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

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

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 30 Sep 2025, 03:41 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Changes: JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern changes will be revealed along with the release of the official notification on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority has announced to begin the session 1 JEE Mains 2026 exam registration in October 2025. However, based on the previous years, 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 Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing tests, while Paper 2B includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions.

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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 pattern changes over the years and JEE Main expected changes and the actual exam pattern.

JEE Main Exam Pattern Changes 2026

The NTA may announce some changes for the 2026 exam pattern. There were some notifiable changes made this 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 will be released soon 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 subjects does Paper 1 consist of?
A:

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

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

The authority will announce it soon on the official website.

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Helloaspirant,

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus, which is broken down into Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.  Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry in Mathematics; Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry; and Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Optics in Physics are important subjects.

To know the syllabus, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-syllabus

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Hey! For JEE Main 2026, focus on Physics: Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Thermodynamics; Chemistry: Coordination Compounds, Thermodynamics, Basic Concepts, Hydrocarbons; Maths: Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Limits, Sets & Functions, Complex Numbers, 3D Geometry, Probability.

Removed topics: Physics – Semiconductors, Communication Systems; Chemistry – Surface Chemistry, s-block, Polymers, Alcohols/Phenols/Ethers; Maths – Induction, Reasoning, Triangle Inequality.

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