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Paper 1: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers
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Paper 2: MCQs: +4/-1; Drawing Test: subjective evaluation (out of 100)
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Unanswered questions: 0 marks
Full Name: Joint Entrance Examination – Main
JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam for admission into undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the IITs.
Understanding how marks are awarded and deducted
Paper 1: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers
Paper 2: MCQs: +4/-1; Drawing Test: subjective evaluation (out of 100)
Unanswered questions: 0 marks
Educational qualification: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
Year of passing: Candidates must have passed in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025
Age limit: No specific age limit
Number of attempts: Maximum of 3 consecutive years
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Paper 2A (B.Arch):
Mathematics
Aptitude Test
Drawing Test
Paper 2B (B.Planning):
Mathematics
Aptitude Test
Planning-based Questions
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
Total Questions: 90 (75 to be attempted: 25 per subject)
MCQs and numerical questions
Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Paper 2A (B.Arch):
Mathematics (MCQ + numerical), Aptitude (MCQ), Drawing (pen-paper test)
Paper 2B (B.Plan):
Mathematics (MCQ + numerical), Aptitude (MCQ), Planning questions
Understand NCERT thoroughly for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths
Solve previous year papers and mock tests regularly
Time management and accuracy are crucial
Take timed quizzes and simulate exam conditions
Revise formulas, concepts, and short tricks often
Recent announcements and important notices
JEE Main 2025 will be held in January and April 2025 in two sessions
Candidates can appear in either or both sessions
Best of the two scores will be considered for final ranking
Application likely to start in November 2024
Conducted by NTA twice a year
Gateway to NITs, IIITs, and eligibility for JEE Advanced
Available in multiple languages
Offers flexibility with multiple attempts
Accepted by many private and government engineering colleges
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