What is the JEE Main 2026 marking scheme?

For MCQs, you get +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer. For Numerical Value Questions, you get +4 for correct, and there is no negative marking (0) for incorrect answers in the 2025/2026 pattern.

How many questions are mandatory in JEE Main 2026 Section B?

As per the latest NTA circular, the 'attempt 5 out of 10' rule has been scrapped. All 5 Numerical questions in Section B are now mandatory.

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Section A: MCQs (20 Questions)

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Section B: Numerical (5 Questions)

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JEE Main 2026 Important Update:According to the latest NTA circular, Section B (Numerical Questions) negative marking varies. MCQs (-1). Section B (Numerical Value Questions) do not have negative marking for 2025/2026 sessions for correct/incorrect inputs respectively as per current data. Please refer to your official NTA bulletin for exact shift-wise rules.

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Is a 180 score good in JEE Main?

Yes, a 180+ score usually lands you in the 99+ percentile, which is sufficient for admission to top NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.

What is the percentile vs rank trend?

A 99 percentile usually corresponds to an AIR of around 12,000-14,000, depending on the number of unique candidates in the 2026 session.

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