Question pattern for JEE 2026 — same as 2025 or different?

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Yes, the question pattern for JEE Main 2026 is highly expected to be the same as the one used in 2025.

While the final confirmation will only be available in the official Information Bulletin released by the NTA (National Testing Agency), the exam structure has been stable for the past few years. You should base your preparation strategy on the current, established pattern.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern (Paper 1)

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Question Types	1. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 2. Numerical Value Type (NVT) Questions
Questions per Subject	30 (20 MCQs + 10 NVT)
Questions to Attempt	25 per subject (All 20 MCQs + Any 5 out of 10 NVT)
Total Questions	90
Total Questions to Attempt	75
Total Marks	300

Expected Marking Scheme

The marking scheme is crucial for your strategy, especially with the inclusion of negative marking in the numerical section.

MCQs:
- +4 for a correct answer.
- -1 for an incorrect answer.
Numerical Value Questions:
- +4 for a correct answer.
- -1 for an incorrect answer.
Unattempted Questions:
- 0 marks.

The internal choice in the Numerical Value section (attempting any 5 out of 10) is a key strategic element. You should continue your preparation by practicing both MCQs and numerical problems in a timed environment to get used to this stable and predictable pattern.

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