Verified 2026 guide

    JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2026

    JEE Advanced paper structure, sections, mode, duration and marking. Verified against The current organising IIT sources on 23 September 2026.

    Last checked 23 September 2026JEE Advanced official website

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    Paper structure and marking

    JEE Advanced does not guarantee one permanent question or marking pattern. Read every section instruction and verify the current brochure on the official website.

    SectionQuestion typeMarksNotes
    PhysicsMixed objective and numerical formatsScheme varies by sectionMulti-concept reasoning and numerical work
    ChemistryMixed objective and numerical formatsScheme varies by sectionPhysical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
    MathematicsMixed objective and numerical formatsScheme varies by sectionAlgebra, Calculus, Geometry and Vectors
    Mode
    Computer-based test; both official papers are compulsory
    Practice duration
    MockPrep test: 25 questions, exam-paced timer
    Marking
    The official positive, partial and negative marking rules are stated separately for each section in the paper instructions

    Source and interpretation note

    The organising IIT changes. This page links to the official JEE Advanced domain, which points to the current cycle.

    Official authority: The current organising IIT. Last verified: 23 September 2026.

    Turn the guide into practice

    Use a timed JEE Advanced test, then review the section and topic breakdown.