JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced)
Joint Entrance Examination Advanced Exam Pattern
The JEE Advanced 2025 exam pattern provides crucial insights into the structure and marking scheme for both papers. Here's an overview of the exam pattern, which is subject to changes and updates. All details will be available after the exam.
JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern Overview
Mode of the Exam
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Number of Papers
- The exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, each with a duration of three hours.
- Both papers are compulsory.
Language Options
- Available in English and Hindi.
Total Duration
- The total duration of both papers combined is 6 hours.
Section-wise Marking Scheme for Paper 1 and Paper 2
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks per Section | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 4 questions | 12 marks | 12 marks | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unanswered |
| Section 2 | 3 questions | 12 marks | 12 marks | +4 for all correct options, -2 for wrong attempts |
| Section 3 | 6 questions | 24 marks | 24 marks | +4 for correct, 0 for no attempts |
| Section 4 | 2 questions | 12 marks | 12 marks | +3 for correct, no negative marking |
Types of Questions in JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced includes a variety of question types, which require careful attention:
- Single Correct: One correct answer from multiple options.
- Multiple Correct: More than one correct answer from the options.
- Numerical Type: The answer is a number, and there are no options provided.
- Paragraph Type: A question followed by a paragraph that leads to the answer.
- Matrix Match Type: Matching items from two lists.
Marks Distribution and Question Analysis
| Type of Question | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Correct | 12 | 72 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 36 |
| Multiple Correct | 12 | 72 | 48 | 144 | 144 | 192 |
| Numerical Type | 24 | 96 | 76 | 72 | 198 | 108 |
| Paragraph Type | 12 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Matrix Match Type | - | 36 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Difficulty Level Over the Years
| Subject | Difficult Questions | Moderate Questions | Easy Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26% | 54% | 20% |
| Physics | 23% | 55% | 22% |
| Chemistry | 20% | 61% | 19% |
Weightage of Class 11 and Class 12 in JEE Advanced
| Subject | Class 11 Weightage | Class 12 Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 53% | 47% |
| Chemistry | 47% | 53% |
| Mathematics | 39% | 61% |
Key Points to Remember
- Prepare strategically by focusing on important topics with higher weightage.
- Keep track of the marking scheme for each section to avoid negative marking.
- Familiarize yourself with various types of questions to improve speed and accuracy.
For detailed preparation strategies and tips on cracking JEE Advanced 2025, read more on the official JEE Advanced website.
