Overview
Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination Main |
Common Name | JEE Main |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
JEE Main Exam Dates | Phase 2: April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2023 |
Examination Level | National-Level Exam |
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Joint Entrance Exam Main or JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination for candidates aiming for admissions in the following courses:
Candidates have to clear the JEE Main cutoff to qualify for JEE Advanced, which will help them secure seats in leading Engineering and Architectural institutions in India based on their All India Rank (AIR). Candidates can check out their eligibility criteria and requirements and seek admission in Bangalore.
Aspiring candidates need to complete their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects to be eligible for this exam.
Registration Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online (Except 1 Offline Paper for B.Arch Candidates) |
Language Options | English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, and Assamese (11) |
Exam Duration | 3 hours for B.Tech and 3.5 hours for B.Arch and B.Plan |
Frequency of the Exam | 4 | Maximum Number of Attempts | 3 |
Total Number of Sections | 3 |
Total Marks | B.Tech: 300 B.Arch and B.Plan: 400 |
Validity of Scores | Validity of Scores |
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Important Dates
Event | Exam Dates |
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Starting of JEE Main Registration Process | Phase 2: February 14 2023 |
End of JEE Main Registration Process | Phase 2: March 16, 2023 |
Release of Admit Card | Phase 2: April 3, 2023 |
JEE Main Exam | Phase 2: April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2023 |
JEE Main Results | Phase 2: April 29, 2023 | JEE Main 2023 Counselling | Phase 2: June 19, 2023 |
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Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Exam Mode | Online |
Total Marks | 300 |
Total Number of Questions | 90 |
Number of Sections | 3 | Division of Section | Section A: Physics Section B: Chemistry Section C: Mathematics |
Division of Questions | Section A: 30 Section B: 30 Section C: 30 (Candidates Have to Answer 25 Compulsory Questions from Each Section) |
Marking Scheme | +4 for Each Correct Answer -1 for Each Wrong Answer |
Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions |
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Exam Duration | 3.5 Hours |
Exam Mode | Online and Offline |
Total Marks | 400 |
Total Number of Questions | 82 |
Number of Sections | 3 | Division of Section | Section A: Mathematics Section B: Aptitude Test Section C: Drawing Test |
Division of Questions | Section A: 30 Section B: 50 Section C: 2 (Candidates Have to Answer 25 Compulsory Questions from Section A) |
Marking Scheme | Section A and Section B: +4 for Every Right Answer and -1 for Every Wrong Answer Section C: 2 Questions of 50 Marks Each |
Type of Questions | Section A and Section B: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) Section C: Non Multiple-Choice Questions (Non-MCQs) |
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Exam Duration | 3.5 Hours |
Exam Mode | Online |
Total Marks | 400 |
Total Number of Questions | 105 |
Number of Sections | 3 | Division of Section | Section A: Mathematics Section B: Aptitude Test Section C: Planning |
Division of Questions | Section A: 30 Section B: 50 Section C: 25 (Candidates Have to Answer 25 Compulsory Questions from Section A) |
Marking Scheme | +4 for Each Correct Answer -1 for Each Wrong Answer |
Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice Questions |
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JEE Main syllabus has been divided for separate courses that the candidates want to pursue, i.e. B.Tech or BE, B.Arch, and B.Plan.
Following is the detailed JEE Main syllabus:
Physics and Measurement | Laws of Motion |
Kinematics | Rotational Motion |
Work, Power, and Energy | Gravitation |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | Kinetic Theory of Gases |
Thermodynamics | Oscillations and Waves | Current Electricity | Magnetic Effects of Current |
Electrostatics | Magnetism |
Electromagnetic Induction | Alternating Currents |
Optics | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Electromagnetic Waves | Communication Systems |
Atoms and Nuclei | Electronic Devices |
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Books | Author(s)/ Publishers |
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Concept of Physics: Part 1 & 2 | H C Verma |
Fundamental of Physics | Resnick, Halliday, and Walker |
IIT JEE Physics | D C Pandey |
Problems in Physics | S S Krutov |
Physics Book for Class XI and XII | P. Vivekanandan, D K Banerjee and Anand V Karthik | Challenger Physics | Er. Deepak Agarwal |
Nootan Physics | Kumar Mittal |
New Simplified Physics | S L Arora |
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Basic Concepts in Chemistry | States of Matter |
Atomic and Molecular Structure | Chemical Bonding |
Chemical Thermodynamics | Solutions and Equilibrium |
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Chemical Kinetics and Surface Chemistry |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | Classification of Elements and Periodicity Properties | Hydrogen | Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals |
P-Block Elements | D and F-Block Elements |
Coordination Compounds | Environmental Chemistry |
Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry |
Hydrocarbons | Polymers |
Organic Compounds containing Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Halogen | Biomolecules |
Practical Chemistry | Everyday Chemistry |
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Books | Author(s)/ Publishers |
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Numerical Chemistry | P Bahadur |
Physical Chemistry | O P Tandon |
Organic Chemistry | Paula Bruice Yurkanis |
Modern Approach to Numerical Chemistry | R C Mukherjee |
Challenger Chemistry | Dr J B Yadav | Chemistry for Class XI and XII | Dr H C Srivastava |
Textbook for Chemistry | Dr M P Sawhney |
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Sets, Relations, and Functions | Complex Numbers |
Quadratic Equations | Sets, Relations, and Functions |
Quadratic Equations | Mathematical Induction |
Binomial Theorem | Sequence and Series |
Limits and Continuity | Differentiation and Integration | Coordinate Geometry | 3D Geometry |
Vectoral Algebra | Statistics and Probability |
Trigonometry | Mathematical Reasoning |
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Books | Author(s)/ Publishers |
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Maths XI and XII | R D Sharma |
Higher Algebra | Hall & Knight |
Plane Trigonometry | S L Loney |
IIT Mathematics | A Das Gupta |
Calculus | I A Maron |
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B.Arch syllabus has been divided into 3 sections, i.e. Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test. Topics under the mathematics section will be the same as those under B.Tech.
Following is the detailed NTA JEE Main syllabus for the other sections:
Following are the topics for the drawing test:
Below are the topics under the aptitude test:
Architectural Awareness | Visualisation of 2D and 3D Objects |
Analytical Reasoning | Mental Ability |
3D Perception | Transformation of Forms |
Generation of Plan | Elevations and 3D Views of Objects |
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B.Plan section consists of 3 sections which are Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning. The mathematics and aptitude test section will be the same as B.Tech/BE and B.Arch.
Following is the detailed JEE Main syllabus for planning:
Books | Author(s)/ Publishers |
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B.Planning Entrance Guide | Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal |
Steps to Architecture: B.Arch (NATA/ JEE-Main) Exam Guide | Arihant |
B. Arch NATA/ JEE (Main) Offline Drawing Test Guide | Nimish Madan |
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Eligibility & Registration
Candidates have to adhere to the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam:
1) Candidates must have passed their Class 12 examinations in 2020, 2021 or 2022.
2) Following are the compulsory subject requirements in the Class 12 examinations:
- - Mathematics
- - Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject
- Physics
- - Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
3) There is no strict age limit for this examination.
Candidates can register for JEE Main by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main.
Step 2: Candidates have to click on the link to apply for JEE Main.
Step 3: They have to provide the necessary details and choose a password and a security question.
Step 4: Candidates need to submit the details for getting registered.
NTA JEE Main Papers | Category |
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B.Tech/ BE or B.Arch or B.Plan (Any 1) | General Boys- Rs. 650 General Girls- Rs. 325 Reserved Category Boys and Girls- Rs. 325 |
Any 2 of the JEE Main Exam Papers | General Boys- Rs. 1,300 General Girls- Rs. 650 Reserved Category Boys and Girls- Rs. 650 |
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Following are the scanned documents required for filling-up application form:
Exam Centres
Bangalore | Chennai | Kolkata |
Mumbai | New Delhi | Pune |
Bhubaneswar | Guwahati | Gangtok |
Port Blair | Kavaratti | Ahmedabad |
Surat | Nashik | Agra | Haridwar | Chandigarh | Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
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Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips for JEE Main:
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are 3 of the most challenging subjects. Hence, candidates should have a clear understanding of the important topics and the JEE Main exam pattern. They should have clear-cut plans to tackle the complex topics under each of these subjects.
Candidates should put in a well-strategized preparation plan to prepare for the topics. It will help them be in touch with the topics and discover new techniques to prepare them.
Note-making is the key for exam success and increases the hopes for candidates to score well. They should prepare notes for each topic and earmark the tough and easy ones to prepare accordingly. This will help them dynamically prepare for the exam.
Candidates should answer ample amounts of mock tests to get a proper hang of the JEE Main exam pattern and devise appropriate strategies for the exam. Mocks are crucial for every exam's preparation process and they should get used to solving it regularly.
Last but not the least, candidates should keep themselves mentally as well as physically fit to prepare well for the exam and score good marks. They should exercise regularly and have a proper diet to handle the rigours of the preparation process and score well.
Admit Card
Candidates can download the JEE Main admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA JEE Main.
Step 2: Click on JEE Main under the student section and log in using credentials.
Step 3: Candidates can click on the link for the Admit Card and download it for further use.
Following are the types of institutions that accept the exam scores:
Top colleges in Bangalore also accept JEE Advanced and JEE Main scores for admitting eligible students in the courses mentioned above.
Results
Following is the tentative schedule for JEE Main result date:
Events | JEE Main Result Date |
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JEE Main February Session Results | To be Announced |
JEE Main March Session Results | To be Announced |
JEE Main April Session Results | April 29, 2023 |
JEE Main May Session Results | To be Announced |
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JEE Main counselling process is conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for National Institute of Technology (NITs) and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Following are the steps for the counselling process:
Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website of the respective counselling committee.
Step 2: They have to create their login using JEE Main credentials.
Step 3: Candidates need to fill their choices and lock the seats.
Step 4: Respective counselling committee shall allot the seats.
Step 5: Candidates have to pay the fees and verify the documents for JEE Main Counselling.
Step 6: They have to report to the allotted college before the stipulated time.