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Joint Entrance Examination Main(JEE)

Updated: Feb 20, 2024

With the JEE exams coming, detailed material is easily available, including dates, events, syllabus, and more. Being well-informed at the right time significantly helps in cracking prestigious exams like JEE Main. 


What is JEE?

JEE, or Joint Entrance Examination, is a nationwide engineering assessment test that is divided into two stages: Mains and Advanced. This exam acts as a doorway to several prestigious engineering colleges around India.


JEE Main is the first step towards gaining admission to the prestigious institutions. Here, at Studydekho, aspirants can acquire all the relevant information and updates about the JEE 2024 exam.


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Eligibility Criteria to Appear for JEE Mains 2024

Before beginning preparation, it is important to understand the eligibility requirements for taking this exam. Following the Covid, some changes were made to the educational criteria. Furthermore, these criteria vary according to institutes. Admission to prestigious institutes such as the IITs is more competitive. So, without further delay, let us review the criteria.


Age: You must be 12th pass or at least appear for the exam the same year you appear for JEE.


Educational Qualifications: The aspirant must have a science stream in 11th and 12th that has Math, Physics, and Chemistry or biology as the primary subjects. 


Academic Percentage: Students in the general and OBC categories must secure 75% marks on their 12th boards. The number decreases to 65% for SC/ST category students. 

Moreover, the ones who want B. Arch admission institutions excluding the IITs, NITs, and CFITs must have 50% marks in Maths, Chemistry, and Physics. 


Attempts: A total of 6 attempts in 3 consecutive years can be made which means 2 attempts per year in the January and April sessions.

JEE Mains 2024 Application Process

The JEE entrance exam 2024 application form is relatively easy to fill but sometimes mistakes are made. Look at the below-mentioned steps to complete the process without any error:

Registration

To register for the JEE 2024 exam, visit the official website. You will notice a registration link; click on it.

After that, you must provide your information and complete the application form. When you're done, click the submit button. Please remember your user ID and password while downloading the admission card. 

Fill Out the Application Form

The JEE 2024 application form is easy to complete. Just like any other examination form, you must provide your personal information and documents such as your identity, address, and, if applicable, a PWD certificate. Finally, you must provide a proper image of yourself as well as your sign. 


Just a tip: keep the docs in PDF format, as it is easily accepted. The scanned copies should be in JPEG format.

Corrections

As the correction day approaches, and if you are one of the applicants who has to make changes, you must log into your account by visiting the official website. Or simply visit https://jeemain.ntaonline.in/.


You can make corrections by entering your ID and password.

Admit Card

To download the JEE Mains 2024 admit card, you need to log in to your account and click on the admit card link.



JEE Mains Important Dates

The JEE entrance test 2024 will be held in February and April, with both session 1 and session 2. All the information regarding the registration process or any updates regarding the examination is displayed on their official website that is: https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/


Apart from that, the process begins in 2023. Yes, if you plan to take the JEE mains in 2024, you should begin monitoring the website in 2023. The updates have been projected on the website since November. So let us move forward.


Registration Date:

Registration is the first step in entering the realm.  The process for session 1 began on November 1st and concluded on December 4th. It was intended to finish on November 30th, but the authorities decided to extend it. 


The registration period for JEE 2024 session 2 began on February 2nd and will end in March.

Application Submission

The application submission and registration happen simultaneously. However, students were eligible to make corrections from 6th to 8th Dec.

Similarly, students appearing for session 2 can correct their application form in March. However, the exact date is yet to be updated.

JEE Mains 2024 Admit Card

The first-session students’ admit cards were available from 22nd January 2024 on the website. The second session students, on the other hand, need to wait till April.

JEE 2024 Exam Date & Time

The first session exams were conducted from 24th January to 1st February. On the other hand, session 2 will be conducted from 1st to 15th April.

JEE 2024 Result

JEE Main 2024 Session 1 (January Session) has been declared on 12th February 2024.

The second/April session results will be declared on 25th April. Remember, the dates can change or be extended, so always check the official website. 

JEE 2024 Registration Fee Structure

The registration fee depends on how many sessions you are appearing for. The fee gets doubled if you are appearing for both. Moreover, the fee also varies for boys, girls, and transgender. Refer to the table mentioned below to have a clear idea of how the fee structure works:


Session

Category

Boys

Girls

Transgender

Single Session

General/OBC/EWS

1000

800

500

SC/ST/PWD

500

500

500

Double Session

General/OBC/EWS

2000

1600

1000

SC/ST/PWD

1000

1000

1000

JEE Mains 2023 Cut-Offs

If we talk about the maximum cut-off, it is always 100%. But as we all know these cut-offs depend on the category as well. The minimum and maximum cut-offs for different category students look like this: 


Category

Minimum Cut-Off

Maximum Cut-Off

General

90%

100%

ST

37%

90%

SC

51%

90%

OBC

73%

90%

EWS

75%

90%


Other information like the answer key will be available on the official website only after the respective exams conclude. 


JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The JEE entrance exam is conducted in two sessions. The first one takes place in January and is mostly for engineering students, specifically B.Tech students. The second session, held in April, is for B.Arch or B.Plan students. As a result, the course syllabus differs. The following are the ones mentioned for you: 

Session 1 Exam Pattern for B.E/B.Tech

Total Questions: 90

Marks Division: Total 300 (100 Maths, 100 Physics, 100 Chemistry)

MCQs: 30

Numerical Value: 10 (Need to attempt 5 out of 10)

Marking: +4 for every correct answer and -1 for each incorrect. There is no negative marking on unanswered questions. 

Session 2 Exam Pattern for B.Arch

Total Questions: 82

Marks Division: Total 400 (100 Maths, 200 Aptitude, 100 Drawing)

MCQs: 80 (30 maths and 50 Aptitude)

Maths Numerical Value: 10 (Need to attempt 5 out of 10)

Drawing: 2 Questions

Marking: +4 for every correct answer and -1 for each incorrect. There is no negative marking on unanswered questions. 

Session 2 Exam Pattern for B.Plan

Total Questions: 105

Marks Division: Total 400 (100 Maths, 200 Aptitude, 100 Planning)

MCQs: 95 (20 maths, 50 Aptitude, and 25 planning)

Maths Numerical Value: 10 (Need to attempt 5 out of 10)

Marking: +4 for every correct answer and -1 for each incorrect. There is no negative marking on unanswered questions. 

JEE Mains 2024 Syllabus

Each year, the official JEE Mains website provides a syllabus. It covers all of the critical areas in which you must prepare. It is primarily based on what you were taught in 11th and 12th grade. You may see the detailed syllabus here: JEE Mains Syllabus.

JEE Mains 2024 Exam Centres

Students can select their JEE mains 2024 exam centers when filling out the application form. They can choose locations according to their feasibility. Students from India can also take the exam from places such as Kuwait and Russia. Furthermore, the NTA has just designated Abu Dhabi as a new international examination center. So, without any further delay, let's look at the Indian state and country information.

JEE 2024 Exam Centres in India

  • Punjab

  • Haryana

  • Himachal Pradesh

  • Tamil Nadu

  • Kerala

  • West Bengal

  • Telangana

  • Rajasthan

  • Gujarat

  • Delhi

  • Jammu and Kashmir

  • Meghalaya

  • Nagaland

  • Tripura

  • Karnataka

  • Andaman

  • Jharkhand

  • Goa

  • Bihar

  • Puducherry

  • Arunachal Pradesh

  • Assam

  • Chattisgarh

  • Ladakh

  • Maharashtra

  • Odisha, etc.


So as you can see all the states are here.  Moreover, there are 290 exam centers in India. So you can choose the nearest one as per your location. Now, let’s talk about the international centres.


JEE 2024 Exam Centres Outside India

  • Bahrain

  • UAE

  • Kuwait

  • Sri Lanks

  • Qatar

  • Nepal

  • Indonesia

  • Oman

  • Nigeria

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Singapore

  • Australia

  • China

  • Austria

  • Brazil

  • Canada

  • Hong Kong

  • Mauritius

  • Thailand

  • South Africa

  • Russia

  • Vietnam, etc.


Hence, it is a great opportunity for students outside India who want to participate in JEE 2024. The required documents might differ for international students. You will be guided on the website itself. 


Study Guide to JEE Mains 2024 Preparation

Now, let us discuss the preparation plan and how students may begin their preparation, as well as how they can do the preparation efficiently to achieve higher scores. You can't remember everything, especially when you have limited time. 


The first session was in January, and the second is scheduled in April. As a result, one must study strategically and make the most of their time. 

Sample Papers:

Books are crucial, and so are attending lectures. However, the first thing you should do is review the previous year's question papers to observe the trend, which chapters they focus on, and the types of questions they ask. 


Test yourself to see how many questions you can answer. After you get an idea. You can proceed with the next steps.

Books to Read

What books you study always matters. A small tip, never leave the NCERT books of 11th and 12th. These will be your base. Apart from that, you can read these: 

  • Concepts of Physics by H.C Verma

  • Understanding Physics by Freedman and Young 

  • Problems and Solutions by Shashi Bhushan Tiwari

  • Organic Chemistry by O P Tandon

  • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C Mukherjee

  • Amit Agarwal’s maths books and R D Sharma’s Objective Mathematics 

Mock Tests

Time is very important in these kinds of exams. You may know the answers, but due to lack of speed or time, you may be unable to provide them. Therefore, giving mock tests is quite important. 


If you are taking coaching, they will periodically conduct mock tests. But if you are not taking any, you can always visit this page https://www.nta.ac.in/Student  to take a mock test. 

How Many Students Appear for JEE Mains 2023

11,13,325 students appeared for JEE Mains and Advanced in 2023. The numbers are more likely to increase this year.

JEE Mains 2024 Response Sheet

After the exam, the answer key will be released on the NTA's official website. Students must log in and obtain the same to verify their exam answers and determine whether or not they are correct. This allows them to predict their marks.

JEE Mains 2024 Answer Key Challenge

Candidates can also challenge incorrectly marked answers if they are confident enough. The charges would be INR 200 per question. The steps are as follows.

  • Login to your account on the official site of JEE Mains

  • Click on the answer key link and open your answer key

  • Then, they need to click on the link named “Challenge answer key”

  • After that, questions with ID numbers and correct answers will be displayed. 

  • Click on the answers you think are right and click on the submit button

  • After that, you need to provide supporting documents for your answer

  • Then, pay the fees and you are done.

JEE 2023 Toppers List

  • Rohit Vijaykumar Somani

  • Dnyanesh Hemendra Shinde

  • Singaraju Venkat Koundinya

  • Kallakuri Sainadh Srimanth

  • Ishan Khandelwal

  • Abhineet Majety

  • Rishi Kalra

  • Punumalli Lohit Adhitya Sai

  • Raghav Goyal

  • Kamyak Channa

  • Tanish Singh Khurana Karnataka

  • Ridhi Kamlesh Kumar Maheshwari

  • Guthikonda Abhiram

  • Medapuram Lakshminarasimha Madhav Bhardwaj

  • Soham Das

  • Allam Sujay

  • Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy

  • Bikkina Abhinav Chowdary

  • Suthar Harshul Sanjaybhai

  • Dhruv Sanjay Jain

  • Keshav Taparia

  • Ramesh Surya Theja

  • Ashik Stenny

  • Mrunal Shrikant Vairagade

  • N.K.Vishwaajith

  • Krish Gupta

  • Mayank Soni

  • Nived Ayilliath Nambiar

  • Nischay Agarwal

  • Gulshan Kumar

  • Paluri Gnana Kousik Reddy

  • Deshank Pratap Singh

  • Nipun Goel

  • Asteek Narayan

  • Apurva Samota

  • Malay Kedia

  • C Mikhil

  • Amogh Jalan

  • Nimmakayala Dharma Teja Reddy

  • Duggineni Venkata Yugesh

  • Kaushal Vijayvergiya

  • Nandipati Sai Durga Reddy

  • Evuri Mohana Sreedhara Reddy 


All these toppers mentioned above have an NTA score of 100. There are certain strategies or tricks that these students have used in their preparation making it more effective. You can watch their interview here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE9C9qe4kHs.

JEE Mains 2024 Counselling

The Counselling process will begin on June 10, 2024. It is managed by JoSAA, which stands for Joint Seat Allocation Authority. Students will be assigned seats at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on their rankings.

You need to register on the official site of JoSAA and provide your preferences. All the students who have appeared for the exam are eligible to register. 

How to Secure a Seat in the IITs and NITs?

As the IIT and NIITs are one of the top engineering institutes, one must rank from 15000-20000 all India. Remember, the higher one ranks, the better the chances.

Best Institutes for JEE Mains 2024 Preparation

The best institute for JEE preparation is the one that is right for you. Many students want to prepare for the exam from the comfort of their homes, while others reside in places like Mumbai, Kota, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Patna, and so on to receive the best education. 


You can choose the Institute wherever it is convenient for you. Here are the most prestigious institutes in India.

Allen Institute

Allen Institute has a presence in more than 60 cities and 240+ classroom campuses. The best thing about this institute is that they provide both offline and online courses. You can visit their official site and choose the course. The details will be provided accordingly. 

Unacademy

Now, let’s talk about online institutes. Students who are more into online preparation can always rely on Unacademy. Their teacher hiring technique makes them unique as they hire the top rankers or people who have successfully cleared several entrance exams. 

The fee structure is also reasonable, so you won’t face any problems.

Bonus Tips

Finally, we'd like to share some supplementary advice that will help you in your studies. 

  • Never run too quickly. Completing the syllabus is as crucial as knowing it.

  • Manage your time. Always focus equally on each subject.

  • Attempt to practice each subject daily.

  • Take mock tests periodically. 

So that is all. Stay tuned to Study Dekho for more JEE Mains 2024 updates.

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