Last Updated on September 28, 2021
IIT JEE is a topic of discussion for any aspiring engineer. Passing the exam is the dream of every applicant. However, only a few can. So, to help you, I’m here to share a comprehensive guide to IIT-JEE. This information will help you in the best way to reach your destination.
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What is the IIT JEE Exam?
IIT JEE is Joint – Entrance Examination for Architecture & Engineering Courses. The exam offers admission in IITs, NITs and other prestigious engineering colleges across India. IIT JEE proved to be a great opportunity for aspiring engineers. The exam provides the opportunity to the students to highlight their talent and knowledge with the IITs level.
The 3 phases of IIT JEE is Main, Advanced, and Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT).
IIT JEE Main Exam
The first step of IIT JEE is the Main examination. The exam is conducted in the online mode by NTA in the month of January and April. The NTA uses LAN instead of the Internet to conduct a safe and secure examination.
The further journey of the aspirants will only begin after the qualification in the Main examination. The scores in the Mains are the eligibility to move to the next phase i.e. Advanced.
IIT JEE Advanced Exam
JEE, Advanced is the second phase of the IIT JEE examination. The advanced exam is difficult than that of the main exam. This exam will be conducted in online mode.
JEE B Arch (AAT)
The exam is for the aspiring Architects. The exam will help you to pursue the Architecture courses from IITs. The candidates can give AAT exam once they will qualify the JEE Main and Advanced exam. However, there are only two IITs, which offer you the Architecture Courses through JEE B Arch. They are IIT Kharagpur and Roorkee.
IIT JEE Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria is an important factor to take care before appearing in the examination. The Nation Testing Agency has some guidelines for the eligibility criteria of the candidate. The candidate must go through these guidelines before applying for both the examination.
Mains Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality
- Date of Birth and Age Limit
- Year of Appearance in Class 12th or Equivalent Exam
- Names of Qualifying Exams
- of Subjects in Qualifying Exams
- of Attempts in Main
- Marks obtained in Qualifying Exams
Advanced Eligibility Criteria
- The Score in Main Exam
- Age Limit & Date of Birth
- Criteria for College Admission
- Names of Qualifying Exams
- Marks obtained in Qualifying Exams
- of Attempts in Advanced
IIT JEE Pattern of Exam
JEE, (Joint Entrance Examination) conducts two different papers for Engineering and Architecture respectively. I am providing you with a guide to differentiate both the papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2 based on their Exam Pattern.
Exam Pattern of Main (Paper 1)
- Paper 1
Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Physics | 30 | 120 |
Chemistry | 30 | 120 |
Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
Total | 90 | 360 |
- Paper 2
Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Mathematics | 30 | 120 |
Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
Drawing Test | 2 | 70 |
Total | 82 | 390 |
Exam Pattern of Advanced (Paper 2)
- Paper 1
Subjects | Sections | Questions | Total Marks | Marks/Question | Negative Marking |
Physics | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | -1 |
Chemistry | 2 | 8 | 32 | 4 | -2 |
Mathematics | 3 | 5 | 15 | 3 | -1 |
- Paper 2
Subjects | Sections | Questions | Total Marks | Marks/Question | Negative Marking |
Physics | 1 | 6 | 18 | 3 | -1 |
Chemistry | 2 | 8 | 32 | 4 | -2 |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
NOTE: Negative marking will be there in both exams. 1/4th marks will be deducted for each mark.
There are two different types of aspirants in the IIT JEE exam. The one who wants to give the Joint Entrance Test for Engineering and another who wants to give the Joint Entrance Test for Architecture.
How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2021
- Visit the official website of JEE Main 2021
- Click on ‘Download JEE Main 2021 admit card
- Enter your credentials including your application number, password, and security code
- After entering the above details, your admit card will be displayed
- Download, save and take a printout of the same
The admit card of JEE Main Exam 2021 contains the following details like name of the candidate, JEE Main 2021 test centre, exam date, exam shift etc. It’s important to note that the choice of cities for Centre, Date, Shift and Paper (Paper-1, Paper-2 or Paper-3) provided in the admit card cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Candidates are advised to check JEE Main 2021 admit card thoroughly for their Name, Paper, Date of Birth, Gender, Test Centre Name, City etc. In case of any discrepancy, students should immediately get in touch with JEE Main Secretariat for necessary action.
If candidates are unable to download admit card from the official website, candidates should call on the For Technical Support, contact following during working days between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Call Centre Numbers: 0120-6895200
Besides JEE Main 2021 admit card, students also need to carry the following to the exam centre:
- One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) should be taken for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at Centre during JEE (Main) Examination.
- Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired) – PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card
- PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwD category
JEE Main will now be conducted four times in a year by NTA. JEE Main application form 2021 is available from December 16 available in the online mode. Candidates who wish to appear must fill and submit their application form within the given time period.
How to Prepare for IIT-JEE Exams
1. Build your Concepts
- Read Books / Attend Class regularly
- Make notes / short notes properly.
- Revise and Practice Questions
- Build your Concepts and Confidence
- Mark Important Questions
2. Practice Strategy
- Solve examples
- Solve 300+ questions from each Chapter (Atleast)
- Practise JEE Mains / JEE Advanced , BITSAT Paper and Coaching Test Paper
- Practice Olympiad , KVPY Question Paper
- Prepare very well for JEE Advanced level problems.
3. Revision Strategy
- Solve Marked Questions
- Analyze your weakness
- Solve 30-40 questions in a fixed time interval
- Determine the strong section of the subject.
- Improve weakness
4. Join Test Series
- Scoring good marks , Try to maintain
- Scoring Less , Try to improve
- Target 25+ questions to solve
- Give Olympiad , KVPY and other exams.
Tips to Pass IIT JEE in One Sitting with Excellent Scores
- Know the syllabus and have a study plan ready.
- Understanding concepts and practice is the key.
- Avoid reading multiple books.
- Clear your doubts regularly.
- Revise, again and again.
- Solve previous years papers and online mock tests.
- Work smart, not just hard.
- When feeling low, talk to your parents or teachers.
- Get proper sleep, eat healthy.
- Be determined and stay positive.