JEE Exam 2025 – Complete Guide to Registration, Syllabus, and Preparation
JEE Main Exam 2025
Last updated date: 23rd Apr 2024
Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Registration Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Every year lakhs of students in our country aspire to become engineers and rigorously prepare to crack the challenging Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. Though tough, attending top engineering institutes, including prestigious IITs, has its perks, which make all the hard work put in by the students worth it. However, it is very natural that the minds of students might not be free from a number of doubts and queries regarding the JEE Main exam. This article will walk you through the complete details of the JEE Main exam 2025 - its syllabus, important dates, the registration process, eligibility, exam pattern and more.
What is the JEE 2025 Exam?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is considered the number one engineering entrance exam, well known for its intense competition. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), centrally-funded technical Institutes (CFTIs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) and all branches of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) are among the highly sought-after engineering institutes in India that offer admission based on JEE score.
Phases of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is divided into phases and below are the details for each stage:-
Phase 1: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main
The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers this exam, which is the first stage. This exam is conducted in two sessions in a year: the first session takes place in January and the second session occurs in April. The computer-based qualifying exam for JEE Advanced is called JEE Main. The exam is administered at the undergraduate level to grant admission to some of the top privately or publicly financed engineering and technical colleges.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main consists of two parts:
- Paper 1: Designed for candidates seeking admission to engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, and also serves as a prerequisite for JEE Advanced, which is required for entry into IITs.
- Paper 2A & 2B: For students aiming for B. Arch and B. Planning courses
Phase 2: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced
The only candidates who can appear in JEE Advanced are the top 2.5 lakh (2,50,000) candidates in JEE Main. One of the IITs takes turns hosting this second stage in a rotating manner. Candidates can gain admission to the various undergraduate engineering programs offered by the IITs based on their JEE Advanced marks.
Once candidates qualify, they can apply for admission to undergraduate programs in technical and architecture colleges across the country.
What is the National Testing Agency (NTA)?
The National Testing Agency conducts and regulates JEE Main Examination. The NTA was established for the purpose of conducting entrance exams for fellowships and for admission into higher educational programmes. It is an autonomous, leading, specialized, independent and self-sustaining testing organization
Since its founding in 2018, the organization has solidified its reputation as a leading authority on entrance exams. In addition to the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), it also administers other competitive entrance exams, such as the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and many more.
JEE Main 2025 - Important Dates
| Events | Dates(Tentative) |
|---|---|
Start date of JEE registration | November 2024 |
Last date to apply for JEE Mains | December 2024 |
JEE admit card release date | 3 days before the exam |
JEE Mains 2025 exam date (Session 1) | January 2025 |
JEE Mains 2025 exam date (Session 2) | April 2025 |
Result declaration date | Usually 10-15 days after the exam |
JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- There is no age limit for candidates registering for the exam.
- All candidates must have appeared (2023, 2024) or must be currently (2025) appearing for their class 12 examinations to be eligible.
- Candidates must have studied Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Biology during class 12.
- The minimum required percentage in class 12 varies based on the candidate's category and the chosen course (B.Tech/B.Arch).
How to Register for the JEE Main 2025 Examination?
Registrations are done online on the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
Registration: Candidates must fill out the JEE Main Exam 2025 registration form. During the registration process, candidates must fill out the form accurately and completely. Make sure there are no errors.
Form completion: After completing the NTA JEE registration process, candidates must fill out the application by submitting their personal information, educational background, application for the exam and exam city.
Photo upload: Candidates after filling in the applications need to upload a photograph along with their signature, proof of address, category certificate and PwD certificate.
Payment of fees: The application fee may be made online at their website. Credit cards are accepted as forms of payment.
Language of the Question Papers - JEE Main 2025
The JEE Main 2025 is conducted in several languages to accommodate a wide variety of applicants from throughout India. From a wide range of options, including English, Hindi and multiple regional languages including Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Assamese, Kannada, Odia and Telugu, candidates can select their preferred language.
English |
Bengali |
Malayalam |
Punjabi |
Urdu |
Hindi |
Gujarati |
Marathi |
Tamil |
Assamese |
Kannada |
Odia |
Telugu
Exam Pattern - JEE Main 2025
The JEE Main exam 2025 offers 2 papers, one for those pursuing B.E./B. Tech and another for those pursuing B.Arch/B. Planning. Below here are the detailed exam patterns for both the papers:-
JEE Main Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions and Marks | Maths | 20 | 10 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 | |
Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 | |
| Total | 90 questions | 300 marks | ||
JEE Main Paper 2: B.Arch/ B.Planning
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subject-wise distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions and Marks | Part 1: Maths | 20 (Section A) and 10 (Section B) | 100 | |
Part 2: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | ||
Part 3: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 | ||
| Total | 82 questions | 400 marks | ||
Marking Scheme - JEE Main 2025
| Correct Answer | +4 |
|---|---|
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered | No mark (0) |
Exam Duration - JEE Main 2025
The JEE Main exam lasts three hours overall, giving candidates plenty of time to consider their answers. There are 300 total marks in the exam.
Syllabus for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) - JEE Main 2025
The JEE Main 2025 syllabus covers a wide range of topics in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
You can also download the JEE Main Syllabus PDF
Here's a breakdown:-
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: Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications
- Unit 6: Sequence And Series
- Unit 7: Limit, Continuity, And Differentiability
- Unit 8: Integral Calculas
- Unit 9: Diffrential Equations
- Unit 10: Co-Ordinate Geometry
- Unit 11: Three-Dimensional Geometry
- Unit 12: Vector Algebra
- Unit 13: Statistics And Probability
- Unit 14: Trigonometry
Physics
Chemistry
FAQs IIT-JEE
What is the JEE 2025 exam?
Highly competitive, the JEE Main exam is considered an admission ticket to some of the best engineering colleges in India, including the Indian Institutes of Technology, commonly referred to as IITs; NITs; IIITs; and centrally-funded technical institutes otherwise known as CFTIs. All these institutions consider the JEE scores for their students' admissions.
Who conducts the JEE Main exam?
How to register for JEE Main 2025?
What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
Do JEE Main and JEE Advanced have the same syllabus?
Can I take the JEE Advanced and Main exams in the same year?
Does one need coaching to succeed in JEE Main?
When I paid the application fee online, I received a "Transaction Failed" notification, but my account was debited. How should I proceed?
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