JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021: NTA has divided JEE Main into 3 papers for B.Tech / B.E, B.Arch, and B.Plan. Candidates can check JEE Main 2021 exam pattern for all the papers here. The common factors are that all the papers of JEE Main are held online, in computer based mode. The questions in the exam are MCQ and NTV type and the question paper is provided in multiple languages. The exam pattern of JEE Main is provided in the information brochure. Candidates can check JEE Main exam pattern 2021 from this page.
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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern Highlight
JEE Main 2021 to be held in multiple languages: Until now, JEE Main was held in the English, Hindi, or Gujarati language. However, in October, HRD Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriya confirmed that under National Education Policy (NEP) JEE Main will be held in more regional languages.
The details regarding the same are yet to announced. However, speculations are that the exam will be held in 11 regional languages which are –> Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odiya, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2021 is a national level exam. 10+2 qualified candidates apply for the exam. Those who qualify it, get admission in UG engineering and architecture courses in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, etc. However, to crack the exam, knowing the exam pattern is very important. So, keep on reading.
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern Overview | Details |
| Number of Papers under JEE Main 2021 | 3 – B.Tech / B.E, B.Arch, and B.Plan |
| Duration of the Exam | 3 hours |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based (drawing section in Offline) |
| Language of JEE Main | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Other Regional Languages |
| Type of Question | MCQ and NVT |
| Marks per Question | 4 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 marks |
| Marks + / – for Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
| JEE Main 2021 Mock Test | Access Here |
| Sample Paper | Download Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Here |
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.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for B.E. / B.Tech Paper
The questions in the JEE Mains B.Tech exam are asked from three subjects, which are – Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The details about the exam are as follows:
- Candidates get 3 hours to solve the question paper.
- The exam is held in CBT mode.
- Question paper shall be provided in English, Hindi, Gujarati and other languages which will be decided by NTA.
- Total number of questions in the exam – 75 questions.
- The questions shall be of Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT).
- Total marks in the exam is 100 marks.
- Each question shall be of 4 marks.
- Negative marking in the exam is of 1 marks.
- The negative marking is only applicable in MCQs and not NVTs.
- No marks is added or deducted for incorrect answers.
Distribution of Questions in JEE Main 2021 B.Tech / B.E Exam
| Sections | No. of MCQs | No. of NVTs | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Arch Paper
In B.Arch exam, the questions are asked from Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing. The details of the JEE Main 2021 exam pattern are as follows:
- Duration of the exam is 3 hours.
- The exam is held in CBT mode but Drawing section is offline.
- Question paper shall be English, Hindi, Gujarati and other languages which will be decided by NTA.
- Total number of questions – 77 questions.
- In Maths section, the questions are of Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT).
- Questions in Aptitude section are only of Multiple Choice Type (MCQ)
- Drawing section is to be attempted on an A4 sheet.
- Total marks – 400 marks.
- Each question is of 4 marks.
- Negative marking of 1 mark is applicable.
- The negative marking is only applicable in MCQs and not NVTs.
- No marks is added or deducted for incorrect answers.
Distribution of Questions in JEE Main 2021 B.Arch
| 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 | 72 | 05 | 400 |
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Planning Paper
In JEE Main 2021 B.Plan exam, the questions are asked from Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based. Exam pattern for JEE Main 2021 JEE Main B.Plan paper 2021 are as follows:
- Time duration of the exam is 3 hours.
- Mode of the exam is CBT mode.
- Question paper shall be English, Hindi, Gujarati and other languages which will be decided by NTA.
- Total number of questions – 100 questions.
- In Maths section, Multiple Choice Type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Type (NVT) questions are asked.
- Questions in Aptitude section are only of Multiple Choice Type (MCQ)
- Planning based questions are asked from class 10 social science, GK on development issues, Govt. programs, schemes, map reading, etc.
- Under planning section, candidates also have to write a passage.
- Total marks – 400 marks.
- Each question is of 4 marks.
- Negative marking is of 1 mark.
- The negative marking is only applicable in MCQs and not NVTs.
- No marks is added or deducted for incorrect answers.
Distribution of Questions in JEE Main 2021 B.Tech / B.E Exam
| 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 | 95 | 05 | 400 |
JEE Main reparation Resources:
Exam Preparation
Video Lectures
JEE Main 2021 Important Books
The candidates can check the name of the important books which will aid in the preparation for JEE Main from the table below:
| Subjects | Important Books |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C.Verma Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by Krotov Advance physics by Nelkon ParkerElements of Dynamics Part I & II by S. L Loney Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L. Loney |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon Concept of Organic Chemistry by M. S. Chauhan A Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan A Textbook of Physics Chemistry by O.P. Tandon |
| Mathematics | Maths XI & XII by R.D. Sharma Differential Calculus by Arihant Integral Calculus by Arihant NCERT Class XI and XII Mathematics |
JEE Main 2021
JEE Mains exam is one of the popular engineering entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency. The examination is conducted annually to select students for admission in the MIT and NIT institutes of India. The exam is conducted on the online mode and lakhs of students appear for it. The application process starts in August-September every year and the exam is conducted in two sessions one in January while second in April. Once the exam is over the students are called in for the academic counselling where they are allotted branches and colleges on the basis of their ranks and scores.
FAQs on JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
A. The JEE Main Exam 2021 will be conducted on the online mode.
A. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark against any wrong answer in JEE Main exam.
A. Yes, you can appear for any language you wish. HRD has announced that the exam will be conducted in 11 languages. The languages are Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odiya, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
A. No, the exam pattern of both disciplines are different. The subjects asked for the B. Tech are mathematics, physics and chemistry, while the subjects asked for B. Arch, are mathematics, aptitude test and drawing test. In B.Plan exam, questions are asked from mathematics, aptitude test, and planning.
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