StudyDeskJEE Main 2027 exam pattern status
Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech pattern — 2026 reference
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQs | 5 numerical | 100 |
| Physics | 20 MCQs | 5 numerical | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQs | 5 numerical | 100 |
| Total | 60 MCQs | 15 numerical | 300 |
2026 marking: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for unanswered questions. The same negative-marking principle applied to numerical-value questions in Section B.
Paper 2A and Paper 2B — 2026 reference
| Paper | Components | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2A B.Arch | Mathematics + Aptitude + Drawing | 77 | 400 |
| Paper 2B B.Planning | Mathematics + Aptitude + Planning | 100 | 400 |
In 2026, most of Paper 2A was CBT while the Drawing Test was pen-and-paper. Paper 2B was CBT.
Duration and shifts — 2026 reference
The 2026 bulletin listed three hours for Paper 1, Paper 2A or Paper 2B individually, and three hours 30 minutes when B.Arch and B.Planning were taken together. Standard three-hour shifts were 9:00 AM-12:00 noon and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM.
How to use the pattern before 2027 is announced
- Practice both MCQ and numerical-value questions for Paper 1.
- Train with full three-hour mock tests.
- Track mistakes caused by negative marking separately from conceptual errors.
- Re-check this page after the 2027 bulletin because even a small pattern change affects mock strategy.
Sources & verification
Checked 6 September 2026: NTA has not yet published the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin on its official JEE Main bulletin page. Any 2027 dates or rules shown as expected are planning estimates based on the recent official cycle, not announced NTA dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in JEE Main 2027 Paper 1?
NTA has not confirmed the 2027 count. The 2026 Paper 1 reference had 75 questions for 300 marks.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?
The 2027 marking scheme is not yet published. The 2026 pattern used +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect answers, including numerical-value questions.
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