Updated: Feb 22, 2024
JEE Mains and JEE Advanced 2024 are not the same things. Yes, they are related, but if a person does not want to take any of these two tests, the preparation scenario will be very different.
There's no need to panic. Simply being fully aware of both tests allows you to develop plans and be well-prepared before the exam date arrives. So, what are the most important pieces of information to remember? It will be the exam pattern, the questions, the process, and the dates, because, in the end, time is the most crucial factor.
What are JEE Mains and JEE Advanced?
To understand the benefits of these exams, it is necessary to first understand their differences. JEE mains is available to everyone, however, JEE advanced is only for certain students. Anyone who has completed their 12th grade can take the JEE Mains exam. However, only candidates who have passed the JEE Mains exam are eligible to take JEE Advanced.
Students who wish to increase their chances of admission to IITs can sit the JEE Advanced exam. However, it is not required to take both tests. One can also acquire admission to IITs without taking JEE Advanced, but they must score better than the cut-off.
The only difference is that one must secure a higher rank in JEE mains to take the JEE advanced. The other criteria mentioned below remain the same for both exams.
There is no age limit. Candidates who will sit for their 12th-grade board examinations in 2024 are eligible to take this exam. Students in the special category are granted a five-year relaxation.
Science student and JEE Mains qualifier. International students can take JEE Advanced without taking the mains. In such a case, they need to fill other criteria. To know more, refer to https://jeeadv.ac.in/foreign.html.
75% for general and OBC categories. 65% for others.
JEE mains can be taken 6 times in 3 consecutive years and JEE Advanced can be taken 2 times in 2 consecutive years.
The application process for both exams remains the same. Those who have taken the JEE mains would not face any problem filling the Advanced one.
Registration | Students can visit the website and register using credentials such as their email address and phone number. |
Application Form Fill-Up | The candidate needs to provide essential details like address proof, signature, ID proof, and submission. |
Fee Payment | Students must pay the required fees to finish the application process. Without the fee, the application will not be submitted. |
Download Admit Card | Candidates can visit the site and download their JEE admit card by logging in to their account. |
Before we get started, here are some essential dates for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. These examinations take a long time before they take place. There is a whole process behind a single day or two. From registration to getting admission cards and selecting exam centres, the procedure began in November 2023.
All these types of information are available on their official website, https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/ and https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/index.html. Here are the dates covering all the important events.
The registration process for JEE mains session 1 began on November 1st and continued until December 4th. Furthermore, two additional days were provided to make the necessary changes to the application forms, resulting in the process being completed on December 6th.
The procedure for Session 2 began on February 2nd and will continue till March.
JEE Advanced 2024 registration will be happening from 21st April to 30th April. However, the fee payment date is till 6th May.
The admit card for both examinations is only available after the entire registration process is completed. The admit card for JEE Mains session 1 was out in January and for session 2, it will be available in April. JEE Advanced 2024 students can collect the admit card on 17th May from the respective website.
Exam Name | Session 1 | Session 2 |
JEE Mains | 24th Jan to 1st Feb | 1st to 15th April |
JEE Advanced (Only single session) | 26th May | N.A. |
JEE Mains Session 1 results were declared on 12th February. The dates for the second session are not declared yet. JEE Advanced students can get the answer key on 2nd June and the final result on 9th June.
This exam comes considerably later. AAT is for people who desire to study architecture. To take this test, candidates must first achieve high rankings in JEE Advanced. The relevant dates are mentioned here.
Registration: 9-10th June
Exam: 12th June
Result: 15th June
JEE Advanced admit card will be used in this examination as well.
Exam Type | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
JEE Mains | 90% | 37% | 51% | 73% | 75% |
JEE Advanced | 90% | 37% | 51% | 73% | 75% |
The fee structure for these two tests is slightly different. Furthermore, those who take both sessions of the JEE mains are required to pay double. Refer to the tables for further information:
Category | Male | Female | Transgender |
General/OBC/EWS | Single session: 1000 Double Session: 2000 | Single session: 800 Double Session: 1600 | Single session: 500 Double Session: 1000 |
SC/ST/PWD | Single session: 500 Double Session: 1000 | Single session: 500 Double Session: 1000 | Single session: 500 Double Session: 1000 |
Gender | General | SC/ST | POI/OCI Card Holders | SAARC Country International students | NON-SAARC Country International Students |
Female | 1450 | 1450 | 1450(GEN/PWD) | $90 | $180 |
Others | 2900 | 1450 | OPEN (GEN): 2900, OPEN (GEN-PWD):1450 | $90 | $180 |
The exam pattern is significantly different. When it comes to JEE mains, the exam structure for the first session is different from the second session as the second session is for course-specific candidates. Those who want to study architecture or planning should attend session 2 of JEE mains.
Session | Papers | Paper Names | Total Question | Marks | MCQs | Numerical | Drawing | Marking |
1 | 3 | Math, Physics, Chemistry | 90 (30 each paper) | 300 (100 each) | 20 | 10 | N.A. | Negative Marking |
2 (Arch) | 3 | Maths, Aptitude, Drawing | 82 (Math 30, Aptitude 50, Drawing 2) | 400 | 70 | 10 | 2 | Negative Marking |
2 (Plan) | 3 | Maths, Aptitude, Planning | 105 (Math 30, Aptitude 50, Planning 25) | 400 | 95 | 10 | N.A. | Negative Marking |
Session | Total Question | Marks | Language | Time | Subject | Marking |
2 | 54 (18 each subject) | 54 | Eglish/Hindi | 3 Hours | Physics, Maths, Chemistry | No Negative Marking |
Both exams have different syllabi and focus on different aspects of the assigned subjects. Refer to the links mentioned below to get the detailed syllabus:
For Mains: https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/images/syllabus-for-jee-main-2024-as-on-01-november-2023.pdf
For Advanced:
https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/documents/IB_V.1.0_JEE_Adv_2024_English.pdf
The centers for both exams cover all the states. Students will be getting more multiple exam centers in their state. Therefore, they should choose their feasible ones at the time of form submission.
Remember that in special cases, students may be sent to a separate exam centre that will not be changed.
Start by solving the previous year’s question papers of both Mains and Advanced
Read books by H.C Verma, Shashi Bhusan Tiwari, O P Tandon, etc.
Take frequent mock tests from this site: https://www.nta.ac.in/Student
Practice all the subjects daily
Following the completion of the tests, candidates can access the respective response sheets. To obtain it, they must log in to their accounts made on the relevant websites. This manner, they will be able to predict the grades.
To challenge the answer key, go to the respective tests' official website and click the "Challenge answer key" link. After which the questions and the answer options will be provided along with the correct answer set by NTA.
Candidates need to choose their answer and provide supporting documents for the same.
The list of the toppers of JEE Mains and Advanced are as follows:
JEE Mains | JEE Advanced |
Rohit Vijaykumar Somani | |
Dnyanesh Hemendra Shinde | Ramesh Surya Theja |
Singaraju Venkat Koundinya | Rishi Kalra |
Kallakuri Sainadh Srimanth | Raghav Goyal |
Ishan Khandelwal | Addagada Venkata Sivaram |
Abhineet Majety | Prabhav Khandelwal |
Rishi Kalra | Bikkina Abhinav Chowdary |
Punumalli Lohit Adhitya Sai | Malay Kedia |
Raghav Goyal | Nagireddy Balaaji Reddy |
Kamyak Channa | Yakkanti Pani Venkata Maneendhar Reddy |
Finally, the counseling procedure will decide which Institute you will join. Remember the many institutes that participate, such as IITs and GFTIs. Only the top-ranked students are admitted to the IITs. It is not possible to do this alone through JEE Mains. This is why students take the JEE Advanced exam. Ranking high in this one secures admission to IITs. This is the difference between JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. The seat allocation is handled by JoSAA. As a result, candidates must register for the process.
If you are already enrolled at a reputable institution, there is no reason to change unless you feel the need. Most institutions prepare students for both exams. You can find Insititutes at StudyDekho. In addition, you can follow these tips:
Following these procedures will undoubtedly assist you with your preparation. That said, keep hustling.
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