JEE Main 2024: NTA has started the JEE Mains registration for the April session 2024 from February 2 onwards. Candidates who wish to appear for JEE Main 2024 exam session 2 can complete the NTA JEE registration process by March 2. Applicants who have passed 10+2 from a recognized board can fill out the JEE Main 2024 application form. National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main Session 2 exam from April 4 to 15. The authority has announced the JEE Main 2024 topper list for JEE Main 2024 on the official website.
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Session 2: JEE Main April 2024 Importance Dates
| Application Start Date | 02-02-2024 |
| Last Date | 02-03-2024 |
| Date of Exam JEE | 1 to 15 April 2024 |
| Official site | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| JEE Main Session 2 Notice | Click Here |
JEE Main Syllabus 2024
JEE Main Paper 1 Syllabus
Mathematics
Mathematics: Unit 01
| Sets, relations, and functions |
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| Sets and their representation: Union, intersection, and complement of sets and their algebraic properties, power set, relation, type of relations, equivalence relations, functions; one-one, into and onto functions, the composition of functions |
Mathematics: Unit 02
| Complex numbers and quadratic equations |
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| Complex numbers as ordered pairs of reals, representation of complex numbers in the form a + ib and their representation in a plane, Argand diagram, algebra of complex number, modulus, and argument (or amplitude) of a complex number |
| Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their solutions, relations between roots and coefficient, nature of roots, the formation of quadratic equations with given roots |
Mathematics: Unit 03
| Matrices and determinants |
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| Matrices, algebra of matrices, type of matrices, determinants, and matrices of order two and three, evaluation of determinants, area of triangles using determinants |
| Adjoint, and evaluation of inverse of a square matrix using determinants and, test of consistency and solution of simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables using matrices |
Mathematics: Unit 04
| Permutations and combinations |
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| The fundamental principle of counting, permutation as an arrangement and combination as section, meaning of P (n,r) and C (n,r), simple applications |
Mathematics: Unit 05
| Binomial theorem and its simple applications |
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| Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term and middle term, and simple applications |
Mathematics: Unit 06
| Sequence and series |
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| Arithmetic and geometric progressions, insertion of arithmetic, geometric means between two given numbers, relation between A.M and G.M |
Mathematics: Unit 07
| Limit, continuity, and differentiability |
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| Real-valued functions, algebra of functions, polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, inverse function |
| Graphs of simple functions |
| Limits, continuity, and differentiability |
| Differentiation of the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two functions |
| Differentiation of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, composite, and implicit functions, derivatives of order up to two, applications of derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, monotonic-increasing and decreasing functions |
| Maxima and minima of functions of one variable |
Mathematics: Unit 08
| Integral calculus |
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| Integral as an antiderivative, fundamental integral involving algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions |
| Integrations by substitution, by parts, and by partial functions, integration using trigonometric identities |
| Evaluation of simple integrals of the type: ∫dx/ x² + a², ∫dx/ √x² ± a², ∫dx/ √a² – x², ∫dx/ √a² – x², ∫dx/ ax² + bx + c, ∫dx/√ax² ± bx + c, ∫(px + q) dx/ ax² + bx + c, ∫(px + q) dx/ √ax² + bx + c, ∫√a² + x² dx, ∫√x² – a² dx |
| The fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals, evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in standard form |
Mathematics: Unit 09
| Differential equations |
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| Ordinary differential equations, their order, and degree, the solution of differential equation by the method of separation of variables, solution of a homogeneous and linear differential equation of the type – 𝑑𝑦/𝑑𝑥 + 𝑝(𝑥)𝑦 = 𝑞(𝑥) |
Mathematics: Unit 10
| Coordinate geometry |
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| Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates in a plane, distance formula, sections formula, locus, and its equation, the slope of a line, parallel and perpendicular lines, intercepts of a line on the coordinate axis |
| Straight line: Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, coordinate of the centroid, orthocentre, and circumcentre of a triangle |
| Circle, conic sections: A standard form of equations of a circle, the general form of the equation of a circle, its radius and central, equation of a circle when the endpoints of a diameter are given |
| Circle, conic sections: Points of intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin and sections of conics, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola) in standard forms |
Mathematics: Unit 11
| Three dimensional geometry |
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| Coordinates of a point in space, the distance between two points, section formula, directions ratios, and direction cosines, and the angle between two intersecting lines |
| Skew lines, the shortest distance between them, and its equation |
| Equations of a line |
Mathematics: Unit 12
| Vector algebra |
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| Vectors and scalars, the addition of vectors, components of a vector in two dimensions and three-dimensional space, scalar and vector products |
Mathematics: Unit 13
| Statistics and probability |
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| Measures of discretion; Calculation of mean, median, mode of grouped and ungrouped data calculation of standard deviation, variance, and mean deviation for grouped and ungrouped data |
| Probability: Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probability, Bayes theorem, probability distribution of a random variate |
Mathematics: Unit 14
| Trigonometry |
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| Trigonometrical identities and trigonometrical functions, inverse trigonometrical functions, and their properties |
JEE Main Paper 2 Syllabus
Session 1: JEE Main Jan 2024
| Application Start Date | 01-11-2023 |
| Last Date | 30-11-2023 |
| Date of Exam JEE | 24 to 1st February 2024 |
JEE Main 2024 Eligibility Criteria
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Particulars | Details |
| Age limit to appear for JEE Main 2024 | No age limit prescribed |
| Qualifying Examination | Candidates must have cleared class 12 or equivalent exam in 2021 or 2022. However, class 12 appearing candidates are also eligible. |
| Required subject in class 12 | A minimum of 5 subjects with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects. Along with a language, one vocational subject shall have been studied. |
| Minimum percentage required in class 12 | Candidates should have secured at least 75% in the class 12 for admission. For BArch admissions, at least 50% marks should have been secured. |
| Maximum attempts | A candidate can attempt JEE Main two times a year for three years consecutively. Hence, a candidate can appear for the JEE Main exam for 6 attempts. |
NTA JEE Main Eligibility 2024 Paper-wise
| Course | Required Criteria |
| B.E/ B.Tech. | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects. Candidates must have a required percentage of 75% marks in board exams. For SC/ST, the required percentage is 65%. |
| B.Arch | Passed 10+2 exam with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or 10+3 Diploma with Maths. Candidates must have a required percentage of 50% marks. |
| B.Planning | Passed 10+2 exam with Mathematics |
IIT JEE Main 2024 Reservation Criteria
| Category | Reservation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) if they belong to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 27% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability | 3% horizontal |
| Female Category (supernumerary) only in NITs | 8 to 14 % |
| EWS (Supernumerary) | 10% |
Note: Reservation for the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be as per the central list and not as per the state of eligibility.
JEE Main 2024 Registration: Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Registered mobile number and email ID
- Signature of the candidate
- Valid ID proof details
- Date of birth proof
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Caste certificate (If applicable)
- Debit/Credit card, net banking details for JEE Main application fee payment
JEE Main 2024 Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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| OBC, General, EWS | Online | Male | ₹ 1000 | |
| ST, SC | PWD | Online | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 500 |
| OBC, General, EWS | Online | Female | ₹ 800 |
JEE Main 2024 Previews Question Paper
JEE Main Question Papers PDF Download – April 2023
JEE Main Question Paper 2023 PDF With Solution (Official) – January Session
JEE Main 2024 Exam Pattern
JEE Main Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Aspirants appearing for JEE Main Paper 1 must be conversant with the exam pattern. NTA will soon release the JEE Main 2024 exam pattern for Paper 1 on the official website. Students can know what to expect in the exam in terms of types of questions, marking scheme, language, mode, and more. Candidates can check the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024 Paper 1 below.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2024: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based examination |
| Test Duration | Three hours |
| Language of Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs)Questions with numerical values as answers |
| No. of Sections | Three are three sections:MathematicsPhysicsChemistry |
| JEE Mains Total questions | Mathematics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.Physics: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.Chemistry: 25 (20+10) 10 Questions with answers as a numerical value. Out of 10 questions, 5 questions are compulsory.Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each) |
| JEE Mains total marks | 300 Marks (100 marks for each section) |
| JEE Main Marking Scheme | MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. |
JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern
B.Arch or B.Plan aspirants appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 must be conversant with the exam pattern. With the help of JEE Main exam pattern 2024 for paper 2 , candidates can know details on types of questions, marking scheme, language, mode, and more. Paper 2 of JEE Main is separate for B.Arch and B.Plan applicants. While both have aptitude and mathematics in common, B.Arch students must take up the drawing test while the B.Plan applicants must answer JEE Main 2024 questions on planning. Candidates can check the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024 below.
JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2) – B.Arch
| Exam mode | Computer-based | ||
| Exam duration | 3 hours | ||
| Languages/ Medium | Candidates can answer JEE main 2024 questions in 13 languages. The details and guidelines for languages are the same as for Paper 1. | ||
| Duration | 3 hours | ||
| JEE main 2024 Number of shifts | Two shifts per day: (9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) | ||
| Type of Questions in JEE Main 2024 | For Maths and Aptitude -Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical Questions (NQs) | ||
| Drawing – questions requiring drawing | |||
| JEE Main Question Paper details | Subject | No of Questions | Marks |
| Part 1 – Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 10 Numerical (5 out of 10) | 100 | |
| Part 2 – Aptitude | 50 MCQs | 200 | |
| Part 3 – Drawing | 2 | 100 | |
| Total (tentative) | 82 (77 questions are compulsory) | 400 | |
| Marking Scheme for MCQs Mathematics-Part I Aptitude Test-Part II | Correct Answer | Four marks (+4) | |
| Incorrect Answer/Multiple Answer | Minus one mark (-1). No negative marks for NQs | ||
| Unanswered | No mark (0) | ||
| Drawing Test – Part III | Two questions to be evaluated out of 100 marks | ||
| Difficulty levels of questions | Maths and Aptitude – Class 11 and Class 12 standard | ||
JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2B) – B.Plan
| Parameters | Particulars |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (3.00 pm to 6.00 pm) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning |
| Total number and type of questions | Maths – 20 MCQ questions and 10 numerical questions (5 out of 10)Aptitude – 50 MCQsPlanning – 25 questions.Total Questions – 105 (100 questions are compulsory) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for a correct answer-1 for an incorrect answer. No negative marks for numerical questions |
| Maximum Marks | 400 |
JEE Main Statistics of previous years
Documents Required at Exam
- JEE Main admit card
- A valid photo ID (passport, college/school ID card, driving license)
- One passport size photograph
- PwD category candidates will have to carry a copy of the PwD certificate in the prescribed format.
Documents Required at Counselling
- Provisional JoSAA seat allotment letter
- JEE Main admit card
- 3 passport size photographs (the same as uploaded during registration)
- Photo identity card
- Date of birth proof
- Class XII mark sheet
- JEE Main score card
- Category certificate (if applicable)