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Updated on 09th February, 2024 , 6 min read
JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Updates: JEE Advanced is a national-level examination conducted by IIT every year for admission to the prestigious Institute of Information Technology(ies) in India. This year the JEE Advanced Exam will be conducted on 26th May 2024 by IIT Madras. IIT Guwahati conducted the JEE Advanced Exam 2023.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2024: Aspirants appearing for the JEE Advanced Exam must be extra cautious because, unlike JEE Main, the JEE Advanced Exam Pattern changes unpredictably every year. However, the aspirants can prepare for the JEE Advanced Exam by understanding the past JEE Advanced Exam Pattern.
The JEE Advanced exam consists of 2 papers - paper 1 and paper 2 and is conducted as a computer-based test only. Each paper lasts 3 hours, and to pass the JEE Advanced Exam, it is mandatory to appear for both papers. JEE Advanced is categorized as the 5th toughest exam in the world and only 25% of aspirants clear the exam. Also, JEE Advanced or IIT JEE is the sole criterion for admission to the top IITs for B.Tech.
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Read about the JEE Advance 2024 Exam Pattern, Key Highlights, Marking Scheme, and question types in this article.
The complete schedule for JEE Advanced Exam 2024 has been given in the table below. Candidates must visit the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in for JEE Advanced Registration, JEE Advanced Admit Card and JEE Advanced Fee Payment.
Exam Event | Date | Timeline |
JEE Advanced Registration Begins | April 21, 2024 | 10.00 a.m. |
Registration Closes | April 30, 2024 | 5.00 p.m. |
Last Date for JEE Advanced Application Fee | May 6, 2024 | 5.00 p.m. |
JEE Advanced Admit Card Download | May 17 - May 26, 2024 | 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. |
JEE Advanced Exam Date | Paper 1 - May 26, 2024 | 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. |
Paper 2 - May 26, 2024 | 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. | |
Copy of Candidate Responses | May 31, 2024 | 5.00 p.m. |
JEE Advanced Provisional Answer Key | June 2, 2024 | 10.00 a.m. |
Answer key Challenge Window | June 2 to June 3, 2024 | 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
JEE Advanced Result | June 9, 2024 | 10.00 a.m. |
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The JEE Advance Exam consists of 2 papers and covers syllabus from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each of these sections is divided into 4 sub-sections and has different marking schemes. The table below highlights the basic details related to the JEE Advanced Exam pattern.
Particulars | Pattern Details |
Organizing Institute | IIT Madras |
Mode of Examination | Computer-Based |
Medium of Examination | English/ Hindi |
Number of Papers | 2 – Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
Number of Subject Sections | 3 major sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Sub Sections | 4 in each of the major sections |
Time Duration of Exam | 6 hours (3 hours each) |
Types of Question | MCQs, Numerical value-based, MSQs, Matching List, Paragraph-based Numerical Value, etc. |
Unlike JEE Mains, The JEE Advanced exam pattern has a diverse range of question types and the conducting IIT chooses the question types to be included in the exam. The different kinds have been discussed and articulated in the table below.
Question Type | Description | Marking Scheme |
Multiple Choice (MCQ) | Out of 4 options, only 1 is correct | Full marks: +3 If only the correct option is chosen Zero Marks: 0 for unattempted/ unanswered questions Negative Marks: -1 In all other cases |
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) | Out of 4 options, 1 or more than 1 is correct | Full marks: +4 only if all the correct options have been chosen. Partial Marks:
Unattempted Questions: 0 Negative Marks: -2 in all other cases |
Non-Negative Integer (NNI) | Numerical Questions with non-negative integer answers up to 2 decimal places | Full marks: +4 for the correct answer Unattempted Questions: 0 |
Matching List-Based MCQ (MLT) | Match List type i.e. Match List-I to List-II. List I had 4 questions to be matched to List II which had 5 options. Also referred to as Matrix Match | Full marks: +3 in case all options are correct, Unattempted Questions: 0 for unattempted/ unanswered questions Negative Marks: -1 In all other cases |
Paragraph Based Numerical Value (PNV) | Paragraph-based questions with numerical answers up to 2 decimal places | Full marks: +3 in case all options are correct, Unattempted Questions: 0 |
Single Digit Integer | Numerical question with a single digit answer between 0 and 9 | Full Marks: +3 for correct answer Unattempted Questions: 0 Negative Marks: -1 for incorrect answer |
Question Stem | Similar to PNV but with 2 questions each | Full Marks: +2 for correct answer Unattempted Questions: 0 |
The JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2023 consisted of 51 questions in total for both papers (17 in each subject) carrying a total weightage of 180 Marks. The JEE Advanced Total Marks for 2023 were 360. While the JEE Advance Exam Pattern is never fixed, aspirants can learn from past trends and analyze the JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Analysis 2023 | |||||
Paper | Question Type | Each Subject | Each Paper | ||
- | - | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
Paper 1 | Section 1- MSQ | 3 | (3*4)= 12 | 9 | 36 |
Section 2- MCQ | 4 | (4*3)= 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Section 3-NNI | 6 | (6*4)= 24 | 18 | 72 | |
Section 4- MLT | 4 | (4*3)= 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Paper 2 | Section 1- MCQ | 4 | (4*3)= 12 | 12 | 36 |
Section 2- MSQ | 3 | (3*4)= 12 | 9 | 36 | |
Section 3-NNI | 6 | (6*4)= 24 | 18 | 72 | |
Section 4- PNV | 4 | (4*3)= 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Aspirants must note that there is a negative marking in the JEE Advanced Examination and also a partial marking. Candidates should attempt all questions with utmost care and concentration. The below table highlights the marking scheme and scoring trend for JEE Advanced 2023.
Paper | Question Type | Maximum Marks | Partial Marks | Negative Marking |
Paper 1 | Section 1- MSQ | 4 | 0, 1, 2, 3 | -2 |
Section 2- MCQ | 3 | No | -1 | |
Section 3-NNI | 4 | No | No | |
Section 4- MLT | 3 | No | -1 | |
Paper 2 | Section 1- MCQ | 3 | No | -1 |
Section 2- MSQ | 4 | 0, 1, 2, 3 | -2 | |
Section 3-NNI | 4 | No | No | |
Section 4- PNV | 3 | No | No |
The total number of questions asked in the JEE Advance Exam and the type of questions asked are subject to change every year. Last year a total of 51 questions were asked in each paper, with maximum questions being asked from the NNI Category.
Year | Types of Questions | Total Question per Subject | Total Questions per Paper | Total Questions in Papers 1 & 2 |
2023 | MSQ, MCQ, NNI, MLT, PNV | 17 | 51 | 102 |
2022 | NNI, MSQ, MLT, Single digit Integer | 18 | 54 | 108 |
2021 | MCQ, Question Stem, MSQ, NNI | 19 | 57 | 114 |
2020 | MCQ, MSQ, NNI, Single digit Integer | 18 | 54 | 108 |
2019 | MCQ, MSQ, NNI, MLT | 18 | 54 | 108 |
The total number of questions asked in JEE Advanced varies each year and so do the total marks. Given below is a detailed analysis of the past 5 years' JEE Advance Exam Pattern total marks.
Year | Total Marks Each Subject | Total Marks Each Paper | Master Marks |
2023 | 60 | 180 | 360 |
2022 | 60 | 180 | 360 |
2021 | 60 | 180 | 360 |
2020 | 66 | 198 | 396 |
2019 | 62 | 186 | 372 |
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Candidates who wish to pursue a B.Arch from IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur or IIT Varanasi, need to appear for the JEE Advanced AAT Exam 2024. The Exam Pattern for AAT is given and explained in the table below. The JEE Advanced AAT Exam has 5 sections of 60 marks each.
Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
Architectural Awareness | 15 MCQs + 3 Match List | 60 |
Geometrical Drawing | 3 | 60 |
Perception | 3 | 60 |
Imagination & Aesthetic Sensitivity | 3 | 60 |
Freehand Drawing | 3 | 60 |
The minimum marks required to qualify the JEE Advanced Exam for each category are tabulated below.
Rank List | Minimum Percentage Marks in Each Subject | Minimum Percentage Aggregate Marks |
CRL | 10.0 | 35.0 |
GEN-EWS | 9.0 | 31.5 |
OBC-NCL | 9.0 | 31.5 |
SC | 5.0 | 17.5 |
ST | 5.0 | 17.5 |
PwD | 5.0 | 17.5 |
Preparatory course rank lists | 2.5 | 8.75 |
Important:
The JEE Advanced Syllabus for 2024 has been released on the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in. The topics covered in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry are given in the table below, along with the direct link to download the JEE Advanced syllabus PDF 2024.
Click on the individual subject link for details.
Subject | Topics Covered |
General Physics, Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electricity & Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics | |
Atoms & Molecules, States of Matter: Gas and Liquid, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solid State, Solutions, Surface Chemistry, Classification of elements and Periodicity, Hydrogen, S-block elements, P-block elements, D-block elements, F-block elements, Coordination Compounds, Isolation of Metals, Principles of Qualitative Analysis, Environmental Chemistry, Basic Concepts of OC, Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes, Benzene, Phenols, Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acid, Amines, Haloarenes, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in everyday life, and Practical OC | |
Set, Relations & Functions, Algebra, Matrices, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Vectors |
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JEE Advanced is the 5th toughest engineering Exam in India. The level of difficulty varies each year and we have tabulated the difficulty level in each subject for reference below.
Subject | % of Difficult questions | % of moderate questions | % of easy questions |
Maths | 26 | 54 | 20 |
Physics | 23 | 55 | 22 |
Chemistry | 20 | 61 | 19 |
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The JEE Advanced Exam Pattern has questions from Class 11th and 12th. Aspirants often worry about the weightage of questions asked from each of these classes. Refer to the table below for the analysis.
Subject | Weightage of class 11 | Weightage of class 12 |
Physics | 53% | 47% |
Chemistry | 47% | 53% |
Maths | 39% | 61% |
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The JEE Advanced Exam did 2024 is scheduled on 26th May 2024 and will be conducted as an online computer-based test
The total duration of the JEE Advanced Exam is 6 hours. 3 hours are given for each paper, i.e., paper 1 and paper 2
Yes, in order to be eligible for admission to IIT, JEE Advanced Exam must be cleared by the aspirant and the candidate must clear both the exams
The JEE Advanced Exam Pattern varies each year and is never the same. Last year 51 questions were askedn both papers, i.e., 102 questions in total and the paper was for 360 marks. A detailed analysis of the type of questions asked in the exam in the past 5 years has been presented in this article
Yes, JEE Advanced is the sole criterion to be eligible for admissions to the top IITs in India and in order to sit for JEE Advanced, aspirants must clear the JEE Main Exam
The JEE Advanced Exam Pattern has 3 major sections for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and each section is divided into 4 sub sections
The JEE Advanced Syllabus civers a wide range of topics like Thermal physics, electrochemistry, vectors etc. Read the full JEE Advanced Syllabus in this article along with the PDF links
Yes, depending on the type of question asked, there is negative marking in the JEE Advanced Exam. Read the article for a detailed analysis of the type of questions asked inn JEE Advanced Exam and the Marking Scheme for each type of question
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