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JEE Main BE/BTech Exam Pattern 2023

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Prachi Bhatia

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 3 min read

The JEE Main 2023 exam pattern has been made available by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2023. The JEE Main 2023 exam pattern is provided in the official brochure, which is available on the IIT JEE Main 2023 official website. The JEE Main 2023 exam pattern includes the total number of questions, total marks, question type, examination mode, and other details. The JEE Main 2023 exam dates for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) and Paper 2  (B.Arch or B.Plan) have been announced. Let's have a look at the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern below:

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern 2023

Parameters

Latest

2023

Exam Mode

Computer-based test mode

Exam Duration

3 hours 

Subjects

Physics; Chemistry; Mathematics

Type of Questions

MCQs + Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu (All Center Cities)

Regional Languages 

Hindi, English, and Gujarati (only for centers in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli)

Total Number of Questions Asked

30 Questions (20 MCQs + 10 NAT)

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT)

Questions to be Answered 

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT)

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 NAT)

Marking Scheme

For MCQs: +4 for each correct answer and -1 for any wrong answer;

For NAT: +4 for each correct answer and 0 for any wrong answer

Maximum Marks

300

Changes Introduced in JEE Main BE/B.Tech Exam Pattern

  • The Computer-Based Test (CBT) method will be used for the JEE Main B.E/B. Tech paper. The paper will be divided into three sections: physics, chemistry, and mathematics. 
  • For each of the three parts, there will be ten Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, although students can choose to respond to any five of them.
  • There will be 20 MCQs in each part, and all questions must be answered.
  • Each MCQ will be of 4 marks if answered correctly. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • If a NAT question is correct, it will receive four marks. For each wrong answer, 0 marks will be deducted.
  • The exam duration will be 3 hours.
  • The maximum marks will be 300.
SectionTotal Number of QuestionsQuestions to be AnsweredMaximum MarksType of Questions
Mathematics30 (20 + 10)25 (20 + 5)10020 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Physics30 (20 + 10)25 (20 + 5)10020 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Chemistry30 (20 + 10)25 (20 + 5)10020 Objective Type (MCQs) and 10 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Total9075300-

Marking Scheme of JEE Main B.E/ B. Tech Paper

ParticularsBE/BTech Marking Scheme 
Correct Answer+4 (Four marks awarded) 
Incorrect Answer-1 (One mark deducted) 
Unattempted Question0 (No marks deducted) 

Marks per section

 

Mathematics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Physics: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

Chemistry: 25 questions X 4 marks = 100 marks

 
 

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech Exam Pattern 2023 : Total Number of Questions

JEE Main Paper-1 will include 90 questions in total. The NTA conducts the exam for admission to BTech programmes. Check the table below for details on the total number of questions in JEE Mains Paper-1 (BTech):

Subjects in Paper-1Section-ASection-BQuestion Paper Design
Mathematics2010
  • Each subject will have two sections, sections A and B.
  • Section A will have Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Numerical Value Questions.
  • In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10
  • There will be no negative marking for Section B
Physics2010
Chemistry2010
Total90

JEE Main 2023 B.E/ B. Tech : Important Topics

It consists of three subjects i.e; physics, chemistry and mathematics. The important topics are given in the below table:

PhysicsChemistryMathematics
Heat & ThermodynamicsAtomic Structure3 Dimensional Geometry
Ray OpticsGaseous & Liquid StateVectors
Electromagnetic WavesElectrochemistryDeterminant & Matrices
SemiconductorsChemical KineticsSequence & Series
Error & Instrument AnalysisNuclear & Surface ChemistryStraight Line
GravitationChemical BondingCircle
Error & Instrument Analysisd-Block ElementsProbability Distribution (Binomial + Mean & Variance)
GravitationCoordination CompoundDefinite Integral & Area Under the Curve
Wave OpticsAlkyl HalidesLimits, Continuity & Differentiability
Photoelectric EffectAromatic CompoundsFunctions
OscillationsThermodynamicsApplication of Derivatives
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currentp-Block ElementsConic Sections
RotationGeneral Organic ChemistryComplex Number
KinematicsIsomerismQuadratic Equation
ElectrostaticsAldehydes and KetonesBinomial Theorem & M. I.
Current Electricity & CapacitorsCarboxylic Acids & Its Derivatives
Properties of Matter
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Bohr's Atomic Model
Waves & Sound

JEE Main B.E/B.Tech 2023 : Career Opportunities

You may enroll in the best engineering colleges in the country by performing well on the JEE Main B.E./B. Tech paper. In India, there are 23 IITs and 31 NITs. To enroll in the most prestigious IITs, you can even take JEE Advanced. B.E/B. Tech is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree program. You can pick from a wide range of fields for your B.E/B. Tech programme, including:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering

Check Also: BTech Computer Science Syllabus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will be the number of sections in the JEE Main 2023 exam for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)?

There will be three sections in JEE Mains exam for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) including Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

What is the marking scheme of JEE Main 2023?

According to the NTA JEE Main 2023 exam pattern, for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Students are given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer. In the case of answers with numerical values, they are given four marks for each correct answer and there is no negative marking.

Is BTech easier than JEE?

No, not at all. Btech is one of the easiest courses anyone can do only if they are very passionate about engineering otherwise they find it tough throughout the engineering.

How many times in a year can I take the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper?

The National Testing Agency has released a new set of rules according to which students can take up the JEE Main B.E/B.Tech paper four times in one year. If you choose to appear for the exam four times, then the best score will be considered your final score.

What are the new changes in the JEE Main exam pattern 2023?

The exam pattern of JEE Main was changed in 2022 by NTA. Now, the questions with numerical value answers also have negative marking.

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