The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments.
Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced, is an academic examination held annually in India. It is organized by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board on a round-robin rotation pattern for the qualifying candidates of the JEE-Main.
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JEE Mains is for NITs and IIITs, while JEE Advanced is for IITs. Only JEE Mains qualifiers can take JEE Advanced.
JEE Mains allows three attempts in consecutive years. JEE Advanced permits two attempts in two consecutive years.
Both exams cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JEE Advanced has a higher difficulty level. Detailed syllabi are available on the official websites.
No, only those who qualify in JEE Mains are eligible for JEE Advanced.
JEE Mains follows the reservation policies as per government regulations. JEE Advanced also has reservation categories based on government norms.
Yes, both exams have negative marking. Incorrect answers lead to a deduction of marks. It's essential to answer carefully to maximize scores.
Yes, JEE Mains is not only for B.Tech but also for admission to B.Arch & B.planning programs. However, candidates aspiring for B.Arch & B.planning need to appear for the Paper 2 of JEE Mains, which specifically evaluates their aptitude for architecture.
