JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025: The exam pattern for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 has changed significantly, which will affect how candidates study for the test. Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlan) are the three JEE Mains 2025 exam papers for which NTA has changed the pattern. According to the updated format, optional questions will not be included in Section B of the JEE Main test 2025 for Paper 1. In Section B, there will only be five questions per subject, and students must answer all five of them. There will also be no optional questions in the mathematics section of Section B in Papers 2A and 2B. The new JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, which NTA has made available here, is accessible to applicants.
The most important modification is that all questions in Section B must be attempted; the optional questions have been removed. This change is meant to speed up the evaluation process and make sure that students focus on developing a deeper understanding of the material. Read this post to find out more about the format of the upcoming JEE Main 2025 exam.
Exams for the first session took place from January 22 to January 30, 2025, while the second session has started from April 2 to April 9, 2025.
Major Changes in JEE Main 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently made significant changes in the exam pattern of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025. Students preparing for the exam should take note of these updates to align their preparation accordingly.
JEE Main 2025 Section B Optional Questions Removed
One of the most important changes in JEE Main 2025 is the removal of optional questions in Section B. Earlier, candidates could choose a few questions in the numerical-based section, but this flexibility has been removed. Now, all questions in Section B will be compulsory for every candidate.
This format of optional questions was introduced in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the World Health Organisation has declared the end of the COVID pandemic on May 5, 2023, this privilege of optional questions has been removed from Section B. The students will have only five questions in this section that are compulsory to attempt..
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025
The JEE Main exam is divided into two sections. Section A will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while Section B will have five numerical-based questions. With the removal of optional questions in Section B, students must be prepared to answer every question well.
Paper1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode:
| 1. Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions, and Marks | Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20* | 5 | 100 | |
| Physics | 20* | 5 | 100 | |
| Chemistry | 20* | 5 | 100 | |
| Total | 75 | 300 | ||
| * Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt 05 (five) questions. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer. | ||||
The new JEE Main test pattern for B.Tech and B.E., or Paper 1, is shown in the below table.
| Particulars | BTech/BE |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online (Computer based) |
| Subjects in JEE Main | Three subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 minutes)4 hours for PwD candidates |
| Type of questions | MCQs: 4 options with only 1 correct optionNumerical Value Questions: Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value |
| How many questions are asked in JEE Mains | 75 |
| JEE Mains Total Marks | 300 marks |
| Language of paper | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
Paper 2A (B. Arch)
| Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions, and Marks | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Part I: Mathematics | 20* (Section A) and 5 (Section B) 100 | |||
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | ||
| Part III: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 | ||
| Total | 77 | 400 | ||
Paper 2B (B. Planning)
| 1. | Subject-wise distribution of Questions, TOU) Number of Questions, and Marks | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Part-I: Mathematics | |20* (Section A) and 5 (Section B) 100 | ||||
| Part-II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | |||
| Part-III: Planning | 25 | 100 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
The JEE Main exam pattern for B.Arch and B.Plan i.e. Paper 2A and 2 B in the below given table:
| Particulars | BArch Exam Pattern | BPlanning Exam Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test) | Online |
| Number of sections and subjects | 3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude) | 3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions) |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of questions | 77 | 100 |
| Total Marks of JEE Mains | 400 marks (The drawing section will be of a total of 100 marks, marking of every question will be given along with it) | 400 |
| Language of paper | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati | Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati |
JEE Main 2025 New Pattern And Changes
This table explains the exact changes made to the latest JEE Main exam pattern for 2025. Check here the old and updated structure for a better understanding.
| Criteria | JEE Main 2024 | JEE Main 2025 (Updated) | Changes Highlighted |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | |||
| Section A | 20 MCQs per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) | 20 MCQs per subject (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) | No changes |
| Section B | 10 numerical-type questions per subject (5 to be answered) | 5 numerical-type questions per subject (all mandatory) | 5 Optional questions removed |
| Paper 2A | |||
| Section A | 20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions, 02 Drawing | 20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions,02 Drawing | No changes |
| Section B (Mathematics) | 10 numerical-type questions (5 to be answered) | 5 numerical-type questions (all mandatory) | 5 Optional questions removed |
| Paper 2B | |||
| Section A | 20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions, 25 Planning | 20 MCQs (Mathematics), 50 Aptitude Questions,25 Planning | No changes |
| Section B (Mathematics) | 10 numerical-type questions (5 to be answered) | 5 numerical-type questions (all mandatory) | 5 Optional questions removed |
JEE Main 2025 BE/BTech & BArch/BPlan: Marking Scheme
The JEE Main BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlan programs all employ the same marking scheme: four points are given for every right answer, and one point is deducted for every wrong answer. Marks are not deducted for questions that are not attempted.
There are 25 questions in each of the three subjects (mathematics, physics, and chemistry) on the BE/BTech exam. The 400-point BArch exam consists of two drawing test questions, fifty aptitude test questions, and twenty-five math questions. The 400-mark BPlan exam consists of 50 math problems, 25 planning-based questions, and 50 aptitude test questions.
The table below contains information about the marking structure for JEE Main 2025 Papers 1 and 2.
| Particulars | BE/BTech Marking Scheme | BArch Marking Scheme | BPlan Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 (Four marks awarded) | +4 (Four marks awarded) | +4 (Four marks awarded) |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 (One mark deducted) | -1 (One mark deducted) | -1 (One mark deducted) |
| Un-attempted Question | 0 (No marks deducted) | 0 (No marks deducted) | 0 (No marks deducted) |
| Marks per section | Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks | Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks = 100 marks | Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks |
JEE Main Syllabus 2025
The official engineering test brochure and the JEE Main Syllabus 2025 will be released by NTA. The JEE Main 2025 exam for BTech/BE, BArch, and BPlan is broken down into three divisions; all three examinations are available in the sections below.
| Paper | Subjects |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Paper 1 | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| JEE Main Paper 2A | Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills |
| JEE Main Paper 2B | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions |
JEE Main 2025 Focus on Comprehensive Understanding
The elimination of optional questions signals a shift towards testing students’ complete knowledge of the subject matter. Candidates will now be expected to face the entire question paper, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus.
JEE Main Syllabus and Preparation Strategy
Given the recent changes, students are advised to adjust their preparation strategies. Practice papers reflecting the updated structure will be important to familiarise themselves with the new pattern. Covering the entire syllabus without relying on selective preparation is essential for success in JEE Main 2025.
JEE Main 2025 Additional Information and Resources
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shared an official notification regarding these changes. For detailed insights and updates, candidates are encouraged to refer to the official NTA website. The PDF of the official notice regarding the elimination of optional questions is attached below:
| NTA Notice: Discontinuation of Optional Questions in Section B PDF |
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