JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern – The exam pattern of Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is new, different from last year. National Testing Agency (NTA) has notified the revised JEE Main exam pattern for BE/B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan candidates. Biggest changes are the introduction of numerical value type (NVT) questions, B.Plan paper, and change in number of questions. Now, in B.E / B.Tech paper there are 75 questions, number of questions in B.Arch is 77 and in B.Plan paper there are 100 question. Check more details on JEE Main 2020 exam pattern from this page.
JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2020 is different for engineering aspirants, architecture aspirants, and planning aspirants. Mode of exam, number of questions, marking scheme, types of question in each are as follows.
1. JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern for B.E. / B.Tech
Candidates can check the exam pattern for BE/ BTech from below:
- Mode of Exam: It is a computer-based test
- Shifts of the exam: The exam for JEE Main 2020 is conducted in two shifts. The first shift is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the second shift is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Medium of Question Paper: The exam is held in English, Hindi, and Gujarati laguages
- Type of Questions: There are two types of questions in JEE Main 2020 – MCQ type and Numerical value type
- Number of Questions: There are a total of 75 number of questions
- Total Marks: Each section is of 100 marks and the exam for BE/ BTech is of total of 300 marks.
- Name of the section: There are three sections in JEE Main 2020 for BE/ BTech – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Distribution of Questions: Candidates can refer to the information given below to see from where the questions come, no. of questions, no. of sections, etc.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
Marking Scheme for MCQ and Numerical value type questions for B.Tech paper
| Type of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for wrong / multiple answers | Marks for marked for review / unanswered answers |
| MCQ | +04 marks | -01 marks | 00 marks |
| Numerical value type questions | +04 marks | — | 00 marks |
2. JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern for B.Arch
Candidates who wish to apply for BArch must check the revised exam pattern from below:
- Mode of Exam: Computer-based test (except for Drawing test which is pen-paper based)
- Shifts of the exam: The exam for JEE Main 2020 is conducted in two shifts. The first shift is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the second shift is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Medium of Question Paper: The exam is conducted in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
- Type of Questions: There are two types of questions in JEE Main 2020 – MCQ type and Numerical value type
- Number of Questions: There are a total of 77 number of questions
- Total Marks: The exam for BArch is of total 400 marks.
- Name of the section: The question paper is divided into three parts – Part I is Mathematics, Part II is Aptitude Test and Part – III is Drawing Test.
Distribution of Questions
Candidates can check the section wise distribution of questions, no. of questions etc from the information given below:
| Sections | No. of MCQs | No. of NVTs | Marks |
| Mathematics- Part 1 | 20 | 05 | 100 |
| Aptitude Test – Part 2 | 50 | — | 200 |
| Drawing Test – Part 3 | 02 | — | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 |
Marking Scheme for MCQ and Numerical value type questions for B.Arch
| Type of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for wrong / multiple answers | Marks for marked for review / unanswered answers |
| MCQ | +04 marks | -01 marks | 00 marks |
| Numerical value type questions | +04 marks | — | 00 marks |
3. JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern for B.Planning
NTA has added a separate exam pattern for BPlanning. Candidates can check the complete pattern for B.Planning below:
- Mode of Exam: the exam is held as computer-based test
- Shifts of the exam: The exam for JEE Main 2020 for B.Planning is being conducted in a single shift i.e. from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. However, in case if a candidate opts to appear for both BArch and B.Planning, the exam will be conducted from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- Medium of Question Paper: The exam is to be held in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
- Type of Questions: There are two types of questions in JEE Main 2020 – MCQ type and Numerical value type
- Number of Questions: There are a total of 100 number of questions
- Total Marks: The exam for BArch is of total 400 marks.
- Name of the section: The question paper is divided into three parts – Part I is Mathematics, Part II is Aptitude Test and Part – III is Planning Based Objective Type MCQs.
Distribution of Questions for B.Planning
Candidates can check the section wise distribution of questions, no. of questions etc from the information given below:
| Name of the Parts | MCQs | NVTs | Marks |
| Mathematics – Part I | 20 | 05 | 100 |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | — | 200 |
| Planning Based Questions – Part III | 25 | — | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Marking Scheme for MCQ and Numerical value type questions for B.Panning
| Type of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for wrong / multiple answers | Marks for marked for review / unanswered answers |
| MCQ | +04 marks | -01 marks | 00 marks |
| Numerical value type questions | +04 marks | — | 00 marks |
JEE Main 2020 Mock Test
Candidates can check below the mock test for JEE Main 2020:
| Subjects | Mock Tests | Number of Questions |
| Full Length | Click Here | 75 |
| Mathematics | Click Here | 25 |
| Physics | Click Here | 25 |
| Chemistry | Click Here | 25 |
Changes in JEE Main 2020 exam pattern
The last major change witnessed in this national level engineering entrance exam was when AIEEE was converted to JEE Main in 2012. Since then, this is the first time, in 2020, that the pattern of JEE Main is being changed.
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The candidates can watch the video below to understand the changes in details:
Change #1: Introduction of NAT
- In each of the section of B.E / B.Tech that is maths, physics and chemistry candidates have to face 5 NATs.
- In paper of B.arch and B.Plan candidates have to face 5 NATs in the maths section.
- NATs have no negative marking
- NATs are to be answered using virtual keyboard available on the system of the candidates.
What are the Numerical Value type Questions? The Numerical value type questions are those questions in which candidates do not get an option and they have to type the answer. To enter the value in these types of questions, candidates have to use the virtual keyboard available on their respective computer screens.
Change #2. Number of papers increases from 2 to 3
- In JEE Main now paper 2 has been separated.
- Instead of B.Arch and B.Plan to be held as one single paper will now be held as 2 separate papers.
- Total papers are thus 3 – B.E. / B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan
Change #3. The number of questions and marks decreases for B.E/B.Tech
- In paper B.E/B.Tech earlier 90 questions were asked, now 75 questions have been framed.
- The total marks in the paper are now 300 instead of 360.
Overview of JEE Main new exam pattern:
| Description | Latest changed pattern | Old pattern |
| Number of papers | 3 | 2 |
| Name of papers | B.E/B.Tech B.Arch B.Plan | Paper 1: B.E/B.Tech Paper 2: B.Arch/B.Plan |
| Type of questions | MCQs and NATs | MCQs |
| Number of questions | B.E/B.Tech: 75 B.Arch: 77 B.Plan: 100 | Paper 1: 90 Paper 2: 82 |
| Marks | B.E/B.Tech: 300 B.Arch: 400 B.Plan: 400 | Paper 1: 360 paper 2: 390 |
| Marking scheme | Correct answers: +4 Wrong answers: -1 Multiple answers: -1 Correct NVTs: +4 Wrong NVTs: 0 | Correct answers: +4 Wrong answers: -1 Multiple answers: -1 |
JEE Main 2020 Preparation Tips as per New Exam Pattern
As per the new pattern, the candidates must also modify their exam preparation accordingly. Here are a few tips to help you out:
Focus on attempting all the numerical value type questions: Numerical value answer type questions contribute to 20% of the BE/B.Tech paper and also in B.Arch paper. In the B.Plan paper, the contribution is of 5%. Also, these questions have no negative marking. Therefore candidates must focus on attempting all these questions.
Avoid silly mistakes: Make sure you make no errors in the conversion of units, silly mistakes in calculations and typing of the value.
If you aim for the top ranks then maintain accuracy and speed: In JEE Main 2020, to get top ranks it is important to have accuracy with speed in attempting all the questions. Thus it is important to take a grasp of all the basics to solve any question without error.
Understand the question before attempting it: In JEE Main, half of the solution to a problem is in understanding it first. Thus, ensure you have understood the question before you start to solve it.
Complete the syllabus: To be able to attempt the fill paper of JEE Main, ensure that you have completed the syllabus, make sure the NCERTs are covered.
Get JEE Main 2020 Preparation Resources:
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JEE Main 2020 Syllabus
Candidates can check below the syllabus of JEE Main 2002 for each of the subjects:
JEE (Main) Syllabus for Paper 1 PDF – Download Here
JEE (Main) Syllabus for B.Arch and B.Plan PDF – Download Here
Important Books for JEE Main 2020 Preparation
JEE Main 2020 Mathematics Books:
| Book | Author | Buy Online |
| Algebra | Arihant | Get Here |
| Differential Calculus | Arihant | Get Here |
| Integral Calculus | Arihant | Get Here |
| Higher Algebra | Barnard and Child | Get Here |
| Maths XI & XII | R.D. Sharma | Get Here |
JEE Main 2020 Physics Books:
| Book | Author | Buy Online |
| Problems in physics | A. A Pinsky | Get Here |
| Concepts of Physics Vol I and II | H.C.Verma | Get Here |
| Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov | Get Here |
| Aptitude Test Problems in Physics | Krotov | Get Here |
| Advance physics | Nelkon and Parker | Get Here |
| Elements of Dynamics Part I & II | S. L Loney | Get Here |
| Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies | S.L. Loney | Get Here |
| Physics Vols I & II | Tipler | Get Here |
JEE Main 2020 Organic Chemistry Books:
| Book | Author | Buy Online |
| Organic Chemistry Volume 1 | I. L. Finar | Get Here |
| Concept of Organic Chemistry | M. S. Chauhan | Get Here |
| Organic Chemistry | O.P. Tandon | Get Here |
| Organic Chemistry | Solomons | Get Here |
JEE Main 2020 Inorganic Chemistry Books:
| Book | Author | Buy Online |
| A Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry | Arihant Prakashan | Get Here |
| Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee | Get Here |
JEE Main 2020 Physical Chemistry Books:
| Book | Author | Buy Online |
| University Chemistry | Bruce H. Mahan | Get Here |
| A Textbook of Physics Chemistry | O.P. Tandon | Get Here |
| Concept of Physical Chemistry for JEE | P. Bahadur | Get Here |
| Numerical Chemistry | P.Bahadur | Get Here |
JEE Main 2020
National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main twice a year for admission in B.E, B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan courses. Also, the papers are held over a period of days and in 2 shifts each day. NTA conducts the exam in online mode and candidates can appear in both the exam or any of them. Candidates who take both the exam, their AIR is decided based on the best percentile score out of the 2 attempts.
On qualifying JEE Main 2020, the top 2.5 lakh candidates can appear for JEE Advanced 2020 for admission in the IITs. Rest of the candidates can appear for JoSAA for admission in the IIITs, NITs and the CFTIs. Many other private institutes also take admission based on scores of JEE Main.
JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern Change Notice
Candidates can check below the new exam pattern notice for JEE Main 2020 in English from below:
Candidates can check below the new exam pattern notice for JEE Main 2020 in Hindi from below:
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