Introduction:
JEE Mains is an all-India competitive exam that is conducted by the government-regulated body, National Testing Agency (NTA) for undergraduate engineering and architecture courses. Recently, NTA has released a notification announcing the dates of session 1 and session 2 of the JEE MAINS exam at the official website of jeemain.nta.nic.in
Following sections offer a detailed information such as JEE Mains 2025 important dates, eligibility criteria, examination fees, exam patterns, syllabus, expected cut offs, preparation tips and many more information about the JEE MAINS 2025 exam:
Important Dates:
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Events |
Dates |
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Start date of JEE 2025 registration |
October 28, 2024 |
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JEE Mains last date to apply |
November 22, 2024 |
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JEE Mains 2025 exam date session 1 & 2 |
Session 1: January 22 to January 31, 2025 Session 2: April 2025 |
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Release date of JEE admit card |
3 days before the exam |
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JEE Main 2025 result declaration date |
Session 1: by February 12, 2025 Session 2: May 2025 |
Examination Fees:
Following table shows the division of application fees for various categories:
| Courses | Category | APPLICATION FEES (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech/ B. Arch or B. Planning | GENERAL | Boys - 1000, Girls - 900 |
| GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL CANDIDATES | Boys - 900, Girls - 800 | |
| SC/ST/PwD | Boys - 500, Girls - 500 | |
| Third Gender | 500 | |
| B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch. or B. Planning | GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL CANDIDATES | Boys - 2000 |
| B.E./B. Tech & B. Planning | Girls - 1600 | |
| B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch. /B. Planning | SC/ST/PwD | Boys - 1000, Girls - 1000 |
| B. Arch. & B. Planning | Third Gender - 1000 |
Registered candidates for JEE Mains 2024 Paper 2(B.Arch./B.Planning):
Following table shows the number of candidates who registered and appeared for JEE MAINS 2024:
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Number of common candidates registered in all the Two (January/April) Sessions of JEE (Main) - 2024 for paper 2 |
99086 |
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Number of common candidates appeared in all the Two (January/April) Sessions of JEE (Main) - 2024 for paper 2 |
71009 |
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Number of common candidates appeared in all the Two (January/April) Sessions of JEE (Main) - 2024 for paper 2 |
73362 |
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Number of candidates appeared in B.Arch. (Session 2) for JEE (Main) - 2024 Examination |
36707 |
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Number of candidates registered in B. Planning (Session 2) for JEE (Main) – 2024 Examination |
38105 |
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Number of candidates appeared in B. Planning (Session 2) for JEE (Main) – 2024 Examination |
16228 |
Gender-Wise Distribution of registered Candidates for JEE MAINS 2024:
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Male Candidates |
8, 24, 945 |
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Female Candidates |
4, 06, 920 |
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Third Gender candidates |
9 |
Gender-wise distribution of Registered Candidates for JEE Main 2024 session 2:
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Male Candidates |
8, 06, 045
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Female Candidates |
3,73,515 |
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Third Gender candidates |
9 |
Category -Wise Distribution of Registered Candidates for JEE Mains 2024 session 1:
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General |
4, 16, 086 |
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EWS |
1, 54, 840 |
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OBC-NCL |
4, 98, 179 |
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SC |
1,21, 394 |
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ST |
41, 375 |
Number of candidates registered and appeared for JEE Main 2024
Category-wise Distribution of Registered Candidates for JEE Main 2024 Session 2:
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Category |
Number |
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General |
4, 119, 114 |
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EWS |
1,42, 546 |
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OBC-NCL |
4,58, 782 |
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SC |
1,17,778 |
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ST |
41,331 |
How to apply:
Follow the steps given below to apply for the exam:
- Registration: Fill out the registration form with accurate information.
- Filling the Form: Provide personal information, educational qualifications, select the exam city, and apply for the exam.
- Upload Photograph: Upload your recent photo, signature, address proof, category certificate, and PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Finally, print the application fees.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidate must have passed Class 12 Board Exam in 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2023.
- Candidate must be in the final year of 10+2 examination.
- Candidates from intermediate or pre-University examinations conducted by a recognized board/ University are eligible.
- The Joint Service Wing of the National Defense Academy candidate is eligible if they have completed a two-year course.
- Candidates who passed 10+2 conducted by the National Institute of Opening Schooling (NIOS) with minimum of five subjects are eligible.
- A 3-year year diploma holder is also eligible.
- NIOS students appearing for 10+2 should select their State for eligibility.
JEE Mains Exam Pattern:
NTA has introduced a major change in the exam pattern in Section B for paper 1 and 2. According to the notification, Section A will contain 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per subject, while section B will only contain 5 Numerical Value Type Questions per subject. In section B, the candidate will have the option of attempting all five questions. Candidates may refer to the following table for further clarification:
JEE Mains Syllabus 2025:
The syllabus for JEE MAINS 2025 covers the entire NCERT syllabus of physics, chemistry and mathematics of class IX and XII. Following table shows the subject-wise division of the most important topics from exam point of view:
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SUBJECT |
TOPICS |
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PHYSICS |
Laws of Motion: Force and Inertia, Newton’s Laws of Motion |
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Gravitation: Universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity |
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Properties of Solids and Liquids: Elastic behavior, Hooke’s Law, Young’s Modulus |
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CHEMISTRY |
States of Matter: Classification into solid, liquid, and gaseous states |
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Atomic Structure: Atomic models, electromagnetic radiation, Photoelectric effect |
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Equilibrium: Chemical processes, ionic equilibrium, physical processes |
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MATHEMATICS |
Sets, Relations, and Functions: Union, intersection, complement, power set, relations, and functions |
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Matrices and Determinants: Types of matrices, properties of determinants, evaluation |
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Mathematical Induction: Principle and applications |
Downloading Admit Cards:
The admit card for JEE MAINS 2025 will be made available on the official website of jeemain.nta.ac.in three days before the exam. The applicant has to provide the application number and date of birth to download it.
Declaration of results:
NTA will announce the results will be announced few weeks after its conduct. Students are urged to regularly keep checking the website for updates.
JEE Mains 2025 Dress Code:
Following table lays out the guidelines for dress code for male and female candidates:
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CATEGORY |
DRESS CODE |
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MALE CANDIDATES |
· Candidates must not wear any cloth consisting of metallic items. Metallic items cause problems during frisking and must be avoided · Students are not allowed to wear a cap/ muffler or any cloth over their heads · Candidates must wear lightweight comfortable clothes to avoid discomfort during writing the exam · Wearing any kind of jewellery or ornaments is strictly prohibited · Do not wear accessories such as goggles, rings, bracelets or any of such items · Shoes with thick soles are not allowed |
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FEMALE CANDIDATES |
· Candidates must not wear any kind of stole/ dupatta or scarf · Students must not wear any kind of jewellery or ornaments · Candidates must not wear any kind of metallic items or any cloth/items containing metal · Candidates must wear light and comfortable clothes keeping in mind the season and weather on the day · Candidates must not wear goggles, rings, bracelets, or any such items |
JEE MAINS 2025 Expected Cut-Off
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CATEGORY |
JEE MAINS 2025 CUTOFF (EXPECTED) |
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General |
95+ |
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EWS |
85+ |
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OBC-NCL |
83+ |
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SC |
65+ |
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ST |
50+ |
JEE Mains Preparation tips:
1. Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus of JEE MAINS Exam. Go through the official syllabus of the exam as posted on official website of NTA and prioritize topics based on their respective weightage.
2. Creating a proper Study Schedule: Ensure that you break your study routine into divisions corresponding to the number of subjects in the syllabus. Try to dedicate a greater number of hours to weaker areas or in topics which you require extra attention.
3. Practice regularly: Regular practice is a key element in JEE Mains exams preparation. Give as much mock tests, previous year question papers as possible. Subjects like Physics and Mathematics require a lot of practice since they deal with numerical data.
4. Developing problem-solving skills: Since much of the paper is numerical and analytical in nature, strive towards honing your problem-solving and analytical abilities rather than rote learning techniques.
5. Regular Revision: This method helps you in brushing up the key concepts and topics that are extremely important from exam point of view.
6. Maintain good health and hygiene: Maintaining good health is the first and the foremost priority for any applicant. Regular physical activity and good amount of sleep help an applicant to appear in the exam with a positive and a calm mind.
7. Staying motivated and consistent: Consistency is the key to crack any competitive exam. Avoid indulging in those activities that distracts your attention. Maintain positivity by engaging in those activities that exudes positivity and optimism.
Exam Centers for JEE MAINS 2025:
| Region | Cities |
|---|---|
| North India | Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Amritsar, Patiala, Gorakhpur, Dehradun, Bhopal |
| South India | Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Mysore, Visakhapatnam, Madurai |
| West India | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Nagpur, Indore |
| East India | Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Guwahati, Siliguri |
| Central India | Raipur, Jabalpur, Gwalior |
| Northeastern India | Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl |
| Other States | All major towns and cities across India (for example: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, etc.) |
JEE Mains Exam 2025 Centers Abroad:
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Countries |
Cities |
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UAE |
DUBAI, ABU DHABI |
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QATAR |
DOHA |
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KUWAIT |
KUWAIT CITY |
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OMAN |
MUSCAT |
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SINGAPORE |
SINGAPORE |
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SAUDI ARABIA |
JEDDAH |
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NEPAL |
KATHMANDU |
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Important FAQs:
- What is the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern? - JEE Main 2024 consists of two papers: Paper 1 (B. Tech/B.E.) with MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and Paper 2 (B. Arch/B. Planning) with Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing sections.
- How can I apply for JEE Main 2025? - Candidates can apply online through the NTA JEE Main website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) by filling out the application form and uploading necessary documents.
- What is the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025? - Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2022 or 2023 with at least 75% marks (or be in the top 20 percentile) to be eligible for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Can I appear for JEE Main 2025 multiple times? - Yes, candidates can appear for JEE Main twice a year (January and April sessions), but the best score from both sessions is considered for ranking.
- When will the JEE Main 2025 result be declared? - The result for Session 1 is expected in January 2024, and for Session 2, it will be declared in April-May 2024 after the exams are completed.
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