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NTA JEE Main - 10 things to know with detail

• JEE Main is a national level engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs in NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions.
• The exam is conducted twice a year in January and April in online mode (Computer Based Test).
• The JEE Main consists of two papers - Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech courses and Paper 2 for B.Arch and B.Planning courses. Candidates can opt for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both as per their choice.
• The exam pattern for Paper 1 consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject carries equal weightage with 20 questions from each subject.
• Paper 2 consists of Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test for B.Arch courses and Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Questions for B.Planning courses.
• The exam duration is 3 hours for Paper 1 and 3 hours for Paper 2. There is a provision of extra time for PwD candidates.
• The JEE Main exam is conducted in multiple shifts over a period of several days, and the final scores are normalized based on the difficulty level of different shifts to ensure fairness in the evaluation process.
• The exam is highly competitive, with lakhs of students appearing for it every year. The cutoff marks vary from year to year and depend on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats.
• JEE Main scores are used for admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other engineering institutions across India. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to the prestigious IITs.
• To prepare for JEE Main, candidates are advised to follow a systematic study plan, practice previous years' question papers, and take mock tests to assess their preparation level. Coaching institutes and online study materials are also available to help candidates prepare effectively for the exam.