At a glance
- Conducting body
- National Testing Agency (NTA) & IITs
- Eligibility
- Class 12 Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM)
- Application period
- November - December
- Exam month
- January & April (Session 1 & 2)
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Seats
- ~50,000 (across IITs, NITs, IIITs, CFTIs)
- Negative marking
- Yes (-1 for incorrect answers, +4 for correct)
- Expected cutoff
- General: 90 - 93 Percentile (JEE Main to qualify for Advanced)
Dates, modes and cutoffs are based on previous years. Always check the official website for the latest notice.
Important dates
| Notification release | First week of November |
| Registration Window | November 1 to November 30 |
| Admit Card release | Mid-January |
| Session 1 Exam Date | Late January |
Preparation tips
- Focus heavily on NCERT basics for Chemistry and Physics.
- Solve previous 10 years papers to understand structural complexity.
- Take timed mock tests weekly to improve speed and selection accuracy.
- Strengthen high-weightage topics like calculus, mechanics, and physical chemistry.
Recommended books
- Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
- Organic & Inorganic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
- Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma / Cengage Series
Visit the official JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) website