JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2025, Total Marks, Marking Scheme

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The National Testing Agency [NTA] will release the newly updated Exam Pattern for both sessions 1 and 2 of the upcoming JEE [Joint Entrance Examination] Mains 2025 at its official website i.e., www.jeemain.nta.ac.in. The exam pattern includes details about the scoring method, exam time, question types, and other relevant information. Familiarity with the pattern enables students to develop effective strategies, practice accordingly, and boost their confidence, enhancing their chances of success in this competitive examination. For more information regarding the JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2025, students are advised to go through the complete article below.

JEE Mains Exam Pattern

The JEE Mains exam is a national-level test in India for students who want to study engineering in India. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for effective preparation. Knowing the structure helps students manage their time wisely, focus on important topics, and reduce anxiety on exam day. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with specific marking schemes and negative markings for wrong answers. Registration for the NTA JEE Mains 2025 will begin in November 2024, while the exam is scheduled to be held between January and April 2025.

JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2025
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency [NTA]
Name of Examination	JEE Mains 2025
Full Form	Joint Entrance Examination [Mains] 2025
Mode of Examination	Computer-based examination
No. of Sections	Mathematics Physics Chemistry
Time Duration	3 hours
Language of Examination	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Type of Questions Asked	Multiple choice questions (MCQs) Questions with numerical values as answers
JEE Mains Total Marks	300 Marks (100 marks for each section)
Negative Marking	Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.

NTA JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates should understand the JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2025 to prepare effectively. There are distinct formats for paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) and paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan). The B.E/B.Tech paper will contain 90 questions, totaling 300 marks, and will be split into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Each section will feature 30 questions, which include 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 10 numerical questions. The B.Arch and B.Planning consist of questions based on Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing or Planning. The exam uses negative markings for wrong answers, except for the numerical questions.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025
Papers	Name of Subjects	No. of Questions		Total Number of Questions
		Section A	Section B
Paper 1	Mathematics	20	10	90
	Physics	20	10
	Chemistry	20	10
Paper 2A (B. Arch.)	Mathematics – Part I	20	10	82
	Aptitude Test – Part II	50
	Drawing Test – Part III	02
Paper 2B (B. Planning)	Mathematics – Part I	20	10	105
	Aptitude Test – Part II	50
	Planning – Part III	25

JEE Main Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025

The JEE Mains Paper 1 will include 20 multiple-choice questions and 10 numerical value questions for each subject, out of which students need to attempt only 5 numerical questions. This exam is designed for students aiming to pursue BE/BTech and will feature both multiple-choice questions and numerical value questions.

NTA JEE Main Paper 1 Pattern
Mode of Examination	Computer-based test mode
Medium of paper	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Duration of Examination	3 hours (4 hours for persons with benchmark disabilities)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Type of Questions	20 Objective questions having 4 options each with only 1 correct option 10 Numerical questions out of which 5 need to be answered
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
Maximum Marks	300

Subject-wise distribution of Marks For BE/BTech

Candidates can check the details on the subject-wise distribution of marks for the JEE Main 2025 BE/BTech paper in the table mentioned below.

Subject-wise distribution of Marks For BE/BTech
Subjects	Section – A	Section – B	Marks
Maths	20	10	100
Physics	20	10	100
Chemistry	20	10	100
JEE Mains total marks	90		300

NTA JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 will be held in online mode except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. It tests skills in mathematics, drawing, and aptitude for architecture. The exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions and drawing tasks. It helps colleges decide which students are best suited for their architecture programs. Students who pass this exam can apply for admission to various architecture colleges across the country.

NTA JEE Main Paper 2 Pattern
Mode of Examination	Computer-based examination except for the Drawing section in B.Arch
Language of Examination	English or Hindi – For All Centre Cities
Duration of Examination	3 hours
Number of Sections	B.Arch: Mathematics Aptitude test Drawing test B.Plan: Mathematics Aptitude test Planning test
Type of Questions	B.Arch- Type of questions for each section of B.Arch- Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical value as answers Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions Drawing- Drawing aptitude B.Planning- Type of questions for each section of B.Planning- Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical value as answers Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions Planning- Multiple-choice questions
Number of Questions	B.Arch: 77 Questions B.Plan: 100 Questions
Total Marks	400 Marks

JEE Mains BPlan 2025 Exam Pattern

It is important that candidates need to be aware of the total marks of JEE Mains 2025. Candidates can below check the details on the subject-wise distribution of marks for the JEE Mains 2025 BPlan paper.

JEE Mains BPlan Exam Pattern 2025
Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30 (20+10) 5 out of 10 questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered	100
Aptitude	50	200
Planning Test	25	100
Total	105 Questions	400 Marks

Exam Pattern For JEE Mains BArch 2025

The table mentioned below highlights the exam pattern for the upcoming JEE Mains BArch 2025 examination.

JEE Mains BArch Exam Pattern 2025
Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30 (20+10) 5 out of 10 questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered	100
Aptitude	50	200
Drawing Test	2	100
Total	82 Questions	400

NTA JEE Main 2025 Total Marks

The NTA JEE Mains exam is a national-level entrance test for engineering colleges in India. The JEE [Joint Entrance Examination] Mains 2025 will be held for a total of 300 marks. Every question carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The test is conducted in multiple sessions, and the scores are normalized to account for any variations in difficulty levels. Students’ final scores are used for admission to various engineering colleges, including prestigious ones like NITs and IIITs.