JEE Main 2024: Application (Dec. 2023), New Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility

The exam will have two papers:

• Paper 1: For admission to B.Tech. and B.E. courses
• Paper 2A: For admission to B.Arch. courses
• Paper 2B: For admission to B.Planning courses

The questions in the exam will be of MCQ and NVT types. Based on the ranks or scores secured in the examination, candidates will get admission into renowned institutions/colleges in India.

JEE Main 2024: National Level Entrance Exam for B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, and B.Planning Latest Update

• The exam is expected to be conducted in two sessions, January and April 2024.
• The application process will start in December 2023.
• The exam dates for Paper 1 (B.Tech./B.E.) are tentatively scheduled for January 24-31, 2024.
• The exam dates for Paper 2A (B.Arch.) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) are tentatively scheduled for April 6-12, 2024.
• The result for Paper 1 is expected to be released in February 2024.
• The result for Paper 2A and Paper 2B is expected to be released in May 2024.

JEE Main 2024 Exam Dates

The exam dates have been released by the examination conducting body, i.e., National Testing Agency. Candidates can refer to the following tables to know about the JEE Main exam date 2024 and scheduled for January / April 2024 sessions.

• JEE (Main) 2024 Session-2 exam dates: April 06, 08, 10, 11, and 12
• Registration for JEE Main Session 2: Feb 14 to March 12, 2024
• Registration available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2024

The dates of JEE Mains Exam will be updated soon as the authority will release very soon on the official website.

JEE Main Examination 2024

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is an important exam for students who want to pursue a career in engineering in India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is a gateway to admission to top engineering colleges in India, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs).

There are a few reasons why JEE Main is important:

• It is a national-level exam: JEE Main is a national-level exam, which means that it is conducted across India. This gives students from all over the country a fair chance to compete for admission to top engineering colleges.
• It is a competitive exam: JEE Main is a competitive exam, which means that only the best students will be able to clear the exam and get admission to top engineering colleges. This makes the exam a valuable benchmark for students' academic performance.
• It is a gateway to top engineering colleges: JEE Main is a gateway to top engineering colleges in India, including the IITs and the NITs. These colleges offer world-class education and training, which can help students build successful careers in engineering.
• Gateway for JEE Advanced for IIT Admission: Candidates who score amongst the top 250000 ranks in JEE Main are qualified to apply for the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates must have a score of a minimum of 75 percent marks in tier class 12th board exams. For reserved categories, the minimum score is 65 percent.

JEE Main 2024 Application Form

• JEE Main 2024 Application form has released in online mode on the official website.
• Candidates have to register themselves for the JEE Main Application form using a valid email-id and mobile number.
• The form will be complteley submitted only after paying the application fee. 
• Candidates have to fill the details as per the documents in the required feilds of the application form.
• Candidates may note that no one is allowed to fill multiple application form to apply for JEE Mains Exam.
• It is advised to the canddates that they must keep a copy of the filled or submited application form for further use.

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main Scrapped for Top 20 Percentile Scorers of Each Board

• The 75 Percent Eligibility Criteria has been waived for the top 20 percentile scorers of each board in the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)
• For the candidates who qualify for admission in the NITs, IIITs and such other CFTIs whose admissions are based on the JEE (Main) ranks, they should have secured at least 75% marks in the Class 12 examination or be in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 examination conducted by respective Boards. For SC / ST candidates, the qualifying marks should be 65% in the Class 12 examination.
• Check New JEE Main Eligibility Here.

JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifying Exam: The candidates who are applying must have cleared the Class 12th exam or any equivalent exam from any recognized board or university.
• Diploma Holders: The candidates who have done a diploma can also apply for the exam but in IIITs only.
• Age criteria: There is no age limit now to apply for JEE Main.
• Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates: The candidates who appear for the 10+2 exam this year are also eligible to apply.
• Year of Appearance: Those candidates can only apply who have passed their Class 12th board exam in in 2021, 2022. The candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam can also apply.

• Candidates need to score at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class / Qualifying examination conducted by the respective Boards to get admissions to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other institutions through CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board)/ JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
• The admission will be provided to the candidates based on the basis of All India Rank they have scored in the exam.

Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning Courses in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs shall be as under:

How To Fill the JEE Main 2024 Application Form?

Steps included in filling the JEE Main 2024 application form are given below.

• Registration
  • Visit the official website of JEE Mains exam i.e jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the link "JEE Mains 2024 Registration".
  • A new page will appear on the screen with the registration form.
  • Fill the details as per the prescribed documents and complete the registration.
• Login and Fill the Details
  • After registration, candidates will receive their login id and password on the registered email id.
  • Login using the login details and start filling the application form details such as personal, academic, qualification and contact details as per the documents.
• Uploading Documents
  • After filling the details, candidates have to upload the scanned images of the documents.
  • Candidates have to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, thumb impression, etc in the prescribed format by the authority.
• Fee Payment
  • Now, candidates have to pay the application fees for the JEE Mains Application form.
  • Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode via selected payment methods.
• Submission
  • Then, submit the application form and take a Print out of the application form for further use.

• AADHAAR number:
  • A column/field has been added in the Online Application Form for capturing the AADHAAR number of the candidates and it will be on a voluntary basis.
  • The candidate will be asked to verify their particulars i.e. Name, Date of Birth, and Gender, and authenticate again.
  • If not matched, the candidate has to select the second radio button - My Information on Aadhaar is not the same as entered in the Application Form and then proceed further.

JEE Main 2024 Application Fee Details

• Net banking
• Debit card
• Credit card
• UPI
• Paytm

JEE Main 2024 Application Form Correction 

How to Edit Details in JEE Main 2024 Application Form? 

To edit details in JEE Main 2024 online form, you may follow the steps provided below: 

• Go to the JEE Main correction portal on the official website. 
• Next, the candidates need to log in using the application number and password. 
• Click on the ‘sign-in’ button to submit the login details, and on the next screen, the candidate dashboard appears. 
• After this, candidates need to click on the blue button for correction.
• Candidates must ensure that all the changes are done correctly and then make the final submission.

JEE Main in Two Sessions

The JEE Main 2024 will be conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the academic session 2024-24. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:

• Two Opportunity: This will give two opportunities to the students to improve their scores/result in the examination if they are not able to give their best in one attempt.
• Attempts: In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an online examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve in second attempt.
• Reduce Droppers: This will also reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste an entire year.
• Missing Exams: If anyone missed the examination due to certain reasons beyond control (such as the Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one entire year.
• Optional: A candidate need not appear in both Sessions. However, if a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) – 2022 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.

JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: JEE (Main) 2024 Examination will be held in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode only, except that the Drawing Test for B.Arch. will be held in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode
• Duration of Examination: 3 Hours (180 Minutes); Candidates who wish to appear for B.Arch, as well as B.Planning, will have the duration of examination 3.30 hrs
• The medium of Question Paper: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) 2024 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
• Marking Scheme:
  • Each Correct answer: +4 marks will be awarded.
  • Each Wrong answer: -1 will be deducted.
  • No Negative Marking for Numerical Value-Based Questions

Section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks

Candidates can check the marks distribution and other details for each course in below given tables.

For B.E./B.tech

For B.Arch

For B.Planning

JEE Main 2024 Admit Card

• National Testing Agency will release JEE Main 2024 April Admit Card on the official website. 
• Candidates can click on the online link, and by entering their password and registration number, they can download their admit card.
• The candidates are informed when the admit card would be released through the mail or SMS.
• The admit card is also needed during final admission and counselling. Hence, candidates must secure a hard copy and soft copy of it.

How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card 2024 ?

• Visit the official website of JEE Main i.e jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the JEE Main 2024 Hall ticket link.
• Enter the application number and date of birth in the required feilds.
• Then, the admit card will appear on the screeen.
• Click on the download button and the admit card will be downloaded.
• Keep it safe till the end of the admission process as JEE Main Admit Card is an important document.

Documents Required on the Day of JEE Main 2024 Exam

The documents required to enter the the JEE Main 2024 Examination hall are:

• JEE Main 2024 Hall Ticket
• Self-declaration form
• Passport size photo
• Valid Photo ID proof
• PwD certificate

JEE Main 2024 Syllabus

• Paper for B.E/B. Tech will have multiple topics from 11th and 12th level Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
• Paper for B.Arch will have topics from the sections of Aptitude, Mathematics, and Drawing.
• Paper for B.Planning will have topics from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions.

JEE Main Syllabus for Physics

• Physics and measurement
• Rotational motion
• Thermodynamics
• Laws of motion
• Oscillations and waves
• Electronic devices
• Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
• Current electricity
• Optics
• Electrostatics
• Work
• Energy and power
• Kinematics
• Gravitation
• Kinetic theory of gases
• Properties of solids and liquids
• Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic waves
• Dual nature of matter and radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Communication system

JEE Main Syllabus for Chemistry

• Some basic concepts in chemistry
• Atomic structure
• Equilibrium
• Chemical thermodynamics
• Chemical bonding and molecular structure
• Chemical kinetics
• States of matter
• Solutions
• Redox reactions and electrochemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of metals
• Hydrogen
• S-block elements( Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)
• P-block elements
• d- and f- block elements
• Co-ordination compounds
• Environmental chemistry
• Purification and Characterisation of organic compounds
• Some basic principles of organic chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic compounds containing halogens
• Organic compounds containing oxygen & nitrogen
• Polymers
• Biomolecules
• Chemistry in everyday life
• Principles related to practical chemistry

JEE Main Syllabus for Mathematics

• Sets
• Relations and functions
• Matrices and determinants
• Sequences and series
• Mathematical induction
• Binomial theorem and its simple applications
• Integral calculus
• Statistics and probability
• Complex numbers and quadratic equations
• Vector algebra
• Trigonometry
• Permutations and combinations
• Mathematical reasoning
• Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability
• Differential Equations
• Co-Ordinate Geometry
• Three Dimensional Geometry

JEE Main Syllabus for Aptitude test

• Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials/objects
• Texture related to architecture and build environment
• Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
• Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects
• Analytical Reasoning Mental ability (visual, numerical, verbal)
• Three-dimensional Perception
• Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape, landscape, and rural life.

JEE Main 2024 Preparation Tips

• The candidates must have complete knowledge of the pattern of the exam, syllabus, and marking scheme.
• The candidates must make short notes, which must comprise of the following: key points, formulas, and concepts.
• Candidates must study from the material that qualified candidates and experienced teachers have recommended for the JEE Main 2024 exam.
• The candidates need to practice from sample papers and exam papers of the previous year to get knowledge about the exam trend and the type of questions that can be asked in the exam.

JEE Main 2024 Question Papers

After the exam is over, NTA releases JEE Main 2024 question papers/ JEE Main 2024 Mock Testsfor all shifts and days on the official website. For the first time, the exam pattern of JEE Main was changed this year. NTA made a few major changes, like:

• Instead of Paper 1 and 2, now there are 3 papers for B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan.
• Numerical value type questions have been added.
• The number of questions in the paper has been changed.
• Check JEE Mains Previous Year Papers Here

JEE Main 2024 Answer Key

• The candidates can access the answer key by entering their password and the application number. 
• The candidates can cross-check their answers by downloading the answer key and tallying the response with the answers given, hence calculating their probable score.
• NTA will upload the Answer key for candidates to challenge.
• Candidates are required to pay an amount of Rs. 1000/- for submitting proof for challenging each answer.

JEE Main 2024 Result

• JEE Main Scorecard is released separately for the first and second attempts of the exam.
• The result is based on the official final answer key released by the authority.
• The authority announces the rank after the second attempt only.
• Candidate will not be provided with any facility to recheck or re-evaluate the result.
• Moreover, candidates may take a printout of the result for further admission process.

NTA JEE 2024 Tie Breaker Rule

• Score in Mathematics.
• Score in Physics / Score in Aptitude Test (in case of B.Arch/B.Planning).
• Also, Score in Chemistry / Score in Drawing Test (in case of B.Arch) / Score in Planning Based Questions (B.Planning).
• Candidates having a lesser number of negative responses in the paper.
• Candidates older in Age.

JEE Main 2024 Scorecard

• Name of the candidate
• Roll number
• Name of Parents
• Eligibility state code
• Category
• Marks secured
• All India Rank
• Category-wise rank
• Status of qualifying for the exam

JEE Main 2024 Cut Off

• Through JEE Main cut off candidates will get admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs and can also qualify for the JEE Advanced 2024 Exam.
• Out of the total number of candidates who appeared for the Joint Entrance Exam Main every year, only 18.18% - 22.72% of candidates are selected for JEE Advanced Examination.

JEE Main 2024 Counselling

• The JEE Main 2024 counselling process will take place online mode only. The first step is that the students need to get themselves registered.
• JoSAA,  i.e., the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, will organize the counselling process.
• The candidates would be allotted seats into the institutions such as IIT's, NIT's, CFTI's, etc.
• The seats would be allocated based on the applicant's category, rank secured availability of seats, and other factors.
• The candidates will have to report to the institutions allotted to them after the seat allocation to verify documents.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2024 Counselling

The list of documents required for JEE Main Counselling 2024 are given below.

• Score card
• Photo Identity Proof
• Seat allotment letter
• Category certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Class 12^th Mark sheet & certificate
• Medical certificate
• Three passport size photographs
• PWD certificate
• Proof of seat acceptance fee payment,
• etc.

JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2024

Candidates can check the reservation criteria of JEE Main 2024 exam are given below.

Joint Seat Allocation Authority

Query Redressal System

JEE Main 2024 Exam Centres

Note: Candidates living in other countries can also give the examination. Cities outside India are also marked on the map given at the end of this article.

NTA JEE Main 2024 Highlights

Below given are the main or vital points of the JEE Main exam:

Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)

• From 2013 onwards, CCB and AIEEE have been renamed as Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) and JEE (Main) respectively.
• Seat allocation in NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs for the Academic Year 2020-21 is carried by CSAB. Official Website - https://csab.nic.in/
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Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2020 is an independent body established by the Ministry of Education [Formerly MHRD)] to regulate and manage the joint seat allocation for admissions to 110 participating institutes in Joint Entrance Examination. This also includes 23 IITs,  31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 29 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs). Josaa is a single platform to admit students in all the academic programs (First Year) offered by these Institutes.

List of Qualifying Exam & Admitting Institutes:

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