The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 is a critical step for aspiring engineers and architects, offering an entry point to prestigious institutes like NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, as well as private colleges. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the much-awaited JEE Main exam schedule for Session 1, which will be conducted in January 2025. Here’s a detailed guide to help you navigate the exam dates, paper structures, and important deadlines.

JEE Main 2025 Schedule

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam will be conducted over multiple days and will include two major papers: Paper 1 (for B.E./B.Tech admissions) and Paper 2 (for B.Arch/B.Plan admissions). Below are the key exam dates and timings for Session 1:

  Exam Details for JEE Main 2025

1. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
   This paper is designed for students seeking admission to undergraduate B.Tech programs. The exam will consist of questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from both Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi.
   • Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
   • Sections:
     • Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
     • Section B: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions (Only 5 questions per subject, with no option for choice)
2. Paper 2A (B.Arch):
   For students aspiring to pursue a career in Architecture, this paper will test Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing skills.
   • Mode of Examination: CBT for Mathematics and Aptitude; Pen-and-Paper for Drawing Section
3. Paper 2B (B.Plan):
   This paper is for students interested in Planning. It will consist of Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions.
   • Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
4. Paper 2A & 2B (Combined):
   A combined exam for both B.Arch and B.Plan will be conducted on January 30, 2025.

Important Dates for JEE Main 2025

Exam Pattern Changes for JEE Main 2025

This year, NTA has made some important changes to the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern, particularly for Section B.

• Section B will now consist of 5 questions per subject instead of the previous 10 questions.
• No choice: Students must answer all 5 questions in Section B, without the option to choose between different sets of questions.

These changes will impact how students prepare for the exam, especially for the Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in Section B.

Admit Card and Exam City Slip

The JEE Main 2025 Admit Card will be released on January 20, 2025. Candidates can download it from the official NTA JEE Main website. Along with the admit card, NTA will also issue the JEE Main Exam City Slip in the second week of January. This will help candidates identify the location of their examination center.

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2025

1. Understand the Syllabus: Ensure that you are clear on the topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for Paper 1) or the subjects related to Architecture and Planning (for Paper 2).
2. Focus on Previous Years’ Papers: Practicing previous years’ JEE Main papers will give you an idea of the question patterns and help you manage time effectively during the exam.
3. Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests to simulate the exam environment.
4. Revision Strategy: In the final weeks leading up to the exam, prioritize revision and focus on weak areas. Practice more on Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, as these are crucial in the current exam pattern.
5. Stay Updated: Regularly visit the official NTA JEE Main website for any updates or changes to the exam schedule or pattern.

For the latest updates, always refer to the official JEE Main website:
https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

JEE Main 2025: Your Gateway to a Bright Future – Apply Before 22 November 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the application deadline for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 is 22 November 2024. This crucial exam serves as the gateway to India’s leading engineering institutes, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs, making it the perfect opportunity for aspiring engineers to kickstart their technical journey.

Last to apply for session 1 – 22 November, 2024

The journey to achieving your dream of joining premier technical institutions starts with JEE Main 2025. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to step into the world of engineering and technology.

The last date to submit your application for Session 1 is 22 November 2024.

JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern 

JEE Main 2025 will be conducted online from 22 January to 31 January 2025 in two daily shifts. Candidates will receive their admit cards three days before their exam date, which will contain crucial details such as the examination centers, date, and shift timings.

The application fee for male candidates is ₹1,000, while female candidates need to pay ₹500. Once the examination concludes, the results will be announced on 12 February 2025.

If you aspire to be part of India’s top engineering colleges and don’t want to miss this opportunity, ensure you apply well before the deadline.

This is your chance to turn your dreams into reality. Start your application process today.

JEE Advanced 2025: Important Eligibility Criteria and New Updates on Attempt Limit

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is one of the most competitive entrance exams in India, serving as the gateway for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). For aspiring candidates, the year 2025 brings significant updates, particularly concerning the number of attempts allowed. The maximum number of attempts for JEE Advanced has been increased from two to three, providing candidates with a better chance to secure admission to IITs.

Number of Attempts for JEE Advanced 2025

In a noteworthy update, the number of attempts for JEE Advanced 2025 has been increased to three, a significant shift from the previous limit of two attempts. This change has been implemented from the year 2025, and candidates will now be allowed to attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of three times, provided the attempts are made within three consecutive years. This update is expected to give students an added opportunity to improve their performance and increase their chances of securing admission to IITs.

Age Limit for JEE Advanced 2025

The age limit for candidates appearing for JEE Advanced 2025 remains aligned with the existing norms. To be eligible, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. However, a relaxation of five years is granted to candidates from the SC, ST, and PwD categories. For these candidates, the age limit is extended, and they must have been born on or after October 1, 1995.

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must first qualify the JEE Main 2025 exam. Only the top 2,50,000 successful candidates from JEE Main, across all categories, will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. It is important to note that the total number of candidates may slightly exceed 2.5 lakh due to “tied” ranks or scores within categories.

The candidates will be shortlisted according to the following category-wise distribution:

• GEN-EWS: 10%
• OBC-NCL: 27%
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• OPEN: 40.5%

Additionally, a 5% horizontal reservation is available for PwD candidates within each of these categories.

Important Note on OCI/PIO Candidates

The eligibility criteria for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates have also been updated. According to a Supreme Court ruling on February 3, 2023, OCI/PIO candidates who secured their OCI/PIO card before March 4, 2021, will be considered as Indian nationals for the purpose of seat allocation to IITs. However, they are not eligible for any kind of reservation benefits, including GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST, with the exception of the OPEN-PwD category.

Class 12 Examination Eligibility

Candidates wishing to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 must have completed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2023, 2024, or 2025. The compulsory subjects for eligibility are Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Candidates who appeared for their Class 12 examination before 2022 are not eligible to sit for JEE Advanced 2025, regardless of the subjects they attempted.

However, if the results for the academic year 2021-22 were declared after September 21, 2022, candidates from those boards are eligible, provided they meet all other criteria.

It is important to note that if a candidate’s Class 12 results were withheld for any reason, they will not be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025.

Previous IIT Admission Restrictions

Candidates who have already been admitted to an IIT in any academic program under the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Business Rules of 2024 or earlier will not be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, regardless of whether they continued in the program or accepted the seat. This includes candidates whose admission was canceled after joining an IIT.

However, candidates who were admitted to a preparatory course at any IIT in 2024 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025. Additionally, candidates who were allocated a seat in IITs but did not report online, or withdrew their seat before the last round of seat allotment, are also eligible to appear.