The JEE Main exam pattern 2026 provides an overview of the structure and features of the JEE 2026 question papers for BTech, BArch, and BPlanning courses. The pattern was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the JEE Main 2026 Information Brochure at jeemain.nta.nic.in

As per the latest exam pattern, JEE Main 2026 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 2026 pattern, including exam mode, medium, marking scheme, and number and type of questions here.

The JEE Main 2026 for Session 1 has been conducted as per the mentioned pattern. The exam for Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026, based on the pattern details available here.

JEE Main 2026 Paper Languages

The language in which candidates want to appear for JEE Main 2026 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

JEE Main Pattern 2026

There will be three papers for three different courses to which candidates can apply through JEE Main 2026. 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 2026 papers have been provided below:

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)

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

JEE Main 2026 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 2026 for Paper 2A (BArch)

The JEE Main exam pattern 2026 for Paper 2A (BArch) is as follows:

JEE Main 2026 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 II: 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 II: 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 2026 for Paper 2B (BPlanning)

The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern for Paper 2B (BPlanning) has been provided below:

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for Paper 2A: BPlanning

Exam Mode

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

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

Part II: 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 II: 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

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

Each paper of JEE Main 2026 will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The marking scheme for these questions is mentioned below.

JEE Main Marking Scheme 2026 for MCQs

Check out the JEE Main marking scheme for MCQs:

JEE Main 2026 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 2026 for Numerical Value Questions (Mathematics Section B)

JEE Main 2026 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 2026 for Numerical Value Questions (Mathematics Section B) is as follows:

JEE Main marking scheme 2026 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.