Full Name: Joint Entrance Examination – Main
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.
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
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
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
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