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Overview

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is an all-India common engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Formerly managed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), this exam is crucial for admission to undergraduate programs such as BE, B.Tech, and B.Arch. It serves as the gateway to several prestigious institutions, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally and state-funded technical institutions.

Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
Also Known As	NTA JEE Main
Exam Category	Undergraduate
Exam Level	National
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Conducted by	National Testing Agency (NTA)

NEW: The JEE (Main) 2025 examination will be conducted twice (2 times). Read What’s New to learn more.

UPDATE (Sep 3, 2024): Rank vs Percentile analysis for JEE Main 2024 has been released, read JEE Main 2024 Rank vs Percentile.

UPDATE (May 1, 2024): Marks vs Percentile analysis for JEE Main 2024 has been released, read JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile.

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What’s New in JEE Main 2025?

The JEE (Main) 2025 examination will be conducted in two sessions before admissions for the academic year. This new format offers several benefits:

Two Opportunities: Candidates can improve their scores if they do not perform their best in the first attempt, without losing an entire academic year.
First Session Experience: The first session provides initial experience, allowing students to identify and rectify mistakes before the second attempt.
No Long Wait: Candidates who miss the exam due to uncontrollable circumstances will not have to wait a full year to retake it.
Best Score Considered: While candidates are not required to appear in both sessions, if they do, the best NTA score from the two sessions will be used.

Additionally, admissions to AKTU (UPSEE) colleges for Engineering courses will also be based on JEE (Main) ranks.

Marks vs Percentile Series: JEE Main 2024 Marks vs Percentile.

Rank vs Marks Series: JEE Main 2024 Rank vs Percentile | JEE Main 2023 Rank vs Percentile | JEE Main 2022 Rank vs Percentile

The JEE (Main) also serves as an eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced). Candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate programs at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) must first qualify through JEE Main.

About

Mode & Type

Paper 1

Paper	Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Type of Questions	Objective type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test
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Paper 2A

Paper	Paper 2A (B.Arch.)
Subjects	Mathematics – Part I Aptitude Test – Part II Drawing Test – Part III
Type of Questions	Mathematics: Objective type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions Aptitude: Objective type (MCQ) Drawing: Questions to test drawing aptitude
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Part I and Part II) Pen and Paper-Based Test (Part III)
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Paper 2B

Paper	Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Subjects	Mathematics – Part I Aptitude Test – Part II Planning-Based Questions – Part III
Type of Questions	Mathematics: Objective type (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions Aptitude: Objective type (MCQ) Planning-Based: Objective type (MCQ)
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test
Check Paper 2B Pattern

Pattern

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)

The exam has a total duration of 3 hours.
Section A in each subject consists of 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct.
Section B in each subject contains 10 Numerical Value Questions. Candidates have to attempt any 5 questions out of the 10.
For both sections, each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a penalty of 1 mark (-1 mark).
No marks are given for questions that are not attempted.
The exam consists of a total of 90 questions. Candidates can review and change their answers among the 90 questions at any time during the exam.

The no. of questions in each part is as follows:

Subject	No. of questions	Marks
Mathematics	Section A: 20, Section B: 10	100
Physics	Section A: 20, Section B: 10	100
Chemistry	Section A: 20, Section B: 10	100
Total	90	300
Note: In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 5 questions out of 10 in each subject.

Paper 2A (B.Arch.)

The exam has a total duration of 3 hours.
The Mathematics Test will include 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct, and 10 Numerical Value Questions, where each question requires a numerical value as the answer. Candidates have to attempt any 5 out of the 10 Numerical Value Questions.
The Aptitude Test will consist of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct.
For both MCQs and Numerical Value Questions, each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a penalty of 1 mark (-1 mark).
The Drawing Test is a pen-and-paper-based test worth 100 marks and includes 2 questions to assess drawing aptitude.
No marks are awarded for questions that are not attempted.
The exam consists of a total of 82 questions.

The no. of questions in each part is as follows:

Subject	No. of questions	Marks
Mathematics	Section A: 20, Section B: 10	100
Aptitude Test	50	200
Drawing Test	02	100
Total	82	400
Note: In Section B of Mathematics, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10.

Paper 2B (B.Planning)

The exam has a total duration of 3 hours.
The Mathematics Test will include 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct, and 10 Numerical Value Questions, where each question requires a numerical value as the answer. Candidates have to attempt any 5 out of the 10 Numerical Value Questions.
The Aptitude Test will consist of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct.
The Planning Test will consist of 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with four options, only one of which is correct.
For both MCQs and Numerical Value Questions, each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a penalty of 1 mark (-1 mark).
No marks are awarded for questions that are not attempted.
The exam consists of a total of 105 questions.

The no. of questions in each part is as follows:

Subject	No. of questions	Marks
Mathematics	Section A: 20, Section B: 10	100
Aptitude Test	50	200
Planning Test	25	100
Total	105	400
Note: In Section B of Mathematics, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10.

Medium

Language	Examination Centres
English	All Examination Centres
English and Hindi	All Examination Centres in India
English and Assamese	Examination Centres in Assam
English and Bengali	Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
English and Gujarati	Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
English and Kannada	Examination Centres in Karnataka
English and Marathi	Examination Centres in Maharashtra
English and Malayalam	Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English and Odia	Examination Centres in Odisha
English and Punjabi	Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi-NCR
English and Tamil	Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
English and Telugu	Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
English and Urdu	All Examination Centres in India

Note: The language option for the question paper should be selected while filling out the Application Form online. It cannot be changed after submission.

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Schedule

Dates of Examination – Session 1	To be Announced; Expected: January 2025
Dates of Examination – Session 2	To be Announced; Expected: April 2025
Timings	1st Shift: 0900-1200 Hours, 2nd Shift: 1500-1800 Hours
Duration	3 Hours
Note: Those candidates who wish to appear for B.Arch as well as B.Planning will have the duration of examination 3.30 hrs.

Eligibility

Age Limit

There’s no age limit for appearing in the JEE (Main) examination.

Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination

Only candidates who have passed their Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination in 2023 or 2024 are eligible.
Alternatively, candidates who are appearing in their Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination in 2025 are also eligible.
Candidates who appeared in the Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination in 2022, did not pass in 2022, but passed in 2023 are not eligible.
Note: For admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination is also considered. You can check that criterion here.

Subjects in Qualifying Examination

Candidates must have taken at least five subjects in Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination to be eligible.
For B.E./B.Tech. courses, candidates must have passed Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
For B.Arch./B.Planning courses, candidates must have passed Class 12 or any equivalent qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Syllabus

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Sample Questions

Mock Test

The official mock test is made available to candidates appearing for JEE Main.
Candidates can take the mock test to understand the pattern of the computer-based test and familiarize themselves with the interface.
The mock test is for practice purposes only.
Mock tests are available to candidates via National Test Abhyas, accessible on the website and the Play Store.

Practice Test

NTA will set up Test Practice Centres to help candidates practice and become comfortable with taking a Computer-based Test (CBT).
This facility is completely free of cost.
Candidates can register on the NTA website to find a convenient centre near their location for practice.

Past Question Papers

See previous year Question Papers and Answers here.

Fees

Fees for JEE Main 2025 is yet to be announced; for reference, the JEE Main 2024 fees is as follows:

For examination centre opted in India

One Paper Only (Paper-1 or Paper-2 or Paper-3)

General – Boys	₹1,000
Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Boys	₹900
General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Girls	₹800
SC/ST/PWD – All	₹500
Third Gender	₹500

Multiple Papers

General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Boys	₹2,000
General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Girls	₹1,600
SC/ST/PWD – All	₹1,000
Third Gender	₹1,000

For examination centre opted in a Foreign country

One Paper Only (Paper-1 or Paper-2 or Paper-3)

General – Boys	₹5,000
Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Boys	₹4,500
General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Girls	₹4,000
SC/ST/PWD – All	₹2,500
Third Gender	₹3,000

Multiple Papers

General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Boys	₹10,000
General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) – Girls	₹8,000
SC/ST/PWD – All	₹5,000
Transgender	₹5,000

Registration

Registrations for the JEE (Main) examination are expected to begin in November 2024 for Session-1 and in February 2025 for Session-2.
The last date to apply is expected to be in December 2024 for Session-1 and in March 2025 for Session-2. Exact dates will be announced later.
Candidates will have the option to apply for only one session during the initial registration window.
Candidates will have the opportunity to apply for the other session when the application window reopens.
NEW: Check detailed steps for filling Application Form here.

Application Procedure

Procedure

NEW: Check detailed steps for filling Application Form here.

The aspiring candidate should provide all required details and choose a password while filling out the Online Application. After successful submission of the data, an Application Number will be generated, which will be used for subsequent logins.
Once registered, the candidate must upload scanned images of their photograph and signature.
The candidate is then required to pay the Examination Fee, which can be done via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm.
After payment, an Acknowledgement Page will be generated. Candidates are advised to save it for future reference.

Note

The scanned photograph should be in color or black-and-white, with 80% of the face visible (including ears) against a white background. The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format.
The entire application process is online; therefore, candidates are not required to send any documents to NTA.

Application Correction

Candidates are advised to exercise utmost care when filling out the Application Form.
Candidates will have the opportunity to correct any errors in their application in December 2024 for Session-I. Exact dates will be announced later.
NTA will not entertain any corrections submitted by Post, Fax, WhatsApp, Email, or in person.

Slot Booking

Candidates will not have the option to choose a specific date or session for the JEE Main entrance examination.
The allocation of Centre, Date, and Shift will be done randomly by NTA using computer software, after the closure of the Application Form.

Note

While filling the Application form, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice. The efforts will be made to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application form.
Please note that due to administrative reasons, a different city in a nearby area may be allotted.
The choice of Centre Cities will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only.

Admit Card

Admit cards for the JEE (Main) exam will be available as per the notified schedule.
A printed copy of the downloaded admit card must be produced at the time of examination.
If there are any discrepancies in the e-Admit Card, such as incorrect candidate details, photograph, or signature, the candidate should immediately contact the NTA Helpline.

Candidate Responses

Candidates’ responses recorded during the exam will be available for viewing, downloading, and printing on the JEE (Main) website.
Candidates can access their response copies as per the notified schedule.

Answer Keys

Answer keys for the Computer-Based Examination will be available on the JEE (Main) website according to the notified schedule.
Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer can challenge the answer keys online before the deadline, with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200 per question.
If a question is found to be incorrect for any reason, marks will be awarded to all candidates for MCQ questions and only to those who attempted the question for Numerical Type questions.
The processing fee is non-refundable.

Re-Checking

There is no provision for revaluation or rechecking of the result.

Score / Result

The JEE (Main) exam scores will be released according to the notified schedule.
The scores will consist of Percentile Scores (NTA Scores), reflecting the relative performance of all candidates who appeared for the exam in that session.
The exam result will include four NTA scores: one for each subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) and a Total score for the session.
The All India Rank and category ranks will be declared after the results from both sessions are compiled. For the overall Merit List/Ranking, the higher Total NTA score from the two sessions will be taken into account.
The JEE (Main) result will determine eligibility for the JEE (Advanced). You can check the JEE (Advanced) eligibility criteria here.
Score/rank cards will not be mailed to candidates. They should download their score/rank cards from the JEE (Main) website.

Admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs

Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs participating through the Central Seat Allocation Board will be based on the All India Rank, provided the candidate has achieved at least 75% marks in the 12th class examination OR is in the top 20 percentile of their respective Board’s 12th class exam.
For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying criterion is a minimum of 65% marks in the 12th class examination.
For detailed information on the Performance Criteria in Class XII for admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, you can read more here.
JEE (Main) counselling will be conducted online by JoSAA and CSAB in multiple rounds. Candidates must register, submit their preferences for colleges and courses, and will be allocated seats based on their choices, rank, category, and availability of seats.

Important Dates

January 2025 Exam
Start of filling of Online forms	TBA; Expected: November 2024
Last Date for Online submission of Application	TBA; Expected: December 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment	TBA; Expected: December 2024
Correction in Application Form	TBA; Expected: December 2024
Announcement of Examination City	TBA; Expected: 2nd week of January 2025
Availability of Admit Card	TBA; Expected: 3 days before examination date
JEE Main Jan Exam	TBA; Expected: January 2025
Display of Answer Key	TBA; Expected: February 2025
Answer Key Objection Window	TBA; Expected: February 2025
Declaration of JEE (Main) Result	TBA; Expected: February 2025
April 2025 Exam
Start of filling of Online forms	TBA; Expected: February 2025
Last Date for Online submission of Application	TBA; Expected: March 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	TBA; Expected: March 2025
Correction in Application Form	TBA; Expected: March 2025
Announcement of Examination City	TBA; Expected: 3rd week of March 2025
Availability of Admit Card	TBA; Expected: 3 days before examination date
JEE Main Apr Exam	TBA; Expected: April 2025
Display of Answer Key	TBA; Expected: April 2025
Declaration of JEE (Main) Result	TBA; Expected: April 2025

Important Information

Materials to be brought on the day of examination:

Admit card (along with Self Declaration Undertaking)
One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in Online Application Form)
Identity Proof
Ball Point Pen
PWD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming relaxation under the PwD category
For Paper-2 Drawing Test: Geometry box set, pencils, erasers, and colour pencils or crayons.

Rough Work:

All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the centre in the Examination Room/Hall.
Candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall after completion of the test.

Contact Information

Candidates can contact NTA through written communication, phone, or email.

NTA Contact Information
Address	National Testing Agency 1st Floor, NSIC-MDBP Building Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020
Helpline	011-69227700, 011-40759000
Email	jeemain@nta.ac.in

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