JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern — Ultimate Guide for Aspiring Engineers

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Every year, thousands of engineering aspirants across India aim for a top rank in the JEE Main examination — the gateway to premier technical institutions like NITs, IIITs and other top colleges. With the JEE Main 2026 cycle approaching soon, having a clear understanding of the exam pattern is crucial for efficient preparation. At Resonance EduVantures Pvt. Ltd., Kota, we believe that mastering the structure of the exam is the first step towards achieving exceptional scores.

🔍 Overview of JEE Main 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) continues to conduct JEE Main for admission into undergraduate engineering programs. The exam is typically offered in two sessions — January and April — giving students flexibility and ample opportunity to perform their best. Session dates for 2026 are officially scheduled as:
📅 Session 1: January 21–30, 2026
📅 Session 2: April 1–10, 2026

🧠 JEE Main 2026 Paper Structure

Paper-I – B.E./B.Tech (Most Popular)

This is the paper taken by the majority of engineering aspirants.

  • 📌 Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • ⏱ Duration: 3 Hours
  • 📑 Total Marks: 300
  • 🔢 Total Questions: 75

Subject Breakdown

SubjectSection A (MCQs)Section B (Numerical)Total Questions
Mathematics20525
Physics20525
Chemistry20525

✅ All questions in both sections are compulsory.
❗ Section A (MCQs) includes multiple-choice questions with negative marking.
❗ Section B requires numerical answers and all questions must be attempted.

🧮 Marking Scheme

Understanding the marking strategy is key to planning attempts intelligently:

  • ✅ +4 marks for every correct answer
  • ❌ −1 mark for an incorrect MCQ
  • ➖ 0 marks for unanswered questions

Note: Some sources mention that numerical value questions may not have negative marking — but according to the official pattern, negative marking applies uniformly for wrong responses to both types where applicable.

🧩 Paper-II – B.Arch & B.Planning

Apart from the engineering paper, JEE Main also conducts architecture and planning papers:

📐 B.Arch (Paper-2A)

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude Test
  • Drawing Test (offline mode)

📊 B.Planning (Paper-2B)

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude Test
  • Planning-based Objective Questions

Both papers are typically of 400 marks and are designed to evaluate domain-specific skills.

📈 Key Tips for 2026 Prep

At Resonance EduVantures, we always stress smart study techniques along with pattern awareness:

🎯 Know your strength: Analyse where you score highest — Physics, Chemistry, or Maths.
📊 Practice with full-length mocks in CBT format early and often.
🧩 Section strategies: Attempt easier MCQs first, and don’t risk negative marking unnecessarily.
📘 Revise numerical questions: They can boost your score significantly.
📅 Plan your revision schedule backwards from the exam dates.

👉 Final Thoughts

The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern remains structured and predictable — a perfect combination of MCQs and numericals that tests both knowledge and application. Understanding this pattern empowers aspirants to build a robust, targeted preparation strategy.

At Resonance EduVantures Pvt. Ltd., Kota, we guide every student to not just study hard, but study smart. With expert mentorship, customized test series, and sharp focus on pattern-based learning, we help you turn aspirations into achievements. 🚀

Ready to crack JEE Main 2026? Let’s begin your success journey today! 💪

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