December 11, 2024
Summary: Are you curious about the JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern 2025? The NTA will reveal all on their official site! While we await the schedule, dive into the JEE Main Paper 2 pattern for 2025 to get a head start on your preparations.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made a few changes to the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern. As per the new JEE Main B.Arch exam pattern, section B's marking scheme for JEE mains paper 2 will also have a negative marking from this year.
Understanding the JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern and syllabus is vital for securing good grades in the entrance exam. Paper 2 of the JEE Main exam consists of two parts: Paper 2A for B. Arch programs and Paper 2B for B.Plan programs.
Discover insights into JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern for B. Arch and B. Plan programs.
Last year, the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam was conducted in two sessions, i.e., January and April 2024.
Referring to the analysis of the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 exam pattern, the JEE Main B Arch question paper pattern included three sections: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing.
The JEE Main Paper 2 exam is conducted for 400 marks.
As said above, section B of both B. Arch and B. Plan will have a negative marking of -1 mark for each wrongly answered question.
Check: How to download the JEE Main Admit Card
Both B.Arch and B.Planning papers are conducted online except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. The drawing part is performed offline, i.e., pen and paper.
According to the JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus, the B. Arch entrance exam will mainly test your mathematics, aptitude, and drawing skills.
The JEE Main paper will have 82 questions, including 30 questions (20 MCQs & 10 Numerical Value Questions) from mathematics, 50 questions from aptitude, and two questions on drawing.
Each question carries four marks, and there is a negative marking for Sections A and B of the mathematics section.
Particulars | JEE Main Paper 2 Pattern 2025 Details |
Mode of Examination | Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch |
Medium of Examination | 13 languages |
Duration of Examination | 3 hours for general, 4 hours for PwD aspirants |
Number of Sections | Mathematics; Aptitude test; Drawing test |
Type of Questions | Mathematics - Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical values as answers; |
Aptitude - Multiple-choice questions | |
Drawing - Drawing aptitude | |
Number of questions | 82 |
Total Marks for JEE Mains Paper 2 | 400 Marks |
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Check out the table below to know the detailed marking scheme for the B. Arch program.
As the session 2 exam is approaching, knowing the marking scheme will help enhance your last-minute preparation for the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam.
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 30 (20+10*) | 100 |
Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
Total | 82 | 400 Marks |
*5 out of 10 questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered.
Check: Important drawing questions with answers for JEE Main Paper 2 Exam
To pursue B. Planning programs, you must appear for the JEE Main Paper 2B.
As per the JEE Main Paper 2 Question Pattern, the question paper for JEE Main Paper 2 includes 105 questions, each with four marks. Also, there is a negative mark for each wrong answer.
Check out the detailed paper pattern from the post below and enhance your preparation for the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam 2025.
Particulars | JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern Details |
Mode of Examination | Computer-based examination |
Medium of Examination | 13 languages |
Duration of Examination | 3 hours for general, 4 hours for PwD aspirants |
Number of Sections | Mathematics; Aptitude test; Planning test |
Type of Questions | Mathematics - Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical values as answers |
Aptitude - Multiple-choice questions | |
Planning - Multiple-choice questions | |
Number of Questions | 105 Questions |
Total Marks | 400 Marks |
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According to the JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern, the mathematics section includes 30 questions (20 MCQs and ten numerical value questions), 50 questions from aptitude, and 25 questions from the planning section.
The exam is for 400 marks. In the mathematics section, you have to attempt only 25 questions out of 30.
The below table explains the marking scheme for the B.Planning course. As per the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern, you can attempt five out of 10 numerical questions in the mathematics section.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 30 (20+10*) | 100 |
Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
Planning Test | 25 | 100 |
Total | 105 | 400 |
*5 out of 10 questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered.
Check: Trends and difficulty level of JEE Main Paper 2 Exam
If you and other aspirants score the same marks in the B. planning exam, the NTA will follow the tie-breaking procedure as explained below while preparing the merit list:
Check: Important aptitude questions for JEE Main Paper 2 exam
Sections A and B of the mathematics section will also have negative marking forms this year.
Check out the table below for a brief look at the marking scheme for the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam.
Question | Marks |
Correct answer or the most appropriate Answer | +4 Marks |
Wrong Answer | -1 Mark |
Un-attempted Questions | No Marks |
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The JEE Main Paper 2 exam is conducted in 13 languages per the revised exam pattern. Check out the table below to know the medium of the JEE Main Paper 2 Question Paper.
Language | Exam Centres |
English | All Examination Centres |
Hindi | All Exam Centres in India |
English and Assamese | Exam Centres in Assam |
English and Bengali | Exam Centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Andaman & Nicobar Island |
English and Gujarati | Exam Centres in Gujarat, Daman, Diu, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli |
English and Kannada | Exam Centres in Karnataka |
English and Marathi | Exam Centres in Maharashtra |
English and Malayalam | Exam Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
English and Odia | Exam Centres in Odisha |
English and Punjabi | Exam Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi |
English and Tamil | Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Island |
English and Telugu | Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
English and Urdu | All Exam Centres in India |
Check: JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Day Instructions
Suppose you and other aspirants clear the JEE Main Paper 2 eligibility criteria and score the same marks in the JEE Main Paper 2 exam. In that case, the NTA will follow the tie-breaking procedure as explained below while preparing the merit list:
For students targeting JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Plan), understanding the revised exam pattern, including the new negative marking scheme, is crucial. This guide focuses on strategic preparation for JEE Main and effective resource utilization to ace the exam.
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