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JEE Main
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India (NTA has conducted JEE Main since 2019)
Admission to undergraduate engineering programmes (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and institutions/universities funded or recognised by participating State Governments, via JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning admission. JEE (Main) Paper 1 is also the qualifying test for JEE (Advanced), which governs IIT admission. Paper 1 results are additionally used for programmes such as Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech, Integrated B.Tech, MBA, B.Sc., B.Pharm and B.Des.
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How the paper is built.
- Session 1 (typically January)
- Session 2 (typically April)
- JEE (Advanced) — separate downstream exam
Uniform across MCQs (Section A) and numerical value questions (Section B) in all papers: +4 for a correct or most appropriate answer, -1 for an incorrect answer (for MCQs, also for multiple answers marked in Paper 2A/2B), and 0 for unanswered or 'Marked for Review' without selecting an option or entering a value. Negative marking applies to BOTH Section A and Section B — this is the key change from the pre-2025 pattern, where the optional Section B questions were effectively choice-protected. The Drawing Test (Paper 2A, Part III) is the sole exception: 2 questions evaluated out of 100 marks with no negative marking. If a question is dropped or found incorrect, +4 is awarded to all candidates who appeared in that shift; if more than one option is correct, +4 goes to those who marked any correct option; if all options are correct, +4 goes to all who attempted.
A guess pays only if you are right more than one time in five, so on 4-option Section A questions a blind pick (25%) is slightly positive and one eliminated option makes it clearly positive — but Section B numerical-answer questions have no options to guess between, and now carry the same -1, so leave them blank unless you have actually worked out a value.
The calendar, and who can sit it.
- Qualification
- Must have passed the Class XII / equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in it in 2026 (i.e. the current year plus the two immediately preceding years). Candidates who passed in 2023 or earlier were NOT eligible for the 2026 cycle. 'Passing year' means the year the result was first declared as pass; an attempt to improve marks does not reset it. Qualifying examinations accepted include the 10+2 of any recognised Central/State Board, two-year Pre-University/Intermediate, the NDA Joint Services Wing two-year course, NIOS Senior Secondary with a minimum of five subjects, AIU-recognised foreign equivalents, Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational, a 3-year AICTE/State-board-recognised diploma, GCE A-level, Cambridge HSC or IB Diploma, and BOSSE Sikkim.
- Attempts
- No age limit and no explicit cap on the number of attempts is stated in the Information Bulletin. Eligibility is bounded instead by the Class XII passing-year rule above (current year plus two preceding years), and a candidate may sit both sessions within a cycle.
- Nationality
- The Information Bulletin does not impose an explicit nationality bar on appearing for JEE (Main). It addresses OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) candidates in the State-code-of-eligibility rules — OCI candidates who passed Class XII in India are treated at par with Indian nationals — and covers Indian nationals who passed Class XII from Nepal/Bhutan (State code determined by permanent address in India). Detailed rules for foreign nationals are not enumerated in the bulletin and were not verified.
JEE Main preparation FAQs
How do I start preparing for JEE Main in JupiteX?
Select JEE in Exam Mode and open Learn. Choose Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, then open a topic from the subject's grouped syllabus. Read the learning units and compare the available teaching perspectives. Follow this with a Drill, then check Progress to choose what to work on next.
How do I find a specific JEE chapter or concept?
Open Learn and select the relevant subject. Browse its branches and topics, then select the topic you want to study. The reader opens the learning units for that topic, so you can work through the concept instead of jumping straight into unrelated practice questions.
How can JupiteX explain a JEE concept in another way?
Open a learning unit and switch between the teaching perspectives in the reader. Each presents a different explanation of the same concept. Compare the approaches when a derivation or method is unclear, then try applying the idea in practice rather than only rereading it.
Does JEE Learn include diagrams and NCERT references?
The reader shows diagrams and NCERT anchors where a learning unit includes them. Open the relevant topic in Learn to inspect its explanation and supporting material. Some topics also have linked 3D lessons. These resources are topic-specific rather than present on every unit.
Where can I practise JEE previous-year questions in JupiteX?
Open PYQ Vault. Use the subject, year and question-type filters to narrow the available questions, then open one and attempt it before reviewing the answer. Load more results to continue through the filtered bank. The available year options come from the questions in the bank.
Can I practise JEE numerical questions separately?
Yes. In PYQ Vault, choose Numerical in the question-type filter, then choose a subject or year if needed. Open a question and enter your answer using its answer control. Review the explanation before moving to another numerical problem.
How do I practise a weak JEE topic in JupiteX?
Open Progress and look at the weakest-subject section. Select a listed weak topic to open a targeted drill, or use the subject drill action for broader practice. Return to the matching Learn topic if the results show that you need to revisit the concept.
How do I take a JEE mock test in JupiteX?
Open Mocks on the web, or Mock in the mobile menu. Choose an available paper and follow its start flow. Complete and submit the attempt, then open the results to review your performance before choosing the next mock or a focused drill.
How can I work on JEE time management inside JupiteX?
Use the mock-test player for timed practice. Work through the paper with its timer and question navigation, then review the result and the questions you struggled to finish. Use Drill for shorter practice between mocks and return to Learn when a slow question exposed a concept gap.
Where do I review JEE questions I have missed?
Open Review in the JEE menu to work through available revision cards. Attempt the question before revealing the answer. Where the card asks How did that go?, choose the rating that reflects your recall so the next review can be scheduled appropriately.
Where can I track my JEE preparation progress?
Open Progress to see your subject breakdown, recent activity and weakest-subject information. Use the topic and drill actions there to move from a result into more practice. The figures reflect your recorded work in JupiteX, so begin answering questions to build a useful history.
What should I do in JupiteX after a low JEE mock score?
Open the mock results and identify the questions or subjects that caused difficulty. Revisit the matching topics in Learn, then use a focused Drill or PYQ Vault filter to practise them. Check Progress and Review before starting another full mock.