Engineering Entrance Exams in India

Comprehensive guide to all engineering entrance exams including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, and state-level exams. Get complete information on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategies.

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JEE Main Exam Information

Quick Facts

Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility Class 12 passed/appearing with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Exam Frequency Twice a year (January & April)
Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates)
Official Website jeemain.nta.nic.in

Exam Pattern

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

Subject Number of Questions Marks
Physics 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 100
Chemistry 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 100
Mathematics 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 100

Marking Scheme

  • MCQs: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
  • Numerical Questions: +4 for correct answer, no negative marking
  • Unattempted Questions: 0 marks

Syllabus Highlights

Physics

  • Mechanics
  • Electrodynamics
  • Modern Physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Optics

Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Biomolecules

Mathematics

  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics

Important Dates

January Session

  • Registration: Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Exam Dates: 24-31 Jan 2024
  • Result: Feb 2024

April Session

  • Registration: Feb-Mar 2024
  • Exam Dates: 1-15 Apr 2024
  • Result: May 2024

Preparation Resources

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IIT Bombay

Rank #1

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is one of the premiere engineering institutes in India.

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IIT Delhi

Rank #2

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi offers world-class education and research facilities.

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BITS Pilani

Rank #3

Birla Institute of Technology and Science is a premier private engineering institute.

Cutoff: 95+ BITSAT Score View Details

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