JEE Main New Pattern 2025: Changes, Exam Structure, Marking Scheme

JEE Main New Pattern 2025: Changes, Exam Structure, Marking Scheme

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Samridhi MishraUpdated on 21 Oct 2024, 11:34 AM IST
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JEE Main new pattern 2025 - NTA has released the new JEE Main 2025 exam pattern on the official website, nta.ac.in. According to the JEE Mains new pattern, the optional questions are discontinued in section B for the JEE Mains exam. Earlier, candidates had to attempt any 5 out of 10 questions from section B. However, as per the JEE Main new exam pattern, section B of the JEE Main question paper will now contain only 5 mandatory questions for papers 1 and 2. From JEE Main 2025, candidates will not be given any option to select questions from section B. All the questions in the JEE Main 2025 exam are now compulsory.

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The table below presents the opening and closing ranks for various BTech, dual degree, and integrated MSc programmes at NIT Warangal.

Academic Program Name

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

17157

30296

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

12844

17585

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

15045

20805

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

27860

37985

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

21655

25239

Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2222

2952

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

1521

2409

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5486

7788

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3433

5057

Electronics and Communication Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5172

5607

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

15153

19078

Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2998

3277

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

11114

14037

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

23910

28071

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

27440

28114

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

3563

15971

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This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main New Exam Pattern 2025
  2. JEE Main New Paper Pattern: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)
  3. JEE Main New Paper Pattern 2025: Paper 2
  4. JEE Main exam pattern changes: 2024 vs 2025
  5. JEE Main Revised Exam Pattern: Impact
  6. JEE Mains Marking Scheme
JEE Main New Pattern 2025: Changes, Exam Structure, Marking Scheme
JEE Main New Pattern 2025

JEE Main New Exam Pattern 2025

The JEE Main pattern change is limited to section B only. With this, the JEE Main 2025 exam for paper 1 now has 75 questions- 25 from each section. The authority is now resuming to the pre-pandemic format making all 5 questions in section B compulsory. Candidates can check the complete JEE Main exam pattern changes here.

JEE Main New Paper Pattern: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

The authority has announced the JEE Main new paper pattern for paper 1 through the official notification at nta.ac.in. The detailed JEE Main 2025 exam pattern will soon be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the JEE Main new pattern pdf on this page.

JEE Main New Exam Pattern for Paper 1

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based examination

JEE Main exam duration

3 hours

Language of Examination

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odisha, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Type of Questions

  • Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

  • Questions with numerical values as answers

No. of Sections

There are three sections:

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

JEE Mains Total questions

  • Mathematics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.

  • Physics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.

  • Chemistry: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.

Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each)

Total Marks in JEE Mains 2025

300 Marks (100 marks for each section)

JEE Mains negative marking

MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.

Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

JEE Main New Paper Pattern 2025: Paper 2

The new JEE Main exam pattern change applies to paper 2, i.e., for B.Arch and B.Planning. Candidates can check the revised JEE Mains paper pattern for B.Arch/B.Plan below.

JEE Main 2025 New Exam Pattern for Paper 2

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch (Pen & Paper based mode)

Language

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Exam Duration

Three hours

No. of Sections

B.Arch (Paper 2A):

  • Part 1 - Mathematics

  • Part 2 - Aptitude test

  • Part 3 - Drawing test

B.Plan (Paper 2B):

  • Mathematics

  • Aptitude test

  • Planning tests (MCQs)

Type of Questions

B.Arch -

  • Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical value as answers

  • Aptitude- Multiple- choice questions

  • Drawing- Drawing aptitude

B.Planning-

  • Mathematics- MCQs, and questions with numerical value as answers

  • Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

  • Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

JEE Mains total questions

  • B.Arch: 77 Questions

  • B.Plan: 100 Questions

Total Marks in JEE Mains 2025 paper 2A

400 Marks

JEE Mains Marking Scheme

  • MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each wrong answer.

  • Questions with numerical value answers: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.

  • Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.

JEE Main exam pattern changes: 2024 vs 2025

Candidates can check the JEE Main new paper pattern from the table below. The following table shows a comparison of the JEE Main revised exam pattern 2025 with that of the previous year.

JEE Main exam pattern change

Basis20242025
Total number of questions9075
Compulsory questions7575
Optional questions15 (5 from each section)-
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JEE Main Revised Exam Pattern: Impact

Careers360 connected with the managing partner and head at FIITJEE Noida centre, Ramesh Batlish over the impact of JEE Main paper pattern changes. According to him, students will now have to prepare all the chapters in the JEE Main syllabus for both papers 1 and 2. Candidates can no longer rely on selective study by leaving any less-weightage chapter. Now the JEE Main 2025 exam will only comprise 75 compulsory questions. He also suggested the JEE Main cutoffs will also be impacted and the qualifying marks will dip slightly due to the removal of optional questions in the JEE Main new paper pattern.

JEE Mains Marking Scheme

The National Testing Agency will soon announce the JEE Main 2025 marking scheme online. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main total marks and section-wise marks through the JEE Main information bulletin. Candidates must check the JEE Main new paper pattern for the JEE Mains marking scheme. The total marks for JEE Mains remain the same, i.e., 300 marks for paper 1 and 400 marks for paper 2. According to the JEE Main exam pattern changes only the optional questions have been removed. This makes all the questions in the JEE Main 2025 paper compulsory.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is JEE Main pattern change in 2025?
A:

Yes, the National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2025 pattern change on the official website nta.ac.in. Candidates can check the JEE Mains new exam pattern 2025 on this page.

Q: What is the distribution of sections and questions in JEE Main Paper 2 for B.Arch?
A:

As per the JEE Main exam pattern for B.Arch, there will be three sections- Mathematics (25 questions), Aptitude (50 questions), and Drawing (2 questions). The JEE Main exam pattern changes state that there will be 5 compulsory numerical questions instead of 10 optional questions.

Q: What is the JEE Main new paper pattern 2025?
A:

The JEE Main new exam pattern has removed the optional questions from section B. There will be only 5 questions in Section B with no choices and students must answer all.

Q: Has NTA discontinued the optional question format in JEE Mains 2025?
A:

Yes, the authority is reverting to the pre-pandemic exam format for JEE Main. As a result, the authority has removed the JEE Main optional question format which was introduced keeping  in mind the challenges posed due to COVID-19.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello,

JEE has two exams:

  1. JEE Main : for NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.
  2. JEE Advanced: For IITs

The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:

  • For NITs, aim for 150+ marks in JEE Main.
  • For IITs, aim for 50-60% marks in JEE Advanced.
  • Focus on concepts, practice, and take mock tests for best results.

Go through the link for more details:

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

I hope this answer helps you, All the best!



Heya,

Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.

Hope it helps!!!

Hello,

Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.


if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.

For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.

Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.

Hello Tanishka,

Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.

Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.

All the best for your exams!

Hello Swati

Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025