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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2027 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2027 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 14 Nov 2026, 03:13 PM IST
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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2027 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) will mention the JEE Main 2027 tie-breaking criteria in the official information brochure. Until then, candidates can refer to the previous year's rules to understand how ties between candidates are resolved. As per the existing criteria, preference is given to candidates securing higher NTA scores in Mathematics, followed by Physics and Chemistry. If the tie continues, additional conditions are considered to determine the final rank. Candidates can check the detailed tie-breaking rules on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The tie-breaking criteria may differ for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning) of the JEE Main exam. For more details, candidates can refer to the JEE Main 2027 guidelines.

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    3. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)
    4. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)
    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2027 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2
    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2027

    JEE Main Tie Breaking Rule 2027 by NTA

    As per the official guidelines, if two candidates secure the same NTA percentile, the JEE Main inter se merit rules are used to break the tie in this order: higher NTA score in Mathematics, followed by higher NTA score in Physics, and then higher NTA score in Chemistry.

    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1

    NTA has released the JEE Main tie-breaking rule for 2027 in their official brochure. Candidates can check the updated JEE Main 2027 tie-breaking policy below. The tie-breaking rules apply when two candidates obtain the same JEE Main scores. However, to allot the JEE Main ranks, the authorities follow the tie-breaking policy of JEE Main 2027. The tie-breaking for JEE Main 2027 will apply in the following order:

    • NTA score in Mathematics

    • NTA score in Physics, followed by

    • NTA score in Chemistry, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)

    The tie between candidates obtaining the same Total NTA scores will be resolved in the following manner:

    • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

    • NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by

    • NTA score in the Drawing Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-I) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II) in the Test followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank

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    JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)

    In case two candidates obtain the same marks in the JEE Main 2027 B.Planning exam the tie-breaking will apply in the following order:

    • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

    • NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by

    • NTA score in Planning Based Questions, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part- I) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part- II) in the Test, followed by

    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part-III) in the Test followed by

    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How is the tie broken in JEE Mains?
    A:

    NTA applies the JEE Main 2027 tie-breaking policy to resolve a tie between two candidates.

    Q: What is tie-breaking in JEE Main 2027?
    A:

    The JEE Main tie-breaking is a method to resolve a tie between two candidates who obtain equal scores. The JEE Main tie-breaking policy is extremely useful in the rank list preparation.

    Q: Is the JEE Main tie breaking policy revised for 2027?
    A:

    The authority has yet to release the JEE Main tie-breaking policy 2027.

    Q: What is the JEE Main result date 2027?
    A:

    JEE Main 2027 result date has been announced. The JEE Main session 1 will be conducted from January 22 to 24 and 28, 2027, and session 2 will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027. 

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    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.

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    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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