JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern & Syllabus
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Paper 1 has 75 questions for 300 marks over three hours, with 25 questions each in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Questions | 75 |
| Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Marking | +4 correct, -1 wrong on MCQs, no negative on numerical |
Details
Each subject has 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical-value questions. Marks are +4 for a correct answer; multiple-choice questions lose one mark for a wrong answer, while numerical ones have no negative marking. Check the current bulletin for any change.
How to use this
- Master class 11 and 12 basics.
- Practise numerical-value questions.
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JEE Main previous-year papers
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Find on Amazon ↗Concepts of Physics
By H. C. Verma
A commonly used reference for Physics. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
Find on Amazon ↗Problems in General Physics
By I. E. Irodov
A commonly used reference for Physics. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
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