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What is JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only top-ranked JEE Main Paper 1 candidates can appear. One IIT organises it each year on behalf of the Joint Admission Board.
The exam has two compulsory 3-hour papers. Question types, marks and negative marking change every year and are announced only in the paper itself.
- Conducting body
- JAB
- Qualification
- Among the top candidates (about 2
- Age limit
- Varies by post
- Exam stages
- 2 stages: Paper 1, Paper 2
- Negative marking
- As per notification
Latest JEE Advanced updates
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How to apply for JEE Advanced
- 1Qualify JEE (Main) Paper 1 within the category-wise cut-off announced for JEE (Advanced)
- 2Log in to the JEE (Advanced) candidate portal at jeeadv.nic.in with your JEE (Main) credentials
- 3Fill in details, choose exam cities and upload Class 10/12 certificates and category documents
- 4Pay the registration fee online
- 5Submit and keep the confirmation
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JEE Advanced eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Among the top candidates (about 2.5 lakh across categories) in JEE Main Paper 1, and Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Age limit
- Varies by post
- Nationality
- Indian nationals and others as per the information brochure.
- Attempts
- Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹3,200 |
| Women, SC, ST and PwD | ₹1,600 |
JEE Advanced exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Computer-based test | — | — | 180 min |
| Paper 2 | Computer-based test | — | — | 180 min |
JEE Advanced syllabus
Papers 1 & 2
Physics
Mechanics, Thermal physics, Electricity and magnetism, Optics, Modern physics
Papers 1 & 2
Chemistry
Physical chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry
Papers 1 & 2
Mathematics
Algebra, Matrices, Probability and statistics, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry, Differential calculus, Integral calculus, Vectors
Selection process
- 1Qualify JEE Main Paper 1 within the top cut-off
- 2JEE Advanced (both papers)
- 3JoSAA counselling for IITs
How to prepare for JEE Advanced
Practice for JEE Advanced
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JEE Advanced: frequently asked questions
What is the educational qualification for JEE Advanced?
To apply for JEE Advanced: Among the top candidates (about 2.5 lakh across categories) in JEE Main Paper 1, and Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
What is the selection process of JEE Advanced?
The JEE Advanced selection process is: Qualify JEE Main Paper 1 within the top cut-off → JEE Advanced (both papers) → JoSAA counselling for IITs.
Is there negative marking in JEE Advanced?
The marking scheme for JEE Advanced, including any negative marking, is specified in each official notification.
How to apply for JEE Advanced?
Apply online on the official portal (https://jeeadv.nic.in): 1) Qualify JEE (Main) Paper 1 within the category-wise cut-off announced for JEE (Advanced); 2) Log in to the JEE (Advanced) candidate portal at jeeadv.nic.in with your JEE (Main) credentials; 3) Fill in details, choose exam cities and upload Class 10/12 certificates and category documents; 4) Pay the registration fee online; 5) Submit and keep the confirmation.