What is the JEE exam for IIT?

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is an all-India engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions across India. The JEE exam consists of two main components:

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main):

1. Exam Conducting Body: The JEE Main exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

2. Frequency: JEE Main is typically conducted twice a year, in the months of January and April.

3. Eligibility Criteria:

• • Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the JEE Main exam.
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Additionally, candidates must have studied at least five subjects in their qualifying examination.

4. Mode of Examination: The JEE Main exam is conducted in two modes:

• • Computer Based Test (CBT): The majority of the exam is conducted in online mode, where candidates take the test on computers provided at the examination centers.
  • Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT): For certain candidates, particularly those who have opted for centers in cities where infrastructure constraints exist, the exam is conducted in pen and paper mode.

5. Sections and Subjects: The JEE Main exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value-based questions from the following subjects:

• • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

6. Exam Pattern: The exam pattern for JEE Main is as follows:

• • Mode of Examination: Online (Computer Based Test) or Offline (Pen and Paper Based Test)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: The maximum marks for the exam vary each year.
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value-based Questions
  • Marking Scheme:
  • For MCQs: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, 0 marks for unattempted questions.
  • For Numerical Value-based Questions: +4 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking for incorrect answers.

7. Exam Syllabus: The syllabus for JEE Main is based on the 10+2 level curriculum of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and various State Boards.

8. Application Process: Candidates need to register online through the official website of JEE Main. The application process includes filling out the application form, uploading scanned images of photograph and signature, and payment of the application fee.

9. Admit Card: Admit cards for the exam are released online on the official website of JEE Main. Candidates need to download and print their admit cards to appear for the exam.

10. Result and Score: The NTA releases the JEE Main result along with the scorecard on its official website. The scorecard contains the candidate’s marks obtained in each subject, overall percentile score, and All India Rank (AIR).

11. Counseling and Admission: Based on the JEE Main score and rank, candidates can apply for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Additionally, JEE Main score is also used for eligibility for JEE Advanced for admission to IITs.

JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination Advanced):

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Candidates must qualify JEE Main and be among the top 2,50,000* (including all categories) candidates in Paper 1 of JEE Main.
  • The candidate must have been born on or after October 1, 1997. There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
  • A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

2. Registration Process:

• • Candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced based on their JEE Main performance need to register online on the official website within the specified time frame.
  • They must provide personal, academic, and contact details during registration.

3. Exam Pattern:

• • JEE Advanced consists of two compulsory papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, each of three hours duration.
  • Both papers are conducted in computer-based test mode (CBT).
  • The question papers are available in English and Hindi languages.
  • The exam tests candidates’ understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • The questions are usually of a higher difficulty level compared to JEE Main.

4. Syllabus:

• • The syllabus for JEE Advanced is based on topics covered in Class 11 and Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • The detailed syllabus is provided on the official website.

5. Marking Scheme:

• • Each question in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is allotted different marks, and there may be negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • The marking scheme may vary from year to year.

6. Result Declaration:

• • The results of JEE Advanced are usually declared in June.
  • The results are available on the official website, and candidates can check their scores and All India Ranks (AIRs).

7. Counseling and Seat Allocation:

• • Candidates who qualify JEE Advanced are eligible for counseling and seat allocation for admission to undergraduate programs in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
  • The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the centralized counseling process for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs based on JEE Advanced ranks.

8. Preparation Tips:

• • Understand the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
  • Practice solving previous years’ question papers and mock tests to understand the exam format and improve time management skills.
  • Focus on conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

JEE Advanced is one of the most competitive exams in India, and securing a good rank opens up opportunities for admission to prestigious engineering programs in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), making it crucial for candidates to prepare diligently and strategically.