JEE Mains

Full Name: Joint Entrance Examination – Main

  • Category: Engineering
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Level: National
  • Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Website: https://jeemain.nta.ac.in
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Overview

JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam for admission into undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the IITs.

Eligibility

  • Educational qualification: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects

  • Year of passing: Candidates must have passed in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025

  • Age limit: No specific age limit

  • Number of attempts: Maximum of 3 consecutive years

Exam Pattern

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):

  • Total Questions: 90 (75 to be attempted: 25 per subject)

  • MCQs and numerical questions

  • Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Paper 2A (B.Arch):

  • Mathematics (MCQ + numerical), Aptitude (MCQ), Drawing (pen-paper test)

Paper 2B (B.Plan):

  • Mathematics (MCQ + numerical), Aptitude (MCQ), Planning questions

Syllabus

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

Paper 2A (B.Arch):

  • Mathematics

  • Aptitude Test

  • Drawing Test

Paper 2B (B.Planning):

  • Mathematics

  • Aptitude Test

  • Planning-based Questions

Preparation Tips

  • Understand NCERT thoroughly for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths

  • Solve previous year papers and mock tests regularly

  • Time management and accuracy are crucial

  • Take timed quizzes and simulate exam conditions

  • Revise formulas, concepts, and short tricks often

Important Dates

Session 1 (January): Registration: November–December 2024 Admit Card: January 2025 Exam Date: Mid-January 2025 Result: End of January 2025 Session 2 (April): Registration: February–March 2025 Admit Card: April 2025 Exam Date: First/Second week of April 2025 Result: Last week of April 2025
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