JEE Main logo

JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern (Latest), Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Weightage of Topics

Sonam Rana updated logo

Sonam Rana updated

Content Curator updated | Updated On - Sep 6, 2024

JEE Main Latest Notifications

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023- No new changes have been made in JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023. As per the latest JEE Main exam pattern, the question paper consists of two sections- Section A with 20 MCQs and Section B with 10 numerical value questions of which candidates have to attempt any five. Unlike the previous years’ both sections in JEE Main 2023 have a negative marking of -1. 

  • NTA had introduced this option of internal choices after the reduction in Class 12th syllabus in 2021. Also Check JEE Main 2023 Syllabus
  • Another major change introduced in JEE Main Exam Pattern is that the exam is now conducted in 13 languages. 
  • It must be noted that in 2020, the total questions in B.E/B.Tech paper were reduced from 90 to 75, this change had been reversed in JEE Main 2021, however, the number of questions that were to be attempted per section remained the same i.e. 25. 

Latest: Collegedunia's JEE Main 2023 Test Series Live, Get Online Mock Tests with Solution Here.

Quick Links


Exam Pattern Highlights

Highlights of JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023

Parameters JEE Main 2023 – B.E./B. Tech JEE Main 2023 – B. Arch JEE Main 2023 – B. Planning
Mode of Examination CBT Mode

Mathematics  and Aptitude- CBT Mode

Drawing- Pen and paper mode

CBT Mode
Duration of exam 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Total subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Objective Type

Number of questions

(Asked)

 90 (30 questions from each subject) 82  (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25)

Number of questions

(To be Answered)

 75 (25 questions from each subject) 77  (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) 100  (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25)
Type of Questions

60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct option) + 30 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value)

Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) +

Aptitude- 50 MCQ +

Drawing- 2 Questions 

Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) +

Aptitude- 50 MCQs +

Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs

Marking Scheme

For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

For Drawing Test: 2 questions of 100 marks

For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

For Non- MCQs: +4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked.

Maximum Marks 300 Marks 400 Marks 400 Marks
Medium of paper

English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities)

Regional Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities)

Regional Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu (All Centre Cities)

Regional Languages


Detailed B.Tech/B.E. Pattern

Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 - Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.)

  • Sections/ Parts:
    • Part I - Physics
    • Part II - Chemistry
    • Part III – Mathematics
  • Number of Questions Asked – 90 questions with 30 questions per section.
  • Maximum Questions to Answer – 75 Questions with 25 questions per section
  • Nature of Questions – 20 MCQs + 10 Numeric Value Answer Based Questions (for each section)
  • Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Section B. 
  • Exam Mode – Computer Based Test Mode
  • Exam Duration – 3 hours | For candidates with 40% disability – 4 hours
  • Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
  • Marking Scheme –   All questions in Physics, Chemistry and Maths sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct response. 
  • Negative Marking –  For each incorrect answer in MCQs,1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, and a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.

Subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

Subjects Maximum Questions Maximum Marks
Section A Section B
Physics 20 10* 100
Chemistry 20 10* 100
Mathematics 20 10* 100
Total 90 questions 300 marks

Detailed B.Arch Pattern

Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 – Paper 2 (B.Arch)

  • The exam will be conducted partially in computer-based and pen-paper mode.
  • JEE Main exam pattern for B. Arch Paper will include objective (online) as well as drawing questions (offline).
  • This paper is a gateway for admission to UG architecture courses. 
  • Sections/ Parts- Type of Questions:
    • Part I – Mathematics – 20 MCQs + 10 numeric value based questions
    • Part II – Aptitude Test – 50 MCQs
    • Part III – Drawing Test – 2 Questions
  • Total Number of Questions (Asked)– 82 questions
  • Total Number of Questions (To be Answered) – 77 questions (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2)
  • Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Mathematics.
  • Exam Duration – 3 Hours
  • Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
  • Marking Scheme – All questions in Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning based sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct response.  For JEE Main Drawing Test, marks will be allotted on the basis of candidate’s drawing skills.
  • Negative Marking –  For each incorrect answer in MCQs,1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, with a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.

Subject wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

Subjects Maximum Questions Maximum Marks
Mathematics 20 + 10* 100
Aptitude Test 50 200
Drawing 02 100
Total 77 questions 400 marks

Detailed B.Planning Pattern

Detailed JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 – Paper 3 (B.Planning)

  • The exam will be conducted partially in computer-based test mode.
  • Sections/ Parts:
    • Part I – Mathematics – 20 MCQs + 5 Numeric value based questions
    • Part II – Aptitude Test – 50 MCQs
    • Part III – Planning Based Objective Type – 25 MCQs
  • Total Number of Questions (Asked) – 105
  • Total Number of Questions (To be Answered) – 100 questions.
  • Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions asked in Mathematics.
  • Exam Duration – 3 Hours
  • Exam Medium – The question papers at all exam centers will be in Hindi and English. For exam centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the medium of exam will also be available in Gujarati.
  • Marking Scheme – All questions in Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning Based sections have equal weightage. 4 marks will be given for every correct answer. 
  • Negative Marking –  For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. Questions for which answers have a Numeric Value will fetch 4 marks for every correct response, with a negative marking of -1 in case of an incorrect answer or unattempted question.

Subject wise distribution of questions with marks is tabulated below:

Subjects Maximum Questions Maximum Marks
Mathematics 20 + 10* 100
Aptitude Test 50 200
Planning Based Objective Type 25 100
Total 100  400 marks

Official Sample Papers

JEE Main 2023 Official Sample Papers

NTA has published sample question paper for B.Planning, sample paper for numerical value questions and sample numerical questions for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry section:

Particulars Download Links
JEE Main B.Planning Paper Download
JEE Main Sample Numeric Value Questions Download 
JEE Main Sample Mathematics Numeric Questions Download
JEE Main Sample Chemistry Numeric Questions Download
JEE Main Sample Physics Numeric Questions Download

JEE Main Total Marks

From 2019 onwards, NTA has been the conducting body of the exam and has been granted authority to set and develop JEE Main Exam Pattern.

  • A major change introduced by NTA in 2022 was with respect to the total marks of the question paper.
  • Earlier JEE Main had two papers, B.E/ B.Tech for a total of 360 marks and B. Arch /B. Planning, for a total of 390 marks.
  • From this year onwards, a separate paper was introduced for B. Planning. The total marks for each of the papers has also been modified. B.E/ B. Tech paper is now for 300 marks. B. Arch Paper is for 400 marks and B. Planning paper is also for 400 marks. 
  • Candidates can have a look at the section-wise distribution JEE Main total marks for all the 3 papers:

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Paper

Subjects Maximum Questions to Answer Marks
Chemistry 25  100
Physics 25 100
Mathematics 25 100
Total 75 300

JEE Main B. Arch Paper

Subjects Maximum Questions to Answer Marks
Mathematics 25 100
Aptitude 50 200
Drawing 2 100
Total 77 400

JEE Main B. Planning Paper

Subjects Maximum Questions to Answer Marks
Mathematics 25 100
Aptitude 50 200
Planning 25 100
Total 100 400

Must Read

JEE Main 2023 Syllabus

JEE Main 2023 Syllabus is based mainly on topics covered in Class 11th and 12th. The section-wise topics from JEE Main Syllabus to focus on for each of the papers are:

JEE Main Paper 1 Syllabus

Physics -

Section A – Theory 
Unit 1: Physics and Measurement  Unit 2: Kinematics  Unit 3: Laws of Motion  Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power  Unit 5: Rotational Motion 
Unit 6: Gravitation  Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids  Unit 8: Thermodynamics  Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases  Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves 
Unit 11: Electrostatics  Unit 12: Current Electricity  Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism  Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents  Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves 
Unit 16: Optics  Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei  Unit 19: Electronic Devices  Unit 20: Communication Systems 
Section B – Practical
Unit 21: Experimental Skills 

Chemistry -

Section A: Physical Chemistry
Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry  Unit 2: States of Matter  Unit 3: Atomic Structure  Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 
Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics  Unit 6: Solutions  Unit 7: Equilibrium  Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry 
Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics  Unit 10: Surface Chemistry  -
Section B: Inorganic Chemistry 
Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties  Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals  Unit 13: Hydrogen  Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) 
Unit 15: P-Block Elements  Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements  Unit 17: Coordination Compounds  Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry 
Section C: Organic Chemistry
Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds  Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry  Unit 21: Hydrocarbons  Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Unit 23:  Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen  Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Unit 25: Polymers  Unit 26: Biomolecules
Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life  Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry -

Mathematics -

Unit 1: Sets, Relations, and Functions  Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations  Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants  Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations 
Unit 5: Mathematical Induction Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications  Unit 7: Sequences and Series  Unit 8: Limit Continuity, and Differentiability 
Unit 9: Integral Calculus  Unit 10: Differential Equations  Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry  Unit 12: Three Dimensional Geometry 
Unit 13: Vectoral Algebra  Unit 14: Statistics and Probability  Unit 15: Trigonometry  Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning

JEE Main B. Arch and B. Planning Syllabus

The section for Mathematics for B.Arch and B.Planning is the same as for Paper 1 with the same sets of topics to focus on. The different topics for Aptitude for Part 1 and Part 2 are as follows:

Aptitude Syllabus for Part 1 -

  • Surfaces and objects associated with Architecture and as building elements.
  • Familiarization with places, relevant people, structures/buildings and materials/objects.
  • Capability of visualizing various sides of 3D items.
  • Transformation capabilities of 3D objects from 2D drawings.
  • Mental Capability of Analytical & Reasoning concepts.

Aptitude Syllabus for Part 2 -

  • Structure and drawing of geometrical or dynamic shapes & examples in pencil.
  • 3D perception: Analyzing and developing concepts about scale and object proportions, building structures & components, shading surface, agreement, and complexity.
  • Change of structures between both 2D and 3D figures and their inter-relations, subtraction, surface & volume development, plan generation, heights.

Drawing Test Syllabus -

  • Portraying of scenes and exercises from memory of urbanscape and scenes for open spaces, festivals, markets, road scenes, landmarks, recreational spaces, waterway fronts, wildernesses, trees, plants, etc.
  • Making two dimensional and three-dimensional pieces utilizing given shapes and structures.

Planning Based Questions

  • General Awareness with regard to government programs/schemes, development issues etc.
  • Critical thinking, Comprehension, Analytical skills, Map reading skills, Graphs, Charts, Simple statistics etc. 
  • CBSE Class X Social Sciences

Check:


Online Mock Test
Online Mock Test for JEE Main

JEE Main 2023 Online Mock Test

JEE Main Mock Tests can prove to be a very good resource for the test takers in terms of understanding JEE Main Exam Pattern. NTA provides official mock tests for JEE Main aspirants on its official website i.e. nta.ac.in. 18 mock tests are available in total , which can be accessed in English, Hindi, and Gujarati language. The facility to take a mock test at TPCs is completely free of cost. No charge will be asked for the test. However, this test should not be taken as a sample paper for the exam and it doesn’t need any login detail. Check JEE Main Mock Test- Registration, Guidelines and Preparation Tips

Free online Mock Tests have been released by BIE Telangana for JEE Main 2023. The tests will be available as daily, weekly and grand mock test series. This initiative was taken for the assistance of candidates preparing for JEE Main 2023 coming session, considering the ongoing lockdown.Aspirants can register for free online classes by logging onto tsibe.cgg.gov.in. The test will be available in English and Telugu medium, completely free of cost to all the students.Candidates can also access the mock tests through their smartphones by downloading the mobile application. Register Here

Is it better to take a drop for JEE Main 2023 Preparation?

Sometimes, it becomes a plight for students to decide whether to take admission in the first attempt or give another chance by taking a drop. Balancing the preparation for JEE Main and Board exams can be challenging. Check Preparation Tips for JEE Main  


JEE Main Questions

  • JEE Main Syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum, candidates must have their basics clear with regard to the CBSE syllabus of class 11 and 12 Chemistry, mathematics and physics. 
  • JEE Main Questions Mathematics: The mathematics section often is considered the toughest by the aspirants. It is time-consuming and therefore memorizing math questions will not help you score high in the test. The ideal time to complete one question of mathematics is about 92-  100 seconds.
  • JEE Main Questions Physics: Physics questions are twisted and it is often seen as the toughest section in JEE Main. The trick to solve Physics Questions is to bring the problem to a familiar situation so that the complexity of it reduces. The ideal time to attempt a physics question is 85-90 seconds.
  • JEE Main Questions Chemistry: JEE Main Chemistry is divided into Physical, Organic and Inorganic, Candidates are often advised to solve chemistry first in JEE Main Question Paper, as the solutions are direct in comparison to physics and math and therefore candidates can invest the extra time in the other 2 sections. Average ideal time to attempt a chemistry question is 60 – 65 seconds. 

Read More on JEE Main Question Paper

A basic distribution of number of questions in terms of the difficulty level of B.E/ B. Tech paper of JEE Main January session is tabulated below:

Sections Tough Medium Easy
Chemistry 4 11 10
Mathematics 2 10 13
Physics 2 7 16

Check: 


JEE Main Question Papers

JEE Main 2021 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 4 (May/August)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 26, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 26, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 27, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 27, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 31, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 31, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Sept 1, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch Sept 2, 2021 1 Check Here
B.Arch Sept 2, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Planning Sept 2, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning Sept 2, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch Sept 9, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning Sept 9, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Planning Sept 9, 2021 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 3 (April/July)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech July 20, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 20, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 22, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 25, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 25, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 27, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech July 27, 2021 2 Available Soon
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 3, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 3, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 4, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech Aug 4, 2021 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (March)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech March 16, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech March 16, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech March 17, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech March 17, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech March 18, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech March 18, 2021 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (February)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch February 23, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Planning February 23, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B Planning February 23, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 24, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 24, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 25, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 25, 2021 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 26, 2021 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech February 26, 2021 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2020 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2020 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (September)

Paper/Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch September 1, 2020 1 Check Here
B.Arch September 1, 2020 2 Check Here
B.Planning September 1, 2020 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning September 1, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 2, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 2, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 3, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 3, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 4, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 4, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 5, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 5, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 6, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech September 6, 2020 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2020 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (January)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch January 6, 2020 1 Check Here
B.Arch January 6, 2020 2 Check Here
B.Planning January 6, 2020 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning January 6, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 8, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 8, 2020 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 9, 2020 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 9, 2020 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2019 Question Paper with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2019 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 2 (April)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch April 7, 2019 1 Check Here
B.Arch April 7, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 9, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 9, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 10, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 10, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 12, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 12, 2019 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2019 Question Papers with Answer Key PDF- Session 1 (January)

Paper/ Subject Exam Date Shift/ Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch January 8, 2019 2a Check Here
B.Arch January 8, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 9, 2019 1 (Set 2) Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 9, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 10, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 10, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 11, 2019 1 Check Here
B.Arch January 11, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 11, 2019 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 12, 2019 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech January 12, 2019 2 Check Here

JEE Main 2018 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2018 Paper/ Subject JEE Main 2018 Exam Date Shift/ Slot JEE Main 2018 Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech April 8 Offline- Code A Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8 Offline-Code B Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8 Offline-Code C Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8 Offline-Code D Available Soon
B.E./ B.Tech April 15 Online- Shift 1 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 15 Online-Shift 2 Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 16 Online-Shift 1 Check Here

JEE Main 2017 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2017 Paper/ Subject JEE Main 2017 Exam Date Shift/ Slot JEE Main 2017 Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech April 2 Offline- Code A Available Soon
B.E./ B.Tech April 2 Offline- Code B Available Soon
B.E./ B.Tech April 2 Offline- Code C Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 2 Offline- Code D Check Here
B.Arch April 2 Offline- Code W Check Here
B.Arch April 2 Offline- Code X Check Here
B.Arch April 2 Offline- Code Y Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 8 Online Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 9 Online Check Here

JEE Main 2016 Question Papers with Solution- Download PDFs

JEE Main 2016 Paper/ Subject JEE Main 2016 Exam Date Shift/ Slot JEE Main 2016 Question Paper Link
B.E./ B.Tech April 3 Offline- Code E Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 3 Offline- Code F Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 3 Offline- Code G Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 3 Offline- Code H Check Here
B.Arch April 3 Offline- Code S Check Here
B.Arch April 3 Offline- Code T Check Here
B.Arch April 3 Offline- Code U Check Here
B.Arch April 3 Offline- Code V Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 9 Online- CBT Check Here
B.E./ B.Tech April 10 Online- CBT Available Soon

Best Books for JEE Main Preparation

Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd Differential Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit Agarwal  Mechanics Part-1 & 2 by DC Pandey
Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee Integral Calculus for IIT-JEE by Amit Agarwal  Understanding Physics for JEE Main & Advanced Waves & Thermodynamics by DC Pandey
Numerical Chemistry 22/e by P Bahadur Calculus and Analytic Geometry by Thomas and Finney Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma - Volume 1 and Volume 2
Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry for Competitions (JEE Main & Advanced ) by OP Tondon Algebra for JEE Main & Advanced by Arihant Publication Fundamentals of Physics by Resnick and Halliday

Check Best Books for JEE Main 2023 Preparation


Paper Attempting Tips

Paper Attempting Tips for JEE Main 2023

  • Candidates are adviced to attempt the chemistry section first as there are a considerable number of direct questions in this section. Therefore this section is less time consuming and scoring than the other two. 
  • It is not advisable for candidates to try to attempt all the questions. Candidates should have a clear idea of how many questions they need to attempt accurately to get their desired percentage. 
  • Candidates must try to attempt graph-based questions as they are easy in terms of attempting. They can be approached with different parameters like inserting values etc to eliminate wrong options.
  • Don’t give equal time to all the three sections. Experts suggest to give a maximum of 40-45 minutes to chemistry section and then divide the rest of the time between maths and physics as per the convenience and caliber of the candidates. 
  • Candidates often jump on conclusions intuitively while solving the questions. If you find yourself doing this mistake then try to write the information given in the question separately to make sure that you rely on facts while problem solving. 

JEE Main Weightage of Important Topics

For a productive preparation plan, candidates must have their priorities straight. With hard work, an exam like JEE Main also demands smart work. We have given the section – wise JEE Main weighatge for candidates to have a better plan.

JEE Main Weightage – Physics

JEE Main Weightage for physics in terms of the number of questions from various topics is tabulated below:

Topics No of Questions Weightage
Electrostatics 1 3.33%
Current Electricity 3 10.00%
Capacitor 1 3.33%
Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism 2 6.67%
Alternating Current 2 6.67%
KTG & Thermodynamics 2 6.67%
SHM 1 3.33%
Sound Waves 1 3.33%
KInematics 1 3.33%
Work Power Energy 1 3.33%
Kinematics 1 3.33%
Laws of motion 1 3.33%
Work,Power and Energy 1 6.67%
Centre Of Mass 2 6.67%
Rotational Dynamics 2 6.67%
Modern Physics 2 6.67%
NLM 1 3.33%
Elasticity 1 3.33%
Wave Optics 2 6.67%
Error 1 3.33%
Circular Motion 1 3.33%
Electromagnetic Waves 1 3.33%
Semiconductors 1 3.33%
Communication System 1 3.33%
Total 30 100%

JEE Main Weightage – Chemistry

Certain topics have been exam favorites over the years and must be given more time and effort as compared to other topics. Here is a list of such topics from the Chemistry syllabus of JEE Main along with their expected weightage in the exam. Check JEE Main Practice Papers

Important Topics Expected Weightage
Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, and Polymers 7%
Transition Elements & Coordination Chemistry 9%
Periodic Table and Representative elements 6%
General Organic Chemistry 6%
Chemical Bonding 6%
Atomic Structure 5%

JEE Main Weightage – Mathematics

Mathematics as a section is present in all the 3 papers of JEE Main, topic-wise weightage for JEE Main mathematics is tabulated below:

JEE Main Mathematics Topics Weightage
Coordinate Geometry 17%
Differential Calculus 17%
Integral Calculus 14%
Matrices and Determinants 7%
Sequence and Series 7%
Trigonometry 7%
Quadratic Equation 3%
Probability 3%
Permutation and Combination 3%
Mathematical Reasoning 3%
Statistics 3%
Algebra 3%
Binomial Theorem 3%
Complex Numbers 3%

JEE Main Weightage – Aptitude

Aptitude section will be present in both B. Arch and B. Planning paper. The following table elucidates the most important topics from the JEE Main 2023 syllabus with weightage for the Aptitude Test in Paper 2:

Important Topics for Aptitude Marking Weightage
Awareness of Places, persons, buildings and materials 2-3%
Texture and Objects related to Architecture 2-3%
Visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings 3-4%
Visualizing Different sides of 3D Objects 3%
Mental Ability 2%
Analytical Reasoning 1-2%
Color Texture 1-2%
Contrast and Harmony -
Building Forms and Elements -
3D- Perception and Appreciation of scale and proportion of objects. 2-3%

JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines

  • Candidates who are appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 will have to bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers, color pencils or crayons.
  • Candidates will be instructed to open the seal of the Test Booklet 5 minutes before the test commences. They must confirm that the Test Booklet Code printed on Side-2 of the Answer Sheet is similar to the one printed on the Test Booklet. If there is a mismatch, it must be reported to the invigilator and get it replaced.
  • Candidates will be allowed to carry a cardboard or a clip board with nothing written on it to the exam hall as a pad to keep the exam paper on it to write smoothly.
  • Candidates should not carry any ball pens to the exam hall. It will be provided at the exam hall.
  • Candidates will be provided with rough sheets to work out the calculations or any other rough work. These sheets have to be returned to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.

Check JEE Main Dress Code & Exam Day Instructions


Frequently Asked Questions

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many Non MCQ questions have been included in B.E/ B. Tech Paper of JEE Main 2023?

Ans. 30 questions for which answer will be a numerical value have been included in B.E/ B. Tech paper of JEE Main 2023. All the 3 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics will have 30 questions each. Out of which there will be 20 MCQs and 10 Numeric Value based questions. Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions. Candidates should note that as per the revised marking scheme there will be a negative marking in the case of both MCQs and Numeric value answer based questions. For incorrect responses -1 mark will be decucted.


Ques. What are the changes in B. Arch paper pattern in JEE Main 2023?

Ans. There will be separate papers for B. Arch and B. Planning this year. B. Arch paper will be of 400 marks in total consisting of 77 questions. The marks and question distribution of B. Arch Paper JEE Main 2023 is as follows:

  • Part I- Mathematics: 30 Questions of 100 marks (Out of 30 Questions, there will be 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Based Questions)
  • Candidates have a choice to Answer 5 out of the 10 numerical value anser based questions.
  • Part II- Aptitude: 50 MCQs of 200 marks
  • Part III- Drawing: 2 Questions of 100 marks

Marking Scheme: MCQs will fetch 4 marks for every correct response and I mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Numerical Value questions will also have a negative marking this year. Drawing questions will be marked as per the drawing skills of the candidate.


Ques. Can I apply for both B. Arch and B. Planning papers?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for both B. Arch and B. Planning papers. Your exam duration will be of 3 hours 30 minutes in such a case. 


Ques. What is the weightage of JEE Main Kinematics Questions?

Ans. Kinematics is an essential very chapter not only because its weight age is high but also because it is the most basic chapter of mechanics and can be applied in almost any topic of physics. Candidates must make sure that they have conceptual clarity when it comes to Kinematics.


Ques. Is JEE Main and JEE Advanced syllabus the same?

Ans. Unlike JEE main, JEE Advanced includes a few extra topics apart from class 12th syllabus. JEE main does not include some of the topics of JEE Advanced, For e.g. Thermal Physics is included in JEE Advanced but is not asked in JEE main. Similarly, Electrochemistry is included in JEE Advanced but not in JEE main.


Ques. I am from commerce, Can I sit for the B. Planning paper?

Ans. As per the B. Planning eligibility criteria, candidate of any stream who has passed 12th /qualifying examination with 50 % marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination is eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed class 12th  / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE Main 2023.


Ques. What is the marking scheme for questions which have to be answered by a numerical value?

Ans. Like MCQs, Numerical value based questions will also have a negative marking of -1 this year. Each correct answer will fetch +4 marks in case of MCQs or numerical value based questions.


Ques. Is JEE Main easy?

Ans. Lakhs of candidates appear for JEE Main every year, the exam is a gateway to top engineering colleges in the country. The level of difficulty of the exam can not be underestimated mainly because of the high level of competition. But with a proper plan, accurate resources and dedication, one can definitely make it to the required rank range.


Ques. Has the time duration of the exam also changed with the change in the number of questions and marks?

Ans. No, the time duration for all the 3 papers – B.E/ B. Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning papers will remain of 3 hours. However if one wishes to take both B. Arch and B. Planning papers, the duration will be of 3 hours 30 minutes.


Ques. Are there good options for JEE Main Video Lectures?

Ans. NTA has provided online video lectures by IIT Faculty and experts for the preparation of JEE Main . The steps to access the video lectures are as follows:

  • Visit the official website of NTA i.e. nta.ac.in.
  • Click on the “CONTENT BASED LECTURES - FOR JEE MAIN AND NEET-UG BY IIT PROFESSORS / SUBJECT EXPERTS” tab. 
  • You will be redirected to the page containing the name of different subjects. 
  • Choose the video lecture by clicking on the subject. 

Ques. Can we carry our own calculator at the exam center or we will be provided online calculator?

Ans. No calculator will be allowed to carry at the exam center and there will not be any online calculator. All of the calculations have to be done on the rough sheet.


Ques. Can I crack JEE Main without coaching?

Ans. The need for a coaching center to go about the preparation is totally subjective and depends upon the student’s caliber and preference. Coaching centers can provide you with a direction through their guidance and can bring regularity in the study pattern. Your performance will also be constantly analyzed, helping you improve. On the other hand, self-study has its own advantages. You can save traveling time, energy and money. In the case of self-study, be very focused during school lectures and take help from your school teachers for doubt clarification.


Ques. What will be the level of difficulty for JEE Main 2023 exam?

Ans. There are high chances of the moderately high level of difficulty for JEE Main 2023 exam due to its high competency level.


Ques. What is the importance of Organic Chemistry in JEE Main?

Ans. Organic Chemistry has weightage of at least 30-35% of chemistry part in JEE Main. Important topics of organic chemistry are general organic chemistry, alcohol, phenols and ether, aldehydes and ketones.


Ques. What will be the mode of language in JEE Main Paper 1?

Ans. JEE Main Paper 1 will be available in both English and Hindi languages. However, for the exam centres chosen in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the paper will also be available in Gujarati language.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

JEE Main 2025 : 17 answered questions

View All

Ques. What marks and rank are required in the JEE Mains exam for CSE in NIT Trichy?

● Top Answer By on 31 May 24

To get admitted to NIT Trichy in 2024 you will have to look at the category-wise cut-off given in the following table. Category Cutoff General 936-5164 EWS 1032-3280 OBC-NCL 1071-1778 SC 499-1450 ST 767-1472 If you are a General category student, you will need to secure 75% in your 12th board to be part of the top 20th percentile and for SC/ST students it is 65%. You will be considered for admission if your rank is higher than the closing ranks. In 2023, the cutoff for JEE Main was 358-14406 rank....Read more

0
0
2 Answer
•••

Ques. Can I get into NIT Calicut with 93 percentile in JEE Main?

● Top Answer By on 30 May 24

For admission into NITs, you must have obtained a good percentile in JEE MAIN 2024. 93 percentile will roughly correspond to a rank between 81,351-82,500. Now, here are the previous year cutoffs for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut- 2023 JEE MAIN Cutoff for NIT Calicut (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats) Branch HS OS Bio Technology 44304 38003 Chemical 34186 30047 Civil Engineering 45465 37216 CSE 10512 5256 ECE 15076 9358 Electrical & Electronics 20628 14740 Engineering Physics 26910 18337 Materials Science and Engineering 39572 38388 Mechanical Engineering 26786 22734 Production Engineering 45059 36530 Based on the previous year cutoffs, you can analyse and understand the basic rank requirement for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut.  Unfortunately, 93 percentile ( a rank roughly between 81,351-82,500) is not enough to get you a seat in NIT Calicut.  But the situation may be different if you are a reserved category candidate. You can visit the official JoSAA website for more information on 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for NIT Calicut-  https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/SeatAllotmentResult/CurrentORCR.aspx...Read more

0
0
1 Answer
•••

Ques. I got 95 percentile in JEE MAIN. Can I get admission into NIT Calicut with this score?

● Top Answer By on 30 May 24

In general, candidates need a percentile between 85 to 95 for B.Tech admission in NITs.  However, this range may vary based on the categories of the students, and the NIT in question. Also, the admission depends on the rank obtained. Here are the expected 2024 cutoff percentile for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs- Expected JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs Category Percentile General 90+ PwD - EWS 74+ OBC 74+ SC 52 ST 37 I hope this answer provided you with some clarity on the expected cutoff percentile for B.Tech admission at top NITs like NIT Calicut. ...Read more

0
0
1 Answer
•••

Ques. What is the IIEST Shibpur Cutoff Rank in JEE Main for B.Tech admissions?

● Top Answer By on 29 May 24

IIEST Shibpur is situated in West Bengal. It is a renowned institution that offers B.Tech courses to interested candidates. To gain admission into IIEST Shibpur, the candidates must meet the institution’s cutoff requirement. The cutoff is for the JEE Main exam, and those who fulfil this requirement have to attend the subsequent CSAB/JOSAA counselling. This cutoff serves as a benchmark, ensuring that only candidates who meet the specified rank can apply for the B.Tech programmes at IIEST Shibpur. Here is the 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech Admissions at IIEST Shibpur (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats)- IIEST Shibpur Cutoff 2023 for B.Tech Admissions  Branch HS OS Aerospace Engineering 33167 23280 Civil Engineering 49928 52036 Computer Science and Engineering 11666 13711 Electrical Engineering 23153 28582 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 18868 21207 Information Technology 18259 16809 Mechanical Engineering 29101 37579 Metallurgy and MaterialsEngineering 48023 51002 Mining Engineering 53265 54788 I hope you’ve got an idea of the JEE MAIN cutoff trend at IIEST Shibpur for its B.Tech admissions. ...Read more

0
0
1 Answer
•••

Ques. Is 20,000 rank in JEE Main enough to get me a seat in DTU?

● Top Answer By on 24 May 24

First of all, congratulations on securing such an impressive rank in JEE Main 2024. I am a second year B.Tech IT student at DTU. 20,000 is a pretty good rank and it will open ample branch options for you, even more if you are a Delhi Candidate. I have mentioned below the previous year JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU- JEE MAIN 2023 Cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU (General Category) Branch Non-Delhi Candidate Delhi Candidate B.Tech Computer Engineering 6,224 13,345 B.Tech Information Technology 8,047 16,364 B.Tech Software Engineering 10,742 19,967 B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 14,191 22,844 B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 17,427 31,328 B.Tech Electrical Engineering 26,778 45,966 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 34,761 58,304 B.Tech Engineering Physics 35,157 60,976 B.Tech Automotive Engineering 38,448 68,769 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 1,55,628 97,229 B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering 1,67,573 99,535 B.Tech Civil Engineering 1,83,336 5,84,235 B.Tech Biotechnology 1,99,849 7,06,173 B.Tech Environmental Engineering 2,03,503 8,81,148 Unfortunately, a rank of 20,000 in JEE MAIN won’t fetch you a seat in Computer Engineering / IT / Software Engineering at DTU. You won’t get admission into Mathematics & Computing or ECE if you are a non-delhi candidate. But all the other branches will be most certainly open for you. In case you are a Delhi candidate, things will be even more in your favor. I hope you choose a good branch at DTU, and begin your journey at this esteemed engineering college....Read more

0
0
1 Answer
•••

Comments



No Comments To Show