Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (JEE Main)
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Held
- Twice a year (January and April sessions); the better score counts
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Level
- National
Gateway to NITs, IIITs and centrally funded technical institutes, and the qualifier for JEE Advanced.
Eligibility
- 1.Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics
- 2.No age limit at present; check the bulletin for the year-of-passing rules
Stages
- 1.Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; MCQ and numerical-value questions
- 2.Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning)
- 3.Counselling through JoSAA / CSAB
Exam pattern
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Questions (Paper 1)
- 75 (25 per subject) in recent sessions
- Marking
- +4 correct
Notes
Scores are normalised to a percentile within each shift.
Patterns, dates, age limits and vacancies change with every notification. Use this page to get oriented, then confirm every detail on the official website before you apply. Compiled 2026-10-31.