JEE Main
ActiveJoint Entrance Examination Main
Eligibility
No age limit (removed from 2021). Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and any one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational. Three consecutive years from Class 12 pass.
Age limitNo age limit (removed from 2021)
EducationClass 12 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and any one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational
AttemptsThree consecutive years from Class 12 pass
Selection Process
1
Session 1 (January)
Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. 90 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours. Computer based.
2
Session 2 (April)
Same pattern as Session 1. Best of two NTA scores considered for merit.
About JEE Main
Gateway to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IIT admission). Conducted twice per year (January and April sessions) by NTA.