The National Testing Agency, NTA has announced some major changes in the exam pattern for JEE Main 2020. The number of questions, marking scheme and total marks has been revised this time. In an official notification released on 3 September 2019, NTA has declared that a separate paper will be conducted for the students seeking admission in B.Planning program through JEE Main 2020 exam. Previously, the exam comprised only two papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 was conducted for admission in B.Tech program and Paper 2 was conducted admission in B.Arch/B.Planning program. NTA has introduced this change after consulting a panel of subject experts.
Apart from one additional paper, there have been a few more changes introduced like a decrease in the number of questions, the introduction of a new type of questions, etc. Read on the article to get an in-depth knowledge of all the latest changes introduced in the exam.
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New Changes in JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern
The total number of MCQs in JEE Main 2020 question paper are reduced from 30 questions to 20 questions. Additionally, 5 numerical value answer type questions are added for each Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
The B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2020 will have 75 questions. The question paper has been shortened by 15 questions and 60 marks, though the weightage per question remains the same.
The B.Arch, paper will now have 77 questions instead of 81. Drawing Test will have two questions with a total of 100 marks instead of 70. Total marks for (B.Arch) would be 400.
The planning paper (B. Planning) would comprise of 100 questions with maximum marks of 400. In addition to Mathematics and Aptitude Test, the paper will carry 25 planning based objective questions.
Note: For every wrong answer, the MCQs will have negative marking; however, questions other than MCQs will not have negative marking.
There has been a change in the exam schedule as well. The BE/BTech and B.Arch exam will have two shifts – Morning Shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the evening shift from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. B.Plan exam will be held in single shift 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Those who wish to appear for BPlan as well as BArch papers will have their exams from 2:30 to 6 pm
Following is the detailed new exam pattern of JEE Main 2020:
| Paper | Subjects | No of Questions | Type of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech. (Paper I) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | 25 (20+5) each | 20 Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & 5 Questions with answer as numerical value, with equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry |
| B. Arch. | Mathematics – Part I | 25(20+5) | 20 Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & 5 Questions for which answer is a numerical value |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | |
| Drawing Test – Part III | 2 | Questions for drawing test | |
| B. Planning | Mathematics – Part I | 25(20+5) | 20 Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & 5 Questions for which answer is a numerical value |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | |
| Planning Based Questions - Part III | 25 | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
So, for JEE Main 2020, paper will have two types of questions in the exam – MCQ and numerical value type questions. However, the marking scheme remains unchanged. The mode of JEE Main 2020 will be Computer Based Test only. The duration of the exam will be 3 hours. Aspirants who are planning to appear for JEE Main 2020 need to keep these changes in mind and prepare accordingly.
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