Undergraduate Courses Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Jain Entrance Test 2026 ( JET )
Exam On - 9 Apr '26
JET 2026 Exam Pattern: Jain University has released the JET exam pattern for the exam to be held in upcoming months. Candidates should check the test pattern of JET 2026 to know the types of questions, duration, and marking scheme. Check the exam pattern for JET MBA, JET UG and JET PG below.
- JET 2026 Exam Pattern for MBA
- JET 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Courses
- JET Sample Papers
- JET 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Courses
JET 2026 Exam Pattern for MBA
Check the exam pattern for Jain Entrance Test 2026 below:
- Maximum Marks: 120
- Total Questions: 120
- Test Duration: 120 minutes
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking
| Sections | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Section B: Data Analysis | 25 | 25 |
| Section C: Mathematical Skills | 25 | 25 |
| Section D: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Section E: Indian & Global Environment | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Commonly asked questions
Jet exam is of low difficulty level. It doesn't take much to prepare for the exam as the syllabus included is from subjects studied in previous academic course.
JET exam syllabus for MBA includes Reading Comprehension, Data Analysis, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning and Indian & Global Environment. JET exam syllabus for UG courses includes Reading Comprehension, Basic Maths, GK and subject specific topics.
JET 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Courses
Exam pattern of JET UG online entrance test in remote proctored mode for various UG courses is as follows:
- B.Com (Regular), B.Com (for Professional Courses) and B.Com with Global Certifications
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- Corporate BBA, BBA-Strategic Finance, BBA-Finance & Accounting, BBA-WOW, BBA-Branding and Advertising, BBA-Events, Entertainment, and Media Management, BBA-Sports Management and Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- BSc-BcGBt/CMBt; BSc- PMC/RePC/Data Science/Computational Biology; BSc-Animation/Gaming & DFM BSc-Forensic Science (for Professional Course & Global Certifications); BSc Interior Design
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- BCA-Electives & BCA-Specialization
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- BA- OPJ / PSE / Psychology / Economics / Economics and Public Policy / Communicative English, HRM & Employee Relations; B.A (Professional)- Journalism & Mass Communication
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- Allied Healthcare & Sciences - All UG Programs (B.Sc / BCA / BMS)
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- Creative Arts & Design - All UG Courses (B.Sc / B.A)
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I: Subject Based |
25 (2 Marks each) |
MCQs |
50 |
| Part II: Subject Based-Descriptive |
05 (10 Marks each) |
Descriptive |
50 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports, Bachelor of Sports Science and Bachelor of Physiotherapy
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| Subject Based |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Number of Questions to be Answered |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs & General Knowledge |
25 |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| Basic Mathematics & Arts |
25 |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| Subject Based |
25 |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| Visualization |
4 |
1 |
Drawing Based |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
|||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
|||
- BDes
| Section |
Total Number of Questions |
Number of Questions to be Answered |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1. General Knowledge |
15 |
10 |
MCQs |
10 |
| A2. Basic Mathematics |
15 |
10 |
MCQs |
10 |
| A3. Basic Science |
15 |
10 |
MCQs |
10 |
| B. Logical Perception |
10 |
10 |
MCQs |
40 |
| C. Scenario Visualization |
2 |
2 |
Drawing Based |
30 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
|||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
|||
Commonly asked questions
Test duration of JET exam is 120 minutes. There is no sectional time limit, so candidates need to make a time management strategy of their own. The plan must be such that they spend enough time on all sections of the exam.
It is compulsory to attempt all questions or all sections. Not attempting GK section will affect your overall score negatively as it is of 40 marks.
JET Sample Papers
Shiksha has provided JET sample papers for BTech exam below. Sample papers for other courses will be provided soon.
| JET BTECH SAMPLE PAPER 1 | JET BTECH SAMPLE PAPER 3 |
| JET BTECH SAMPLE PAPER 2 | JET BTECH SAMPLE PAPER 4 |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, you can crack JET exam without coaching as the syllabus has familiar subjects that you have studied in HSc. Moreover, the difficulty level of JET is easy so you can prepare by practicing sample papers only.
Yes, the syllabus of JET exam is different for each course. While Reading Comprehension, Maths and General Knowledge is common for all courses, one section of syllabus is subject specific.
JET 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Courses
Exam pattern of JET PG online entrance test for various PG courses is as follows:
MCA, M.Sc-IT, M.Sc-Animation, M.Sc.-Forensic Science, M.Sc.-Psychology, PGD Psychology, M.Sc.-Chemistry, M.Sc.-Physics, MA-Economics, M.Sc-Cellular Molecular Oncology, M.Sc-Stem Cell Technologies, M.Sc Medical Lab Technologies, M.Sc - Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Sc-Clinical Psychology, Master of Performing Arts- Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam), Classical Carnatic Music, MSc Digital Forensics and Information Security, MA in Public Policy and Governance :
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Basic Mathematics |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
MSc - Biotechnology, MSc - Biochemistry & MSc - Microbiology
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C.Basic Biology |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
MA English
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Literature Based |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| C. Language Based |
30 |
MCQs |
30 |
| D. Language Usage |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
MA - Journalism & Mass Communication
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reading Comprehension |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| B. Subject Based |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| C. Language Skills |
20 |
MCQs |
20 |
| D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
40 |
MCQs |
40 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
Creative Arts & Design - All PG Programs
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Type |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I: Subject Based |
25 (2 Marks each) |
MCQs |
50 |
| Part II: Subject Based-Descriptive |
05 (10 Marks each) |
Descriptive |
50 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
||
| Duration of the Online Written Test |
120 Minutes |
||
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Commonly asked questions
Math is an important section of JET exam for all courses, so it is not advisable to skip it. Moreover, it carries about 20 marks so not attempting any question from Math section may affect the overall result.
JET exam is MCQ based test of 120 minutes or 2 hours. The number of questions range from 100 to 120. Every question carries 1 mark. Candidates have to attempt all questions.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
After JET result, qualifying candidates have to prepare and clear the selection round which include personal interview and counselling (for BTech). For MBA, candidates have to appear for personal interview, essay writing and micro presentation for MBA.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, JET syllabus is not difficulty as it pertains to the subjects studied in previously. BTech exam has syllabus same as PCB. Other UG courses syllabus for JET includes topics studied in class 11 and 12. For MBA course exam, the syllabus is same as other entrances – quants, English, reasoning.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Sectional weightage of JET exam (MBA course) is:
Sections | No. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Section A: Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
Section B: Data Analysis | 25 | 25 |
Section C: Mathematical Skills | 25 | 25 |
Section D: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Section E: Indian & Global Environment | 25 | 25 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, every JET exam has a new set of questions. Repetition of questions is rarely noted. Unique questions in every set allows fair evaluation of every candidate.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
JET application fee is INR 600 for all courses. Candidates have to pay it through credit/debit card or net banking at the time of form submission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
JET exam is held in multiple phases every year. Candidates have to register for the exam phase wise. Two main phases of JET exam are January and April.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The level of Math questions are not too difficult so it will not be a challenge to you if you have not studied the subject in class 11-12. Just go through the basics of Geometry, Algebra and Arithmetic of Class 9 and 10, and it should be enough.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Maximum marks in JET exam is 120. Every questions carries 1 mark for correct attempt and 0 for incorrect attempt.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
JET exam is MCQ based test of 120 minutes or 2 hours. The number of questions range from 100 to 120. Every question carries 1 mark. Candidates have to attempt all questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
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