JEE Main 2025 B. Arch Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Syllabus, Weightage, Career Scope

Session 1 (24th January) Paper Analysis

• Student Feedback: Reports suggest a balanced yet challenging paper. Mathematics is time-consuming, while Chemistry is relatively straightforward.
• Expert Analysis: Education experts and coaching centres actively analyse patterns and difficulty levels, aiding future candidates.

Mathematics Section

• This section encompassed 30 problems, each carrying four marks, amounting to 100 marks in total.
• A suggested attempt ranged from 15 to 20 questions.
• The questions spanned Calculus, Algebra, and Vector Problems.
• Overall, it was considered to be of easy to moderate difficulty.

Aptitude Section

• The Aptitude section featured 50 problems, each with four marks, summing up to 200.
• As per recommendations, candidates should aim to attempt 40 to 45 questions.
• Questions encompassed Reasoning, Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.
• The section was generally perceived as moderately challenging.

Drawing Section

• The Drawing section evaluated candidates' visualisation and drawing skills.
• It consisted of two questions, each worth 50 marks, with a strong emphasis on creating proportional illustrations and three-dimensional sketches.
• Detailed shading and shadowing were crucial to convey visual depth effectively.

Session 2 Exam Analysis (12th April) 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted Session 2 for JEE B.Arch on 12th April 2024. On this day, the exams for Paper 2a and 2b were conducted, and students who appeared for their second attempt found the paper easier than Session 1.

Here are some of the students' reactions to each section of the question paper -

• According to students who took the exam, some found the Mathematics questions easy, while others found them hard.
• According to a few students, the maths question paper did not require much work as the answers were obvious from the options, without any need for calculations.
• Also, most students found the aptitude section of the question paper straightforward. Most questions did not require any thought process, as the answers were obvious.
• The drawing section presented a time management challenge for some students, while others found they had plenty of time.

Mathematics:

• Easy to Moderate level. Few Students reported that the numerical-based section had few lengthy questions involving calculations.
• Questions were asked from almost all chapters, including Quadratic Equations, Progression and series, Inverse Trigonometric Equations, the Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Probability, Permutation and combination, Matrices, Determinations, 3D Geometry, Vectors, Limits and continuity, Definite Integrals, and Differential Equations.
• Less weightage was given to coordinate geometry with questions asked from Straight Lines. Few questions in MCQs were reported as lengthy but easy.

Aptitude:

• The questions were mostly based on 3-dimensional figures, including questions from architecture aptitude and monumental details and some logic-based questions.
• This section was also reported as easy to moderate.

Drawing:

• One question involved copying a picture from the screen as per my own perception in black and white.
• The second question involved two options, out of which one was to be attempted.

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Paper Attempting Tricks for JEE Main 2025 B. Arch

• Trick 1 - Get a quick overview of the B.Arch paper:
  • When you get the JEE main B. Arch paper read through it and identify the easy and moderately difficult questions.
  • Answer them first so that you do not miss out on a good score later because you failed to attempt the easy questions.
  • It is recommended that you attempt the Drawing section first because although there are only 2 questions, they carry 100 marks in total. Also Read  How to prepare for JEE Main B.Arch Paper?
• Trick 2 - Do not waste time a lot of time in answering a single question:
  • It is highly recommended that you do not spend more than 3 minutes on MCQs and NAT questions in the B.Arch paper.
  • Spending too much time on a single question will lead to you lag behind, unable to answer the entire paper within 3 hours.
  • If you cannot determine the answer to a question, move on to the next. You can try to answer difficult questions at the end of the paper.
• Trick 3 - Keep up your confidence and positivity:
  • Stay calm, confident, and positive about your preparation when you are presented with the exam paper.
  • Panicking will make you blank out and your marks will suffer. Believe in the effort that you have put in preparing for the B.Arch paper.
• Trick 4 - Do not make random guesses in MCQs:
  • MCQs have negative marking in the JEE Main B.Arch paper. Therefore, ensure that you do not randomly answer these questions.
  • Suppose you are unable to find an answer to a question even at the end of the paper, leave it unanswered. 
• Trick 5 - Read questions attentively:
  • Do not let panic come in your way of reading the questions carefully. This holds true for all the three sections of the B.Arch paper.
  • If you fail to understand the questions, you might end up giving the wrong answers or drawing the wrong sketches. ​
• Trick 6 - Use unsoiled rough work:
  • Ensure that when you are carrying out rough work for MCQs, NAT questions, and drawings, it is done in a comprehensible manner.
  • Haphazard rough work will only lead to further complication of a given question.
  • Mark question numbers for all the rough work that you do to avoid confusion at any time. ​
• Trick 7 - Check your answers:
  • It is very important that you check your answers to the JEE Main B.Arch paper. This will help you identify any mistakes you might have made while attempting the paper.

Participation Level of NATA vs JEE Main B. Arch Paper

Participating colleges are more for NATA, therefore, the number of students is also different from JEE Main Paper 2. The JEE Main Paper 2 has an international reputation with its own standard level of difficulty. NATA is a specialized test that assesses logical thinking and aesthetics of drawing towards architecture planning and geometry. NATA 2018 saw 44,000 students out of which 30,560 qualified. JEE Main Paper 2 of 2018 saw 1,22,543 students.

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