JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2025: Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Chapter Wise Weightage, Duration

Updated By Dipanjana Sengupta on 30 Sep, 2024 19:28

As per the JEE Advanced 2025 exam pattern, the exam is conducted for two mandatory papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2, each covering three hours. JEE Advanced 2025 Question Paper contains three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2025

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern will be released by IIT Kanpur on the official website at jeeadv.ac.in. As per the exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2025, the exam will be conducted for 3 hours each for both papers. Candidates are required to attempt 54 questions from the 3 sections of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics that is18 questions will be asked from each section. The JEE Advanced 2025 exam is computer-based and is divided into three sections: physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

As per the JEE Advanced marking scheme 2025, For 4 questions of 12 marks, you get +3 for choosing the correct option, 0 for not answering, and -1 for all other cases. For 3 questions of 12 marks, you get +4 for all correct options, +3 for three correct options, +2 for two correct options, +1 for one correct option, 0 for not answering, and -2 for all other cases. And for 6 questions of 24 marks, you get +4 for the correct answer and 0 if you make no attempts. Candidates preparing for the test should review the exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2025 here on this page. 

Overview of JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check the below table to learn about the exam pattern of JEE Advanced 2025.

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based examination

Language of Paper

English and Hindi

Number of Papers

Two compulsory papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2

Total time duration

3 hours for each paper (4 hours for PwD candidates)

Number of sections

Both the papers include 3 sections-

Paper 1-

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Paper 2-

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Number of questions

54

Marking Scheme

The exam has a concept of full, partial, and zero marks.

  • Candidates will be notified about negative markings (if any) at the time of the test in the JEE Advanced 2025 guidelines.
  • Students can choose between English and Hindi as their language of instruction throughout the examination. They can also switch between languages whenever they choose.
  • Candidates must attend both Paper 1 and Paper 2; if they do not, they will be considered absent from JEE Advanced 2025.
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Paper Wise Exam Pattern of JEE Advanced 2025

JEE Advanced exam pattern 2025 comprises information such as exam style, marking scheme, total number of questions, question type, and so on. 

Check the following details:

  • JEE Advanced 2025 will be administered online (a computer-based test).
  • The number of papers will be two: 1 and 2. (Both Mandatory)
  • Each paper will be given three hours to complete the exam (4 hours for PwD candidates)
  • Subjects: The paper will have questions from three subjects: physics, chemistry, and mathematics
  • The paper will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with numerical value, integer type and list match questions
  • Marking Scheme: According to the marking scheme, the marks for each right answer vary. Certain questions with erroneous answers may receive negative grading
  • The paper will be available in English and Hindi

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2025 for Paper 1 (Section-wise )

The total marks allocated to Paper 1 is 180 & the duration is 3 hrs

The JEE Advanced Paper 1 2025 had 51 questions with 17 questions in each subject.

The JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 is divided into Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

The maximum mark for each section (PCM) is 60.

In each part there were Four sections:

  • For Sec 1, the maximum marks allocated is 12
  • For Sec 2, the maximum marks allocated is 12
  • For Sec 3, the maximum marks allocated is 24
  • For Sec 4, the maximum marks allocated is 12

Section

Number of questions and total marks

Marking Scheme

1

4 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen
  • -1 for wrong answers
  • 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

2

3 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If all four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen
  • +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option is chosen
  • +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option
  • +2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of
    which are correct
  • -2 for wrong answers
  • 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

3

6 questions/24 marks

  • 0 for no answers
  • +4 for the correct answer

4

4 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen
  • -1 for the wrong answers
  • 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

 JEE Advanced 2025 Marking Scheme for Paper 2 (Section-wise)

The total marks allocated to Paper 2 is 180

The duration of JEE Advanced Paper 2025 1 is 3 hrs.

The JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 had 51 questions with 17 questions in each subject (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)

The total number of questions in JEE Advanced Paper 2 is 51.

The total mark of JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 is 180 which is the same as last year.

The JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 2 consists of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

The maximum mark allocated for each section is 60.

In each part there were Four sections:

  • For Sec 1, the maximum marks allocated is 12
  • For Sec 2, the maximum marks allocated is 12
  • For Sec 3, the maximum marks allocated is 24
  • For Sec 4, the maximum marks allocated is 12

Section

Number of questions and total marks

Marking Scheme

1

4 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen
  • -1 for wrong answers
  • 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

2

3 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If all four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen
  • +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is 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
  • -2 for wrong answers
  • 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

3

6 questions/24 marks

  • +4 for the correct answer
  • no negative marks
  • 0 for no attempts

4

2 questions/12 marks

  • +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen
  • No negative marking
  • 0 if unanswered

What is the Total Marks in JEE Advanced 2025?

JEE Advanced 2025 has two papers totalling 183 marks each, for a total score of 306 marks. JEE Advanced 2025 total scores have fluctuated recently, ranging from 396 in 2020 to 360 in 2021.

ParticularsDetails
JEE Advanced 2025 Total Marks306
Total Number of Subjects in JEE Advanced 20253
Marks per Subject of JEE Advanced 202561
Total Marks per Paper183 

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General Instructions for Computer Based Test

The general instructions for the computer based test of JEE Advanced exam is mentioned below.

  • Students must use the password that has been assigned to them to log in to the exam.
  • To begin the exam, candidates must first log in and then click the "proceed" and "Start" buttons.
  • Throughout the JEE Advanced exam, the keyboard will not be functional.
  • Only the "mouse" will be used by candidates to provide the answers.
  • In the event that a glitch occurs during the exam, the candidates will receive another computer.
  • Computers will generate an automatic clock so that candidates can see the precise time of their log-in and log-out.
  • Candidates can click on the "profile" in the upper left corner of the exam to switch the exam language.

Major Types of Questions Asked in JEE Advanced 2025

The following are some general question types found in JEE Advanced 2025 :

  • Numerical type
  • Matrix match type
  • Single correct
  • Paragraph type
  • Multiple correct
  • Question stem (paragraph-style query with numerical response): new for 2021

It is expected that these kinds of questions will undergo modifications annually in JEE Advanced 2025. Therefore, in their upcoming JEE Advanced 2025 exam, candidates need to be prepared for any combination of questions from above.

Total Distribution of Marks in Each Type of Question Asked in the Previous Year

Check the year-wise total marks distribution of the JEE Advanced in the table below.

Type of Questions2024202320222021202020192018201720162015

Single correct

72

18

36

54

36

0

63

99

0

Multiple correct

72

48

144

144

192

144

168

192

216

Numerical type

96

76

72

198

108

144

45

45

192

Paragraph type

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

Previous Year Total Number of Questions in JEE Advanced

In JEE Advanced the following is the total number of questions asked during the last ten years:

YearNumber of Questions Per PaperTotal Number of Questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2JEE Advanced Total Marks

2012

60

120

408

2013

60

120

360

2014

60

120

360

2015

60

120

504

2016

54

108

372

2017

54

108

366

2018

54

108

360

2019

54

108

372

2020

54

108

396

2021

57

114

360

2022

54

108

360

2023

54

108

360

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FAQs about JEE Advanced Exam Pattern

What is the criteria for JEE Advanced 2025?

To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2025, meet age criteria (born on or after October 1, 2000), have completed class 12th with at least 75% marks (or top 20 percentile) in relevant subjects, and attempt the exam within two consecutive years. 
 

Is the JEE Advanced 2025 syllabus released?

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2025 will be released very soon on the official website. We can expect some changes in the JEE Advanced syllabus this year as per the previous year's trends.
 

What is the paper pattern of JEE 2025?

JEE Advanced 2025 exam mode is a computer-based examination is available in both English and Hindi. There are two compulsory papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2, each with a total time duration of 3 hours (4 hours for PWD candidates). Both papers include 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a total of 54 questions and a marking scheme involving full, partial, and zero marks.
 

Which IIT will make 2025 advanced paper?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will prepare the JEE Advanced 2025 question paper.
 

Is JEE Advanced question 2025 paper available in Hindi?

Yes, JEE Advanced question paper 2025 is available in two languages i.e. English and Hindi. Candidates can choose one of the language modes as per their choice.

Will the JEE Advanced 2025 question paper be bilingual (both in Hindi and English)?

No. You will get the question paper 2025 in only one language (English or Hindi).

What is the total number of marks in JEE Advanced 2025 Exam?

The JEE Advanced 2025 paper is divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Maths where each section carries 183 marks, which brings the total to 306 marks.

What is the total number of question for JEE Advanced 2025 Exam?

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 and Paper 2 comprise a total of 54 questions each.

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