JEE Main 2024

Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 20th November, 2023 | 24 min read

The National Testing Agency has recently released JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates. As per its previous session, JEE Main 2024 is scheduled to be conducted in the month of January and April. The exam dates for NTA JEE Main 2024 Session 1 will be conducted from January 24, 2024, to February 1, 2024 while JEE Main 2024 Session 2 is scheduled from April 1 to 15, 2024. NTA has also released an official notification regarding JEE Main 2024 on the official website i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students can also find these details on this page.

JEE Main 2024 Registration dates will soon be released by the examination conducting authority. Candidates who stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by the NTA, can register themselves for the exam IIT JEE Main 2024.

• Candidates must have passed 12^th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects in order to take JEE Main 2024.
• Minimum marks to appear in JEE Main 2024 is 75% which has been reintroduced by the examination conducting body.
• General/OBC category candidates must possess at least 75% marks in 12^th class while candidates belonging to SC/ST category must possess at least 65% marks in aggregate. JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
• Candidates can appear in both the phases of JEE Main 2024. The higher of the two scores will be considered for admission. Can I appear in both sessions of JEE Main 2024 Exam?

In order to start preparing for JEE Main Exam, candidates must first go through the JEE Main Syllabus and JEE Main Exam Pattern. They will understand the weightage of important topics that can get them more marks. JEE Main Chapter wise Weightage

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus is mostly based on the topics of Class 11^th and 12^th NCERT books of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The weightage of NCERT Class 11^th chapters is 40% while the chapters from NCERT Class 12^th books carry a weightage of 60% in the exam. Read in Detail – JEE Main 2024 Syllabus PDF Download

Also Read - JEE Main 2023 Marks vs Percentile

JEE Main 2024 Notifications 

JEE Main 2024 – The National Testing Agency has released the official notification for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024. JEE Main 2024 Session 1 and JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Dates have been announced by the NTA. JEE Main 2024 January Session will be conducted from January 24, 2024 to February 1, 2024 and JEE Main 2024 April Session will be conducted from April 1, 2024 to April 15, 2024. Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Main i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in for further details on the exam. 

As per the schedule of the exam, JEE Main 2024 Session 1 and Session 2 will be conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 will be conducted from 9 am to 12 pm while the second shift will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates are advised to bring their JEE Main Admit Card to the examination hall as it is an important document without which they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. They must also bring one of their ID proofs along with their admit card.

Read in Detail - JEE Main Admit Card

JEE Main Exam Date

JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 1

JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 2

Also Read - How JEE Main Result is Calculated?

Q1. How many students secured 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 Session 1?

Ans1. There are 20 students who secured 100 percentile in JEE Mains 2023 Session 1. 

Candidates who get to score more than 200 have higher chances of getting admission through JEE Main Exam to the top NITs. However, for admission to IITs, candidates must score at least more than 90 percentiles to take JEE Advanced 2023.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) Final Provisional Answer Key 2023 has been released at the official website. Below mentioned is the link to download JEE Mains Final Answer Key. 

Direct Link - Check the JEE Mains 2023 Final Provisional Answer Key

Click to Read - JEE Main Exam Live Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main Exam for admission to several engineering colleges across the country. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is also the qualifying exam for admission to the IITs. The NTA is expected to begin JEE Main Form soon on its and JEE Main official website. The other details such as JEE Main Exam Date, JEE Main Registration Date, JEE Main Syllabus, JEE Main Exam Pattern, etc. will be updated on the official website and here in this article.

The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main Exam in the months of January and April 2024. Just ike the last session, the exam will be conducted twice. The examination conducting authorities has published JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates on the official website – jeemains nta nic in. Candidates preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination Main must know the JEE Main Eligibility before they apply for the exam. They can appear in the exam and get admission only if they stand eligible.

What is JEE Main?

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is conducted by NTA every year. There are two papers in JEE Main Exam i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to B. Tech/B. E. programs offered at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) while JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch/ B. Plan programs. The marks secured by candidates in JEE Main Exam also act as a criterion for taking JEE Advanced Exam, clearing which helps them get admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Qualifying JEE Main Exam is not only the gateway to JEE Advanced and then IITs, but also your chance to get admission to the Top Engineering Colleges in India. 

You can also Read: Difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced Exam

JEE Main 2024 Exam – Highlights

JEE Main Exam Day Schedule

The NTA released the JEE Main Schedule on its official website. For the IIT JEE Main Exam, the official notice hasn't been released yet. However, the tentative exam dates and related details for both the session for JEE Main are updated here as well. The table mentioned below explains the JEE Main Exam Schedule so that students can start preparing for the JEE Main Exam accordingly:

JEE Main Exam City Slip

The National Testing Agency has recently released JEE Main Exam City Slip. Candidates can now download their city intimation slip for JEE Main from the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in 2024 login. There are details mentioned about JEE Main Exam Centre Allotment in the JEE Intimation Slip download.

JEE Main 2024 Exam is being conducted across 290 cities in India and 25 in foreign countries. Candidates were supposed to choose their exam city preference while filling out the JEE Main Application Form. The choice of centre cities remains limited to the state of permanent address of state of present address mentioned in the form. Below mentioned are the few details related to the JEE Main Exam Centres 2024.

• Candidates were allowed to see the list of JEE Main Exam Centres while filling the form according to the address mentioned at the time of JEE Main Registration.
• Candidates must select any of the four cities of their choice as the test centre preference while applying for the exam. NTA will allot one city out of the four chosen options.
• The allotted exam centre/city will be printed on the JEE Main Admit Card. In order to check the exam city allotted to them, candidates must log in to their account on the official website using their login credentials i.e. application number and date of birth.
• The centre allotted by the NTA will be the final decision. No correspondence or request from candidates shall be entertained after that.

JEE Main Mock Test 2024

The NTA has recently released the official JEE Mains Mock Test on the website – nta.nic.in. It is free and can only be accessed online. Candidates preparing for the exam can practice NTA JEE Main Mock tests online for free. The difficulty level of the mock tests available in NTA portal is exactly as same as that of JEE Main Exam that helps students in evaluation their performance and level of preparation for the examination in a real manner.

How to Take Online JEE Main Mock Test at NTA's Website?

• Visit the official website of NTA – nta.nic.in.
• Navigate to and click on the “Mock Test” link given at the top of webpage.
• Submit the required credentials and agree to the instructions.
• After the successful submission of the login credentials, candidates can begin their JEE Main Mock Test Online.

JEE Main Question Paper 2024

After the JEE Main Exam, candidates will have the access to the JEE Main 2024 question paper on the official website. NTA has released the JEE Main 2023 question paper for both sessions. Candidates can access JEE Main 2023 question papers with solutions to better understand the exam's difficulty level and pattern. JEE Main question papers are an excellent source of exam preparation and information. They explain the weightage of topics covered in the JEE Mains exam chapter by chapter, as well as the exam's difficulty level.

JEE Main previous year papers should be practised for at least ten years by students preparing for the exam. This will assist students in understanding various aspects of the exam, such as which topics are frequently asked in exams and what the difficulty level of the paper is, among other things. JEE Main previous year papers can also be used as mock tests and sample papers.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024

The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main Exam in online mode i.e. it will be a computer based test. Candidates preparing for the exam must understand the JEE Main Exam Pattern to get the knowledge of how the question paper is formed. There are three papers of JEE Main Exam:

• Paper 1 for B. Tech/ B. E.
• Paper 2A for B. Arch
• Paper 2B for B. Plan

Also Visit: JEE Main Exam Pattern

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 1

• JEE Main Exam Mode – Online
• JEE Main Subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Total Number of Questions in JEE Mains – 90 Questions (30 questions in each section)
• Type of Questions in JEE Mains Exam – 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical value questions in each section
• Questions to Appear – All 20 MCQs and any 5 out of 10 Numerical value questions in each subject
• Marks per question – 4 marks for every correct answer
• JEE Main Total Marks – 300 marks

JEE Main 2024 B. E./B.Tech Exam Pattern

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 2A

• JEE Main 2024 Exam Mode – Online for Mathematics and General Aptitude and Offline for Drawing
• JEE Main Subjects – Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing
• Total Number of Questions in JEE Mains – 80 Questions (30 questions from Mathematics, 50 questions from General Aptitude, and 2 questions from Drawing)
• Type of Questions in JEE Mains Exam – All 20 MCQ and any 5 Numerical Value questions from 10 in Maths, all 50 from Aptitude and all 2 from drawing
• Questions to Appear – All 20 MCQs and any 5 out of 10 Numerical value questions in each subject
• Marks per question – 4 marks for every correct answer in Mathematics and Aptitude, and 50 marks per question in Drawing
• JEE Main Total Marks – 400 marks

JEE Main 2024 B.Arch Exam Pattern

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 2B

• JEE Main Exam Mode – Online
• JEE Main Subjects – Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning
• Total Number of Questions in JEE Mains – 105 Questions (30 questions from Mathematics, 50 questions from General Aptitude, and 25 questions from Planning)
• Type of Questions in JEE Mains Exam – 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value questions in Mathematics, 50 MCQ in Aptitude and 25 MCQ in Planning
• Questions to Appear – All 20 MCQ and any 5 Numerical Value questions from 10 in Maths, All MCQ in Aptitude and Planning
• Marks per question – 4 marks for every correct answer
• JEE Main Total Marks – 400 marks

JEE Main 2024 B.Planning Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus

JEE Main Syllabus is similar to that of the NCERT Curriculum of 11^th and 12^th class. Candidates can download the syllabus of JEE Main in the form of PDF from JEE Main Official Website. The detailed Syllabus of JEE Main Exam will be published by the NTA along with the release of JEE Main Registration Form.

The syllabus of common subjects amongst JEE Main Papers will remain same, but there might be some changes in the other subjects of JEE Main Papers. The table mentioned below provides the complete and detailed syllabus of JEE Main Exam:

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Paper 1

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for Paper 2A

JEE Main Preparation Tips

JEE Main is one of the most important and tough engineering entrance examinations conducted across the country. Those who wish to study engineering at one of the NITs or IIITs must pass the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2024. Every year, almost 10 lakh candidates appear in the JEE Exam in order to be eligible for admission to the IIITs, NITs, and the other prominent engineering institutes. The exam is the most challenging exam and hence, it requires a proper preparation strategy in order to be cracked. Students can follow the below mentioned JEE Main Preparation Tips to score well in the examination:

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Understand JEE Main Syllabus and JEE Main Pattern

• It is crucial to know and understand what students need to study. The syllabus of JEE Main Exam  is vast and consists of class 11 and 12 topics from three subjects i.e Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Besides, they must be well aware of the examination pattern of the exam before they start the preparation. This will help them understand the type of questions asked in the exam and how much time they should spend on which type of questions.

NCERT Books are the Best

• NCERT textbooks serve as the foundation for the JEE Main curriculum. JEE aspirants must study the NCERT textbook in order to build a solid foundation of ideas and theories. They may also consult other books to better understand the concepts.

JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers

• The papers from the previous year are a great source of information. They will assist students in comprehending the exam difficulty level and the JEE Main Exam subject-wise weightage of topics.

A Well-Planned Timetable

• Studying according to a timetable can assist in covering the syllabus in a systematic manner. It is strongly advised that students plan a JEE Main preparation schedule that includes at least two to three hours for each of the three subjects and one hour for revision.

Regularity

• Since the JEE Main Syllabus is extensive, all chapters will only be covered if studied on a daily basis. The importance of consistency in passing the JEE Main 2023 cannot be overstated.

Best JEE Main Books

• JEE aspirants must consult the best reference books that cover topics ranging from the fundamentals to the advanced level.

You can also read about: Best Books for JEE Main Exam Preparation 

Revision

• Revision is just as important as studying a subject. If students do not revise what they study, it is possible that they will not be able to recall it during examinations.

JEE Main Mock Test Paper

• Solve JEE Main mock test papers on a regular basis. It is recommended that students complete chapter-by-chapter mock papers and full-length mock test papers after completing the entire syllabus.

Most Important Chapter of JEE Main Exam (Based on JEE Main 2024 Paper Analysis)

JEE Main Chapter Wise Weightage

Each section of the JEE Main Question Paper is worth 33.33%. However, some chapters in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are weighted more heavily than others. Candidates can learn about the topics and sub-topics that have a higher weightage in the exam by using the JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage. The section below covers the previous year's JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage for Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry (2024). The total number of questions asked across multiple exam sessions is represented by the number of questions mentioned in each chapter-wise weightage analysis.

Also read: JEE Main Total Marks

JEE Main Physics Chapter-wise Weightage

JEE Main Chemistry Chapter Wise Weightage

JEE Main Mathematics Chapter-wise Weightage

JEE Main Cutoff 2024

JEE Main Cutoff has been divided into the JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff and the admission Cutoff. JEE Qualifying Cutoff is the minimum score that candidates must score in order to sit for the JEE Advanced 2024. JEE Admission Cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to the NITS, IIITs, and GFTIs. There are various factors that define the cutoff of JEE Main Exam. These factors include the difficulty level of the exam, number of students who took the exam, candidates' category, cutoff trend over the past years and the number of students applying for a particular program.

JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff

JEE Main 2024 Cutoff will be released after the announcement of the final results of the examination. Meanwhile, the candidates can check the previous years' JEE Main Cutoff for all the categories. JEE Main cutoff for the general category students has increased over the past 2 years while the cutoff for all the other reserved categories has seen a drop in the trend.

JEE Main Admission Cutoff

JEE Main Admission Cutoff is defined as the minimum rank required by candidates for admission to B. Tech/ B. Arch/ B. Planning programs in the JEE Main Participating Colleges. Candidates can also refer to the JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile in order to check the relation between these two. JEE Main cutoff is made available in the form of opening and closing ranks which is released after every round of JoSAA Counselling. By taking a look at the previous year JEE Main Cutoff stats, candidates can get an idea of what they can expect from the JEE Main 2024 Admission Cutoff.

Also Read: Cutoff Comparison of JEE Main Exam with other Engineering Exams

JEE Main Cutoff Trends

JEE Main 2023 Marks vs Percentile

JEE Main Percentage is the marks obtained by candidates in the exam while JEE Percentile is the rank of a candidates amongst the other students appeared in the exam.

• In case a student has 90 percentile, it would mean that there are 10 percent of students above him/her who have secured marks higher than him/her.

Below mentioned is the expected JEE Main Marks vs Percentile range estimation for the JEE Main 2023 Session:

JEE Main Counselling 2024

The counselling process for admission to the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is organized by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Counselling. If candidates appearing in JEE Main 2024 obtain any score must register themselves for the JoSAA Counselling for admission to the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates who appear and qualify in the JEE Advanced Exam will also be required to register for the JoSAA 2024 Counselling for admission to the IIITs. The process of registering for the counselling must be done online and the allotment of seats is done based on the All India Rank of candidates.

JEE Main Participating Institutes

The participating institutes of JEE Main Exam are the college that offer admission to students based on the JoSAA Counselling. The admission is done into Engineering, Architecture, and Planning programs offered by these JEE Main Accepting Colleges. Besides, JEE Main Participating Institutes, there are many colleges that offer admission based on the marks obtained by candidates in the exam and not a party of JoSAA Counselling.

There are total 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 19 GFTIs that participate in the JoSAA Counselling. The number of seats in these institutes changes every year. The other institutes which offer admission based on the JEE Main Scores are from the states which do not conduct their own entrance examination for admission to their engineering programs.

JEE Main Participating Institutes