JEE Main 2026Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern — Complete Guide
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) consists of 90 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, of which you attempt 75. Total marks: 300. Duration: 3 hours. Here is the complete breakdown of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and paper types.
90
Total Questions
per paper
75
Questions to Attempt
per paper
300
Total Marks
Paper 1
3 hrs
Duration
4 hrs PwD
JEE Main Papers — Overview
Paper 1 — B.E. / B.Tech
- For admission to engineering degree programs at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Computer-based test (CBT) only
- Gateway to JEE Advanced for IIT admissions
Paper 2A — B.Arch
- For admission to Architecture programs
- Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test
- Drawing test is pen-and-paper (offline) component
- 100 questions, 400 marks total
Paper 2B — B.Planning
- For admission to Planning programs
- Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based Questions
- Fully computer-based
- 100 questions, 400 marks total
Is a calculator allowed in JEE Main 2026?
No physical calculator is allowed inside the exam hall. However, NTA provides a virtual on-screen calculator within the exam software. Candidates cannot bring their own calculators, phones, or any electronic devices.
Key Tips for JEE Main 2026
- Section B has no negative marking — always attempt all 5 numerical questions.
- In Section A, skip questions you are unsure of to avoid the −1 penalty.
- You do not need to attempt all 10 Section B questions — only 5 are counted.
- Manage time: ~2 minutes per MCQ, ~3–4 minutes per numerical is a healthy pace.
- Mock tests on the NTA practice portal match the actual exam interface.
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