The JEE Main Exam 2025 (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted in India. It serves as the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs in prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions. Additionally, it is the preliminary qualifying exam for candidates aspiring to appear in the JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Exam Dates
- January Session: Scheduled from January 24 to February 1, 2025.
- April Session: Expected in April 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed.
Registration
- The registration for the January session is currently open, and the last date to apply is November 22, 2024.
- Application corrections will be allowed after the registration period ends.
Exam Pattern
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Each subject has 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs), out of which 5 NVQs are optional.
- Total marks: 300 (100 per subject).
- Negative marking applies to incorrect answers.
- Paper 2A (B.Arch): Includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and a Drawing Test.
- Paper 2B (B.Planning): Includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-Based Questions.
Marking Scheme
- Correct answers: +4 marks.
- Incorrect answers: -1 mark.
- Unattempted questions: No marks deducted.
Syllabus
- Physics: Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics are key topics.
- Chemistry: Divided into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, with Physical Chemistry having the highest weightage.
- Mathematics: Focus areas are Algebra, Calculus, and Coordinate Geometry.
Cutoff and Previous Trends
- A percentile of 70 or higher is typically needed to qualify for JEE Advanced.
- The final cutoff varies each year depending on difficulty and competition.
Sample Papers and Preparation Tips
- Practice with previous years’ question papers to understand trends and difficulty levels.
- Recommended books include H.C. Verma’s “Concepts of Physics”, NCERT textbooks, and D.C. Pandey’s series for Physics.
- Focus on NCERT for Chemistry and standard textbooks for Mathematics like R.D. Sharma.
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