JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes: NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. There are no changes in the JEE Main exam pattern 2026. JEE Main 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. The JEE Main 2026 exam paper pattern consists of three papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B. Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Plan. JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 75 mandatory questions. Paper 2A consists of 77 questions from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. While Paper 2B will have 100 questions from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning section. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026.
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The JEE Main 2026 is a national-level entrance test conducted to offer admission in engineering and architecture courses in top colleges and institutions in India. In this article, Careers360 will discuss JEE Main exam details like pattern changes over the years and JEE Main expected changes, and the actual exam pattern.
The NTA has not announced any changes for the 2026 exam pattern so far. However, there were some notifiable changes made last year year. Below is a table consisting of the exam pattern changes made in 2025:
Criteria | JEE Main 2024 | JEE Main 2025 (Updated) | Changes Highlighted |
Section A (Paper 1) | 20 MCQs per subject (PCM) | 20 MCQs per subject (PCM) | No changes |
Section B (Paper 1) | 10 numerical questions (5 to be answered, choice) | 5 numerical questions (all mandatory) | Removal of 5 optional questions |
Paper 2A Maths (B.Arch) | 10 numericals (5 to be answered, choice) | 5 numericals (all mandatory) | Removal of 5 optional questions |
Paper 2B Maths (B.Plan) | 10 numericals (5 to be answered, choice) | 5 numericals (all mandatory) | Removal of 5 optional questions |
Negative Marking (Numerical) | Not applicable | Applicable (-1 for incorrect answer) | Negative marking introduced |
Total Questions (Paper 1) | 90 questions (75 to be answered) | 75 questions (all are mandatory) | Reduced number of questions |
Total Marks (Paper 1) | 300 | 300 | No change |
The JEE Main exam pattern for 2026 has been released on the official website. The exam pattern consists of 2 papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2A and 2B. The exam is conducted for 3 hours in computer-based mode. Candidates can check the exam pattern below which is paper-wise and in detail:
Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical Value Questions) | Total Questions per Subject | Marks per Subject | Total Marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 | |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 | |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 | |
Total | 60 | 15 | 75 | 300 | 300 |
Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Exam Mode |
Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 Numerical | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Aptitude Test | Multiple Choice Questions | 50 | 200 | Computer-Based Test |
Drawing Test | Drawing Questions | 2 | 100 | Pen-and-Paper (Offline) |
Total | 77 | 400 |
Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Exam Mode |
Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 Numerical | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Aptitude Test | Multiple Choice Questions | 50 | 200 | Computer-Based Test |
Planning Based Questions | Multiple Choice Questions | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Total | 100 | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The authority has not made any changes to the JEE Main 2026 paper pattern so far.
The Paper 1 consists of subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with total marks being 300.
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I am attaching a link from the official website of Careers360 which contains all the important formulas for physics , chemistry and mathematics for JEE mains. Hope it helps!
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Yes, you can edit the OBC authority designation in the JEE Main 2026 form during the correction window.
To do it:
Wait for the correction window to open.
Log in to the JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Click on “Correction in Application Form.”
Go to the category or certificate details section.
Edit the authority designation if the field is active, or re-upload a corrected OBC certificate.
Save and submit the changes.
If the field is not editable, upload a new valid certificate or contact the NTA helpline for help.
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NTA has not yet announced the JEE Main correction window dates. It will open after the registration process ends, and the notice will be released on the official website.
You can usually edit details like school name and category-related information during the correction window. So, you should be able to correct the school name and the OBC certificate authority field if those sections are made editable.
Keep checking the JEE Main website regularly, and make the changes as soon as the correction window opens.
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Yes, you need to enter your board registration number while filling the JEE Main application form .
This is the number given by your school board (like CBSE, ICSE, or state board) when you registered for your Class 10 or Class 12 board exams .
You can find it on your Class 10 or 12 admit card, marksheet, or registration slip provided by your board.
If you don’t remember it, you can ask your school for the registration number.
Hope it helps !
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