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JEE Main Paper 2: JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning)

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B.Arch & B.Planning at SPAs (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada), NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Part I & II (CBT) + Part III (Pen & Paper Drawing) Total Marks: 400 Frequency: Twice a Year (Session 1 & Session 2) Fee: ?1,000 (Male) / ?800 (Female/Reserved)
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JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Conducting Authority National Testing Agency (NTA)
Category & Stream Architecture
Admissions & Course Types B.Arch & B.Planning at SPAs (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada), NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur
Mode of Examination Part I & II (CBT) + Part III (Pen & Paper Drawing)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 400 Marks
Examination Frequency Twice a Year (Session 1 & Session 2)
Application Fee ?1,000 (Male) / ?800 (Female/Reserved)
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Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main Paper 2 2026

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Part I & II (CBT) + Part III (Pen & Paper Drawing)
Mathematics (Part I): 25 Qs (100 Marks), Aptitude Test (Part II): 50 Qs (200 Marks), Drawing Test (Part III): 2 Questions (100 Marks).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct, -1 mark for wrong in Parts I & II. Drawing evaluated out of 100.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

3D Geometric Views, Building Elements, Scale & Proportion, 2D/3D Sketches, Memory Drawing, Higher Mathematics, Analytical Reasoning.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is JEE Main Paper 2 and who conducts it?
JEE Main Paper 2 (JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B.Planning)) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to B.Arch & B.Planning at SPAs (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada), NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in JEE Main Paper 2 2026?
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
What is the mode and duration of the JEE Main Paper 2 examination?
The exam is conducted in Part I & II (CBT) + Part III (Pen & Paper Drawing) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 400 marks.
What is the official website for JEE Main Paper 2 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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