JEE Mains 2025: Scheme and Pattern of Exam; Check the Changes

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The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises of two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E. / B. Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and Institutions / Universities funded / recognized by participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country.

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The JEE (Main) - 2025 is being conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the next academic session.

JEE (Main) - 2025 Session 1 for Paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) will be held between 22 January and 31 January 2025 and Session 2 will be held between 01 April and 08 April 2025 tentatively.

Below is the scheme, exam pattern and marking scheme details.

JEE Main 2025 Scheme of Examination

Paper	Subjects	Type of Questions	Mode of Examination
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech.	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	Objective Type - MCQs and questions with numerical answers; equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
Paper 2A: B. Arch.	Part I: Mathematics	Objective Type - MCQs and questions with numerical answers	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
	Part II: Aptitude Test	Objective Type - MCQs	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
	Part III: Drawing Test	Questions to test drawing aptitude	Pen and Paper Based (offline), A4 size sheet
Paper 2B: B. Planning	Part I: Mathematics	Objective Type - MCQs and questions with numerical answers	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
	Part II: Aptitude Test	Objective Type - MCQs	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
	Part III: Planning-Based Questions	Objective Type - MCQs	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only

Also Read : JEE Main 2025 Application Procedure

JEE Main 2025 Pattern of Examination

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech. (CBT Mode)

Subject	Section A	Section B	Marks
Mathematics	20	5	100
Physics	20	5	100
Chemistry	20	5	100
Total	75	15	300

Important Points:

Each subject has two sections:
- Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Section B: Numerical value-type questions
Negative marking applies for incorrect answers in both sections.
Section B requires candidates to input answers using a virtual numeric keypad.

Marking Scheme for Examination

Type of Question	Correct Answer	Incorrect Answer	Unanswered/Marked for Review
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)	+4 marks	-1 mark	0 marks
Numerical Value Type Questions	+4 marks	-1 mark	0 marks

Duration of Test

Paper	Subjects	Total Time for Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates	Total Time for PwD/PwBD Candidates (with scribe)
Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.)	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics	03 hours	04 hours
Paper 2A (B. Arch)	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test	03 hours	04 hours
Paper 2B (B. Planning)	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-Based Questions	03 hours	04 hours
Paper 2A and 2B Combined	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test, and Planning-Based Questions	03 hours 30 minutes	04 hours 10 minutes