JEE Advanced Exam

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates must be able to fulfill the basic eligibility in order to qualify the JEE Advanced examination. Here are a few prerequisites that a candidate should fulfill to attempt the exam.
2. Candidates must have cleared their JEE Mains and have secured a rank among the top 2,50,000 candidates.
3. For those applying for the exam they should have been born on or after October 1, 1996. For the reserved categories such as SC/ST, PWD, OBC, a five-year relaxation will be given.
4. Students can appear twice for the exam in two consecutive years.
5. Students should have cleared their 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
6. Those candidates who were unable to appear for the JEE Advanced in 2020 or 2021 due to the pandemic but have qualified JEE Mains are directly eligible to appear for the exam.
7. Post-Covid and the on-going pandemic there were certain relaxations which have been very helpful to students. This relaxation in JEE Advanced 2022 eligibility criteria is like a golden opportunity for students.
8. Candidates need to register on the required portal and pay the exam fee as well.

JEE Advanced Application Form

As soon as JEE Mains results are out, the conducting authority for JEE Advanced will release the application form and other credentials for the following exam. IIT Kharagpur is in charge of releasing the application forms. Students need to follow a procedure of registering themselves on the official website and then fill in the application form. The top 2.50 lakh students who have qualified with best ranks will be eligible to write the IIT based JEE Advanced exam. While filling the application form students have to choose any 5 exam centers from an IIT zone. JEE Advanced exam centers are in almost 161 cities and once the centers are fixed, they can’t be changed.

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JEE Advanced Exam Pattern

1. The mode of examination is computer based.
2. There will be 3 sections in the question paper namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
3. Students will be given an option of choosing the medium of instruction in Hindi or English.
4. There are 2 shifts for papers: 9am – 12pm and 2.30pm- 5.30pm
5. Candidates have to mandatorily be present for both the papers.
6. There will be multiple choice questions, numerical based questions and matching list questions.

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme

The JEE Advanced marking scheme is somehow not fixed. Given below is the outline of the marking scheme based on previous year question papers.

Marking scheme for numerical types:

• 3+ for correct answer.
• There is no negative marking for questions left unattended and incorrect answers.

Marking scheme for one or more correct answers:

• +4 if all the responses are correct.
• -2 for incorrect answer.
• +3, +2, +1 for partially correct answers.
• No negative marking for attempted questions.

Marking scheme for Matching list and single correct options:

• +3 for correct answers
• -1 for incorrect answers
• No negative marking for unattempt questions.

Marking scheme for matching list and single correct options:

• 3+ marks for correct answers
• -1 for incorrect answers
• No negative marking for unattempt questions.

JEE Advanced Counseling

The JOSAA Joint Seat Allocation Authority is in charge of conducting the counseling for the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates need to first register with JOSAA who qualify the JEE Advanced exam and only then will they be able to participate in the counseling process where the candidates can choose their preferred IIT courses. The seat allotment for the qualified students will be done considering the ranks that students secure and their preferability of courses along with the availability of seats.

Courses Offered Through JEE Advanced

On clearing the exam students can take admissions for various courses and programs such as Bachelors, Masters, and Integrated Bachelors etc. They can opt a degree in engineering, science, architecture, design, pharmaceuticals which are offered in almost 16 IIT`s and ISMS.

1. Bachelor of Technology B. Tech
2. Bachelor of Pharmaceuticals
3. Bachelor of science
4. Bachelor of Design
5. Integrated dual degree Master of Pharmaceuticals
6. Integrated Master of Technology or science
7. Dual degree Bachelor of Technology and Master of Business Administration
8. B.Tech Civil engineering
9. B.Tech Mechanical engineering
10. B.Tech Aerospace engineering
11. B.Tech Electrical engineering
12. B.Tech Computer science and technology

JEE Advanced Documents Required

Candidates are required to submit a few documents for JEE Advanced registration.

1. Birth certificate or class 10th certificate
2. Class 12th certificate
3. Caste certificate
4. Disability certificate (if any)
5. If any name change then should be submitted with a gazette notification.

JEE Advanced Dates- 2022

1. Registration for the JEE advanced 2022 starts in May last week.
2. Application link is jeeadv.ac.in with the same login id used for JEE Mains registration/login.
3. Last date to register is June 1st week.
4. Admit card availability is June 2nd week.
5. Exam date is June 3rd week.
6. Results are July first week.

The most important topics which have weightage for scores are listed below as per the subjects:

1. Physics: Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Units and Dimensions, Mechanics, Thermal Physics, etc.
2. Chemistry: Atomic structure & Chemical bonding, Chemical Kinetics, chemical equilibrium, Gaseous & liquid states, Solid-states etc.
3. Mathematics: Matrices, probability, Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, Analytical Geometry, Integral Calculus, Units & Dimensions, Vectors etc.

Tips for Preparation

JEE Advanced is a competitive exam attended by lakhs of students all around India in which only 2,50,000 merit holders from the JEE Mains will appear for the exam. JEE Advanced is a gateway for engineering students to get a seat in the most sough-after IIT`s. The exam can depend on moderate and difficult. All students and IIT aspirants need to do is prepare a smart strategy and effective plan to clear the exam with flying colors. Many students start their preparation for this combative exam right from their 11th standard and leave no stone unturned in their preparation.

Here are a few tips that will enhance your preparation which will aid the IIT aspirants to face the exam courageously.

1. Prepare a well-organized plan so as to prioritize the topics to study that require more time and make a schedule for other activities.
2. Time management- You need to manage your time well-effectively while preparing for JEE Advanced. Make a suitable time-table for studying and scrape out the activities which require more time. If you have a perfect time-table then you can cover most of the topics and will have enough time for preparation.
3. Get the right study material- Study smart and work hard. Choose the right set of books for your advanced preparation as they can be your savior! NCERT books are highly recommended by many trusted toppers and teaching professions because NCERT books are specifically designed and cater to the needs of the IIT aspirants.
4. Solve previous year question papers- IIT aspirants those who are aiming to get the best ranks also need to solve JEE Advanced question papers. This certainly will help them to understand the exam pattern and will also be efficient to understand time management effectively. This also helps them to analyze their performance by giving them self-confidence.
5. Prepare your own notes- You need to ensure that you need to design and draft your own notes for clear reference. Make a feasible method to study and understand such as flowcharts, and points to easily practice. Practice makes you perfect. In case you have any confusion, you can contact your mentors.
6. Chow Down! Remember to have your meals on time. Enjoy your meals and eat a balanced diet. Do not strain your mind by studying for long hours by starving yourself. Many IIT aspirants tend to change their routine ahead of their exam. Stick to healthy eating and take good amount of rest.
7. Do not learn any new concepts- Stick on to what you have studied and refer the same books. Many IIT aspirants tend to refer new books or concepts by getting influenced from their peer groups. But by doing so you will only land up creating more confusion and will lead to unnecessary stress. Utilize your exam nearing days solely for revision. Attend mock tests to evaluate your performance.
8. Stay focused and stay calm- Stay focused. A calm mind will always give you ease. Never lose your patience and overthink about the exam. This will only raise your nervousness and give you stress. Keep a continuous pace of revision. The mantra of relax, revise, and repeat will surely help you.
9. You are your level best. Best of luck!