JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (BArch) - Admit Card, Exam Date, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Latest Update

Shilpa Pradhan

Updated On: April 03, 2024 03:05 pm IST | JEE Main

JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam will start tentatively from April 3, 2024. Check out the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (B.Arch) syllabus, exam pattern, dates, and other important details here. 

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (BArch)

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (BArch): The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Session 2 JEE Main Paper 2A 2024 exam on April 12, 2024.  As per the latest announcement, the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A Session 2 exam will start on April 12, 2024. For admission to the B.Arch course and BPlan course, the JEE Main Paper 2 test is conducted. Except for the sketching portion (drawing section), the exam is conducted online as a computer-based test. JEE Main Paper 2 is divided into two parts: Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B for B.Plan. Questions from the Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing areas are asked in the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A. Questions on Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning are included in Paper 2B. 

LATEST - 

JEE Main Paper 2A of BArch will consist of 82 questions in total, 50 from General Aptitude, 30 from Mathematics, and 2 from Drawing section. JEE Main  2024 Paper 2B of B.Plan consists of 50 questions on general aptitude, 30 on mathematics, and 25 on planning. Candidates are requested to go through the following sections for all the details regarding the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (B.Arch) exam like important dates, eligibility criteria, application form, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, etc. In this article, we will discuss all the important aspects of JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (BArch).

JEE Main Paper 2 (BArch) Highlights

JEE Main paper 2 of B.Arch course is conducted in online mode. Candidates who want to study Architecture degree from the NIT, IIITs, GFTIs, IITs, etc should score the cutoff marks in JEE Main BArch paper. Applicants can get a quick idea about the JEE Main Paper 2a 2024 by going through the table given below. 

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main

Exam Mode

Paper 2 A will be held in Computed Based Test except for Drawing section in BArch

Exam Duration

  • 3 hours for BArch/BPlan
  • 3.5 hours for BArch and BPlan combined

Exam Frequency

Twice a year - January and April

JEE Main 2024 Official Website

jeemain.nta.nic.in

nta.ac.in

JEE Main Total Marks

400 Marks

Number of Questions

82 Questions

JEE Main Marking Scheme

  • 4 marks will be given for each correct answer
  • -1 will be deducted for each incorrect response
  • No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions
  • No negative marking will be done for Non-MCQ questions

JEE Main Paper Language

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu and Urdu

NTA JEE Main Helpline

  • NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200
  • NTA Helpline: 8178359845 | 8287471852 | 9650173668 | 9599676953 | 8287471852
  • NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Important Dates

NTA will conduct the JEE Main Paper 2 exam 2 times this year, i.e. 2024. We have provided the schedule for all two sessions of the JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) 2023 exam - 

Event

Dates (Phase 1)

Dates (Phase 2)

JEE Main 2024 Application Form release

November 1, 2023

February 2, 2024

JEE Main 2024 last date to apply

December 4, 2024

March 2, 2024
Admit Card Release DateJanuary 22, 2024 (Out)March 31, 2024

JEE Main Exam Dates 2024

January 24 to February 1, 2024

April 12, 2024

Declaration of JEE Main Result 2024

February 12, 2024

April 25, 2024

JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2024

NTA will release the JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2024 soon after the exam is over. With the help of the JEE Main answer key 2024, candidates can calculate their marks and find the right answers to the questions asked in the exam. NTA will release the provisional answer key of JEE Main 2024 first on which candidates can raise objections if any. Following that, the final answer key will be released.  

Steps to Download the JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key 2024

Step 1: Visit the JEE Main official website 2024.

Step 2: Select the link for the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Answer Key.

Step 3: Enter your password and application number to log in.

Step 4: The answer key will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Download the answer key, then print it out. 

Also Check - Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2024 Answer Key PDF (Session 1)

JEE Main BArch and BPlan Question Paper

Candidates who will be appearing for the JEE Main Paper 2A  should practice with the previous year's papers to score good marks. Attempting the JEE Main BArch previous year's paper will help you analyze your mistakes and improve your shortcomings. Solving with JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers will help you understand the difficulty level of the sections and get a better idea about the exam pattern. 

Related Links to Download JEE Main Question Paper PDF -

The table below features year-wise JEE Main Previous Year Papers PDFs with Solutions that students can practice thoroughly after revision. 

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper PDF with SolutionsJEE Main 2022 Question Paper PDF with SolutionsJEE Main 2021 Question Paper PDF with Solutions
JEE Main 2019 Question Paper PDF with SolutionsJEE Main 2018 Question Paper PDF with SolutionsJEE Main 2017 Question Paper PDF with Solutions


JEE Main 2024 2A Paper Result

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A scorecard will be available for download from the candidate portal. With the help of their candidate credentials like the registration IDs and passwords, the candidates can access their mark sheet/ JEE B Arch result 2024 from the official website of NTA. Check the steps given below to download the JEE Main Paper 2 result.

How to download JEE B Arch Result 2024

Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main 2024 website.
Step 2: Select the link for JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Result.
Step 3: Enter your application number and password to log in.
Step 4: The JEE Main Paper 2 A 2024 result will be displayed on the screen
Step 5: Download the JEE B Arch result 2024, then print it off.

Applicants can use the JEE Main College Predictor 2024 to find out in which college they can get admission as per their JEE Main rank, gender, home state, and other factors. 

Also Read: JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile Vs Rank

JEE Main Admit Card 2024 Paper 2

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main Paper 2 admit card on March 29, 2024, in online mode jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who successfully register for the JEE Main exam will be able to download the admit card. To take the test, candidates must download their JEE Main admit card 2024 and carry it to the exam centre along with identification documents. Applicants will only be permitted to take the test with a valid admit card. 

How to Download JEE Main 2024 Admit Card Paper 2?

Step 1: Go to JEE Main 2024 official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the JEE Main 2024 admit card download link.

Step 3: Enter JEE Main application number 2024 and your password and click on submit. 

Step 4: The admit card will show up on the screen.

Step 5: Download the hall ticket, then print it off.

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Eligibility Criteria

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not made any changes to the JEE Main 2A (B.Arch) paper eligibility criteria for the year 2024. Check the JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2024 Paper 2A given below. 

Parameter

JEE Main Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying Exam

In order to be eligible to take the JEE exam 2024, candidates must have passed class 12 in 2022 or 2023.

Candidates who will be appearing in the Class 12th exam in 2024 can also apply for JEE Main. 

Combination of subjects in the qualifying exam

  • Candidates who are applying for JEE Main BArch paper must have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as a compulsory subject.

  • Candidates who are applying for BPlan should have Mathematics as a compulsory subject. 

Class 12 percentage

Candidate should have passed class 12 with 50% marks. 

Age

No minimum or maximum age limit

Number of attempts

Students are permitted to take the JEE Main exam three times in a consecutive year. 

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A Application Form

The JEE Main Paper 2A application form fill-up process can be divided into the following stages - 

S.No

Stage

To Do’s

Stage 1

Registration

Applicants have to visit the official website of NTA and click on the “New Registrations” link to register themselves. While registering, the applicants have to provide their basic personal details like name, date of birth, gender, nationality, email address, etc. After successfully registering, the applicants have to note down their registration number and password for the next stages

Stage 2

Filling out the Online Application Form

Applicants have to completely fill out the online application form with all the basic personal details asked for in the respective boxes. After submitting all the details, the applicants have to note down the new registration ID generated

Stage 3

Uploading Documents

Applicants have to upload scanned copies of all their important documents and certificates as per the specifications mentioned on the form

Stage 4

Payment of Registration Fee

Applicants have to pay the JEE Main registration fee via any of the available payment options available

Also Read - 5 Commonly Asked Questions about JEE Main 2024

Applicants who have appeared in the previous phase/s of the JEE Main 2A paper do not have to go through the first three stages of the application process. They can simply log in with their existing user credentials and pay the application fee for the particular phase of the exam and that will be it. 

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2A Application Fees

The following table contains the JEE Main paper 2A application form fee details as per the category of the applicants mentioned on the official brochure - 

Category of the Applicants

Application Form Fee (In INR)

General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL) - MALE

650/- (in India)

3,000/- (outside India)

General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL) - Female

325/- (in India)

1,500/- (outside India)

SC/ST/PwD - MALE    

325/- (in India)

1,500/- (outside India)

SC/ST/PwD - FEMALE

325/- (in India)

1,500/- (outside India)

Transgender

325/- (in India)

1,500/- (outside India)

JEE Main 2024 2A Paper Exam Pattern

There are no changes in the exam pattern of the JEE Main 2024 2A paper and the same has been provided below - 

  • The paper will be divided into 3 sections - Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test

  • The Mathematics section will comprise 20 MCQ and 10 numerical value questions and will carry a maximum mark of 100

  • The Aptitude Test section will comprise a total of 50 questions for a maximum mark of 200

  • The Drawing Test section will comprise a total of 02 questions for a maximum mark of 100

  • There will be a total of 82 questions in the 2A paper of JEE Main 2024 and the maximum marks will be 400

  • Each MCQ question will carry 4 marks and for every wrong attempt/response, 1 mark will be deducted

  • There will be no negative marking for the numerical value questions and they too will carry 4 marks each

Also check: 

JEE Main 2024 Preparation Tips

NTA JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024

Best Books for JEE Main 2024

JEE Main Mock Test 2024 Free

JEE Main 2024 2A Paper Syllabus

There are no changes made by the NTA in the JEE Main 2024 2A paper syllabus. Aspirants are advised to go through the JEE Main B. Planning and B. Arch Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024 and plan their preparation strategy accordingly, starting with the tougher subjects and then moving on to the easier ones. 

Also Check, JEE Main Subject Wise Syllabus 2024 -

JEE Main Physics Syllabus 2024 PDF

JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2024 PDF

JEE Main Mathematics Syllabus 2024 PDF




JEE Main Counselling 2024

After the JEE Main result is announced, the JEE Main counselling will commence. The JoSAA will conduct the counselling for admission to the BArch and BPlan courses. The JEE Main Counselling Process 2024 will include stages like registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification round, etc. Candidates who want to study BArch and BPlan courses in GFTIs, IIEST Shibpur, and NITs, students should register for the counselling.

Also Read: JEE Main Merit List 2024

Given below are the links to some of our articles related to the JEE Main 2024 exam which the candidates can access to obtain more detailed information regarding the exam - 

JEE Main 2024 Physics Chapter Wise WeightageJEE Main 2024 Mathematics Chapter Wise Weightage
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Chapter-Wise Weightage

Architecture (B Arch/B Planning) Drawing Questions for All Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NATA

How to Get Admission in B.Arch without NATA or JEE Main Score/ Rank 2024?

JEE Main 2024 Preparation and Study Timetable for 60 Days (2 months)


Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more of such latest updates, articles, and news!

Are you feeling lost and unsure about what career path to take after completing 12th standard?

Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a bright future!

news_cta

FAQs

What types of questions were asked in the JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 drawing exam?

The drawing test included questions on sketching sceneries and activities from memory of urbanscapes, among other things.

Can I take both the B.Arch and the B.Plan exams?

Yes, applicants may take both topics. When completing the JEE Main application form, you have to apply for both papers.

What is the marking scheme for JEE Main Paper 2 B.Arch. 2024?

Candidates are awarded 1 mark for each correct response while 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The drawing Section does not have any negative marking.

 

What is the mode of JEE Main Paper 2 B. Arch exam?

JEE Main Paper 2 was conducted in online mode. However, the drawing section of JEE Main Paper 2 for B.Arch. was conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.

 

What is the exam date of JEE Main 2024 session 1?

JEE Main 2024 session 1 exam will be held from January 24 to February 1, 2024. 

JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper

JEE Main 2021 August 26 Shift 1

JEE Main 2021 August 26 Shift 2

JEE Main 2021 August 27 Shift 1

JEE Main 2021 August 27 Shift 2

JEE Main 2021 August 31 Shift 1

JEE Main 2021 August 31 Shift 2

JEE Main 2021 September 1 Shift 2

JEE Main 2021 September 1 Shift 1

B Tech 26 Aug 2021 Shift 1

/articles/jee-main-paper-2a-barch/
View All Questions

Related Questions

How is Lovely Professional University for Engineering?

-mayank UniyalUpdated on April 06, 2024 12:25 PM
  • 37 Answers
Saniya Pahwa, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

Lovely Professional University is a popular choice for many students for engineering courses. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 have ranked LPU 6th in the Engineering category. Moreover, the NIRF 2022 rankings placed the university at the 51st position among the engineering colleges in the country. The LPU admission is made in courses like BE, B.Tech, ME, and, M.Tech in the domain of engineering. 

Among these, the B.Tech course is the flagship course of the university and is offered in multiple specialisations like chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and, civil engineering, to name a few. For B.Tech …

READ MORE...

Is jeppiar university and jeppiar engineering college are in the same campus

-Deva DharshiniUpdated on April 05, 2024 11:59 AM
  • 2 Answers
Sanjukta Deka, Student / Alumni

Dear student, No, Jeppiar University and Jeppiar Engineering College are not in the same campus. Jeppiar University is located in Porur, Chennai, while Jeppiar Engineering College is located in Semmenchery, Chennai.

READ MORE...

My kcet rank is 19889 and I am 3B with kannada medium and rural quota can I get cs or is or ec

-ShivaleelaUpdated on April 04, 2024 11:49 AM
  • 2 Answers
Shikha Kumari, Student / Alumni

Dear student, Your chances of getting CS, IS, or EC at Siddaganga Institute of Technology with a KCET rank of 19,889, 3B with Kannada medium and rural quota are slim. The closing rank for CS in 2022 was 13,015, and for IS it was 15,657. However, the cutoffs may vary slightly in 2023, so it is still possible that you could get one of these branches if there are no major changes to the number of seats or the number of students applying. Here are the closing ranks for CS, IS, and EC in Siddaganga Institute of Technology in 2022: …

READ MORE...

Do you have a question? Ask us.

  • Typical response between 24-48 hours

  • Get personalized response

  • Free of Cost

  • Access to community

Recent Articles

Recent News

Subscribe to CollegeDekho News

By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekho terms of use and privacy policy

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India

View All
Top
Planning to take admission in 2024? Connect with our college expert NOW!