Knowing the JEE Main exam pattern is crucial for candidates and students appearing for the IIT JEE exam. Candidates who closely observe and follow the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern will not only be able to prepare a successful study plan but will ultimately perform well and achieve a better result in the entrance exam. On this page, you will understand the mode of examination and detailed question paper pattern for JEE Main.
Mode of JEE Main 2024 Examination
JEE (Main) – 2024 will be conducted in the following modes:
- Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
- Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size.
- Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part-III) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Choice of Medium of JEE Main Question Papers
Medium of the Question Papers:
Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main)- 2024 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Note:
The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised while filling up the Application Form online and it cannot be changed at a later stage. Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as the final. Candidates while attempting the question paper must choose the same medium as opted for while registering in the Application form.
Scheme of JEE Main 2024 Examination
Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination for JEE Main 2024 are given in the table below:
JEE Main 2024 Pattern of Examination
Let’s have a look at the examination pattern of JEE Main 2024.
| Paper 1: B.E/B.Tech | |||||
| Subject | Section A
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: MCQs |
Section B
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: Numerical Value |
Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | ||
| Physics | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Maths | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 90 Question | 75 Questions can be attempted | 300 | |||
| Paper 2A: B.Arch | |||||
| Subject | Section A
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: MCQs |
Section B
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: Numerical Value |
Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | ||
| Maths | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Drawing | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Total | 82 Question | 77 Questions can be attempted | 400 | |||
| Paper 2B: B.Planning | |||||
| Subject | Section A
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: MCQs |
Section B
(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0) Question Type: Numerical Value |
Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions to be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions to be attempted | ||
| Maths | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Planning Based | 25 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Total | 105 Question | 100 Questions can be attempted | 400 | |||
JEE Main 2024 Pattern – Marking Scheme
JEE Main Paper I Exam Pattern
| Course | B. E/B. Tech |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Maths |
| Type of Questions | MCQs and Numerical-based questions |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium | Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main)
– 2023 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for the correct answer, -1 for the wrong answer, and 0 for the unanswered question. |
In paper I, each subject will contain two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), and Section B will contain questions whose answers will be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates must attempt five questions out of 10. There will be a negative marking for Section B as well.
JEE Main Paper 2A Exam Pattern
| Course | B.Arch |
| Exam Mode | Both online and offline |
| Subjects | Maths with Aptitude and Drawing test |
| Type Of Questions | Objective-type questions for maths and aptitude while drawing test is also conducted |
| Duration | 3 hours. 4 hours for people with disability |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for the correct answer, -1 for the wrong answer. |
In paper 2A, 20 questions will be MCQs, and 5 questions will have answers to be filled in as a numerical value out of 10. There will be a negative marking for numerical value.
JEE Main Paper 2B Exam Pattern
| Course | B.Planning |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test |
| Subjects | Maths with Aptitude and Planning-based test |
| Type Of Questions | Multiple-choice questions and answers as a numerical value for maths |
| Duration | 3 hours. 4 hours for people with disability |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for the correct answer and -1 for wrong or multiple answers. Unanswered questions will contain 0 marks. |
*20 questions will be MCQs, and 5 questions will have answers to be filled in as a numerical value out of 10. There will be a negative marking for numerical value.
On a side note, it is also very important for candidates to carefully read all the instructions that are given in the question paper. Understand it clearly and then move on to solving the questions. It is important to follow the right procedure for the exams because gaining a negative marking or losing points may cost candidates a higher rank in the exams.