JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Paper II Analysis: Did the candidates find B. Arch and B. Planning difficult?

The National Testing Agency conducted the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) Paper 2 (BArch, BPlanning) on January 24 from 3 pm to 6 pm. The reporting time for students was 1:30 pm; however, the exam started at 3:00 pm.
Following the conclusion of the afternoon session, students promptly shared their immediate reactions with the TOI. Most students agreed that the exams were not too hard or too easy, but more on the easier side. They felt the difficulty level was generally manageable, falling between easy and moderate.

The Mathematics section was perceived to be of easy to moderate difficulty. Some students noted that the numerical-based questions were a bit lengthy and involved calculations. The exam covered a wide range of topics. While a few multiple-choice questions were reported as lengthy, they were considered easy overall.

The JEE (Main) 2024 Paper-2 for those aspiring for B.Arch. / B. Planning was held on January 24, 2024 Afternoon.

• The reporting time for students was 1:30 pm; however, the exam started at 3:00 pm.
• Students were not allowed to carry anything inside the examination hall except a pencil box for drawing, the Admit Card, and Aadhar Card.
• Candidates were strictly prohibited from bringing instruments/geometry/pencil boxes, handbags, purses, any paper/stationery/textual material (printed or written), food and water (loose or packed), mobile phones, earphones, microphones, pagers, calculators, DocuPens, slide rules, log tables, cameras, tape recorders, or wearing/carrying any type of watch, including electronic watches with calculator features, metallic items, or electronic gadgets/devices into the Examination Hall/Room.
• Students reported that at certain centres entry started late due to some technical glitch. However, extra time was given to students.

Immediate Reactions from Students about Paper 2 (Afternoon Session on 24th Jan, 2024) of JEE Main:

(1) The Paper -2 (B.Arch. Paper) of JEE (Main) was different from Paper-2 of B. Planning in Part- III. However, Mathematics & Aptitude sections were common. (2) The full marks of the JEE Main Paper-2 for both (B. Arch & B. Planning) were 400, respectively. (3) Overall, the Papers were of Easy to Moderate Level as per students. (4) QUICK ANALYSIS of Both Paper 2A & 2B as per student Feedbacks:

Analysis of B. Arch Paper(2A):

• Part-I- Mathematics had a total of 30 questions – Sec-I had 20 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers & Sec-II had 10 Numerical-based questions out of which only 5 had to be attempted. The marking scheme for both multiple-choice questions and numerical-based questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. (* 5 out of 10 Numerical-based questions in Mathematics had to be attempted)

• Part-II- Aptitude Section had a total of 50 questions – There were 50 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers. The marking scheme for multiple-choice questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Total marks for this section were 200.

• Part-III- Drawing Section had 2 questions, each of 50 marks. The total marks for this section were 100.

• The level of difficulty of JEE Main Paper-2 (B. Arch) was Easy to Moderate as per feedback from students.

Mathematics – Easy to Moderate level. Few students reported that the numerical-based section had a few lengthy questions involving calculations. Questions were asked from almost all chapters like Quadratic Equations, Progression & Series, Inverse Trigonometric Equations, Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Matrices, Determinants, 3D Geometry, Vectors, Limits & Continuity, Definite Integrals, Differential Equations. Less weightage was given to Co-ordinate Geometry with questions asked from Straight Lines. Few questions in MCQs were reported lengthy but easy.

Aptitude – Easy to Moderate level. Questions were mostly based on 3-Dimensional Figures, Questions were asked from architecture aptitude, monumental details, with some Logic-based questions. This section was also reported as Easy to Moderate.

Drawing– Easy level. One question involved copying a picture from the screen as per one's perception in Black & White. The second question involved two options out of which one was to be attempted: 1. View of a Football Stadium as a spectator 2. Abstract Art using a musical instrument in 3D and naming the texture and shadow effect.
Analysis of B. Planning Paper (2B):

• Part-I- Mathematics had a total of 30 questions – Sec-I had 20 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers & Sec-II had 10 Numerical-based questions out of which only 5 had to be attempted. The marking scheme for multiple-choice questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. The marking scheme for numerical-based questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, and 0 in all other cases. Total marks for this section were 100. (* 5 out of 10 Numerical-based questions in Mathematics had to be attempted)

• Part-II- Aptitude Section had a total of 50 questions – There were 50 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers. The marking scheme for multiple-choice questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Total marks for this section were 200.

• Part-III- Planning Section had a total of 25 questions – There were 25 Multiple choice questions with Single correct answers. The marking scheme for multiple-choice questions was +4 for the correct response, -1 for an incorrect response, 0 if not attempted. Total marks for this section were 100.

The level of difficulty of JEE Main Paper-2 (B. Planning) was Easy to Moderate as per feedback from students.
• Mathematics – Same as mentioned in B. Arch paper.
• Aptitude – Same as mentioned in B. Arch paper.
• Planning – Easy level. Few Questions were asked from the National Commission, Town Planning, Planning-based questions, General Knowledge questions asking names of Architects of some important Monuments.

(5) Students were given a plain booklet for rough work.

(6) No errors were reported in the question papers.

(With inputs from Ramesh Batlish, Managing Partner and Centre Head at FITJEE Noida and Greater Noida centres)Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!