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    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme Explained by NTA: +4, −1 Rule You Must Know

    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme Explained by NTA: +4, −1 Rule You Must Know

    Team Careers360Updated on 13 Apr 2026, 10:48 AM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme- NTA has published the JEE Main marking scheme 2026, The marking scheme was released along with the exam pattern. Applicants can check the marking scheme of JEE Main 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. There are total of 75 questions of 300 marks in JEE Main 2026. Each question will have +4 marks and -1 will be deducted for an incorrect response. The complete details of the updated JEE Mains marking scheme is updated on this page. Along with the JEE marking scheme, candidates should also be aware of all topics listed in JEE Main syllabus 2026.

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    1. JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme – Highlights
    2. JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
    3. JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
    4. Key Points for JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme Explained by NTA: +4, −1 Rule You Must Know
    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

    Candidates preparing for the JEE Main 2026 exam must clearly understand the marking scheme and exam pattern to maximise their scores. The JEE Mains marking scheme 2026 explains the number of questions, marks distribution, and negative marking rules for each subject. The authority conducts the JEE Main exam in two sessions. The authority conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 from April 2 to 8, 2026.

    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme – Highlights

    Below are the key details of the marking scheme for JEE Main 2026:

    Particulars

    Details

    Total Number of Questions

    75 (25 Questions in each section)

    Questions to be Attempted

    75 (25 per subject)

    Marks for Correct Answer

    +4

    Marks for Wrong Attempt

    -1 (only for MCQs)

    Marks for Unattempted Question

    0

    Question Types

    • MCQ

    • Numerical Value Questions

    Total Marks

    300

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    JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

    The JEE Main 2026 paper will consist of two sections in each subject:

    • Section A (MCQs) : All Compulsory, with negative marking.

    • Section B (Numerical Value Questions) : All Compulsory, with no negative marking.

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    Subject-Wise JEE Main Marking Scheme

    Subject

    Physics

    Chemistry

    Mathematics

    Section A (MCQs) : All Compulsory

    20

    20

    20

    Section (Numerical)

    05

    05

    05

    Total Number of Questions

    25

    25

    25

    Marks Distribution

    25 x 4 = 100

    25 x 4 = 100

    25 x 4 = 100

    Total Marks

    300

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

    Candidates should also understand the overall JEE Main 2026 exam pattern before preparation:

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Computer Based Test (CBT)

    Duration

    3 Hours (180 Minutes)

    Language

    English, Hindi, and Regional Languages (as per choice)

    Type of Questions

    MCQs & Numerical Value Questions

    Total Marks

    300 (Paper 1)

    Type of Questions

    MCQs & Numerical Value Questions

    Key Points for JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

    • Each correct answer will award +4 marks.

    • Each incorrect MCQ will deduct -1 mark.

    • No negative marking for Numerical Value Questions.

    • In Section B, candidates need to attempt only 5 out of 10 numerical questions in each subject.

    • The total marks for JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) is 300 marks.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the marking scheme of JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    In JEE Main 2026, each correct answer gives +4 marks, while every wrong MCQ deducts 1 mark. Numerical questions have no negative marking.

    Q: How many questions need to be attempted in JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    Candidates have to attempt 75 questions in total – 25 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

    Q: What are the total marks of JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 will be for 300 marks with a duration of three hours.

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