FAQs on JEE Main 2025 Exam Format Changes

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a change in the pattern of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) for 2025. Check FAQs on changes.

FAQs on JEE Main 2025 Exam Format Changes

1.What is the major change in the JEE Main 2025 exam format?

Ans:The JEE Main 2025 exam will revert to its original format.   Section B of the exam will now contain 5 questions per subject, and candidates are required to answer all 5 questions. There will no longer be an option to select or skip any questions in this section.

2.Which papers are affected by this change?

Ans:The change applies to all three papers of JEE Main 2025:

• Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech
• Paper 2A: B. Arch
• Paper 2B: B. Planning

3.Will there be any options or choices in answering questions in Section B?

Ans:No, candidates will be required to attempt all 5 questions in Section B for each subject. There will be no optional or selective questions.

4.Why has this change been made to the JEE Main exam?

Ans:This decision comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 5, 2023. As a result, the optional selection of questions that was introduced during the pandemic has been discontinued, and the exam is reverting to its pre-COVID format.

5.Where can I find more information about the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern?

Ans:Detailed information on the revised JEE Main 2025 exam pattern will be available in the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) 2025, which can be accessed on the official NTA websites.

6.What are the official websites to stay updated on JEE Main 2025?

Ans:For further clarification and updates regarding JEE Main 2025, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official websites of NTA:

• www.nta.ac.in 
• https://jeemain.nta.ac.in 

7.Will this format change affect the difficulty level of the exam?

Ans:While the format is reverting to the original structure, the difficulty level of the exam will depend on the specific content and design of the questions, which will be detailed in the Information Bulletin.

8.Are there any other changes expected in the JEE Main 2025 exam?

Ans:At the moment, the change regarding Section B is the most significant update. However, candidates should refer to the upcoming Information Bulletin for comprehensive details and any other modifications.

Also Read: JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 Changed

Published date : 18 Oct 2024 03:08PM