JEE Paper 2 Preparation Guide 2026
Your complete guide to crack JEE Main Paper 2 for B.Arch & B.Planning
JEE Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
B.Arch (Paper 2A)
400
Total Marks3 Hours
DurationMathematics
25 Q × 100 Marks
Aptitude Test
50 Q × 200 Marks
Drawing Test
2 Q × 100 Marks
B.Planning (Paper 2B)
400
Total Marks3 Hours
DurationMathematics
25 Q × 100 Marks
Aptitude Test
50 Q × 200 Marks
Planning Based
25 Q × 100 Marks
Subject-wise Preparation Strategy
Mathematics
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Focus on Class 11-12 NCERT mathematics thoroughly
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Practice coordinate geometry - high weightage topic
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Master calculus for quick problem solving
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Solve previous 10 years JEE Paper 2 questions
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Practice mental calculations for time saving
Aptitude
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Study architectural history and famous buildings
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Practice 3D visualization and mental rotation
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Learn about building materials and construction
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Solve puzzles and logical reasoning daily
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Focus on spatial reasoning problems
Drawing
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Practice perspective drawing techniques
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Master freehand sketching of objects
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Learn shading and rendering techniques
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Practice 2D to 3D conversions
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Develop speed while maintaining quality
Top Colleges Through JEE Paper 2
IIT Kharagpur
45
Seats180+
Expected CutoffIIT Roorkee
40
Seats175+
Expected CutoffNIT Trichy
50
Seats150+
Expected CutoffNIT Calicut
45
Seats145+
Expected CutoffMNIT Jaipur
40
Seats140+
Expected CutoffSPA Delhi
120
Seats165+
Expected CutoffJEE Paper 2 vs NATA
JEE Paper 2
- Conducted by NTA
- Once a year (January)
- For IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
- 400 marks total
- Computer-based + Drawing on paper
NATA
- Conducted by CoA
- 2-3 times a year
- For private architecture colleges
- 200 marks total
- Computer-based + Drawing on computer