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.

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: 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.

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

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

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello,

Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.

JEE Main
You are eligible if:

  • You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.

  • Mathematics was passed as a full subject from NIOS.

  • NIOS is a recognized board.

  • Having two marksheets is allowed.

You are not eligible if:

  • Mathematics was taken only as an improvement or additional without passing it as a full subject.

MHT-CET
You are eligible if:

  • You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.

  • Mathematics from NIOS is shown as a passed subject.

  • NIOS is recognized for Maharashtra admissions.

  • Mathematics was passed before the admission year.

You are not eligible if:

  • Mathematics is not shown as a passed subject.

Important

  • Mathematics must be a separate and passed subject.

  • Keep both marksheets during counselling.

Always check the current year information brochure before applying.

Hope it helps !

The marks needed for a 99+ percentile in the JEE Main January attempt depend on the difficulty of the paper and the total number of candidates. Generally, you need roughly *180–200* marks out of 300 to hit the 99+ percentile. The exact cutoff varies each session, so checking the official NTA percentile score calculator or previous year cutoffs gives a more precise idea.


Hello aspirant

JEE Main accepts NIOS, so you can appear if you meet the basic eligibility.

BITS does not accept marks from two different boards, so this option won’t work for BITS.

VIT and SRM generally accept NIOS, but having two separate mark sheets can be an issue. You should check their official eligibility rules before applying.

Thankyou I hope this help

Hello,

The NCHM JEE 2026 registration is expected to start in the second week of December 2025 .
The application form will be available online.
The last date to apply will likely be February or March 2026 .

The exact dates will be announced in the official notification.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Here are some Government colleges that generally do not require 75% CBSE board criteria for admission through JEE mains based or university counselling.

  • Delhi technological university
  • Netaji subhas university of technology
  • Jamia milia Islamia
  • Aligarh Muslim university
  • College of engineering ,Pune
  • Jadavpur university, Kolkata
  • Punjab engineering college,  Chandigarh

I hope it will help you. Kindly check the latest eligibility rules for the specific year.

Thank you.