SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination • Conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
Section-Wise Breakdown, Zero Negative Marking, and CBT Interface Mechanics
SRMJEEE is conducted as a 125-question, 125-mark remote proctored Computer-Based Test spread across five sections — Mathematics/Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude — within a 150-minute (2.5 hour) window. Its most distinctive feature is zero negative marking, meaning every question should be attempted since there is no penalty for an incorrect guess.
Total Questions
125 MCQs
Single Correct Option
Total Marks
125 Marks
+1 Correct / 0 Incorrect
Duration
150 Minutes
Single Continuous Session
Mode
Remote Proctored CBT
From Home or Any Location
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (or Biology for Biotech/allied programs) | 40 Questions | +1 / 0 | 40 Marks |
| Physics | 35 Questions | +1 / 0 | 35 Marks |
| Chemistry | 35 Questions | +1 / 0 | 35 Marks |
| English | 5 Questions | +1 / 0 | 5 Marks |
| Aptitude | 10 Questions | +1 / 0 | 10 Marks |
| Total | 125 Questions | — | 125 Marks |
Because there is absolutely no penalty for an incorrect answer, the mathematically optimal strategy in SRMJEEE is to attempt every single question, even those you are completely unsure about, since leaving a question blank and guessing incorrectly both yield identical zero marks, while a lucky correct guess adds a full point. This is a meaningfully different strategic environment from JEE Main, AEEE, or most other engineering entrance exams.
Candidates applying for standard engineering branches take the Mathematics-based paper, while those applying for Biotechnology or allied life-science-adjacent branches may take a Biology-based variant of that same 40-question section, depending on their intended program and Class 12 subject combination.
The exam is monitored via a combination of AI-based proctoring software (tracking eye movement, background activity, and tab-switching) and live human invigilators via webcam feed. Candidates must ensure a quiet, well-lit room, a stable high-speed internet connection, and a functioning webcam and microphone before the exam begins, since technical or environmental failures during the exam can result in forfeiture of that attempt.
The SRMJEEE interface allows free navigation between all 125 questions and all five sections throughout the 150-minute window, with a question palette indicating attempted, not-attempted, and marked-for-review questions. An on-screen countdown timer is visible at all times.
| Parameter | SRMJEEE | AEEE | JEE Main |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative Marking | None | -1 for incorrect | -1 for incorrect |
| Total Questions | 125 | 100 | 75 |
| Duration | 150 minutes | 150 minutes | 180 minutes |
| Mode | Remote Proctored (from home) | Test Center CBT | Test Center CBT |
| Number of Attempts | Up to 3 phases | Up to 2 phases | 2 sessions (Jan/April) |
No, SRMJEEE has zero negative marking — every correct answer earns +1 mark, and incorrect answers earn 0, so attempting every question is always advisable.
Yes, SRMJEEE is conducted entirely in remote proctored online mode, allowing candidates to take the exam from home or any suitable location with stable internet.
Technical disruptions can affect your attempt; candidates should ensure a stable, tested internet connection and backup power before the exam begins to avoid this risk.
Revise chapter-wise mathematical formulas before launching your test: