JEE Advanced

• Must be among the top 2.5 lakh rank holders (approx.) in JEE Main

• Must have passed Class 12 in the previous two years or be appearing in the current year

• Can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in two consecutive years

• Must not have accepted admission in an IIT earlier

• Age limit: General/OBC candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)

Covers advanced topics in:

• Physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics

• Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry

• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Trigonometry

Note: A new, updated syllabus applies from 2023 onwards, available on the official JEE Advanced website.

• Papers: 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

• Duration: 3 hours each

• Subjects in each paper: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

• Types of questions: MCQs (single & multiple correct), Numerical value-based, Match-the-columns

• The pattern (marking, number of questions, types) changes every year

• Strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving speed are key

• Practice advanced-level problems regularly

• Solve past years’ JEE Advanced papers

• Take mock tests with simulated exam conditions

• Focus on accuracy and managing time across all subjects