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JEE Paper 2 (B.Arch) Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Joint Entrance Examination Paper 2 Bachelor of Architecture
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
3
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 27 | +4 | 108 | 65 min |
| Chemistry | 27 | +4 | 108 | 65 min |
| Mathematics | 28 | +4 | 112 | 65 min |
| Total | 82 | — | 328 | 195 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+4
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+4 / −1
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 49 questions, get 37 correct and 12 wrong:
Score = 37 × 4 = 148 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 142.7 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 117 min | 57 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 59 min | 16 Qs |
| Review & guess | 19 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 195 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 82 | 195 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 80 | 195 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~33 Easy | ~37 Medium | ~12 Hard
Based on difficulty level: easy. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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