Format before strategy
Exam pattern
Understand the current official format before building a test strategy.
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OFFICIAL FORMAT
First learn the paper you will actually sit. Then build strategy.
The official pattern below is kept distinct from editorial advice.
| Paper | Core structure | Mode | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 · B.E./B.Tech | 75 questions · 300 marks · PCM · 20 MCQ + 5 numerical per subject | CBT | 3 hours |
| Paper 2A · B.Arch | Maths 25 + Aptitude 50 + Drawing 2 · 400 marks | CBT + offline Drawing | 3 hours |
| Paper 2B · B.Planning | Maths 25 + Aptitude 50 + Planning 25 · 400 marks | CBT | 3 hours |
EDITORIAL TEST STRATEGY
Selection quality matters as much as speed.
Use timed practice to learn when you rush, where you lose marks and which question types consume disproportionate time. This advice is editorial; it is not part of NTA’s official pattern.
Advanced pattern
JEE Advanced 2026 consists of two compulsory three-hour CBT papers with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The official site says the pattern remains consistent with previous Advanced examinations, while exact question/marking details belong to the current brochure and paper instructions.
Official Advanced brochure