JEE Main

Facts, Syllabus and Pattern

What is JEE Main?

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JEE Main is among the toughest exams in the world. Every year, over 12 lakh students appear while only 2,20,000 qualify for JEE Advanced.

• The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is an All-India Common Entrance Exam for getting admissions into engineering colleges across India

• JEE Main will be conducted twice a year in the month of January and April respectively by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• It is conducted in two phases: JEE Main and JEE Advanced

• If you clear the given cut-off for JEE Main, you qualify for JEE Advanced

• With a JEE Main score, you can apply to institutions like NITs, IIITs and other Central or State Funded Institutes

• Whereas, IITs and ISM, Dhanbad consider results of JEE Advanced for admissions

• From 2020 the examination will be held only in the computer-based mode.

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Syllabus for JEE Main

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JEE Main 2020 follows the CBSE prescribed NCERT syllabus. The difficulty level of the examination will also be based on the difficulty level of NCERT​

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• Physics

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1. Physics and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Laws of Motion

4. Work, Energy and Power

5. Rotational Motion

6. Gravitation

7. Properties of Solids and Liquids

8. Thermodynamics

9. Kinetic Theory of Gases

10. Oscillations and Waves

11. Electrostatics

12. Current Electricity

13. Magnetic Effects of Currents and Magnetism

14. Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents

15. Electromagnetic Waves

16. Optics

17. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

18. Atoms and Nuclei

19. Electronic Devices

20. Communication Systems and Experimental Skills.

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• Chemistry

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1. Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

2. The States of Matter

3. Atomic Structure

4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

5. Chemical Thermodynamics

6. Solutions

7. Equilibrium

8. Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

9. Chemical Kinetics

10. Surface Chemistry

11. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

12. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

13. Hydrogen

14. s-Block Elements

1. p-Block Elements

2. d- and f-Block Elements

3. Coordination Compounds

4. Environmental Chemistry

5. Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

6. Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

7. Hydrocarbons

8. Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

9. Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

10. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

11. Polymers

12. Biomolecules

13. Chemistry in Everyday Life

14. Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

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• Maths

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1. Sets, Relations, and Functions

2. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

3. Matrices and Determinants

4. Permutations and Combinations

5. Mathematical Induction

6. Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications

7. Sequences and Series

8. Limits Continuity and Differentiability

1. Integral Calculus

2. Differential Equations

3. Coordinate Geometry

4. Three-dimensional Geometry

5. Vector Algebra

6. Statistics and Probability

7. Trigonometry

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Exam Pattern for JEE Main

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The JEE Main 2020 Examination is divided into two parts:

• Paper 1 for B.E. and B. Tech. (Computer-based only)

• Paper 2 for B. Arch. & B. Planning (Pen and paper only)

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How to apply

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main

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• Age:

  General category candidates must have been born on or after 1st October, 1994.

  SC, ST and PWD candidates must have been born on or after 1st October, 1989.

• Subjects:

  You must have studied at least 5 subjects in 10+2.

  Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.

  Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or Technical vocational are the other subjects to select from.

• Score in 12th standard or equivalent exam:

  General category candidates require a minimum score of least 75% or should be in the top 20 percentile in their respective 12th board or equivalent examination.

  For an SC or ST candidate, the minimum score is 65%.

  Here is the list of equivalent exams is available here.

• Year of passing 12th standard or equivalent exam:

  You must have passed Class 12th or any equivalent qualifying examination in the years 2017, 2019 or 2020.

• Aadhar Card requirement:

  You need a registered Aadhaar Card Number to be eligible to apply for JEE Main.

• A number of attempts:

  You can attempt JEE Main twice in a year - once in January and once in April. Your best score will be considered for qualifying into JEE Advanced and admissions to colleges.

  You can attempt JEE Advanced only for 2 consecutive years.

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Registration for JEE Main

 

The JEE Main application form has to be filled online. You need to provide details such as your name, email ID, mobile number etc. You will need to choose a username and password for login.

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Step 1: Filling the application form

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Checklist while filling the form - keep the following items ready:

1. Board examination details

2. Personal details like name, email id, mobile number

3. Academic qualification (Class 12 marks or appearing date)

4. Contact details of student and guardian

5. Scanned copy of your photograph, signature and left thumbprint (the specification for which are mentioned here)

Once you’ve filled out this information and uploaded the required documents, you need to move to the next step.

Step 2: Choosing your exam centre.

1. Choose a centre according to your preference.

Step 3: Payment of fees

1. You can pay your fees online through credit and debit cards.

2. If you wish to pay it offline, you can deposit the fee in cash at Syndicate, Canara, ICICI and HDFC banks through E-Challan.

Step 4: Confirmation page

1. This page will mention all the details you have filled out in your application form.

2. Keep a copy of this page saved at all times.