JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 (Revised) - Exam Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021- NTA has released the new JEE Main 2021 exam pattern for B.Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning papers. The exam pattern of JEE Main 2021 is divided into JEE Paper 1 pattern for B.Tech and JEE Paper 2 pattern for B. Arch and B. Planning. As per JEE Main exam pattern 2021, each subject will have 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Questions and out of 10 only 5 have to be done. According to the JEE Main 2021 exam pattern, both the papers will be conducted in online mode except for the Drawing test for B.Arch. NTA JEE Main 2021 paper pattern contains details like JEE Main 2021 examination mode, number of sections, number of questions, type of questions, JEE Main 2021 marking scheme, etc. of the exam. NTA JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in 4 sessions- February, March, April and May- Paper 1 for B.E/B.Tech and Paper 2 for B.Arch or B.Plan. Read the full article to know the detailed JEE Main exam pattern 2021 for B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan courses.
Latest JEE Main Updates: JEE Main 2021 exam dates announced. JEE Main 2021 application form correction will be available from January 27 to 30.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021- What's New?
- As per the latest JEE Main 2021 exam pattern, paper 1 will have a total of 90 questions, 25 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Candidates have to attempt only 75 questions.
- Each subject will have 20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions. 5 out of 10 numerical questions are optional.
- Numerical questions don't have negative marking.
- JEE Main 2021 for paper 1 (B.Tech) will be conducted for 300 marks, while paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) will be conducted separately for 400 marks each.
- Now, JEE Main 2021 will be held in 13 regional languages
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
To qualify for the IIT Joint Entrance Exam, one must be aware of the complete JEE Main exam pattern 2021. The paper 1 pattern and paper 2 pattern of JEE Main 2021 is different. Candidates should refer to the respective JEE Main 2021 exam pattern to make a better JEE Main study plan. So, here we have provided the detailed exam pattern of JEE Main 2021 for both the papers.
JEE Main 2021 Languages
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021- Paper 1 (B.Tech)
Candidates willing to appear for JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 should check the exam pattern for the paper here. The exam will be conducted in online mode and will have multiple-choice questions along with questions with numerical value answers. The following tables can be referred to understand the JEE Main exam pattern 2021 for Paper 1.
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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for Paper 1
Parameters | JEE Main Exam Pattern Details |
Exam Mode | Computer-based test mode |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (4 hours for persons with benchmark disabilities) |
Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Total number of questions | 90 (need to answer 75 questions) (Each subject will have 20 MCQs and 10 numerical ques out of which 5 is must) |
Type of Questions | 20 Objective questions having 4 options each with only 1 correct option |
JEE Main 2021 Marking Scheme | JEE Main Marking Scheme for Paper 1 is- For MCQs - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer For answer with a numeric value - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 0 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
JEE Main Maximum Marks | 300 |
Medium of paper | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 Paper 1 for B.Tech
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Timings of the exam | |
First Shift | Second Shift | |||
Mathematics | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 numerical value)- 25 need to answer | 100 | 9 a.m. | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Physics | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 numerical value)- 25 need to answer | 100 | ||
Chemistry | 30 (20 MCQs + 10 numerical value)- 25 need to answer | 100 | ||
Total | 90 Questions (75 questions mandatory) | 300 Marks | ||
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021- Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Plan)
Candidates who wish to appear for paper 2 of JEE Main 2021 can check the exam pattern for B.Arch and B.Plan here. Both the papers are conducted in online mode except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. The following tables can be considered to know the detailed JEE Main 2021 exam pattern for Paper 2.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
Particulars | JEE Main Exam Pattern Details |
Mode of Examination | Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch |
Language of Examination | English or Hindi - For All Centre Cities English or Hindi or Gujarati- For Centre Cities in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
Duration of Examination | 3 hours |
Number of Sections | There are three sections in both B.Arch and B.Plan papers. B.Arch:
B.Plan:
|
Type of Questions | B.Arch- Type of questions for each section of B.Arch-
B.Planning- Type of questions for each section of B.Planning-
|
Number of Questions | B.Arch: 77 Questions B.Plan: 100 Questions |
Total Marks | 400 Marks |
Marking Scheme | JEE Main Marking Scheme for Paper 2 is- MCQs- Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark on each incorrect answer. Questions with numerical value answers - Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking. Marking Scheme for Drawing Test - Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks |
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 Paper 1 for B.Arch and B.Plan
Candidates can check the JEE Main 2021 paper pattern for B.Arch and B.Plan explaining the number of questions in each section and respective makes from the following table.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 for B.Arch
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. | 100 |
Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
Total | 77 Questions | 400 Marks |
JEE Main B.Plan Exam Pattern 2021
JEE B.Planning will be held in Online mode only.
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. | 100 |
Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
Planning Test | 25 | 100 |
Total | 100 Questions | 400 Marks |
JEE Main Syllabus 2021
Candidates must be aware of the syllabus along with the JEE Main 2021 exam pattern. Knowledge of JEE Main syllabus will help the candidates to prepare a proper study plan and study the right topics for the exam. JEE Main exam syllabus is based on the syllabus of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry subjects of Class 11th and 12th. Thus, the candidates should prepare accordingly.
JEE Main 2021 Mock Tests
NTA will release JEE Main mock test 2021 on the official website. The mock test is based on the actual JEE Main exam pattern 2021 and will help the candidates to understand the type and level of questions asked in the exam. Attempting more and more mock tests will help the candidates to increase their speed and time management skills. Candidates will also be able to analyze their performance through mock tests.
JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers
Along with the mock tests, candidates are also advised to solve previous year question papers to get familiar with the JEE Main 2021 exam patten including type of questions asked, level of difficulty, and other important things. Another important aspect that previous year question papers help students in is time management. With the help of JEE Main previous year question papers candidates can decide how much time to devote to which section.
Recommended Books for JEE Main 2021
After knowing the syllabus and JEE Main 2021 exam pattern, students must know the important books that the students can refer to prepare for the examination. Given below are the recommended books by popular authors to help students prepare for JEE Main 2021:
JEE Main Recommended Books for Physics
- Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
- Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker
- Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
JEE Main Recommended Books for Chemistry
- Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
- Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
- Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis
- Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd
JEE Main Recommended Books for Mathematics
- Trigonometry by S. L. Loney
- Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
- Coordinate Geometry by S. L. Loney
- Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
- Maths XI & XII by NCERT
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 (Revised) - Exam Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme
Question: What is the JEE Main 2021 exam pattern?
Answer:
As per JEE Main exam pattern 2021 for B.Tech candidates, the exam has a total of 75 questions spread over the three sections of the exam- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The total marks for the exam are 300 marks.
Question: Are there any samples of how numerical questions asked in JEE Main?
Answer:
Well JEE Advanced generally has numerical questions. So to get an idea, students can refer to the past year JEE Advanced question papers. These have to be calculated by students and the value deduced should be entered.
Question: Is there any part from the syllabus for numerical questions as per the new exam pattern of JEE Main 2021?
Answer:
No, the JEE Main syllabus 2021 does not specify any such portions for numerical questions. Questions that need calculations and whose answers will be a numerical value may figure in the question paper.
Question: What is the marking scheme of JEE Main?
Answer:
As per the JEE Main 2021 exam pattern, for MCQ questions, candidates are allotted 4 marks for each correct answer and there is a negative marking of 1 marks for each incorrect answer. In case of answers with numerical values, candidates are allotted 4 marks for each correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Question: What are numerical questions in JEE Main?
Answer:
Numerical questions have a numerical value as an answer and these have to be generally accurate to the point of 4 decimals in most exams. Unlike multiple-choice questions, these answers need to be worked and calculated by students. The numerical value answers of JEE Main are done using the mouse and on-screen virtual numeric keypad that is given in the test on the screen.
Question: What is the distribution of sections and questions in JEE Main paper 1?
Answer:
As per the JEE Main exam pattern for Paper 1; the paper will contain three sections- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 will have 75 questions spread over the three sections i.e. every section will have 25 questions each.
Question: What is the distribution of sections and questions in JEE Main paper 2 for B.Arch?
Answer:
As per the JEE Main exam pattern for B.Arch, there will be three sections- Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. There will be 25 questions in Maths section; 50 questions in the Aptitude section and 2 Drawing questions in the exam. The total number of questions in the paper is 77.
Question: What is the distribution of sections and questions in JEE Main paper 2 for B.Plan?
Answer:
As per the JEE Main exam pattern for B.Plan, there will be three sections- Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning. There will be 25 questions in Maths section; 50 questions in the Aptitude section and 25 Planning questions in the exam. The total number of questions in the paper is 100.
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can I do Btech with jee mains preperation
Hello Aspirant,
Yes , of course you can if you are determined and focused. I assume you are asking this because you are aiming to get a better college with JEE score while you have already joined B.Tech is a college to avoid wasting a year.This is possible but may not be that easy , it depends on your capability.You will have to handle both college exams, assignments and all other engagements along with JEE prep . You need to be extremely disciplined and study on a daily basis . It might be more rigorous than you expected at times ,so you should ensure that you won't flunk college studies, because remember in case you have to continue in the same college, a poor performance in the first year can put you under a bad light. Anyways , if you are confident it is possible , so set proper time table giving time for both college and JEE prep and stick to it. You can take online coaching for JEE .Practice a lot of mock tests to strengthen speed and accuracy.
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Answer laterdo we need to give JEE mains or we can get admission via aptitude tests
You haven't mentioned a complete question. You did not mention where you wish to seet admission.
The NRTI admission offers a variety of UG and PG courses related to railways and transportation while jee mains is conducted to invite admissions to b. Tech courses in various nit/iiit/gfti all over the country. The two examinations are really different.
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yesterday was jEE mains last date of registration I want to know that was that registration for all four attempts or only for first attempt (heLd in February)?? because I missed registration
Hello,
That was the JEE mains last date of registration for all four attempts . But the Form Correction Date was from January 27 to 30, 2021.
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people say that jee advance have 2 attempts i passed 12 in 2020 and i am giving jee main in 2021 if i pass jee main then how much attempts can i give jee advance
One can attempt jee mains from three consecutive yeats and these years are counted from the time you were in class 12th and for jee advanced there are only two attempts starting in the same year in which you appeared for your boards. Therefore you were eligible for jee mains 2020 and will be eligible for all the sessions of jee mains 2021 and 2022. And for jee advanced you were eligible for jee advanced 2020 and will be eligible for jee advanced 2021. There you just have one attempt for jee advanced. For more info you may visit the following link:
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how many time can we give jee main exam ?
As per rules ans guidelines of National Testing Agency (NTA), that conducts jee mains a candidate can give JEE Main exam six times over a period of three consecutive years. In a year, a candidate can appear for JEE Main twice in the months of January and April. However a recent change has been made by NTA for 2021 that a candidate can appear four time for jee mains in an year. JEE will be conducted in February,March,April and May.
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