JEE Main : Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes

Every year CBSE conducts Joint Entrance Examination Mains, but from now a new committee known as NTA (National Testing Academy) has taken the responsibility to conduct the JEE Mains exam. Rank obtained in JEE Main is used for under graduate engineering admissions. Students who are preparing for JEE Main consist of science students of class 11th and 12th. It is important for all aspirants to be aware of Syllabus of JEE Main, JEE Main exam pattern, JEE Main Syllabus, how to prepare for JEE Main, study timetable for JEE Main preparation and best books for JEE Main preparation. Through this article, all these points are explained.

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About JEE Main

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national level examination for students to qualify to pursue engineering degree at under graduate level. Paper 1 is held for BE / B.Tech admissions and Paper for B.Arch / B.Planning. JEE Main is a critical criterion for admission in India’s most prestigious and elite universities like the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IITs) and the National Institute of Technology (NIT).

Difference between JEE Main and Advanced

The JEE Main is for those students who are aspiring to study in India’s top-most engineering colleges including NITs, IIITs, CFTIs. To get admission in IITs and ISM Dhanbad student has to go through JEE Advanced.

Those students who clear JEE Main are allowed to take the JEE advanced – which is perquisite requirement for admission in the Indian Institute Of Technology and Indian School Of Mines (Dhanbad).

JEE Main Syllabus

JEE Main examination has key components from 3 subjects – Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

JEE syllabus is exhaustive and without proper time-table one just cannot manage to be ahead of time in preparing for the chapters across the 3 subjects.

In the 3 subjects, it is best to start with the competition of syllabus for the subject Chemistry. Previous year toppers who have shared their views on managing syllabus put due stress on the fact that chemistry was the subject that was the most time-consuming due to it’s vast syllabus.

The syllabus for Physics and Mathematics spreads across 20 and 16 topics, which is comparatively lesser to Chemistry – which has around 28 topics to be studied.

The complete list of syllabus across the 3 subjects can be found here – Syllabus of JEE Main.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

The pattern of the JEE Main examination can be sub-divided into 2 categories – the paper I examination for students aspiring for higher studies in BE/B.TECH and paper II examination for students aspiring for higher studies in BArch./B Planning.

Paper I

Mode of examination : The mode of examination has 2 choices for students, online and offline. The subject combination is Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. There are 30 objective type questions with same weightage to each subject.

Time Limit : The time limit for the paper is 3 hours. Online exam is held in two shifts, first one at 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second shift for the examination is from 2:00PM to 5:00 PM.

Candidates with 40% disability are given an hour extra to finish their paper.

Language : The examination can be given in English / Hindi and Gujarati (for Gujarat region), this has to be specified at the time of filling up the application form and this cannot be changed.

Marking : Each correct answer rewards 4 points and each wrong answer deducts 1/4^th mark. Total marks for the 3 subjects is 360.

Paper II

Mode : The mode of examination is ONLY offline and no online option is available in paper II examination.

Subjects : Mathematics Part I, Aptitude Test Part II and Drawing test part III. The mathematics and aptitude section has 30 marks, while the drawing section will have only 7 questions.

Language and marking scheme will remain same as Paper I.

For detailed exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 go here – Exam Pattern of JEE Main.

JEE Main Preparation

Significance of school studies

First step towards JEE Main preparation is paying attention in school in class 11 and 12. Syllabus of JEE Main and JEE Advanced have more or less same topics that are taught in recognized boards in India in classes 11 and 12.

Next in line is knowing JEE Main pattern. This, you can refer to exam pattern followed insofar, until information brochure of JEE Main is released; exam pattern has been consistent for JEE Main in past years.

All students who are in class 12 right now are benefited by 1 year study plan for IIT JEE. This consists of how to plan preparation, and SWOT analysis.

Know which areas you need to study more for JEE Main Preparation – Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis for JEE Preparation.

Here is a good study plan

Time Table – topper of JEE MAIN explain how to efficiently manage time to prepare for JEE

A daily time table for IIT JEE aspirants is a must. You may have heard of the saying “routine sets you free”. This is applicable for all students. While many of you may be looking for a readymade timetable for JEE studies, we recommend you draft your own based on overall daily activities. For instance a lot depends on school timings, how far school and coaching are from home, whether student prefers to study early morning or late night.

Some really useful pointers are provided here for JEE Main preparation time table which will help in creating ideal time table for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Keep in mind that more than making a preparation time table, it is important to follow it!

In daily study schedule for JEE preparation divide how many hours you should study for JEE in three to four slots rather than one long slot.

Previous years toppers of JEE give some key guidelines about cracking JEE Main – with due emphasis on time table and strategy. Here are key pointers from his tips for time table for JEE Main.

• Start preparing a time table to study from class 10^th onwards, do not waste time.
• Self-studying is most crucial to attain good marks, Sankalp did 6 hours of self-study and 3 hours in coaching.
• Systemically studying is important, develop an yearly/monthly plan of chapters you need to cover and go about doing it in a set manner.
• Take break between studying, do what you like – play games, keep yourself fit and energetic.
• On the day of examination, keep following strategy. Start with the subject that you think is the most time consuming and go about doing it with calm.
• Be focused on your goal and take help from your seniors to clarify doubts.

Books for JEE Main Preparation

Recommended books for JEE Main and JEE Advanced preparation provide a handy guide to students for textbooks to study from. This includes books recommended by toppers and education experts. You can purchase books in the list of best books for IIT JEE preparation online or from market. Along with them, take note of all that is taught in classes 11th and 12th in school. All toppers emphasize on self studies. Especially in last few days it is vital to have self made notes to study from. So, while referring to best books for JEE preparation , keep making notes.

We recommend going ahead with buying NCERT books, where key materials are explained in detail and by imminent scholars of their respective fields. The language is simple and does not cloud your understanding.

Upon studying through NCERT books (which probably be your school prescribed books as well, during 11^th and 12^th), you can go ahead with an advanced book but put in due consideration as to which one is the best.

Which are best books for JEE Mains

These are the most important books

For extensive list of JEE Preparation books – List of most recommended books for JEE.

Are official details of JEE Main 2019 available?

No. Usually NTA releases notification for JEE Main in the month of December. Available details of JEE Main can be seen here.

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