The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern and the information bulletin on its official website. The JEE Main 2024 exam will be conducted in two sessions – Session 1 & 2. The JEE Main Session 1 exam will be conducted on January 24, 25, 28 (Shift 2), 29, 30, 31 and February 01, 2024. The registration process for Session 1 will begin in December 2023. The Session 2 exam will tentatively be held on April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15, 2024. Candidates aspiring to get admission into one of the top engineering colleges of India must refer to the JEE Main exam pattern 2024.

Going through the exam pattern, aspirants can know the marking scheme and prepare well to ace the exam with flying colours. As per the JEE Main paper pattern 2024, there is a negative marking for incorrect answers to numerical value questions. Except for the B.Arch drawing test, both Papers 1 and 2 will be in computer-based mode. The article highlights information on the JEE Main paper pattern 2024, including the number of sections, questions, type of questions, marking scheme, and so on. Read on to learn more.

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Latest Updates:
— JEE Main Session 2 result was released on April 28, 2023.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates must know the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern and strategise their exam preparation accordingly. The JEE Main 2024 exam has Paper 1 for B.Tech and Paper 2 (2A and 2B) for B. Arch/B. Planning. The JEE Main exam will comprise questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Each subject has 20 MCQs and 10 numerical value questions, out of which 5 questions need to be answered. The maximum mark for the JEE Main exam is 300 marks.

The JEE Main will be conducted online, except for the Drawing Test for B.Arch. Read the details about the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern and more!

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

Candidates will benefit from the JEE Main paper pattern 2024 as it gives a thorough understanding of the structure of the question paper, the number of questions in each section, the marking scheme, and the total marks for the JEE Mains B.Tech exam. JEE Main 2024 exam consists of two papers, and we have tabulated the JEE Mains paper pattern here for a clear understanding:

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-based Examination
Test Duration	3 Hours
Language of Examination	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value-based Questions
No. of Sections	B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1): Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
No. of Questions	Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions Must Have Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 10 Questions, 5 Questions are a Must To Attempt. Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions With Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 10 Questions, 5 Questions Are a Must To Attempt. Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions With Answers as a Numerical Value. Out of 10 Questions, 5 Questions Are a Must To Attempt.
Total Questions in JEE Mains	90 Questions (75 Questions to Be Answered, 25 Questions in Each Section)
Total Marks	300 Marks (100 marks for Each Section)
JEE Main Marking Scheme	MCQs: Four Marks Will Be Awarded for Every Correct Answer, While One Mark Is Deducted for Every Wrong Answer. Candidates Will Not Be Granted Any Marks for Questions They Have Not Attempted. Numerical Value Questions: Candidates Will Be Given Four Marks for Every Correct Answer, While One Mark Will Be Deducted for Every Wrong Answer. Candidates Will Not Be Granted Any Marks for Questions They Have Not Attempted.

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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan)

The candidates who have applied for the JEE Main Paper 2 2024 must go through the exam pattern provided below. The table includes the exam mode, duration, total number of sections, type of questions, total marks for the JEE Mains exam, etc.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Examination Except for Drawing Test in B.Arch (Pen-and Paper-Based Mode)
Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Language	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Total 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 Test (MCQs)
Type of Questions	Type of Questions for Each Section of B.Arch Mathematics: MCQs and Questions With Numerical Values as Answers Aptitude – Multiple-Choice Questions Drawing – Drawing Aptitude Type of Questions for Each Section of B.Planning Mathematics: MCQs and Questions With Numerical Values as Answers Aptitude – MCQs Planning – MCQs
Total No. of Questions	B.Arch: 82 Questions B.Plan: 105 Questions
Total Marks of JEE Mains Paper 2	400 Marks
Marking Scheme of JEE Mains	MCQs: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking in JEE Main of one mark on each wrong answer. Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be granted four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Drawing test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.

JEE Main 2024 Paper Pattern: B.Arch

We have provided the JEE Main 2024 paper pattern for B.Arch below:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam
Mathematics	25 (20 questions from Section A + 5 questions from Section B; numerical questions out of 10 have to be answered)	100
Aptitude	50	200
Drawing Test	2	100
Total	82 Questions	400 Marks

JEE Main 2024 Paper Pattern: B.Plan

The JEE Main paper pattern for B.Plan is given in the table below:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam
Mathematics	25 (20 questions from Section A + 5 questions from Section B. Numerical questions out of 10 have to be answered)	100
Aptitude	50	200
Planning Test	25	100
Total	105 Questions	400 Marks

Changes Made in JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024

The NTA officials have introduced significant changes in the previous year’s JEE Mains exam patterns. They are listed as follows:

• The JEE Main Paper 1 consists of 90 questions, with 30 from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Candidates are only allowed to attempt 75 questions (25 from each)
• Each subject has 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Questions (NVQ).
• Only five of the ten numerical questions must be attempted, with the remaining five questions left as a choice.
• There is a 1-mark deduction for every wrong response in the numerical questions.
• The total marks for JEE Mains Exam Paper 1 (B.Tech) are 300, while the total marks for JEE Mains Exam Paper 2 (B.Arch/ B.Plan) are 400. The candidates can write the JEE Mains 2024 in 13 different languages. The choice to opt for a particular language in which the candidate will be attempting the exam is given when filling out the JEE Mains application form, and it cannot be changed or modified later.

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

Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2024 must know the marking scheme and the type of questions asked in the exam. Paper 1, i.e., B.Tech/ B.E., will be conducted in an online, computer-based test (CBT) mode and will have MCQs and numerical value questions. The JEE Main 2024 marking scheme for Paper 1 is provided below.

JEE Mains Marking Scheme 2024 for Paper 1 – B.E/B.Tech

The Marking Scheme for JEE Main Paper 1 – B.E./B. Tech is as follows:

Subject	Total No. of Questions	Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam
Mathematics	20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered)	100
Physics	20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered)	100
Chemistry	20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered)	100
JEE Main Total Marks 2024	90 Questions (75 Questions Mandatory)	300

Shift Timings of the JEE Main Paper 2024 for Paper 1

The shift timings for the JEE Main Paper 1 2024 are:

• Courses: It is held for engineering courses, i.e., B.Tech or B.E.
• Shift Timings: JEE Main 2024 will be conducted in 2 shifts.
  – First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  – Second Shift: 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM

JEE Main Paper 1 Tie-breaking Criteria

There are changes in how the NTA officials plan for resolving ties between two candidates who score the same marks in Paper 1. Last year, the tie between two candidates scoring the same marks in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was resolved as per the below order:

• Candidates’ score in Mathematics, followed by
• Candidates’ score in Physics, followed by
• Candidates’ score in Chemistry, followed by
• Candidates have a lesser ratio of negative to positive responses.

For JEE Main Paper 1 Tie-breaking criteria 2024, the NTA officials have introduced the age criteria to resolve ties between two candidates. The officials will resolve the same marks obtained by the candidates in JEE Main following the below order:

• Marks obtained by the candidates in Mathematics, followed by
• Marks obtained by the candidates in Physics, followed by
• Marks obtained by the candidates in Chemistry, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the test followed by
• Older candidates will be given higher preference in comparison to younger candidates. This criterion will be followed by
• Application Number in ascending order

JEE Main Paper 2 Tie-Breaking Criteria

This year, the NTA officials have introduced new changes in the measures with which it plans to resolve ties between candidates scoring the same marks in Paper 2. Last year, the age criteria were scraped off, and the candidates scoring the same marks were ranked following the below criteria:

• Score in Mathematics, followed by
• Score in the Aptitude test, followed by
• Score in Drawing Test/ Planning-based questions, followed by
• Candidates have a lesser ratio of negative to positive responses.

For JEE Main Paper 2 Tie-breaking criteria 2024, the NTA officials have re-introduced the age criteria to resolve ties between two candidates. The tie between two candidates obtaining the same marks in JEE Main 2024 will be resolved as per the below order:

• Marks obtained by the candidates in Mathematics, followed by
• Marks obtained by the candidates in the Aptitude test, followed by
• Marks obtained by the candidates in Drawing Test/ Planning-based questions, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in the Mathematics section, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in the Aptitude test, followed by
• Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning-based questions (this criterion is only applicable for B. Planning aspirants), followed by
• Older candidates, followed by application number in ascending order

Note: In B.Arch and B.Planning, 20 questions will be MCQs, and 5 numerical value questions will have to be answered out of 10. There will also be a negative marking of 1 mark for numerical value questions.

FAQs on JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions by candidates related to the JEE exam pattern 2024:

Also, check:

JEE Main 2024 Session 1	JEE Main 2024 Session 2
JEE Main 2024 Registration	JEE Main 2024 Admit Card
JEE Main 2024 Preparation Tips	JEE Main 2024 Important Chapters
JEE Main Paper 2B- B.Planning	JEE Main 2024 Syllabus

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