Jee
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JEE Main
The Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) is a prestigious national-level competitive exam held annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) comprises two main parts:
1. Joint Entrance Examination Main - JEE Main
2. Joint Entrance Examination Advanced - JEE Advanced
JEE Main serves as both an admission test for National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions, as well as an eligibility criterion for appearing in the JEE Advanced exam.
JEE Main serves as both an admission test for National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions, as well as an eligibility criterion for appearing in the JEE Advanced exam.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2024
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.
They should have obtained a minimum of 75% marks for the unreserved category and 65% for OBC/SC/ST and PWD categories at the qualifying examination.
Year of Appearance in XII or Qualifying Examination:
Candidates who have passed the XII or equivalent examination in 2022, 2023, or those who are appearing in the XII or equivalent examination in 2024 are also eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2024.
Age Limit:
There is no age limit restriction for candidates appearing in JEE Main 2024.
Latest JEE Main Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.):
The syllabus for JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) includes Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. It is structured based on the curriculum of classes 11 and 12.
Types of JEE Main Cut-offs:
The JEE Main cut-off encompasses two categories: the JEE Main qualifying cut-off, issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the JEE Main admission cut-off, released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) on behalf of participating institutions.
1. JEE Main Qualifying Cut-off: The JEE Main qualifying cut-off is the minimum score that candidates must achieve in the entrance exam to be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, the next level of the examination. It serves as a threshold for candidates aspiring for admission to prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
2. JEE Main Admission Cut-off: The JEE Main admission cut-off is the minimum mark required by candidates to seek admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), and other participating government or private institutions. This cut-off is determined based on various factors and is used by JoSAA during the seat allocation process.
Admission Process:
The admission and counselling process is overseen by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). Based on the candidate’s rank in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced, successful candidates secure admission to prestigious engineering institutions such as IITs, NITs, and IIITs.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs through the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB):
Candidates must have secured at least 75% marks in the XII examination or be in the top 20 percentile in the XII examination conducted by their respective boards. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying marks should be 65% in XII. Additionally, candidates must pass each subject of XII or an equivalent examination.
Subject combinations required in the XII or equivalent examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech programs in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs:
Candidates must have passed the XII or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects.
Seat Allocation Process:
Candidates will be offered admission based on their preferences and All India Ranks of JEE (Main) 2024 through a seat allocation process conducted by CSAB/JoSAA, the details of which will be announced later.
Top Engineering Institutions of India (Accepting JEE Main Score):
1. Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
2. National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
4. Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)