JEE Main 2025 Returns to Pre-Covid Format

Many JEE aspirants are wondering, “Is JEE Main 2025 back to its pre-COVID format?” The answer is yes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that JEE Main 2025 will follow the exam pattern used before the pandemic. This shift will affect students preparing for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (B Planning). Below is an overview of these changes.

Why the Optional Questions Were Removed

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NTA introduced optional questions in Section B to ease the exam load, allowing students to choose 5 questions out of 10. This choice helped reduce stress during the pandemic. However, JEE Main 2025 has removed this flexibility, and students now need to attempt all 5 questions in Section B, similar to the original format.

Do Check: JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern

Revised Marking Scheme for JEE Main 2025

The JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 includes:

1. Total Marks: 300 (4 marks for each correct answer, -1 for wrong answers)
2. No options in Section B: All numerical questions are compulsory.

Key Points to Remember for JEE Main 2025

1. Return to Original Pattern: No optional questions in Section B.
2. Total Questions: 75 questions (across three subjects).
3. Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 for wrong answers.

Do Check: JEE Main 2025 Exam Date

With the return of the pre-COVID structure, students should adapt their preparation strategy for the 2025 exam. Adjusting to these updates can help ensure a successful performance in the upcoming JEE.