The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NTA Scores for JEE (Main) 2025 Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch & B.Planning), conducted on January 30, 2025. The exam was held across 391 centers in 289 cities, including 12 international locations( Manama, Doha City, Dubai, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Lagos and Munich).
Exam Participation & Performance Overview
The JEE (Main) Paper 2 was divided into two categories:
| Date of Exam | Paper | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Attendance Percentage |
| January 30, 2025 | Paper 2A (B.Arch) | 63,481 | 44,114 | 69.54% |
| January 30, 2025 | Paper 2B (B.Planning) | 28,335 | 18,596 | 65.63% |
While the attendance for Paper 2A (B.Arch) was nearly 70%, the Paper 2B (B.Planning) exam saw a slightly lower turnout at 65.63%.
The exam was conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Exam Structure & Mode of Examination
The JEE (Main) Paper 2 was divided as follows:
B.Arch (Paper 2A)
- Mathematics (Part-I) – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Aptitude Test (Part-II) – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Drawing Test (Part-III) – Pen & Paper mode
Planning (Paper 2B)
- Mathematics (Part-I) – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Aptitude Test (Part-II) – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Planning Test (Part-III) – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Top 10 State-wise toppers and their NTA Scores (in descending order of NTA score) in Paper 2A (B. Arch) are as follows:-
| Sr No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility(State of passing/ appearing 12th Class) | NTA Score |
| 1 | 250310500403 | Patne Neel Sandesh | MAHARASHTRA | 100.0000000 |
| 2 | 250310086076 | Aarav Garg | UTTAR PRADESH | 99.9932041 |
| 3 | 250310048746 | TANISHQA YADAV | CHANDIGARH | 99.9909387 |
| 4 | 250310454519 | SUNIDHI SINGH | MADHYA PRADESH | 99.9886734 |
| 5 | 250310126329 | RAKSHA DINESH HEGDE | KARNATAKA | 99.9864081 |
| 6 | 250310290509 | ESHAAN SIVAKUMAR | HARYANA | 99.9841428 |
| 7 | 250310000258 | G ADITI | TAMIL NADU | 99.9841428 |
| 8 | 250310265123 | SAKET VEMPALLI | TELANGANA | 99.9796122 |
| 9 | 250310226158 | SWASTI SINGHAL | DELHI (NCT) | 99.9750816 |
| 10 | 250310316362 | AANSHI MISTRY | GUJARAT | 99.9728162 |
Top 10 State-wise toppers and their NTA Scores (in descending order of NTA score) in Paper 2B (B. Planning) are as follows:-
| Sr No. | Application No. | Name of Candidate | State of Eligibility(State of passing/ appearing 12th Class) | NTA Score |
| 1 | 250310454519 | SUNIDHI SINGH | MADHYA PRADESH | 100.0000000 |
| 2 | 250310429567 | DHRUV RAHUL PATHAK | KARNATAKA | 99.9946225 |
| 3 | 250310243495 | KALA SAI SRUJANA | ANDHRA PRADESH | 99.9892450 |
| 4 | 250310085650 | ANISH DEB | ASSAM | 99.9784900 |
| 5 | 250310107808 | PRITISH NANDY | WEST BENGAL | 99.9731125 |
| 6 | 250310100411 | VARAD VINAYAK ANTARKAR | MAHARASHTRA | 99.9408475 |
| 7 | 250310566616 | ADITYA NAYAK | ODISHA | 99.9139600 |
| 8 | 250310305182 | PRATYUSH RAJ | BIHAR | 99.8924500 |
| 9 | 250310226158 | SWASTI SINGHAL | DELHI (NCT) | 99.8924500 |
| 10 | 250310834044 | JYOTIRADITYA CHAUDHARY | RAJASTHAN | 99.8924500 |
Normalisation & Ranking Process
The NTA scores are normalised across multi-session papers to ensure fair evaluation. The scores are based on the relative performance of candidates in each session and converted into a scale of 100 to 0.
The NTA score formula is as follows:
As per the policy, the final rank will be determined after both sessions of JEE (Main) 2025, and the best of the two scores will be used for ranking.
International Test Centers
JEE (Main) Paper 2 was also conducted in 12 international cities, including:
- Manama (Bahrain), Doha (Qatar), Dubai (UAE), Muscat (Oman), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Sharjah (UAE), Singapore, Kuwait, Kathmandu (Nepal), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Lagos (Nigeria), and Munich (Germany).
What’s Next for JEE (Main) 2025 Aspirants?
- Candidates who appeared for Session 1 (January 2025) can now check their NTA scores.
- Those appearing for Session 2 (April 2025) should stay updated on the official NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in for further announcements.
- Final ranks will be declared after Session 2, considering the best of the two scores.
Conclusion
The successful completion of JEE (Main) 2025 Session 1 Paper 2 marks a crucial step for architecture and planning aspirants. With the results now available, students can assess their performance and strategize accordingly for the next phase of admissions into premier institutions like NITs, SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutes (CFTIs).
For the latest updates, candidates should regularly check the NTA’s official website and keep track of further notifications regarding admissions and counseling.
Source
Press Release by NTA, 23 February, 2025: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the National Testing Agency, Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
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