JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes: New Marking Scheme & Paper Format

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes: New Marking Scheme & Paper Format

Team Careers360Updated on 01 Nov 2025, 12:13 PM IST

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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  1. JEE Main Exam Pattern Changes 2026
  2. JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026
  3. JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern
  4. JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Exam Pattern
  5. JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B (B.Plan) Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes: New Marking Scheme & Paper Format
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes

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.

JEE Main Exam Pattern Changes 2026

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

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026

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:

JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern

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

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Exam Pattern

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


JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
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JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B (B.Plan) Exam Pattern

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)

Q: What are the major changes made in the JEE Main 2026 paper?
A:

The authority has not made any changes to the JEE Main 2026 paper pattern so far. 

Q: What subjects does Paper 1 consist of?
A:

The Paper 1 consists of subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with total marks being 300.

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Hello,

Yes, you can edit the OBC authority designation in the JEE Main 2026 form during the correction window.

To do it:

  1. Wait for the correction window to open.

  2. Log in to the JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

  3. Click on “Correction in Application Form.”

  4. Go to the category or certificate details section.

  5. Edit the authority designation if the field is active, or re-upload a corrected OBC certificate.

  6. Save and submit the changes.

If the field is not editable, upload a new valid certificate or contact the NTA helpline for help.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

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.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

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.

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