JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, Number of Questions, Duration & Mode of Examination
Gain in-depth knowledge about the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern. Learn about the distribution of questions across subjects, marking scheme for correct and incorrect answers & the mode of JEE examination to prepare with confidence.
Published on December, 27th 2024 Time To Read: 6 mins
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JEE MAIN EXAM PATTERN 2024
JEE-MAIN - B.E / B.TECH EXAM
PATTERN: -
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Exam Pattern Components |
Exam Pattern Details |
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Mode of Examination |
Computer-based test mode |
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Duration of Exam |
3 hours, (4 hours for persons with benchmark
disabilities) |
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Subjects of the Exam |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
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Total number of questions |
90 (need to answer 75 questions) (Each subject will
have 20 MCQs and 10 numerical ques out of which 5 is a must) |
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Type of Questions |
20 Objective type questions(mcq) |
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10 Numerical questions out of which 5 need to be
answered |
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JEE Main 2024 Examination Marking Scheme |
JEE Main Marking Scheme for Paper 1
is-
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For MCQs - +4 Marks will be
awarded for every correct answer and -1 Mark will be deducted for
every wrong answer |
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For an answer with a numeric value -
+4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and -1
Mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
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Total Marks for JEE 2024 Exam |
300 |
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Languages of paper |
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati,
Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
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JEE-MAIN - B.E / B.TECH AND B. Arch/ B. Planning
EXAM PATTERN: -
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Exams Parameter
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Paper 1 – B.E./B. Tech
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Paper 2A– B. Arch
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Paper 2B– B. Planning
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Mode of Examination |
Computer Based Mode (CBT) |
Mathematicsand Aptitude- CBT Mode Drawing- Pen and paper mode |
Computer Based Mode (CBT) |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours |
3 hours |
3 hours |
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Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based
Objective Type |
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Total Number of questions in paper |
90 (30 questions from each subject) |
82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2)
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105(Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning
Based-25) |
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Number of questions to be attempted |
75 (25 questions from each subject) |
77 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2)
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100 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning
Based-25) |
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Type of Questions |
60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct
option)+30(Questions for which answer is a
Numerical Value) |
Maths- 20 (MCQs)+10 (Questions
for which answer is a Numerical Value)+
Aptitude- 50 MCQ+
Drawing-2 Questions |
Maths- 20 (MCQs)+10(Questions
for which answer is a Numerical Value)+
Aptitude- 50 MCQs+
Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs |
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Marking Scheme |
For MCQs:+4 for each correct
response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will
not be marked. For Numerical Value:+4 for each
correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted
questions will not be marked. |
For MCQs:+4 for each correct
response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will
not be marked. For Numerical Value:+4 for each
correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted
questions will not be marked. For Drawing Test:2 questions of
100 marks |
For MCQs:+4 for each correct
response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will
not be marked. For Numerical Value:+4 for each
correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted
questions will not be marked. |
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Maximum Marks |
300 Marks |
400 Marks |
400 Marks |
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Exam Time |
First shift - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Second shift -03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
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First shift - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Second shift -03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
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03:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
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FAQs related to the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main exam pattern
1. What is the exam pattern for JEE Main?
The JEE Main exam pattern consists of multiple-choice
questions (MCQs) for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The number of
questions, marking scheme, and mode of examination vary for B.E./B.Tech and
B.Arch/B.Planning papers.
2. How many papers are there in JEE Main?
JEE Main comprises two papers:
- Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech courses
- Paper 2: For B.Arch courses (Mathematics, Aptitude, and
Drawing tests) or B.Planning courses (Mathematics, Aptitude, and
Planning-based questions)
3. What is the marking scheme for JEE
Main?
For each correct answer in the MCQ section, candidates are
awarded four marks, while for every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted as
a penalty (negative marking).
4. Is the JEE Main exam conducted online or
offline?
The JEE Main exam is conducted in both online
(Computer-Based Test - CBT) and offline (Pen and Paper-Based Test - PBT)
modes, depending on the paper chosen by the candidate.
5. What is the duration of the JEE Main
exam?
For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), the duration is 3 hours, while
for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning), the duration is 3 hours for B.Arch and 3.5
hours for B.Planning.
6. Are there any changes in the JEE Main exam
pattern for different sessions (January and April)?
The overall JEE Main exam pattern remains the same for both
the January and April sessions. However, the question sets might vary,
ensuring fairness in the JEE Main examination.
7. Are the difficulty levels the same for all
subjects in JEE Main?
The difficulty levels for each subject (Physics, Chemistry,
and Mathematics) may vary across different sets of JEE Main question papers,
but the aim is to maintain a similar level of difficulty overall.
8. Are calculators allowed in the JEE Main
exam?
No, candidates are not allowed to carry calculators or any
electronic devices into the examination hall. However, a virtual calculator is
provided on the computer screen during the exam.
9. Is there sectional timing in JEE Main?
No, as of the last update, there is no sectional timing in
JEE Main. Candidates have the overall allotted time for the entire paper.
10. Are there any breaks between different sections
in JEE Main?
As of the last update, there are no specified breaks
between different sections or subjects within the JEE Main examination.
Candidates need to manage their time accordingly.
Understanding the JEE Main exam pattern thoroughly helps
aspirants prepare strategically and efficiently. Staying updated with any
changes in the exam pattern through official notifications from the National
Testing Agency (NTA) is crucial for effective preparation.
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