Verified 2026 guide

    JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026

    JEE Main paper structure, sections, mode, duration and marking. Verified against National Testing Agency (NTA) sources on 23 September 2026.

    Last checked 23 September 2026JEE Main information bulletin

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    Paper structure and marking

    MockPrep mirrors the NTA marking scheme exactly, so the score you see in practice behaves the same way it will in the actual paper.

    SectionQuestion typeMarksNotes
    PhysicsObjective MCQs + numerical value questions+4 / −1Mechanics and Electrodynamics carry the largest weight
    ChemistryObjective MCQs + numerical value questions+4 / −1Physical, Organic and Inorganic in roughly equal parts
    MathematicsObjective MCQs + numerical value questions+4 / −1Calculus, Algebra and Coordinate Geometry dominate
    Mode
    Computer-based test (CBT)
    Practice duration
    MockPrep test: 25 questions, exam-paced timer
    Marking
    +4 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect answer, 0 if left unattempted

    Source and interpretation note

    Session dates, candidate counts and qualifying percentiles change each cycle. Use the current NTA result notice for figures.

    Official authority: National Testing Agency (NTA). Last verified: 23 September 2026.

    Turn the guide into practice

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