JEE Main 2023: Exam Dates, Application Form (November), New Syllabus

Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination

• Only those candidates who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or those who are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2022, are eligible to appear in JEE Main 2023.
• Candidates who passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2020 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2024 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE Main 2023.

JEE MAIN 2023 Exam Status 

JEE Main 2023 Exam Date

 Exam dates are not released yet by NTA. Candidates can check the tentative dates below.

JEE Main 2023 Important Dates

The exam dates will be 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 2023 and scheduled for April / May 2023 sessions.

JEE Main 2023 Application Form

• JEE Main Application form releases in online mode on the official website.
• Candidates have to register themselves for the JEE Main Application form using email-id and mobile number.
• The form will be complteley submitted only after paying the application fee. 
• It is advised to the canddates that they must keep a copy of the filled or submited application form for further use.

• Visiting the official website and Register online.
• Filling the application form details.
• Uploading the images
• Application Fees payment
• Taking Print out of the application.
• The candidates need to submit one application form only. If a candidate submits more than one application form, it would then be rejected.

Application Fee

JEE Main 2023 Application Form Correction 

How to Edit Details in JEE Main Application Form? 

To edit details in JEE Main 2023 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 2023 will be conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the academic session 2022-23. 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 2023 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 2019 or 2020. The candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam in the year 2023 can also apply.

• The 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 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:

JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: JEE (Main) 2023 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) 2023 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
• Marking Scheme: +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, No Negative Marking for Numerical Value-Based Questions

• For B.E./B.tech

• For B.Arch

• For B.Planning

JEE Main 2023 Admit Card

• National Testing Agency will release JEE Main 2023 April Admit Card on the official website. 
• The 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.

Along with the hall ticket, candidates also need to carry:

• 1 valid id proof.
• 1 passport size photograph.
• PwD certificate, if applicable.

• JEE Main 2023 Hall Ticket
• Self-declaration form
• Passport size photo
• Valid Photo ID proof
• PwD certificate

JEE Main 2023 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 2023 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.
• The candidates must study from the material that qualified candidates and experienced teachers have recommended for the JEE Main 2023 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 2023 Question Papers

After the exam is over, NTA releases JEE Main 2023 question papers for 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 2023 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 2023 Result

• JEE Main Scorecard is released separately for the first and second attempts of the exam.
• The authority announces the rank after the second attempt only.

NTA JEE 2023 Tie Breaker Rule

• Score in Mathematics.
• Score in Physics / Score in Aptitude Test (in case of B.Arch/B.Planning).
• 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 2023 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 2023 Cut Off

• Through JEE Main cut off candidates will get admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs and can also qualify for the JEE Advanced 2023 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 2023 Counselling

• The JEE Main 2023 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.

JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2023

Joint Seat Allocation Authority

List of Participating Institutes in JEE Main 2023

The list of institutes of the country which are participating includes 31 National Institute of Technology (NITs), 25 Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), and 28 Central Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).

List of National Institute of Technology (NITs)

• Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
• Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
• National Institute of Technology, Agartala
• National Institute of Technology, Calicut
• National Institute of Technology, Delhi
• National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
• National Institute of Technology, Goa
• National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
• National Institute of Technology, Karnataka
• National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya
• National Institute of Technology, Nagaland
• National Institute of Technology, Patna
• National Institute of Technology, Puducherry
• National Institute of Technology, Raipur
• National Institute of Technology, Sikkim
• National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh
• National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
• National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
• National Institute of Technology, Manipur
• National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
• National Institute of Technology, Silchar
• National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
• National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
• National Institute of Technology, Warangal
• Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
• National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

List of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kota
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Guwahati
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kalyani
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sonipat
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Una
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Chittoor
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Vadodara
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Manipur
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Lucknow
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Dharwad
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Tiruchirappalli
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
• Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture, Jabalpur
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kottayam
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Nagpur
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Pune
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhagalpur
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhopal
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Surat
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Agartala
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Raichur, Karnataka 

List of Central-Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)

• Assam University, Silchar
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
• Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
• Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi
• Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research & Management, Ahmedabad
• Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur
• J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad
• National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad
• National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi
• Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Mizoram University, Aizawl
• School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napalm, Tezpur
• School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal
• School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
• School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
• HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar
• International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
• University of Hyderabad
• Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
• International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
• Central Institute of Technology, Assam
• Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry
• Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, West Bengal
• Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan
• National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat

Query Redressal System

JEE Main 2023 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 2023 Highlights

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

Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

National Testing Agency is a newly formed testing organization to organize entrance examinations for higher educational institutions admission or fellowship. NTA is formed to improve quality and equity in education by providing research and transparent assessments. National Testing Agency (NTA) is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 of India's Government.

The National Testing Agency will conduct all examinations in the following domains:

Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)

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:

National Test Abhyas (An app to help jee (main) and NEET aspirants prepare efficiently)