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NTA has released the JEE Main new exam pattern 2021 along with the inf ormation brochure on the website
jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check here detailed JEE Main 2021 exam pattern to know details about the exam.
T his year, NTA has revised the JEE Main exam pattern. T he total questions have been changed however, the total
marks are the same. T he JEE Main 2021 will be conducted f or three papers separately - Paper 1: BE/BTech, Paper 2A:
BArch and Paper 2B: BPlan.

JEE Main 2021 f or B.E/BTech courses will be held online (computer-based mode) f or 90 MCQs carrying 300 marks while
BArch will be conducted partly online (mathematics and aptitude test) and partly of f line (drawing test) f or 82 questions
carrying 400 marks. BPlan will be conducted separately carrying 105 MCQs f or 400 marks.

Latest Updates: JEE Main 2021 April and May exam postponed due to COVID-19. New exam dates to be
announced later.

JEE Main latest exam pattern will give the candidate's an overview of the total number of questions, marks distribution,
marking scheme and other related details about the exam. In Paper-1, candidates will be required to answer questions
f rom three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. T he exam will be conducted in 13 languages - Assamese,
Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, T amil, T elugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.

T he JEE Main exam is organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year f or admission to B.Tech, B.Arch and
B.Plan courses at government and private colleges of India. T he JEE Main 2021 result will comprise the candidate’s
percentile score and rank in the exam along with other details.

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Total Questions in JEE Mains 2021

JEE Main 2021 will have three separate papers f or BTech, BArch and BPlanning. Total no of questions will be dif f erent
f or each of these papers. T he breakup of subjectwise questions are given below:

Tot al Quest ions in JEE Mains Paper-1 (BTech)

T here will be a total of 90 questions in JEE Main Paper-1. T he paper is conducted by the NTA f or admission to BTech
courses. Check the table below f or the details related to total questions in JEE Mains Paper-1 (BT ech):

Subject s in
Sect ion-
Paper-2A Sect ion-B Quest ion Paper Design
A
(BArch)
Mathematics 20 10 Each subject will have two sections.

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 Physics 20 10 Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and
Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled
Chemistry 20 10
in as a numerical value.
In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions
Total 105 out of 10
There will be no negative marking for Section B

Tot al Quest ions in JEE Mains Paper-2A (BArch)

T here will be a total of 90 questions in JEE Main Paper-2A. T he paper is conducted by the NTA f or admission to BArch
courses. Check the table below f or the details related to total questions in JEE Mains Paper-2A (BArch):

Subject s in
Sect ion-
Paper-2A Sect ion-B Quest ion Paper Design
A
(BArch)
Mathematics
20 10 Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-
– Part I
Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions
Aptitude whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value
50 -
Test – Part II
In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions
Drawing
out of 10
Test – Part 02 -
III There will be no negative marking for Section B
Total 82
T otal Questions in JEE Mains Paper-2B (BPlanning)

T here will be a total of 90 questions in JEE Main Paper-2B. T he paper is conducted by the NTA f or admission to
BPlanning courses. Check the table below f or the details related to total questions in JEE Mains Paper-2B (BPlanning):

Subject s in
Paper-2B Sect ion-A Sect ion-B Quest ion Paper Design
(BPlanning)

Mathematics
20 10
– Part I

Aptitude Test Part -1 will have two sections.

50 -
– Part II Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Sectio
will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a
Planning- numerical value
Based
25 - In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out o
Questions –
Part III 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B

Total 105

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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern - Highlights
T he table below covers all the important components of JEE Main Pattern f or Paper-1 (BT ech):

Part iculars BTech/BE

Exam mode Online (Computer based)
Number of sect ions and
3 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
subject s

3 hours (180 minutes)

Durat ion of exam
60 minutes per section

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Type of quest ions Numerical Value Questions: Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a nu

Mathematics: 20
Sect ion A (MCQ) Physics: 20
Chemistry: 20
In Section B, candidates have to attempt any f ive quest ions out of 10. There
Section B.
Mathematics: 10
Physics: 10
Sect ion B (Numerical Value)
Chemistry: 10
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questions is, say 5 then all the values like 5, 5.0, 5.00, 5.000, 5.0000, 05, 05.0, 05
answers".
Number of quest ions 90
JEE Main Tot al Marks 300 marks

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu,

Language of paper
and Gujarati

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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pat t ern f or BArch and BPlan

Part iculars BArch Exam Pat t ern

Exam mode Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test)
Number of sect ions and subject s 3 (Drawing, Mathematics and Aptitude)

Durat ion of exam 3 hours (180 minutes)

Mathematics (Part I) 20
Sect ions Aptitude Test (Part II) 50
Drawing Test (Part III) 02

Number of quest ions 82

Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective type questions

Type of quest ions
Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and sketching skills
JEE Main Tot al Marks 400 marks (Drawing section will be of total 100 marks, marking of every ques

Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telug

Language of paper
English and Gujarati

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JEE Main 2021 Marking Scheme f or BE/BTech & BArch
T he table given below provides details of the marking scheme of JEE Main 2021 exam f or Paper 1 & Paper 2A.

Part iculars BE/BTech Marking Scheme BArch Marking Scheme

Correct Answer +4 (Four marks awarded) +4 (Four marks awarded)
Incorrect Answer -1 (One mark deducted) -1 (One mark deducted)
Un-at t empt ed Quest ion 0 (No marks deducted) 0 (No marks deducted)
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks =
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4
100 marks
marks = 100 marks
Marks per sect ion Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks Aptitude Test: 50 questions X 4 marks =
= 100 marks 200 marks
Chemistry: 25 questions X 4
Drawing test: 2 questions X 50 marks =
marks = 100 marks
100 marks
Tot al marks 300 marks 400 marks

JEE Main 2021 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions f rom Physics, Chemistry and Maths. T his
test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Af ter taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with
answers and their explanations f or Free.

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JEE Main 2021 Marking Scheme - BPlan (new)

Part iculars B Planning

Correct Answer +4
Incorrect Answer -1
Un-at t empt ed Quest ion 0
Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks
Marks per sect ion Aptitude Test = 50 questions X 4 marks = 200 marks
Planning Based Questions = 25 X 4 marks = 100 marks
Tot al marks 400 marks
Import ant Topics in JEE Main 2021
Mat hemat ics
Inverse Trigonometric Functions,
Circles and Family of Circles,
Sequence and Series,

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 Probability,
Vectors,
Quadratic equations and expressions, Complex numbers,
Matrices,
Parabola,
Hyperbola in coordinate geometry
Functions
Limits
Continuity and Differentiability
Application of derivatives
and Definite integral in calculus.

Physics
Current Electricity & Heat Transfer, Dimensional Analysis, Gravitation & Electro-statistics,
Geometrical Optics
Waves & Sounds, Thermodynamics,
Kinetic Theory of Gases and Rotational Dynamics Electromagnetic Induction.

Chemist ry
Physical Chemistry: Mole concept & the concept of equivalents, Redox reactions, Electro-chemistry,
Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry: Carbonyl Compounds & their derivatives
Inorganic Chemistry: Coordination chemistry, Chemical bonding and Qualitative analysis

JEE Main Syllabus 2021

JEE Main 2021 f or BTech/BE, BArch and BPlan are divided into three sections. Check the three sections below f or all the
three papers.

Paper
JEE Main Paper 1
JEE Main Paper 2
JEE Main Paper 3
Check detailed JEE Main syllabus
Subject s
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing skills
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Questions

JEE Main 2021 Mock T ests

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NT A has released JEE Main 2021 mock test f or all the aspiring candidates. Candidates can take the mock tests online or
visit the Test Practice Centres (T PCs). Candidates can f amiliarise themselves with the JEE Main 2021 exam patten by
taking the mock test.

Steps to take the online JEE Main 2021 Mock T est at NT A’s website are given below:

1. Visit the of f icial website of NT A

2. Navigate to the “Mock T est” link given at the top of the homepage

3. Submit the required credentials and agree to the instructions

4. On successf ul submission of the correct credentials, candidates can begin JEE Main 2021 Mock test online

Along with the mock tests, candidates can check previous years JEE Main question papers f or better preparation.

Also read: Best Books to prepare f or JEE Main 2021 Exam

FAQs Regarding JEE Main Exam Pattern

Q. Will JEE Main 2021 be held in both the modes – online and offline?

A. JEE Main Paper 1 will be held in online mode only. Paper 2 (BArch and BPlan) will be held in both online and of f line
modes.

Q. What are the changes in the JEE Main new exam pattern?

A. T he exam pattern of JEE Main 2021 has been changed. Now, there are three papers - BE/BTech (Paper 1), BArch
(Paper 2A) and BPlan (Paper 2B). Paper 1(BE/BTech) will have 5 optional this year. Paper 1 will carry 90 questions, Paper
2 (BArch and BPlan) will carry 82 questions while BPlan will carry 105 questions.

Q. When will NT A release JEE Main mock test 2021?

A. JEE Main 2021 mock test has been released by the NTA. Students can take mock tests and download the same f rom
the of f icial website. A candidate who does not have a computer system can walk to any of the T PCs (Test Practice
Centres) set up by NT A.

Q. Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

A. Yes. T here is negative marking in JEE Main of -1 marks f or every incorrect answer. T here is no negative marking f or
unattempted questions & numerical value-based questions.

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Q. How many questions are there in JEE Main 2021?

A. JEE Main 2021 exam f or Paper 1 (BE/BTech) will have 90 questions. Paper 2A -BArch will comprise of 82 questions
and Paper 2B (BPlanning) will contain 105 questions in total.

Q. In how many languages JEE Main 2021 will be conducted?

A. JEE Main 2021 will be held in 13 languages - Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
T elugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.

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