JEE Main

A Standardized Entrance Test for Technical Undergraduate Programs

Overview

JEE (Main), often referred as Joint Entrance Examination Main is an engineering based entrance examination which was previously conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and now by JEE Apex Board (JAB) at national level. As JEE Main comprises two papers, paper 1 allows you to take admission into programs like B.E/B.Tech. whereas, paper 2 is for admission into B. Arch and B. Planning.

JEE (Main) directs you at National Institute of Technology, abbreviated as NITs, Indian Institutes of Information Technology abbreviated as IIITs and variant technical institutes called CFTIs of India. If you want to study in an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), JEE Main is a first-step towards your admission. As, you need to appear in the JEE advanced exam. Here are the exam highlights for your quick reference.

JEE Main 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

JEE Full Form

Joint Entrance Exam

JEE (Main)Exam Conducting Authority

JAB

JEE (Main)Official Website

https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ 

Level of JEE (Main) Exam

National Level

Mode of exam

Online/Offline

Total Papers

2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

Duration of the exam

180 minutes (3 hours)

Total Marks

300 Marks

Total Questions

For Paper 1

  • 90 Questions (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)

For Paper 2 A

  • 82 Questions (Mathematics-Part I, Aptitude Test-Part II, Drawing Test-Part III

For Paper 2 B

  • 105 Questions (Mathematics-Part I, Aptitude Test-Part II, Planning Test-Part III

Question Type

For Paper 1

  • MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Numerical-Based Questions

For Paper 2 A

  • MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Numerical-Based Questions

For Paper 2 B

  • MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Numerical-Based Questions

Negative Marking

Yes

Total Sessions

2 (January and April)

Purpose

Admission to 31 NITs, 26 IIITs and other CFTIs

Medium of JEE (Main) exam

13 Languages

Notification Release Date

November 01, 2023

Validity of JEE (Main) Score

1 Year

Eligibility

JEE Main entrance exam lists the eligibility criteria for you so that you can appear in a number of exams as per your eligibility and appear in the engineering courses as per caliber. The JEE Main 2024 eligibility criteria is as given below:

Age Limit:  There is no age limit criteria to appear in the exam but you have to fulfill the age criteria as prescribed by the Institution you are taking admission in.

Qualification: 

  • If you are applying for a B.E/ B.Tech degree, you must have cleared the 5 fundamentals subjects in 12th level-Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects and Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or any other technical vocational as optional subjects.

  • If you are a diploma holder, you can still apply for admission but solely in IITs.

Year of Passing +2 Examination:

If you have passed your 12th (Intermediate) class examination or its equivalent in 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2024, you are eligible to apply.

No. of Attempts: 

You can appear in one or more than one session. And, the attempt limit is the same for all the categories.

State Code of Eligibility:

In addition to the general eligibility of the JEE Main 2024, you must fulfill the state code of eligibility while registering for the exam. Read further and check if you meet the standard code:

  • The state code of eligibility will depend on the state you have qualified for your intermediate exam and it will not be dependent on your residence or native place.

  • Indian nationals who will pass 12th level from an institution situated abroad their state code of eligibility will be determined as per their mentioned permanent address of India given in the passport.

Special Note: You are always advised to check out your matching criteria so that no chance is missed. Also, keep in mind that just appearing for JEE Main will not make you eligible for final admission.

Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 will be conducted in both modes – Online and Offline. That is, the exam follows CBT as well as PBT format. Here’s the JEE Main 2024 examination pattern for both paper 1 and paper 2:

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern: Paper 1 (B.E/B. Tech)

Mode of Exam

Online 

Maximum Time

3 Hours

Maximum Marks

300 Marks

No. of Subjects

3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

No./Name of Sections

2 (Section A/Section B)

Question Type

MCQs and Numerical Questions for Each Subject (i.e. PCM )

No. of Questions

90 (30 [Section A=20+Section B=10] in each section)

Marking Scheme

For Each Correct Answer: +4

For Each Incorrect Answer: -1

Unanswered:0

 

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern: Paper 2A (B.Arch)

Mode of Exam

Online/Offline 

Maximum Time

3 Hours

Maximum Marks

400 Marks

No. of Subjects

3 (Mathematics-Part I, Aptitude-Part II and Drawing-Part III)

No./Name of Sections

2 (Section A/Section B) in Part I 

1 in Part II & III

Question Type

MCQs and Numerical Questions for Each Subject

No. of Questions

82 (30 [Section A=20+Section B=10] in Mathematics; 50 in Aptitude; 02 in Drawing Test)

Marking Scheme

For Each Correct Answer: +4

For Each Incorrect Answer: -1

Unanswered:0

 

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern: Paper 2B (B. Planning)

Mode of Exam

Online 

Maximum Time

3 Hours

Maximum Marks

400 Marks

No. of Subjects

3 (Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning)

No./Name of Sections

2 (Section A/Section B) in Part I 

1 in Part II & III

Question Type

MCQs and Numerical Questions for Each Subject

No. of Questions

105 (30 [Section A=20+Section B=10] in Mathematics; 50 in Aptitude; 25 in Planning)

Marking Scheme

For Each Correct Answer: +4

For Each Incorrect Answer: -1

Unanswered:0

Important Dates

Event

Dates (Tentative) for Session-1 January 2024 

Dates (Tentative) for Session-2 April 2024 

Notification

November 01, 2023

To be announced

Registration start date

November 01, 2023 

February 02, 2024 (as per official information bulletin)

JEE (Main) registration last date (without late fee)

November 30, 2023 (up to 09:00 PM)

 

Extended to December 04, 2023 (up to 09:00 PM)

Check Public Notice

https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/images/public-notice-jee-main-2024-extension-and-correction.pdf 

March 02, 2024 (up to 09:00 PM)

Last date for successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net banking /UPI

December 04, 2023 (up to 11:50 PM)

March 02, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM)

Announcement of the City of Examination

By the second week of January 2024

By the third week of March 2024

Modifications in application form

December 06, 2023 to December 08, 2023

To be announced

Admit Card release date

03 days before the actual date of the Examination

To be announced

JEE (Main) exam date 2024 

January 24, 2024 to February 01, 2024

April 01, 2024 to April 15, 2024

Display of Recorded Response sheet and Answer Keys

To be announced later on the website 

To be announced

Result Declaration

February 12, 2024

April 25, 2024

Official Notification

The exam conducting authority i.e. JAB will release the official notification for JEE (Main) 2024 session 2-April 2024 tentatively in the last week of January this year. 

You can click the link given below to get the official notification, as soon as it is active.

JEE (Main) 2024 Official Notification for Session 2 [The link will soon be active]

Information Bulletin for Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) 2024

https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/images/information-bulletin-for-jee-main-2024.pdf 

Application Procedure

Steps for JEE Main 2024 Registration 

As soon as JAB will declare the application start date for JEE Main 2024, you will need to register for the exam carefully. Follow the below-mentioned steps 

Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main 2024 i.e. https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on ‘New registration’.

Step 3: Give your personal & contact details in the registration form. After successful form submission, you then need to complete the application form,filling all the required details. 

Step 4: Upload your recent passport-sized photograph, signature and any other document required.

Step 5: Click on Save and then Submit. 

Step 6: Pay the application fee through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking/UPI/PayTM.

Documents Required

While filling the application form of JEE Main 2024, you must enter all the details correctly and upload the documents carefully. You can keep the documents handy before starting the registration process on the exam portal. Here’s what you need to upload:

  • Passport-sized photograph (size 10 kb-200 kb in jpeg/jpg)
  • Scanned copy of signature (size 4 kb-30 kb in jpeg/jpg)
  • Scanned copy of Class 10th marksheet
  • Scanned copy of Class 12 marksheet
  • Aadhaar card as ID Proof

Syllabus

Subject

Topics

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Physics

  • Units and Measurement Thermodynamics
  • Kinematics
  • Rotational Motion
  • Gravitation
  • Work and Energy
  • Power
  • Properties of Solids and Liquids
  • Laws of Motion
  • Electronic Devices
  • Oscillations
  • Waves
  • Current Electricity
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Communication Systems
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Magnetism
  • Alternating Currents
  • Magnetic Effects of Current
  • Kinetic Theory of Gases
  • Dual Nature of Matter
  • Radiation
  • Atoms Nuclei
  • Optics Electrostatics

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

  • Basic Concepts in Chemistry
  • States of Matter
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Atomic Structure
  • Molecular Structure
  • Solutions
  • Redox Reactions
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Electrochemistry
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics

Organic Chemistry

  • Polymers
  • Principles of Practical Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds – Characterisation and Purification
  • Oxygen, Halogens, and Nitrogen Organic Compounds
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Biomolecules
  • Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life

Inorganic Chemistry

  • Hydrogen
  • Classification of Elements
  • Periodicity
  • Alkali metals
  • Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
  • Alkaline Earth Metals
  • D and f Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Isolation of Metals

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics

  • Sets, Relations, and Functions
  • Complex Numbers
  • Determinant
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Matrices
  • Permutations Combinations
  • Mathematical Induction
  • Sequence Series
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Limits and Continuity
  • Differentiability
  • Statistics
  • Differential Equations
  • Integral Calculus
  • Trigonometry
  • Vector Algebra
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • 3D Geometry
  • Probability

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Aptitude Test

Unit I

  • Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, and Materials
  • Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build-environment
  • Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
  • Visualising different sides of three-dimensional objects
  • Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal).

Unit II

  • Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, colour texture, harmony and contrast, building forms and elements
  • Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil
  • Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, rotation subtraction, development of surfaces and volumes, elevations Generation of Plans and 3 D views of objects
  • Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Drawing

  • Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (monuments, public space, festivals, market, street scenes, recreational spaces, etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for B. Planning

Unit I: General Awareness

  • General knowledge questions
  • Knowledge about prominent cities
  • Development issues, Government programmes, etc.

Unit II: 

  • The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India
  • Pre-modern world, 19th -century global economy
  • Colonialism and colonial cities, Industrialisation, Resources and development
  • Types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, National economy
  • Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, Political parties, Democracy, The Constitution of India, Economic development- economic sectors, Globalisation
  • The concept of development, Poverty
  • Population structure, Social exclusion and inequality, Urbanisation
  • Rural development
  • Colonial cities

Unit 3: Thinking Skills

  • Comprehension (unseen passage)
  • Map reading skills
  • Scale, distance, direction, area etc.,
  • Critical reasoning
  • Understanding of charts, graphs and tables
  • Basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning

Admit Card

The admit cards for JEE Main 2024 for January 2024 (session 1) will be made available to download three days before the exam dates (i.e. 24th January).

Follow these steps to download your JEE Main 2024 admit card:

  • Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.

  • Click on the “Download Admit Card” button.
  • A new page will be displayed on the screen.
  • Provide your Application Number, Password and Security Pin and then sign in.
  • Look for the “Download Admit Card” link.
  • Save the file in .pdf format and take the print out.  Do not forget to carry it with you to the exam hall.