LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

JEE (Main) Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

AICTE All India Council of Technical Education
JoSAA Joint Seat Allocation Authority
CSAB Central Seat Allocation Board
B.E. Bachelor of Engineering
B.Tech. Bachelor of Technology
B.Arch. Bachelor of Architecture
B.Planning Bachelor of Planning
CoA Council of Architecture
MoE Ministry of Education
NTA National Testing Agency
GoI Government of India
GST Goods & Service Tax
IIT Indian Institute of Technology
IIIT Indian Institute of Information Technology
NIT National Institute of Technology
DASA Direct Admission for Students Abroad
CFTI Centrally Funded Technical Institute
UFM Unfair Means
CBT Computer Based Test
NEP National Education Policy
RPwD Rights of Persons with Disabilities
QP Question Paper
TPC Test Practice Centre
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
QRS Query Redressal System
EWS Economically Weaker Section
OBC (NCL) Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer)
SC Scheduled Castes
ST Scheduled Tribes
OCI Overseas Citizen of India

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 S. No. Particulars Page
No.
A. Important Information and Dates at a Glance 4-10
Chapter 1- Introduction
1.1 About National Testing Agency (NTA) 11
Chapter 2 – Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2024
2.1 About JEE (Main) 12
Chapter 3 - Examination Scheme
3.1 Mode of Examination 13
3.2 Choice of Medium of Question Papers (QP) 13
3.3 Scheme of Examination 14
3.4 Pattern of Examination 14-18
3.5 Duration of Test 18
3.6 Syllabus of Examination 19
Chapter 4 - Eligibility and Qualifications
4.1 Age Criteria 20
4.2 List of Qualifying Examination (QE) 20
4.3 Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination (QE) 21
4.4 State of Eligibility 21
Chapter 5 – Reservation
5.1 Reservation 22
5.2 (a) Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities 23
above 40% vide letter dated 29 August 2018 from the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
5.2 (b) Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with specified disabilities 24
covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered
under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40%
disability and having difficulty in writing
5.3 State Government Policy for Disability 25
Chapter 6 – Choice of Cities 26
Chapter 7 – Particulars to be Filled in the JEE (Main) – 2024 Online Application Form 27-30
Chapter 8 - Admit Card 31
Chapter 9 – Schedule of Examination 32
Chapter 10 – Important Instructions for the Candidates 33-34
Chapter 11 – Unfair Means Practices and Breach of Examination Rules
11.1 Definition 35
11.2 Punishment for Using Unfair Means Practices 36
11.3 Cancellation of Result 36
Chapter 12 – Display of Answer Key for Challenge
12.1 Display of Answer Key Challenge 37
12.2 Display of Recorded Responses 37

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Chapter 13 – JEE (Main) NTA Score for B.E./B.Tech. B.Arch. and B.Planning
13.1 JEE (Main) NTA Score for B.E./B.Tech. B.Arch. and B.Planning 38
13.2 Compilation and Display of Result/NTA score of Paper 1(B.E./B.Tech.) 38
13.3 Compilation and Display of Result/NTA score of Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch. & 39
B.Planning.)
13.4 Re-evaluation/Re-checking of Result 40
13.5 Use of Scores of JEE (Main) – 2024 by Other Organizations 40
Chapter 14 – Admission
14.1 Eligibility for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs participating through the 41
Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)
14.2 Eligibility for Admission to Other Institutions 42
14.3 Seat Allocation Process and Admission Procedure 42
14.4 Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in JEE (Advanced) – 2024 43
Chapter 15 - National Test Abhyas 44
Chapter 16 - Miscellaneous
16.1 Query Redressal System (QRS) 45
16.2 Correspondence with NTA 45
16.3 Weeding Out Rules 45
16.4 Legal Jurisdiction 45
16.5 RTI 45
S. No. Annexure No. Particulars Page No.
1. I Disability Certificate having disability less than 40% 47
2. II Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe 48
S. No. Appendix No. Particulars Page No.
1 I List of Examination Cities for JEE (Main) – 2024 49-56
2 II Procedure for Online Payment of Fees and Helpline for Payment-Related 57-58
Queries
3 III Computer Based Test (CBT) Guidelines 59-64
4 IV NTA Test Practice Centres (TPCs) 65
5 V Normalization Procedure based on Percentile Score 66-70
6 VI Syllabus of JEE (Main) – 2024 71-91
7 VII Replica of JEE (Main) – 2024 Application Form 92-109

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
(Please refer to Information Bulletin for details)
1. Important Dates :

EVENTS DATES
(a) Session-1: JEE (Main) - January 2024
Online Submission of Application Form 01 November 2023 to 30 November 2023
(up to 09:00 P.M.)
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed 30 November 2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Application Fee
Announcement of the City of Examination By the second week of January 2024
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website 03 days before the actual date of the
Examination
Dates of Examination Between 24 January and
01 February 2024
Display of Question Paper attempted by the To be displayed on the NTA website
Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges
Declaration of Result 12 February 2024

(b) Session-2: JEE (Main) - April 2024

Online Submission of Application Form 02 February 2024 to 02 March 2024
(up to 09:00 P.M.)
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed 02 March 2024
Application Fee (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Announcement of the City of Examination By the third week of March 2024
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website 03 days before the actual date of the
Examination
Dates of Examination Between 01 April and 15 April 2024
Display of Question Paper attempted by the To be displayed on the NTA website
Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges
Declaration of Result 25 April 2024

(c) Duration of Examination for each Session of JEE (Main) - 2024 :

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)
or
Paper 2A (B.Arch.) 03 Hours
or
Paper 2B (B.Planning.)
B.Arch. & B.Planning (both) 03 Hours 30 Minutes
(d) Timing of Examination for each Session: JEE (Main) - 2024 :
Duration of Examination First Shift Second Shift
For 3 Hours Paper 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon 03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M.
(IST) (IST)
For 3 Hours 30 Minutes 09.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. 03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M.
Paper (IST) (IST)

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Fee Payable for JEE (Main) – 2024 for each session:

(Through Credit Card/Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/Net Banking/UPI):

Centres
Fee payable for JEE (Main) – 2024 Centres in
Type of Outside
(through Credit Card /Debit Card (except India
Candidate India
Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking/UPI) (Fee in ₹)
(Fee in ₹)
Male 1000 5000
General
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech Female 800 4000
or Gen-EWS/ OBC Male 900 4500
Paper 2A: B. Arch (NCL) Female 800 4000
or Male 500 2500
Paper 2B: B.Planning SC/ST/PwD
Female 500 2500
Third Gender 500 3000
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & General/Gen- Male 2000 10000
Paper 2A: B. Arch EWS/OBC (NCL) Female 1600 8000
or
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Male 1000 5000
Paper 2B: B. Planning SC/ST/PwD
or Female 1000 5000
Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech,
Paper 2A: B. Arch &
Paper 2B: B.Planning
or Third Gender 1000 5000
Paper 2A: B. Arch &
Paper 2B: B.Planning
Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as
applicable.
Candidates are requested to fill in the Application Form carefully. No corrections will be
permitted once the Application Form is submitted.

Note: Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted and will lead
to the cancellation of his/her result.

(i) A candidate has the option to apply for one Session or both Sessions (Session 1 and Session
2 of 2024) together and pay the exam fee accordingly. In other words, if a candidate wishes
to apply only for one Session, he/she has to pay the Examination Fee only for that Session
during the current application period and will have the opportunity to apply again for Session
2 (April 2024).

(ii) If a candidate wishes to apply for Session 2, the candidate can log in and pay the Examination
Fee for Session 2 during that period.

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(iii)The application window for Session 2 will be re-opened as per the details available in the
Informatin Bulletin and will also be notified separately through a Public Notice.

(iv)The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable from the candidate (in
addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. For
details/procedure, please see Appendix-II.

(v) The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form for each session will be generated
only after the successful payment of the fee by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page
is not generated after payment of the fee, then the candidate may have to approach the
concerned Bank/Payment Gateway (in the helpline numbers and email given in Appendix-
II) to ensure the successful payment or to obtain the refund of duplicate /multiple payments.

Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application
Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have
filled more than one Application Form.

1.Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form
online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not
complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
2.Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) – 2024 Session 1 and Session 2 through the “Online”
mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3.Submission of the Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA
website: https:// jeemain.nta.ac.in/
4. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
 Download the Information Bulletin and Replica of the Application Form. Read these
carefully to ensure your eligibility.
 Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step 1: Registration Process :
Candidate needs to select any one of the following to register for JEE (Main):
 To log in/create a Digi locker account through the NAD portal. Or;
 To log in/create an Academic Bank of Credits ID (ABC ID) through the ABC ID. Or;
 To log in using an Indian Indian Passport Number. Or;
 To log in using a Non-Indian Passport Number. Or;
 To log in using a PAN Card Number. Or;
 To log in using an Aadhaar Enrollment Number.
i. The candidates are advised to register through Digi Locker/ABC ID.
ii. Those candidates who do not wish to register through the Digi Locker / ABC ID,
need to report early (one hour prior to the entry time) at the examination Centre
on the day of the examination.

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 Candidate needs to select options for Authentication at the Examination Centre.
 Authenticate through an Aadhaar Card
 Authenticate through Valid Government ID with a Photograph
Please note that for authentication through non-Aadhaar options Candidate needs to
reach the Exam Centre 1 hour earlier than other Candidates to get their Biometrics
recorded at the Exam Centre.

Candidate must write his / her Full Name, the same as printed on the
certificate/marksheet of Class 10 / equivalent Examination otherwise the form will be
rejected.

The candidate should submit the required details while filling the Online Application Form
and is also required to create a PASSWORD, choose Security Question, and enter his/her
Answer.
After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated
and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be
required for all future reference/correspondence.
This application number will also be used/referred for both Sessions of JEE (Main) - 2024. For
subsequent logins, the candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system-
generated Application Number and created Password.
Step 2: Application Form:
The Candidates can log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre-created
Password or Digi locker ID / ABC ID and their password for completing the Application
Form including filling up personal details, applying for the Paper, choosing the Examination
Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications, and uploading the images and
documents (if any).
Upload Scanned Images of the Candidate’s Photograph, Signature, and PwD Certificate/
UDID Card (Swawlamban Card) (wherever applicable):

i. The recent photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face
(without mask) visible including ears against a white background.
ii. The scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible).
iii. The size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).
iv. The size of the scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 30 kb (clearly legible)
v. The size of the scanned copy of the PwD certificate should be in pdf between 50 kb to 300
kb (clearly legible)

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 [Note: The Candidate has to upload only his/her own photograph, signature, and certificate(s) as
mentioned above (and not of anybody else) in a correct/proper manner, as the facility for
correction may not be given in the future.]
In case, it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the
photograph, signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/her Application Form/Admit
Card, or he/she has tampered his/her Admit Card/Result/Scorecard, these acts of the
candidate shall be treated under Unfair Means (UFM) Practices and actions taken as
detailed under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means
Practices.
Please check your photograph and signature before submission of the Application Form. In
case the photograph or signature is blurred or not visible to identify the identity of the
candidate then, the application will be rejected and no option for correction or revision will
be permitted
Step 3: Fee Payment:
After completing Step 1 and Step 2, the candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee.
The fee can be only submitted online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI.
Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the
examination fee) by the concerned Bank.
The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful
payment by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee,
then the candidate may have to approach the concerned Bank (in the helpline number and e-
mail given in the Information Bulletin) for ensuring the successful payment or for obtaining the
refund of duplicate/multiple payments.
 Download, save, and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the Application Form (which
would be downloadable only after the successful remittance of the fee) for future reference.
 All 3 Steps can be done together or at separate times. The submission of the Application of a
candidate could be considered successful and his/her candidature would be confirmed only on
the successful transaction/receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.
5. Candidates shall ensure that the information entered by them in their respective online
Application Forms is correct.
6. All candidates must ensure that they have provided the correct e-mail address and mobile
number. A copy of the Confirmation Page and Final Score Card of JEE (Main) – 2024 will
also be sent to the registered e-mail address of the Candidate as well as the Parent/Guardian.
7. Information provided by the candidates in their respective online Application Forms, like, the
name of the candidate, contact details, address details, category, PW status, educational
qualification details, date of birth, choice of examination cities, etc. will be treated as final. Any
request for change in such particulars will not be considered by NTA under any
circumstances.
8. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of
the application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information
thereafter will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution
before filling up the correct details in the Application Form.

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 9. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information
provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form.
10. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their
online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will
be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered mail address and/or through SMS on the
registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any non-communication
/miscommunication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her
other than his/her own. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-
mails regularly for the latest updates.
11. Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the date, shift, and
time indicated on their Admit Cards issued by the NTA in due course through its website.
Note:
i. The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step 3 is not
complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be
entertained.
ii. The entire application process for JEE (Main) - 2024 is online, including uploading scanned
images/documents, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc.
Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including the
Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.
iii. NTA has facilitated all candidates with an additional platform of UMANG and DigiLocker
to download their documents like Confirmation Page, Admit Card, Score Cards, etc.
Instruction will be provided in subsequent phases. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA
Website and check their e-mails regularly for the latest updates.
iv. Usage of Data and Information: NTA/Government of India can use the data provided by the
End Users (test taker in this case) for internal purpose(s) including training, research and
development, analysis, and other permissible purposes (s). However, this information is not
for use by any third party or private agency for any other use.

v. Choice of examination cities displayed to the candidates will be based on the permanent
and correspondence addresses filled during Online Application Form of JEE (Main) –
2024.
vi. Candidates are advised to fill only one Application Form and to take utmost care while
filling out the mobile number and e-mail address. Candidates are also advised to use the
mobile number and email address that are accessible to them. Only one mobile number
and email address should be used for one Application Form.
vii. It is mandatory to provide the Mobile Number and e-mail of the Parent or Guardian during
the submission of the online Application Form of JEE (Main) – 2024 as a copy of the
Confirmation Page, The Final Score Card will also be sent to them.

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 Brief Advisory:
Candidates are advised to carry only the following with them into the examination
venue:
i. Admit card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the
NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
ii. A simple transparent Ball Point Pen.
iii. Additional photograph, to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
iv. Personal transparent water bottle.
v. Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is
diabetic.

Note:
1. All Candidates shall ensure that the information (like his/her name, mother’s name,
father’s name, gender, date of birth, category, PwD status, mobile number, e-mail
address, photograph, and signature, choice of cities for examination Centre, etc.) provided
by them in their online Application Form is correct. Candidates are advised to exercise
the utmost care in filling up the correct details in the Online Application Form. Any
request for change in the particulars and uploaded scanned images at any stage will
not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. NTA will not entertain the
corrections sent by the candidate through Post/Fax/WhatsApp/E-mail/by Hand.
2. In case it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the
photograph, signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/ her Application
Form/Admit Card or he/she has tampered with his/her Admit Card/result, it would be
treated as Unfair Means (UFM) Practices on his/her part and the actions will be taken
under the provisions of Unfair Means Practices, as detailed in the Information Bulletin.
3. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box,
Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written
material), Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/
Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape
Recorder, Electronic
Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices
in the Examination Hall/Room.

4. Candidates are requested to retain a copy of the Confirmation Page, Admit Card, and
Scorecard of the JEE (Main) – 2024 as the same will not be available after 31 July 2024.

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 About National Testing Agency (NTA)

The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) established the National Testing
Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization under
the Societies Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent, and international
standardized tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher
education institutions with a mission to improve equity and quality in education by developing and
administering research-based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and international level
assessments.
NTA has created a system that is promoting teaching (by teachers), learning (by students), and
assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in the quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, equity, and security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA is constantly
engaging with its stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts, and partner institutions.

The objectives of NTA, inter alia, include:

1. To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standardized tests in order to assess the
competency of candidates for admission.
2. To undertake research on educational, professional, and testing systems to identify gaps in the
knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
3. To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development
standards.
The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India has entrusted the
responsibility of conducting the Joint Entrance Examination [JEE (Main)] to the NTA from 2019
onwards.

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 CHAPTER-2
JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (MAIN) - 2024

2.1 About JEE (Main) - 2024

The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for
admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other
Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities
funded/recognized by participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for
JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission
to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country.

The JEE (Main) - 2024 is being conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the next
academic session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:

 This will give the candidates two opportunities to improve their scores in the examination
if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt.
 In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination
and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time.
 This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste an
entire year.
 If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board
examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one entire year.
 A candidate need not appear in both Sessions. However, if a candidate appears in more
than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) - 2024 NTA Scores will be considered
for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking.

1. JEE (Main) - 2024 Session 1 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) will be held between 24
January and 01 February 2024 and Session 2 will be held between 01 April and 15
April 2024. This is being done to ensure that the JEE (Main) - 2024 does not interfere
with the Board examinations, which may be held at different times across the
States/UTs. Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B. Arch and B. Planning) are also being held
twice a year (January and April 2024).

2. It has been decided to provide choices in one section of each subject of Paper 1 and
Part-I of Paper 2A and 2B to cater to the decision of different Boards across the country
regarding the reduction of the syllabus. However, the total number of questions to be
attempted will remain the same (Physics – 25, Chemistry – 25, and Mathematics – 25),
wherever applicable.

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 CHAPTER 3
EXAMINATION SCHEME
3.1 Mode of Examination

JEE (Main) - 2024 is being conducted in the following modes:

a) Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
b) Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in “Computer Based
Test (CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) mode, to be
attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
c) Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based
Questions (Part-III) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.

3.2 Choice of Medium of Question Papers

Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE
(Main) - 2024 is being conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

S. No. Language Examination Centres

1. English All Examination Centres
2. English and Hindi All Examination Centres in India
3. English and Assamese Examination Centres in Assam
4. English and Bengali Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
5. English and Gujarati Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra
& Nagar Haveli
6. English and Kannada Examination Centres in Karnataka
7. English and Malayalam Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
8. English and Marathi Examination Centres in Maharashtra
9. English and Odia Examination Centres in Odisha
10. English and Punjabi Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and
Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad,
Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
11. English and Tamil Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
12. English and Telugu Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
13. English and Urdu All Examination Centres in India

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 The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised carefully while filling up the
Application Form online and it cannot be changed at a later stage.

Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English
version will be taken as final.
Candidates while attempting the QP must choose the same medium as opted while
registering in the Application form.

3.3 Scheme of Examination

Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination are
given in the table below:
PAPER SUBJECTS TYPE OF QUESTIONS MODE OF
EXAMINATION
Paper 1: Mathematics, Objective Type - Multiple “Computer Based Test
B.E./B.Tech. Physics and Choice Questions (MCQs) and (CBT)” mode only
Chemistry Questions for which the answer
is a numerical value, with equal
weightage to Mathematics,
Physics, and Chemistry
Paper 2A: Part-I: Objective Type - Multiple “Computer Based Test
B. Arch Mathematics Choice Questions (MCQs) and (CBT)” mode only
Questions for which the answer
is a numerical value
Part-II: Objective Type - Multiple
Aptitude Test Choice Questions (MCQs)
Part-III: Drawing Questions to test drawing “Pen and Paper Based”
Test aptitude (offline) mode to be
attempted on a Drawing
sheet of A4 size.
Paper 2B: Part-I: Objective Type - Multiple “Computer Based Test
B. Planning Mathematics Choice Questions (MCQs) and (CBT)” mode only
Questions for which the answer
is a numerical value
Part-II: Objective Type - Multiple
Aptitude Test Choice Questions (MCQs)
Part-III: Objective Type - Multiple
Planning-Based Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions
3.4 Pattern of Examination

Paper1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode:

1. Subject-wise Subject Section A Section B Marks
distribution of Mathematics 20* 10* 100
Questions, Total Physics 20* 10* 100
Number of Questions, Chemistry 20* 10* 100
and Marks Total 90 300

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 *Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value.
In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be
negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a
candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-
screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the
answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
2. Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the Most
Four marks (+4)
MCQs Appropriate Answer
Incorrect Answer Minus one mark (-1)
Unanswered / Marked for Review No mark (0)
3. Correct Answer
Marking Scheme for Four marks (+4)
questions for which the
Incorrect Answer Minus one mark (-1)
answer is a Numerical
Unanswered / Marked for Review
value No mark (0)
4. Method of determining Conversion of the raw score in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and
merit the conversion of the total into NTA scores.
Overall merit shall be prepared by merging NTA scores of all
shifts of all days.
5. Method of resolving ties Tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores in Paper
1: B.E./B.Tech will be resolved in the following manner in
descending order:
1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by
2. NTA score in Physics, followed by
3. NTA score in Chemistry, followed by
4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the
Test, followed by
5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the
Test, followed by
6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test,
followed by
7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test
followed by
8. Older in Age followed by
9. Application Number in ascending order
Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based
Test (CBT) mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen and Paper Based (offline) mode, to
be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size.
1. Subject-wise Subject Number of Questions Mar
distribution of ks
Questions, Total Part I: Mathematics 20* (Section A) and 10* (Section B) 100

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 Number of Questions, Part II: Aptitude Test 50 200
and Marks Part III: Drawing Test 02 100
Total 82
400
*20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a
numerical value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each
question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using
the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer.
The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
2. Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the most appropriate
Four marks (+4)
MCQs Answer
Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer Minus one mark (-1)
Unanswered /Marked for Review No mark (0)
3. (a) Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the most appropriate
Four marks (+4)
questions for which Answer
the answer is a Incorrect Answer
Minus one mark (-1)
Numerical value
Unanswered / Marked for Review
No mark (0)
(b) Marking Scheme for
Two questions are to be evaluated out of 100 marks.
Drawing Test
(Part III)
4. Method of determining Conversion of the raw score in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing
merit Test, and Total into NTA Scores.
Overall merit shall be prepared by merging the NTA Scores of both
shifts of all days.
5. Method of resolving The tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores in
ties Paper 2A: B. Arch will be resolved in the following manner:
1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by
2. NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by
3. NTA score in Drawing Test, followed by
4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the
Test, followed by
5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-I)
in the Test, followed by
6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II)
in the Test followed by
7. Older in Age followed by
8. Application Number in ascending order
Paper 2B (B. Planning) Part-I: Mathematics, Part-II: Aptitude Test, and Part-III: Planning-
Based Questions in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only
1. Subject-wise Subject Number of Questions Mar
distribution of ks
Questions, Total Part-I: Mathematics 20* (Section A) and 10* (Section B) 100

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 Number of Questions, Part-II: Aptitude Test 50 200
and Marks Part-III: Planning 25 100
Total 105 400
*20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical
value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in
Section B, enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen
virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. The answer should be
rounded off to the nearest integer.
2. Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the most appropriate
MCQs Answer Four marks (+4)
Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer Minus one mark (-1)
Unanswered /Marked for Review No mark (0)
3. Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the most appropriate Four marks (+4)
questions for which Answer
the answer is a Incorrect Answer Minus one mark (-1)
Numerical value Unanswered / Marked for Review No mark (0)
4. Method of determining Conversion of the raw score in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning
merit Based Test, and Total into NTA Scores.
Overall merit shall be prepared by merging NTA Scores of all
shifts of all days.
5. Method of resolving Tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores in B.
ties Planning will be resolved in the following manner:
1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by
2. NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by
3. NTA score in Planning Based Questions, followed by
4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the
Test, followed by
5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-
I) in the Test, followed by
6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-
II) in the Test, followed by
7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted
incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning Based
Questions (Part-III) in the Test followed by
8. Older in Age followed by
9. Application Number in ascending order

Important Note:
(a) For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option
corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. However, if any anomaly or
discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in
the following manner:

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 (i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)
(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
(iii)Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
(iv) If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only
those who have marked any of the correct options.
(v) If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who
have attempted the question.
(vi) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is
dropped then full marks will be awarded to all candidates who have appeared
irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the
candidate.
(b) For Numerical Value Questions:
There will be negative marking for Section B. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found
after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:
i.Correct Answer: Four marks (+4)
ii.Incorrect Answer: Minus one mark (-1)
iii.Unanswered/Marked for Review: No mark (0).
iv. If a question is found to be incorrect or the Question is dropped then Four marks (+4)
will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. The reason could be due
to human error or technical error.
v. Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the
questions. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

3.5 Duration of Test

The total time duration for Paper 1 (B.E. /B.Tech.) is given in the table below:

Paper Subjects Total Time Duration

For Non-PwD *For PwD
Candidates Candidates
Paper 1 Physics, 03 hours 04 hours
(B.E./B.Tech.) Chemistry, and
Mathematics
*Note: - Compensatory time for PwD Candidates of 20 minutes for a one-hour
examination

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