JEE Main 2024 Session 2 admit card and exam city intimation slip will be released on the official website shortly. JEE Main 2024 session 2 has been revised and will be conducted from Apr 4 to Apr 15, 2024.
JEE Main 2024: The JEE Main 2024 admit card for Session 2 and the exam city intimation slip for the exam is expected to be released shortly.
The JEE Main 2024 registrations began on Feb 2, 2024, and the last application date was extended to Mar 4, 2024 and earlier, it was Mar 2, 2024. JEE Main 2024 exam dates for session 2 have been revised, the exam will be held between Apr 4 to 15, 2024. The exam shall be conducted in two shifts: Shift 1 will be scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Shift 2 will be scheduled from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
JEE Main 2024 Exam Highlights
The JEE Main 2024 exam is a ticket for students to get admitted into IITs and NITs, Centrally Supported Technical Institutions, and other government universities that the state governments of India support.
The NTA has notified the JEE Mains 2024 exam date on their official website. Students may refer to the table below to learn more about the JEE Main 2024 exam dates:
| Particulars | Details |
| Release of official JEE Main 2024 notification | Sept 19, 2023 |
| Commencement of registration for JEE Main 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Last Date of Payment | Mar 4, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Application Form Last Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Application Form Correction | Mar 6 - 7, 2024 |
| Release of Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) Admit Card | Third week of March 2024 |
| Release of Paper 1 (BTech) Admit Card | Jan 25, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Exam City Slip Paper 1 (B.Tech, B.E) | Jan 18, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Exam City Slip Link | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Date | Between Jan 24, 2024 and Feb 1, 2024 - First Session |
| Between Apr 1 and 15, 2024 - Second Session | |
| JEE Main 2024 Result Date | Feb 13, 2024 (Session 1) |
| Apr 25, 2024 (Session 2) |
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JEE Main Results 2024
NTA announced the JEE Main 2024 results for session 1 on Feb 13, 2024 and the results for JEE Main session 2 will be released on Apr 25, 2024. Candidates can visit the official website to check their results.
How to Download JEE Main 2024 Results?
The steps listed below must be followed by candidates to get the JEE Main results 2024:
- Step 1: Visit the JEE Main 2024 exam website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: Then select ''See JEE Main 2024 Result'' from the menu.
- Step 3: Input your JEE Main 2024 application number, password, and security pin after that.
- Step 4: Your score will be displayed on the screen
- Step 5: Please print out your results, so you have them for reference.
Read More: What is a Good Score in JEE Main 2024?
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
The NTA releases the official answer key for the JEE Main 2024 exam. Students can access the official answer key only after the JEE Main 2024 exams. Students can determine their approximate scores and raise objections based on the JEE Main answer key.
How to Download JEE Main 2024 Answer Key?
Once the exam concludes, the JEE Main answer key 2024 will be made available online. The steps for downloading the answer keys are given below.
- Step 1: Go to the official website and click on the answer key link
- Step 2: Enter the JEE Main application form number and birth date and press Enter.
- Step 3: The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 4: The candidates can also download the answer key in PDF format.
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JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern
Applicants interested in answering the JEE Mains 2024 exam need to know that there are 2 papers for which students can sit.
- Paper-1 - is for all students who want to pursue a B.Tech or B.E at IITs/NITs, Centrally Supported Technical Institutions and other government universities supported by the state governments of India.
- Paper-2 - is given by those students who want to pursue B.Arch and B.planning courses.
Students need to know the Pattern of Examination to answer each section efficiently.
Paper-1
Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be (MCQs), and Section B will contain Questions whose answers will be filled in as a numerical value. Every right answer will fetch (+4) marks for the students. The wrong answer will be given a negative marking of (-1) for both Section A and Section B. No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions.
| Subject | Section A | Section B (Attempt only 5 questions) | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 90 questions | 300 Marks | ||
Read More: JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024
Paper-2A
In this Paper, 20 questions will be MCQs, and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled in as a numerical value. There will be negative markings for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct numerical value of the answer.
Every right answer will fetch (+4) marks for the students. The wrong answer will be given a negative marking of (-1) for both Section A and Section B. No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions.
| Subject-wise distribution of Questions | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | |
| Part I | Mathematics (CBT mode only) | Section - A | Section - B | 100 |
| 20 | 10 | |||
| Part II | Aptitude Test (CBT mode only) | 50 | 200 | |
| Part III | Drawing Test (Offline - Pen and Paper Based) | 2 | 100 | |
| Total | 82 questions | 400 Marks | ||
Paper - 2B
In this Paper, 20 questions will be MCQs, and 05 (five) questions will have answers to be filled in as a numerical value. There will be negative markings for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, enter the correct integer value of the answer.
Every Right answer will fetch (+4) marks for the students. The wrong answer will be given a negative marking of (-1) for both Section A and Section B. No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions.
| Subject-wise distribution of Questions | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | |
| Part I | Mathematics (CBT mode only) | Section- A | Section-B | 100 |
| 20 | 10 | |||
| Part II | Aptitude Test (CBT mode only) | 50 | 200 | |
| Part III | Planning (Offline mode only) | 25 | 100 | |
| Total | 105 questions | 400 Marks | ||
Read More: Is There Negative Marking in JEE Main 2024?
JEE Main 2024 Examination Scheme
The JEE Main 2024 exam paper structure will have 3 main subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The JEE Main 2024 will have two papers, Paper-1 and Paper- 2.
- Paper-1 - is for all students who want to pursue a B.Tech or B.E at IITs/NITs, Centrally Supported Technical Institutions and other government universities supported by the state governments of India.
- Paper-2 - is given by those students who want to pursue B.Arch and B.planning courses.
The scores of students in their JEE Mains 2024 will decide whether a student is eligible to sit for JEE Advanced 2024. The JEE Advanced 2024 will allow students to get admitted to the top IITs in India.
Paper-1
For The JEE Main 2024 exam paper, students who want to pursue a career in B.E or B. Tech will have to give Paper -1. The NTA has set the paper structure in place. The exam lasts 3 hours for non-PWD candidates and 4 hours for PWD candidates. The given subjects are tested on
| Paper- 1 | Subjects | Type of Questions | Mode of Examination |
| (B.E/B.Tech) | Mathematics | MCQ’s | Computer Based Test |
| Physics | |||
| Chemistry |
Paper-2
In the JEE Main 2024 examination, students who want to pursue a career in B.Arch or B. Planning will have to give Paper -2. This Paper is divided into 2 parts - Paper A and Paper B. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Candidates who will appear for Paper 2A and 2B, i.e. both B.Arch and B.Plan, will be given 3.5 hours ( Non-PWD Candidates) and 4 hours (PWD Candidates).
- Paper-2A (B.Arch)
Students who want to pursue B.Arch will answer this Paper in 3 hours for (non-PWD candidates) and 4 hours for (PWD candidates). The table given below shows the scheme of the Paper
| Paper - 2A | Parts | Subjects | Type of Questions | Mode of Examination |
| (B.Arch) | Part -1 | Mathematics | MCQs | Computer Based Test |
| Part- 2 | Aptitude Test | MCQs | Computer Based Test | |
| Part -3 | Drawing Test | Questions to test Drawing and Aptitude | Offline exam with Pen and Paper. To be attempted on a Drawing sheet of A4 size. |
- Paper -2B (B. Planning)
Students who want to pursue B.Planning will answer this Paper in 3 hours for (non-PWD candidates) and 4 hours for (PWD candidates). The table given below shows the scheme of the Paper-
| Paper - 2B | Parts | Subjects | Type of Questions | Mode of Examination |
| B. Planning | Part -1 | Mathematics | MCQs |
Computer Based Test only |
| Part-2 | Aptitude Test | |||
| Part-3 | Planning-BasedQuestions |
Note - Candidates who answer Papers 2A and 2B will be given 3 hours and 30 minutes for Non-PWD candidates and 4 and 10 minutes for PWD candidates.
Read More: JEE Main Books 2024
JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Students should read the eligibility criteria carefully to meet all the JEE Main 2024 exam requirements.
- There is no age limit for candidates. Candidates who have passed class 12 or equivalent examinations from any recognised Central/State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education or Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, in 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2024 are allowed to sit for JEE Main 2024 exam.
- Students who have studied under the National Institute of Open Schooling must pass the senior secondary examination with the 5 best subjects, which include (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics).
- For students wanting to take Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), the candidates should clear the senior secondary examination with subjects including Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subjects.
- For students who want to sit for Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B.Arch / B. Planning), those applicants need to clear the senior secondary examination with subjects including Language, Physics, Mathematics (mandatory), Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational Subject.
- Applicants who have completed the Class 12 (or comparable) examination outside of India or who have not taken the Class 12 (or equivalent) test from any recognised Central/State Board of India should present a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) stating that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination.
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JEE Main 2024 Application Form
Students are requested to download and go through the information bulletin before applying. NTA released an important notice for Tamil Nadu students on Nov 17, 2023; in 2021, no exams were conducted for Class 10 students; hence, no marks were given.
Students who select "2021" as their passing year will not be required to fill in the details of the result mode or Marks/CGPA. The following steps must be followed to complete the JEE Main 2024 exam application form.
- Go to the official website of JEE Main 2024.
- Students must register for the Online Application Form through the official website.
- After logging in to the application form, students must fill out the complete application form, including personal details, apply for the Paper, choose the Examination Cities, provide the details of Educational Qualifications, and upload the images and documents.
- Upload Scanned Images of the Candidate's Photograph, Signature, Address Proof (Present and Permanent), Category Certificate (if applicable), and PwD Certificate (wherever applicable).
- After completing the application form, students must pay online fees to successfully register for the JEE Mains 2024 exam.
- After successfully registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Students are requested to download a copy of the application form for future reference.
Note: Only after a candidate's application has been successfully processed and the required application fee has been received from them will their candidature be officially recognised.
Read More: What is B Category Seat in JEE Main 2024?
JEE Main 2024 Application Fees
Applicants can pay the JEE Main 2024 application fee online mode only. The tentative application fees for JEE Mains 2024 are given in the table below
| JEE Main 2024 | Category | Type of Candidate | In India (Fee in ₹) | Outside India (Fee in ₹) |
|
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech or Paper 2A: B.Arch or Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General/Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
|
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch or 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 | ||
| Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
Read More: JEE Main Information Brochure 2024
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card
The JEE Main 2024 admit card will be tentively released by the NTA for session 2 in the fourth week of March 2024, once released candidates can download their respective admit cards from the official website. All the details regarding the admit card are given in the list below:
The admit card includes the following details:
- Roll Number & Application Number
- Exam Date and Time
- Candidate's Name
- Father's Name
- Date of Birth
- Exam Centre
- Gender
- City
- Centre Number
- Category
- Paper Applied
- Phone number
- Answering Medium
- Email address
- Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature
How to Download the JEE Main 2024 Admit Card?
Students cannot appear for the JEE Main 2024 entrance exam without their admit card. Hence students need to download and print the admit card and bring it to the examination hall to appear in the entrance examination.
Candidates cannot enter the exam hall without an admit card. Therefore, the following steps should be taken by candidates to obtain the JEE Main 2024 admit card:
- Go to the official website of JEE Main 2024.
- Click on the admit card link.
- Log in with your application number and birth date.
- Download the admit card and take its printout.
Also Check: JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2024
JEE Main 2024 Reservation of Seats
The Government of India reserves a certain number of seats for certain categories of applicants for the entrance exam of JEE Main 2024. The table given below is by the number of seats assigned for various categories
| Particulars | Details |
| Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) | 10% of seats in every course |
| Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL) | 27% of seats in every course |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% of seats in every course |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% seats in each of the GENERAL, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL,SC, and ST category seats. |
Read More: JEE Main Number of Attempts 2024
JEE Main 2024 Exam Syllabus Paper-wise
NTA will publish the syllabus for JEE Main 2024 on their official website. The students will be tested on the subjects (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry).
Paper-1 will consist of the following. Paper 2, divided into Paper 2A and Paper 2B, will consist of -Paper-2 A has three sections- Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing, and Paper-2 B covers questions from - Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning.
Read More: JEE Main Chapter wise Weightage 2024
Syllabus for JEE Main 2024 Paper 1
Students who want to pursue B.Tech or B.E can prepare from the detailed syllabus below to appear for the JEE Mains 2024 exam.
Mathematics
- Mathematics Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Sets, relations and functions
- Mathematical induction
- Permutations and combinations
- Mathematical reasoning
- Limit, continuity and differentiability
- Integral calculus
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Differential equations
- Binomial theorem and its simple applications
- Sequence and Series
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate geometry
Read More: Tips to Prepare Mathematics for JEE Main 2024
Physics
Section A
- Physics and measurement
- Rotational motion
- Thermodynamics
- Kinematics
- Work, energy and power
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Gravitation
- Laws of motion
- Oscillations and waves
- Electronic devices
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Current electricity
- Communication systems
- Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Optics
- Electromagnetic waves
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electrostatics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
Section B
- Experimental Skills
Read More: How to Study Physics for JEE Main 2024?
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
- Some basic concepts in chemistry
- States of matter
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Surface chemistry
Organic Chemistry
- Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Principles related to practical chemistry
- Organic compounds containing halogens
- Organic compounds containing oxygen
- Organic compounds containing nitrogen
- Polymers
- Some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Biomolecules
Inorganic Chemistry
- Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
- Hydrogen
- Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
- P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements
- d- and f - block elements
- Coordination compounds
- Environmental chemistry
- General principles and processes of isolation of metals
Read More: JEE Main Preparation Tips for Chemistry 2024
Syllabus for Paper 2A
Part-I: Mathematics
- Unit 1: Sets, Relations, And Functions
- Unit 2: Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations
- Unit 3: Matrices And Determinants
- Unit 4: Permutations And Combinations
- Unit 5: Mathematical Inductions
- Unit 6: Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications
- Unit 7: Sequence And Series
- Unit 8: Limit, Continuity, And Differentiability
- Unit 9: Integral Calculus
- Unit 10: Differential Equations
- Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry
- Unit 12: Three Dimensional Geometry
- Unit 13: Vector Algebra
- Unit 14: Statistics And Probability
- Unit 15: Trigonometry
- Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning
Part –II: Aptitude Test
- Unit 1 : Awareness Of Persons. Buildings, Materials
- Unit 2 : Three Dimensional- Perception
Part –II: Drawing Test
- Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc). landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.
Syllabus for JEE Main 2024 Paper-2B
Paper-2B is answered by those students who want to pursue B.Planning.They can prepare from the detailed syllabus below to appear for the JEE Main 2024 exam.
Part-I: Mathematics
- Unit 1: Sets, Relations, And Functions
- Unit 2: Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations
- Unit 3: Matrices And Determinants
- Unit 4: Permutations And Combinations
- Unit 5: Mathematical Inductions
- Unit 6: Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications
- Unit 7: Sequence And Series
- Unit 8: Limit, Continuity, And Differentiability
- Unit 9: Integral Calculus
- Unit 10: Differential Equations
- Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry
- Unit 12:Three Dimensional Geometry
- Unit 13: Vector Algebra
- Unit 14: Statistics And Probability
- Unit 15: Trigonometry
- Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning
Part –II: Aptitude Test
- Unit 1 : Awareness Of Persons. Buildings, Materials
- Unit 2 : Three Dimensional- Perception
Part –II: Drawing Test
- Unit-1 General Awareness
- Unit-2 Social Sciences
- Unit-3 Thinking Skills
Read More: Most Important Chapters for JEE Main 2024 Session 2
Changes Made in JEE Main 2024
A few changes were made to the JEE Mains exam that applicants should know before they apply for the JEE Main 2024 entrance exam. The table below shows the changes made -
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Sessions | JEE Main sessions will be conducted twice per the year 2024. |
| Selection of Cities | Candidates can select cities only after entering their permanent and present addresses. |
| Negative Marking | Negative marking will apply to section B. |
| Use of Scribe | The NTA will allot the use of Scribe for PWD candidate scribes. |
Read More: JEE Main 2024 Normalization: How Scores are Calculated?
JEE Main 2024 Books
The market offers a variety of JEE Main books claiming to provide success in the JEE Main 2024 exam. Few of them, however, are suitable for the exam. Candidates should therefore go through the topics and contents before purchasing a book.
Additionally, NCERT books are recommended by experts for the preparation for JEE Main exam.
Physics
| Name of the Books | Author name |
| Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov |
| Practice Book Physics for JEE Main and Advanced | DC Pandey |
| Physics for JEE (Main and Advanced)-Vol 1 and 2 | Resnick, Halliday, Walker |
| Concepts of Physics -Part I | HC Verma |
| Concepts of Physics -Part II | HC Verma |
Chemistry
| Name of the book | Author name |
| Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee |
| GRB Numerical Chemistry | P. Bahadur |
| Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations | R.C. Mukherjee |
| Concepts of Organic Chemistry | O.P Tandon |
| Organic Chemistry | Robert T. Morrison and Robert N. Boyd |
Mathematics
| Name of the books | Author's name |
| Higher Algebra | Hall and Knight |
| Degree level Differential Calculus | A Das Gupta |
| Problems in Calculus of One Variable | I.A. Maron |
| Objective Mathematics for JEE | R.D. Sharma |
| Mathematics for Class 11 and 12 | R.D. Sharma |
| IIT Mathematics | M.L. Khanna |
Read More: Revision Notes for JEE Main
JEE Main 2024 Cutoff
The NTA will release the JEE Main cutoff 2024 on their official website. The cut-off will be divided into a qualifying and an admission cut-off. JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority India) will announce the admission cut-off for NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs.
Read More: How to Apply for Colleges after JEE Mains 2024?
JEE Main 2024 Counselling
JoSAA will organise JEE Main counselling 2024. Candidates will be able to take part in mock counselling rounds to gain a better understanding of the entire process. However, the counselling round is only open to eligible candidates. Furthermore, those who are shortlisted will be notified of the details of the counselling schedule.
JEE Main 2024 Counseling Process
JEE Main 2024 counselling begins with the registration of the candidate. Candidates must log in and fill out the registration form at the official website of JoSAA. Students need to select and save the institution name, institute type, and the choice of academic program.
The allocation letter will be sent to you by SMS or email. Applicants are allocated seats based on their category, All India Ranking, vacancies, choice filling, and reservation norms.
