JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination Main
Acronym	JEE Main
Domain	Engineering
Level	undergraduate
Target Role	B.Tech/B.E. in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency	annual
Exam Mode	online
Application Period	November, December
Exam Period	January, April
Locations	National (across India)
Status	active
Official Website	Visit Site
Last Verified	2025-10-02 by lalithaar

The Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India.

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Description

JEE Main serves as the gateway to premier engineering institutions including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). It also acts as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.

Fields and Specializations

Main Fields

• Engineering and Technology
• Applied Sciences
• Architecture and Planning

Specializations Available

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnology
• And 15+ other engineering branches

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Qualification

Passed 12th standard (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.

Age Limit

No upper age limit (as per recent NTA guidelines)

Detailed Eligibility

• Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination
• Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects
• Third subject can be Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject
• Minimum 75% marks in 12th for General/EWS category (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Must appear in 12th (or equivalent) examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025 for JEE Main 2025

Important Dates

Application Timeline

• Application Opens: November 20XX
• Application Deadline: December 20XX

Exam Schedule

• Session 1: January 20XX
• Session 2: April 20XX
• Result Declaration: Within 15 days of each session completion

Notification Pattern

NTA releases official notifications through its website and national newspapers. Information brochures are typically published 2-3 months before application opening.

Exam Information

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Questions: 90 questions (30 each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type
• Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer (MCQs only)
• Languages: Available in 13 languages including Hindi and English
• Frequency: Twice a year (January and April sessions)
• Locations: Test centers across India and select international locations

Syllabus Overview

Physics

• Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics
• Optics, Modern Physics, Waves

Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

• Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus, Statistics and Probability, Vectors and 3D Geometry

Official Resources

• Official Website: JEE Main Official Portal
• Latest Notification: Information Brochure 2025

Verification Information

• Last Verified: 2025-10-02 by lalithaar
• Status: active

Keywords and Search Terms

JEE, Engineering Entrance, NIT Admission, IIIT Entrance, Engineering Colleges India, Technical Education, Computer Based Test, National Testing Agency

Related Exams

• JEE Advanced - For IIT admissions (requires JEE Main qualification)
• BITSAT - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• VITEEE - VIT Engineering Entrance Examination
• SRMJEEE - SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination

External Links

• Official JEE Main Website
• National Testing Agency
• Official Information Brochure 2025