Total Marks of JEE Mains 2026: Pattern and Marking Scheme

Total Marks of JEE Mains 2026: Pattern and Marking Scheme

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 13 Sep 2025, 04:55 PM IST

Total Marks of JEE Mains 2026- Aspirants should prepare for the JEE Main 2026 exam with its total marks in mind. Being aware of the JEE Main total marks 2026 helps candidates build a more curated preparation strategy. NTA will release the details along with the JEE Main information bulletin. As per last year's data, the total marks for JEE Main 2026 paper 1 were 300. For paper 2, it was 400. This article consists of the section-wise marks for JEE Mains as well. One must be aware of the total marks vs minimum marks required to clear JEE Main. The JEE Main 2026 exam is expected to be held in January and April.

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  • PwD/PwBD/UDID Certificate
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This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme
  2. JEE Main Paper 1 Marking scheme
  3. JEE Main Paper 2A Marking scheme
  4. JEE Main Paper 2B Marking scheme
  5. Percentile for 300 marks in JEE Main 2026
Total Marks of JEE Mains 2026: Pattern and Marking Scheme
Total Marks of JEE Mains

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can find the detailed marking scheme for the JEE Main 2026 exam, as per last year brochure. Being aware of the marking scheme allows candidates to plan their exam strategy accordingly and avoid losing marks due to negative marking. The marking scheme will be available in the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern.

JEE Main subject-wise Marks distribution for Paper 1

Subject


Total Questions

Total marks


Section A

Section B


Maths

20

05

100

Physics

20

05

100

Chemistry

20

05

100


60

15

300

JEE Main Paper 1 Marking scheme

Type of question

Marking scheme

MCQs

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

Numerical questions

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

JEE Main subject-wise Marks distribution for Paper 2A

Subject

Total Questions

Total marks

Part I: Mathematics

20 (Section A) and

05 (Section B)

100

Part II: Aptitude test

50

200

Part III: Drawing Test

02

100

Total

77

400

JEE Main Paper 2A Marking scheme

Type of question

Marking scheme

MCQs

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

Numerical questions

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

JEE Main subject-wise Marks distribution for Paper 2B

Subject

Total Questions

Total marks




Part-I: Mathematics

20 (Section A) and 05 (Section B)

100

Part-II: Aptitude Test

50

200

Part-III: Planning

25

100

Total

100

400

JEE Main Paper 2B Marking scheme

Type of questionMarking scheme

MCQs

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

Numerical questions

Correct Answer- +4

Incorrect answer- -1

Maximum marks in JEE Main 2026

The maximum score that candidates can get in JEE Main is 300 marks for Paper 1 and 400 for Paper 2. This is possible if the candidate answers all the questions correctly, without any negative marking.

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Percentile for 300 marks in JEE Main 2026

NTA will announce the JE Main 2026 score in the form of a percentile. The NTA percentile is the aggregate percentile of the candidate attempting the JEE Main 2026 exam. According to the JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile vs rank, a 300 score will translate to 100 percentile. The rank of a candidate with a 100 percentile will be in the top 15 ranks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Based on the data from last few years, the total marks for JEE Mains BTech 2026 will be 300 marks and for the BArch and B.Planning, it will be 400.

Q: How many marks is JEE Main 2026?
A:

JEE Main 2026 will be of 300 marks (paper 1) and 400 marks (paper 2).

Q: What is the percentile for 300 marks in JEE Main exam?
A:

Candidates who get 300 marks in JEE Main exam will get a percentile of 100.

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Hello,

You cannot "renew" your September 2025 certificate. You must apply for a completely new EWS certificate after April 1, 2026.

EWS certificates are linked to a specific financial year.

Your certificate issued in September 2025 is valid for the financial year 2025-26. It is based on your family's income from the previous financial year (i.e., 2024-25).

The certificate required for JEE counselling in mid-2026 must be valid for the financial year 2026-27. This certificate must be based on your family's income from the financial year 2025-26 and must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.

Since they are based on two different income periods, they are considered completely different documents.


Hope it's helpful to you.

Hi! Don’t worry, you can correct your category this year while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form. If you belong to BC/OBC category and have the valid caste certificate, you can apply under OBC NCL now. It will not be a problem if last year you had applied as General/EWS, since each year’s application is considered separately.
OBC NCL is for candidates from socially and educationally backward communities (non creamy layer) with income below 8 lakh, while EWS is for students from the general category (not SC/ST/OBC) with family income below 8 lakh. Since your family income is less than 2 lakh and you are BC, applying under OBC NCL is the right choice and will give you reservation benefits.

Hello,

To get below AIR 100 in JEE Advanced 2027, you need a strong and focused plan. Here’s a simple guide:

  1. Clear Concepts : Make sure all NCERT basics are strong. Focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Maths concepts deeply.

  2. Advanced Practice : Solve previous years’ JEE Advanced papers and high-level questions from books like HC Verma, I.E. Irodov, OP Tandon, and Cengage.

  3. Regular Mock Tests : Take full-length tests every week. Analyse mistakes and improve weak areas.

  4. Time Management : Learn to solve questions quickly and accurately. Work on speed and accuracy together.

  5. Short Notes : Make notes/formulas for quick revision.

  6. Consistency : Study daily and avoid long breaks. Consistent practice is key.

  7. Focus on Weak Areas : Identify topics you struggle with and spend extra time on them.

  8. Stress Management : Stay healthy, sleep well, and avoid last-minute panic.

If you follow a structured plan and stay consistent, AIR below 100 is achievable.

Hope it helps !

Helloaspirant,

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus, which is broken down into Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.  Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry in Mathematics; Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry; and Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Optics in Physics are important subjects.

To know the syllabus, you can visit our site through following link:

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

Thank you

You will get last 10 years JEE Mains papers in hindi below

JEE MAIN 10 YEAR PAPER IN HINDI

Practising these papers will increase your confidence and you will be better prepared for the exam.

Good luck!!