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The registration process for the country's most prestigious engineering entrance exam JEE Advanced 2025 has started from 23rd April. This year this exam is being conducted by IIT Kanpur and the exam date has been fixed as 18th May 2025. If you have cleared JEE Main, then now is the time to move to the next step.

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 2025. 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 on the basis of reservation on total seats available in IIT according to the ranks in JEE Advanced exam.

 

JEE 2025 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 2025

Criteria 1: Performance in JEE Main 2025

 

• Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in B.E./B.Tech. paper (Paper I) of JEE (Main) 2025.

 

• The percentages of various categories of candidates to be shortlisted are as follows: 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 B.E./B.Tech. paper of JEE (Main) 2025.

 

• 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, 2000. 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, 1995.

 

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

 

Class XII (or Equivalent) Attempt:

• Candidates must have appeared for Class XII (or an equivalent exam) for the first time in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

• If a candidate first appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) in 2023 or earlier, they are not eligible, regardless of the subjects attempted.

Definition of "Appearance":

• An appearance means the result was declared by the examination board for that year, even if exams were not held, or the result was withheld for any reason. It counts as an appearance.

Special Case for 2023 Results:

• If a Class XII board declared results for the academic year 2022-23 on or after June 28, 2023, candidates who appeared in 2023 are eligible for JEE (Advanced) 2025, provided they meet other criteria.

• However, if the board declared results before June 28, 2023, and a candidate’s result was withheld, they are not eligible.

 

Criteria 5: Earlier admission at IITs

Not Eligible for JEE (Advanced) 2025:

• Candidates who have ever been admitted to an IIT under any academic program as per JoSAA 2024 rules, even if they left or their admission was canceled.

• Candidates whose admission to an IIT was canceled after they joined.

Eligible for JEE (Advanced) 2025:

• Candidates who joined a preparatory course in any IIT for the first time in 2024.

• Candidates who were allocated an IIT seat in 2024 but:

  • Did not report online or at any reporting center.

  • Withdrew before the last round of seat allotment.

  • Had their seat canceled for any reason before the last round of allotment.

Note: All candidates must also meet the conditions from Criterion A1 to Criterion A4.

 

Registration Fee For JEE Advanced 2025

 

 

Exam Pattern for JEE Advanced 2025 

 

• JEE (Advanced) 2025 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- 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 2025 Here

JEE Advanced Registration Guide 

Registration:

• Visit the official JEE Main website → Click New Registration → Fill basic details → Set password & security question.

Application Form:

• Login → Fill personal & academic info → Select exam session & city preferences.

Document Upload:

• Upload photo, signature & applicable certificates.

Fee Payment:

• Pay online via UPI/Net banking/Debit or Credit Card.

Confirmation:

• Download & save confirmation page for future use.

Note:

• Fill correct details only

• Submit only one form

• Keep confirmation page safe

 

Admit Card for JEE Advanced 2025 Exam

Candidates who have successfully registered for JEE (Advanced) 2025 can download their admit card from https://jeeadv.ac.in from 11th May 2025 to 18th May 2025 -

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 2025 Exam Day Instructions 

• Mandatory Documents:

  • Carry a printed admit card and a valid original photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar Card, School ID, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Notarized Certificate with photograph).

  • Entry without these documents is strictly prohibited.

 

• Identity Verification:

  • Your identity will be verified by invigilators and IIT representatives.

  • If there’s any doubt, provisional permission may be granted after completing formalities. However, no extra time will be given for the exam.

 

• Prohibited Activities:

  • Impersonation or use of unfair means will lead to disqualification and possible legal action.

 

• Security and Frisking:

  • Extensive frisking is mandatory before entering the exam hall, including special provisions for female candidates.

 

• Allowed Items in Exam Hall:

  • Pen, pencil, drinking water in a transparent bottle, admit card, and original photo ID.

 

• Prohibited Items:

  • Watches, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, wallets, handbags, jewelry, metal items, clothes with big buttons, and footwear other than sandals or chappals.

 

• Timing and Reporting:

  • Exam center opens at 7:00 AM IST.

  • Be on time: Entry closes at 9:00 AM IST for Paper 1 and 2:30 PM IST for Paper 2.

  • Latecomers will not be allowed to enter.

 

• Exam Duration Rules:

  • You must stay for the full duration of each paper.

  • Paper 1: Cannot leave before 12:00 PM IST.

  • Paper 2: Cannot leave before 5:30 PM IST.

 

• Compulsory Papers:

  • Appearing in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is mandatory. Only those who attend both will have their responses evaluated.

 

• Additional Advice:

  • Bring water in a transparent bottle.

  • Avoid wearing metallic items or clothes with large buttons.

 

• COVID-19 Guidelines:

  • Currently, no restrictions are in place. Updates, if any, will be posted on the official website.

 

Expert Preparation Tips For JEE Advanced 2025 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 2, 2025. 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.

 

Download the Information Booklet for JEE Advanced 2025 - Click Here