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Updated on 4 Oct 2025, 12:37 IST
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is India's largest engineering entrance exam, opening doors to undergraduate courses like B.E. and B.Tech. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the JEE is the gateway for aspiring engineers to top institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs.
Scoring a top rank in the IIT JEE exam is the gateway to a successful engineering career. Admissions into India's best B.Tech and B.E. programs are determined by your performance in the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams.
Here are the key advantages of clearing the JEE:
It's important to know how these two exams are different. JEE Main is the first step, and it opens the door to many great colleges. JEE Advanced is the next step for getting into the very best colleges, the IITs. Here is a simple table to show the main differences.
| Feature | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
| What it's for | To get into NITs, IIITs, & other top engineering colleges. It's also the test you must pass to take JEE Advanced. | To get into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), which are considered the best engineering colleges in India. |
| Who runs it | The National Testing Agency (NTA). | A different IIT conducts it each year (like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, etc.). |
| Who can take it | Anyone who has passed their Class 12 board exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. | Only the top 2.5 lakh students who pass the JEE Main exam. |
| Colleges you get into | NITs, IIITs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). | All the IITs in India. |
JEE Main is the first stage and is open to all engineering aspirants. It serves as the qualifying test for the next stage and is taken by millions of students each year. A high score in JEE Main is necessary for admission into NITs, IIITs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
This table covers the key features of the JEE Main exam, which serves as the gateway for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and is the qualifying test for JEE Advanced.
| Feature | Details & Key Information |
| Full Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (Session 1 in January & Session 2 in April) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all papers. The Drawing Test for B.Arch is Pen and Paper based. |
| Number of Papers | Three Papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| JEE Main Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) |
| Total Questions (B.E/B.Tech) | 90 Questions (30 per subject). Candidates must attempt 75 questions (25 per subject). |
| Section-wise Questions | Each subject has 20 MCQs and 10 NVQs (attempt any 5 NVQs). |
| JEE Main Marking Scheme | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer (MCQs only), 0 for unattempted. |
| Total Marks (B.E/B.Tech) | 300 Marks (100 per subject) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Purpose of Exam | Admissions to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and qualification for JEE Advanced. |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
It is very important to remember all the important dates. The JEE Main 2026 exam dates are given for two sessions. The table below shows the expected dates for everything, from filling the application form to the final JoSAA counselling process.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2026) | Session 2 (April 2026) |
| JEE Main Application Form Start | First week of November 2025 | First week of February 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | First week of December 2025 | First week of March 2026 |
| JEE Main Admit Card Release Date | Three days before the exam | Three days before the exam |
| JEE Main Exam Dates | Last week of January 2026 | First week of April 2026 |
| JEE Main Result Checker Live | Second week of February 2026 | Last week of April 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling Process Starts | First week of June 2026 | First week of June 2026 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) sets the following criteria to appear for the JEE Main exam.
Filling the JEE Main application form is the first real step. You must finish it before the registration date.
How to fill the form, step-by-step:
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To score well, you must understand the latest JEE Main exam pattern. The exam has two main papers.
| Paper | Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical) | How Marks Are Given | Time |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Physics | 20 Questions | 10 Questions (Do any 5) | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 3 Hours |
| Chemistry | 20 Questions | 10 Questions (Do any 5) | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | ||
| Mathematics | 20 Questions | 10 Questions (Do any 5) | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | ||
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics | 20 Questions | 10 Questions (Do any 5) | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 3 Hours |
| Aptitude Test | 50 Questions | - | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | ||
| Drawing Test | 2 Questions | - | Two questions for 100 marks total |
The JEE Main syllabus is primarily based on the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Focusing on high-weightage chapters can significantly boost your score.
| Chapter | Expected Questions | Weightage (%) |
| Modern Physics | 3-4 | 12% |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 2-3 | 10% |
| Electrostatics & Current | 2-3 | 9% |
| EMI & AC | 2 | 7% |
| Rotational Motion | 1-2 | 6% |
| Chapter | Expected Questions | Weightage (%) |
| General Organic Chemistry | 2-3 | 10% |
| Chemical Bonding | 2 | 7% |
| p-Block Elements | 2 | 7% |
| Coordination Compounds | 1-2 | 6% |
| Thermodynamics & Gaseous State | 1-2 | 6% |
| Chapter | Expected Questions | Weightage (%) |
| Conic Sections & Straight Lines | 3-4 | 12% |
| 3D Geometry & Vectors | 2-3 | 9% |
| Definite Integration & Area | 2 | 7% |
| Matrices & Determinants | 1-2 | 6% |
| Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | 1-2 | 6% |
The JEE Main admit card is your most important document for exam day. It acts as your hall ticket, and you will not be allowed to enter the examination center without a printed copy. The admit card is typically released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) about three days before the exam date on the official website.
Follow these simple steps to download your hall ticket once it is released:
jeemain.nta.ac.in.Your JEE Main result isn't just a single score; it's a combination of three components: Marks, Percentile, and Rank. Understanding the difference is crucial because your admission to top colleges depends on your final All India Rank (AIR), which is derived from your percentile, not your raw marks.
A common question is, "Why not just use marks?" The JEE Main exam is conducted over multiple days and in multiple shifts. The difficulty level of the question paper can vary from one shift to another.
To ensure fairness, NTA uses a normalization process. This process converts your raw marks into a percentile score, which accounts for the varying difficulty levels. This means a student who scored 160 in a very tough paper might get a higher percentile than a student who scored 175 in a very easy paper. Your NTA Score (percentile) is what truly matters for ranking.
The following data is an estimate based on recent years' trends. The exact percentile for a particular score can change each year depending on the overall difficulty of the exam and the performance of students.
| Marks Range (out of 300) | Expected Percentile |
| 285 - 300 | 99.98+ |
| 265 - 280 | 99.9+ |
| 240 - 260 | 99.7+ |
| 215 - 235 | 99.5+ |
| 195 - 210 | 99.0+ |
| 175 - 190 | 98.0+ |
| 155 - 170 | 97.0+ |
| 140 - 150 | 95.0+ |
| 115 - 125 | 92.0+ |
| 100 - 110 | 90.0+ |
Students final JEE Mains rank depends on the total number of unique candidates who appear in both the January and April sessions. The ranks below are based on an estimated 12-13 lakh unique candidates.
| Percentile Score | Expected All India Rank (AIR) |
| 99.9+ | 1 - 1,200 |
| 99.5+ | 1,201 - 6,000 |
| 99.0+ | 6,001 - 12,000 |
| 98.0+ | 12,001 - 24,000 |
| 97.0+ | 24,001 - 36,000 |
| 95.0+ | 36,001 - 60,000 |
| 92.0+ | 60,001 - 96,000 |
| 90.0+ | 96,001 - 1,20,000 |
Getting a good score in JEE Main depends on your goal. To get into the best branches like Computer Science in top NITs (like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal), you need a very high percentile. The JEE Main cutoff for NITs is different for every college and branch.
Only the top 2,50,000 rank holders from JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. This final stage is the sole admissions test for all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Securing a top rank in JEE Advanced is essential for students aiming to study at an IIT.
This table outlines the essential details for the JEE Advanced exam, the final step for securing admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for various undergraduate courses.
| Feature | Details & Key Information |
| Full Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) |
| Conducting Authority | One of the 7 Zonal IITs (e.g., IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur) on a rotational basis. |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (Typically in May/June) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | Two compulsory papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2). Appearing in both is mandatory. |
| JEE Advanced Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) |
| Question Type | Diverse and challenging. Includes MCQs (single/multiple correct), Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Paragraph based, Matrix Match questions. |
| JEE Advanced Marking Scheme | Varies each year. Can include full, partial, and negative marking schemes that change across sections. High precision is crucial. |
| Total Marks | Varies each year. The total marks are announced with the question paper. |
| Exam Duration | 6 hours total (3 hours for Paper 1 and 3 hours for Paper 2) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Candidates must qualify by being in the top 2,50,000 ranks (approx.) in the JEE Main B.E./B.Tech paper. |
| Purpose of Exam | Exclusive gateway for admissions to undergraduate courses in all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
After clearing JEE Main with a top percentile, the final step towards securing a seat in an IIT is the JEE Advanced exam. This exam is known for its challenging questions that are designed to test a student's deep understanding of core concepts. Success in JEE Advanced is the only pathway for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The JEE Advanced exam is a one-day examination. The schedule is managed by one of the IITs on a rotational basis. Below are the tentative but important dates aspirants should keep in mind for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
| Event | Tentative Date |
| JEE Advanced Registration Start Date | First week of May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | Second week of May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Last week of May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Day | Last Sunday of May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Second week of June 2026 |
Appearing for JEE Advanced requires you to first clear JEE Main and then meet a stricter set of criteria set by the organizing IIT.
The JEE Advanced exam pattern is designed to test a candidate's analytical and comprehensive abilities. The exam consists of two compulsory papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, held on the same day.
| Feature | Details |
| Papers | Two Papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 (both are compulsory) |
| Duration | 3 hours for each paper |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Question Types | The exam has a variety of question formats, including: - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with one or more correct answers - Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions - Paragraph-based questions |
| Marking Scheme | The marking is complex and can change every year. It often includes partial marking for questions with multiple correct options and negative marking for incorrect answers. |
| Syllabus | The JEE Advanced syllabus is based on the topics from JEE Main but covers them in much greater depth. |
A thorough understanding of the syllabus is the foundation of a successful preparation strategy. While there is a significant overlap, there are key differences between the JEE Main and Advanced syllabus that every aspirant must know.
The JEE Advanced syllabus is a superset of the JEE Main syllabus. It includes all topics from Mains but with greater depth and a few additional, exclusive topics.
Key Topics Exclusive to JEE Advanced:
To understand the level and pattern of the exam, it is highly recommended to solve JEE Advanced previous year question papers. This is one of the most effective ways to prepare because it helps you:
The registration for JEE Advanced begins only after the final results and All India Ranks (AIR) of JEE Main 2026 are declared. Keep an eye on the official JEE Advanced website.
Expected Timeline:
The JEE Advanced exam pattern is dynamic and known for its unpredictability, which is why it is one of the toughest entrance exams. It consists of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), both of which are compulsory.
Key aspects of the exam pattern include:
After the exam, many coaching institutes, including Infinity Learn, release a JEE Advanced Rank Predictor. By entering your expected score based on answer keys, you can get an estimated All India Rank (AIR).
The Official Rank List is prepared by the conducting IIT based on the aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Subject-wise and category-wise cutoffs must also be cleared to be included in the rank list.
A good score in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) opens the doors to India's most prestigious engineering institutions. However, it's crucial to understand that different colleges accept scores from different stages of the exam—JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
Your journey to a top engineering college is a two-step process, and your rank in each exam determines the set of institutions you can apply to. The seat allocation for most of these top colleges is managed through the centralized JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling.
The 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the premier engineering colleges in India, and admission to their undergraduate programs is exclusively based on your JEE Advanced rank.
To be eligible for JEE Advanced, you must first appear for JEE Main and secure a rank among the top 2,50,000 candidates. Therefore, JEE Main acts as the qualifying test, but your final admission to an IIT depends solely on your performance in JEE Advanced.
Here is the complete list of 23 IITs in India:
| IIT Bhilai | IIT Bhubaneswar | IIT Bombay |
| IIT Delhi | IIT Dhanbad (ISM) | IIT Dharwad |
| IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Goa | IIT Guwahati |
| IIT Hyderabad | IIT Indore | IIT Jammu |
| IIT Jodhpur | IIT Kanpur | IIT Kharagpur |
| IIT Madras | IIT Mandi | IIT Palakkad |
| IIT Patna | IIT Roorkee | IIT Ropar |
| IIT Tirupati | IIT Varanasi (BHU) |
Your JEE Main rank is the direct ticket to a vast network of other excellent engineering colleges, including the highly sought-after NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded institutions.
Recognized as Institutes of National Importance, the 31 NITs are renowned for their high academic standards and excellent placements.
| Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | Malaviya NIT, Jaipur | NIT, Calicut |
| Motilal Nehru NIT, Allahabad | Maulana Azad NIT, Bhopal | NIT, Durgapur |
| NIT, Agartala | NIT, Delhi | NIT, Goa |
| NIT, Arunachal Pradesh | NIT, Hamirpur | NIT, Jamshedpur |
| NIT, Karnataka, Surathkal | NIT, Manipur | NIT, Meghalaya |
| NIT, Mizoram | NIT, Nagaland | NIT, Patna |
| NIT, Puducherry | NIT, Raipur | NIT, Rourkela |
| NIT, Sikkim | NIT, Silchar | NIT, Srinagar |
| NIT, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | NIT, Uttarakhand | NIT, Warangal |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT, Surat | Visvesvaraya NIT, Nagpur | NIT, Andhra Pradesh |
These 26 institutions specialize in Information Technology and Computer Science, making them a top choice for students passionate about the tech industry.
| IIIT Allahabad | IIIT Gwalior | IIIT Kancheepuram |
| IIIT Jabalpur | IIIT Kurnool | IIIT Agartala |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | IIIT Bhopal | IIIT Bodh Gaya |
| IIIT Dharwad | IIIT Guwahati | IIIT Kalyani |
| IIIT Kota | IIIT Kottayam | IIIT Lucknow |
| IIIT Manipur | IIIT Nagpur | IIIT Pune |
| IIIT Raichur | IIIT Ranchi | IIIT Sonepat |
| IIIT Sri City | IIIT Surat | IIIT Tiruchirappalli |
| IIIT Una | IIIT Vadodara |
This category includes over 35 other centrally funded institutions that use JEE Main scores for admission.
Prominent GFTIs include:
The power of your JEE Main score extends even further:
Prepare these documents in advance to avoid last-minute hassles:
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A student gets only two attempts for the JEE Advanced exam, and they must be in two years back-to-back.
Yes, a dropper can definitely give the JEE Advanced exam. If you took your first attempt right after your Class 12 boards, you can take your second and final attempt the next year as a dropper. You just need to make sure you clear the JEE Main cutoff again in your drop year.
For JEE Main, there is no age limit. As long as you have passed your Class 12 board exams, you can appear for it.
For JEE Advanced, there is an age limit. A candidate must be born on or after a specific date set by the IITs (for example, for JEE Advanced 2026, the birth date might need to be on or after October 1, 2001). There is a 5-year relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
The NTA recently updated the JEE Main syllabus and removed a few topics to match it more closely with the NCERT books. Some of the important removed topics from the JEE syllabus are:
Balancing board exams and JEE preparation is a common challenge. Here is a simple strategy:
Focus on Common Topics: The syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths is mostly the same. Prepare these topics so well that you are ready for both exams.
Make a Timetable: Dedicate separate hours for board-specific subjects (like English and an optional subject) and for solving JEE-level problems.
Practice Writing: For board exams, writing detailed answers is important. For JEE, quick problem-solving is key. Practice both.
Use the Gaps: The time between your two JEE Main sessions is perfect for focusing completely on your board exams.
Infinity Learn is the best online coaching for JEE has helped students succeed. Infinity Learn offers:
No, you cannot use a calculator in the JEE Main exam. No electronic devices, including watches and mobile phones, are allowed inside the exam hall. All calculations have to be done by hand.
Choose CSE in a new IIT if: Your main interest is in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and you want the "IIT brand name." The IIT tag can be very helpful for higher studies abroad and for certain top jobs. Newer IITs are growing quickly and have modern facilities.
Choose ECE in an old, top NIT if: You want a college with a more established campus life, a very strong network of old students, and excellent placements. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) students from top NITs (like NIT Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) get placed in top software and hardware companies, with packages often as good as IITs.
Getting into Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay is extremely competitive. You typically need an All India Rank under 60 in JEE Advanced to secure a seat in this coveted program.
If you are in the top 2.5 lakh candidates, you are eligible for JEE Advanced. You must immediately register for it. If not, or if you don't wish to appear for Advanced, your focus should shift to the JoSAA counselling process for admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on your JEE Main rank.