JEE Advanced Overview

JEE Advanced is the second phase of JEE and is a national-level engineering entrance test. Joint Entrance Examination Advanced is known as JEE advanced and it is considered one of the most challenging undergraduate admission examinations. It is an engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs). This exam is formerly known as the Indian Institutes of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE). But it was renamed JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is an academic examination that is held every year and is conducted by one of the seventh zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB).  JEE advanced is mandatory and the only prerequisite for admission to IITs.  Only those students who have successfully qualified for the JEE Main examination are eligible for appearing in JEE Advanced. Other Universities like the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISERs), and the Indian Institute of Science also use the JEE Advanced scores for admission in their programs. JEE Advanced is organized by one of the IITs on a rotational pattern. Being a very tough entrance exam, its qualification rate is very low. It was only about 0.92% in 2017. This year JEE Advanced will be  conducted by IITM in both in India as well as abroad. A total of 2.45 Lakhs students are eligible for JEE Advanced . JEE Advanced is conducted every year to fill 10,988 seats in 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).                                                                                                          

Highlights of JEE Advanced

History of Joint Entrance Examination

• In 1961, IIT-JEE was conducted for the first time and it was known by the name Common Entrance Examination (CEE).
• Till 1998, English paper was a part of the examination but after that, it was discontinued as English section was not considered for ranking participants performance in the JEE examination.
• With effect from 2018, JEE Advanced started being conducted in online mode.

Difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for appearing in JEE Advanced have been officially declared by IIT Madras and are given below

• Candidates must rank among the top candidates in JEE Main examination for being qualified for JEE Advanced Eligibility.
• Applicants must have been born on or after October 1, 1999. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are eligible for a five-year age relaxation, meaning they should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.
• Candidates can attempt the examination only two times in two consecutive years.
• An applicant must have taken the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time either in 2023 or 2024, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
• Candidates who have earlier been admitted to any IIT through JoSAA 2023 are not eligible to appear for the exam.

JEE Advanced Exam Dates

JEE Advanced exam will be conducted in the month of May and it is conducted once a year. This JEE Advanced Exam Date is conducted by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). Registration for the examination started in April, 2025

JEE Advanced Registration Process

The last date for JEE Advanced Registration and application form filling date has been announced by IIT Guwahati. Before applying, Candidates must check the Eligibility criteria specified by conducting IIT. If a candidate is found not eligible after filling out the form, then he will get rejected.

• Registration - The candidate has to register for JEE Advanced by visiting its official website and then entering JEE Main roll number and Password.
• Upload Documents - The documents required for uploading should be scanned properly and should be of the specified size.
• Payment of Application Fee - Pay the application fee in only online mode. The fee is not refundable
• Submission - Now submit the application form and a printout should be taken off the confirmation page for further reference.      

JEE Advanced Pattern

JEE Advanced is a computer-based online entrance exam that consists of two papers. Both papers Paper I and Paper II are mandatory. JEE Advanced is conducted in two shifts one from 9 am to 12 pm and the other from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The duration of both papers is three hours each. JEE Advanced Exam Pattern can be attempted in either English or Hindi medium. The paper on JEE Advanced is divided into three sections namely Physics, Chemistry, and Math. The number of questions asked in this examination is not fixed. It goes through changes every year. Candidates are given full, partial, zero, and negative marks for according to the questions asked in the examination.

JEE Advanced Syllabus

The syllabus of JEE Advanced consists of topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The questions are based on the syllabus of the Science stream of class 11th and class 12th. Students need to clear their base in Subjects of math, chemistry, and physics to score well in the JEE Advanced examination. The syllabus of JEE Advanced is different from the syllabus of JEE Main. The JEE Advanced Syllabus consists of every single topic of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Syllabus of Physics

Syllabus of Chemistry

Syllabus of Mathematics

JEE Advanced Question Paper

JEE (Advanced) will comprise two question papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, each spanning three hours. Attendance for both papers is mandatory. Each paper will encompass three distinct sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The questions are crafted to evaluate candidates' comprehension, reasoning, and analytical skills. Certain questions may entail negative marking for incorrect responses, with specifics outlined in the "Instructions to Candidates" section provided during the examination.

Candidates are urged to meticulously read and adhere to the detailed instructions furnished in the question papers during the examination. The question papers will be provided in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates will have the flexibility to opt for their preferred language and switch between them as needed throughout the examination. In the event of any discrepancies, the English version will take precedence.

While every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of the questions, if a question(s) needs to be excluded, full marks for that question(s) will be awarded to ALL candidates.

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JEE Advanced Exam center

The IIT JEE Advanced examination centers are divided into seven zones, which include IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras. During the application process for JEE Advanced, applicants will be required to indicate their preferred zone selection. Candidates must prioritize four exam cities to participate in the JEE Advanced Computer-Based Test (CBT). The assigned city will be determined from these preferences and will be clearly mentioned on the JEE Advanced admit card, which is exclusively issued to registered candidates. .JEE Advanced Exam Centres 

JEE Advanced Admit Card

Candidates who have completed the registration process for JEE (Advanced) will be able to retrieve their admit cards from the online registration portal.

The admit cards will be available for download in online mode starting in the month of May.

The admit card will contain essential information about the candidate, including their name, JEE (Advanced) roll number, photograph, signature, date of birth, address for correspondence, and category. Furthermore, it will specify the examination center assigned to the candidate, along with its name and address.

Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the details on their admit card. In the event of any discrepancies, they should promptly reach out to the Chairperson of JEE (Advanced) at the respective Zonal coordinating IIT for resolution.

If candidates encounter any issues while downloading the admit card, they should promptly get in touch with the Zonal Chairperson of JEE (Advanced).

It is imperative for candidates to bring a printed copy of the downloaded admit card along with an original photo identity card during the examination. Acceptable forms of identification include Aadhaar Card, School/College/Institute ID, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or a Notarized Certificate with a photograph. Failure to present these documents will result in the candidate being denied entry to the examination hall. JEE Advanced Admit Card.  

JEE Advanced Result

The JEE Advanced Result results for JEE (Advanced) will be announced in June, 2025. Category-wise All India Ranks (AIR) of successful candidates will be accessible through the JEE (Advanced) online portal following the declaration of results. Additionally, text messages will be dispatched to candidates via their registered mobile numbers.

It's important to note that individual rank cards will not be dispatched to candidates. Furthermore, qualifying in JEE (Advanced), participating in the joint seat allocation process, and filling in choices do not guarantee admission to IITs. Admission is contingent upon merit and seat availability during the various rounds of seat allocation.

JEE Advanced Cut off

JEE Advanced Cut off is the minimum score required for admission to IITs. Cut off of JEE Advanced will be released in the form of Opening and Closing Ranks for every participating institute. Candidates have to secure a rank above the cut off to get a seat in IITs. Merit list of qualified candidates is also released with the cut off list. Cut off is affected by many factors. Following are some of the factors:

• Number of participating candidates in the exam
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Seat Matrix of colleges
• Cut off the trend of the previous year.
• Performance of candidates in JEE Advanced