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The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a crucial test for students aiming to enter top engineering colleges in India. In 2025, the exam pattern has undergone significant changes that candidates should be aware of to prepare effectively.
JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, particularly affecting Section B of the papers. Previously, Section B included optional questions, allowing students to choose which ones to answer. However, starting in 2025, all questions in Section B are mandatory. This change applies to all three papers:
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Focuses on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject has 25 questions, totaling 75 questions. Section A contains 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Paper 2A (B.Arch): Includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test. The Mathematics section follows the same pattern as Paper 1, with 20 MCQs and 5 NVT questions, all compulsory. The Aptitude Test consists of 50 MCQs, and the Drawing Test has 2 questions.
- Paper 2B (B.Planning): Comprises Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-Based Questions. The Mathematics and Aptitude sections are similar to those in Paper 2A. The Planning section includes 25 MCQs.
The New Exam Pattern’s Advantages
According to NTA, pupils will benefit from the new pattern in the following ways.
- Candidates will get two chances to enhance their exam marks if they cannot put in their best effort on the first try.
- Students will gain first-hand experience taking an examination on their first attempt and be aware of their mistakes, which they can correct on their second attempt.
This will lower the likelihood of dropping a year, and droppers will not have to waste a full year.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-based examination |
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Test Duration |
Three hours |
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Language of Examination |
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
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Type of Questions |
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No. of Sections |
Three are three sections:
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No. of Questions |
Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each) |
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Total Marks |
300 Marks (100 marks for each section) |
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JEE Main Marking Scheme |
MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. |
Paper 2 of the JEE Main Exam in 2025 (B.Arch & B.Plan)
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Exam patterns for B.Arch and B.Plan are available here for those interested in appearing in JEE Main 2025 paper 2. Except for the Drawing component in the B.Arch. paper, both papers will be held online. The IIT JEE Main 2025 exam pattern for Paper 2 is shown in the tables below.
JEE Main Paper 2A Exam Pattern 2025
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode) |
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Language |
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
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Exam Duration |
Three hours |
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Total No. of Sections |
B.Arch (Paper 2A):
B.Plan (Paper 2B):
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Type of Questions |
B.Arch- Type of questions for each section of B.Arch- Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical values as answers Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions Drawing- Drawing aptitude B.Planning- Type of questions for each section of B.Planning- Mathematics- MCQs and questions with numerical values as answers Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) |
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Total No. of Questions |
B.Arch: 82 Questions B.Plan: 105 Questions |
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Total Marks |
400 Marks |
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Marking Scheme |
MCQs: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: Students will be given four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks. |
JEE Main 2025 Paper Pattern: B.Arch
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Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
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Mathematics |
25 (20+10*) 5 out of 10* questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered. |
100 |
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Aptitude |
50 |
200 |
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Drawing Test |
2 |
100 |
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Total |
82 Questions |
400 Marks |
JEE Main Exam Pattern FAQs
What are the numerical questions on the JEE Main 2025 exam?
According to the JEE Main test pattern, numerical questions require a numerical value as an answer, which must be exact to four decimals.
Is there a sample of how numerical questions in JEE Main 2025 will be asked?
Candidates can use the previous year's JEE Advanced question papers to gain a general concept of the exam. These must be calculated by the candidates, and the decreased value must be entered.
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