Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) · Twice a year: a January session and an April session; the better score counts
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JEE Main Paper 1
Computer-based, 75 questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) in 3 hours. Paper 2A (B.Arch.) and 2B (B.Planning) are separate papers.
NTA score and rank
Percentile scores across shifts; the All India Rank is declared after the second session.
Counselling (JoSAA / CSAB)
Seat allocation in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs by rank and choice. The top scorers (about 2.5 lakh) also become eligible for JEE Advanced.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematicsगणित | 25 | 100 | −1 per wrong answer | — |
| Physicsभौतिकी | 25 | 100 | −1 per wrong answer | — |
| Chemistryरसायन विज्ञान | 25 | 100 | −1 per wrong answer | — |
| Total | 75 | 300 | 180 min |
• Each subject has 20 multiple-choice questions (questions 1–20) and 5 numerical-value questions (21–25). All 75 are compulsory.
• A wrong answer loses 1 mark, for numerical questions too (rule in force since 2025).
• Numerical answers are whole numbers; type them with the on-screen keypad.
• You can move between subjects freely within the 3 hours.
• English only for now; the real paper is also offered in Hindi and 11 regional languages.
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
