The JEE Main paper 2 was held for paper 2A or the BArch paper, paper 2B or the BPlanning paper and papers 2A and 2B, both. The Agency on April 7 held the paper 2 (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal/ representative)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be announcing the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 paper 2 result anytime soon. The JEE Main paper 2 was held for paper 2A or the BArch paper, paper 2B or the BPlanning paper and papers 2A and 2B, both. The Agency on April 7 held the paper 2 and released the JEE Main final answer keys on May 4. Candidates can check the JEE Main paper 2 result at jeemain.nta.nic.in, when released.
No question has been dropped from the JEE Main 2026 paper 2 final answer key. For more information on JEE Main, check IE Education.
JEE Main 2026 BArch (Paper 2A): Exam pattern and marking
The BArch paper was divided into three parts
– Part I – Mathematics: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) — 100 marks
– Part II – Aptitude Test: 50 MCQs — 200 marks
– Part III – Drawing Test: 2 questions (pen-and-paper mode) — 100 marks
– Total: 77 questions, 400 marks
Marking scheme
Correct answer: +4 marks
– Incorrect answer: -1 mark (no negative marking in Drawing Test)
– Unanswered: 0 marks
For numerical questions, answers must be entered as integers rounded to the nearest value.
JEE Main 2026 BPlanning (Paper 2B): Exam pattern and marking
The BPlanning paper is conducted fully in CBT mode and includes
– Part I – Mathematics: 20 MCQs + 5 numerical questions — 100 marks
– Part II – Aptitude Test: 50 MCQs — 200 marks
– Part III – Planning-based questions: 25 questions — 100 marks
– Total: 100 questions, 400 marks
Marking scheme
– Correct answer: +4 marks
– Incorrect answer: -1 mark
– Unanswered: 0 marks
For both BArch and BPlanning papers, raw scores are converted into NTA scores, and the final merit list is prepared by combining scores from all shifts and sessions.
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In case of a tie, ranks are determined based on:
1. Higher NTA score in Mathematics
2. Followed by Aptitude Test score
3. Then Drawing Test (BArch) or Planning section (BPlanning)
4. Fewer incorrect responses relative to correct attempts
5. Section-wise accuracy comparisons
If the tie persists even after all criteria, candidates are assigned the same rank.
Special marking conditions
If a question has multiple correct answers, full marks are awarded to those selecting any correct option. If all options are correct, all candidates attempting the question receive full marks. If a question is dropped, full marks are awarded to all candidates in that shift.
