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JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern (OUT): Check Paper 1 & 2 Pattern and Paper Design Over Past 13 Years

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam pattern is here! Get a detailed look at the structure of Paper 1 and Paper 2, including question types, subject-wise weightage, and the dynamic marking scheme. Explore how the exam has evolved over the past 13 years to fine-tune your strategy. Decode the Pattern and Crack the exam with confidence—know what to expect and how to tackle it smartly.

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern - OUT

The exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2025 can be checked below.

  • Mode of the exam: The examination is conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
  • Number of papers: JEE (Advanced) 2025 consists of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration 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 is provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.
  • Number of sections: Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Section
Number of questions and Type of questions
Marking scheme
1
4 Single Correct MCQs
+3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
2
3 Multiple Correct MCQs
+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen
+3 If all the 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 of which are correct
+1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option
0 If none of the options is chosen
−2 In all other cases
3
6 Numerical Answer Type
+4 for correct answer, no negative marking.
4
3 Match the Following
+4 for fully correct matches, -1 for any incorrect, 0 for unattempted.

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Section
Number of questions and Type of questions
Marking scheme
1
4 Single Correct MCQs
+3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
2
4 Multiple Correct MCQs
+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen
+3 If all the 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 of which are correct
+1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option
0 If none of the options is chosen
−2 In all other cases
3
8 Numerical Answer Type
+4 for correct answer, no negative marking.

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern

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 duration each. Both papers are compulsory.
  • Language: English and Hindi
  • Total duration: 6 hours
  • Number of sections: Each question paper consisted of three separate 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 :

  1. Total Marks of Paper 1 was 180 & Duration: 3 hrs
  2. The Paper had (51) questions with 17 questions in each subject.
  3. The Paper 1 had (03) three parts- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
  4. Max. Marks for each Part was 60.
  5. 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 Type of questions
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 of
which are correct
+1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a
correct 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 :

  1. Total Marks of Paper 2 was 180 & Duration: 3 hrs.
  2. The Paper had (51) questions with 17 questions in each subject.
  3. The total no. of questions in Paper 2 was 51.
  4. Total Marks of Paper-2 was 180 which is the same as last year.
  5. The Paper 2 had (03) three parts- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
  6. Max. Marks for each Part was 60.
  7. 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 Type of questions
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 of
which are correct
+1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a
correct 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

JEE Advanced 2023 Exam Pattern

Check below the exam pattern of the JEE Advanced exam held recently.

Paper 1 Pattern

Check below the exam pattern of the JEE Advanced exam held recently.

  • JEE Advanced Paper 1 sections:
    • Section 1: Physics
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
    • Section 2: Chemistry
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
    • Section 3: Maths
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks

Section-wise exam pattern for JEE Advanced Paper 1 for Physics, Chemistry and Maths section

Section
Total Questions
Full Marks
Negative Marks
1
4 SCQ (ONLY ONE of these four options is the correct answer)
+3
-1
2
4 SCQ (ONLY ONE of these four options is the correct answer)
+4
-2
3
6 Numerical - Round-off the value to TWO decimal places
+4
0
4
3 List Match
+4
-1

Paper 2 Pattern

This paper had 3 sections and further, each section was divided into 4 more sections, as shown below:

  • JEE Advanced Paper 2 sections:
    • Section 1: Physics
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 4: 12 marks
    • Section 2: Chemistry
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 4: 12 marks
    • Section 3: Maths
      • Section 1: 12 marks
      • Section 2: 12 marks
      • Section 3: 24 marks
      • Section 4: 12 marks

Section-wise exam pattern for JEE Advanced Paper 2 for Physics, Chemistry and Maths section

Section
Total Questions
Full Marks
Negative Marks
1
4 SCQ (ONLY ONE of these four options is the correct answer)
+3
-1
2
4 MCQ - With Partial Marking (ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four option(s) is(are) correct answer(s))
+4
-2
3
8 Numerical - Round-off the value to TWO decimal places
+4
0

Analysis of JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Over the Years

Over the past year, the JEE Advanced exam pattern has changed a lot of times. We have analysed it for you below in the following sections:

  • Total number of questions asked in past 13 years
  • Total marks in the past 13 years
  • Major 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
Let's check these sections one by one below:

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
Minimum Percentage of Aggregate Marks 
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
2024
360
2025
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.
Marks distribution in each type of question asked over the past years
Year
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Single correct
12
72
18
36
54
36
0
63
99
0
Multiple correct
12
72
48
144
144
192
144
168
192
216
Numerical type
24
96
76
72
198
108
144
45
45
192
Paragraph type
12
36
0
36
0
0
36
36
36
48
Matrix match type
-
36
12
0
0
36
36
54
0
48
Question stem
-
0
0
72
0
0
0
0
0
0

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern: Difficulty level of the questions over the years

From 2012 to 2024,  the difficulty level of the paper subject-wise is as follows:
The overall level of difficulty:
Subject
% of Difficult question
% of moderate questions
% of easy questions
Maths
26
54
20
Physics
23
55
22
Chemistry
20
61
19
It can be noted that more than 60% of the questions in JEE Advanced over the years, have fallen in the easy and moderate level of difficulty.
The difficulty level in the type of question over the years:
Subject
% of Difficult question
% of moderate questions
% of easy questions
Single correct
16.67
27.78
55.56
Multiple correct
25.71
17.14
57.14
Numerical type
23.08
19.23
19
Paragraph type
16.67
25
19
Matrix type
28.57
14.29
57.14

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern: Weightage of questions from classes 11 and 12

The weightage of questions found in JEE Advanced question paper over the past 13 years are as follows:
The overall level of difficulty:
Subject
Weightage of class 11
Weightage of class 12
Maths
39%
61%
Physics
53%
47%
Chemistry
47%
53%

Commonly asked questions

Q1: Are rough sheets provided in the JEE Advanced exam?

Yes. One scribble pad for doing rough work/calculations will be provided to the candidates at the start of each JEE Advanced paper. The Scribble Pad would have a header page for the candidates to write down their Name and JEE  (Advanced) Roll Number. These have to be signed by the candidate and countersigned by the Invigilator. Candidates are NOT allowed to take their signed Scribble Pads back with them at the end of each paper of the examination. No extra scribble pad will be given to candidates.

Q2:  How is the JEE Advanced exam centre allotted?

The JEE Advanced exam centre is allotted based on the choices of exam city filled by the candidates in the application form of the exam. The candidates are allotted a exam centre in the first city out of all the four cities they submitted with the form as choice of exam city to appear in the exam. In rare cases, and due to unforeseen circumstances, candidates can be allotted exam centre in rest if the three choices filled.

Q3: Who can participate in JoSAA Counselling?

All the candidates who have qualified JEE Main or JEE Advanced can participate in JoSAA counselling and seat allotment process. The eligibility criteria for JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams are set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), respectively. JoSAA Counselling is the centralised counselling process for admission to the participating institutes in India, which include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs).

Q4:  How to check JEE Advanced result?

Visit the official website of JEE Advanced 2024, jeeadv.ac.in. On the home page look for the result link. Enter roll number/application number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and the 10-digit phone number used while registering for JEE (Advanced), and click on the ‘Submit’ button. JEE Advanced 2024 results will be displayed on the screen. Go through the result carefully, download, save, and take printouts for future use. Note that only candidates who appeared for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Advanced 2024 will be considered for ranking.

Q5: Is watch allowed in JEE Advanced exam centre?

No. A watch timer of 3 hours will be available on the computer screen of all the candidates to monitor thir exam timing. A candidate cannot carry or wear a atch inside the exam hall. Also, candidates cannot carry mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones,  microphones, pagers, health bands or any other electronic gadgets, any printed/blank/hand written paper, log tables, writing pads, scales, eraser,  geometry/pencil-boxes, pouches, calculators, pen drives, electronic pens/Scanner, wallets, handbags, camera, goggles or similar such items.

Q6: What is the official website for JEE Advanced 2025?

The official website for JEE Advanced is jeeadv.ac.in. The official website remains same throughout the year. IIT Kanpur will hold the JEE Advanced 2025 exam and will be updating the official website. Candidates can check the JEE Advanced exam date, application form dates, dates for admit card release, answer key release, result decalration and also AAT dates on the official website of JEE Advanced 2025.

Q7: What is the next step after JEE Advanced result?

With the release of the JEE Advanced 2025 results, qualified candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling for IIT admissions. For those who didn’t qualify in the advanced exam, there’s still an opportunity to register for JoSAA using their JEE Main 2025 scores, paving the way for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.

Q8: Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?

It is mandatory to have minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category) in class 12 to take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Candidates should apply for JoSAA conselling only if they fulfill all the conditions of eligibility. However, many institutes admit students on the basis of JEE Main where there is no requirement of minimum marks in class 12. 

Q9: Can I change the language of the question paper during the exam?

Question paper during the exam will be visible in English Hindi Urdu and the language selected by the candidate while filling the JEE Main application form. Candidates can switch the language of question paper between the default languages which is English Hindi Urdu and selected language in the application. In total, JEE Main is conducted in 13 languages and candidates have the option to select any language out of the available options. Candidates cannot switch the language of question paper between all 13 languages during the exam.

Q10: In JEE Advanced, what is the most efficient strategy to categorize questions as easy, medium, hard, time-taking and know which ones to skip?

The JEE Advanced exam is a highly competitive exam that requires a strategic approach to categorize questions as easy, medium, hard, time-taking, and know which ones to skip. Here are some tips to help you categorize the questions:

  1. Read the question carefully: Read the question carefully and identify the type of question. For example, some questions may be based on concepts that you are familiar with, while others may be more complex.
  2. Prioritize questions: Prioritize the questions based on your strengths and weaknesses. Start with the easy ones, then move on to the medium ones, and finally the hard ones.
  3. Time management: Keep track of the time you spend on each question. If you find that a question is taking too long, skip it and move on to the next one.
  4. Elimination method: Use the elimination method to identify the correct answer. Eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect and focus on the remaining options.
  5. Mark the questions: Mark the questions that you skip, so that you can come back to them later if you have time.
  6. Practice: Practice as many previous year question papers as possible to get an idea of the types of questions that are asked, and the time it takes to solve them.

Remember, the key to success in JEE Advanced is not just about solving the questions but also managing your time efficiently. With the right approach, you can categorize the questions, know which ones to skip and ace the exam.

 Q11: How would I know my JEE Advanced exam centre?

Candidates will only know their allotted JEE Advanced exam centre after the release of the admit card. There is no way to determine the test centre prior to this. The examination authority assigns a test centre in the city of the candidate’s first preference, as specified in the application form. Therefore, candidates can be assured that they will receive a test centre in their chosen first-preference city. However, the specific venue details will be available only on the admit card. Once the JEE Advanced admit card is released, candidates should promptly check their test city and centre information. To avoid any confusion, it is recommended that candidates visit the centre at least once before the exam day.

Q12: Where can I get JEE Main 2025 syllabus PDF?

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2025 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam. NTA revised the syllabus of JEE Main last year and few chapters were removed that  from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q13: Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

The answer to this question is a Yes. As per the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024, 4 marks would be awarded for every question answered correctly, while negative marking will be done for every incorrect answer. This implies that 1 mark is deducted every time a candidate answers the question wrongly.  Zero or no marks will be given to un-attempted questions.

Q14: Do I need to follow any dress code at the JEE Advanced exam centre?

Yes, as per the official instructions of JEE Advanced, candidates are advised NOT to wear charm/taweez, items containing metals such as ring, bracelet, earrings, nose pin, chain/necklace, pendant, badge,  brooch, clothes with big buttons. They are also advised to wear open footwear like chappals and sandals.

Q15: What is the duration of JEE Advanced exam?

JEE Advanced will be held for 6 hours in total. There are 2 paper in the exam and each paper is of 3 hours duration. This makes the total time of the exam as 6 hours. The exam pattern varies each year. There are 2 papers in the exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Advanced will comprise three separate sections wherein questions will be asked from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. There will be negative marking for answering any question incorrectly in the exam.

Q16: When will the result of JEE Advanced be out?

JEE Advanced 2025 result will be out on June 2, 2025. Candidates can check and download the JEE Advanced 2025 scorecard under their respective login on jeeadv. ac. in. To Download JEE Advanced 2025 scorecard, candidates have to use 7-digit roll number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and the 10-digit phone number that they used while registering for JEE (Advanced). Also, category-wise All India Ranks (AIR) of successful candidates will be available through the JEE Advanced 2025 online portal after the results are declared. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates to their registered mobile numbers. Only those candidates who will secure minimum marks in JEE Advanced 2025, as prescribed by the IITs will be included in the AIR list for JoSAA counselling and IIT admissions. Allotment of seats will be solely based on the category-wise All India Rank in the JEE Advanced 2025.

Q17: How many rounds are there in JoSAA Counselling?

JoSAA counselling is usually held in 5 or 6 rounds. The admission process for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) will be done by JoSAA in various rounds deending on various factors. In these rounds, candidates are allotted seats based on their JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank and preferences filled by them during registration. Candidates who are allotted seats have to either accept or float the seat.

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