JEE Main JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted by NTA. This exam is conducted for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses in IITs and NITs. JOSAA conducts seven-seat allotments round and two supplementary rounds. It is an online examination that is typically conducted four times every year (February, March, April, and May). The duration of the exam is 3 hours, but extra 60 minutes are given to the candidates attempting both B.Arch and B.Plan.
Age Limit & Number of Attempts
- General and OBC candidates whose birth date falls on or after 1st October 1994 will be eligible to take JEE Main.
- However, in the case of the reserved category the upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years, i.e. people under the categories of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), as well as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) who are born on or after 1st October 1989, will be eligible.
- Candidates get 3 attempts for JEE Main exam and 2 attempts for JEE Advanced and in 1 year you get four attempts.
Eligibility Criteria
Topic | Information |
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Exam Name | JEE Main |
Paper | Paper 2 |
Eligibility Criteria | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, along with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in all subjects. |
Age Limit | There is no age limit for JEE Main Paper 2. |
Number of Attempts | Candidates can attempt JEE Main for Paper 2 for a maximum of three times in consecutive years. |
Nationality | Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible to apply. |
Other Requirements | Candidates must have a valid Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrollment Number, or an alternative valid ID proof. They must also fulfill the local state eligibility criteria for admission into architecture courses. |
Nationality
- Indian Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India to apply for JEE Main 2021.
- Non–Residential Indian (NRI) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI): NRIs, OCIs, and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can also apply for JEE Main 2021 by providing category certificates at all stages of the exam.
- State Code of Eligibility for Nepal/Bhutan: Indian nationals who passed Class XII from Nepal/Bhutan will have their State Code of eligibility determined based on their permanent address in India as given in their passport.
- State Code of Eligibility for OCI/PIO: The State Code of eligibility for OCI/PIO passing Class XII in India is the same as that for Indian nationals. However, OCI/PIO who passed Class XII from an institution abroad are eligible for Other State quota seats or All India quota seats (but NOT for Home State quota seats) in all NITs, IIEST, and Other-CFTIs.
- State Code of Eligibility for Improvement: If a candidate passed Class XII from one state but appeared for improvement from another state, their State Code of Eligibility will be from where they first passed Class XII (or equivalent) examination, NOT the state where they appeared for improvement.
Reservations
Category | Percentage of seats reserved |
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Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
Other Backward Classes belonging to Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1.5% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 5% |
JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Exam Section | Number of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Negative Marking |
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B.Arch Drawing | 2 | 4 | -1 |
B.Arch Mathematics | 25 | 4 | -1 |
B.Arch Aptitude | 50 | 4 | -1 |
B.Plan Mathematics | 25 | 4 | -1 |
B.Plan Aptitude | 50 | 4 | -1 |
B.Plan Planning Based Questions | 25 | 4 | -1 |
JEE Main Paper 2
Exam Name | JEE Main Paper 2 |
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Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 3 hours |
Sections | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test |
Total Marks | 400 |
Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers |
Language | English, Hindi, and other regional languages as per state |
Syllabus | Mathematics: Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, etc. |
Aptitude Test: Awareness of places, persons, buildings, etc. | |
Drawing Test: Drawing and sketching of scenes and objects |
Tips:
- Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus: It is important to know the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly to prepare well for the exam.
- Practice time management: Time management is crucial for any exam. Divide your time wisely between different sections of the exam.
- Practice previous year question papers: Practicing previous year question papers will give you an idea of the type of questions that come in the exam.
- Improve your drawing skills: The drawing section is an important part of JEE Main Paper 2. Practice your drawing skills regularly.
- Revise regularly: Revise the topics regularly to retain them for a longer period.
Application & Application Fee
Tips:
Read the information brochure carefully: Before filling the application form, read the information brochure carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other important details
- Fill the application form correctly: Make sure to fill the application form correctly with all the required details, including personal information, educational qualification, and contact information.
- Upload documents correctly: Upload the scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the brochure.
- Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee using a suitable payment method, and keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.
- Submit the application form: After filling all the details and paying the application fee, submit the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.
Exam Name | JEE Main Paper 2 |
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Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee | General/OBC: Rs. 650 (Boys), Rs. 325 (Girls) |
SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 325 (Boys), Rs. 325 (Girls) | |
Payment Mode | Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, UPI, Paytm |
Application Dates | To be announced |
Admit Card Dates | To be announced |
Exam Dates | To be announced |
Note: The application fee mentioned above is for the JEE Main Paper 2 exam conducted for B.Arch. The application fee for B.Planning may differ. Also, the dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the latest updates.
JEE Main Exam Centers
State/UT | City | City Code |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | 2001 |
Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 2002 |
Guntur | 2003 | |
Kakinada | 2004 | |
Kurnool | 2005 | |
Nellore | 2006 | |
Rajahmundry | 2007 | |
Tirupati | 2008 | |
Vijayawada | 2009 | |
Visakhapatnam | 2010 | |
Vizianagaram | 2011 | |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar/Naharlagun | 2012 |
Assam | Dibrugarh | 2013 |
Guwahati | 2014 | |
Jorhat | 2015 | |
Silchar | 2016 | |
Tezpur | 2017 | |
Bihar | Arrah | 2018 |
Aurangabad | 2019 | |
Bhagalpur | 2020 | |
Bihar Sharif | 2021 | |
Darbhanga | 2022 | |
Gaya | 2023 | |
Muzaffarpur | 2024 | |
Patna | 2025 | |
Purnea | 2026 | |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali | 2027 |
Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar/Durg | 2028 |
Bilaspur | 2029 | |
Raipur | 2030 | |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 2031 |
Daman and Diu | Daman | 2032 |
Delhi (NCT) | Delhi/New Delhi | 2033 |
Goa | Panaji/Madgaon | 2034 |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | 2035 |
Anand | 2036 | |
Bhavnagar | 2037 | |
Godhra | 2038 | |
Jamnagar | 2039 | |
Junagadh | 2040 | |
Mehsana | 2041 | |
Rajkot | 2042 | |
Surat | 2043 | |
Vadodara | 2044 | |
Haryana | Ambala | 2045 |
Bahadurgarh | 2046 | |
Faridabad | 2047 | |
Gurugram | 2048 | |
Hisar | 2049 | |
Karnal | 2050 | |
Kurukshetra | 2051 | |
Panipat | 2052 | |
Sonipat | 2053 | |
Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur (HP) | 2054 |
Hamirpur (HP) | 2055 | |
Kangra | 2056 | |
Shimla | 2057 | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | 2058 |
Samba | 2059 | |
Jharkhand |
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