The JEE Main exam pattern 2027 provides an overview of the structure and features of the JEE 2027 question papers for BTech, BArch, and BPlanning courses. The pattern will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the JEE Main 2027 Information Brochure at jeemain.nta.nic.in

As per the latest exam pattern, JEE Main 2027 will be held in an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode (except the Drawing Test for BArch). Candidates can appear in the exam in one of the 13 languages mentioned on this SciAstra page.

Check out the complete details about the JEE Main 2027 pattern, including exam mode, medium, marking scheme, and number and type of questions here.

The JEE Main 2027 for Session 1 and Session 2 will be conducted at designated test centres based on the pattern details available here.

JEE Main 2027 Paper Languages

The language in which candidates want to appear for JEE Main 2027 must be selected during the JEE Main application process. They can take the exam in one of 13 languages (mediums) listed below:

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Assamese

  4. Bengali

  5. Gujarati

  6. Kannada

  7. Marathi

  8. Malayalam

  9. Odia

  10. Punjabi

  11. Tamil

  12. Telugu

  13. Urdu

FAQs
What is the current pattern of JEE Main?

The latest exam pattern of JEE Main includes 3 papers: Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlanning). Paper 1 has 75 questions for 300 marks, while Paper 2A and Paper 2B have 77 questions and 100 questions, respectively, and carry 400 marks each.

What is the JEE Main Paper 1 exam pattern?

The JEE Main Paper 1 for BE/BTech consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject carries 25 questions, with 20 MCQs and 5 numerical-value questions, and carries 100 marks, making Paper 1 a total of 300 marks. Paper 2A is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

What is the JEE Main Paper 2A exam pattern?

The JEE Main Paper 2A for BArch consists of Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and a Drawing Test. Mathematics carries 25 questions, the Aptitude Test has 50 questions, and the Drawing Test has 2 questions. This makes a total of 77 questions, carrying 400 marks. The Drawing Test is conducted in pen-and-paper mode.

What is the JEE Main Paper 2B exam pattern?

The JEE Main Paper 2B for BPlanning consists of Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and planning-based questions. Mathematics has 25 questions, the Aptitude Test has 50 questions, and the Planning section carries 25 questions, making a total of 100 questions for 400 marks. Paper 2B is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

Where can I download the JEE Main exam pattern PDF?

Candidates can download the JEE Main exam pattern PDF from the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. The exam pattern is mentioned in the Information Bulletin released by the NTA (National Testing Agency).


JEE Main Pattern 2027

There will be three papers for three different courses to which candidates can apply through JEE Main 2027. These papers are Paper 1 for BE/BTech, Paper 2A for BArch and Paper 2B for BPlanning. The exam patterns for each of these JEE Main 2027 papers have been provided below:

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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)

Check out the JEE Main exam pattern for BE/Tech:

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for Paper 1: BE/BTech

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Type of Questions

Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Number of Sections/Subjects

  • Each of the following subjects (PCM) will have two sections: Section A and Section B.

  • Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value.

  • The total number of sections will be 6.

  1. Physics (Section A = 20 questions, Section B = 5 Questions, Total Marks = 100)

  2. Chemistry (Section A = 20 questions, Section B = 5 Questions, Total Marks = 100)

  3. Mathematics (Section A = 20 questions, Section B = 5 Questions, Total Marks = 100)

Total Number of Questions

75 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Marking Scheme for Section A

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Marking Scheme for Section B

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Exam Duration

  • For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates: 3 hours

  • For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe): 4 hours

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2A (BArch)

The JEE Main exam pattern 2027 for Paper 2A (BArch) is as follows:

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for Paper 2A: BArch

Exam Mode

Part I: Mathematics Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Part II: Aptitude Test Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Part III: Drawing Test Exam Mode: Pen and Paper Based (Offline)

Type of Questions

Part I: Mathematics: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Part II: Aptitude Test: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Part III: Drawing Test Exam: Questions to test drawing aptitude

Number of Sections/Subjects

  • Section A of Mathematics will contain MCQs.

  • Section B of Mathematics will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value.

  • The total number of sections will be 4.

  1. Part I: Mathematics (20 questions, Section B = 5 Questions, Total Marks = 100)

  2. Part II: Aptitude Test (50 questions, Total Marks = 200)

  3. Part III: Drawing Test (2 questions, Total Marks = 100)

Total Number of Questions

77 questions

Total Marks

400 marks

Marking Scheme for Section A of Mathematics

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Marking Scheme for Section B of Mathematics

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Marking Scheme for Aptitude Test

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Exam Duration

  • For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates: 3 hours

  • For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe): 4 hours

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2B (BPlanning)

The JEE Main 2027 exam pattern for Paper 2B (BPlanning) has been provided below:

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern for Paper 2B: BPlanning

Exam Mode

Part I: Mathematics Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Part II: Aptitude Test Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Part III: Planning-Based Questions Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Type of Questions

Part I: Mathematics: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Part II: Aptitude Test: Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Part III: Planning: Questions to test drawing aptitude

Number of Sections/Subjects

  • Section A of Mathematics will contain MCQs.

  • Section B of Mathematics will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value.

  • The total number of sections will be 4.

  1. Part I: Mathematics (Section A = 20 questions, Section B = 5 Questions, Total Marks = 100)

  2. Part II: Aptitude Test (50 questions, Total Marks = 200)

  3. Part III: Planning (25 questions, Total Marks = 100)

Total Number of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

400 marks

Marking Scheme for Section A of Mathematics

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Marking Scheme for Section B of Mathematics

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Marking Scheme for Aptitude Test

  • Each correct answer = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect answer = -1 mark

  • Each unattempted question = 0 mark

Exam Duration

  • For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates: 3 hours

  • For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe): 4 hours

FAQs
How many questions are there in JEE Main 2027?

The JEE Main exam has 3 papers. Paper 1 consists of 75 questions, Paper 2A has 77 questions, and Paper 2B has 100 questions.

What are the total marks of JEE Main 2027?

The JEE Main exam has different weightages of marks for all papers. Paper 1 carries 300 marks, while Paper 2A and Paper 2B carry 400 marks each.

What is the duration of the JEE Main exam?

The JEE Main exam duration for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlanning) is 180 minutes for all papers. Paper 2A has a drawing test, which is conducted separately in pen-and-paper mode.

What is the JEE Main 2027 marking scheme?

In the JEE Main exam, candidates get +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer in the objective and numerical sections. There is no negative marking for the BArch Drawing Test. Unattempted questions receive zero/null marks.

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme

Each paper of JEE Main 2027 will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The marking scheme for these questions is mentioned below.

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2027 for MCQs

Check out the JEE Main marking scheme for MCQs:

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme for MCQs

Criteria

Marks Awarded

Correct answer or the most appropriate answer

+4

Any incorrect option marked

-1

Unanswered / Marked for Review (without selecting any option)

0

If more than one option is correct, +4 will be awarded to candidates who have marked any of the correct options

+4

If all options are correct, +4 will be awarded to all candidates who have attempted the question

+4

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2027 for Numerical Value Questions (Mathematics Section B)

JEE Main 2027 Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlanning) have Mathematics as a subject. Mathematics has two sections: Section A (MCQs) and Section B (Numerical Value Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value).

The JEE Main marking scheme 2027 for Numerical Value Questions (Mathematics Section B) is as follows:

JEE Main marking scheme 2027 for Numerical Value Questions 

Criteria

Marks Awarded

Correct Answer

+4

Incorrect Answer

-1

Unanswered / Marked for Review (without filling in any numerical value)

0

If a question is found to be incorrect or is dropped, +4 will be awarded to all candidates who appeared for that particular shift

+4

Candidates must use the given constants (if any). The final answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

Instruction

Note: Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the questions. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.