The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), also known as JEE (Main), is a national-level screening test for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and comprises two papers.
The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Joint Entrance Examination [JEE (Main)] to the NTA from 2019 onwards.
Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country.
JEE (Main) – 2024 Session 1 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) will be held between 24
January and 01 February 2024 and Session 2 will be held between 01 April and 15 April 2024. This is being done to ensure that the JEE (Main) – 2024 does not interfere with the Board examinations, which may be held at different times across the States/UTs. Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B. Arch and B. Planning) are also being held twice a year (January and April 2024).
Candidates must have passed class 10 with a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and class 11 and 12 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
There are many resources available to help you prepare for JEE Main, including:
- Books: There are many good JEE Main preparation books available in the market.
- Online resources: There are many websites and online courses that offer JEE Main preparation materials.
- Coaching institutes: There are many coaching institutes that offer JEE Main preparation courses.
JEE (Main) Notification 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main exam 2024 session 1 from January 24 to February 1 and session 2 from April 01 to April 15, 2024. A candidate has the option to apply for one Session or both Sessions (Session 1 and Session 2 of 2024) together and pay the exam fee accordingly.
Submission of the Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA website: https:// jeemain.nta.ac.in/.
The entire application process for JEE (Main) – 2024 is online, including uploading scanned images/documents, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including the Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.
JEE Main 2024 Highlights
| Examination Name | Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose of Examination | Admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs and a qualifying test for JEE Advanced |
| Category | Undergraduate (UG) Exam |
| Notification | JEE (Main) Notification January 2024 |
| JEE (Main) Notification Date | 1st Nov 2023 |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Sessions | Session-1: JEE (Main) January 2024 Session-2: JEE (Main) April 2024 |
| Papers | Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) Paper-2 (B.Arch. and B.Planning) |
| NTA JEE Main 2024 Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) and In pen and paper (offline) mode |
| Exam Term | JEE (Main) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Web Portal | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| AUBSP Home Page | AUBSP.com |
Session-1: JEE (Main) – January 2024
| Session-1: JEE (Main) | January 2024 |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start | 01 Nov 2023 to 30 Nov 2023 |
| Application Form Last Date | 30 November 2023 |
| Announcement of Exam Centres | Second week of January 2024 |
| Downloading Admit Cards | 03 days before Exam Date |
| Dates of Examination | Between 24 January and 01 February 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 12 February 2024 |
Session-2: JEE (Main) – April 2024
| Session-2: JEE (Main) | April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start | 02 February 2024 to 02 March 2024 |
| Application Form Last Date | 02 March 2024 |
| Announcement of Exam Centres | Third week of March 2024 |
| Downloading Admit Cards | 03 days before Exam Date |
| Dates of Examination | Between 01 April and 15 April 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 25 April 2024 |
JEE MAIN Examination Scheme 2024
Mode of Examination
The JEE Main exam is conducted in online mode, except for the drawing section of Paper 2A, which is conducted offline. JEE (Main) – 2024 is being conducted in the following modes:
- Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
- 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 (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
- Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part-III) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Choice of Medium of Question Papers
Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) – 2024 is being conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised carefully while filling up the Application Form online and it cannot be changed at a later stage. Candidates while attempting the QP must choose the same medium as opted while registering in the Application form.
Scheme of Examination
The JEE Main exam pattern comprises two types of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Each MCQ has four answer choices, of which only one is correct.
- Candidates are required to select the correct answer for each MCQ.
- Each correct MCQ answer is awarded 4 marks.
- Each incorrect MCQ answer is awarded -1 mark.
- Unanswered MCQs are awarded 0 marks.
Numerical Value Questions (NVQs)
- NVQs require candidates to enter a numerical value as the answer.
- Candidates are required to attempt any 5 out of 10 NVQs in each section.
- Each correct NVQ answer is awarded 4 marks.
- Incorrect NVQ answers are not awarded any marks.
- Unanswered NVQs are awarded 0 marks.
Here is a table summarizing the type of questions in JEE Main:
| Feature | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 20 per section | 10 per section |
| Selection | Compulsory to attempt all | Attempt any 5 out of 10 |
| Marking scheme | +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer, 0 for unanswered | +4 for correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer, 0 for unanswered |
Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination are given in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | Type of Question | Mode of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech. | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | MCQs and NVQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
| Paper 2A: B. Arch | Part-I: Mathematics | MCQs and NVQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
| Paper 2A: B. Arch | Part-II: Aptitude Test | MCQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
| Paper 2A: B. Arch | Part-III: Drawing Test | Questions to test drawing aptitude | Pen and Paper Based (Offline) |
| Paper 2B: B. Planning | Part-I: Mathematics | MCQs and NVQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
| Paper 2B: B. Planning | Part-II: Aptitude Test | MCQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
| Paper 2B: B. Planning | Part-III: Planning-Based Questions | MCQs | CBT Mode (Online) |
Pattern of Examination
Paper-1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode:
| Subject | Section A MCQs | Section B NVQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 |
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.
| Subject | Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I: Mathematics | Section A: 20 Section B: 10 | 100 |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part III: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 |
| Total | 82 | 400 |
20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
Paper 2B (B. Planning) Part-I: Mathematics, Part-II: Aptitude Test, and Part-III: Planning- Based Questions in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
| Subject | Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I: Mathematics | Section A: 20 Section B: 10 | 100 |
| Part II: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part III: Drawing Test | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 105 | 400 |
20 questions will be MCQs and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled as a numerical value. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
Duration of Test
The total time duration for Paper 1 (B.E. /B.Tech.), Paper 2A (B. Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) is given in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | For Non-PwD Candidates | For PwD Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | 03 hours | 04 hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) Only | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test | 03 hours | 04 hours |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) Only | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Questions | 03 hours | 04 hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) both | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test, and Planning Based Questions | 03 hours 30 minutes | 04 hours 10 minutes |