JEE (Main) 2021 will be conducted in the following modes -
a) Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) - Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
b) Paper 2A (B. Arch) - Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen & paper (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
c) Paper 2B (B. Planning) - Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II) and Planning Based Questions (Part-III) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Paper 1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode -
Subject - Mathematics
Section A - 20 Qs
Section B - 10 Qs
Marks - 100 Marks
Subject - Physics
Section A - 20 Qs
Section B - 10 Qs
Marks - 100 Marks
Subject - Chemistry
Section A - 20 Qs
Section B - 10 Qs
Marks - 100 Marks
Total - 90 Qs - 300 Marks
Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
Marking Scheme for MCQs -
Correct Answer or the best Answer - +4
Incorrect Answer - (-1)
Unanswered / Marked for Review - No mark (0)
Marking Scheme for questions for which answer is a Numerical value -
Correct Answer - +4
Incorrect Answer - No mark (0)
Unanswered / Marked for Review - No mark (0)
Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen & Paper Based (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
Subject No of Questions -
Part-I: Mathematics 20 - 100 Marks
Part-II: Aptitude Test 50 - 200 Marks
Part-III: Planning Based Objective Type MCQs - 25- 100 Marks
Unanswered / Marked for Review - No mark (0)
Total - 105 Qs
Marking Scheme for MCQs -
Correct Answer or the most appropriate Answer - (+4)
Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer - (-1)
Unanswered /Marked for Review - No mark (0)
Marking Scheme for questions for which answer is a Numerical value -
Correct Answer or the appropriate Answer - (+4)
Incorrect Answer - No mark (0)
Only those candidates who have passed Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020 or 2021; or those who are appearing in Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2021, are eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent examination in 2018 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.