JEE Main 2027 exam pattern: papers, marks and marking scheme
How the paper is built: subjects, number of questions, marks and the marking scheme, read from the official bulletin.
These figures are for: 2027, Session 1 (January).
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Paper 1 duration | 3 hours |
| Paper 1 subjects | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Questions per subject | 25: 20 multiple choice (Section A) and 5 numerical value (Section B) |
| Total for Paper 1 | 75 questions, 300 marks |
| Marking | Correct answer +4. Incorrect answer −1. Unanswered or marked for review 0The bulletin says there is negative marking in both Section A and Section B. |
| Numerical answers | Typed with the on-screen keypad and rounded to the nearest integer |
| Paper 2A and 2B | Different structure (Mathematics and an aptitude test, plus drawing for B.Arch). Read section 2.4 of the bulletin for the exact split. |
Source: JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin, section 2.4. Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: Dates for Session 2 (the notice only says it will be held in April 2027); Result and cut-off for 2027 (published after the exam). See the JEE Main page for the latest dates.
More on JEE Main: dates, eligibility, application fee. Official site: jeemain.nta.nic.in.