JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern – The NTA has also released an errata notice regarding the JEE Main 2022 exam pattern which can be checked on the page below. As per the notice, now Section B (in all subjects) of the Paper 1 will have negative marking (-1). As per the exam pattern, there would be three distinct papers for JEE Main 2022 Examination – Paper 1 (for B.Tech admissions), Paper 2 (for B.Arch), Paper 3 (for B. Planning). A candidate can appear for all three papers, any two papers, or only one paper. All three JEE Main 2022 papers will be held as online Computer Based Examination (CBT), except the offline Drawing test for B.Arch admissions. Check the details about the JEE Main 2022 exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme etc. below.
JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern
A JEE Main 2022 paper would be of 3 hour duration each. A question in all three papers would be granted +4 marks, while any incorrect answer would be penalized with (-1) marking. JEE Main 2022 Exam pattern for each paper is detailed below
To appear for exam, candidates must fill the JEE Main 2022 Application Form.
| JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern | Details |
| Papers | Paper 1- B.E./B.Tech Paper 2- B.Arch Paper 3- B.Plan |
| Exam Duration | 3 hrs (4 hrs for PwD)- For all |
| Mode of Examination | Online Computer-based Test (CBT), except offline Drawing test for B.Arch |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, & Urdu. |
| Types of Questions | Objective (MCQs) & Numerical Value Type |
| Marks for Correct Answer | (+4) marks |
| Negative Marking | (-1) mark |
| Marks for Unattempted Question | Zero marks |
| JEE Main 2022 Mock Test | Access Here |
| Sample Paper | Download Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Here |
For more information access the JEE Main 2022 Login Portal
JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern Errata Notice
The JEE Main 2022 errata notice regarding the exam pattern details has been given below.
Before the exam, candidates must download the JEE Main 2022 Hall Ticket.
JEE Main 2022 Paper 1(B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern
The Paper 1 of the JEE Main 2022 is for admissions into BE and B.Tech courses in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and State universities. Given below is the detailed JEE Main 2022 exam pattern for Paper 1-
- Types of Questions- Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT).
- Total No. of Questions- 90 questions (75 questions have to be attempted).
- Total Marks- 300 marks.
- Sections- 2 sections. Section A of MCQs and Section B of NVT.
- Subjects- Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- Options: Attempt any 5 in section B of all subjects
- Subject-wise Questions/Marks Distribution-
| Subjects | Section A Questions | Section B Questions (Attempt any 5) | Marks | Mark per Question | Negative Marking |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
Note- The candidates can only attempt any 5 questions of their choice in Section B. So in total, only 75 questions have to be attempted in Paper 1 of JEE Main 2022. As of 2022 there would be negative marking in section B.
To calculate the expected the scores, candidates must check the JEE Main 2022 Answer Key.
JEE Main 2022 Paper 2 (B.Arch) Exam Pattern
The Paper 2 of the JEE Main 2022 is for admissions into the B.Arch degree course.
- Types of Questions- Drawing, Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT).
- Marking Scheme- Add 4 marks for correct respons. Deduct 1 mark for every wrong answer.
- Total No. of Questions- 82 questions (77 questions have to be attempted).
- Options: Attempt any 5 in section B of all Mathematics
- Total Marks- 400 marks.
- Parts- 3 parts- Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II) and Drawing Test (Part-III).
- Mode of Exam- Part 1 & 2 in CBT mode. Part 3 on A4 size drawing sheet.
- Sections in Part 1- 2 sections. Section A of MCQs and Section B of NVT.
- Subject-wise Questions/Marks Distribution-
| Subjects | Section A Questions | Total Marks | Marks Per Question | Negative Marking |
| Part-1 Mathematics | 20 in Sec-A 10 in Sec-B (Attempt any 5) | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
| Part-2 Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | +2 | Yes (-1) |
| Part-3 Drawing Test | 02 | 100 | 50 | No |
Recommended: JEE Main 2022 Sample Papers
JEE Main 2022 Paper 3 (B.Plan) Exam Pattern
The Paper 3 of the JEE Main 2022 is for admissions into the B.Arch degree course.
- Types of Questions- Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT).
- Marking Scheme- Add 4 marks for correct response. Deduct 1 mark for every wrong answer.
- Total No. of Questions- 105 questions (100 questions have to be attempted).
- Total Marks- 400 marks.
- Parts- 3 parts- Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II) and Planning (Part-III).
- Sections in Part 1- 2 sections. Section A of MCQs and Section B of NVT.
- Subject-wise Questions/Marks Distribution-
| Subjects | Section A Questions | Total Marks | Marks Per Question | Negative Marking |
| Part-1 Mathematics | 20 in Sec-A 10 in Sec-B (Attempt any 5) | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
| Part-2 Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | +2 | Yes (-1) |
| Part-3 Planning based Objective Questions | 25 | 100 | +4 | Yes (-1) |
Must Check: JEE Main 2022 B.Arch, B.Plan Result for Paper 2
JEE Main Preparation Resources:
Exam Preparation
Video Lectures
After taking the exam, candidates must check the JEE Main 2022 Result.
JEE Main 2022 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for JEE Main 2022 is as follows:
| Question Type | Marks Per Question | Negative Marking |
| MCQs and NV (except Aptitude) | +4 | -1 |
| Aptitude MCQ (Paper 2, and 3) | +2 | -1 |
| Drawing (paper 2) | +50 | None |
Recommended: JEE Main Cut Off | JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers
JEE Main 2022 Syllabus
The JEE Main 2022 syllabus is going to be divided into 3 papers covering different topics like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Aptitude which are generally touched upon in classes 11 and 12. All the papers are going to have questions from the following subjects:
Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Paper 2 (B.Arch)
- Mathematics
- Aptitude
- Drawing
Paper3 (B.Plan)
- Mathematics
- Aptitude
- Planning
Read: Paper 2 for JEE Main 2022 B.Arch and B.Planning | JEE Main Paper 2 Drawing Test Questions For Practice
FAQs on JEE Main Exam Pattern
Q1. Will there be negative marking in section B of JEE Main Paper 1?
Yes. As of 2022, Section B of JEE Main Paper 1 will have negative marking of (-1)
Q2. How many questions have to be attempted in section B of JEE Main 2022?
Ans. candidate have to attempt 5 questions.
Q3. Which paper would be conducted for B.Arch in JEE Main?
Ans. Paper 2 would be for B.Arch
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What is minimum passing marks required in every subject i.e. P C M.
Is every subject necessay to paas or all over marks will be concerned?
is there any -ve marksin jee paper 2
yes there is 1/4 negative marks
Is tere any negative mark in paper-1
yes there is negative marking
yes there is negative marks
is negative marking -1 for paper 1 for attempting wrong answer
yes there is -1 negative marks for JEEMAINS paper 1
I have exam dates on 6th for b.planning and on 7 th for BE/ b.tech…I below instruction given in the card is lyk not to have 2 shifts or dates can u plzz ..say me about it..is it wrong or right ..can I attend my exam
What to do if have applied for both b.arch and b.planning….exam
What is the paper pattern for it..?
Hi,
In B.Arch, there are 77 questions and in B.Plan there are total 100 questions. In both, maths section has 20 MCQs and 5 NVTs. The marking scheme is +4 for correct answer and -1 for incorrect MCQ answer. There is no negative marking in NVTs. You can check complete of exam pattern from above.
Can u please tell me that after 12th with pcm subject… with good marks in 12th. Is JEE mains exam is compulsory? Or will it effect at the time of college choosing? Please give me information about this.