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The JEE Main is a gateway for aspiring engineers in India. The NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts the exam twice a year, typically in January and April. Cracking JEE Main unlocks doors for students to pursue undergraduate courses in various engineering and architecture programs at the top institutes nationwide.
JEE Main is the first step in admission to prestigious engineering colleges like the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognised by participating State Governments among other renowned engineering institutions.
This blog provides a comprehensive overview of JEE Main 2025, equipping you with everything you need to know to ace this crucial exam. From the exam format to eligibility criteria, from tips for excelling to the importance of the exam, we’ve got you covered.
| JEE Main 2025 Table of Content |
| Exam Highlights |
JEE Main exam consists of three papers:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | JEE Main (Joint Entrance Exam Main) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency |
| Papers | Paper 1: B.E./ B.Tech
Paper 2A: B.Arch Paper 2B: B.Planning |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language | 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu) |
| Exam Centers (India) | 391* |
| Exam Centers (Outside India) | 22* |
| Website | https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/ |
Applicants who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2023 or 2024 or who are appearing in the Class 12 or equivalent exam in 2025 are eligible to appear in JEE Main 2025.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2025 in two sessions (January and April). Understanding the JEE Main exam pattern will help you prepare for the exam accordingly. Below, we share the exam pattern for both Paper 1 (B.E./ B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch & B. Planning).
| JEE Main Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) | |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Questions with numerical values as answers |
| Subject | Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry |
| No. of Sections | 3 |
| No of Questions | 90 (30 Questions/ Section) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (100 marks for each section) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 Mark for Right Answer
-1 for Each Wrong Answer |
| JEE Main Paper 2A (B. Arch) | |||
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Subject-wise distribution of
Questions, Total Number of Questions, and Marks |
Part I: Mathematics | 20* (Section A) and 10* (Section B) | 100 |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | |
| Part III: Drawing Test | 2 | 100 | |
| Total | 82 | 400 | |
| *20 questions will be MCQs, and the answers of 05 questions will be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative markings for both Section A and Section B. | |||
| Marking Scheme for MCQs | Correct Answer or the most appropriate answer | +4 | |
| Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer | -1 | ||
| Unanswered /Marked for Review | 0 | ||
| (a) Marking Scheme for ques for which the answer is a Numerical value | Correct Answer or the most appropriate Answer | +4 | |
| Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer | -1 | ||
| Unanswered /Marked for Review | 0 | ||
| (b) Marking Scheme Drawing Test (Part III) | Two questions are to be evaluated out of 100 marks. | ||
| JEE Main Paper 2B (B. Planning) | |||
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | |
| Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions,
and Marks |
Part I: Mathematics | 20* (Section A) and 10* (Section B) | 100 |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | |
| Part III: Planning | 25 | 100 | |
| Total | 105 | 400 | |
| *20 questions will be MCQs, and the answers of 05 questions will be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative markings for both Section A and Section B. | |||
| Marking Scheme for MCQs | Correct Answer or the most appropriate answer | Four marks (+4) | |
| Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer | Minus one mark (-1) | ||
| Unanswered /Marked for Review | No mark (0) | ||
| (b) Marking Scheme Drawing Test (Part III) | Two questions are to be evaluated out of 100 marks. | ||
The syllabus for JEE Main 2025 is expected to be similar to the previous year, with an emphasis on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Classes 11 and 12. To assist students in preparing for exams, we are providing chapter-wise weightage of each subject. This will enable them to streamline their studies and better understand important topics.
Please find below the details of the chapters, the total number of questions, and the weightage of each chapter in the JEE Main Mathematics paper. Students should note that the chapter-wise weightage is prepared by analysing the topics and questions in the previous year’s JEE Main question papers.
| Unit & Topic Name | No of Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
| Binomial Theorem | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Circle | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Conic Section | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Sequence and Series | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Straight Line | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Statistics | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Quadratic Equation | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Trigonometry | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Application of Derivatives | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Complex Number | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Definite Integration | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Differential Equation | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Matrices | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Relation Function ITF | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Vector | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Method of Differentiation | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Limit Continuity | 3 | 12 | 10 |
The following information outlines the number of chapters, total questions, and weightage for each chapter in the JEE Main Physics section. Students need to be aware that the chapter-wise weightage is determined by analysing the previous year’s JEE Main question papers, which helps identify the topics and types of questions asked in past exams. Chapters like Optics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, and Electrostatics are important topics on which students can focus.
| Unit & Topic Name | No of Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
| Elasticity | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| KTG and 1st Law of Thermodynamics | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| Rotation | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| System of Particles, Centre of Mass, Momentum & Collision | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Unit & Dimension | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Circular Motion | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Rectilinear Motion | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Error & Measurement | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Viscosity | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Electrostatics | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Geometrical Optics | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| Gravitation | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Modern Physics | 5 | 20 | 20 |
| Semi-Conductor | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Capacitor | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Magnetic Field | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
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Chemistry consists of three sections: physical, Inorganic, and Organic. Maintaining a good balance among these three will help students score well in this section and improve their overall score. In the table below, we share the number of questions and the weightage of all the chapters, which will help you master the JEE Main Chemistry section.
| Unit & Topic Name | No of Questions | Marks | Weightage (%) |
| Physical Chemistry | |||
| Atomic Structure | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Mole Concept | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Ionic Equilibrium | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Thermodynamics | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Solution Colligative Properties | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| p-Block Elements (13 & 14 Group) | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Chemical Bonding | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Periodic table & Periodicity | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| D-Block Elements | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Coordination Compounds | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| p-Block Elements (17 & 18 Group) | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Qualitative Analysis | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| Organic Chemistry | |||
| IUPAC & Structural isomerism | 2 | 8 | 6.67 |
| GOC-II | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| Structural Identification | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Biomolecule and Polymer | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Hydrocarbon | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Practical Organic Chemistry | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Haloalkane and Haloarenes | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
| Aromatic Compounds | 1 | 4 | 3.33 |
Note: The above-shared details are based on the analysis made by the experts of ALLEN Overseas on the previous year’s trends. These trends may be updated or changed per the interim decision of the organising body.
This blog provides all the essential information, but remember to stay updated on official announcements from the NTA website (jeemain.nta.ac.in) for the latest details.
Always remember that consistent effort, strategic planning, and guidance are key to excelling in JEE Main 2025. We wish you all the best for your preparation.
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