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Joint Entrance Examination, commonly known as JEE Advanced, is your gateway to IITs across India. Whether you are a high school student, a parent, or a teacher, this article will provide all the necessary information about JEE Advanced 2024. From exam dates to eligibility criteria, syllabus, and expert preparation tips, so without further delay, let's get to know about JEE Advanced.

 

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) which is conducted all over India by the National Testing Agency (NTA). There are 2 attempts of JEE Main in a year (approximately one in the last week of January and the second in the month of April) and in a year JEE Advanced exam is held once in India, which is approximately in the month of June. JEE Main is the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. You have to clear the JEE Main exam to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.

Under JEE Main exam, admission can be taken in B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch. and B.planning courses in NIT's, IIITs, and CFTIs colleges. Whereas under the JEE Advanced exam, admission can be taken in IITs colleges in B.E./B.Tech, B.S., B.Arch. and Dual Degree Courses.

 

Out of the total candidates appearing for JEE Main exam, 2.5 lakh candidates are qualified for JEE Advanced exam and further selection is done based on reservation on total seats available in IIT according to the ranks in JEE Advanced exam.

 

JEE 2024 Advanced Exam Date and Important Dates

One of the first steps in JEE Advanced preparation is to have a basic knowledge of the exam. Interested candidates must also be aware of other important dates such as the application process start date, application process End date, Exam date, Exam city Information Date, issue of admit card Date, and result declaration.

 

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced 2024

Criteria 1: Performance in JEE Main 2024

 

• Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) 2024.

 

• The percentages of various categories of candidates to be shortlisted are 10% for GEN-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and the remaining 40.5% is OPEN for all. Within each of these five categories, 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates.

 

• The following table shows the order to be followed while choosing the top 2,50,000 candidates in various categories based on the performance in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE (Main) 2024.

 

• Category-wise distribution of top 2,50,000* candidates (Criterion 1)

 

 

Criteria 2: Age limit For JEE Advanced

Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Five years age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.

 

Criteria 3: Number of attempts For JEE Advanced

A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

 

Criteria 4: Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination

 

• A candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2023 or 2024 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

 

• Candidates who had appeared in the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2022 or earlier, are NOT eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2024, irrespective of the combination or number of subjects attempted/offered.

 

• However, if the examination Board of Class XII (or equivalent) declared the results for the academic year 2021-22 on or after September 21, 2022, then the candidates of that Board who appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2022 are also eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2024, provided they meet all the other eligibility criteria. In case the examination Board of Class XII (or equivalent) declared the results for the academic year 2021-22 before September 21, 2022 but the result of a particular candidate was withheld for whatever reason, then the candidate will not be eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2024.

 

Criteria 5: Earlier admission at IITs

 

A candidate should not have been admitted to an IIT through JoSAA 2023 irrespective of whether or not the candidate continued in the program or accepted an IIT seat by reporting “online” / at a “reporting center” in the past. Candidates whose admission to IITs was canceled (for whatever reason) after joining any IIT are also not eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) 2024.

Candidates who have been admitted to a preparatory course in any of the IITs for the first time in 2023 can appear in JEE (Advanced) 2024.

The candidates who were allocated a seat in an IIT through JoSAA 2023 but (i) did not report “online” / at any “reporting center” OR, (ii) withdrew before the last round of seat allotment, OR, (iii) had their seat canceled (for whatever reason) before the last round of seat allotment for IITs, are eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) 2024.

 

Performance in Class XII (or Equivalent) Board Examination for admission to IITs

The Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following two criteria with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the year of first appearance in the Class XII (or equivalent examination):

1. Must have passed class XII (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects and secured at least 75% aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.

 

2. Must have passed class XII (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects and be within the category-wise (category as per the central list http://www.ncbc.nic.in) top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII (or equivalent) board examinations.

Category-wise Cut-off of NTA Score for JEE Advanced 2024 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)

Registration Fee For JEE Advanced 2024

Exam Pattern for JEE Advanced 2024 

 

• JEE (Advanced) 2024 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 three hours duration each. Appearing for both papers is compulsory.

 

• Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

 

• The question papers will consist of questions designed to test the comprehension, reasoning, and analytical ability of candidates.

 

• Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers for some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.

 

• The candidates must carefully read and adhere to the detailed instructions given in the question papers available at the time of examination.

 

• The question papers will be in both English and Hindi languages. The candidates will have the option to choose (and also switch between) the preferred language anytime during the examination. The English version will prevail in the event of any difference of opinion.

 

• Although sufficient care will be taken for the correctness of questions, in the event that a question(s) needs to be dropped, full marks for that question(s) will be awarded to ALL candidates.

 

Download Syllabus PDF for JEE Advanced 2024 Here

 

Admit Card for JEE Advanced 2024 Exam

Candidates who have successfully registered for JEE (Advanced) 2024 can download their admit card from https://jeeadv.ac.in from 17th May 2024 to 26th May 2024 -

Candidates should follow the following steps to download admit card for JEE Advanced –

 

• Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

• Click on the “Admit Card” link.

• Enter your registration number, date of birth and mobile number and click on 'Login'.

• JEE Advanced Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.

• Download the admit card to your phone or other device and take a printout.

 

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Day Instructions 

• Candidates MUST carry a printed copy of the downloaded admit card and their valid original photo identity card for the examination.

 

• The candidate’s identity will be verified at the examination center by invigilators as well as IIT representatives. If the identity of the candidate is in doubt, the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the examination. 

 

• Use of unfair means in the examination is considered as serious offenses and will lead to disqualification of one’s candidature from JEE (Advanced) 2024 and all admission-related processes. It may also lead to legal action against such candidates.

 

• Only pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, downloaded admit card and an original photo identity card are allowed to be taken inside the examination hall. 

 

• The following items will NOT be allowed inside the examination center: watches, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands or any other electronic gadgets, any printed/blank/handwriting paper, log tables, writing pads, scales, eraser, geometry/pencil-boxes, pouches, calculators, pen drives, electronic pens/Scanner, wallets, handbags, camera, goggles or similar such items.

 

• Candidates are advised NOT to wear charm/taweez, items containing metals such as ring, bracelet, earrings, nose pin, chain/necklace, pendant, badge, brooch, clothes with big buttons. They are also advised to wear open footwear like chappals and sandals.

 

• Candidates must report to the examination centers well in advance, and carry out the requisite formalities which will be mentioned in the admit card. Examination centers shall remain open from 07:00 IST.

 

• The main entrance of the examination center will be closed at 9:00 hrs (IST) for Paper 1 and 14:30 hrs (IST) for Paper 2. After that no student will be allowed inside.

 

• Candidates are required to be present in the examination hall for the entire duration of each paper. They CANNOT leave the examination hall before 12:00 IST for Paper 1 and before 17:30 IST for Paper 2.

 

• Appearing in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is compulsory. Therefore, the responses of ONLY those candidates who have appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be evaluated/graded.

 

• Currently no COVID-19 related restrictions issued by the Government of India are in place. In the event that the same are made applicable around the time of examination, an appropriate message will be displayed on the JEE (Advanced) 2024 website for the information of the candidates.

 

Expert Preparation Tips For JEE Advanced 2024 Exam

 

Understanding the JEE Advanced Exam Scheme

To understand the JEE Advanced exam pattern completely, you should know the complete information related to the exam like - Mode of Examination, Choice of Medium of Question Papers, Scheme of Examination, Pattern of Examination, Duration of Test, Syllabus of Examination. This will help you plan your time effectively during the actual exam.

 

Make a study Plan

Make your study plan in such a way that you give priority to those subjects which take you more time or that you find difficult. Stick to your study plan, study accordingly, and pay special attention to the problems that arise. Allocate adequate time to each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.

 

Choose the right study material

It is very important to choose the right study material for JEE Advanced preparation. There are many books available in the market but the best ones for JEE Advanced preparation are NCERT books which are specially designed for JEE.

Therefore, never choose wrong study material by hearing from someone or being misled by someone, it can waste your time.

 

Solve Previous Years’ Papers and Mock Tests

Try to solve as many mock tests or previous years question papers as possible to prepare for JEE Advanced because solving mock tests or previous years question papers gives you an idea of the exam pattern and question types. Solving previous years question papers helps you in time management, increases speed and accuracy and boosts your confidence.

 

Revise Regularly

Revision is an important point of your JEE Advanced preparation. Frequent revision is very important for long-term retention. Therefore, you need to revise regularly. Set this as your weekly or daily goal and stick to it. If you want to crack JEE Advanced on your first attempt, you should Solve the Previous Year's exam papers, identify the weak Subjects, and revise regularly.

 

Time Management 

Managing time is very important for the JEE Advanced exam. Make a study plan which has scheduled time for all the subjects and calculate your time to see how many questions you can solve in that time while giving mock tests to increase your speed in the exam.

Solve mock tests like real exams and then evaluate which topics you are facing problems in. Adopt your strategy based on your mock test performance to immediately identify the weaknesses and address them. Minimize distractions during study hours.

 

Prepare Short Notes

Short Notes is something that you feel the need for only 10 days before the exam. When you sit for revision and are not able to do complete revision in those 10 days, then at that time you remember Short Notes.

Short notes are those weapons, which if you prepare properly and read them at the time of examination, your chances of success in JEE Advanced can increase to a great extent. Because what you have studied in a year matters only if you remember it completely on the exam day.

Start making short notes when you revise a topic 2-3 times, then you have to note down some important things of that topic like formulas etc. in short form so that if you read short notes 10 days before the exam, then With that formula you will remember the entire topic.

 

Results Declared of JEE Advanced

The results will be uploaded on the official website of NTA on June 9, 2024. Students can check their results by visiting the official website of NTA. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates on their registered mobile number.