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    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme: +4, -1 Marking Rules Explained

    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme: +4, -1 Marking Rules Explained

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 15 Nov 2026, 07:31 PM IST
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    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme - NTA has released the JEE Main marking scheme along with the brochure. Candidates should know the JEE Main marking scheme 2027 before attempting the exam. There will be 75 questions in Paper 1. The total marks will be 300 for the JEE Main 2027. Note that the marking scheme will be different for Paper 1 and 2. For further details on the JEE Main marking scheme, check this article. 
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    1. JEE Main Marking Scheme 2027
    2. JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 1
    3. JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 2A
    4. JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 2B
    5. JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme- Negative Marking
    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme: +4, -1 Marking Rules Explained
    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme: +4, -1 Marking Rules Explained

    JEE Main Marking Scheme 2027

    The authority has announced the JEE Main 2027 marking scheme details in the information brochure. The JEE Main question paper will be different for BTech, BArch and BPlanning. The BTech paper will have 75 questions, whereas BArch will have 77 and BPlanning will have 100 questions. Accordingly, Paper 1 will be of 300 marks, whereas Paper 2 will be of 400 marks. For further details, check the following sections. 

    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 1

    The authority has announced the paper 1 marking scheme details. There are three sections in this, namely, maths, physics and chemistry. Each section will have 25 questions. Each question will be of 4 marks. There is a negative marking of -1 for each wrong answer.

    JEE Mains Marking Scheme 2027 for BTech

    Subjects

    Section A

    Section B

    Marks

    Maths

    20

    5

    100

    Physics

    20

    5

    100

    Chemistry

    20

    5

    100

    Total Marks of JEE Main 2027

    75

    300

    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 2A

    Candidates can check this section to know how many marks are awarded in JEE Main paper 2A. The BArch paper has 77 questions. Numerical questions are 4 marks each. Aptitude questionnaire also 4 marks each. However, drawing section has 2 questions, each of 50 marks.

    JEE Mains Marking Scheme 2027 for BArch

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Mathematics

    25 (20+5*) 5 questions with answers as numerical values have to be answered.

    100

    Aptitude

    50

    200

    Drawing Test

    2

    100

    JEE Exam Total Marks & Questions

    77 Questions

    400 Marks

    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme Paper 2B

    All the sections of JEE Main paper 2B have questions with 4 marks each. Maths, aptitude an planning test sections will be asked in this paper. 

    JEE Mains Marking Scheme 2027 for BPlan.

    Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Mathematics

    25 (20+5*) 5 questions with answers as numerical values have to be answered.

    100

    Aptitude

    50

    200

    Planning Test

    25

    100

    Total Marks in JEE Main 2027 BArch & Questions

    100 Questions

    400 Marks

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    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme- Negative Marking

    Aspirants should be aware of whether the JEE Main exam has negative marking. Based on the brochure, some marks will be deducted if any answer is wrong. Check the table below to know further details.

    Paper

    Section

    Negative Marking

    JEE Main Paper 1

    Maths

    -1 

    Physics

    -1

    Chemistry

    -1

    JEE Main Paper 2A

    Maths

    -1 

    Aptitude

    -1

    JEE Main Paper 2B

    Maths

    -1 

    Aptitude

    -1

    Planning Test

    -1 

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there negative marking in JEE Mains?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in JEE Main 2027 exam and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

    Q: How many marks are removed for a wrong answer in JEE Mains?
    A:

    One mark is subtracted from the total for each wrong answer.

    Q: How many marks in Section b in JEE Mains?
    A:

    Section B has 15 questions in total for each paper. So, it is 60 marks.

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    Questions related to JEE Main

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    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hello Devendra,

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily provides the official JEE Main syllabus, previous-year question papers, answer keys and mock tests rather than complete chapter-wise preparation notes. You can access these resources through the official JEE Main website.

    Hello student!

    JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.

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