JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Out: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally released the JEE Main Exam Date 2024 for both sessions along with NTA Calendar 2024 on their official websites at www.neet.nta.nic.in and www.jeemain.nta.ac.in.The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 Session 1 is scheduled to be held between 24th January 2024 and 1st February 2024, whereas Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 Session 2 is scheduled to be held between 1st April 2024 and 15th April 2024. Every year NTA conducts the JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) Exam, which is a computer-based national-level exam, conducted for students who are interested in seeking admission to BE/BTech, BPlan, and BArch courses offered by various JEE Participating institutes across the country.
JEE Main 2024- Exam Summary
JEE Main 2024 is also the eligibility test for the JEE Advanced 2024 Exam, conducted for Engineering candidates aspiring to get admission to the top IITs in India. The JEE Main 2024 Exam for the next academic year is scheduled to be held in two sessions for which the exam dates have been announced officially. The candidates can check all the important details of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2024) for session 1 & session 2 exam in the table given below.
| JEE Main 2024- Exam Summary | |
| Full Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
| Short Exam Name | JEE Main |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency of Conduct | Twice |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| JEE Main Exam Date 2024 | Session 1 – 24th January 2024 to 1st February 2024 Session 2 – 1st April 2024 to 15th April 2024 |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Center Cities) Regional Languages |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Computed Based Test (Pen and paper-based for Drawing section in B.Arch) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (3.5 hours for both – B.Arch and B. Planning) |
| Official Website | www.neet.nta.nic.in and www.jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2024 Important Dates
The official JEE Main 2024 exam dates for Session 1 and Session 2 have been released along with NTA Calender 2024 recently by NTA. The candidates can go through the important dates of the JEE Main Exam 2024 for both sessions along with other related dates from the below table:
| JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Important Dates | |
| Events | JEE Main Dates |
| JEE Main Application Form Start Date | December 2023 |
| JEE Main Application Form Last Date | December 2023 |
| JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Application Form Correction | December 2023 |
| JEE Main Admit Card 2024 | January 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 1 | Between 24th January 2024 and 1st February 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Result Date for Session 1 | January 2024 |
The following table highlights the important events of JEE Main 2024 Session 2.
| JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Important Dates | |
| Events | JEE Main Dates |
| JEE Main Application Form Start Date | March 2024 |
| JEE Main Application Form Last Date | March 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Application Form Correction | March 2024 |
| JEE Main Admit Card 2024 | April 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 2 | Between 1st April 2024 and 15th April 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Result Date for Session 1 | April 2024 |
JEE Main 2024 Exam Schedule
The JEE Main 2024 Exam dates for sessions 1 & 2 have been announced by the NTA. The JEE Main 2024 sessions 1 and 2 will be held between 24th January 2024 and 1st February 2024 and 1st April 2024 and 15th April 2024 in a respective manner. Registration for sessions 1 & 2 is expected to open by December 2024 and March 2024 respectively. The exam will be held in two shifts- 9 am to 12 pm & 3 pm to 6 pm.
| JEE Main 2024 Session 1 & 2 Shift Timings | ||
| Events | First Shift | Second Shift |
| JEE Main 2024 exam time | 9 am to 12 pm | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Entry into the examination centre | 7:30 am to 8:30 am | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
| JEE Main 2024 instructions given by the invigilator | 8:30 am to 8:50 am | 2:30 am to 2:50 pm |
| Candidate login to read instructions | 8:50 am | 2:50 pm |
| Commencement of JEE Main 2024 exam | 9:00 am | 3:00 pm |
JEE Main 2024 Notification
NTA has released the NTA Calendar 2024 and JEE Mains Exam Date 2024 for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2024 Session 1(January 2024) & Session 2 (April 2024) and the complete schedule for the JEE Mains 2024 Exam will also be released. Check out the official notification pdf of NTA to know all the details about the JEE 2024 Exam Date. The official JEE Main 2024 Exam Date along with NTA Calender 2024 released has been linked below.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Notification PDF – Click to Check
JEE Main 2024 Application Form
NTA will activate the online registration of JEE Main 2024 for sessions 1& 2 at the official websites at www.neet.nta.nic.in and www.jeemain.nta.ac.in. Depending on the candidate’s preference for Paper 1 or Paper 2, they can fill out the JEE Main 2024 Application Form online and submit the same before the deadline. The JEE Main 2024 Registration form link for both sessions will be activated in this article. Subsequently, candidates can appear in both sessions, when they register themselves for session 1. They should also make sure that they meet the JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria as per requirements.
JEE Main 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for the JEE Main 2024 exam has to be paid online mode after the successful submission of the JEE Main 2024 Application Form. The fee can be paid via online payment modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. An online application confirmation page will be generated after successful payment completion. The table below lists out the JEE Mains 2024 Application Fee for different categories.
| JEE (Main) 2024 Application Fee | Gender | India Center | Foreign Center | |
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech or Paper 2A: B. Archor Paper 2B: B.Planning | General/Gen-EWS/OBC(NCL) | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Transgender | 500 | 3000 | ||
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Archor 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 | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Transgender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable. | ||||
Steps to Fill the JEE Main 2024 Application Form
Candidates must log in to the official website and fill out the JEE Main 2024 Application Form online once the NTA activates the registration link. Required documents in the specified format are to be uploaded to avoid cancellation. The following are the steps to fill out JEE Main 2024 Application Form.
- Go to the official website of NTA, www.jeemain.nta.ac.in and search for the online registration link available.
- Now, Click on the “JEE Main 2024 Registration” link displayed on the homepage.
- Registered candidates will be able to directly log in and fill out the application form.
- If candidates are registering for the first time, they will have to register first to generate credentials.
- Required details are carefully filled in to register, after which login ID and password are provided on a mobile number or through mail.
- Candidates can log in using the details, and fill out the application form with the necessary details – Personal, communication, qualification, etc.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, thumb impression, etc. as per the specifications mentioned about the format and size.
- Now the last step is to pay the application fee through the provided payment gateways.
- A confirmation page will be generated. Take a printout of the confirmation page and submit the application form.
JEE Main 2024 Documents Required
| Image to be uploaded for JEE Main 2024 exam | File Size & Format | Dimensions |
| Recent photograph with candidate’s name (colour or black & white with 80% face without mask visible including ears against a white background) | 10 KB to 200 KB & JPEG/JPG | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Signature | 4 KB to 30 KB & JPEG/JPG | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
| Category certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG | – |
| PwD certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG | – |
JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility conditions to appear for the JEE Main exam. The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2024 are as follows:
| JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2024 | |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for aspirants appearing in the JEE Main |
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JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2024 is generally conducted through three papers for B.E/ B.Tech, B.Architecture, and B.Planning. JEE Main 2024 Exam pattern has undergone some drastic changes this year. The exam pattern for the JEE Main 2024 for paper 1 and paper 2 is given below.
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern | |||
| Parameters | JEE Main 2024- B.E./B. Tech | JEE Main 2024- B. Arch | JEE Main 2024- B. Planning |
| Mode of Examination | CBT Mode |
| CBT Mode |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours 20 minutes | 3 hours 20 minutes | 3 hours 20 minutes |
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| Number of questions (Asked) | Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5. Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5. Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Numerical based Questions. Out of 10 questions, students can attempt any 5. Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each | 82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs), Numerical questions | Mathematics: MCQs and numerical value based questions. Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions Drawing- Drawing aptitude | Mathematics- MCQs, and numerical value-based questions. Aptitude- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) Planning- MCQs (Multiple choice questions) |
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| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
Below is the JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for paper 1 for the candidates who are appearing for B.E/B.TECH. Candidates who are going to appear for the April session JEE Main 2024 exam must prepare for the same by referring to the syllabus for a better preparation.
JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus
The main focus of this section is to check the candidate’s knowledge of Physics. Candidates should cover the entire JEE Main syllabus 2024 to score more marks. The syllabus for Physics regarding this exam is as follows:
| JEE Main 2024 Physics Syllabus |
| Chapters |
| Physics and Measurement |
| Kinematics |
| Laws of Motion |
| Work, Energy and Power |
| Rotational Motion |
| Thermodynamics |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids |
| Gravitation |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases |
| Oscillations and waves |
| Electrostatics |
| Current Electricity |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Electromagnetic Waves |
| Optics |
| Wave optics |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Atoms and Nuclei |
| Electronic Devices |
| Communication System |
| Experimental Skills |
JEE Main 2024 Chemistry Syllabus
The chemistry subject for IIT JEE Mains 2024 Exam is further divided into 3 parts- Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. The chapter-wise JEE Main syllabus for chemistry for all subjects has been discussed below:
JEE Main Physical Chemistry Syllabus
| JEE Main Physical Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Some basic concepts in chemistry |
| States of Matter |
| Atomic Structure |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| Molecular Orbital Theory |
| Chemical thermodynamics |
| Solutions |
| Equilibrium |
| Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Electrochemical cells |
| Chemical Kinetics |
| Surface Chemistry |
JEE Main Organic Chemistry Syllabus
| JEE Main Organic Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds |
| Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| Hydrocarbons |
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Polymers |
| Biomolecules |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
JEE Mains Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus
| JEE Mains Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus |
| Topics |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals |
| Hydrogen |
| Block Elements(Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) |
| P Block Elements |
| d- and f- Block Elements |
| Co-ordination Compounds |
| Environmental Chemistry |
JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for B.ARCH/ B.Planning
JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 is for the candidates who are appearing for B.ARCH/ B.Planning courses. JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for B.ARCH/ B.Planning Courses is divided into 3 parts namely-
- Part 1- Mathematics
- Part 2- Aptitude
- Part 3- Planning
The detailed IIT JEE Main Syllabus for B.ARCH/ B.Planning has been discussed in the below section.
JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus
The mathematics syllabus should be covered by JEE candidates to obtain good scores. The candidate should cover the entire NTA JEE Main 2024 Syllabus for this exam. Below is the entire list of topics that one should cover.
| JEE Main 2024 Mathematics Syllabus and Topics |
| Sets, Relations and Functions |
| Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
| Matrices and Determinants |
| Permutations and Combinations |
| Mathematical Induction |
| Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications |
| Sequence and Series |
| Limit, Continuity and Differentiability |
| Integral Calculus |
| Differential Equations |
| Coordinate Geometry |
| Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| Vector Algebra |
| Statistics and Probability |
| Trigonometry |
| Mathematical Reasoning |
JEE Main 2024 Aptitude Syllabus
The topics in JEE Main Aptitude Syllabus 2024 are as follows-
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JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus
The questions in this section are included from General Awareness, Social Science, and Thinking Skills. The topics to be covered for JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus have been tabulated below.
| JEE Main 2024 Planning Syllabus | |
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
| General Awareness | General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programmes etc. |
| Social Science | The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, the pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism and colonial cities, industrialisation, resources and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the Indian Constitution Economic development- economic sectors, globalisation, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion and inequality, urbanisation, rural development, colonial cities |
| Thinking Skills | Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning. |
JEE Main 2024 Cut Off
NTA will release the JEE Main Cut Off 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 for both sessions based on the candidate’s category along with the JEE Main Result 2024. The JEE Main Cut-Off is the minimum rank that grabs a seat in the NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs. As NTA JEE Main is the screening test for JEE Advanced, NTA releases the qualifying cutoff required to appear in JEE Advanced along with the result. Have a look at the previous year’s trend of JEE Main Cut Off from the below table.
| Minimum marks to qualify JEE Mains | |||||
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| General | 90.7788642 | 88.4121383 | 87.8992241 | 90.3765335 | 89.7548849 |
| Gen-PwD | 0.0013527 | 0.0031029 | 0.0096375 | 0.0618524 | 0.11371730 |
| EWS | 75.6229025 | 63.1114141 | 66.2214845 | 70.2435518 | 78.2174869 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.6114227 | 67.0090297 | 68.0234447 | 72.8887969 | 74.3166557 |
| SC | 51.9776027 | 43.0820954 | 46.8825338 | 50.1760245 | 54.0128155 |
| ST | 37.2348772 | 26.7771328 | 34.6728999 | 39.0696101 | 44.3345172 |
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card
Candidates are advised to read all the instructions given on the admit card very carefully. In case of any discrepancy in details, candidates must contact the official authority immediately. Candidates must carry their JEE Main admit card to the exam as no candidate will be allowed to appear in the examination without admit card. It is recommended for the candidates to take a printout of the admit card and keep it safe for future reference. The JEE Main admit card will be released online on the official website only.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Centres
The complete list of JEE Main Exam Centres for the April session has been listed below as released by National Testing Agency-
JEE Main 2024 Participating Institutions
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the list of JEE Main 2024 participating institutes in online mode at the official website after the conduction of the exam. The students can choose the institution based on their ranks & cut-off released.
| International Institute of Technology (IITs) | Centrally Funded Technical Institutes CIFTs | National Institute of Technology (NITs) |
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JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
The JEE Main 2024 Answer key for the second session will be released after the commencement of the examination. The official answer key can be downloaded by logging in to the NTA website. The candidates also get the facility to challenge the official answer key. Candidates who want to challenge the answer key need to pay Rs. 200/- per question. Authority will also release the recorded response and question paper attempted by the candidates two or three days before the announcement of the result. The Answer Key gives the candidates an estimated idea about their marks.
JEE Main 2024 Session 1 & 2 Result
The JEE Main 2024 Result for the session 1 & 2 exams will be released in January 2024 and April 2024 tentatively. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) will release the JEE Mains Result 2024 on the official websites www.neet.nta.nic.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their results once it will be released.