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    Total Marks of JEE Mains 2027: Marks Distribution & Marking Scheme

    Total Marks of JEE Mains 2027: Marks Distribution & Marking Scheme

    RanjeetaUpdated on 24 Sep 2026, 10:41 AM IST

    Total Marks of JEE Mains 2027- While preparing, candidates must be aware of the total marks for the JEE Main 2027 exam. Knowing the JEE Main total marks for 2027 helps candidates build a more curated preparation strategy. NTA released the details along with the JEE Main information bulletin. As per the notice, the total marks for JEE Main 2027 paper 1 is 300. For paper 2, it is 400. The section-wise marks for JEE Main are mentioned in this article as well. One must be aware of the total marks vs the minimum marks required to clear JEE Main. The JEE Main 2027 session 1 exam will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027.

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    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main 2027 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 2027
    Total Marks of JEE Mains 2027: Marks Distribution & Marking Scheme
    Total Marks of JEE Mains 2027: Marks Distribution & Marking Scheme

    JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme

    Candidates can find the detailed marking scheme for the JEE Main 2027 exam here. 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 2027 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

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    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 question

    Marking scheme

    MCQs

    Correct Answer- +4

    Incorrect answer- -1

    Numerical questions

    Correct Answer- +4

    Incorrect answer- -1

    Maximum marks in JEE Main 2027

    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.

    JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
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    Percentile for 300 marks in JEE Main 2027

    NTA will announce the JE Main 2027 score in the form of a percentile. The NTA percentile is the aggregate percentile of the candidate attempting the JEE Main 2027 exam. According to the JEE Main 2027a 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 2027 exam?
    A:

    The total marks for JEE Mains BTech 2027 will likley 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 2027?
    A:

    JEE Main 2027 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 ?

    Dear Student,

    You can access JEE Main Mathematics previous-year questions on Careers360. Practising previous-year questions will help you understand the exam pattern and question types.

    JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers

    Hello, since you are in Intermediate 2nd year with the MPC group and preparing for JEE Main, focus on completing the syllabus, revising important concepts and solving previous years’ JEE Main question papers. Take regular mock tests and analyse your mistakes to improve your score. Keep a realistic study schedule

    Dear Student

    Please specify whether you want Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, and which JEE Main/Advanced exam.

    Hi Ansh Chauhan

    Check the link below for the high-weightage Physics chapters for JEE Main 2027 based on recent exam trends. Students can use these chapters to prioritise their preparation and focus more on topics that have appeared frequently in previous papers.

    https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/most-weightage-chapters-for-jee-main-physics-2027