New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 will no longer include optional questions in Section B. The JEE Main paper will now be set in the original examination format like it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the pandemic, the NTA introduced a temporary option allowing candidates to attempt any 5 questions out of 10 in Section B of each subject. This flexibility was provided to address challenges posed by the pandemic and was in place from JEE Main 2021 to 2024. However, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 5, 2023, the NTA has decided to revert to the original exam structure.
For JEE (Main) 2025, candidates will now be required to attempt all 5 questions in Section B without any optional choices. This rule applies to Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), and Paper 2B (B. Planning).
The registration process for JEE (Main) 2025 will begin soon, and students are encouraged to stay updated through the official websites of the NTA at nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in. A detailed pattern of the examination will be available in the Information Bulletin for JEE (Main) 2025, which will be released in due course. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites for updates and further clarifications regarding the exam.
