The exam pattern is basically the details regarding the question paper such as the number of questions, the marking scheme, the weightage of each section, the duration provided, etc. This article will give you complete information regarding the JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 indicates the paper pattern of the JEE Main exam. It shows details of the number of questions asked, duration of exam, mode of exam, and other specifications. The exam will be held in both online and offline modes. The details are tabulated as below.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 [Section-Wise]
The exam pattern of JEE Main 2024 is different based on whether the candidate appears for Paper I, Paper-II, or Paper III. The pattern of each paper is discussed in detail below:
| Parameters | JEE Main 2024 – B.E./B. Tech (Paper I) | JEE Main 2024 – B. Arch (Paper-II) | JEE Main 2024 – B. Planning (Paper-III) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | CBT Mode |
Mathematics and Aptitude- CBT Mode Drawing- Pen and paper mode |
CBT Mode |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 mins) | 3 hours (180 mins) | 3 hours (180 mins) |
| Total subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Objective Type |
| Number of questions | 75 (25 questions from each subject) | 77 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 100 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Type of Questions |
60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct option) + 15 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) |
Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 5 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQ + Drawing- 2 Questions |
Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 5 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQs + Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme |
For MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and no marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions. |
For MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and no marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions. For Drawing Test: 2 questions of 100 marks |
For MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs: The candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response and no marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions. |
| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
| Medium of paper |
English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi, and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli) |
English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi, and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli) |
English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi, and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli) |
Detailed JEE Main Paper Pattern
JEE Main – Paper 1
- Mode of Exam: Pen & Paper based (offline) or Computer Based Test (CBT/Online)
- Duration of the Exam: The total time is 3 hours.
- Subjects: Candidates will be tested in 3 subjects, namely – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Questions will be asked from the given JEE Main syllabus 2024.
- The total number of questions: A total of 90 questions will be asked in the JEE Main 2024 Paper 1. Each section will have 25 questions and students have to attempt 75 questions only. Each subject will have 20 MCQs and 10 numerical ques out of which 5 is must
- Type of Questions: MCQ and Numerical Value Questions.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for objective questions, but no negative marking will be applicable for numerical value questions.
- Total Marks awarded: The paper will be set for 300 marks.
- Language/medium of the question paper: All candidates will be given the option to write the JEE Main exam in English or Hindi except for candidates from Gujarat, Daman & Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli who can opt for Gujarati. A total no of 13 languages will be available.
JEE Main – Paper 2
- Mode of Exam: The Mathematics and Aptitude section will be held in CBT Mode while the Drawing section will be held in Pen and paper mode.
- Duration of the Exam: The total time given to students to complete the exam is 3 hours.
- Subjects: Candidates will be tested in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.
- A total number of questions: The total number of questions asked in the exam are 82 out of which Mathematics will have 25 (20+10)5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Aptitude will have 50 questions and Drawing will have 2 questions.
- Type of Questions: The Maths section will have 20 MCQs, 5 Numerical Value questions, 50 aptitude questions, and 2 drawing questions.
- Marking Scheme: For MCQs, 4 marks will be awarded for each correct response, and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Non- MCQs, 4 marks will be awarded for each correct response, and no marks will be deducted for incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. For Drawing Test, there will be 2 questions with a total of 100 marks.
- Total Marks awarded: The question paper will be for 400 marks in total.
- Language/medium of question paper: Candidates will have the choice of writing the paper in English or Hindi, candidates from Gujarat, Diu& Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli can choose to write the exam in Gujarati.
JEE Main- Paper 3
- Mode of Exam: The exam will be conducted partially in computer-based test mode.
- Duration of Exam: 3 Hours
Sections/ Parts:
Mathematics – 20 MCQs + 5 Numeric value-based questions
Aptitude Test – 50 MCQs
Planning Based Objective Type – 25 MCQs
- The total number of questions: 100
- Marking Scheme: All questions in Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning Based sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be awarded for every right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Correct responses for questions that have Numeric Value answers will be awarded 4 marks. No negative marking will be applicable.
- Total Marks: The total marks of the paper will be 400.
- Exam Medium: Hindi and English. (For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the exam will also be available in Gujarati.)
Conclusion
JEE Main is one of the most challenging exams in our country. Every year lakhs of students prepare for it and appear in the examination. Candidates are recommended to keenly analyze the previous years’ exam papers and the exam pattern to get a basic understanding of the nature of the exam.
In this article, we have provided you with the exam pattern of the previous year’s examination. We recommend you analyze them thoroughly.
Good luck with all your future endeavors!
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