NTA has released the JEE Mains 2025 exam pattern which consists of total questions of JEE Mains, marking scheme, etc. The JEE Main exam pattern 2025 is announced through official notice on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates should be very much clear about the JEE Main test pattern 2025 and JEE Main important topics as it boosts the confidence of the student and brings the preparation to the next level.
What’s New in JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025
- JEE Main 2025 exam is a 3-hour entrance test with no breaks.
- It contains two papers: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch or B.Plan).
- Both papers will be conducted online using computers, as per NTA JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, with the exception of the B.Arch. drawing test.
- National Testing Agency has introduced negative marking in JEE Main 2025 section B.
Students should know about the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern to know about the exam mode, type of questions in JEE Main exam, total number of sections, marking scheme etc. Candidates can get the exam pattern of JEE Main 2025 from the table below.
JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)
According to the JEE Main 2025 test format, each section for paper 1 consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 10 numerical value questions, of which, only 5 must be attempted.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 for B.E/B.Tech
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-based examination |
| Test Duration | Three hours |
| Language of Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) Questions with numerical values as answers |
| No. of Sections | Three are three sections: Mathematics Physics Chemistry |
| No. of Questions | Mathematics: 30 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Physics: 30 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Chemistry: 30 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory. Total: 90 Questions (30 questions each) 75 questions need to be attempted (25 questions each) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (100 marks for each section) |
| 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. |
JEE Main 2025 exam pattern: Subject-wise distribution of marks for BE/BTech
| Subjects | Section A | Section B | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 20 | 10 (Attempt 5) | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 (Attempt 5) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 (Attempt 5) | 100 |
| JEE Main total marks | 90 | 300 | |
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025: Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Plan)
Students can check the JEE Main 2025 paper 2 exam pattern for B.Arch and B.Plan below. Both the papers will be held in online mode except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. The detailed JEE Main 2025 exam pattern for B.Arch & B.Plan (Paper 2) is given in the following tables.
JEE Main Paper 2A Exam Pattern 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode) |
| Language | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Exam Duration | Three hours |
| No. of Sections | B.Arch (Paper 2A): Part 1 – Mathematics Part 2 – Aptitude test Part 3 – Drawing test B.Plan (Paper 2B): Mathematics Aptitude test Planning test (MCQs) |
| Type of Questions | B.Arch-Type of questions for each section of B.Arch- Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical value 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 value as answers Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) |
| No. of Questions | B.Arch: 82 Questions B.Plan: 105 Questions |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| 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 there will be deduction of one mark for each wrong answer. Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks. |
JEE Main 2025 Paper Pattern: B.Arch
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 (20+10*)5 out of 10* questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered. | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 82 Questions | 400 Marks |
JEE Main 2025 Paper Pattern: B.Plan
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 (20+10*)5 out of 10* questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered. | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Planning Test | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 105 Questions | 400 Marks |
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JEE Main Paper 1 Pattern 2025–
- The test is a three-option, single-alternative multiple-choice (MCQ) exam.
- Math, Physics, and Chemistry are the three parts.
- There are 30 questions in each segment, for a total of 90 questions.
- You receive 4 marks for each question you successfully answer.
- You receive -1 points for a wrong response.
- Additionally, nothing results from not attempting the question.
- The JEE Main Paper-1 follows this fundamental format (For B.E, B.Tech Aspirants)
FAQs Related to JEE Main 2025 Paper Pattern
What will be the level of difficulty for the JEE Main 2025 exam?
There are high chances of the moderately high level of difficulty for JEE Main2025 exam due to its high competency level.
Is JEE Mains online or offline in 2025 ?
It will be conducted via online {Computer based} mode.
What are numerical questions in JEE Main 2025 exam?
As per NTA JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, numerical questions have a numerical value as an answer. These have to be generally accurate to the point of four decimals. Unlike multiple-choice questions, these answers need to be worked on and calculated by the candidates.