JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme – Know Schedule Here
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 can be checked by the aspirants through online mode. The pattern indicates the exam mode, type of questions, marking scheme, etc. New Changes have been introduced in JEE Main 2021 exam pattern & syllabus which candidates can check in the article. The JEE Main exam is a national level examination, which will be organized to provide admissions in undergraduate engineering and architecture courses provided by NITs, IIITs and IITs.
The exam will be conducted for B.E/ B.Tech, B.Arch & B. Planning. It will be conducted through online mode. Through this article we are providing the detailed information about JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern has been revised. Check below for complete details.
JEE Main 2021 Registration has been started from 9th July 2021 for May session exam.
JEE Main 2021 Exam dates have been announced for April & May session. The exam for April session will be held from 20th, 22nd, 25th & 27th July 2021. For May session exam, it will be held from 26th, 27th, 31st August & 1st, 2nd September 2021. There is no attempt limit in Jee Main examination.
Check the JEE Main 2021 Exam pattern for B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan papers from below given section:
JEE Main (B.E/ B.Tech) Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: The examination will be held through online CBT mode. Drawing test for Jee Main Paper II (B.Arch) will be held through offline mode.
- Subjects: JEE Main will contain questions from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics subjects.
- Type of Questions: Objective type -Multiple Choice questions and numeric type questions will be asked in the examination.
- Number of Questions: Question paper will contain 90 questions, in which candidates will have to attempt 75 questions. Choices will be given in section B.
- Exam Duration: The exam duration will be 3 hours. 4 hours for candidates having 40% disability.
- Question Paper Medium: The question paper medium is in English, Hindi, tamil, Urdu, Odia, Assamese, punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali for all centre cities. Students have to make option of language medium at the time of application process. No changes can be done later.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct question will carry 4 marks.
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. There will be no negative marking in section B.
Note: In section B candidates will have to attempt any 5 questions out of 10.
Check below distribution of questions and marks in JEE Main Paper for B.E/B.Tech:
| Subjects | Section A Questions | Section B Questions | Marks |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 90 | 300 | |
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JEE Main B.Arch Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: The mode of exam for B.Arch will be online only. The drawing test of Paper 2 will be conducted through offline mode on a sheet of A4 size.
- Subjects: The JEE Main will comprises of three subjects which are mathematics, aptitude test and drawing test.
- Type of Questions: Objective type -Multiple Choice questions will be asked in section A & section B will contain questions whose answers to be filled as numerical value.
- Number of Questions: 30 questions will be there in mathematics section; 50 questions in Aptitude test; 2 questions in drawing test. In mathematics, In section B candidates have to attempt 5 questions out of 10. There will be total of 82 questions in the paper.
- Exam Duration: The duration of the exam will be 3 hours. 4 hours for candidates having 40% disability.
- Question Paper Medium: Question paper medium will be Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
- Marking System: Each question will carry 4 marks for the correct response.
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted from the total score. There will be no negative marking for numerical value answer type of questions.
Note: In section B candidates will have to attempt any 5 questions out of 10.
Check below distribution of questions and marks in JEE Main Paper for B.Arch:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Section A | Section B | ||
| Aptitude Test | 50 | – | 200 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | – | 100 |
| Total | 82 questions | 400 | |
JEE Main Paper (B.Plan) Exam Pattern:
- Courses: The paper of B.Plan of JEE Main 2021 will be conducted for admission to undergraduate planning courses.
- Exam Mode: The mode of exam of the paper is CBT mode only.
- Subjects: The Paper comprises of three parts – Mathematics, Aptitude test and planning based objective type MCQs.
- Type of Questions: Section A will contain Multiple Choice questions & Section B will contain questions whose answers are to be filled in as numerical value.
- Number of Questions: 30 questions will be there in mathematics section; 50 questions in Aptitude test; 25 questions in planning. In mathematics, 20 questions will be of multiple choice type & 10 questions answers to be filled as numerical value. There will be total of 105 questions in the paper.
- Exam Duration: The duration of the exam will be 3 hours. 4 hours for candidates having 40% disability.
- Question Paper Medium: Question paper medium will be Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
- Marking System: Each question will carry 4 marks for the correct response.
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect response 1 mark will be deducted from the total score. There will be no negative marking for numerical value answer type of questions or in Section B.
Note: In section B candidates will have to attempt any 5 questions out of 10.
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Check below distribution of questions and marks in JEE Main Paper for B.Plan:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Section A | Section B | ||
| Aptitude Test | 50 | – | 200 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Planning Based Questions-Part II | 25 | – | 100 |
| Total | 105 questions | 400 | |
Schedule of Examination
The examination schedule of previous year JEE Main exam for various papers (both shifts) released by NTA is provided below:
| Events | 1st Shift | 2nd Shift |
| Timing of Exam (B.E/ B.Tech) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Timing of Exam (B.Arch) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Timing of Exam (B.Planning) | – | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| For both B.Arch/ B. Planning | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM | |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Entry in the Examination Centre / Entry in the Examination Hall Room/ Checking of Admit Cards by the Invigilator | 7:30 AM – Upto 8:30 AM | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Instructions by the Invigilators | 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM | 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM |
| Candidates login for reading instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
| Test Starts | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Note: Candidates appearing for both B.Plan and B.Arch, the time duration of the paper will be of 3 hrs and 30 minutes (from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM).
If you have any queries related to JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021, you may leave your queries in the comment box given below.
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What happens if a question is answered and also marked for review in the JeeMains? Does this answer given marks if found to be correct?
Which book must prepare to jee mains
What is the correct way of answering numerical type questions in jee mains 2021.
For example if answer is 2 then the correct answer will be 2.00 or simply 2 ?
Or both are correct ?
Please help me with this queary.
We have to answer all 75 questions in jee mains
Is there any negative mark for not answering a question in jee main B/tech paper
On 24th May2021 biology board exam will be held,so how can my son can appear JEE MAIN 2021 on that day,if coincides.
The candidates appearing for the Class 12 Board as well as JEE (Main) exam will have to provide information under “Whether appearing for Board Examination on any of the dates for May session” and select the ‘Date of their Class 12 Board Examination’ in their online Application Form so that there will be no clash of their schedule of JEE (Main) with Class 12 Board Examination.
Is the same exam pattern for both B.Arch and B.planning exam
No, Both will have different exam pattern.
Admit card for March when released ??? Please reply?
It is expected to be released in the 1st week of February.
When admit card is released for exam apply for March session (s)
Am I eligible for pass jee with 60% overall marks in PCM
Please reply fast
Yes, you can apply for JEE Main 2021 with such percentages as well.
Sir, I am appearing for both B.arch and B.planning …I wanted to know weather the marks for each are calculated together or separately and will it affect my ranking if I failed to score good Marks in anyone. Kindly help me out. Thank you
Marks will be calculated separately for both exam.
I have summbited the jee paper2 form for2021 in march and may will I get the admit card for feb exam
Sir I can’t download my admit card / hall ticket
Try again to download you JEE Main 2021 admit card and if problems repeats then contact to the official help desk fo JEE Main.
Sir I want this exam any attempt . Please sir I request you to conduct jee main exam 2021.
Yes, if any candidate did not apply for February Session, then he/she can apply for remaining Sessions. The JEE Main 2021 application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of the result of February / March/ April Session.
I have applied for Feb attempt only and fee is also payed for that only, can I apply for March attempt seperately..?
Yes, you can apply for March session after the declaration of February session result.
Which are the exam centers for kerala students?
You can check complete list of exam centers and their center code in our JEE Main 2021 Exam Date article.
Does we have choice to select date and time for JEE main exam?
I have paid fees of February session and April session and now i want to give only February session how can I get my April session fees refunded.
Contact to the help desk of conducting authority for such information.
I want any other information
Sir I got 77percent in board exam and in science in overall I got 64 am I eligible for jee main
Yes you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
what is eligibility of JEE Main
You can go through our article JEE Main Eligibility Criteria to check complete eligibility norms.
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Sir please tell me about exam pattern for lateral entry
Sir I am vocational stud
In connection with JEE Main 2107 Examination I am from Meghalaya and I do not have the Aadhaar no. Where do students from places like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,Mizoram and Union Territories like Lakshdweep, Dadar & Nagar Haveli stand if our application form is rejected in the name of Aadhaar? Please enlighten me.
Is it possible 2017jee questions in language otherthan English and Hindi Especially Tamil?
can we give jee main both the papers i.e. paper 1 and paper 2
Is NIT degree or not
Sir my 12th board percntge is 68% … m i elligble to appear in jee mains ….is there any boundation of %…..
appear for Mains only.
What is the job offered for b.tech
is in jee mian 2017, board marks weightage included or not
No.
I gave 1st entrance exam after 12th in 2016
Now if i drop 2017
Then can i give exam of 2018 ?
Please tell me .
yes you can give.
Dir jee mains 2017 ka test done me Liye kitni percent chahiye
if we give online paper the we take a duplicate omr sheet
Sir I’m st caste and I scored 80 marks in paper 1 and in paper 2 I scored 164.in 2016 jee main exam.this mark is valid for the next year josaa rounds counseling or u want to write the exam again.
Sir I had scored 80 marks in paper 1and 164 mark in paper 2 in 2016 jee exam this mark r taken in next year jee round is it valid or I want to write the exam again.I’m a st category.
you have to write it again.
If i want to get seat in nit hmirpur with state quote with gen. Cat. How many marks i have to score in jee mains???????
It will depend upon the cut-off.
sir i have got 62% overall and 65 in chem 59 in physics 50 in maths am eligible for jee exam
Yes.
Negative marking deduction is of mark 1or 5 for each wrong question..? For nt attempting question marks are nt alloted or deducted .does those marks include in our total.please reply
1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer…no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
jee paper 2 result 2016
on 27th April.
Sir what is a cutt off jee mains paper 2 in 2015 and what are expected cutt off jee mains paper 2 in 2016
visit to JEE Main Cut Off 2016
Is our pu marks considered while anouncing her marks
12th marks will be considered for merit list.
Are ipe marks also considered in percentile
is there any negative marking for not answering the question?
For each incorrect response 1/4 of the total marks allotted to that question will be deducted from the total score.
which marks should be govermant calllege
Score above the cut-off marks.
what is cutoff marks for Bc-1
We cant predict the cut-off before result announcement.
Mai bhi jee main ka paper1dena hai
What is the minimum marks to get a good NIT OR IITS
What is the cut off Marks for sc
I have applied for obc NCL certificate , can I change my community to OBC-NCL from General in my application form now…..
this is not changeable.
How we get maximum score in iit????
Within limited time period…
You can check the preparation tips from here How to Prepare for JEE Main.
How many student selacted in iit mains exam?
It depends upon the cut-off.
What is eligibility criteria for jee advanced 2016?
You can check the eligibility criteria from here JEE Advanced 2016.
What is the job offered in mechanical engeniring
You may check details from this link Mechanical Engineering.
What is the cutoff marks for SC…?
You may check the cut-off from here JEE Main Cut-Off 2016.
what is the cut off in IIT
You may check the cut-off from here JEE Main Cut-Off 2016.
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Is There any NEGATIVE marks for Drawing..
Yes, negative marking will be done from the total of marks.
What is the job scope for B.Arch.?
Job market of B.Arch is very good today, many companies provides a good package after clearing this course.
what is the job scope for B.Arch?
what is the cut off mark for BC
cut off for IIT??
You may visit this link JEE Main Cut-Off 2016.
what is cutoff marks for st?
It will be declared after the exam.
What is the cutoff to get into IIT?
I want to know the entire details of drawing test of Jee Main paper II.
You should try the sample papers of JEE Main paper II for details of drawing test.