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Can I do more than 5 questions of numerical based value question in JEE Mains in every subject.


harrytiwar55 13th Mar, 2022
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Sharon Rose Student Expert 13th Mar, 2022

Hello,

For Numerical Value Questions there is 1 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer and 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. It is not yet given in JEE Main 2022 Information Bulletin if a candidate can answer all 10 question or more than 5 questions in Section B (Numerical Based Questions) and if there are consequences if a candidate attempts more than 5 answers in Section B. We would suggest you to attempt only 5 questions in Numerical based questions as there is negative marking for these type of questions. The exam pattern is as follows

JEE Main Paper 1

  • Test Duration: 3 hours
  • Type of questions Asked: Multiple choice questions (MCQs) & Questions with numerical value as answers

  • There are three sections

1.Mathematics
2. Physics

3. Chemistry

  • Total number of questions: 75
  • Total number of questions in each section: 25
  • In each section there will be 20 multiple choice Questions. And 10 numerical value questions, Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.
  • Total marks: 300
  • For each correct answer 4 marks will be awarded. For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

JEE Main Paper 2A

  • Test Duration: 3 hours
  • Type of questions Asked: Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Multiple choice questions Questions with numerical value as answers & Drawing aptitude

  • There are three sections

1.Mathematics: Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Multiple choice questions Questions with numerical value as answers
2. Aptitude: Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

3.Drawing Aptitude

  • Total number of questions: 82
  • Total number of questions in each section

1. Mathematics: 25 (20 multiple choice Questions. And 10 numerical value questions, Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory)

2. Aptitude: 50

3.Drawing Test: 2

  • Total marks: 400
  • For each correct answer 4 marks will be awarded. For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted. Drawing Test will be evaluated for 100 marks.

JEE Main Paper 2B

  • Test Duration: 3 hours
  • Type of questions Asked: Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Multiple choice questions Questions with numerical value as answers & Drawing aptitude

  • There are three sections

1.Mathematics: Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Multiple choice questions Questions with numerical value as answers
2. Aptitude: Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

3.Palnning Test (MCQ)

  • Total number of questions: 105
  • Total number of questions in each section

1. Mathematics: 25 (20 multiple choice Questions. And 10 numerical value questions, Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory)

2. Aptitude: 50

3.Planning Test: 25

  • Total marks: 400
  • For each correct answer 4 marks will be awarded. For each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

To check the exam patter for JEE Main click on the link below

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-exam-pattern

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