JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2025 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2025 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

Samridhi MishraUpdated on 24 Feb 2025, 04:07 PM IST

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2025 - NTA released the JEE Main 2025 tie-breaking policy on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. A common doubt that arises in JEE Main aspirants is, “What if two students get the same marks in JEE Mains?” In such cases, the authority uses the JEE Main tie-breaking rule to allot ranks in JEE Main 2025. This allows the authority to grant different ranks to candidates even if they get the same mark in the JEE Main 2025 result. The paper 2 JEE Main result was announced on February 23, 2025. The authority declared the JEE Mains BTech result for session 1 on February 11, 2025. 14 candidates have emerged as the JEE Mains 2025 toppers having obtained 100 percentile.

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  1. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1
  2. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 A (B.Arch)
  3. JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 2 B (B.Planning)
JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2025 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2
JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule 2025 by NTA for Paper 1 and 2

The JEE Main tie breaking rule by NTA is different for paper 1 and paper 2. The authority has revised the JEE Main 2025 tie-breaking policy. Candidates can check the updated JEE Main 2025 tie-breaking rule on this page.

JEE Main Tie-Breaking Rule for Paper 1

NTA has changed the JEE Main tie-breaking rule 2025. Candidates can check the updated JEE Main 2025 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 JEE Main 2025. The tie breaking for JEE Main 2025 will apply in the following order:

  • NTA score in Mathematics, followed by

  • 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 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 2025 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 2025 tie-breaking policy to resolve a tie between two candidates.

Q: What is tie-breaking in JEE Main 2025?
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 2025?
A:

Yes, the authority has revised the JEE Main tie-breaking policy 2025. Candidates can check the updated tie-breaking rules on this page.

Q: What is the JEE Main result date 2025?
A:

The JEE Main 2025 result date for session 1 is February 11, 2025 (BTech) and February 23, 2025 (BArch and BPlan) while the session 2 result will be declared on April 17, 2025.

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Hello there,

Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practices for preparation ,especially when it comes to JEE. It gives you a proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover, and the marking scheme.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the question papers of JEE exam. Hope it helps!

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Hello aspirant,

In order to prepare for the JEE Main 2026 exam, it is strongly advised that students complete the JEE Main 2025 Question Paper. This will help them comprehend the exam's difficulty level and question kinds. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 test will be administered by NTA from January 21 to 30, while the session 2 exam will take place from April 2 to 9.

To get the previous year question papers, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers

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With a BC-E category certificate, EWS certificate, and Telangana home-state quota, your chances of getting admission to AIML or related CSE branches in CBIT, VNR VJIET, or similar top private colleges in Telangana depend mainly on your JEE Main percentile and the TS EAMCET counselling process, because these colleges fill seats through both TS EAMCET ranks and JEE Main scores (Category-B seats).

For Category-A seats (through TS EAMCET), JEE Main percentile is not considered. Admission is purely based on your TS EAMCET rank, reservation category, gender, and home-state status. CBIT and VNR are highly competitive, especially for AIML, CSE, and IT branches, so you generally need a very strong TS EAMCET rank (usually within a few thousand for BC-E candidates, sometimes slightly relaxed for girls).

For Category-B seats (JEE Main quota), JEE Main percentile matters. Based on recent trends, to have a realistic chance:

  • For CBIT (AIML / CSE / IT), a JEE Main percentile of around 95+ is usually expected, even for reserved categories, because Category-B seats are limited and competition is high.

  • For VNR VJIET (AIML / CSE / IT), candidates with 92–95 percentile sometimes have chances, depending on availability and the specific branch.

  • If your percentile is below 90, getting AIML or core CSE in CBIT or VNR becomes difficult, but you may still have chances in slightly lower-demand branches (like ECE, EEE, or emerging specialisations) or in other good private colleges affiliated with JNTU or autonomous institutions.

Your BC-E and EWS certificates do help mainly in TS EAMCET counselling (Category-A seats), not significantly in Category-B (JEE Main) admissions, where merit largely dominates. Home-state status is already assumed for these colleges, so there is no extra advantage beyond eligibility.

In summary, if your JEE Main percentile is 95 or above, you can reasonably target AIML/CSE in VNR and possibly CBIT through Category-B. If it is 90–94, VNR or related branches are more realistic than CBIT. Below that, it is better to focus on TS EAMCET performance or consider other reputed Telangana colleges offering AIML. If you want, you can share your exact JEE Main percentile and TS EAMCET rank, and I can give you a more precise college- and branch-wise estimate.

Hello,

JEE Mains is a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to UG engineering course in IITs, NITs, etc. This also is a qualifying test for JEE Advanced.

Practicing with previous year question paper will give you on overview of the entire exam pattern, marking scheme, types of questions asked, etc.

Check out the official website of Careers360 for the question papers, preparation tips, etc.

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers

Careers360 is also conducting a free JEE Mains mock test which you can attempt. The last date for registration is 8th January, 2026.

https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-2026-free-mock-test/

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Hello,

The link to the mock test series is attached here. The mock test of Careers360 is completely free, and the structure and questions were prepared keeping in mind the exam of JEE Mains. The registration is ongoing. the last date of registration on 8th January.

https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/

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