How to Avoid Negative Marking in JEE Main 2026? - Smart Tips

Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2026?

Yes, there will be negative marking in JEE Main 2026.

• Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)

• Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1)

• Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0)

• If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options

• If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question

Best strategy to avoid negative marks in JEE Main 2026

Candidates can check how to avoid negative marking in JEE Main 2026 step by step below.

• Read questions carefully

• Time management

• Practice mock tests

• Overconfidence

• Avoid silly calculation mistakes

• Skip doubtful questions

• Stay calm

• Avoid guesswork

• Marking the answers

How to Reduce Negative Marking in JEE Main?

Candidates can check the JEE Main negative marking strategy below.

• Understanding the exam pattern

• Attempt what you know first

• Avoid guesswork

• Time management

• Previous years question papers

• Practical mock test

• Stay claim

• Review answers

How to Improve Accuracy in JEE Main 2026?

• Registration for Basic Education will be Taking Place

• Practice with a Timer

• Improve Your Choosing Skills

• Make use of Shortcuts and Tricks (Use Them Sensibly)

• Practice with Last Year’s Exam Questions

• Look through your work critically and find your mistakes.

• Use Different Speeds for Subject Areas

• Be Sure to Go Fast Without Losing Accuracy

• Work on Mental Math and Calculation Skills

• Stay Consistent and Avoid Burnout

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for B.Tech

Candidates can check the JEE Main marking scheme in the table below.

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. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers in 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.

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for B.Arch

Candidates can check the JEE Main marking scheme in the table below.

20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B (except Drawing Test). 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. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme for B.Planning

Candidates can check the JEE Main marking scheme in the table below.

20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B (except Drawing Test). For each question in Section B, 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. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

The authority will release the JEE Main exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 on this page once it is released. As per last year's data, the JEE Main exam for B.E/B. Tech will consist of 75 questions covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section will consist of 25 mandatory questions: 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 5 numerical value questions (NVQs).