Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) (JEE Advanced)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | Indian Institutes of Technology (JEE Advanced) (IIT) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | National |
| How often | Once a year (May–June) |
| Mode | Online |
| Qualification | Top 2.5 lakh rank in JEE Main; 12th with PCM |
| Age limit | 25 years |
| Age relaxation | SC:5, ST:5, PwBD:5 |
| Official website | jeeadv.ac.in |
Upper age is counted by birth date (born on or after 1 October of the year 25 years before). Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years.
Overview
JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for the IITs (and a few other institutes like IISc's UG programme and IISERs use it too). Seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling.
Eligibility
- Be among the top ~2.5 lakh candidates (all categories) in JEE Main B.E./B.Tech paper.
- Born on or after 1 October of the year 25 years before the exam year (5 years relaxation for SC, ST and PwD).
- Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years.
- For IIT admission, at least 75% in 12th (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile in your board.
Exam pattern & syllabus
- Two compulsory papers of 3 hours each, both covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Question types vary every year (single correct, multiple correct with partial marking, numerical, matching) and the marking scheme changes – read the instructions carefully.
How to prepare
- Build deep concepts – JEE Advanced questions combine multiple topics.
- Practise past JEE Advanced papers fully.
- Learn to choose questions wisely under time pressure.
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Please note: eligibility, age limits and exam pattern change from year to year. This page gives general guidance only; the official notification for each year is final.