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JEE Main 2022 Paper Pattern 

 

Given below are the details of JEE Main 2022 exam pattern for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Plan/B.Arch) that will make it easier for you to understand how to prepare for the examination. 

 

JEE Main paper pattern is important for every aspirant as it can help them strategise their preparation. Every year thousands of students participate in the IIT Joint Entrance Test with a dream to get admission into the prestigious IITs. With the rising competition, every student has to give their best shot in the exam if they want to succeed with flying colours. 

 

Understanding the exam pattern can make a lot of difference in your exam preparation. Once you understand how your question paper will be structured, how many questions will be there, how many internal choices will be there, what will be the marking scheme, etc. it will become much easier for you to prepare. 

 

Changes made in 2022 JEE Main Paper Pattern

  • JEE Main Paper 1 will now consist of 90 questions with 30 questions in each section (Physics, Chemistry, and Maths). 
  • There will be 20 multiple choice questions and 10 numerical value questions in each section. 
  • Students have to solve only 5 questions out of the 10 numerical value questions. 
  • Total marks of JEE Main Paper 1 will be 300. 
  • Total marks of JEE Main Paper 2 will be 400. 
  • The JEE Main examination is now available in 13 languages. 
  • The candidate has to make a choice of the language of the exam paper at the time of filling out the application form. 

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) Pattern 

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper Pattern for B.E/B.Tech

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based Examination

Test Duration

Three Hours

Language of Examination

Available in 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Questions With Numerical Values as Answers

No. of Sections

3 Sections: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Mathematics Section Pattern

30 Questions (20 Multiple Choice Questions + 10 Questions with Numerical Value as Answers)

Students have to do any 5 questions out of the 10 questions with numerical value as asswers

Physics Section Pattern

30 Questions (20 Multiple Choice Questions + 10 Questions with Numerical Value as Answers)

Students have to do any 5 questions out of the 10 questions with numerical value as asswers

Chemistry Section Pattern

30 Questions (20 Multiple Choice Questions + 10 Questions with Numerical Value as Answers)

Students have to do any 5 questions out of the 10 questions with numerical value as asswers

Total No. of Questions

90 Questions (75 Questions to be answered, 25 questions in each section)

Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam

300 Marks (100 marks for each section)

JEE Main Marking Scheme

MCQs: 

  • +4 Marks for a correct answer
  • -1 Marks for an incorrect answer
  • 0 Marks for an unattempted question
 

Questions with Numerical Values as answers: 

  • +4 Marks for a correct answer
  • -1 Marks for an incorrect answer
  • 0 Marks for an unattempted question

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) Marking Scheme 

 

Subject

Total No. of Questions

Marks

Mathematics

20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions (Any 5 to be answered)

100

Physics

20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions (Any 5 to be answered)

100

Chemistry

20 MCQs and 10 numerical questions (Any 5 to be answered)

100

Total

90 Questions (75 questions mandatory)

300

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) Exam Timings 

 

Exam Events

First Shift

Second Shift

Entry to the Test Centre (this might involve different activities like attendance, checking of admit cards, biometric registration, frisking, etc.)

7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Invigilators Instructions

8:30 AM to 8:50 AM

2:30 PM to 2:50 PM

Candidates Log Into Reading Instructions

08:50

14:50

Exam Timings for B.Tech (Paper 1)

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Exam Duration

3 Hours

3 Hours

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) Pattern 

 

JEE Main 2022 B.Arch/ B.Plan Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-based examination except for Drawing Test in B.Arch (pen and paper-based mode)

Exam Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Language

Available in 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.)

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Total No. of Sections

B.Arch (Paper 2A): 3 Sections: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test

B.Plan (Paper 2B): Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Test (MCQs)

Type of questions in B.Arch Paper

Mathematics: MCQs and questions with numerical values as answers

Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions

Drawing- Drawing Aptitude

Type of questions in B.Planning

Mathematics- MCQs and questions with numerical values as answers

Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions)

Total No. of Questions

B.Arch: 82 Questions

B.Plan: 105 Questions

Total Marks of JEE Mains Paper 2

400 Marks

Marking Scheme

MCQs: 

  • +4 Marks for a correct answer
  • -1 Marks for an incorrect answer
  • 0 Marks for an unattempted question
 

Questions with Numerical Values as answers: 

  • +4 Marks for a correct answer
  • -1 Marks for an incorrect answer
  • 0 Marks for an unattempted question
 

Drawing Test: Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Marking Scheme 

 

Subject

Total Questions in JEE Mains

Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam

Mathematics 

20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Answer Type Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered for Numerical Questions)

100

Aptitude Test 

50

200

Drawing Test 

2

100

Total

82 (77 To Be Answered)

400

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 2B (B.Plan) Marking Scheme 

 

Subject

Total Questions in JEE Mains

Total Marks of JEE Mains Exam

Mathematics

20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Answer Type Questions (Any 5 To Be Answered for Numerical Questions)

100

Aptitude Test

50

200

Planning

25

100

Total

105 (100 To Be Answered)

400

 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) Exam Timings 

 

Exam Events

First Shift Timings

Second Shift Timings

Entry to the Test Centre (this might involve different activities like attendance, checking of admit cards, biometric registration, frisking, etc.)

7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Invigilators’ Instructions

8:30 AM to 8:50 AM

2:30 PM to 2:50 PM

Candidates Log Into Reading Instructions

08:50

14:50

Timing of Examination for B. Arch and B. Planning (Paper 2)

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Exam Duration

3:30 Hours

3:30 Hours

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

  • Will JEE 2022 be easy? 

With more than 10 lakh students participating in JEE every year, we can say that JEE Main 2022 will be tough. This is because they need to make the selection process very rigorous. So, students preparing for JEE Main should not consider it lightly. 

 

  • How many times will JEE Main 2022 occur? 

JEE Main 2022 will be conducted two times in 2022. Session will be held in June 2022 and Session 2 will be held in July 2022. 

 

  • Is 75% criteria removed from JEE Main? 

Yes, NTA has removed this criteria in JEE Main 2022. Earlier, students who scored 75% or more in Class 12 could participate in the JEE Main. 

 

  • How to crack JEE Main 2022 in a month? 

You must focus on solving mock tests and previous year questions every day. You should also devote some time to revise the topics as per the syllabus of JEE Main. Make sure to get the best notes from experts that are clear, concise and less time-consuming. If your basics are clear and you have thoroughly read the NCERT textbooks in Class 11 and Class 12 for Maths, Chemistry and Physics, you can easily crack JEE Main 2022 in one month. 


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