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JEE Main 2025 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys

Exam Level: NationalExam Date: Mar 31, 2025

Last Updated on 3rd January 2025

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JEE Mains Exam Details Overview

In a national level competitive exam like JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Examination Mains), it is crucial that students deeply understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and answer key. It is also crucial that students understand each detail about the exam prior to dodge any last minute hassle. Check the table below for the examination details.

Particulars

Details

Examination Name

JEE Mains Exam

Conducting Authority

NTA

Number of Paper

2

Fees

Applicable

Exam Mode

CBT

Exam Duration

3 hours

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer

0 for non attempted answer


JEE Mains Exam Fee

Check the table below for JEE Mains Exam Fee category wise for one paper.

Category

Fees

Male

Female

General

₹1,000/-

₹800/-

OBC

₹900/-

₹800/-

EWS

₹900/-

₹800/-

SC

₹500/-

₹500/-

ST

₹500/-

₹500/-

PwD

₹500/-

₹500/-

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JEE Mains Exam Pattern

Check the table below for the JEE Mains exam pattern.

Particulars

Paper 1

Paper 2

Programs

B. Tech/B. E

B.Plan/B.Arch

Examination Mode

Computer-Based Examination

Paper 2A: Online and Offline 

Paper 2B: Online

Number of Papers

Paper 1 and Paper 2

Paper 2A and Paper 2B

Exam Duration

3 hours
4 hours for PwD candidates

3 Hours

Number of Sections

Section A and Section B

Paper 2A: 1. Mathematics 2. Aptitude test 3. Drawing test 

Paper 2B: 1. Mathematics 2. Aptitude test 3. Planning test

Sections-wise Number of Questions

Paper have three sections:

Physics - 25

Chemistry - 25

Mathematics - 25

Paper 2A: 77 Questions 

Paper 2B: 100Questions

Type of Questions

Section A: MCQ - 20 questions each subject.

Section B: Numerical values as answer - 5 questions each subject.

Paper 2A: Multiple choice questions, Numerical based questions, Drawing Aptitude

Paper 2B: Multiple choice and Numerical based questions

Marking System

+4 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer

0 for non attempted answer

Paper 2A:

+4 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer

0 for non attempted answer

For Drawing Paper:

50 marks for 2 questions

Total Questions

75

Paper 2A: 77 Questions 

Paper 2B: 100Questions

Total Marks

300

400 for each paper

Language of Exam

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Gujarati

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Gujarati

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Download JEE Mains Old Question Papers

The NTA released the provisional answer key within the week of examination. Students can check and match their answers through the answer key. The students have the right to challenge the answer key, if there are any discrepancies in the answer key.


How to Download JEE Mains Answer Key?

To download the JEE Mains Exam answer key, students can follow the following steps.

  • Visit the official website of the NTA.
  • Go to the news and events tab or notice tab.
  • Search for the provisional key link available on the website.
  • Click on the link and download the answer key.


Challenging JEE Mains Answer Key

If students find any discrepancies in the answer key they have the right to challenge the answer key released by the NTA. The students can challenge the answer key using the separate window released by the NTA. The students need to submit the question, they wish to challenge along with the reference to the answer.


Links to Download the Answer Key

Check the table below for the links to download the answer key.

Particulars

Link

JEE Website

LINK

Provisional Answer Key

LINK

Final Answer Key

LINK

AcronymJoint Entrance Exam Main
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode and TypeOnline (Computer Based Test (CBT))
Application ModeOnline
Frequency-
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi
Test Takers1308000
Duration214
Total Marks-
Marking Scheme4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Application Fee1000
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