The JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is an entrance test for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India, primarily in NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), and some other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs). It is also a qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology).
Here are the full details of JEE Main:
1. Conducting Body:
- National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Main.
2. Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Indian Nationals, OCI (Overseas Citizens of India), and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) are eligible.
- Age Limit: There is no specific age limit, but candidates must have passed the Class 12th examination (or equivalent) in the previous year or be appearing in the current year.
- Qualification: Candidates must have completed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Subjects in 12th Exam: Candidates must have secured at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) or be in the top 20 percentile in their respective boards.
- Number of Attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE Main 3 times in consecutive years.
3. Exam Mode:
- Mode: Computer-based test (CBT), with both online and pen-paper options for certain papers.
- Language: English, Hindi, and other regional languages.
- Paper Pattern:
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
- Objective type questions (MCQs and Numerical Value-based questions).
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Total Marks: 300.
- Mode: Online (Computer-based Test).
- Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning):
- Part 1: Mathematics (Objective Type).
- Part 2: Aptitude Test (Objective Type).
- Part 3: Drawing Test (Offline).
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Mode: Paper 2A for B.Arch, Paper 2B for B.Planning.
- Total Marks: 400.
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
4. Syllabus:
The syllabus for JEE Main is based on the NCERT curriculum for Class 11 and Class 12. The main subjects include:
- Physics:
- Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Optics
- Waves and Oscillations
- Modern Physics
- etc.
- Chemistry:
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Biomolecules
- Environmental Chemistry
- etc.
- Mathematics:
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Probability
- Integral Calculus
- etc.
5. Application Process:
- Online Registration: Candidates must fill out the online application form on the official NTA JEE website.
- Application Fee:
- For General Candidates: ₹1000 (for one paper), ₹1800 (for two papers).
- For SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates: ₹500 (for one paper), ₹900 (for two papers).
- Fee payments can be made online through debit/credit cards, net banking, or e-challan.
6. Important Dates:
The dates for the exam are released by NTA every year. Generally, JEE Main is held twice a year, in January and April, with each session having different exam dates. Some key dates:
- Application Start Date: Typically in November or December.
- Admit Card Release Date: 2-3 weeks before the exam.
- Exam Date: Varies, generally January and April.
- Result Declaration: Within 10-15 days after the exam.
- Counseling: After JEE Main results, for admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.
7. JEE Main 2024 (Expected Changes/Details):
- Mode of Examination: As mentioned, JEE Main is conducted in a computer-based mode for Paper 1 and offline for Paper 2 (drawing part).
- Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt JEE Main in both sessions of the year, hence, the number of attempts could potentially increase to two in a year (if they appear for both sessions).
8. Result and Cutoff:
- Result: The result of JEE Main is published on the official NTA JEE website. It includes the raw score and the percentile score.
- Cutoff: The cutoff marks determine the eligibility of candidates for JEE Advanced. The cutoff varies each year depending on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, and available seats.
9. Rank and Counseling:
- After JEE Main results, candidates are ranked based on their scores.
- JEE Main Rank will be used for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes.
- Counseling Process: Conducted by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). It is a centralized counseling process through which candidates can choose their desired institutions and programs.
10. JEE Advanced:
- JEE Main serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the entrance test for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
- Candidates who clear the JEE Main cutoff can appear for JEE Advanced, which has a different exam pattern and difficulty level.
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