The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially conducted the JEE Main 2025 B.Arch (Paper 2A) examination on 30th January 2025, Shift 2, for students aiming to pursue undergraduate architecture programmes at premier institutions like NITs, IIITs, and SPAs. The exam was held in computer-based mode at centres across India. Students who appeared for the paper or are preparing for the next session can now download the JEE Main B.Arch 2025 Shift 2 question paper PDFs in both English and Hindi languages to understand the question format, marking pattern, and level of difficulty.
I am writing about this because these question papers serve as a critical preparation resource for candidates planning to appear in the upcoming April 2025 session. Analysing the question paper helps students identify important topics, familiarise themselves with the type of drawing and aptitude-based questions asked, and strengthen their problem-solving approach. Moreover, the bilingual availability (English and Hindi) ensures that students across regions can equally benefit while revising for their next attempt.
Overview of JEE Main 2025 B.Arch Paper 2A
The B.Arch Paper 2A under JEE Main assesses three major skill areas—Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. This exam serves as a gateway to Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) courses across top architecture schools in India.
| Section | Subject | Mode | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Mathematics | Computer-Based | 100 |
| Part II | Aptitude | Computer-Based | 200 |
| Part III | Drawing | Pen and Paper | 100 |
Total Marks: 400
Duration: 3 hours
The paper maintained a balanced level of difficulty, with mathematics being moderately tough, aptitude section being straightforward, and drawing requiring good time management and creativity.
Difficulty Level and Student Reactions
Students who appeared for the 30th January 2025 Shift 2 paper described it as moderate overall, with a few tricky questions in geometry and trigonometry.
Section-wise difficulty analysis:
- Mathematics: Moderately difficult; questions were conceptual and calculation-heavy.
- Aptitude: Easy to moderate; covered visual reasoning, analytical skills, and architectural awareness.
- Drawing: Balanced; included sketch-based design tasks focusing on proportion, composition, and perspective.
Most students felt the aptitude section was scoring, while the drawing questions tested their creativity and presentation skills.
How to Download JEE Main 2025 B.Arch 30 Jan Shift 2 Question Paper PDF
NTA releases the official question papers and answer keys on its website after the completion of each session. Candidates can easily download the PDFs in English and Hindi using the steps below.
Steps to download the paper:
- Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.ac.in
- On the homepage, find the link titled ‘JEE Main 2025 Question Paper and Response Sheet’
- Select Paper 2A (B.Arch) and choose 30 January 2025 – Shift 2
- Choose the preferred language – English or Hindi
- Click to download and save the PDF for future reference
Students can also access memory-based papers and analysis from reputed coaching institutes like Allen, Resonance, and FIITJEE before the official PDFs are released.
N.B: If you want to download the question paper without any difficulty, you can easily download it by clicking here.
