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Joint Entrance Examination main

JEE main

Joint Entrance Examination main

Application Date: Session 1- 15 December 2022 to 12 January, 2023; Session 2- 14 February 2023 to 12 March 2023

Exam Date: Session 1- 24 January to 1 February 2023; Session 2- 6 April to 12 April 2023.

Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

JEE Main 2023 session 1 exam was conducted from 24 January to 1 February 2023. NTA (National Testing Agency) have already released the results of the paper 1 and paper 2 exams on the official website of the exam. The students can check their results online at jeemain.nta.in. The Registration link for the session 2 exams has been made available on the website. The fresh and already registered session 1 candidates can fill out the form for session 2.

Exam Overview

By- Akanksha Yadav

About JEE Main 2023:

JEE Main 2023 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year. The conducting body has announced the phase 1 and phase 2 exam dates. Phase 1 of the exam was conducted from 24 January to 1 February 2023. The results of the same were released on the official website on 28 February 2023. The application form for the April session was made available on the website on 14 February. The last date for registration is 12 March 2023. No JEE Main 2023 applications will be accepted after 12 March so the students who are planning to appear for the April session of the exam can register themselves now on the website ie jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main exam is conducted for the students to get admission into various UG engineering courses across various IITs, NITs, and other Government Funded and Government aided colleges. The students who are interested in taking JEE exam should apply for the exam by filling out the application form on the official website at the mentioned time. For other JEE Main 2023-related information, the students can read the complete article below.

Exam Pattern

What is the JEE Main 2023 exam pattern?

The students who are going to sit for the JEE Main 2023 exam can check the below-mentioned exam pattern for a better understanding of the examination. JEE Main 2023 will be conducted in various modes for different courses:

 
Course/Programme Test Type/Subjects Included
B.E./B.Tech. Online, as a computer-based test
B.Arch. Part-I: Mathematics and Part-II: Aptitude Test in Online mode
Part-III: Drawing Test in Offline mode
B.Planning Part-I: Mathematics, Part-II: Aptitude Test, and Part-III: Planning Based Questions in Computer-based Test (CBT) mode only

The other important information related to JEE Main 2023 exam is given below.

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in paper 1 and paper 2 of the exam. Drawing is a subjective type of paper.
  • The questions in both papers will be asked from below-mentioned subjects.
    • Paper-I: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
    • Paper-II: Aptitude Test, Mathematics, and Drawing
  • The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes.
  • For every correct answer, 4 marks will be given while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. For drawing, two questions will be asked for 100 marks.
  • The JEE Main 2023 exam can be given in 13 different languages, including English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Odiya, and Urdu.

The section-wise exam pattern for paper 1:

 
Subjects Section A Section B Marks
Mathematics 20* 10* 100
Physics 20* 10* 100
Chemistry 20* 10* 100
Total 90 300

The section-wise Exam Pattern for JEE Main 2023 Paper 2 (B.Arch):

 
Subjects Questions Marks
Mathematics 20* 10* 100
Aptitude Test 50 200
Drawing 2 100
Total 82 400

The section-wise exam pattern for JEE Main 2023 paper - II (B.Planning):

Subjects Questions Marks
Mathematics 20* 10* 100
Aptitude Test 50 200
Drawing 25 100
Total 105 400
 

Eligibilty

What is the eligibility required for JEE Main 2023 exam?

The eligibility criteria for the exam are provided below for the candidates.

  • There is no age limit specified by the NTA however it is important to note that the majority of the participating colleges, such as the IITs, NITs, GFTIs, etc. have prescribed age limits.
  • The student should have qualified for his/her 10+2 or any other equivalent examination in the year 2021 or 2022 or if he/she is appearing for the exam in 2023, can also apply for the entrance examination.
  • The student can appear 6 times for the entrance exam for 3 consecutive years after clearing his/her class 12th exam.

The mandatory subjects list is given below for admission into various courses through JEE Main.

B.Tech/B.E.- Physics, and mathematics as mandatory subjects along with one of the subjects such as chemistry/biology/biotechnology/technical vocational subjects.

B.Arch.: Mathematics, physics and chemistry

B.Planning: Mathematics

Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) students:

  • The student must specify the type and percentage of their disability accurately in the online form for JEE Main 2023.
  • The student who has a disability that exceeds the 39% mark has the discretion of opting for a scribe or a reader. He/she can submit the request to the centre superintendent for the same.
  • Once the request is made, the centre superintendent will identify the scribe/reader. The student would be permitted to meet the scribe one day prior to the JEE Main 2023 examination, to verify the scribe's suitability.

Exam Syllabus

What is the syllabus of JEE Main 2023 exam?

The students should check the syllabus of the exam before the exam as this will help them better understand the questions asked in the paper. For the student's use, the syllabus is given below. They can check them below. 

1) JEE Main 2023 Syllabus for Mathematics: Sequence and Series, Matrices and Determinants, Differential Equations, Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Induction, Binomial Theorem and its simple applications, Limit, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning.

2) JEE Main 2023 Physics Syllabus: Physics and Measurement, Thermodynamics, Rotational Motion, Laws of Motion, Electronic Devices, Oscillations and Waves, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction, and Alternating Currents, Optics, Electrostatics, Kinematics, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Kinetic Theory of Gases, etc.

3) JEE Main 2023 Syllabus Chemistry:

  • Physical Chemistry: Core and Basic concepts in Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, States of Matter, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, etc.
  • Organic Chemistry: Purification and characterization of Organic compounds, Chemistry in everyday life, Organic Compounds containing Halogens, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry, etc.
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties, Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals), D and F block elements, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrogen, Block Elements - group 13 to group 18 elements, etc.

4) JEE Main 2023 Syllabus Aptitude: Awareness of places, persons, buildings, and materials; texture and objects related to Architecture; visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings; visualizing different sides of 3D objects; mental ability; analytical reasoning; colour texture, contrast, and harmony; building forms and elements; 3D-perception, and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects.

5) JEE Main 2023 Syllabus for Drawing: Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes & patterns in pencil, Transformation of forms in both 2D and 3D union, Elevation and 3D views of objects rotation, Development of Surfaces and Volumes, Generation of Plan, Creating 2D & 3D compositions using given shapes and forms, and Sketching of activities of urban scenes from memory.

Result & Counselling

JEE Main 2023 results:

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2023 results on the official website. The JEE Main 2023 results for all the programs, B.Tech., B.E., B.Arch, and B.Planning, are announced separately. The result will be compiled and normalized for all the sessions once the exam is complete.

JEE Main 2023 counselling:

The students who successfully qualify for the JEE Main 2023  will be called to participate in the counselling rounds. The students can take admission into any of the institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs for the B.E, B.Tech, B.Planning, and other offered courses, based on their respective All India Ranking (AIR).

The student should fulfil the eligibility requirements of the institute/college in order to get admission into that college. 

The admission process for each institute varies from college to college. Hence, the student should visit the JoSAACSAB or the concerned state university website for updates regarding counselling. Before applying for counselling, it is important for the students to understand the important stages needed during the process. The important stages are given below.

Seat Allocation Procedure: The students are given admission by following the JEE Main 2023 seat allocation procedure. They will be given seats based on their AIR ranks, as well as their choice of courses. To choose a program, the student has to visit the concerned institute's website regularly and make their choices within the stipulated time.

Document Verification: The document verification process is an important part of the JEE Main counselling. Through this stage, the authorities check the below-listed particulars.

  • Identification
  • Age
  • Qualifying examination
  • State of eligibility,
  • Category and disability (if any)
 

Registration & Application Process

The registration process for JEE Main 2023 exam:

The applicants can pay the application fee through online payment gateways such as credit cards, debit cards, net banking, or UPI to complete the application process. The step-by-step process on how to apply for JEE Main 2023 is given below for the students.

  • First, go to the official website of the exam and register yourself on the site. Once the registration is done, you'll get a user id and password on your registered email id and mobile number.
  • Now login with your username and password on the website.
  • Now click on the application form and fill it in with all the necessary information.
  • Upload the important documents and images asked in the application form. 
  • Now cross-check the information you've filled in the exam to make sure that the information provided in the form is correct.
  • Do the fee payment of the form.
  • Click on the submit button.
  • After the submission is done, take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.

What is the registration fee for JEE Main 2023 exam?

The registration fee applicable for JEE Main 2023 is given in the table below.

JEE Main 2023 Form Fees as per Category
JEE Main 2023 Test Papers Categories In India (Boys) In India (Girls) Outside India (Boys) Outside India (Girls)
Paper-I - Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) OR  General/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ Gen-EWS INR 650 INR 325 INR 3000 INR 1500
Paper-II - Architecture (B.Arch./B.Plan.) General/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ Gen-EWS INR 650 INR 325 INR 3000 INR 1500
Paper-I - Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) OR SC/ST/PwD/Transgender INR 325 INR 325 INR 1500 INR 1500
Paper-II - Architecture (B.Arch./B.Plan.) SC/ST/PwD/Transgender INR 325 INR 325 INR 1500 INR 1500
Both Paper-I - Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) AND Paper-II - Architecture (B.Arch./B.Plan.) General/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ Gen-EWS INR 1300 INR 650 INR 6000 INR 3000
Both Paper-I - Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) AND Paper-II - Architecture (B.Arch./B.Plan.) SC/ST/PwD/Transgender INR 650 INR 650 INR 3000 INR 3000

 

Exam Preparation Tips

How to prepare for JEE Main 2023 exam?

The aspirants can follow some of the tips mentioned below for preparing for the JEE Main 2023 exam:

  • You should know your syllabus thoroughly.
  • Always understand the exam pattern and the important topics of the exam.
  • Make a realistic timetable and map out a preparation plan
  • Invest in quality reference material and practice books. 
  • You should practice until you are perfect using mock tests and previous year's papers available.
  • Rest well and eat well. Your health is the most important.
  • Try to keep calm and focused while going for the exam on the day of the exam.

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