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Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2025:
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is India’s most sought-after engineering entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as a gateway to top engineering institutes, including NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and also acts as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which leads to admission into IITs.
If you’re preparing for JEE Main 2025, this guide will help you with exam dates, syllabus, preparation strategies, cutoff trends, and career opportunities after JEE Main.
Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Twice a year (January & April) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Eligibility | Passed or appearing in Class 12 (PCM stream) |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
| Total Marks | 300 (Paper 1) |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
JEE Main 2025 Dates :
| Event | January Session | April Session |
| Registration Starts | 28 October to 22 November 2024 | 31January to 24 February 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2024 | 24 February 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 03 days before the date of the Examination | 03 days before the date of the Examination |
| Exam Dates | 22 January to 31 January 2025 | Between 01April to 08 April 2025 |
| Results Declaration | 12 February 2025 | By 17 April 2025 |
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until the last day to register. Apply as soon as the application window opens!
JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
JEE Main is conducted for three different courses:
Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech
Paper 2A – B.Arch
Paper 2B – B.Planning
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) – Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 30 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 100 |
Paper 2A (B.Arch) – Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 82 | 400 |
Paper 2B (B.Planning) – Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Planning-Based Questions | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 105 | 400 |
Pro Tip: Practice computer-based mock tests regularly to get familiar with the exam pattern.
 Application Fees Structure- Structure based on different categories
| Fee payable for JEE (Main) – 2025 | Type of Candidate | Centres in India (Fee in ₹) | Centres Outside India (Fee in ₹) | |
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B. Planning | General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/ PwD/PwBD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
| Paper 1: B.E./ B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning | General/ Gen EWS/ OBC (NCL | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
To appear for JEE Main 2025, students must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification
Passed Class 12 (PCM stream) or appearing in 2025
Minimum 75% aggregate (for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs)
Age Limit
No age limit (but must meet college admission criteria)
Number of Attempts
No attempt limit (can appear multiple times)
JEE Main 2025 Syllabus
| Physics | Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Biomolecules |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics |
Pro Tip: NCERT Books are for JEE preparation.
JEE Main 2024 Cutoff Â
| Category/Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| General | 100.0000000 to 93.2362181 | 90.7788642 | 88.4121383 |
| OBC-NCL | 93.2312696 to 79.6757881 | 75.6229025 | 67.0090297 |
| SC | 93.2312696 to 60.0923182 | 73.6114227 | 43.0820954 |
| ST | 93.2312696 to 46.6975840 | 51.9776027 | 26.7771328 |
| Gen-EWS | 93.2312696 to 81.3266412 | 37.2348772 | 63.1114141 |
| PwD | 93.2041331 to 0.0018700 | 0.0013527 | 0.0031029 |
Pro Tip: Aim for 99+ percentile for top NITs & IIITs!
Colleges Accepting JEE Main
Top NITs
- NIT Trichy
- NIT Surathkal
- NIT Warangal
- NIT Allahabad
Top IIITs
- IIIT Hyderabad
- IIIT Bangalore
- IIIT Delhi
Other Institutes
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- State Government Engineering Colleges
JEE Main vs JEE Advanced: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
| Purpose | For NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | For IITs |
| Attempts per Year | 2 | 2 |
| Subjects | PCM | PCM |
| Difficulty | Moderate | High |
Only JEE Main Qualifiers can appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions.
Preparation Strategy for JEE Main 2025
Make a Study Plan – Cover syllabus in 3-4 months and revise.
Solve Mock Tests & PYQs – Attempt NTA mock tests regularly.
Concept-Based Learning – Focus on derivations, problem-solving, and logic building.
Time Management – Attempt easy questions first, then move to tough ones.
Recommended Books:
- Physics: HC Verma, DC Pandey
- Chemistry: NCERT, OP Tandon
- Mathematics: RD Sharma, Arihant Series
Final Tips for JEE Main Aspirants
Stay Consistent & Avoid Distractions
Join a Coaching or Use Online Platforms (Unacademy, Vedantu, etc.)
Solve at least 30-40 mock tests before the exam
Revise Important Topics Before the Exam
Manage Time Efficiently During the Exam
Conclusion
JEE Main is one of the toughest but most rewarding entrance exams in India. With proper planning, consistent practice, and dedication, you can secure a top rank and get admission into your dream engineering college.