The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a key entrance test in India for undergraduate engineering programs. It's typically the first stage of the two-tier JEE exam system, the second being JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).Here’s a quick overview:
- Purpose: JEE Main is used to determine eligibility for undergraduate engineering programs at various prestigious institutions, including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions.
- Subjects: The exam generally covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It tests concepts from the 11th and 12th grade syllabus.
- Format: JEE Main consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: Conducted in a computer-based test mode (CBT) and includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical questions.
- Paper 2: This paper is for admission to architecture programs and is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. It includes questions on Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing.
- Frequency: JEE Main is usually held twice a year, in January and April.
- Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. There are also specific age and attempt limits.
- Scoring: The exam is scored based on the number of correct answers and penalties for incorrect answers. The scores are used to rank candidates for admission purposes.