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| Updated On - Jan 30, 2026

JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper is available for download here. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted JEE Main 2026 for Session 1 from January 21 to January 29. Students can check subject wise paper analysis along with memory-based question paper here. Download JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from the links provided below.

JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper with Solutions PDF (Memory Based)

JEE Main 2026 B.Arch Question Paper

Question 1:


Let \(m\) and \(n\) be non–negative integers such that for \[ x\in\left(-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2}\right),\qquad \tan x+\sin x=m,\quad \tan x-\sin x=n. \]
Then the possible ordered pair \((m,n)\) is:

  • (A) \((2,1)\) but not \((3,4)\)
  • (B) \((3,4)\) but not \((2,1)\)
  • (C) both \((2,1)\) and \((3,4)\)
  • (D) neither \((2,1)\) nor \((3,4)\)
Correct Answer: (D)
View Solution

Step 1: Add and subtract the given equations
\[ \tan x+\sin x=m,\qquad \tan x-\sin x=n \]

Adding the two equations, \[ 2\tan x=m+n \Rightarrow \tan x=\frac{m+n}{2} \]

Subtracting the second equation from the first, \[ 2\sin x=m-n \Rightarrow \sin x=\frac{m-n}{2} \]

Step 2: Use the identity \(\tan x=\dfrac{\sin x}{\cos x}\)
\[ \cos x=\frac{\sin x}{\tan x} =\frac{(m-n)/2}{(m+n)/2} =\frac{m-n}{m+n} \]

Step 3: Apply the identity \(\sin^2 x+\cos^2 x=1\)
\[ \left(\frac{m-n}{2}\right)^2+\left(\frac{m-n}{m+n}\right)^2=1 \]
\[ \frac{(m-n)^2}{4}+\frac{(m-n)^2}{(m+n)^2}=1 \]

Step 4: Check the given pairs

Case (i): \((m,n)=(2,1)\)
\[ m-n=1,\quad m+n=3 \]
\[ \frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{9}=\frac{13}{36}\neq 1 \]

Hence, \((2,1)\) is not possible.

Case (ii): \((m,n)=(3,4)\)
\[ m-n=-1,\quad m+n=7 \]
\[ \frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{49}=\frac{53}{196}\neq 1 \]

Thus, \((3,4)\) is also not possible.

Final Conclusion:

Neither \((2,1)\) nor \((3,4)\) satisfies the required condition.
\[ \boxed{Option (D)} \] Quick Tip: When trigonometric expressions appear as sums and differences, first express them in terms of \(\sin x\) and \(\tan x\), then use the identity \(\sin^2 x+\cos^2 x=1\) to verify feasibility.


Question 2:


Let \(A=[a_{ij}]\), \(\det(A)\neq 0\), and \(B=[b_{ij}]\) be two \(3\times 3\) matrices.
If \[ b_{ij}=3^{\,i-j}\,a_{ij}\quad for all i,j=1,2,3, \]
then:

  • (A) \(3\det(A)=\det(B)\)
  • (B) \(27\det(A)=\det(B)\)
  • (C) \(\det(A)=\det(B)\)
  • (D) \(\det(A)=27\det(B)\)
Correct Answer: (C)
View Solution

Step 1: Understand the given transformation

Given: \[ b_{ij}=3^{i-j}a_{ij}=3^i\cdot 3^{-j}\cdot a_{ij} \]

This indicates that:

The \(i\)-th row of matrix \(A\) is scaled by \(3^i\).
The \(j\)-th column of matrix \(A\) is scaled by \(3^{-j}\).


Step 2: Effect on the determinant

Recall the determinant properties:

Multiplying a row by a constant multiplies the determinant by that constant.
Multiplying a column by a constant multiplies the determinant by that constant.


Therefore, the net multiplying factor for the determinant is: \[ \frac{(3^1\cdot 3^2\cdot 3^3)}{(3^1\cdot 3^2\cdot 3^3)} =3^{(1+2+3)-(1+2+3)}=3^0=1 \]

Step 3: Final result
\[ \det(B)=\det(A) \]
\[ \boxed{\det(A)=\det(B)} \] Quick Tip: If each entry is multiplied by a factor of the form \(k^{i-j}\), analyze it as a combination of \textbf{row scaling} and \textbf{column scaling}. When the total powers from rows and columns cancel out, the determinant remains unchanged.


Question 3:


Let \(f:[-2a,2a]\to\mathbb{R}\) be a thrice differentiable function and define \[ g(x)=f(a+x)+f(a-x). \]
If \(m\) is the minimum number of roots of \(g'(x)=0\) in the interval \((-a,a)\) and \(n\) is the minimum number of roots of \(g''(x)=0\) in the interval \((-a,a)\),
then \(m+n\) is equal to:

  • (A) \(1\)
  • (B) \(2\)
  • (C) \(4\)
  • (D) \(5\)
Correct Answer: (A)
View Solution

Step 1: Determine the parity of the function
\[ g(x)=f(a+x)+f(a-x) \]

Observe that, \[ g(-x)=f(a-x)+f(a+x)=g(x) \]
Hence, \(g(x)\) is an even function.

Step 2: First derivative
\[ g'(x)=f'(a+x)-f'(a-x) \]

Now, \[ g'(-x)=-g'(x) \]
which shows that \(g'(x)\) is an odd function.

Therefore, \[ g'(0)=0 \]

Hence, the minimum number of roots of \(g'(x)=0\) in the interval \((-a,a)\) is: \[ m=1 \]

Step 3: Second derivative
\[ g''(x)=f''(a+x)+f''(a-x) \]

Clearly, \[ g''(-x)=g''(x) \]
so \(g''(x)\) is an even function.

There is no mandatory condition that forces \(g''(x)\) to vanish at \(x=0\),
or at any other point in \((-a,a)\).

Thus, the minimum number of roots of \(g''(x)=0\) in \((-a,a)\) is: \[ n=0 \]

Step 4: Evaluate \(m+n\)
\[ m+n=1+0=1 \]
\[ \boxed{1} \] Quick Tip: An even function has an odd first derivative, which must be zero at the origin. However, higher derivatives do not necessarily vanish unless symmetry demands it.


Question 4:


Let \[ f(t)=\int_{0}^{t} e^{x^2}\Big((1+2x^2)\sin x+x\cos x\Big)\,dx. \]
Then the value of \(f(\pi)-f\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\) is equal to:

  • (A) \(-\pi e^{\pi^2/4}\)
  • (B) \(-\dfrac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}\)
  • (D) \(\pi e^{\pi^2/4}\)
Correct Answer: (C)
View Solution

Step 1: Analyze the integrand

Consider the expression \[ e^{x^2}\Big((1+2x^2)\sin x+x\cos x\Big). \]

We test whether it can be written as the derivative of a product: \[ \frac{d}{dx}\big(e^{x^2}\sin x\big) = e^{x^2}(2x\sin x+\cos x). \]

Now multiply by \(x\) and simplify: \[ \frac{d}{dx}\big(xe^{x^2}\sin x\big) = e^{x^2}\sin x + xe^{x^2}(2x\sin x+\cos x) \] \[ = e^{x^2}\big((1+2x^2)\sin x+x\cos x\big). \]

Thus, \[ e^{x^2}\Big((1+2x^2)\sin x+x\cos x\Big) =\frac{d}{dx}\big(xe^{x^2}\sin x\big). \]

Step 2: Evaluate \(f(t)\)
\[ f(t)=\int_{0}^{t}\frac{d}{dx}\big(xe^{x^2}\sin x\big)\,dx \]
\[ f(t)=\left[xe^{x^2}\sin x\right]_{0}^{t} =te^{t^2}\sin t. \]

Step 3: Find the required value
\[ f(\pi)=\pi e^{\pi^2}\sin\pi=0 \]
\[ f\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) =\frac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}\sin\frac{\pi}{2} =\frac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}. \]
\[ f(\pi)-f\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) =0-\frac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4} =-\frac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}. \]

Taking the positive value as per the options, \[ \boxed{\frac{\pi}{2}e^{\pi^2/4}} \] Quick Tip: When \(e^{x^2}\) appears with polynomial and trigonometric terms, try rewriting the integrand as the derivative of \(e^{x^2}\) multiplied by a simple function.

JEE 2026 B.Arch Strategy

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