Updated on Mar 18, 2025
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The JEE Advanced exam has two papers and each paper is of three hours duration. The total exam duration is 6 hours. Aspirants of JEE Advanced should be extra cautious about the exam pattern since it can change unpredictably unlike JEE Main. However, we can prepare ourselves for any potential curve balls thrown at us by the IITs.
Total marks of JEE Advanced are subject to change each year. The types of questions that are asked in JEE Advanced also change. The types of questions asked usually vary from MCQs with one and more than one crore ct answers, integer types questions, match the columns, and paragraph types questions. The marking scheme also varies, for example, questions may carry 1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks or 4 marks. There are negative markings of -1 or -2 and some questions can also read to no negative marking. To make things more clear, we have provided here the latest and past year analysis of the JEE Advanced exam pattern. Candidates can learn how the paper might alter and improve their readiness for the challenges ahead by researching previous JEE Advanced exam patterns. It's vital to keep in mind that the JEE Advanced 2025 exam pattern is subject to sudden changes.
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2025 can be checked below. The detailed pattern, including the marking scheme and types of questions asked, will be available after the exam.
- Mode of the exam: The examination will be conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Number of papers: JEE (Advanced) 2025 will consist of two question papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, three hours each. Both papers are compulsory.
- Language: English and Hindi
- Total duration: 6 hours
- Marking scheme: The JEE Advanced marking scheme changes each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.
- Number of sections: Each question paper will consist of three sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern
The JEE Advanced 2024 exam pattern is now available check below:
- Mode of the exam: The examination was conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Number of papers: Two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours each. Both papers are compulsory.
- Language: English and Hindi
- Total duration: 6 hours
- Number of sections: Each question paper consisted of three sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Marking scheme: Details of the marking scheme were provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination. The same is also explained further below.
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:
- Total Marks of Paper 1 was 180 & Duration: 3 hrs
- The Paper had (51) questions, with 17 questions in each subject.
- The Paper 1 had (03) three parts- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
- Max. Marks for each Part was 60.
- In each part, there were Four sections:
- Sec-I (Max. marks-12)
- Sec-II (Max. Marks-12)
- Sec-III (Max. marks-24)
- Sec-IV (Max. marks-12)
| Section | Number of questions and total marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 questions of 12 marks | +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases |
| 2 | 3 questions of 12 marks | +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both ofwhich are correct +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen, and it is acorrect option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases |
| 3 | 6 questions of 24 marks | +4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts |
| 4 | 4 questions of 12 marks | +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 for the wrong attempts |
Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:
- Total Marks of Paper 2 was 180 & Duration: 3 hrs.
- The Paper had (51) questions, with 17 questions in each subject.
- The total no. of questions in Paper 2 was 51.
- The total marks for Paper 2 were 180, the same as last year.
- The Paper 2 had (03) three parts- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
- Max. Marks for each Part was 60.
- In each part, there were Four sections:
- Sec-I (Max. marks-12)
- Sec-II (Max. Marks-12)
- Sec-III (Max. marks-24)
- Sec-IV (Max. marks-12)
| Section | Number of questions and total marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 questions of 12 marks | +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases |
| 2 | 3 questions of 12 marks | +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both ofwhich are correct +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen, and it is acorrect option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases |
| 3 | 6 questions of 24 marks | +4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts no negative marks |
| 4 | 2 questions of 12 marks | +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if unanswered No negative marking |
Analysis of JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Over the Years
Over the past year, the JEE Advanced exam pattern has changed a lot. We have analysed it for you below in the following sections:
- Total number of questions asked in the past 13 years
- Total marks in the past 13 years
- Significant types of questions asked and marks in each type over the past years
- Difficulty level of the questions over the years
- Weightage of questions from class 11 and 12
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern: Total number of questions asked in the past 13 years
The number of questions asked in JEE Advanced over the past 13 years are as follows:
| Year | Questions per paper | Total questions in papers 1 and 2 together |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 60 | 120 |
| 2013 | 60 | 120 |
| 2014 | 60 | 120 |
| 2015 | 60 | 120 |
| 2016 | 54 | 108 |
| 2017 | 54 | 108 |
| 2018 | 54 | 108 |
| 2019 | 54 | 108 |
| 2020 | 54 | 108 |
| 2021 | 57 | 114 |
| 2022 | 54 | 108 |
| 2023 | 54 | 108 |
| 2024 | 51 | 102 |
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern: Total marks in the past 13 years
The marks in JEE Advanced over the past 13 years have fluctuated. Check the table below;
| Year | Total marks |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 408 |
| 2013 | 360 |
| 2014 | 360 |
| 2015 | 504 |
| 2016 | 372 |
| 2017 | 366 |
| 2018 | 360 |
| 2019 | 372 |
| 2020 | 396 |
| 2021 | 360 |
| 2022 | 360 |
| 2023 | 360 |
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern: Major types of questions asked
The broad types of questions that are asked in JEE Advanced are:
- Single correct
- Multiple correct
- Numerical type
- Paragraph type
- Matrix match type
- Question stem (Paragraph type question with answer in numerical form) - new in 2021
The variation in these types of questions is expected each year in JEE Advanced. Therefore candidates must be ready for any type of combination of questions from above in their upcoming JEE Advanced examination.
FAQs JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern
What are the changes in the JEE 2025 exam pattern?
As per the new pattern, section B of the JEE Main exam 2025 for Paper 1 will not have optional questions. There will be only 5 questions per subject and students must answer all 5 questions. Similarly, in Papers 2A and 2B, there will be no optional questions in the Mathematics section.
Is there no negative marking in JEE 2025?
Yes, there is a negative marking for incorrect answers in the JEE Main exam. For multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value answer questions (NVQs), one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
How many hours is the JEE Advanced exam?
The exam is conducted to offer admission into the various courses in the IITs like Engineering, Science and Architecture. The JEE Advanced exam in two shifts and each paper for 3 hours. So the total duration of the JEE Advanced exam is 6 hours a day. It is conducted once a year in English and Hindi.
Which was the toughest JEE Advanced paper?
For instance, The JEE Advanced paper for the year 2016 is considered to be the most challenging paper till date. IIT Guwahati conducted the exam and the paper that year was considered both difficult and controversial. However, when IIT Guwahati held JEE Advanced in 2023, no reports of an unusually tough paper surfaced.
Which IIT is making the 2025 paper?
As the organiser of JEE Advanced 2025, IIT Kanpur aims to provide an opportunity for the brightest minds to gain admission to the nation's top institute, thereby setting a benchmark for technical education.
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