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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 Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level

Shift-wise Faculty Review

Consolidated expert faculty review and student feedback across shifts for JEE Main Paper 2. The overall paper difficulty is rated Moderate to Challenging with a balanced distribution across core subject areas.

Overall Difficulty
Moderate
Balanced question spread
Time Pressure
High / Lengthy
Multi-step numericals
Good Attempts (99 %ile)
75% - 82%
With 90%+ accuracy

Section-Wise Difficulty Breakdown

Section / Subject Difficulty Rating Key Topic Highlights Expected Good Attempts
Section 1 (Core Concepts) Moderate Formula-based, direct definitions, theoretical recall 80% - 85%
Section 2 (Application & Problem Solving) Moderate to Tough Multi-concept linkages, multi-step reactions / calculations 65% - 75%
Section 3 (Analytical / Numerical) Lengthy / Tough Rigorous numerical calculations, data analysis caselets 55% - 65%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Paper Analysis

How is the shift-wise paper difficulty normalized in JEE Main Paper 2?
The conducting authority uses a standard percentile normalization formula based on the relative performance of all candidates across each shift, ensuring no candidate is disadvantaged by an inherently tougher paper.
What constitutes a 'safe score' in JEE Main Paper 2 for Tier-1 colleges?
Aiming for an 80%+ raw score or 99+ percentile generally secures admission into top-tier institutes and premier branches across India.

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