JEE Main Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Knowing the structure of the paper tells you how to design your mock tests and your time plan.

The broad structure

JEE Main, conducted by the National Testing Agency, tests Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for admission to engineering programmes. The paper is computer-based and includes multiple-choice questions along with numerical-value questions where you type in an answer.

Marking

Correct answers earn positive marks and incorrect multiple-choice answers are penalised. How numerical-value questions are marked and how many must be attempted has varied across sessions, so read the latest information bulletin before building your strategy.

What this means for mock tests

  • Practise both question formats, because type-in answers have no options to guide you
  • Rehearse the computer-based interface so that navigation is automatic
  • Decide a policy on guessing that reflects the negative marking rules

Our JEE Main preparation strategy shows how to turn this structure into a weekly schedule, and the JEE Main mock test hub lists tests you can attempt now.

Note: exam patterns change. This page is a general guide and not an official source; consult the official NTA bulletin for the current rules.

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Frequently asked questions

On the official National Testing Agency website and the information bulletin for the current session.

Tests on TestMint are independent practice papers that aim to reflect the broad pattern, but they are not official papers.