JEE Main 2024: Session 1 From Jan 24, Session 2 in April, Application Form, Syllabus, Question Papers
JEE Main 2024: The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2024 exam dates. JEE Main 2024 exam will be held in two sessions in January and April. NTA JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 is from January 24 to February 1 while the session 2 exam will be held from April 1 to 15. Details of notification with details of exam dates can be checked at NTA JEE Mains 2024 official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and also on this page. JEE Main 2024 application form is likely to be released soon. The tentative JEE Mains 2024 registration date session 1 is December first week.
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What is JEE Main Exam?
- The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), popularly called JEE Main, is the exam conducted for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. The JEE Main exam is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, conducted for admission to IITs.
- JEE Main exam consists of three papers, Paper 1 for admission to the BE/BTech course, Paper 2A for BArch admission, and Paper 2B for BPlan course admission. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam as a Computer Based Test in various cities in India and abroad. NTA official website JEE 2024 is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Dec '23 - Jan '24 | JEE Main 2024 Registration |
| Jan '24 | JEE Main 2024 Admit Card |
| 24 Jan '24 - 1 Feb '24 | JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 1 |
| Feb '24 | JEE Main 2024 Answer Key |
| Feb '24 | JEE Main 2024 Result |
| 1 Apr '24 - 15 Apr '24 | JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 2 |
JEE Main 2024 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency |
| Level of exam | Undergraduate |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year in January and April |
| Mode of exam | Online as a computer-based test |
| Total candidates | Around 10 lakh |
| Courses offered | BTech, BArch and BPlan |
| Application fees | INR 1000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours 4 hours for PwD |
| Marking scheme | +4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response |
| Total Questions | 90 questions in Paper 1 (BE/BTech) 82 questions in Paper 2A (BArch) 105 questions in Paper 2B (BPlan) |
| Accepting colleges | All NITs, IIITs and CFTIs |
| Number of test cities | 290 in India 20 outside India |
| JEE Main 2024 official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2024 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and the marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern
JEE Main examination includes three papers- Paper 1, Paper 2A, and Paper 2B. Paper 1 is to be attempted by candidates willing to join BE/ BTech courses. Paper 2A is for the BArch course and Paper 2B is for the BPlanning course. The detailed exam pattern of JEE Main for all three papers can be checked below.
JEE Main BTech Exam Pattern (Paper 1)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Numerical Value Answer (NAV) type questions |
| Total number of questions | 90 Questions |
| Total duration of exam | 3 Hours |
| Subject-wise number of questions | Physics- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions Chemistry- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions |
| Marking scheme | 4 Mark for the correct answer 1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer |
JEE Main BArch Exam Pattern (Paper 2A)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) except drawing section |
| Subjects Covered | Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Numerical Value Answer (NAV) type questions Drawing question |
| Total number of questions | 82 Questions |
| Total duration of exam | 3 Hours |
| Subject-wise number of questions | Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions General Aptitude- 50 MCQ Drawing- 2 questions on drawing |
| Marking scheme | 4 Mark for the correct answer 1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer |
JEE Main BPlan Exam Pattern (Paper 2B)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) except drawing section |
| Subjects Covered | Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions (NAV) in Mathematics Multiple choice questions (MCQ) in General Aptitude and Planning |
| Total number of questions | 105 Questions |
| Total duration of exam | 3 Hours |
| Subject-wise number of questions | Mathematics- 30 General Aptitude- 50 Planning- 25 |
| Marking scheme | 4 Mark for the correct answer 1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer |
JEE Main Question Papers
JEE Main 2023 question paper PDF is available here. JEE Main question papers are a great source of preparation and information about the exam. JEE Mains weightage chapter-wise of topics covered in the exam and the difficulty level of the exam can be understood using previous year papers of JEE Mains. Students preparing for the exam are advised to practice JEE Main previous year papers for at least 10 years. This will help students understand the various aspects of the exam like which topics are asked regularly in exams, and the difficulty level of the paper among others. JEE Main previous year papers also serve the purpose of mock tests and sample papers.
JEE Main 2023 Question Paper January Session
| Exam Date/Shift | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2023 January 24 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 January 25 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 January 29 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 January 30 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 January 31 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 Febraury 1 Paper | Download | Download |
JEE Main 2023 Question Paper April Session
| Exam Date/Shift | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2023 April 6 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 8 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 10 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 11 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 12 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 13 Paper | Download | Download |
| JEE Main 2023 April 15 Paper | Download | Download |
JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check here the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2024 prescribed by the NTA for appearing in the exam. It is necessary that all candidates ensure their eligibility before applying for the exam failing which their candidature will get cancelled.
| Eligibility Criteria | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Age limit | There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed class 12 in 2022/2023 or appearing in 2024 from any recognized board. Candidates having passed any exam equivalent to class 12 are also eligible to apply |
| Number of attempts | Candidates can appear in the exam for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12 |
| Compulsory subjects in qualifying exam | For BTech- Physics, Mathematics, and any one subject among Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject For BArch – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics For BPlan- Mathematics |
| Minimum percentage in class 12 | No minimum percentage is required to appear in the exam 75% marks required after qualifying JEE Mains for admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs |
| State code of eligibility | State code of eligibility means the code of the State from where the candidate has passed the class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination by virtue of which the candidate becomes eligible to appear in JEE Main 2024. State code of eligibility does NOT depend upon the native place or the place of residence of the candidate. Candidates who passed/appearing for Class 12 from NIOS should select the State of Eligibility according to the State in which the study Centre is located. |
JEE Main Cutoff 2023
NTA will announce JEE Main 2024 cutoff along with the announcement of session 2 results. JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced. JEE Main cutoff will be different for various categories. Candidates can check here previous year JEE Main cutoff.
Candidates must note that there are NO minimum marks or cutoffs that students need to obtain to pass the JEE Main exam. The score that candidates get in JEE Main decides the All India Rank and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is purely based on the All India Rank. The JEE Main cutoff is only for appearing in JEE Advanced.
JEE Main 2023 Cutoff
| Eligibility Criteria | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Common Rank List | 90.7788642 |
| Gen-EWS | 75.6229025 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.6114227 |
| SC | 51.9776027 |
| ST | 37.2348772 |
| PwD | 0.0013527 |
JEE Main Cutoff Trends
| Category/Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 88.4121383 | 87.8992241 | 90.3765335 |
| OBC-NCL | 67.0090297 | 68.0234447 | 72.8887969 |
| SC | 43.0820954 | 46.8825338 | 50.1760245 |
| ST | 26.7771328 | 34.6728999 | 39.0696101 |
| Gen-EWS | 63.1114141 | 66.2214845 | 70.2435518 |
| PwD | 0.0031029 | 0.0096375 | 0.0618524 |
JEE Main Admission Cutoff
Candidates can check here the JEE Main admission cutoff for various institutes and years. The admission cutoffs are in the form of JEE Main opening and closing ranks.
| Institutes | 2022 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | Click Here |
| National Institutes of Technology (NITs) | Click Here |
| Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) | Click Here |
JEE Main 2024 Application Form
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Mains application form 2024 in December. As JEE Main 2024 will be conducted in two sessions in January and April, separate application forms will be released for both sessions.
For session 1, NTA will start the JEE Main registration in December while for session 2, the application forms will be released in March. However, candidates will have the option to apply for both sessions 1 and 2 during the first session registration.
Applying for JEE Main is a multi-stage process
Stage 1- Registration
Stage 2- Filling the required information in the application form
Stage 3- Uploading scanned images of photo and signature
Stage 4- Payment of application fees
Documents Required to Apply for JEE Main 2024
Candidates applying for JEE Main 2024 must have the following documents
- Scanned image of photo and signature
- Credit/debit card or Internet banking details for application fee payment
How to Fill JEE Mains Form 2024
Candidates can apply for JEE Main with the help of the below-mentioned step-by-step guide.
Step 1- Open the official website
Step 2- Click on the “JEE Main 2024 Registration” link
Step 3- Fill in the required details and click on the “Submit” button to complete the registration
After the completion of JEE Main registration process, candidates will receive an email and message in their registered email ID and mobile phone number with details of the application form number and password. Candidates will need to keep safe/save the details of registration.
Step 4- After completion of registration, candidates will be redirected to the page for filling out the detailed application form. In this step, candidates must provide educational qualifications, parents' details, address of communication and permanent address, and exam center preference.
Step 5- Upload scanned images of passport-size photographs and signature
Step 6- Pay the application fee
Step 7- The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.
Candidates need to download the filled application form and take its printout. It is advised that candidates keep safe the print copy of the application form until the completion of the admission process.
Also Read:Check the complete procedure to fill JEE Main 2023 Application Form
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JEE Main Form Correction 2024
NTA provides the facility to edit/modify the information filled in the application form. In case candidates mistakenly fill incorrect information in the application form or want to modify any information, they can use the facility of JEE Main 2024 application form correction.
JEE Mains application form correction 2024 will be available after the compilation of the registration process. JEE Main correction window 2024 will be available at jeemain.nta.ni.c.in. All registered candidates will be allowed to make corrections to their filled application form by login. Candidates have to note that only certain information like category, address, photo, and signature were open for corrections during the facility.
How to Make Changes in Application Form
- Open the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Login using your application number and password
- Click on JEE Main correction link
- JEE Main 2024 application form will be displayed on screen
- Select the information that needs to be modified and make the required changes
- Click on "Confirm and Save" button after making changes
Candidates should download and take a printout of their JEE Main application form 2024 after making the changes.
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2024 admit card a week before the exam. Admit cards will be available for download online on the JEE Main website. Details about exam date and time, exam centre address, and candidates basic details like name, photo, signature and exam day instructions will be mentioned in the admit card.
The NTA JEE Main admit card 2023 will be available only in online mode at the JEE Main website jeemain.nta.nic.in. It is advised that the candidates must review all the information on their admit card after downloading it. Candidates must get in touch with the examination authority in case of any discrepancy in the admit card. Candidates must carry a photo ID card along with the JEE Main 2024 admit card to the examination hall. Candidates need to download and take the printout of their JEE Main 2024 admit card.
How to download JEE Main 2024 Admit card
- Open the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the JEE Main admit card 2024 download link
- Login using JEE Main application number and date of birth
- Admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout
Also Read:JEE Main 2024 Admit card download problems and solutions
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JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2024
City intimation slip is released by the NTA a few days before the admit cards. Exam city slip, also called city intimation slip mentions details of exam city and exam date of candidates. Candidates can download their city intimation slip JEE 2024 from jeemain.nta.nic.in 2023 login.
Also Read:Check JEE Main 2024 exam cities and advance city intimation slip
JEE Main 2024 Mock Test
The NTA has released the official JEE Mains mock test free online 2024 on the website nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can practice NTA JEE Main mock tests online for free. The level of mock tests available in the NTA portal is exactly similar to the JEE Main exam which helps in evaluating one performance and preparation for the exam in a real manner.
Steps to take the online JEE Main 2024 Mock Test at NTA’s website are given below:
Step 1- Visit the official website of NTA
Step 2- Navigate to the “Mock Test” link given at the top of the homepage
Step 3- Submit the required credentials and agree to the instructions
Step 4- On successful submission of the correct credentials, candidates can begin JEE Main 2023 Mock test online
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JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2024 answer key after the completion of the exam. The answer key will be available for download online on the JEE Main website. For session 1, the answer key will be available in the last week of January while for the second session, NTA will release the answer key in the last week of April.
NTA releases the answer key to let candidates know the correct answers to the question asked in the exam. In case candidates have objections to any answer provided by the NTA, they can challenge the answer key upon which an expert team reviews the challenge to arrive at a final answer.
How to Download JEE Main Answer Key
Candidates can download the answer key online by using the following steps
- Open the official website
- Click on JEE Mains 2024 answer key link
- Login using the application number and date of birth/password
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout
JEE Main Response Sheet 2024
NTA also releases the candidate response sheet along with the answer key. JEE Main response sheet is the copy of recorded responses that candidate mark during the exam. Candidates can use their response sheet along with the answer key to calculate their scores in the exam. The response sheet will be available for download on the candidate login page.
JEE Main 2024 Result
The result of JEE Main 2024 Session 1 will be declared in February. NTA will announce the result online on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will need to login on the website using their application number and date of birth for checking their scorecards. The result will mention details of percentile scores obtained by the candidate in each subject and the aggregate percentile score. The result for both sessions will be declared separately.
How to Check JEE Main Result 2024
To check the result, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps
- Open the official website
- Click on JEE Mains 2024 result link
- Login using the application number and date of birth/password
- Scorecard will be displayed on screen
- Download and take printout of the result
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JEE Main Participating Institutes
The participating institutes of JEE Main are the colleges that participate in the JoSAA counselling for admission in various Engineering, Architecture and Planning courses. Besides JEE Main participating institutes, many colleges offer admission based on the scores of JEE Main but are not a part of JoSAA. Such institutes organise their counselling process for admission.
There are a total of 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 19 other GFTIs that participate in JoSAA counselling. The number of seats in these institutes can be checked below. Other institutes which offer admission based on JEE Main scores are from the states which do not conduct their entrance exams for engineering admission and include U.P., Bihar, M.P., Delhi, among others.
