Explained: JEE Main Exam New Pattern 

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21 Oct 2024

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a milestone for students aspiring to pursue higher education in engineering in India

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced changes for the upcoming JEE Main Exam 

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It will discontinue the optional question format that was temporarily implemented during the pandemic

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The optional selection was introduced in 2021 

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It aimed to address challenges during the pandemic

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The change was temporary and lasted until 2024

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Now, the original format will return. This applies to Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (B Planning)

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The WHO declared the end of the Covid-19 emergency in May 2023. As a result, NTA decided to revert to the old format

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The Ministry of Education has entrusted JEE Main to NTA since 2019. Registration for JEE Main 2025 will start soon

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