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JEE Main 2025
A quick, easy guide to JEE Main 2025 — eligibility, pattern, syllabus and counselling.
A simple guide: eligibility, pattern, syllabus, counselling
This page is a quick, easy summary. For final updates, always check the official NTA website.
- Conducted by
- NTA (National Testing Agency)
- Used for admissions
- NITs · IIITs · GFTIs + many state/private colleges
- Also used for
- Qualifying for JEE Advanced (IITs)
- Exam mode
- CBT for most papers (B.Arch drawing is pen & paper)
- Sessions
- Usually 2 sessions (Jan + Apr)
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- 75 questions · 300 marks · PCM
- Marking
- +4 correct, -1 wrong (MCQs + numerical)
Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2025 calendar (quick view)
Dates can change. Use this only as a rough plan until NTA confirms.
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jan 22 – 31, 2025 |
| Session 2 | Apr 1 – 8, 2025 (tentative) |
Who can apply?
Key conditions you should verify before filling the form.
- Year of Class 12: Passed in 2023/2024 or appearing in 2025 (as per policy).
- Subjects: Physics + Maths, plus one of Chemistry/Bio/Biotech/Technical vocational.
- Age limit: No age limit (check latest notification).
- For NIT/IIIT/GFTI: Aim for 75% in boards or top 20 percentile (65% for SC/ST).
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Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) at a glance
No optional questions: you must prepare all topics. Accuracy matters because wrong answers reduce marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQs + 5 numerical | 100 |
| Physics | 20 MCQs + 5 numerical | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQs + 5 numerical | 100 |
| Total | 75 questions | 300 |
- Duration: 3 hours
- Marking (MCQ): +4 / -1
- Marking (Numerical): +4 / -1
What to cover (high-level)
Use this as a checklist. Then practice using PYQs + mock tests.
Physics
- Mechanics
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Waves & Optics
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Modern Physics
Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Vectors
- Stats & Probability
JoSAA process (simple steps)
How admissions typically work for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs after JEE Main.
- Register on JoSAA
- Fill and lock choices
- Check mock allotments
- Seat allotment rounds
- Report and complete admission
JoSAA portal: josaa.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Short clarifications for common questions.
Who conducts JEE Main 2025?
JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Is there any age limit for JEE Main?
No. There is no age limit to appear for JEE Main (as per recent NTA guidelines).
How many attempts are allowed?
JEE Main is held in two sessions each year; across the eligible years, candidates can attempt multiple times as per the NTA’s policy.
Where can I find official updates?
Always verify dates, eligibility, and syllabus on the official NTA portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.