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JEE Main 2024 Application Form (Out), Deleted Syllabus PDF, Dates, Eligibility, Question Paper, Cut off, Marks vs Rank

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JEE Main 2024 Application Form is out on jeemain.nta.ac.in. The last date of JEE Mains form 2024 is November 30. Candidates are required to create a DigiLocker account or use their Aadhar enrollment number to register for JEE Mains 2024. 

Scanned copies of the photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format and caste certificates in PDF format are required at the time of JEE Mains registration Check JEE Main 2024 Photo size Guidelines

NTA has released a reduced JEE Main Syllabus 2024 PDF. 11 chapters from Physics, Chemistry and Maths have been deleted keeping in mind the reduction in syllabus across various boards and CBSE NCERT for Class 11 and 12. Check JEE Main deleted syllabus 2024

JEE Main 2024 session 1 exam date is January 24 to February 1, 2024 and session 2 exam date is April 1 to April 15, 2024. Check JEE Main 2024 Exam Date

Candidates who have passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 2022, 2023. or 2024 are eligible to apply. There is no age limit in JEE Mains. General/ OBC candidates require a minimum 75% marks in Class 12th (65% for SC/ST candidates) or must be among top 20 percentile students in board exam. Check JEE Main top 20 percentile

JEE Mains is held online as a computer-based test. Candidates are required to solve 75 questions out of 90 in 180 minutes (3 hours) for B.Tech paperCheck Latest JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern

Class 11th chapters in JEE syllabus carry a weightage of 40% and Class 12th chapters carry a weightage of 60% in the exam.

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Candidates must aim for 85+ marks to get 90 percentile in JEE Mains. For admission to CSE at top 10 NITs, candidates must aim for JEE Mains rank below 5000. Check JEE Main Marks vs Percentile


JEE Main Exam Dates

JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates

NTA has announced JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 1 and Session 2. Candidates can also check the schedule for JEE Main 2024 January and April Sessions registration below. 

JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates Session 1

Events Dates
JEE Main 2024 Notification November 1, 2023
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Date November 1, 2023
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Last Date November 30, 2023 (9 PM)
JEE Main 2024 Form Correction Date December 2023
JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip Date 2nd week of January 2024
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card Date 3 days before the exam
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date January 24, 2024 to February 1, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Date 1st week of February 2024
JEE Main 2024 Result Date February 12, 2024

JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates Session 2

Events Dates
JEE Main 2024 Notification November 1, 2023
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Date February 2, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Last Date March 2, 2024 (9 PM)
JEE Main 2024 Form Correction Date March 2024
JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip Date 3rd week of March 2024
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card Date 3 days before the exam
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date April 1, 2024 to April 15, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Date 3rd week of April 2024
JEE Main 2024 Result Date April 25, 2024

What is JEE Mains?

JEE Main or the Joint Entrance Examination is a national-level test conducted for B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Planning admission at NIT, IIIT and GFTI. JEE Mains also acts as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. 

What is JEE Main Exam?

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JEE Main 2024 Video: All about JEE Deleted Syllabus

JEE Main 2024 Exam Highlights

JEE Main Full Form Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
JEE Main Conducted By JEE Apex Board (JAB) on behalf of NTA
JEE Main Exam Mode Computed-Based Test (Pen and paper-based for Drawing section in B.Arch)
JEE Main Duration 3 hours (3.5 hours for both –B.Arch and B. Planning)
JEE Main Exam Frequency Twice a year (January and April Sessions)
JEE Main Total Applicants 11,13,325
Official Website jeemain.nta.ac.in
Papers 3 – B.E/B.Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning
Total Marks B.E/B.Tech –300; B.Arch –400; B. Planning- 400
Total Questions Asked B.E/B.Tech – 90; B.Arch – 82; B. Planning- 105
Total Questions to be Answered B.E/B.Tech – 75; B.Arch – 77; B. Planning- 100
Marking Scheme 4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; 0 for Unanswered questions
Medium of paper 13 languages- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Helpline 0120-6895200

JEE Mains 2024 Latest Updates

  • November 2, 2023: NTA begins JEE Main 2024 registration. A detailed notification along with syllabus PDF, information brochure and official website has been released at jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • September 19, 2023: In an official announcement, NTA has announced the dates for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 and Session 2. Session 1 will begin on January 24 and Session 2 on April 1. Read More

(Source: NTA official website, nta.nic.in) 


JEE Main Eligibility

JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria

As per JEE Main 2024 eligibility criteria, applicants must have obtained at least 75% (65% for SC/ST candidates) in their respective board exams to qualify for admission to IIITs or NITs.
  • There is no age limit for JEE Main 2024. However, only the candidates who have passed Class 12th in 2022, 2023 or are appearing in 2024 are eligible irrespective of their age.
  • The candidates must have passed the senior secondary (10+2) test with the top 5 grades in 5 courses, including math, physics, and chemistry.
  • Candidates for B.E./B.Tech programs must have earned at least five passing grades in their senior secondary exams, with Physics and Mathematics serving as requirements and Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or any other technical vocational topic serving as an option.
  • Candidates for B.Arch must successfully complete their senior secondary schooling with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as
  • Candidates for the B.Plan should have completed their 12th-level exams with Mathematics as a required subject.
  • The candidates must have received at least the passing marks in the exam, even though there may be other requirements regarding the minimum grades attained.
Particulars Details
Age limit No age limit
Qualifying exam 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board.
Year of passing the qualifying exam Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations in 2022, 2023 or are appearing.
Mandatory Subjects Mathematics
Physics Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject

JEE Main Top 20 Percentile

As per JEE Main eligibility, candidates require 75% in Class 12th or should be among the top 20 percentile students in their board exams. Top 20 percentile means that the candidate is among the top 20% students in the board exams or are ahead of 80% of the students. JEE Main top 20 percentile for some of the board exams have been mentioned below. This JEE Main top 20 percentile is the cut off marks out of 500 (total marks in board exam)

Board Top 20 percentile for IIT Top 20 percentile for NIT
CBSE General- 431
OBC- 418
SC- 397
ST- 377
PwD- 377
General- 420
OBC- 412
SC- 382
ST- 372
PwD- 372
ISC General- 444
OBC- 432
SC- 418
ST- 378
PwD- 378
General- 446
OBC- 433
SC- 420
ST- 379
PwD- 379
Bihar Board General- 343
OBC- 317
SC- 310
ST- 310
PwD- 310
General- 343
OBC- 317
SC- 310
ST- 310
PwD- 310
UP Board General- 369
OBC- 362
SC- 348
ST- 333
PwD- 333
General- 369
OBC- 362
SC- 348
ST- 333
PwD- 333

People Also Ask

What is JEE Mains 75 criteria?

JEE Mains 75 criteria is one of the eligibility criteria for admissions. According to JEE Main eligibility 2024, General/ OBC candidates require a minimum 75% in class 12th (65% for SC/ ST students) to be eligible for B.Tech admissions to IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI. Additionally, students failing to meet the 75% criteria need to be among the top 20 percentile students to be eligible for admission. JEE Main top 20 percentile for CBSE Class 12th is 436 and 420 (out of 500 marks) while JEE Main top 20 percentile for ISC is 452 and 446 (out of 500 marks) for IITs and NIT+System respectively for the General category.

Does JEE Mains accept improvement marks?

Yes, improvement marks are accepted for JEE Mains. However, candidates appearing for JEE Main to qualify through the top 20 percentile cut off criteria need to submit the scores for all the required subjects, in the particular year. 

For example, the top 20 percentile cut off for the academic year 2022–23 will be considered for candidates who appeared in Class 12 boards in 2023. But candidates who appeared in Class 12 exams for the first time in 2022 and wish to (or have to) reappear for improvement, must reappear in all the subjects. For such candidates, the top 20 percentile cut off for 2023 will be considered.

What is the State code of eligibility for JEE Mains?

The State Code of Eligibility is the code of the state from where a candidate has passed Class 12 or equivalent exam. For example, if a candidate has appeared for Class 12 boards from an Institution situated in New Delhi but is a resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, then the candidate’s State code of eligibility is Delhi and not Uttar Pradesh.


JEE Main 2024 Attempts

  • The number of attempts permitted for JEE Main is limited to three. It means that if a candidate fails to pass JEE main in the first attempt, he or she can take the next two exams.
  • Candidates appearing for both the sessions of the same academic year is considered a single attempt and the best of the two scores is used for assigning the ranks.

JEE Main Registration

JEE Main 2024 Application Form

JEE Main 2024 registration has had a slight change. This year, candidates are required to fill jeemain.nta.nic.in Online Application using one of the below options- 

  • DigiLocker Account, or
  • Academic Bank of Credits ID (ABC ID), or
  • Passport Number, or
  • PAN Card, or
  • Aadhaar Enrolment Number, or
  • Non-Indian Passport Number.

Candidates can either create or login using one of the given options to register for JEE Main 2024. Candidates also require scanned photograph with name and date and scanned signature on a white page within the 3.5 x 1.5 cm box size are the documents required to fill JEE Main 2024 Application Form.

jeemain.ntaonline.in

jeemain.ntaonline.in is the official JEE Main 2024 registration link. Candidates must apply online for JEE Mains 2024 through the official website, jeemain.ntaonline.in 2024. Candidates can check all the required information regarding JEE Main 2024 registration through jeemain.ntaonline.in, incuding the application fee, instructions for JEE Main 2024 login password, application fee payment mode, etc. 

Document Required for JEE Mains 2024

  • You must have your most recent passport-sized scanned photo on hand.
  • Your Class 10 and 12 certificates must be scanned.
  • Get your signature scanned immediately.
  • Along with a scanned copy of your Aadhaar card, you also need its number.

JEE Main 2024 Application Fee

You may now be interested in learning about the fee for JEE Main 2024 application form. The application fees for JEE Main 2024 are listed below.

Papers Gender In India (In INR) Outside India (in INR)
Male Female Third-Gender Male Female Third-Gender
Paper 1- B.E./B.Tech or
Paper 2A- B.Arch or
Paper 2B- B.Planning
General 1000 800 500 5000 4000 3000
EWS/ OBC-NCL 900 800 500 4500 4000 3000
SC/ST/ PwD 500 500 500 2500 2500 3000
Paper 1- B.E./B.Tech + Paper 2A- B.Arch or
Paper 1- B.E./B.Tech + Paper 2B- B.Planning or
Paper 1- B.E./B.Tech + Paper 2A- B.Arch + Paper 2A- B.Arch or
Paper 2A- B.Arch + Paper 2A- B.Arch
General/ EWS/ OBC-NCL 2000 1600 1000 10000 8000 5000
SC/ST/ PwD 1000 1000 1000 5000 5000 5000

JEE Main 2024 application Fee Mode of Payment

  • The application fee can be paid via online payment gateways using Debit Card/Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • Candidates can also pay the application fee by cash using e-challan at any of the ICICI, Canara, and Syndicate Banks.

How to Fill JEE Main 2024 Application Form?

Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2024 in three simple steps- Register Online, Fill Application Form and Pay the Application Fee. To fill JEE Main 2024 Application Form candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps-

  • To apply for the JEE Main Exam 2024, go to the page "Apply for JEE Main Exam."
  • Fill in the necessary information, such as exam-related information, medical, mailing, academic, and Guardian information, among other things.
  • One by one, upload the scanned images according to the guidelines.
  • Pay the application fee using a debit/credit card or an e-challan from Canara/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI Bank in the payment gateway portion.
  • NTA has made the annual family income as a mandatory field in JEE Main 2024 Application Form.
  • Candidates have also been given an option to add their AADHAR Number in the application form.
  • Once the candidate has successfully filled JEE Main 2024 Application Form, the confirmation page is sent to the registered email of the candidate.

Aadhaar Enrollment Number

An Aadhaar Enrollment Number, also known as an Enrollment ID (EID), is a unique 28-digit number generated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) during the Aadhaar enrollment process. You can find your EID on the top of the acknowledgment slip you receive after completing the Aadhaar enrollment process. 

Candidates must note that an Aadhaar Enrollment Number is not your Aadhaar Number. To register for JEE Mains 2024 you require your Aadhaar Enrollment Number (EID) and not your Aadhaar Number.

How to retrieve your Aadhaar Enrollment Number for JEE Main 2024 Registration?

To retrieve your Aadhaar Enrollment Number for JEE Main 2024 registration you can follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official website of UIDAI at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
  • Locate and click on the link to Retrieve EID / Aadhaar number. 
  • On the new window, first select Enrollment ID and enter the required details- Your Name and Mobile Number/ Email ID linked with your Aadhaar Card. 
  • Enter the captcha code and Submit. 
  • An OTP will be sent to your registered number or email entered. 
  • Enter the OTP and submit. 
  • Your Aadhaar Enrollment Number will be sent to your registered mobile number or email.

JEE Main 2024 Form Correction

  • Candidates who have successfully registered for JEE Main 2024 can visit the official website to make edits to their submitted application form with a payment of additional fees through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI and PayTM
  • Candidates must, however, note that details such as Mobile No, Email Address, Permanent Address, and Correspondence Address CANNOT be edited.
  • Additionally, candidates appearing for JEE Main 2024 Phase 1 and applying for Phase 2 can only make changes to their Course (Paper), Medium of Question Paper, Examination Cities and Additional Fee Payment (if applicable). The detailed notification for JEE Main 2024 Form Correction PDF will be updated here once released.

How many students appeared for JEE Mains 2023?

11,13,325 candidates appeared for JEE Mains 2023 exam meanwhile, a total of 11,62,398 students had registered for the exam. As per the jeemain.nta.nic.in 2023 result PDF, 8,23,967 candidates appeared for Session 1 exam, 8,83,372 candidates appeared for Session 2 and 5,94,013 candidates appeared for both Session 1 and Session 2. 11,13,325 candidates were the unique students who appeared in both the JEE Mains session.

Sessions Registered Candidates Appeared Candidates
Session 1 (Jan) only 860064 823967
Session 2 (April) only 931510 883372
Both Session 1 and Session 2 629000 594013
Unique candidates in Session 1 and 2 1162398 1113325

(Source: JEE Main 2023 Result PDF @jeemain.nta.nic.in)

How many students appeared for JEE Mains? Past year Trends

The section below shows the number of students who appeared for JEE Mains through the last 5 years. The details include the number of unique students who appeared for both Session 1 and Session 2.

How many students appeared for JEE Mains?

JEE Main Syllabus

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus PDF

The syllabus of JEE Main 2024 is based on the updated NCERT Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry curriculum for classes 11 and 12. Candidates can download JEE Main 2024 syllabus PDF from the website jeemain.nta.ac.in once released. The syllabus covers a weightage of approximately 40% from Class 11th and 60% from Class 12.

  • JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) covers topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2A (B.Arch) covers topics from Aptitude, Drawing, and Mathematics.
  • While that for Paper 2B (B.Planning) covers topics of Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning-based questions

JEE Main Reduced Syllabus 2024

NTA has released JEE Main 2024 syllabus PDF. Keeping in mind the reduction in syllabus across national and state boards and NCERT, NTA has also reduced JEE Main Syllabus. Certain chapters across Physics, Chemistry and Maths have been removed. 

11 chapters have been deleted from JEE Main syllabus along with several other topics. 8 chapters have been deleted from JEE Chemistry, 2 from Maths and 1 from Physics. 

  • The deleted syllabus from JEE Chemistry is- 
    • Surface Chemistry, 
    • States of Matter, 
    • Metallurgy, 
    • s-Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals),
    • Hydrogen,
    • Environmental Chemistry,
    • Polymers,
    • Chemistry In Everyday Life
  • The deleted syllabus from JEE Physics is-
    • Communication Systems
  • The deleted syllabus from JEE Maths is-
    • Mathematical Reasoning
    • Mathematical Induction

Candidates can find the list of deleted topics from JEE Main Chemistry, Physics and Maths here. Collegedunia has provided a comprehensive list of all deleted topics and chapters from JEE Mains 2024.

JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus

JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus

JEE Main 2024 Maths Syllabus

JEE Main 2024 B.Arch Syllabus

The syllabus for JEE Main 2024 B.Arch Mathematics section is the same as the engineering paper. The Aptitude and Drawing syllabus has been listed below.

  • Aptitude-
    • Awareness of persons. Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and Build-envirounmentVisusalising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings.
    • Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects.
    • Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal)
    • Three-dimensional Perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.
    • Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of plans, elevations, and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
  • Drawing-
    • Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.)
    • Landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main 2024 B.Planning Syllabus

The aptitude and mathematics section of JEE Main 2024 B.Planning syllabus is the same as B.Arch syllabus. The syllabus for Planning has been listed below.

  • General Awareness
  • Social Sciences
  • Thinking Skills

JEE Main Chapter wise Weightage

Each section In JEE Main Question Paper, has an equal weightage of 33.33%. However, some chapters in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics have a higher weightage as compared to other chapters. With the help of JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage, candidates can know the topics and sub-topics carrying a higher weightage in the exam. The section below covers JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for the previous year (2023). The number of questions mentioned in each of the chapter-wise weightage analysis is the total of questions asked across several exam sessions. Check JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Physics

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Physics
Chapter Total Questions in Jan Session Total Questions in April Session
Current Electricity 23 25
Gravitation 18 21
Electrostatics 21 16
Magnetic Effects of Current 23 12
Ray Optics 14 19
Thermodynamics 21 9
Rotational Motion 15 10
Semiconductors 12 13
Work Power Energy 9 16
Alternating Current 16 8
Dual Nature of Matter 13 11
Motion In One Dimension 11 13
Atomic Physics 12 11
Mechanical Properties of Fluids 9 14
Oscillations 12 11
Communication System 10 12
Electromagnetic Induction 6 16
Laws of Motion 15 7
Waves and Sound 8 12
Capacitance 7 12
Mechanical Properties of Solids 10 9
Motion In Two Dimensions 8 11
Nuclear Physics 9 10
Units and Dimensions 12 7
Wave Optics 12 6
Electromagnetic Waves 8 9
Kinetic Theory of Gases 6 11
Center of Mass & Collision 9 5
Mathematics in Physics 4 8
Magnetic Properties of Matter 0 9
Thermal Properties of Matter 3 6
Experimental Physics 4 1

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Chemistry

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Chemistry
Chapter Total Questions in Jan Session Total Questions in April Session
Coordination Compounds 20 30
General Organic Chemistry 21 22
s-Block Elements 18 16
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure 10 22
Structure of Atom 14 15
p-Block (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) 15 13
Thermodynamics 9 19
Chemical Kinetics 15 12
Solutions 15 12
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 14 13
d- & f-Block Elements 16 9
Amines 11 13
Electrochemistry 13 11
Hydrocarbons 13 9
Alcohols Phenols & Ethers 7 14
Environmental Chemistry 9 12
Isolation of Metals 12 9
Hydrogen 12 9
Surface Chemistry 9 12
Aldehydes & Ketones 12 8
Biomolecules 12 8
Redox Reactions 9 11
Periodicity 9 9
Ionic Equilibrium 11 7
Chemical Equilibrium 9 5
Chemistry in Everyday Life 11 3
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes 6 8
p-Block (Group 13 & 14) 7 5
Solid State 6 6
Polymers 3 8
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives 5 3
States of Matter 3 5
Practical Chemistry 4 2

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Mathematics

JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage Mathematics
Chapter Total Questions in Jan Session Total Questions in April Session
Three Dimensional Geometry 35 37
Binomial Theorem 23 27
Sequences and Series 22 24
Vector Algebra 23 20
Permutation Combination 20 20
Definite Integration 24 13
Functions 20 13
Matrices 15 13
Probability 14 13
Area Under Curves 14 12
Application of Derivatives 13 12
Complex Number 11 13
Differential Equations 11 13
Mathematical Reasoning 12 12
Sets and Relations 8 14
Statistics 10 12
Straight Lines 10 11
Determinants 8 12
Circle 9 9
Quadratic Equation 10 8
Ellipse 5 6
Parabola 7 4
Indefinite Integration 2 8
Inverse Trigonometric Functions 8 2
Limits 5 5
Differentiation 6 3
Hyperbola 5 4
Continuity and Differentiability 2 6
Trigonometric Ratios & Identities 4 3
Properties of Triangles 1 5
Basic of Mathematics 1 3
Trigonometric Equations 2 1
Heights and Distances 0 2

JEE Main Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 is conducted separately in three Papers, Paper 1 for B.E./ B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch and Paper 2B for B.Planning. The exam is conducted online as a computer-based test except for the Drawing section which is held as a pen-and-paper test.

NTA conducts JEE Main exam in 13 languages, English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Parameters JEE Main 2024 B.Tech Pattern JEE Main 2024 B.Arch Pattern JEE Main 2024 B.Planning Pattern
Mode of Examination CBT Mode Mathematics and Aptitude- CBT Mode
Drawing- Pen and paper mode
CBT Mode
Duration of exam 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours
Total subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Objective Type
Number of questions (Asked)  90 (30 questions from each subject) 82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25)
Number of questions (To be Answered)  75 (25 questions from each subject) 77 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) 100 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25)
Type of Questions 60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct option) + 30 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQ + Drawing- 2 Questions  Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + Aptitude- 50 MCQs + Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs
Marking Scheme +4 for each correct response;
-1 for each incorrect response;
0 for unattempted questions
+4 for each correct response;
-1 for each incorrect response;
0 for unattempted questions
For Drawing Test: 2 questions of 100 marks
+4 for each correct response;
-1 for each incorrect response;
0 for unattempted questions
Maximum Marks 300 Marks 400 Marks 400 Marks
Medium of paper 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

What is JEE Main Total Marks 2024?

JEE Main total marks is 300 for B.E/B.Tech or Paper 1. Each subject in JEE Main Paper 1, Maths, Physics and Chemistry, carry a weightage of 100 marks. 

On the other hand, JEE Main total marks for Paper 2 is 400. The aptitude section in JEE Main Paper 2 has 50 questions carrying 4 marks each. Therefore the total marks for JEE Main paper 2 is 400.

Sections B.Tech Paper B.Arch Paper B.Planning Paper
Section 1 Maths- 100 marks Maths- 100 marks Maths- 100 marks
Section 2 Chemistry- 100 marks Aptitude- 200 marks Aptitude- 200 marks
Section 3 Physics- 100 marks Drawing- 100 marks Planning- 100 marks

JEE Main 2024 Marking Scheme

Type of Questions Marking Scheme
Correct Answers +4 marks
Incorrect Questions -1 mark
Unattempted/ Unanswered Questions 0

JEE Main Preparation

Preparation Tips for JEE Main 2024

  • Create a Study Plan: The first step in preparing for the JEE Main exam is to create a study plan. This should include the time you will dedicate to each subject, the topics you need to cover, and the date by which you plan to finish each one.
  • Focus on the NCERT Textbooks: The JEE Main exam is based on the NCERT syllabus, so it's essential to focus on these textbooks. These books are the foundation for the exam and cover all the topics you will encounter.
  • Solve JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers: Solving previous year JEE Main question papers is an excellent way to get an idea of the types of questions you will face in the JEE Main exam. This will also help you improve your time management skills.
  • Practice with Mock Tests: Taking mock tests is an essential part of preparing for the JEE Main exam. These tests will give you an idea of your current level of preparation and will help you identify the areas you need to improve. Check JEE Main Mock Test
  • Focus on Weak Areas: Once you have taken a few mock tests, you should focus on your weak areas. These are the areas you need to improve the most to increase your chances of scoring well in the JEE Main exam.
  • Get Adequate Sleep and Exercise: It's essential to take care of your physical and mental health while preparing for the JEE Main exam. Get adequate sleep and exercise regularly to keep your body and mind in good condition.
  • Stay Positive: Finally, stay positive and confident. The JEE Main exam can be challenging, but with hard work and determination, you can achieve your goals. Remember to take breaks and relax when needed to avoid burnout.

Subject-Wise Preparation Tips for JEE Main

Physics

  • In JEE Main 2024, understanding concepts and solving question papers are the keys to scoring well in Physics. If you don’t understand the concept you will not be able to solve a numerical question. So, be perfect with the concepts.
  • Always read the theory first, then start solving the MCQs of books. After that solace the MCQs of previous years’ question papers.
  • Set a time limit for solving a practice paper, it will increase your speed of solving, analyzing power and make you fond of concepts and at some time the formulas as well.
  • Be focused when solving any problem and careful about the signs and units.

Chemistry

  • Don’t start to memorize everything in Chemistry. Focus on understanding the fundamental concepts, then it will be easier to memorize other stuff.
  • Keep short notes of all formulas and equations after completing the chapters.
  • Refer to the books of NCERT, Arihant, etc.
  • In Organic Chemistry, study all reaction mechanisms and remember all named reactions. Make notes of each chapter.

Mathematics

  • Candidates are advised to practice more and more to bring a good score in JEE Main 2024.
  • Give special attention to your problem-solving skills.
  • The concepts and formulas should be at your fingertips. Know every shortcut and formula possible.

Things to Avoid in Preparation for JEE Main 2024

  • Backlogs: Candidates are advised not to keep any backlogs. You don’t need to procrastinate in JEE Main 2024 Preparation. Make a good habit of finishing work and assignments on time to achieve your goal.
  • TV/Social Media/Video Games: Avoid everything which destroys your precious time. Give that time in your preparation because JEE Main 2024 Preparation needs your focus and dedication.
  • Reading too many Books: Quality matters more than quantity. The number of books you read is not proportional to your chances of clearing JEE. You need to be aware of what’s in the syllabus and avoid questions that are above the exam level.
  • Not Understanding Concepts: Don’t mug up things. Avoid cramming unless it’s some chemistry part or basic formulas.
  • Depression for Low Score in Test: As much as you attend tests, you will be improving yourself. Monthly tests or practice tests are just to analyze your understanding and learning. It’s a way to learn from your mistakes. 
  • Depending on Self Study:  There is a reason for giving credit to the teachers who have helped the candidates to clear JEE. The teachers have experience in preparing students for JEE every year. They will resolve your doubts, correct your mistakes, and show you the correct way to prepare.

JEE Main Books

JEE Main Books for Preparation

NCERT books for JEE Main are considered as the best-recommended books by teachers and toppers. NCERT is considered the best books for clearing the basic concepts for JEE Main 2024 aspirants. Students can use the links below to download NCERT books for JEE Main Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Apart from NCERT there are some other books that can referred by the candidates after completing the syllabus for practice. 

NCERT Books for JEE Main

Subject NCERT Class 11 Book NCERT Class 11 Solution NCERT Class 12 Book NCERT Class 12 Solution
Mathematics Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF
Physics Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF
Chemistry Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF

JEE Main Books for Physics

Book Name Buy Book Online
Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov Buy Here
Physics for JEE Main and Advanced Vol 1 & 2 by Resnick, Halliday, Walker Buy Here
Concept of Physics Part 1 by H.C. Verma Buy Here
Concept of Physics Part 2 by H.C. Verma Buy Here

JEE Main Books for Chemistry

Book Name Buy Book Online
GRB Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur Buy Here
Concept of Organic Chemistry Vol 1 & 2 by O.P. Tandon Buy Here
Concepts of Physical Chemistry for JEE by P. Bahadur Buy Here
Concise Inorganic Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced) by J.D. Lee Buy Here

JEE Main Books for Mathematics

Books Buy Book Online
Objective Mathematics for JEE Vol 1 & 2 by R. D. Sharma Buy Here
Arihant 6 Books Set for Skill in Mathematics for JEE Main & Advanced by S.K. Goyal and Amit Agarwal Buy Here
Advanced Problems In Mathematics For JEE Main & Advanced by Pankaj Joshi Vikas Gupta Buy Here
11 Years' JEE Main & Advanced Chapterwise Topicwise Physics Solved Questions 2013-2023 by Cengage India Buy Here

Is Coaching necessary to crack JEE Main 2024?

The need for a coaching center for JEE Main 2024 preparation is totally subjective and depends upon the student’s caliber and preference. Coaching centers can provide you with direction through their guidance and can bring regularity in the study pattern. Your performance will also be constantly analyzed, helping you improve. On the other hand, self-study has its own advantages. You can save traveling time, energy and money. In the case of self-study, be very focused during school lectures and take help from your school teachers for doubt clarification.

  • Start from Class XI: It’s always advisable to start the preparation from Class XI, as you’ve opted for your stream and you’re aware if you’ll be sitting for JEE Main. Starting in XI will also save you from taking a drop after XII as two years are more than enough for a balanced and good preparation.
  • Be thorough with your concepts: Students need to keep their concepts clear, as the questions can be set in any manner. With clear concepts, students can also tackle twisted questions.
  • Practice Exam-Oriented Questions: Candidates must practice exam-oriented questions after the learning process, this will help them analyze their mistakes and rectify them.
  • Get Good Study Material: Each book uses a different methodology of explaining concepts. Some books offer simple explanations while some use technical jargon. Candidates should use books best suited for them with a language that they’re comfortable with.
  • Practice Sample Papers and Mock Test and PYQs: Sample papers are the blueprints of actual papers that familiarize students with the exam pattern, difficulty level, important topics that have been repeated over the years, marking scheme and time limitation. Hence, Sample Papers or Previous Year Question Papers must be practiced by students.

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers

Practicing JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers is the best way to prepare for the exam. Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2024 can download and solve previous years' papers using the PDF links in the article below.

(Source: NTA Official Website, nta.ac.in)

Apart from practicing JEE Main previous year question paper, candidates can practice by solving previous year question papers of other B.Tech entrance examinations conducted in India. Since the syllabus of each of the B.Tech entrances is quite similar, solving as many question papers will be helpful for the candidate to track their preparation and also work on their speed. 

Check Similar B.Tech Exam Question Papers:


JEE Main Test Series & Mock Test

JEE Main 2024 Online Mock Test Series

Candidates who are willing to crack JEE Main 2024 should attempt JEE Main Test Series. In this test series, candidates can find full-length test series, chapter-wise tests, and the frequency of questions asked in JEE Main. Candidates must attempt the test series to give throttle to their preparation.

JEE Main Online Mock Test Series

JEE Main 2024 Mock Test

NTA will release the official mock test of JEE Main 2024 on the official website, nta.ac.in. To attempt the JEE Main2024 Mock Test, candidates have to open the website and click on the mock test link. Candidates should note that without the credentials they will not be able to attend the JEE Main2024 mock test. Until JEE Main 2024 mock test is released, candidates should practice the previous year’s JEE Main mock tests. Check JEE Main Mock Tests


JEE Main 2024 Practice Centers

The National Testing Agency has also set up a huge network of JEE Test Practice Centers. These test practice centers are open for the appearing candidates so that they can train themselves for the upcoming computer-based test. There will be qualified and experienced Nodal Officers and staff to clear all the doubts and make you familiar with the computer-based test. Candidates can appear for practice tests according to the schedule provided below:

Day Time
Monday to Friday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

JEE Main 2024 Online Classes

Online classes for JEE Main have become more important after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students are choosing online classes to save their time for practice because they have the flexibility to attend the lectures at any time. Some of the names of the institutes that provide online classes for JEE Main are given below:

Particular Details
JEE Main Online Coaching Aakash Institute, Gradeup, Etoos India, FIITJEE, Career Point, Unacademy, Vidyamandir, etc.

Also Read:

How to Attempt JEE Mains Paper 2024? Section-wise Ideal Attempts

With the increasing competition in JEE Main, it is a must for the candidates to set specific targets. Here are some section-wise tips that can assist you in finding the accurate paper-attempting approach:

  • Mathematics: The mathematics level has been easy to moderate for 3 years and topics like Matrices, Vector 3D, and Determinants are some of the high-scoring topics.
    • A person is likely to score 45-50 marks if he/she attempts 20 questions in Mathematics with 60% accuracy provided the candidate attempts all integer questions(non-negative questions).
    • More emphasis should be laid on attempting integer questions rather than single-choice questions.
  • Physics: For the last 5 years, Physics has been the toughest section. The section includes a lot of lengthy questions. The numerical part of the paper is generally asked from the 11th standard whereas the conceptual part is mostly from the 12th standard.
    • With a 70% accuracy, if a candidate attempts 15 questions of the Physics section, he/she can score more than 30 marks.
  • Chemistry: The Chemistry section is believed to be the easiest one where organic and inorganic questions are more of a conceptual type. These questions should be given more focus due to direct correspondence with respective options.
    • If a candidate can attempt 22 Chemistry questions with 80% accuracy, he/she can score more than 60 marks.

JEE Main Marks vs Rank vs %ile

JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile vs Rank

  • JEE Main Percentage defines a candidate’s marks, whereas JEE Percentile defines the position of the candidate amongst others.
  • If a student says he/she has 90 percentile, this means that there are 10 percent of students above him/her who have secured higher marks.
  • Here’s an expected JEE Main Marks vs Percentile range estimate for 2024 session:
JEE Main Percentile JEE Main Marks JEE Main Ranks
99.9 241+ 1-1233
99.8 225-227 1234-2406
99.7 212-218 2407-3524
99.6 203-209 3525-4701
99.5 196-203 4702-5882
99.4 190-198 5883-7098
99.3 185-193 7099-8286
99.2 181-190 8287-9417
99.1 176-186 9418-10580
99 173-182 10581-11750
98.5 160-170 11751-17477
98 148-160 17478-22957
97.5 140-152 22958-28943
97 133-146 28944-34570
96.5 126-140 34571-40248
96 121-135 40249-45745
95.5 116-131 45746-51264
95 112-127 51265-56821
94 105-120 56822-67841
93 98-113 67842-79286
92 93-107 79287-90443
91 87-102 90444-101351
90 82-97 101352-112695

People Also Ask

How many marks are required for 90 percentile in JEE Mains?

Based on JEE Main Score vs Percentile analysis, candidates require 80-90 marks to get 90 percentile above. However, this is just the expected range of marks required. Marks required to score 90 percentile in JEE Mains will depend on the difficulty level of the paper, the number of students who appear for the exam and how the candidate performs in the exam.

Can I get CSE in NIT with 90 percentile in JEE Mains?

Candidates with 90 percentile in JEE Mains can secure rank below 9000. Such candidates with 90 percentile can easily avail admission to CSE in NIT. Some of the top colleges accepting 90 percentile in JEE Main for CSE are IIEST Shibpur, NIT Durgapur, NIT Jalandhar, MNIT Bhopal, NIT Calicut, etc.

Is 90 percentile good in JEE Mains?

90 percentile in JEE Mains means a candidate can secure a rank below 9,000. Candidates with ranks below 9,000 can avail of courses such as Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Data Science at some of the top NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. However, with 90 percentile, it will be difficult for candidates to be able to sit for the JEE Advanced exam. Last year, JEE Main cut off to qualify for JEE Advanced was 90.7788642.


JEE Main Cut off

JEE Main 2024 Cut off

JEE Main 2024 Cut off will be released along with the results on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. Till then, candidates can check the previous year cut off here. There was an increase in JEE Main 2023 Cut off for all categories. The minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced have been mentioned in the table below.

Category JEE Main Cut off 2023 Percentile
General 90.7788642
EWS 75.6229025
OBC- NCL 73.6114227
SC 51.9776027
ST 37.2348772
Gen- PwD 0.0013527
JEE Main Cut off 2023: Minimum Marks Required in JEE Mains for JEE Advanced

(Source: JEE Main 2023 Result PDF at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2023)

JEE Main Admission Cut off: Opening and Closing Ranks

JEE Main Admission Cut off refers to the minimum rank required by candidates for admission to B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Planning courses at one of the participating colleges. Candidates can use the links given below to download PDFs for JEE Main Admission Cut off available in the form of Opening and Closing Ranks as released after each round of JoSAA Counselling for the previous session. Through the previous year JEE Main Cut off stats, candidates can have an exact idea of what to expect from JEE Main 2024 Admission Cut offs

JEE Main Cut off for NIT

JEE Main CSE Cut off for NIT

JEE Main CSE Cut off for NIT

JEE Main ECE Cut off for NIT

JEE Main ECE Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Electrical Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Electrical Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Mechanical Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Mechanical Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Civil Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Civil Engineering Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Architecture Cut off for NIT

JEE Main Architecture Cut off for NIT

(Source: JoSAA Official Website at josaa.nic.in)

JEE Main Cut off for IIIT

JEE Main Cut off for GFTI

College Name Cut off
Assam University, Silchar Assam University, Silchar JEE Main Cut off
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra BIT, Mesra JEE Main Cut off
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar JEE Main Cut off
SPA, New Delhi SPA, New Delhi JEE Main Cut off
School of Engineering, Tezpur University School of Engineering, Tezpur University JEE Main Cut off
SPA Bhopal SPA Bhopal JEE Main Cut off
SLIET SLIET JEE Main Cut off
SPA Vijayawada SPA Vijaywada JEE Main Cut off
Mizoram University Mizoram University JEE Main Cut off
IICPT IICPT JEE Main Cut off

JEE Main 2024 Advance City Intimation

JEE Main 2024 Examination City Intimation is released about a week before the exam. The City Intimation will contain information regarding the city where the exam center is located for the candidate. This city intimation slip is not the admit card and candidates must also download their admit card separately. Candidates can download JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip using their application number and DOB on the official website- jeemain.nta.ac.in.


JEE Main 2024 Admit Card

JEE Main 2024 Admit Card will be made available on its official website jeemain.nta.ac.in, 1-2 days prior to the exam. The exam schedule, facility information, instructions, roll number, and other pertinent data will all be included.

How to Download JEE Main 2024 Admit Card?

To download JEE Main 2024 Admit Card, candidates need their application number and DOB. Steps to download JEE Main Admit Card have been listed below.

  • Visit the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • Click on the link for NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2024 Download.
  • JEE Main login window will open,, enter the required credentials, your application number and DOB. 
  • Click on Submit and your admit card will be displayed on the screen. 
  • Download NTA JEE Main 2024 Admit Card to be carried along on the exam day.

JEE Main 2024 Self Declaration/ Undertaking

JEE Main 2024 Self Declaration form is a part of admit card printed on the first page consisting of details about the candidate’s health status and travel history. Candidates are required to fill the self-declaration and carry it to the exam center along with the admit card and photo-ID proof. The undertaking consists of details including- 

  • declaration regarding any symptom of cough, fever, breathlessness, sore throat, runny nose or body aches in the last 14 days.
  • details regarding any contact with a COVID-19-positive person in the last 14 days.
  • details regarding any travel history in the last 14 days.

Also Read: JEE Main Exam Day Instructions and Guidelines


JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

The JEE Main Answer key will be made available by the authority on the website jeemain.nta.ac.in after the completion of Exam.

  • Images of OMR sheets will be the format for the JEE Main answer key.
  • If candidates are unhappy with the outcome, they can dispute the authority.
  • Candidates who want to contest the answer key must pay 1000/rupees each question. The payment method will be credit card, debit card, and net banking online.

How to download JEE Main Answer Key 2024?

  • Visit the official website of JEE Main - jeemain.nta.ac.in 2024.
  • Click on the link showing ‘JEE Main answer key’.
  • Enter your application number and date of birth to log in.
  • Match the question paper ID and sequence with your question paper.
  • Download it and take a printout of the answer key for further reference.

How to Challenge JEE Main 2024 Answer Key?

To access JEE Main 2024 Answer Key, candidates need to visit the official website. The link to challenge JEE Answer Key is mentioned on the official website. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to challenge the provisional JEE Answer Key-

  • Visit the official website- jeemain.nta.ac.in 2024.
  • Click on the link given to challenge the provisional answer key. A new window will open.
  • Log in using your application number and password/ DOB.
  • Click on the option for ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’.
  • The Question IDs are displayed in sequential order for each of the three papers- B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning.
  • Each Question ID has a column with the ‘Correct Option’.
  • In case of an objection, use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.
  • Upload the supporting documents (in PDF format) by choosing ‘Choose File’.
  • Save your Claim and move to the next screen which displays the Option IDs that have been challenged.
  • Click on ‘Save your Claim and Pay Fee Finally’.
  • Select the mode of payment of processing fee (INR 200 per challenge)- Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm.

The procedure to raise objections against the provisional answer key is complete. The challenges are then verified by the panel of subject experts. If found correct, the answer key is revised and the responses for all candidates are updated accordingly. 

NOTE: Candidates must note that no changes are entertained after the publication of the final JEE Main 2024 Answer Keys. NTA releases JEE Main Result based on the final answer key approved by the subject experts. 


JEE Main 2024 Result

For the January session, the JEE Main 2024 Result will be released in February. This outcome will determine who is eligible to take the JEE Advanced exam, and the All India Rank (AIR) will be taken into account for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, SFTIs, and other institutions.

How to check JEE Main 2024 Result?

To check JEE Main 2024 Result, candidates need their application number and DOB. Steps to check JEE Main 2024 result have been listed below-

  • Visit the official website for NTA JEE Main Result, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the link for JEE Main 2024 Result.
  • JEE Main login window will open, enter the required credentials, your application number and DOB and the security pin displayed on the screen. 
  • Once you submit, your JEE Main Result will be displayed on the screen. 
  • This is the final NTA JEE Main Result. You can download and save your JEE scorecard for future use. 

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What is a Good Score in JEE Main?

A good score in JEE Main is very subjective. For someone, a score of 180 or more is good if they get a decent college. Meanwhile, for candidates aiming at IIT, 250+ score is a good JEE Main 2024 score. Here we have compiled the data for a good JEE Main score based on the previous year's trends.

Perentile %ile Scores JEE Main Marks
Very Good %ile 99-100 180+
Good %ile 90-98 120+
Average %ile 70-89 90+
Low %ile Below 60 Below 90

JEE Main 2024 College Predictor

  • Collegedunia’s exclusive JEE Main 2024 college predictor assists candidates in finding suitable colleges for B.Tech/ B.Arch admission.
  • JEE Main College Predictor uses the opening and closing ranks of the previous year's data and predicts the most suitable college options to pursue Engineering/ Architecture in India.
  • Candidates can also narrow down the available options by adding specific filters such as their preferred city or course they wish to pursue.
  • JEE Main 2024 College Predictor assists the student in making the best decision on the college they must apply for admission by providing information about colleges, accepting scores, and other details about NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and other participating colleges.
  • Candidates with JEE Main rank below 5000 can get admission to the top five NITs in India.
JEE Main College Predictor 2022

JEE Main 2024 Counseling

JEE Main Counselling is conducted through two major processes- JoSAA and CSAB. First JoSAA Counselling is conducted offering admission to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 29 Other GFTIs. Once JoSAA Counselling concludes, CSAB conducts differnt rounds of counselling for admission to the vacant seats after JoSAA and the other specific seats under CSAB NEUT, SFTI, etc. 

  • JoSAA Counselling: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority conducts JoSAA Counselling for admission to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 29 Other GFTIs. The counselling is conducted as a combined process for JEE Main and Advanced qualified candidates.
    • JoSAA is conducted in six rounds. However, in case of any vacant seats, two special rounds called CSAB special rounds are conducted to fill the vacant seats available.
    • After each round of JoSAA Counselling, a category-wise wise opening and closing rank is released which is the admission cut off for JEE Main.
    • The opening rank is the lowest eligible rank to secure admission while the closing rank is the highest eligible rank to secure admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST or GFTIs.
  • CSAB NEUT Counselling: Central Seat Allocation Board for North Eastern States & Union Territories or CSAB NEUT is conducted for engineering/ technology/ architecture admissions to candidates belonging to 8 North East States and 4 Union Territories.
    • CSAB NEUT offers seats to candidates belonging to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
    • These seats are offered under the scheme of “Reservation of seats in Degree Level Technical Courses for States / UTs in the AICTE-approved institutions lacking facilities for education in specific fields of Technical Education and for certain categories”.
  • CSAB SFTI Counselling: CSAB SFTI Counselling is conducted for admission to Self Financing Technical Institutes in India. For the academic session 2021-22, CSAB SFTI had been cancelled due to minimum participation from SFTIs. Any updates for this year will be updated here after the official annoucement. 
  • CSAB Special Round Counselling: CSAB conducts CSAB Special Round Counselling in two rounds. The rounds are conducted to fill seats left vacant after six rounds of JoSAA Counselling in NIT+ system seats.
  • CSAB Supernumerary Round Counselling: CSAB also conducts CSAB Supernumerary round through its online portal for admission to supernumerary seats at selected NITs. CSAB Supernumerary Round is conducted for admission to NIT Calicut, NIT Durgapur, and SVNIT Surat for candidates belonging to Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

JEE Main Reservation

JEE Main 2024 Seat Reservation

JEE Main 2024 Reservation is based on the guidelines released by the Government of India. NTA releases a separate category-wise merit list and colleges accepting JEE Main score also reserve 10% additional seats for EWS candidates. To avail this reservation applicants have to mark them as EWS while filling the category column in JEE Main 2024 application form. As per the latest JEE Main Reservation policy, the percentage of reservation has been listed in the table below. Check JEE Main 2024 Reservation

Category Reservation
Other Backward-class candidates 27%
Scheduled Caste candidates 15%
Schedule Tributes candidates 7.5%
PwD candidates 3%
Female candidates 5%
Home State Quota 50%

JEE Main 2024 Colleges

JEE Main acts as the qualifying exam to be eligible for JEE Advanced which is used as the entrance exam for B.Tech admission to IITs. Only the top 2.5 JEE Main ranked candidates are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. Know More JEE Advanced 2024

Top IITs in India

Name State NIRF Ranking 2023
IIT Madras Tamil Nadu 1
IIT Delhi Delhi 2
IIT Bombay Maharashtra 3
IIT Kanpur Uttar Pradesh 4
IIT Roorkee Uttarakhand 5
IIT Kharagpur West Bengal 6
IIT Guwahati Assam 7
IIT Hyderabad Telangana 8
IIT Indore Madhya Pradesh 14
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 15

Top NITs in India

Name State NIRF Ranking 2023
NIT Trichy Tamil Nadu 9
NIT Surathkal Karnataka 12
NIT Rourkela Odisha 16
NIT Warangal Telangana 21
NIT Calicut Kerala 23
MNIT Jaipur Rajasthan 37
NIT Silchar Assam 40
VNIT Nagpur Maharashtra 41
NIT Durgapur West Bengal 43
NIT Jalandhar Punjab 46

(Ranking Source: NIRF 2023 Engineering Rankings at nirfindia.org)

Other Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores


JoSAA Seat Matrix

JoSAA releases JEE Main Seat Matrix every year. Candidates can refer to the category-wise JoSAA Seat Matrix for admission to B.Tech/B.Arch courses at top colleges in India.

JoSAA 2023 Seat Matrix: Category-wise JEE Main Seat Intake
Categories IITs NITs IIITs GFTIs
Open 6689 9169 3082 3409
Open-PwD 350 475 134 176
Gen EWS 1659 2261 718 802
Gen EWS- PwD 79 126 25 31
SC 2472 3372 1096 1159
SC- PwD 136 180 50 51
ST 1252 2017 556 723
ST- PwD 58 109 18 24
OBC- NCL 4456 5934 1961 1617
OBC-NCL- PwD 234 311 106 75
Total 17385 23954 7746 8067

(Source: JoSAA Official Website at josaa.nic.in)

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Low Score in JEE Main? Apply Here

With lakhs of students competing for seats in IITs, IIITs and NITs, it is often that candidates end up not achieving the desired rank. There are a number of prestigious B.Tech colleges, admissions to which is possible without JEE Main Score.

Private Engineering Colleges in India – Facts  to your interest

  • Vellore Institute of Technology is the best private engineering college in India as per the NIRF Ranking 2020, from the 18th position in engineering colleges in the list of engineering colleges all over the country in NIRF Rankings 2019, it has gone up to the 15th position in 2020.
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani secured the 20th position in NIRF Rankings 2020. 
  • With the NIRF Score of 50.95, SRM, Chennai has secured the 41st position in NIRF 2020 Engineering Colleges Rankings. 
  • In the list of NIRF Ranking 2020, LPU, Jalandhar appears in the top 100 of its most crucial overall category, which includes IITs and Central Universities.

Candidates might choose to take a drop and prepare for the next session. However, sometimes, choosing an alternative college with good placement and faculty records can be a much wiser option. Here is a list of colleges accepting candidates on the basis of other engineering entrance exams, the details are tabulated below:

Name of the Institute Admission Process Number of Seats (approx.)
BITS Pilani BITSAT 800
NSIT Delhi DTU Entrance Exam 775
MIT Pune MHT CET 540
CEAU Guindy TNEA (Counselling Process)  -
MIT Karnataka MU OET 6,520
VIT VITEEE 3,570
LPU LPUNEST -
SRM University SRMJEEE 10,200
BMSCE Bangalore BMSCE Entrance Exam 970
R.V. College of Engineering KCET, COMEDK UGET 1,080
MSRIT Bangalore KCET, COMEDK UGET 738

JEE Main 2024 State-Level Admissions

Candidates who are not able to get admission through JoSAA can participate in respective state counselling for B.Tech admission. These state-level counselling offer admissions based on JEE Main scores.

State-level Counselling College Predictor
UP B.Tech Admission UPTAC College Predictor
Bihar B.Tech Admission Bihar UGEAC College Predictor
Maharashtra B.Tech Admission Maharashtra JEE College Predictor
MP B.Tech Admission MP B.E. College Predictor
Gujarat B.Tech Admission Gujarat ACPC College Predictor
JAC Chandigarh B.Tech Admission JAC Chandigarh College Predictor
JAC Delhi B.Tech Admission JAC Delhi College Predictor
Haryana B.Tech Admission HSTES College Predictor
Tamil Nadu B.Tech Admission TNEA College Predictor

Who will conduct JEE Mains 2024?

JEE Mains 2024 is going to be conducted by JAB. According to the notification released by the Ministry of Education, JAB will conduct JEE Mains 2024, 2025 while the National Testing Agency (NTA) will be managing the information related to technological support. The C-DAC (Center for Development of Advanced Computing) will be focused on back-end activities including pre and post-examination women including submission of applications.

JAB full form is JEE Apex Board. JAB is now responsible for the formulation of policies, rules and guidelines. Additionally, JAB is also responsible for coordinating with JAB-IIT for the conduct of JEE Advanced exam.

The Ministry has also decided to reconstitute JAB. The newly formed JEE Apex Board will have a permanent secretariat. Additionally, the JEE Interface Group will consist of 5 members from NTA, IITs and a senior representative from the Indian Statistical Institutes (ISI). Ministry of Education reconstitutes JAB for better conduct of JEE Mains 2024, 2025. Read More

(Source: Ministry of Education Official Website at education.gov.in)


NTA JEE Website

NTA JEE website is jeemain.nta.ac.in. For all JEE Main latest news and updates, one can also check the common NTA website- nta.ac.in. JEE Main 2024 session 1 and session 2 exam dates are announced on the NTA JEE website nta.ac.in the official exam calendar. The exam is scheduled on:

  • Session 1- Jan 24 to Feb 1, 2024
  • Session 2- April 1 to 15, 2024
Activity NTA JEE Website
All JEE Main Latest News, Notifications, Alerts and Links- Information Bulletin, Registration, Admit Card, Form Correction, Dates, Changes Introduced, Result, Answer Key, and More jeemain.nta.ac.in
Information related to JEE Main and all other exams conducted by the NTA nta.ac.in
JEE Main Registration Link jeemain.ntaonline.in
Link for checking JEE Main results ntaresults.nic.in

JEE Main Full Form

JEE Main Full Form is the Joint Entrance Examination (Main). JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination for engineering admission in India. Up until 2012, CBSE conducted AIEEE and IIT JEE for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs respectively. In 2012, AIEEE was replaced by JEE Main and IIT JEE by JEE Advanced. CBSE continued conducting JEE Mains till 2018. In 2019, The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, GOI entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct JEE Main.


JEE Main 2024 Notification

JEE Main 2024 Notification is out on November 1, 2023. NTA has released the exam dates, registration dates, information brochure and other details along with JEE Main 2024 notification on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Year JEE Notification Date
2024 November 1, 2024
2023 December 15, 2022
2022 March 1, 2022
2021 December 16, 2020
2020 August 27, 2019
2019 August 23, 2018

JEE Main 2024 Helpline

NTA has provided different helpline or contact numbers for different queries raised by the candidates.

  • JEE Main Helpline Contact: jeemain@nta.ac.in
  • JEE Main Helpline for Transactions: For transaction-related queries, Click Here
  • JEE Main Helpline for Mock test: For mock test related queries, contact - tpc@nta.ac.in

National Testing Agency,
Ministry of Education, Government of India
NSIC-MDBP Building
First Floor,Okhla Industrial Estate
New Delhi-110020
Contact No. : 01169227700, 011-40759000


Frequently Asked Questions

JEE Main 2024 FAQs

Ques. Is JEE Main 2024 exam date out?

Ans. Yes, NTA has announced JEE Main 2024 exam dates. The exam is going to be conducted twice- in January and April. JEE Main 2024 exam date first attempt is January 24 to February 1, 2024. JEE Main 2024 exam date second attempt is April 1 to April 15, 2024.


Ques. In which month JEE Mains 2024 will be held?

Ans. JEE Main 2024 is going to be held twice. NTA will conduct JEE Mains 2024 Phase 1 in January and JEE Mains 2024 Phase 2 in April 2024. Students who have passed Class 12th or are appearing will be eligible to register for JEE Mains 2024.


Ques. How many attempts for JEE Mains 2024?

Ans. NTA is going to conduct JEE Mains 2024 twice. Students will therefore get two attempts for the academic year 2024-25. Candidates appearing for both exam sessions will be considered as one attempt. A student can appear for JEE Main for three consecutive years. Check JEE Main 2024 Attempts


Ques. How many times is JEE Main conducted in a year?

Ans. Since 2019, NTA has conducted JEE Main twice every year. JEE Mains is conducted in January and April in online mode. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a one-time option, JEE Main 2021 was conducted four times.


Ques. Is 75% criteria in JEE Mains 2-24 required?

Ans. Yes. NTA has re-introduced 75% criteria in JEE Mains. General/ OBC candidates are required to have a minimum 75% marks in Class 12th to be eligible for admissions based on JEE Main scores. SC/ ST candidates require minimum 65% marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Check JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria


Ques. Are Class 12th marks important for JEE Main?

Ans. Class 12th marks have no weightage in preparation for JEE Main ranks. JEE Main ranks are prepared solely based on the marks secured in the entrance exam.


Ques. How to apply for JEE Main 2024?

Ans. Candidates who wish to appear for JEE Main 2024 should follow the below steps to apply for JEE Main 2024. Check JEE Main 2024 Application Form

  • Visit the official website of NTA.
  • New should register for JEE Main 2024.
  • Fill in the required details like name, Mobile Number, Email, Date of birth, Gender, reservation Details, Father's Name, Email ID, Address, valid govt. identity details, Board examination details, and Academic qualifications.
  • Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Choose the entrance exam center city.
  • Pay the fee of JEE Main 2024 and submit.
  • Download the confirmation page for further references.

Ques. Are there four attempts in JEE Main 2024?

Ans. JEE Main 2024 is expected to be conducted twice. Candidates will therefore get only two attempts at JEE Main 2024. However, the official announcement regarding JEE Main attempt is awaited.


Ques. Is JEE Main Syllabus 2024 reduced?

Ans. Yes, JEE Main Syllabus 2024 has been reduced. 8 chpaters have been removed from JEE syllabus PDF, 8 from Chemistry, 2 from Maths and 1 from Physics. Candidates can check the latest JEE syllabus PDF here along with the list of deleted chapters from Physics, Chemistry and Maths.


Ques. Is JEE Main MCQ based or written?

Ans. JEE Main is an online exam conducted as a computer-based test. The questions in JEE Main are of two types- MCQs and numerical-based questions. However, the drawing test in JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted online in pen and paper mode. 


Ques. Is there a negative marking in JEE Main?

Ans. As per the revised JEE Main Marking Scheme, there is a negative marking for both MCQs and numerical-based questions. 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer while 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer in JEE Mains.


Ques. What is the purpose of JEE Mains?

Ans. The purpose of JEE Main is B.E/B.Tech and B.Arch admissions in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and SFTIs. Top 2,50000 JEE Main rank holders are eligible to apply for JEE Advanced. JEE Main has replaced AIEEE and IIT JEE which were earlier held for engineering admissions in India.


Ques. What is the difference between JEE Advanced and IIT JEE?

Ans. JEE Advanced was earlier named as IIT JEE, and conducted for admissions to IITs in India. In 2013, IIT JEE was replaced with JEE Advanced.


Ques. What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?

Ans. The difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced is that JEE Advanced offers admission to IITs while JEE Main scores are used for admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. It is also compulsory to clear JEE Main in order to take JEE Advanced. Students who secure the top 250000 ranks in JEE Main can apply for JEE Advanced. JEE Main is conducted 4 times a year whereas JEE Advanced is conducted only once. Check Here


Ques. What is the salary of IIT Toppers?

Ans. The average package of IIT Toppers is around 8-12 lakhs per annum. For the placement year 2021-22, the Highest package for IIT Kharagpur is Rs 2.40 crores, which is the highest among all IITs


Ques: What should be the number of subjects in the qualifying examination to appear for JEE Main 2024?

Ans: Candidates need to pass 12th or equivalent with a minimum of five subjects to appear for JEE Main 2024. Candidates with four subjects in class 12th are not eligible for JEE Main 2024. Check JEE Main 2024 Eligibility


Ques: Can I apply for JEE Advanced without giving JEE Main?

Ans: In order to appear for JEE Advanced, candidates have to give JEE Main. If you plan to do engineering from IIT, then you must give JEE Main exam followed by JEE Advanced.


Ques: What details should be verified in JEE Main 2024 Admit Card?

Ans: Some of the common errors in JEE Main admit cards include wrong information related to the date of birth, Gender, Test center name, city, state code of eligibility, category, etc. So cross-check all the details carefully before downloading the admit card.


Ques. How to prepare for JEE Main 2024?

Ans. Candidates should follow the below tips to prepare for JEE Main 2024:

  • Make a habit of studying every day. After some time, you will be able to study for long hours without losing concentration.
  • Build up your interest in all three subjects - Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
  • Understand the concepts first, then apply the knowledge to the problems.
  • Work on your calculations in terms of accuracy and speed. Try to be accurate as well as fast. This needs practice.
  • Try to improve your analytical skills. Solve the same problems with different methods.

Ques. How can I download JEE Main Admit Card?

Ans. After successful registration for JEE Main 2024, candidates can download their JEE Main 2024 Admit Card from the official website of NTA. Follow the below steps to download JEE Main 2024 Admit Card.

  • First, go to the official website of JEE Main 2024 - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Now, click on the link showing ‘JEE Main 2024 Admit Card’.
  • After that, enter your application number and date of birth to log in.
  • Click on submit after entering the details.
  • Finally, the dashboard of JEE Main 2024 Admit Card will open and you will be able to see the admit card.
  • Download the admit card and take a printout for further reference.

Ques. What are the best books for JEE Main 2024 Chemistry preparation?

Ans. The best books for JEE Main 2024 Chemistry preparation are - 

  • Organic Chemistry (Robert T. Morrison and Robert N. Boyd)
  • Concise Inorganic Chemistry (J.D.Lee)
  • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations (R.C. Mukherjee)
  • GRB Numerical Chemistry (P. Bahadur)
  • Concepts of Organic Chemistry (O.P Tandon)

Ques: How can I check JEE Main Result 2024?

Ans: To check JEE Main results, refer to the official website and click on the results icon. Fill in the mandatory details like Application Number, Date of Birth & Security Code to check the result. Post submitting all the required information, candidates must click on the “Login” icon. The JEE Mains result will be shown on the main page on the screen. Check JEE Main 2024 Results


Ques. How many times can a candidate appear for JEE Main?

Ans. A candidate can appear for JEE Main any number of times.


Ques. What is the pattern of JEE Main?

Ans. JEE Main consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.


Ques. What is the duration of JEE Main?

Ans. The duration of JEE Main is 3 hours.


Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main?

Ans. The minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main is 75 for General category candidates and 45 for SC, ST, PwD category candidates.


Ques. How is the JEE Main score calculated?

Ans. The JEE Main score is calculated based on the number of correct answers and the difficulty level of the questions.


Ques. Can a candidate use a calculator during JEE Main?

Ans. No, the use of a calculator is not allowed during JEE Main.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Comments


165 Comments
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surbhi rajput
Kya mera registration ho Gaya hai ab? Jee main m liye
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arshin khan

If you have applied for the exam, you must have been notified on you registered mail ID provided by you at the time of registration and application. You can check here to see the registration process for the exam. JEE Main 2024

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bhoomika mishra
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arshin khan

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harsh das
Why my registration fee showing 1800 instead of 2000
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arshin khan

There may have been additional charges along with the application fees such as GST. You can check the reciept to know more.

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ananya shrivastav
I am from Nepal and passed +2 from Nepal. Right now I am in kota so can I take JEE mains exam from kota as international students.
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arshin khan

Yes. Students from Nepal can also apply for JEE Main. You may check here to know about the exam. JEE Main 2024

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yuvaraj
B ARCH SEATS TOTAL IN nit AND iiT
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arshin khan

 The number of seats differ from NIT to NIT and IIT to IIT. You can check the respective college’s website to know about the seats.

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inayat nisar
Am i eligible for Btech in Food Tech in KASHMIR
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arshin khan

Candidate applying for B.Tech in Food Technology must have passed 10+2 with physics,chemistry, Maths/Bio from any recognised board.

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shivasakthivel
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arshin khan

JEE Main application fee vary between INR 500 to INR 1000 (depending on the gender and cast), for Indian candidates. While for NRIs, it is INR 5000. Check here to learn in detail. JEE Mains 2024

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raghavendra pratap singh
When jee mains and advance exam start
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arshin khan

JEE Main 2024 exam date is January 24 to February 1, 2024 for Session 1 and April 1 to April 15, 2024 for Session 2. Check here for more. JEE Main 2024

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devare laxman
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arshin khan

There are no free colleges as per but you can always apply for scholarships and even loan facilities. Colleges often provide scholarships to students with merit and even to those belonging to SC/ST and OBC. You may check the scholarship programs of the college to learn more about it.

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om prakash panda
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arshin khan

Data science is a good and rewarding career path in todays world. It offers many opportunities and growth prospects in today's data-driven world.  Some of the most common job roles in data science include data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers.

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aryan kushwaha
Am I eligible for jee advance
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sinbad chongtham

Students who have secured the top 250000 ranks in JEE Main are qualified to apply for the JEE Advanced exam. So in order to be eligible for JEE Advanced, it is necessary for you to take JEE Mains exam first.

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menka hotwani
My name is Menka Hotwani, and I am writing to see the eligibility criteria and foreign policies for the upcoming Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). could you please tell me the procedures, documentation, and any special considerations for such candidate?
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sinbad chongtham

There are no separate eligibility criteria for international students to register and take JEE Mains exam. Students who have passed Class XII examination or equivalent from a recognized board with at least 75% marks are eligible to take JEE Mains. You can check the detailed eligibility criteria for the respective programs from JEE Mains Eligibility.

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jinesh bardia
STRTAGY FOR JEE PREPARETION OF JANUARY SESSION
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sinbad chongtham

The strategy to prepare for JEE Mains or any other exams must be made as per your current knowledge level and time in hand. I suggest you to please check the 90 days preparation plan given by experts from JEE Mains Preparation.

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mohit

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sinbad chongtham

There are several coaching centers in India that enable students to crack JEE Mains exam. You can check the list of these institutions and filter them as per their location, ratings, fee structure, etc. from Top JEE Mains Coaching Centers in India.

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hitesh pandey

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sinbad chongtham

NTA has not officially released the exam dates for JEE Mains 2024. However, the first and second phases of JEE Mains 2024 will be tentatively conducted in the month of January and April 2024 respectively.

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prachi
Jee mains exam application form date
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sinbad chongtham

The application process for JEE Mains 2024 is yet to begin. However, it is expected that NTA will begin the applciation process in the month of December 2023. The official notification might also be released in December 2023.

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manish sheshma
I am student my class 11th me jee main (nit) ke exam pass karna chahata hu
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sinbad chongtham

If you start your JEE Mains preparation while you are in the 11th standard, you have the advantages of preparing well and cracking the exam. There are several methods and tips that you can incorporate to help qualify for this exam and you can check them from JEE Mains Preparation

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akash kumar
Am i ellegible for iit?
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sinbad chongtham

In order to get admission to undergraduate programs at the IITs, students must have qualified for JEE Advance and you cannot apply just by qualifying for JEE Mains. But to take JEE Advance you must first register and take JEE Mains.

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rajesh naik
Eligibility for writing JEE main. I am pursuing 12th now. 10CBSE,and puc Karnataka state board. In India only 5 years study. Primary school finished in CBSE level at bahrain. I am not eligible to write the KCET due to non availability of study certificate of 7 years. My question is JEE main also required 7 years
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sinbad chongtham

If you have completed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 75% marks taking PCM/PMB subjects you are eligible to apply for JEE Mains exam. During the application process you will be asked only to submit your certificates fof Class X to Class XII. You do not have to submit the documents for primary school.

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rajagayathri
hi when jee exam sheduled in 2023
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sinbad chongtham

JEE Main 2024 will happen in January and April, with the first attempt tentatively in late January, and the NTA is expected to release exam details and applications by mid-December 2024. For more information, visit the official website.