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Overview

Expanded as Joint Entrance Examination - Mains, JEE (Main) is the first step towards getting your dream college of engineering which includes NIT, IIIT, CFTI and other established names around the country.It is conducted by NTA, has two papers (B.Tech/B.E. and B.Arch/B.Planning), covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameAge LimitEducational Qualification
JEE(Main)-12th pass from any recognized Board

Exam Pattern

Paper1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

SUBJECTS

No. of Questions
NO. OF MARKSNegative MarkingTIME DURATION
Section ASection B
Mathematics20101001180 min
Physics2010100
Chemistry2010100
TOTAL90300180 min

Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen and Paper Based (offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size.

SUBJECTS

No. of Questions
NO. OF MARKSNegative MarkingTIME DURATION
Part IMathematicsSection ASection B1001180 min
2010
Part IIAptitude Test50200
Part IIIDrawing Test02100
TOTAL82400180 min

Paper 2B (B. Planning) Part-I: Mathematics, Part-II: Aptitude Test, and Part-III: Planning-Based Questions in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only

SUBJECTS

No. of Questions
NO. OF MARKSNegative MarkingTIME DURATION
Part IMathematicsSection ASection B1001180 min
2010
Part IIAptitude Test50200
Part IIIDrawing Test02100
TOTAL82400180 min

Syllabus

The exam syllabus is as follows:

SubjectTopicSub-topic
ChemistryPhysical ChemistrySome basic concepts in chemistry
States of Matter
Atomic structure
Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Chemical thermodynamics
Solutions
Equilibrium
Redox reactions and electrochemistry
Chemical kinetics
Surface chemistry
Organic ChemistryPurification and characterization of organic compounds
Hydrocarbons
Chemistry in everyday life
Principles related to practical chemistry
Organic compounds containing halogens
Organic compounds containing oxygen
Organic compounds containing nitrogen
Polymers
Some basic principles of organic chemistry
Biomolecules
Inorganic ChemistryClassification of elements and periodicity in properties
Hydrogen
Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements
d- and f - block elements
Co-ordination compounds
Environmental chemistry
General principles and processes of isolation of metals
PhysicsPhysics and measurement
Rotational motion
Thermodynamics
Kinematics
Work, energy, and power
Properties of solids and liquids
Gravitation
Laws of Motion
Oscillations and waves
Electronic devices
Kinetic theory of gases
Current electricity
Communication systems
Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
Optics
Electromagnetic waves
Atoms and nuclei
Electrostatics
Dual nature of matter and radiation
MathsComplex numbers and quadratic equations
Matrices and determinants
Sets, relations, and functions
Mathematical induction
Permutations and combinations
Mathematical reasoning
Limit, continuity, and differentiability
Integral calculus
Three-dimensional geometry
Differential equations
Binomial theorem and its simple applications
Sequence and Series
Vector algebra
Statistics and probability
Trigonometry
Co-ordinate geometry

Registration Process

  • Visit the website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ and click “New Registration”.
  • Read the instructions carefully and fill the form. After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference/correspondence.
  • After registration, an online application is to be filled and submitted.

Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category

CategoryFee

Boys(from India)
General1000 INR
General-EWS
OBC(NCL)
Girls(From India)General800 INR
General-EWS
OBC(NCL)
Boys (Outside India)General5000 INR
General-EWS
OBC(NCL)
Girls(Outside India)General4000 INR
General-EWS
OBC(NCL)

From India
SC/ST500 INR
PwD
Transgender
Outside IndiaSC/ST2500 INR
PwD
Transgender

Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.

Previous Year Cut Offs

PercentileCategory
UR-ALL(GENERAL)UR-PH(GENERAL-PwD)EWS-ALLOBC-ALLSC-ALLST-ALL
Minimum Percentile Cutoff90.7788642.001352775.622902573.611422751.977602737.2348772
Maximum Percentile Cutoff10090.763803290.777359790.777359790.777359790.7773597