About Exam - JEE-Advanced - Q&I

1. Brief

Target Field

  • Engineering

Tentative Month(s)

  • May to June

Duration

  • Paper 1 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
3 Hours (9am-12pm)
  • Paper 2 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
3 Hours (2:30pm-5:30pm)

Eligible Candidates

  • Performance in JEE Main- Candidates should secure a position in the top 2.5 lakh successful candidates in JEE Main taking the respective reservations into consideration
  • Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 students who appeared in JEE Mains.

Applicants

  • Around 1.8 lakhs in JEE Advanced 2023

Exam Medium

  • JEE-Advanced is conducted in two languages, Hindi and English.

Subjects

  • Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Age Limit

  • Candidates must be below 25 years of age at the time of the exam. There is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. For JEE Advanced 2024, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories must have been born on or after October 1, 1994.

Question Type

  • The question papers include questions that assesses candidate’s understanding, reasoning, and analytical abilities.

Mode of Exam

  • Computer Based Test

Number of attempts

  • 2 consecutive years

Exam authority & website

What is JEE Advanced Exam?

The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced), commonly known as JEE (Advanced), is utilised for admitting students to various undergraduate programs at IITs and seven other centrally funded institutes, including the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), and Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy (IIPE).

IITs offer undergraduate programs that lead to Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s, or Bachelor-Master Dual Degrees in Engineering, Sciences, or Architecture through JEE (Advanced). Students enrolled in dual degree programs receive both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree upon successful completion of the course content. Students pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree at select IITs also have the option of pursuing B.Tech. (Honors) and/or B.Tech. with Minors.
Students pursuing a dual degree may also choose to pursue a minor. Additionally, B.Tech. students at several IITs have the option of pursuing an interdisciplinary dual degree, which involves obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one department and a master’s degree in another.
Under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB), the seven Zonal Coordinating IITs conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) to evaluate a candidate’s performance. Admission to the Bachelor’s and Integrated Programs is based on the JEE-Advanced score.

JEE Advanced Exam Papers

The JEE Advanced exam is further divided into two papers :

  • Paper 1 (Maths, Physics, Chemistry): 3 hours(9 am to 12 pm)
  • Paper 2(Maths, Physics, Chemistry): 3 hours(2:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

Subject Combinations Required to Qualify

JEE Advanced exam performance is the basis of admission to various courses in engineering in all IITs

The subject combination requirements for attempting JEE is as follows:

Course Required Criteria based on Class 12th / Equivalent qualifying Examination
B.E/ B.Tech. Passed qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject.

 

Exam Paper Pattern

In 2021 the JEE Main exam paper pattern changed as detailed in the table below:

Paper & Course Exam Pattern
Paper 1 – B.E./ B.Tech.  All subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Math) divided into Section A & B.

  • Section A had 20 MCQs in each subject, there was negative marking of -1 marks for every incorrect answer and +4 marks for every correct answer.
  • Section B had Questions with answers to be filled in as a numerical value. Candidates had to attempt any 5 questions out of 10. There was no negative marking for this Section.

 

Exam Mode & Sessions

JEE Advanced is conducted only in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It consists of two papers, each of 3 hours’ duration, containing questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JEE Advanced periodically alters the pattern and the nature of the questions. The actual nature of the question paper is explained in the instructions provided to the students on their computer screens during the test. JEE Advanced consistently designs the paper to evaluate students’ comprehension and analytical abilities.

 

Paper & Course Exam Mode Frequency
Paper 1 – B.E./ B.Tech.  Online Three sessions each in February, and March and four sessions each in July and August 2021 in two shifts.

2. Eligibility Criteria

What are the eligibility criteria for appearing for JEE Main exam?

All candidates must simultaneously meet the following five criteria to be eligible for JEE Advanced:

Criteria Details
Performance in JEE Main Candidates should secure a position in the top 2.5 lakh successful candidates in JEE Main taking the respective reservations into consideration.
Age Limit Candidates must be below 25 years of age at the time of the exam. There is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. For JEE Advanced 2024, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories must have been born on or after October 1, 1994.
Qualifying Exam Candidates should have passed the class 12th or equivalent exam.
Subjects in Qualifying Exam 
Passed qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject.
Qualifying Marks No minimum marks. However, should have passed class 12 or equivalent exam. Should have secured 75% in class 12 or equivalent exam or should have been within the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
Nationality Must be a citizen of India, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs can also apply.
No. of attempts A candidate is allowed a maximum of two attempts in two consecutive years. Attempts can be made in the year of their 12th exam and the consecutive year thereafter.
Appearance in Class 12th or Equivalent Exam Candidates should have successfully passed the class 12th or an equivalent examination.
Earlier Admission in IITs Candidates should not have been admitted or accepted a seat through JOSSA counseling for admission to any IIT.
Reservation OBC (Non creamy layer )candidates: 27% reservation

SC candidates: 15% reservation

ST candidates: 7.5% reservation

PwD (with more than 40% disability) candidates: 5% reservation

GEN-EWS candidates: 10% reservation

Women candidates: Almost all engineering colleges in India reserve a minimum 5% of seats for women candidates

3. Important dates

EVENTS DATES
Online Registration for JEE(Advanced) 2024 Sunday, April 21, 2024(10:00 IST)
to
Tuesday, April 30, 2024(17:00 IST)
Last date for fee payment of registered candidates Monday, May 06, 2024 (17:00 IST)
Admit Card available for downloading Friday, May 17, 2024(10:00 IST)
to
Sunday, May 26, 2024(2:30 IST)
Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates (candidates with less than 40%) disability and having difficulty in writing Saturday, May 25, 2024
JEE (Advanced) 2024 Examination Sunday, May 26, 2024
Paper 1: 09:00 – 12:00 IST
Paper 2: 14:30 – 17:30 IST
Copy of candidate responses to be available on the JEE(Advanced) 2024 website Friday, May 31, 2024 (17:00 IST)
Online display of provisional answer keys Sunday, June 02, 2024 (10:00 IST)
Feedback and comments on provisional answer keys Sunday, June 2, 2024(10:00 IST)
to
Monday, June 3, 2024(17:00 IST)
Online declaration of final answer key and Results of JEE (Advanced) 2024 Sunday, June 09, 2024 (10:00 IST)
Tentative Start of Joint Seat Allocation (g(JoSAA) 2024 Process Monday, June 10, 2024 (17:00 IST)
Online display of provisional answer keys Sunday, June 02, 2024 (10:00 IST)

4. Application Process

  1. Registration – Register online on the official website(JEE Advanced Official Website)
  2. Application Form – Fill in the required details, including personal, academic, and contact information.
  3. Document Upload – Upload scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents.
  4. Application Fee – Pay the application fee online through various modes.
  5. Admit Card – Download the admit card when released by the authorities.

5. Cut off

To qualify the JEE Advanced candidates must satisfy the minimum subject-wise and aggregate qualifying marks. Qualifying marks are different for different categories. It varies every year and is released after the declaration of results.

Rank List Max. Marks in each subject Min. Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List(CRL) 8 86
OBC-NCL Rank List 7 77
GEN-EWS Rank List 7 77
SC Rank List 4 43
ST Rank List 4 43
Common-PwD Rank List (CRL-PwD) 4 43
OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List 4 43
GEN-EWS-PwD Rank List 4 43
SC-PwD Rank list 4 43
ST-PwD Rank list 4 43
Preparatory Course(PC) Rank List 2 22

6. Counselling

JEE Advanced counselling is the process of seat allocation to qualified candidates for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs offered by the IITs and other participating institutions. The counselling process is conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

JoSAA conducts the centralized counseling process for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates need to fill in their choices of courses and institutes. Seats are allocated based on merit, choices filled, and seat availability. After seat allocation, candidates need to report to the allocated institute for document verification.

7. Preparation Procedure

Understand the Syllabus – Have a clear understanding of the JEE Advanced syllabus to the topic level.

Conceptual Clarity – Focus on building strong fundamentals and conceptual clarity in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Regular Practice – Practice regularly with previous year’s papers and mock tests.

Time Management – Develop effective time management skills during the exam.

Revision – Regularly revise key concepts and formulas.

Seek Guidance – Clarify doubts by seeking guidance from teachers, peers, or online resources.

Health and Well-being – Take care of physical and mental well-being during the preparation period.

Analyzing Mistakes – Analyze mistakes made in practice tests and work on improving them.

Stay Positive – Maintain a positive attitude and believe in your abilities.

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