JEE Preparation Guide 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Plan) |
| Mode | CBT (Drawing test of B.Arch in pen & paper) |
| Total Questions | Paper 1: 75 | Paper 2A: 77 | Paper 2B: 100 |
| Total Marks | Paper 1: 300 | Paper 2A: 400 | Paper 2B: 400 |
Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) Details
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD) |
| Total Questions | 75 (25 per subject) |
| Question Types | Section A: MCQs | Section B: Numerical Value |
| Section-wise | Section A: 20 | Section B: 5 (per subject) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 incorrect |
Qualifying Examination
Candidates must have completed one of the following examinations:
- 10+2 from recognized Central/State Boards (CBSE, CISCE, etc.)
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination
- Senior Secondary School Examination by NIOS with min. 5 subjects
- AICTE recognized Diploma of at least 3 years duration
- GCE examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma from IBO, Geneva
🌐 Nationality
Indian citizens, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are all eligible to apply.
📅 Age Limit
No specific age limit. Class 12 passed in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.
🔁 Attempts
JEE Main is conducted twice yearly. No cap on total attempts.
JEE MAIN SYLLABUS 2026
Marks Eligibility
General: Min. 75% in Class 12 or top 20 percentile
SC/ST/PwD: Min. 65% marks required
Subject Requirements (Class 12)
Physics + Maths mandatory; one from Chemistry / Biology / Technical Vocational
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics required
Mathematics required in Class 12
| Exam Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | IIT Roorkee |
| Mode | Online – Computer-Based Test |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Duration | 3 hours per paper (4 hours for PwD) |
| Papers | Two (Paper 1 & Paper 2) – both mandatory |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 51 per paper (17 per subject) |
| Question Types | MCQs, NAT (Numerical Answer Type), Matching-type |
| Marking Scheme | Full, partial, zero, and negative marks |
JEE ADVANCED SYLLABUS 2026
Subject-Wise Distribution (Per Paper)
| Section | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 4 | 12 |
| Section II | 3 | 12 |
| Section III | 6 | 24 |
| Section IV | 4 | 12 |
| Total | 17 | 60 |
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)
For: B.Arch & B.Plan at IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur
Eligibility: Only candidates who qualify JEE Advanced
Mode: Offline | Duration: 3 Hours
Paper 1 & Paper 2 Marking Scheme
| Section | Qs | Marks | Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 4 | 12 | +3 correct, 0 unanswered, −1 wrong |
| Section 2 | 3 | 12 | +4 all correct, +3/+2/+1 partial, −2 wrong |
| Section 3 | 6 | 24 | +4 correct, 0 no attempt, no negative |
| Section 4 | 4 | 12 | +3 correct, 0 unanswered, no negative (Paper 2) |
Primary Qualification
Must be in the top 2,50,000 successful students in JEE Main 2026 B.E./B.Tech Paper 1
Category-wise Distribution
40.5%
General category seats
27%
Other Backward Classes
15%
Scheduled Caste
7.5%
Scheduled Tribe
10%
Economically Weaker Section
5%
Horizontal reservation in each category
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026
- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- From a recognized board or equivalent qualification
- 3-year AICTE-approved diploma also accepted
- International boards like IB or Cambridge A-level accepted
Age Limit
General: Date of birth on or after October 1, 2001
SC/ST/PwD: 5-year relaxation — on or after October 1, 1996
Number of Attempts
Maximum TWO attempts allowed in consecutive years
Important Changes from 2023
✓ 75% marks requirement in Class 12 boards
✓ Top 20 percentile board-wise cutoff requirement