JEE Main Paper 2 2021: Exam Date, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

JEE Main consists of two papers. Paper 1 is for admission to B.E/B.Tech courses, while Paper 2 is for admission to B.Arch courses. JEE Main consists of two papers. Paper 1 is for admission to B.E/B.Tech courses, while Paper 2 is for admission to B.Arch courses.

It is conducted by NTA twice every year - January and April. The JEE main 2021 application form will be released on the official website of JEE Main. To apply for JEE Main 2021, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the authority. The notification for JEE Main 2021 January exam is expected to release in December. A total of 8,58,273 candidates applied for JEE Main 2020 January/September exam. Out of which, 6.35 lakh candidates appeared in the exam.

JEE Main Exam Pattern for BArch and BPlanning:

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021 (B. Arch Pattern)

A separate paper for B. Planning was introduced by NTA, as per the new pattern of examination there will be 3 papers for different courses. The structure of the examination is tabulated below:

Let us also take a quick look at the marking scheme of the JEE Main 2021 B.Planning and B.Arch exam:

MCQ Questions

• Each question will carry 4 marks
• For each correct response, the candidates will be awarded 4 marks
• For every wrong attempt or answer, the candidates will be penalized with 1 mark
• Questions left unanswered will not attract any negative marking

Numerical Questions

• Each question will carry 4 marks
• There will be no negative marking for the numerical value questions asked in the JEE Main 2021 B.Planning paper

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JEE Main 2021 Syllabus for B.Arch and B.Plan

Candidates who are appearing for JEE Main paper 2 can refer to the syllabus given below.

Mathematics:

• Sets, Relations, Functions.
• Complex number and Quadratic equations.
• Matrices & Determinants.
• Permutation & Combination.
• Mathematical Induction.
• Binomial Theorem and its simple application.
• Sequencers & Series.
• Limit, Continuity & Differentiability.
• Integral Calculus.
• Differential Equations.
• Coordinate Geometry.
• Three-Dimensional Geometry.
• Vector Algebra.
• Statistics & Probability.
• Trigonometry.
• Mathematical Reasoning.

Aptitude Test Syllabus: Part 2 –

Three dimensional: perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms, and elements, color texture, harmony, and contrast.

• Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.
• Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects.

Drawing Test Syllabus: –

• Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, ect.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life.
• Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms

Best Books for JEE Main Paper 2

Students are provided here some of the best recommended books for various topics covered in JEE Main Paper 2. The books are recommended by subject experts.

Check out the mark’s distribution given in the table below.:

JEE Main 2021 B.Arch paper pattern:

JEE Main 2021 B.Plan paper pattern:

JEE Main 2021 Eligibility Criteria for BArch

JEE Main eligibility criteria require candidates to fulfil multiple aspects to become eligible to appear for this national level engineering entrance exam. The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2021 candidates is as follows:

The eligibility criteria decided by the Council of Architecture for admission to B.Arch. course other than NITs, IIITs, CFTIs: “No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the end of the qualifying examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination”.

Number of attempts allowed in JEE Main - A candidate is allowed to attempt the exam for three consecutive years. From 2021, JEE Main exam will be held twice a year – first in January and the second time in April. Thus, the number of attempts will be six in total – twice each year for 3 years.

In case an aspirant wants to take more attempts then he or she has to appear for JEE Main consecutively (back to back) in three years. Which means one cannot take a gap year in the attempt.

Requirements of Aadhaar card and other documents

• Aadhaar card number (not mandatory)
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet

Qualifying marks

• Aspirants require is 75 per cent (aggregate) OR
• They should be in the top 20 percentile in the Class 12 exam conducted by respective Boards.
• For reserved candidates, the minimum qualifying marks is 65 per cent.

JEE Main 2021 – January Session Dates

JEE Main Paper 2 Registration 2021

The application form of JEE Main 2021 will be released for BArch papers. Candidates could fill the application forms and submit the same till the last date. The application process involves registration, filling the application form, uploading the images, payment of fees, preview and submission of the applications.

JEE Main Paper 2 Admit Card 2021

NTA will release JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 admit card in online mode. JEE Main admit card has been issued to all the candidates who have registered successfully for the exam. The admit card is an important document which must be carried to the examination hall. Candidates who do not carry their admit card will not be allowed to appear for the entrance examination. Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an identity proof.

JEE Main Exam Centres 2021

NTA will release JEE Main 2021 exam centres along with city codes. In 2020, exam centres have been decreased from 570 to 660 cities in India along with 9 cities abroad. 

JEE Main 2021 Exam Instructions

1. You should sign twice on the attendance sheet at the appropriate place - firstly on the commencement of the examination and secondly at the time of handing over the answer sheet to the invigilator. You will also be required to put your left-hand thumb impression on the attendance sheet.
2. Candidates should take their seat immediately after the opening of the examination hall. They can log-in and read instruction, before the commencement of the exam.
3. Stationary for rough work shall be provided in the exam hall. Candidates have to write their name and roll number on the top of the rough sheet and this sheet must be returned to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.
4. Candidates appearing for Aptitude Test Paper-II must bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers and colour pencils or crayons.
5. Candidates must be careful that they will not be allowed to use watercolour on the Drawing sheet.
6. The test will be of 3 hours duration.
7. Paper I will have 3 parts, carrying equal weightage - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and all questions would carry equal marks.
8. Each question will be allotted four marks for the correct response. One-fourth marks, i.e. one mark shall be deducted for each incorrect response. However, there will be no deduction for unattempted questions and numerical value-based questions.

Note: No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices as the examination centres are under surveillance of CCTV and equipped with Jammers

JEE Main 2021 Result

• The result of JEE Main 2021 exam will most probably be announced in the last week of January and April (result will be displayed for the session a candidate has appeared).
• To check the JEE Main result, candidates will be required to login into the official web portal.
• Candidates can also download their score card by the same method.
• NTA will not allow any provision for the re-evaluation of the result once it is published on the website.
• The authority will then handover the result to the concerned counselling conducting bodies (CSAB/JoSAA) through which candidates can secure admission in a college.