JEE Advanced

Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) · Engineering — IITs

JEE Advanced is the sole gateway to the 23 IITs and is open only to the top ~2.5 lakh scorers in JEE Main. Two compulsory three-hour papers test depth of understanding in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with multi-correct, numerical and matching questions.

Conducted by
IITs (rotational)
Level
National
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Computer-based

Eligibility

  • Among top 2,50,000 in JEE Main (category-wise)
  • Maximum two attempts in two consecutive years
  • Class 12 passed in the current or previous year

Exam pattern

PapersPaper 1 and Paper 2, both compulsory
Duration3 hours each
Question typesSingle/multi-correct MCQ, numerical, matching
MarkingVaries by section; partial and negative marking

Syllabus highlights

  • Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
  • Chemistry: Physical, Inorganic, Organic — full Class 11 & 12
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Probability

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