JEE Main 2023: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation, Application

JEE Main 2023 results, opening and closing ranks have been released by the authority. JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into B.E/B.Tech courses at top-notch institutions like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.

JEE Main 2023 Highlights

JEE Main 2023 is a computer-based test and is conducted across several test centres in India. Before further details, candidates must go through the major highlights of JEE Main 2023.

JEE Main 2023 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	JEE Main
Abbreviation	Joint Entrance Exam - Mains
Conducting Authority	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Category	Undergraduate
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Papers	Paper - 1:  B.E./ B. Tech Paper - 2A: B. Arch Paper - 2B: B. Planning
Marking Scheme	4 for every correct response
	-1 for every incorrect response
	No marks awarded for unattempted questions
Medium of Question Paper	English, Hindi, Odiya, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, and Malayalam
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2023 Exam Dates

NTA conducted session 1 of JEE Main 2023 in January. At the same time, JEE 2023 second session took place in April 2023. Check out the complete JEE Main dates schedule of events and exam dates of JEE Main 2023 session 1 and session 2:

JEE Main 2023 Exam Dates

Events	Session 1	Session 2
Important Events/ Schedule	Session 1	Session 2
Start Date to fill the JEE Main Application Form	15 Dec 2022	15 Feb 2023
Last Date to fill the JEE Main Application Form	12 Jan 2023	12 Mar 2023
JEE Main Application Windown Re-opens	-	15 to 16 Mar, 2023
Start and End Date for Application Correction Window	13 to 14 Jan, 2023	13 to 14 Mar, 2023
JEE Main Exam Date	Jan 24, 25, 28 (2nd shift only), 29, 30, 31 and Feb 1 2023	6 to 15 Apr, 2023
Provisional Answer Key - Release	3 Feb 2023	19 Apr 2023
Objection Window	4 Feb 2023	19 to 21 Apr, 2023 (5 PM)
Final Answer Key - Release	5 Feb 2023 (Paper I)	24 Apr 2023
	27 Feb 2023 (Paper II)
Results	6 Feb 2023 (Paper I)	29 Apr 2023 and 25 May 2023
	28 Feb 2023 (Paper II)

JEE Main 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023 is announced by NTA along with the official brochure. It includes information about some basic requirements that candidates must meet to be eligible for JEE Main 2023. 

Refer to the table below for the complete eligibility criteria for JEE Main exam 2023.

JEE Main 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Particulars	Details
Age limit	There is no age restriction
Qualifying Examination	Applicants should have passed 10+2 or any equivalent exam from a recognised board.
Qualifying Subjects (Candidates must have qualified in five subjects)	Physics
	Mathematics
	ChemistryBiology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject
	Any other subject
Criteria for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs	For admission into B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan courses at IIITs, NITs and CFITs- Candidates should have obtained at least 75% marks (65% in the case of the SC/ST category) or should fall within the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
	For admission into B.Arch courses at institutions other than IIITs, NITs and CFITs- Candidates must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12th or equivalent.

Exam Pattern of JEE Main 2023

Aspirants should familiarise themselves beforehand with the exam pattern for JEE Main 2023. By knowing the JEE 2023 exam pattern, candidates will know about the type of questions, total marks, sections, etc. Aspirants can expect multiple choice and numerical value questions in the exam. The following table details the exam pattern for JEE Main 2023.

JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern

Particulars	B.Tech	B.Arch	B.Planning
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Total Number of Questions	90 Questions	82 Questions	105 Questions
Total Marks	300 Marks	400 Marks	400 Marks
Sections	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing	Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning
Number of Questions	30 MCQs + 10 questions with numerical value answers	Mathematics - 30 MCQs + 10 questions with answers as a numerical value	Mathematics- 20 MCQs + 10 questions with answers as a numerical value
	Candidates need to attempt 5 out of 10 numerical value questions.	Candidates should attempt 5 out of 10 numerical value questions	Candidates must attempt 5 out of 10 numerical value questions
	-	Aptitude- 50 MCQs	Aptitude- 50 MCQs
	-	Drawing- 2 questions	Planning- 25 MCQs
Number of Marks per Section	Physics- 100 Marks	Mathematics- 100 Marks	Mathematics- 100 Marks
	Chemistry- 100 Marks	Aptitude- 200 Marks	Aptitude- 200 Marks
	Mathematics- 100 Marks	Drawing- 100 Marks	Planning- 100 Marks
Marks per Question	+4
Negative Marking	-1
Unattempted Questions	No addition or deduction

JEE Main 2023 Syllabus

JEE 2023 syllabus is released by NTA on its official website. The syllabus of JEE Main 2023 will include topics from classes 11th and 12th. Moreover, Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

At the same time, Paper-II A contains three sections- Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing. Further, Paper-II B involves questions from subjects like Mathematics, Aptitude and Planning. Check out the detailed JEE Main 2023 syllabus below:

JEE Main Syllabus 2023 for Paper 1

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

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

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

JEE Main Syllabus 2023 for Paper 2

JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 Syllabus

Part I	Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials. Objects, texture related to Architecture and build—environment. Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualising. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal).
Part II	Three-dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, ect.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life.
Part III (Planning)	General Awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes etc., Comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills, graphs, charts and map reading skills, simple statistics, CBSE class X Social Sciences topics.

Latest Changes in JEE Main 2023

The National Testing Agency has introduced several changes for the JEE Main 2023 exam. Candidates must check out these changes before applying for JEE Main 2023.

Latest Changes in JEE Main 2023

Particulars	Details
Number of Sessions	The number of JEE Main sessions has been reduced to two in 2023. Earlier, the exam was conducted 4 times per year.
Selection of Cities	Candidates can choose cities only after entering their permanent and present addresses.
Negative Marking	Previously, section B did not have a negative marking. From 2023 onwards, the negative marking will apply to section B.
Use of Scribe	PWD candidates will be allotted scribes by the NTA.

JEE Main 2023 Application Form

JEE Main 2023 is scheduled to take place in two sessions. Below are the steps for filling out the online application form for JEE Main 2023.

• Visit the official website.
• Next, click on the link ‘Apply for JEE Main 2023’. 
• Now, enter the required information and upload your photograph & signature in the prescribed format. 
• Then, pay the application fee and submit the form.
• Finally, you will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. 

JEE Main 2023 Application Form Fee

Candidates can pay the application fee for JEE Main 2023 through various payment modes, including debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI methods. Details of the JEE Main 2023 application fee can be found below. The application fee differs depending on the category and gender.

JEE Main 2023 Application Form Fee

Papers	Category	Application Fee
		Exam Centres in India	Exam Centres in Foreign Country
B.E./ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning	General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)	Male: INR 650, Female/ Transgender: INR 325	Male: INR 3000, Female/ Transgender: INR 1500
	SC/ST/PwD	Male: INR 325, Female/ Transgender: INR 325	Male: INR 1500, Female/ Transgender: INR 1500
B.E./ B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./ B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./ B.Tech, B.Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning	General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)	Male: INR 1300, Female/ Transgender: INR 650	Male: INR 6000, Female/ Transgender: INR 3000
	SC/ST/PwD	Male: INR 650, Female/ Transgender: INR 650	Male: INR 3000, Female/ Transgender: INR 3000

JEE Main 2023 Reservation Criteria

Seats will be offered to candidates based on their reservation criteria for JEE Mains 2023. For each category, a certain number of seats will be reserved. In the table below, you will find the seat reservation policy:

JEE Main 2023 Reservation Criteria

Category	Reservation
Other Backward class candidates	27%
Scheduled Caste candidates	15%
Schedule Tributes candidates	7.5%
PwD candidates	3%
Female candidates	5%
Home State Quota	50%

JEE Main 2023 Admit Card

All the information pertaining to the examination will be mentioned on the JEE Main admit card 2023. As soon as the authorities announce the admit card release date, candidates can download their JEE Main 2023 admit cards through the official website. 

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 JEE Main 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam hall without an admit card. Therefore, the following steps should be taken by candidates to obtain the JEE Main 2023 admit card:

• Visit the official website of JEE Main 2023.
• Then, click on the admit card link.
• Next, log in with your application number and birth date.
• Now, you will find your admit card on the screen.
• The final step is to download the admit card and take its printout for future purposes.

JEE Main 2023 Books

The market offers a variety of books claiming to provide success in the JEE Main 2023 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. Refer to the following table to learn about the best books for JEE Main 2023.

Physics

JEE Main 2023 Physics Books

Books	Author
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

JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Books

Books	Author
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

JEE Main 2023 Mathematics Books

Books	Author
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

JEE Main 2023 Answer Key

After the JEE Main 2023 is concluded, the answer key will be released. NTA releases answer keys along with the scanned copy of the OMR sheet for students to match their answers. Additionally, candidates will be able to determine their probable scores and raise objections based on the answer keys.

How to Download JEE Main 2023 Answer Key?

Once the exam concludes, the JEE Main answer key 2023 will be made available online. The steps for downloading the answer keys are given below.

1. Go to the official website.
2. Next, click on the link for the answer key on the official website.
3. Candidate must then enter their JEE Main application form number and birth date.
4. Afterwards, click on ‘submit’ in order to view the answer keys on your screen.
5. Further, candidates will also have the option to download the answer key in PDF format.

How to Challenge the JEE Main 2023 Answer Key?

Candidates get an opportunity to challenge the answer keys if they are doubtful about any answer. Once the provisional answer keys are released, NTA allows candidates to challenge the answer keys for one week. The fee for challenging each answer is INR 200. 

Note that the fee cannot be refunded. However, candidates will be refunded their money if their challenged answers are found to be correct. The following steps can be taken to challenge the answer keys:

• Firstly, visit the official website and log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
• Next, click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ option.
• Then, enter all the details like question number, booklet number, answer, and claimed answer. 
• Lastly, pay the fee by using one of the payment methods (Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net banking)

JEE Main Results 2023

NTA will announce the results once both the JEE Main 2023 exam sessions are concluded, answer keys are released, and any issues pertaining to the answer keys are resolved. Candidates can go to the official website to check their results. 

How to Download JEE Main 2023 Results?

To access the JEE Main results 2023, candidates must follow the steps given below:

• Go to the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Then click on the 'View JEE Main 2023 Result' option.
• Afterwards, enter your JEE Main 2023 application number, password, and security pin.
• Next, submit all the details.
• Now, you will find your results displayed on the screen.
• Take a printout of your results for future reference.

JEE Main 2023 Cutoff

JEE Main 2023 Cutoff has been released for multiple rounds. The cutoff will be separated into a qualifying cutoff and an admission cutoff. Candidates will be able to access the opening and closing ranks from the official website of JOSAA.

• The qualifying JEE Main cutoff will be released by NTA. 
• JoSAA will announce the admission cutoff for NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs.

JEE Main 2023 Counselling

JEE Main counselling 2023 will be organised by JoSAA. 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 Mains 2023 Counselling Process

Several stages will be involved in the JEE Main 2023 counselling process. Candidates will be required to register themselves to start the process. The steps for the counselling process are as follows:

Step 1: Registration for JEE Mains 2023 Counselling 

• Candidates must go to the official website of JoSAA.
• Next, log in by entering the roll number.
• Candidates will be able to view the JoSAA registration form on the screen.
• Now, carefully read the instructions and click on the 'I Accept' button.
• Further, fill out the registration form and make sure you enter all the relevant details.
• Click on the 'Declaration'.
• Lastly, proceed to 'Confirm Registration' by clicking the 'Submit' button.

Step 2: Online Choice Filling and Locking

• Upon completion of the registration process for JEE Main 2023 counselling, the next step is to select the institution name, institute type, and the choice of academic program.
• Now, click on the 'Choice filling and locking option.'
• Then select the preferred college and the program.
• Finally, click on the 'Save' button.

Step 3: JoSAA 2023 Seat Allotment

• JoSAA will send the seat allocation letter through SMS or email once the choices have been filled in and the seats have been locked. 
• Candidates will be allocated seats based on their category, All India Ranking, vacancies, choice filling, and reservation norms.
• Further, candidates are recommended to download the seat allotment letter.

Step 4: Payment of Fee and Seat Acceptance

• In order to be allotted a seat, candidates are required to pay an acceptance fee. 
• Payments can be made through a credit/debit card or through net banking for seat acceptance.
• Candidates should also download the fee payment slip. The receipt serves as proof that fees have been paid.
• A provisional admission letter will be issued to the candidates at the end of the counselling process once all the steps have been completed.

Step 5: Reporting to the Allotted Institute

• Candidates must report to their allocated colleges on the assigned dates and time slots.
• They are also advised to carry original documents and certificates to complete the admission process.

JEE Main Previous Years' Question Papers and Mock Tests

By solving JEE Mains previous year's papers, candidates can better understand the exam pattern and difficulty level for each subject in the JEE Main 2023 exam. Therefore, aspiring candidates must practice past year’s papers to evaluate their preparation. 

In addition, candidates gain knowledge about the chapters and topics with high weightage. Furthermore, candidates can enhance their preparation strategy for JEE Main 2023 by attempting previous years' question papers.

Candidates can begin taking mock tests for JEE Mains 2023 one month before the examination. They can go to the official website to appear for these mock tests. Besides, mock tests will help candidates increase their speed and accuracy in the exam.

JEE Main 2023 Online Classes

The trend of online classes for JEE Main is on the rise. Many students prefer taking online classes to save time on travel. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic has made online classes for JEE Main even more important. The following institutes offer online coaching for JEE Main 2023:

• Aakash Institute
• Gradeup
• Etoos India
• FIITJEE
• Career Point
• Unacademy
• Vidyamandir

JEE Main 2023 Practice Centers

The National Testing Agency has established a vast network of Test Practice Centers. These test practice centres are open for JEE Main 2023 aspirants so that they can train themselves for the exam.

Nodal Officers and staff will be available at these practice centres to clear your doubts and familiarise you with the computer-based test. The following schedule is provided for candidates to take practice tests:

JEE Main 2023 Practice Centers

Day	Time
Monday to Friday	2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.