JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced is the final stage of the IIT entrance process and is considered one of the most challenging undergraduate engineering entrance exams in the world. It is conducted for admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), IISc, and a few other top-tier technical institutions. Only top candidates who qualify JEE Main are eligible to appear.

• Must be among the top 2.5 lakh rank holders (approx.) in JEE Main

• Must have passed Class 12 in the previous two years or be appearing in the current year

• Can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in two consecutive years

• Must not have accepted admission in an IIT earlier

• Age limit: General/OBC candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)

• Papers: 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

• Duration: 3 hours each

• Subjects in each paper: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

• Types of questions: MCQs (single & multiple correct), Numerical value-based, Match-the-columns

• The pattern (marking, number of questions, types) changes every year

Covers advanced topics in:

• Physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics

• Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry

• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Trigonometry

Note: A new, updated syllabus applies from 2023 onwards, available on the official JEE Advanced website.

• Strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving speed are key

• Practice advanced-level problems regularly

• Solve past years’ JEE Advanced papers

• Take mock tests with simulated exam conditions

• Focus on accuracy and managing time across all subjects