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Difference Between JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 2022

Author : Palak Khanna

Updated On : July 30, 2022

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Most 12th grader is aware of the JEE Mains examinations conducted every academic year. 

The basic difference between the JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 is conducted for different courses. 

Although most students don't take both these exams, students are interested in pursuing engineering or Architecture. 

However, few candidates like to keep their options open and take up both  JEE Main Paper 2 and 1. 

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This article sheds light on the major differences between JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Difference Between JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2

Let's check the table below to know the difference Between JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2.

JEE Main Paper 1  JEE Main Paper 2
JEE Paper 1 is for students who want to pursue B.E/B.Tech(Engineering)
  • JEE Paper 2A is for students who want to pursue B.Arch(Architecture)
  • JEE Paper 2B is for students who want to pursue B.Plan(Planning)
The total mark is 300 The total mark is 400
Complete the Online mode of the exam Online and offline
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry is the exam pattern for JEE Main Paper 1 Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing is the exam pattern for JEE Main Paper 2
Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each) B.Arch: 82 Questions
Career prospects are in the field of software, electronics, electrical, mechanical, etc. Career prospects are in the field of design, architecture, planning, etc.

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JEE Main Paper 2 Question Papers

JEE Main Paper 2 Question Papers

JEE Mains Paper 1 Details

  • Subjects in Exam: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
  • Number of questions: Total of 90 (all three subjects will have 30 questions each)
  • Language of the paper: English, Hindi, and Gujarati for candidates belonging to Gujarat, Daman & Diu, and Nagar Haveli
  • Duration of Exam: 3 hours
  • Mode of Exam: Online
  • Question pattern: Multiple choice questions with one correct answer
  • Marks allocation: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer, 1 mark will be cut for every wrong answer, 0 marks will be given for unanswered questions
  • Total marks allocated: 300 marks

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JEE Mains Paper 2 Details

  • Subjects in Exam: General Aptitude, drawing, and Mathematics
  • Number of questions: Total of 83 (Aptitude has 50 questions, mathematics has 30, and drawing has 3 questions)
  • Language of the paper: English, Hindi, and Gujarati for candidates belonging to Gujarat, Daman & Diu, and Nagar Haveli
  • Duration of Exam: 3 hours
  • Mode of Exam: Online for Mathematics and Aptitude test, drawing exam will work in offline/ pen-paper mode
  • Question pattern: Multiple choice questions with one correct answer for Aptitude and Mathematics, whereas for drawing, the candidate has to represent his/her sketching skills
  • Marks allocation: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer, 1 mark will be cut for every wrong answer, 0 marks will be given for unanswered questions
  • Total marks allocated: 400 marks

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are preparing to study engineering, write JEE Main paper 1 and hold valid scores to join top engineering colleges. 

If you are preparing to study Architecture, write JEE Main paper 1 and hold valid scores to join top Architecture colleges. 

Write JEE Paper 2B exam to pursue a career in planning.

The difference is the exams are that paper 1 caters to students who want to study B.E/ B.Tech and paper 2 caters to students who want to study B.Arch/ B.Plan.

Yes, you can. However, it is advised to focus on which career you want to pursue. 

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