Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (JEE Main)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | National |
| How often | Twice a year (January and April sessions) |
| Mode | Online (computer based) |
| Qualification | 12th with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/technical subject) |
| Age relaxation | none |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
No age limit, but you can appear only in the year you pass 12th and the next two years.
Overview
JEE Main is the entrance for B.Tech/B.E. in NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes, and for many state and private colleges. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs). Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning.
Eligibility
- Education: 12th (or appearing) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/a technical vocational subject.
- Attempts: in the year of passing 12th and the two following years; up to two sessions each year.
- For NIT/IIIT admission: 75% in 12th (65% for SC/ST) or top 20 percentile of your board.
Exam pattern & syllabus
| Subject (Paper 1) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
+4 for correct, −1 for wrong answers (including numerical questions in recent years). Results are given as NTA percentile scores; the better of the two sessions counts.
How to prepare
- Finish the Class 11 and 12 syllabus with NCERT and a good reference book for each subject.
- Practise lots of problems – JEE tests application, not memory.
- Take a full mock test every week in the computer-based format.
- Revise formula notes daily.
- Use the January session as a real attempt and improve in April.
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Frequently asked questions
How many attempts do I get for JEE Main?
You can appear in the year you pass 12th and the next two years, with two sessions per year.
What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
JEE Main is for NITs, IIITs and many other colleges. Top scorers in JEE Main qualify to take JEE Advanced, which is only for IIT admission.
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.