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JEE Main Exam Pattern

Complete JEE Main 2025 exam pattern with section-wise distribution, marking scheme, and important changes.

JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern

JEE Main is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Understanding the exam pattern helps in strategic preparation.

Exam Structure

ParameterDetails
ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Duration3 Hours
Total Questions90 (75 to attempt)
Total Marks300
SessionsTwo sessions per year

Section-wise Distribution

SubjectSection A (MCQ)Section B (Numerical)Marks
Physics20 Questions10 Questions (5 to attempt)100
Chemistry20 Questions10 Questions (5 to attempt)100
Mathematics20 Questions10 Questions (5 to attempt)100

Marking Scheme

  • MCQ Correct: +4 marks
  • MCQ Wrong: -1 mark
  • Numerical Correct: +4 marks
  • Numerical Wrong: 0 marks (No negative marking)

Important Points

From 2024, JEE Main has optional questions in Section B. You need to attempt only 5 out of 10 numerical questions per subject.