JEE Main 2026 BArch, BPlanning Result 2026: NTA declares paper 2 result; toppers here

JEE Main 2026 BArch (Paper 2A): Exam pattern and marking

The BArch paper was divided into three parts

– Part I – Mathematics: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) — 100 marks

– Part II – Aptitude Test: 50 MCQs — 200 marks

– Part III – Drawing Test: 2 questions (pen-and-paper mode) — 100 marks

– Total: 77 questions, 400 marks

Marking scheme

Correct answer: +4 marks

– Incorrect answer: -1 mark (no negative marking in Drawing Test)

– Unanswered: 0 marks

For numerical questions, answers must be entered as integers rounded to the nearest value.

JEE Main 2026 BPlanning (Paper 2B): Exam pattern and marking

The BPlanning paper is conducted fully in CBT mode and includes

– Part I – Mathematics: 20 MCQs + 5 numerical questions — 100 marks

– Part II – Aptitude Test: 50 MCQs — 200 marks

– Part III – Planning-based questions: 25 questions — 100 marks

– Total: 100 questions, 400 marks

Marking scheme

– Correct answer: +4 marks

– Incorrect answer: -1 mark

– Unanswered: 0 marks

Merit list and tie-breaking rules

For both BArch and BPlanning papers, raw scores are converted into NTA scores, and the final merit list is prepared by combining scores from all shifts and sessions.

In case of a tie, ranks are determined based on:

1. Higher NTA score in Mathematics

2. Followed by Aptitude Test score

3. Then Drawing Test (BArch) or Planning section (BPlanning)

4. Fewer incorrect responses relative to correct attempts

5. Section-wise accuracy comparisons

If the tie persists even after all criteria, candidates are assigned the same rank.

Special marking conditions

If a question has multiple correct answers, full marks are awarded to those selecting any correct option. If all options are correct, all candidates attempting the question receive full marks. If a question is dropped, full marks are awarded to all candidates in that shift.