The JEE Main 2026 examination will be taking place in January and April next year. A few changes have been made to all 3 types of JEE Main examinations and their respective exam patterns. The changes to the exam pattern are mainly concerned with their various numerical questions. This article highlights the relevant changes made to the JEE Main exam for students’ reference. It also highlights all the exam patterns for the JEE Main exam for students to know as well.
JEE Main Changes Made to the Exam Pattern
There were several changes made to the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern. It is crucial for students to take note of these changes. Knowing and understanding the newly made changes to the JEE Main exam pattern will help in boosting students’ overall performances on the exam as well as ensure they are in the know of such a big event of the JEE Main exam.
Provided below is an overview of the changes made to the exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 as well as distinguishing the differences between the 2024 exam for students’ reference. The changes made to the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern are as follows:
Criteria | JEE Main 2024 | JEE Main 2026 Updates | Changes Highlighted |
Section A (BTech/ BE) | 20 MCQs per Section | 20 MCQs per Section | No Changes |
Section B (BTech/ BE) | 10 Numericals, 5 to be Answered | 5 Mandatory Numericals | Less Numerical Choices and All Mandatory |
Maths (BArch) | 10 Numericals, 5 to be Answered | 5 Mandatory Numericals | Less Numerical Choices and All Mandatory |
Maths (BPlan) | 10 Numericals, 5 to be Answered | 5 Mandatory Numericals | Less Numerical Choices and All Mandatory |
Negative Marking (Numericals) | N/A | Yes, -1 for Each Incorrect Answer | Introduction of Negative Marking |
Total Questions (BTech/ BE) | 90 Total Questions (75 to be Answered) | 75 Total Questions, All Compulsory Questions | Reduction in Total Questions |
Total Marks (BTech/ BE) | 300 | 300 | No Changes |
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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
Provided below is an overview of the updated exam patterns for the JEE Main 2026 examination. Students can take note of these updated exam patterns when preparing for their JEE Main examination of choice. Knowing the exam pattern for the JEE Main examination is a crucial aspect of the preparation process for the JEE Main exam. Understanding and being thorough with the exam pattern can help students come up with effective strategies for the JEE Main exam.
The exam patterns for the JEE Main exam are as follows:
JEE Main BTech/ BE Exam Pattern
Provided below is an overview of the JEE Main BTech/ BE exam pattern for students’ reference. The exam pattern is as follows:
Subject | Section A Questions (MCQs) | Section B Questions (Numericals) | Marks Per Subject |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
JEE Main BArch Exam Pattern
Provided below is an overview of the JEE Main BArch exam pattern. The exam pattern is as follows:
Section | Questions | Total Questions | Marks | Mode of Exam |
Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 Numericals | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Aptitude Test | MCQs | 50 | 200 | Computer-Based-Test |
Drawing Test | Drawing Questions | 2 | 100 | Pencil and Paper |
Total | - | 77 Questions | 400 Marks | - |
JEE Main BPlan Exam Pattern
Provided below is an overview of the exam pattern for the BPLan examination. The exam pattern for the examination is as follows:
Section | Questions | Total Questions | Marks | Mode of Exam |
Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 Numericals | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Aptitude Test | MCQs | 50 | 200 | Computer-Based Test |
Planning Based Questions | MCQs | 25 | 100 | Computer-Based Test |
Total | - | 100 Questions | 400 Marks | - |
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