JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Check Revised Pattern, Marking Scheme & Types of Questions

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Exam Pattern for JEE Main 2024 online. To find out what to expect in the JEE Main 2024 exam, candidates should visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in and check the information bulletin. The exam pattern for JEE Main 2024 includes information about how long the test will be, how it’s scored, the subjects covered, the total possible marks, and other important details.

There will be two papers in the JEE Main 2024 exam: Paper 1 for BTech/BE and Paper 2 for BArch/BPlan. Paper 2 is held separately for BArch and BPlan, and is further divided into two papers, Paper 2A and 2B. With the exception of paper 2A’s drawing portion, which is done offline, the JEE Main exam is administered online. To ensure there are no surprises on exam day, candidates must be aware of the exam pattern in order to prepare for the test.

In the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern, you’ll find that the test will consist of a total of 90 questions. These questions will cover the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Out of the 90 questions, 20 will be of the multiple-choice type, and the remaining 10 will require numerical value answers. In addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati, the exam will be administered in thirteen languages: Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Scroll down the page to know about the JEE main exam pattern in detail.

JEE Main Exam Format

JEE Main has two types of papers: Paper-1 for BE/BTech courses and Paper-2, which is divided into Paper-2A for B.Arch and Paper-2B for B.Planning. Students can choose either Paper-1 or Paper-2, depending on their course preference. The way the exam is structured is a bit different for these papers, but the general pattern is the same for both the January and April sessions in 2024.

For Paper-1 (for BE/BTech), each subject has 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 10 numerical value questions. You only need to answer 5 out of these numerical questions. If you want more information about the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern, you can find it in the article below.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

Check the JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) in the table given below. 

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-based Examination
JEE Main Time Duration	3 hrs
Language of Examination	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Type of Questions	Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Questions with numerical values as answers.
No. of Sections	Three sections: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
JEE Mains Total Questions	Mathematics: 30 (20+10) – 10 Questions with answers as numerical values. Out of 10 questions, 5 are compulsory. Physics: 30 (20+10) – 10 Questions with answers as numerical values. Out of 10 questions, 5 are compulsory. Chemistry: 30 (20+10) – 10 Questions with answers as numerical values. Out of 10 questions, 5 are compulsory. Total- 90 Questions (30 questions in each section)
JEE Mains Total Marks	300 Marks (100 marks for each section)
JEE Mains Negative Marking	MCQs: Four marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: Four marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each wrong answer.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 Marks Distribution

JEE Main 2024 Paper-1 question distribution:

• Total Questions: 90 questions
• Number of Questions to be Answered: 75 questions (you can choose which 75 to answer)
• Each Subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) will have two sections:
• Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Section B: 10 Numerical Value Type Questions
• In Section B, candidates must attempt 5 questions out of the 10 provided.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 Number of Questions

Subject	Section A (MCQs)	Section B (Numerical Value)	Total Marks
Mathematics	20	10 (need to answer 5)	100
Physics	20	10 (need to answer 5)	100
Chemistry	20	10 (need to answer 5)	100

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2 B.Arch & B.Plan

If you’re a student thinking about appearing for the B.Arch and B.Planning entrance exam, it’s essential to understand the exam pattern. JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 is primarily an online exam, except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. To prepare effectively, it’s vital to know the total number of questions, marks, and the marking scheme for this exam. In the following tables, we’ll provide you with a detailed overview of the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern for Paper 2.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2A

Check the JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern for Paper 2A in the table given below. 

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-based examination for all sections except for Drawing in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode)
Language	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Exam Duration	3 hrs
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 tests (MCQs)
Type of Questions	B.Arch – Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical value as answers, Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions, Drawing- Drawing aptitude, B.Planning- Mathematics- MCQs and questions with numerical value as answers, Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions), Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)
JEE Mains Total Questions	B.Arch: 82 Questions, B.Plan: 105 Questions
JEE Mains Total Marks	400 Marks
JEE Mains Marking Scheme	MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer. Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for B Arch

In the “Mathematics” section, 30 questions are included, with 20 being multiple-choice questions and 10 being questions with numerical value answers. Out of these 10 questions with numerical value answers, candidates have to answer 5.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30 ( 20+10*)	100
Aptitude	50	200
Drawing Test	2	100
Total	82 Questions	400 Marks

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for B Plan

Check the JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for BPlan in the table given below: 

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30 ( 20+10*)	100
Aptitude	50	200
Drawing Test	25	100
Total	105 Questions	400 Marks

JEE Main 2023 Marking Scheme for BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan

The JEE Main 2024 exam marking scheme for Papers 1 and 2 is detailed in the table below.

Particulars	BE/BTech Marking Scheme	BArch Marking Scheme	BPlan Marking Scheme
Correct Answer	+4 (Four marks awarded)	+4 (Four marks awarded)	+4 (Four marks awarded)
Incorrect Answer	-1 (One mark deducted)	-1 (One mark deducted)	-1 (One mark deducted)
Un-attempted Question	0 (No marks deducted)	0 (No marks deducted)	0 (No marks deducted)
Marks per section	Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks	Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks = 100 marks	Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks

JEE Main Paper Medium

The National Education Policy (NEP) states that the JEE Main exam will be offered in 13 languages starting in 2021. They are listed in the following order:

S. No.	Language	Examination Centres
1	English	All Examination Centres
2	Hindi	All Examination Centres in India
3	English and Assamese	Examination Centres in Assam
4	English and Bengali	Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
5	English and Gujarati	Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
6	English and Kannada	Examination Centres in Karnataka
7	English and Marathi	Examination Centres in Maharashtra
8	English and Malayalam	Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
9	English and Odia	Examination Centres in Odisha
10	English and Punjabi	Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi
11	English and Tamil	Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
12	English and Telugu	Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
13	English and Urdu	All Examination Centres in India

Candidates should be aware that when completing the online application form, they have the option to select the language of the question paper. According to NTA, there is no way to modify it in the future. Furthermore, the English version of all JEE Main question papers will be considered final for accuracy of the questions.

Benefits of the New Exam Pattern

NTA claims that the new pattern will benefit students in the ways listed below.

• If a candidate is unable to give their best effort on one try, they will have two chances to improve their exam scores.
• Students who take the exam for the first time will experience it firsthand and will be aware of their mistakes, which they can fix for the next time.
• This will lessen the likelihood of a year-long drop, and droppers won’t have to waste a full year.
• No one will have to wait a full year if they miss the exam due to uncontrollable circumstances (like the Board exam).
• A candidate does not have to show up for both sessions. On the other hand, a candidate’s JEE Main 2024 NTA Scores will be taken into account for the merit list/ranking if they show up for one session.

JEE Main Syllabus 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main syllabus and JEE Exam pattern on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. It’s crucial for students preparing for the Joint Entrance Exam to know what’s in the JEE Main syllabus and how the exam is structured. This information helps them plan their study schedule and focus on the key topics. So, having a good understanding of the syllabus and the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern is a must for aspiring candidates.

JEE Main Exam Schedule

The NTA released the exam schedule for JEE Main 2024. These are the dates for the JEE Main exam.

Date of Examination	(Session 1): Between 24th January and 1st February, 2024 (Session 2): Between 1st April, 2024 and 15th April, 2024

The JEE Main exam is conducted in two shifts. The timing details are given below.

Timing of Examination	First Shift	Second Shift
For B.E./B.Tech	9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.	3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
For B.Arch	9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.	3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
For B.Planning	9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.	3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
For both B.Arch and B.Planning	9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.	3.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

JEE Main Merit List Determination

How is the JEE Main merit list determined? Let us find out below.

Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3
The raw scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are converted into total NTA scores.	The raw scores obtained in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test, and total are converted into NTA scores.	The raw score in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-Based Test and total is converted to NTA scores.

The total merit is calculated by adding the first and second shift’s NTA scores over the course of all the days.

Key Reminders for JEE Main Exam Day

Applicants can prevent confusion on exam day by following these helpful tips.

• The exam room should be filled with candidates early. The gates are typically opened two hours in advance. Candidates must be proficient in time management as there will be stringent scrutiny. They ought to arrive on time for the test.
• Candidates should not forget to bring their JEE Main admit card and identification documents. These are critical documents that they must have in order to enter the exam room.
• Books and notebooks will not be permitted in the exam room, nor will any electronic devices such as watches, calculators, phones, or calculators.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Q1. Which IIT will set the paper in 2024?

IIT Madras will set set paper in 2024.

Q2. What are the set rules for JEE 2024 by NTA?

Ans. To be eligible for JEE 2024, candidates must have secured 75% in their Class 12 examination.

Q3. Is 75 criteria removed from JEE 2024?

Ans. No, candidates appearing for JEE 2024 must have secured 75% in class 12 board examination.