Engineering & Technology
national Level
JEE Main
Joint Entrance Examination Main
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
Total Marks:
300
Negative Marking:
Yes
Frequency:
twice_a_year
About JEE Main
JEE Main is one of the most competitive engineering entrance examinations in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as the primary gateway for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions across the country. The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode twice a year, giving students two opportunities to improve their scores.
The examination tests candidates on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level. Paper 1 is for B.E./B.Tech admission, while Paper 2A is for B.Arch and Paper 2B is for B.Planning. The best of the two attempts is considered for ranking purposes.
JEE Main also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only the top 2,50,000 candidates from JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| sc_st | ₹500 |
| female | ₹500 |
| general | ₹1,000 |
JEE Main Important Dates
| Event | Type | Session | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 - Registration Opens Tentative | registration_start | Session 1 | TBA | Online registration window for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. Candidates can fill the application form, upload documents, and pay fees. |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 - Examination Tentative | exam_date | Session 1 | TBA | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted in CBT mode across multiple shifts and days. |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 - Result Declaration Tentative | result | Session 1 | TBA | NTA will release JEE Main 2027 Session 1 results along with NTA scores, percentile, and All India Rank. |
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination is required. Candidates can attempt JEE Main for three consecutive years after passing their 12th examination. There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main.
JEE Main Exam Pattern
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 90 questions (75 to attempt) — 30 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject has 20 MCQs (+4/-1 marking) and 10 numerical value questions (5 to attempt, +4/0 marking). Total marks: 300.
JEE Main Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of Class 11 and 12 as per NCERT/CBSE syllabus.
JEE Main Cutoff Scores
Cutoff data is not available yet.
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View All CollegesJEE Main Preparation Tips
Focus on NCERT textbooks first, then move to reference books. Solve previous year papers and take mock tests regularly. Time management is crucial during the exam.
JEE Main Counselling Process
Counselling process details coming soon.