JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Summary: The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the JEE Main exam pattern on its official website on an annual basis because the exam is only held once a year and consists of two papers: Paper 1 (B.E, B.Tech) and Paper 2 (Computer Science) (B.Arch or B.Plan). The authority has not yet released a schedule or details for the current academic year. Any information released by the authority will be updated on this page. You can currently refer to the JEE Main 2022 exam pattern on this page for reference.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made a few changes to the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern. As per the new exam pattern, section B will also have a negative marking from this year.

Getting a clear knowledge of JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern plays a vital role in securing good grades in the entrance exam. So, it consists of two parts, i.e., Paper 2A for B. Arch programs and Paper 2B for B.Plan programs.

The paper pattern depicts the structure of the question paper, the number of sections, the type of questions, the marking scheme, and more.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern for B. Arch and B. Plan programs.

Analysis of JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern?

Last year, the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam was conducted in two sessions, i.e., 23 June 2022 and 30 July 2022.

This year, the dates for the JEE Main Paper 2 exam is still tentative.

The question paper included three sections: Mathematics, Aptitude, and drawing section. The exam is conducted for a total of 400 marks. 

As said above, section B of both B. Arch and B. Plan will have a negative marking of -1 mark for each wrongly answered question.

The key highlights of the JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern are as follows:

Both B.Arch and B.Planning papers are conducted online except for the Drawing section in B.Arch. The drawing part is conducted in offline mode, i.e., pen and paper mode

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• Paper 2A will have 82 questions, while paper 2B will have 105 questions.
• Each subject shall include 20 MCQs and ten numerical questions. Out of 10, you need to attempt only five numerical questions.
• Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) will be conducted separately for 400 marks each.
•  The exam shall be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Let's dive into the post to know the detailed exam pattern for B. Architecture and B. Planning programs.

JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern for B.Architecture

According to the JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus, you will be tested mainly on mathematics, aptitude, and drawing in the B. Arch entrance exam.

The question paper will have 82 questions, including 30 questions (20 MCQs & 10 Numerical Value Questions) from mathematics, 50 questions from aptitude, and two questions on drawing.

Each question carries four marks, and there is a negative marking for both Sections A and B of the mathematics section.

Particulars	JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern Details
Mode of Examination	Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch
Medium of Examination	13 languages
Duration of Examination	3 hours for general, 4 hours for PwD aspirants
Number of Sections	Mathematics; Aptitude test; Drawing test
Type of Questions	Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical values as answers;
	Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions;
	Drawing- Drawing aptitude
Number of questions	82
Total Marks	400 Marks

JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Marking Scheme

Check out the table below to know the detailed marking scheme for the B. Arch program.

As the session 2 exam is around the corner, knowing the marking scheme will help enhance your last-minute preparation for the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam.

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	25 (20+10*) 5 out of 10* questions with answers as a numerical value have to be answered.	100
Aptitude	50	200
Drawing Test	2	100
Total	82 Questions	400 Marks

JEE Main 2023 B. Arch Exam Pattern: Tie-Breaking Procedure

If you and other aspirants score the same marks in the JEE Main Paper 2 exam, the NTA will follow the tie-breaking procedure as explained below while preparing the merit list:

• Authorities will consider those who have NTA Score in the mathematics section
• High NTA Score in the aptitude section
• High NTA Score in the drawing section
• The one with fewer wrong answers in all subjects of the test.
• The NTA will consider the one with fewer wrong answers in the Aptitude Test.
• The one with fewer wrong answers in the mathematics section.
• Those who are senior in age will be given first preference.
• Application number in ascending order

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JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern for B.Planning

If you are interested in pursuing B. Planning programs, you have to appear for the JEE Main Paper 2B.

The question paper includes 105 questions, and each question carries four marks. Also, there is a negative marking of -1 mark for each wrongly answered question.

Check out the detailed paper pattern from the post below and enhance your preparation for JEE Main Paper 2 Exam 2022.

Particulars	JEE Main Exam Pattern Details
Mode of Examination	Computer-based examination
Medium of Examination	13 languages
Duration of Examination	3 hours for general, 4 hours for PwD aspirants
Number of Sections	Mathematics; Aptitude test; Planning test
Type of Questions	Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical values as answers
	Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions
	Planning- Multiple-choice questions
Number of Questions	105 Questions
Total Marks	400 Marks

JEE Main 2023 Paper 2B Exam Pattern: Section-wise Weightage

According to the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam pattern, the mathematics section includes 30 questions (20 MCQs and ten numerical value questions), 50 questions from aptitude, and 25 questions from the planning section.

The exam is conducted for a total of 400 marks. In the mathematics section, out of 30 questions, you have to attempt only 25 questions.

The below table explains the marking scheme for the B.Planning course. As per the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern, you can attempt any 5 questions out of 10 numerical questions in the mathematics section.

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Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	25 (20+5); 5 Q&As as a numerical value	100
Aptitude	50	200
Planning Test	25	100
Total	105 Questions	400

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JEE Main 2023 B. Planning Exam Pattern: Tie-Breaking Procedure

If you and other aspirants score the same marks in the B. planning exam, the NTA will follow the tie-breaking procedure as explained below while preparing the merit list:

• Authorities will consider those who have NTA Scores in the mathematics section.
• High NTA Score in the aptitude section.
• High NTA Score in the planning-based questions.
• The one with fewer wrong answers in all subjects of the test.
• NTA will consider the one with fewer wrong answers in the Aptitude Test.
• The one with fewer wrong answers is in the mathematics section.
• The one with fewer wrong answers in the planning-based questions.
• Those who are senior in age will be given first preference.
• Application number in ascending order

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JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Marking Scheme

Section A and Section B of the mathematics section will also have negative marking forms this year.

• For every correct answer, you will be awarded +4 marks.
• For every wrong question, you will lose a -1 mark.
• And, no marks will be awarded or detected for un-attempted questions.

Check out the table below to know the detailed marking scheme for the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam.

Question	Marks
Correct answer or the most appropriate Answer	+4 Marks
Wrong Answer	-1 Mark
Un-attempted Questions	No Marks

JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Exam Pattern: Medium of Paper

The JEE Main Paper 2 exam is conducted in 13 languages per the revised exam pattern. Check out the table below to know the medium of the JEE Main Paper 2 Question Paper.

Language	Exam Centres
English	All Examination Centres
Hindi	All Exam Centres in India
English and Assamese	Exam Centres in Assam
English and Bengali	Exam Centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Andaman & Nicobar Island
English and Gujarati	Exam Centres in Gujarat, Daman, Diu, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli
English and Kannada	Exam Centres in Karnataka
English and Marathi	Exam Centres in Maharashtra
English and Malayalam	Exam Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English and Odia	Exam Centres in Odisha
English and Punjabi	Exam Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi
English and Tamil	Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Island
English and Telugu	Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
English and Urdu	All Exam Centres in India

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