JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Question Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, and More
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Exam On : 5th May 2024
Introduction
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE main exam pattern 2024 through the official information bulletin. There are three papers for JEE Main – Paper 1, paper 2A, and paper 2B. The aspirants need to make themselves aware of the JEE main exam pattern question blueprint. The NTA has also released official information related to the marking scheme and tiebreakers.
The JEE Main exam 2024 was conducted in two phases. The JEE main session 1 was scheduled between 24th January to 1st February 2024. The dates for the second session of the JEE main were between 01st April 2024 to 15th April 2024. The students are now waiting for the results, which will be released on the official website of NTA.
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JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1
The below table shows you the JEE main exam pattern for Paper1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode:
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2A (BArch)
The National Testing Agency has said that Mathematics (Part I) and Aptitude Test (Part II) will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen and Paper Based (offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size.
The exam pattern for the JEE main paper 2A is mentioned in the table below:
| Subjects | Section A | Section B | Section C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Physics | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20* | 10* | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 30 | 300 |
Marking Scheme for JEE Main Exam Pattern Paper 1
- Correct Answer: +4
- Incorrect Answer: -1
- Unanswered Question: 0
Merit List and Tie-Breaking Rules for JEE Main Exam Pattern Paper 1
Converting the raw scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as the total score, into NTA scores. The overall ranking will be determined by combining the NTA scores from all shifts across all days.
In case of a tie between candidates with equal total NTA scores in Paper 1: BE/BTech, the tiebreaker will be determined as follows, in descending order:
- Higher NTA score in Mathematics.
- Higher NTA score in Physics.
- Higher NTA score in Chemistry.
- Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and a higher proportion of attempted correct answers in all subjects.
- Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and a higher proportion of attempted correct answers in Mathematics.
- Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and a higher proportion of attempted correct answers in Physics.
- Candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and a higher proportion of attempted correct answers in Chemistry.
- Older candidate.
- Application number in ascending order.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I: Mathematics | 20* (Section A) and 10* (Section B) | 100 |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part III: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 |
| Total | 82 | 400 |
Marking Scheme for JEE Main Exam Pattern Paper 2B
Here is the marking scheme for the JEE main exam pattern 2024 for paper 2B. This is the marking scheme for the MCQs and for questions for which the answer is a numerical value in the paper.
- Correct Answer: +4
- Incorrect Answer: -1
- Unanswered Question: 0
Merit List and Tie Breaking Rules for JEE Main Exam Pattern Paper 2B
In case of a tie between candidates with the same Total NTA scores in BPlanning, the following steps will be taken to resolve it:
- First, the NTA score in Mathematics will be considered.
- Then, the NTA score in the Aptitude Test will be taken into account.
- Next, the NTA score in Planning-Based Questions will be reviewed.
- After that, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers and more correct answers across all subjects will be given priority.
- Subsequently, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers and more correct answers in Mathematics (Part I) will be given preference.
- Following that, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers and more correct answers in the Aptitude Test (Part II) will be prioritized.
- Then, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers and more correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part III) will be considered.
- If the tie persists, the older candidate will be given precedence.
- Finally, the Application Number will be used in ascending order to determine priority.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024 Important Points
NEET Exam Pattern
For Multiple Choice Questions:
- Candidates must select the correct or most suitable answer.
- Marks awarded: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers, and 0 for unanswered or marked for review.
- If multiple correct options: +4 for any correct option marked.
- If all options are correct: +4 for all attempts.
- If none is correct or the question is wrong: Full marks for all candidates.
For Numerical Value Questions:
- Negative marking applies.
- Marks: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect, and 0 for unanswered.
- If the question is incorrect or dropped: +4 for attempts.
- Use given constants and round answers to the nearest integer.
