JEE Main (Paper 2A - B.Arch)

The syllabus focuses on mathematical knowledge, architectural aptitude, and creative drawing skills.

• Part I: Mathematics (Part-I)
• Sets, Relations, and Functions: Sets and their representation; Relations; Functions.
• Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations: Modulus, argument, argand diagram, quadratic equations.
• Matrices & Determinants: Algebra of matrices, determinants, inverse.
• Calculus: Sets, complex numbers, matrices, and calculus.
• Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry: Topics in Cartesian and polar coordinates, trigonometry.
• Part II: Aptitude Test (Part-II)
• Architecture Awareness: Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects, and textures related to architecture.
• Three-Dimensional Perception: Visualizing different sides of 3D objects.
• Analytical Reasoning: Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical, and Verbal).
• Design & Composition: Understanding of scale, proportion, color, texture, harmony, and contrast.
• Part III: Drawing Test (Part-III)
• Sketching: Drawing of geometric or abstract shapes and patterns.
• Memory Drawing: Sketching scenes/activities from memory (e.g., urban spaces, landscapes, rural life).
• Perspective Drawing: Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms.

JEE Main Paper 2A Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper) for Drawing; Online for others.
• Total Marks: 400.
• Total Questions: 82.
• Marking Scheme: Negative marking applies to objective questions; numerical questions do not have negative marking.