Hong Life CalculatorsPaper 1 pattern and marking (JEE Main 2027)
| Subject | Section A (MCQ) | Section B (numerical) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 |
| Response | MCQ | Numerical value |
|---|---|---|
| Correct | +4 | +4 |
| Incorrect | −1 | −1 |
| Not answered / marked for review | 0 | 0 |
Numerical answers are rounded to the nearest integer. Sessions: January 2027 (20–24 and 28 January) and April 2027 (2–7 April).
How it is calculated
Marks per subject = 4 × (correct MCQ + correct numerical) − 1 × (wrong MCQ + wrong numerical). Example: Physics 15 right and 3 wrong MCQs, 3 right and 1 wrong numerical → 4 × 18 − 4 = 68.
FAQ
Is there negative marking in numerical questions?
Yes. In the JEE Main 2027 bulletin, numerical-value questions carry −1 for a wrong answer, the same as MCQs.
How many questions must I attempt?
Paper 1 has 75 questions: 20 MCQs and 5 numerical-value questions in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
What percentile will my score give?
It depends on your session. NTA converts raw scores to percentiles separately for every shift using the formula on the NTA percentile calculator.
Sources (checked 10 November 2026): NTA Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2027 (paper pattern, marking scheme, session dates). Estimate, not an official result.