JEE
JEE Main
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination – Main) is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
It is one of the most important exam
s in India for students who want to pursue B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning courses.
Purpose of JEE Main
Admission to top government engineering colleges:
NITs (National Institutes of Technology)
IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)
CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutions)
Eligibility for JEE Advanced
Only top scorers in JEE Main can appear for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced is required for admission into IITs.
Frequency of Exam
Conducted twice a year (usually January & April).
Students can appear in both sessions.
The best score is considered for ranking.
Papers in JEE Main
Paper 1
For B.E./B.Tech-
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Mode: Computer-Based Test (Online)
Paper 2A
For B.Arch
Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing
Paper 2B
For B.Planning
Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning
Exam Pattern (Paper 1 – B.Tech)
Total Questions: 75 (25 each subject)
Total Marks: 300
Marking Scheme:
+4 for correct answer
−1 for wrong answer (MCQs)
Duration: 3 hours
Syllabus
Based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus:
Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics,
Important topics include:
Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism (Physics)
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry
Ranking System
Scores are normalized using percentile system
Final result includes:
NTA Score, All India Rank (AIR),Category Rank
Eligibility Criteria (Basic)
Must have passed or appearing in Class 12
Subjects required: Physics & Mathematics + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology
No age limit (as per current rules)
Why JEE Main is Important?
✔ Gateway to top engineering colleges
✔ Required for JEE Advanced (IIT admission)
✔ Highly competitive (10+ lakh students appear)
✔ Recognized nationwide
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