IIT JEE Main 2025 Notification{OUT}, Schedule, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Apply Online
IIT JEE Main-2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date for Session 1 (January 2025) and Session 2 (April 2025). Candidates who are interested in appearing for this IIT JEE Mains 2025 prestigious engineering entrance exam can now access the JEE Main 2025 Application Form for Session 1 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can submit application forms from 28 October 2024 to 22 November 2024 (Up to 09:00 P.M.). The last date for submission of the application form is 22 November 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.). Below we are providing complete comprehensive information of JEE Main 2025, including the new exam pattern, eligibility criteria, reservation, and syllabus. Go through this article before apply online for IIT JEE Mains 2025.
Top Highlights of Jee Mains Exams 2025
Here is overview of IIT JEE Mains 2025 Examinations
| Name of the Particular | JEE Mains 2025 Exam Informations |
| Name of the Examination | JEE Main / Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2025 |
| Conducting Body | NTA – National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Category | UG Programmes in Engineering, Architecture, and Planning |
| Exam Mode | Session / Paper 1 & Paper 2 (B) – Online – Computer Based Test (CBT).
Session / Paper 2 (A) – Part 1 & Part 2 in CBT, Part 3 in Offline mode. |
| Exam Frequency | Twice in a year |
| JEE Main 2025 Exam Date | Session 1: Between 22nd Jan to 31st Jan 2025
Session 2: 2nd Week of April 2025 (Tentative) |
| Exam Medium / Language | Approximately 13 languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Assamese, Kannada, Odia, Marathi. |
| Duration of the Exam | 3 hours |
| Exam registration Fees | · Unreserved Category: Rs. 1000/- for Male & Rs. 800/- for Female
· Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL: Rs. 900/- for Male & Rs. 800/- for Female · SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Rs. 500/- for both Male & Female · Third Gender: Rs. 500/- |
| Total Questions in Exam | 90 Questions |
| NTA JEE Main Official Website | www.nta.ac.in, https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
IIT JEE Mains 2025 Important Events, Dates
In the following table, we provide information regarding important events, dates regarding Session-1 JEE(Main).
| Online Submission of Application Form | 28 October 2024 to 22 November 2024 (Up to 09:00 P.M.) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI | 22 November 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | By the First week of January 2025 |
| Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | 03 days before the actual date of the Examination |
| Date(s) of Examination | Between 22 January to 31 January 2025 |
| Centre, Date and Shift | As indicated on the Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
| Website(s) | www.nta.ac.in, https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
| Declaration of Result on the NTA website | By 12 February 2025 |
IIT JEE Mains 2025 Exam Duration
| Duration of Examination for each Session of JEE (Main) – 2025 |
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| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) or
Paper 2A (B.Arch.) or Paper 2B (B.Planning.) |
03 Hours |
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| B.Arch. & B.Planning (both) | 03 Hours 30 Minutes | ||
IIT JEE Mains Examinations Session1 Timings
|
Paper |
Subjects |
Section A |
Section B |
Mode of the Examination | Timing of the Examination (1ST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift | Second Shift | |||||
|
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) |
Mathematics | 20* | 05* |
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
09:00A.M. to 12:00 Noon |
03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| Physics | 20* | 05* | ||||
| Chemistry | 20* | 05* | ||||
| Total | 75 | |||||
|
Paper 2A (B. Arch.) |
Mathematics – Part I | 20* | 05* | Computer Based Test (CBT) mode except Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) mode, to be attempted on a drawing sheet of A4 size |
09:00A.M. to 12:00 Noon |
03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | |||||
| Drawing Test – Part III | 02 | |||||
| Total | 77 | |||||
|
Paper 2B (B. Planning) |
Mathematics – Part I | 20* | 05* |
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
|
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | |||||
| Planning – Part III | 25 | |||||
| Total | 100 | |||||
Details of Fee Payment for JEE (Main) – 2025
Candidate should pay for JEE (Main) – 2025 (through Credit Card /Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking/UPI) only.
| Exam Paper |
Type of Candidate |
Centres in India | Centres Outside
India |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech or Paper 2A: B. Arch or Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch
or Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning or Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning or Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning |
General/Gen- EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
|
SC/ST/PwD |
Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
|
Third Gender |
1000 |
5000 |
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How to Apply Online for JEE Main 2024
Step 1: Registration
Choose one of the following options to register:
- Login/create a DigiLocker account through the NAD portal
- Login/create an Academic Bank of Credits ID (ABC ID)
- Login with an Indian or Non-Indian Passport Number
- Login with a PAN Card Number
- Login with an Aadhaar Enrollment Number
Authentication at Exam Center: Choose one:
- Authenticate with Aadhaar Card
- Authenticate with a valid government photo ID
Complete the online form, set a password, select a security question, and submit. An application number will be generated for future use.
Step 2: Complete Application Form
Login with your Application Number and Password or DigiLocker/ABC ID to:
- Fill in personal details, select exam paper, choose cities, and provide education details
- Upload documents: photo, signature, and PwD certificate (if applicable)
Document Requirements:
- Recent photo (color or B&W), 80% face visible, white background: 10–200 kb (JPG/JPEG)
- Signature: 4–30 kb (JPG/JPEG)
- PwD certificate (if applicable): 50–300 kb (PDF)
Note: Ensure images are clear. Corrections may not be allowed later.
Step 3: Pay Application Fee
After completing Steps 1 and 2, pay the fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. GST and processing charges may apply.
A Confirmation Page will appear after successful payment. If not, contact the bank for payment issues or refunds.
Key Changes in JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern
The JEE Main 2025 Exam Pattern has undergone significant changes. This year, there will be no optional questions in Section B of each subject. Each paper will have fixed sections, and students are required to answer all questions in Section B, which now contains only 5 questions per subject. This adjustment aligns with the NTA’s goal of standardizing question requirements across subjects.
JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to apply for JEE Main 2025 must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for JEE Main 2025. However, candidates must check individual institutions’ age requirements.
- Year of Passing Class 12: Candidates must have completed their Class 12 exams in 2023, 2024, or be appearing in 2025. Those who passed Class 12 in 2022 or earlier, or are set to appear in 2026, are ineligible.
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent exam such as a two-year Pre-University exam.
- State Code of Eligibility: This code is based on the state in which the candidate completed their qualifying exam.
JEE Main 2025 Exam Structure and Syllabus
Examination Scheme
The JEE Main 2025 will be held in Computer-Based Mode for most sections:
- Paper 1 (BE/BTech): Covers Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry with a blend of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value-based questions.
- Paper 2A (BArch): Comprises Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and a Drawing Test on A4 paper.
- Paper 2B (BPlan): Includes Mathematics, an Aptitude Test, and a Planning-based section with MCQs.
Syllabus Overview
The syllabus aligns with NCERT content from Class 11 and 12 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. NTA will release the detailed syllabus PDF on jeemain.nta.nic.in alongside the exam notification.
JEE Main 2025 Application Process
To register for JEE Main 2025:
- Visit the official JEE Main website and choose a registration method (Aadhar, PAN, or Passport).
- Complete the form with personal details, upload required documents (photo, signature, category certificate), and pay the application fee online.
- Upon successful registration, candidates will receive a confirmation email with the application number.
JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
Once the application form is submitted, candidates can download their JEE Main Admit Card from the official site. The admit card includes details like exam date, center, and instructions.
JEE Main Mock Tests and Result
The NTA offers JEE Main mock tests free of charge on its site. After the exam, the JEE Main Answer Key and results will be released, allowing candidates to assess their performance.
Important Instructions IIT JEE Main-2025
- Candidates can apply for JEE {Main) – 2025 Session 1 through the “Online” mode only through the website
https:1/jeemain.nta.nic.in/ The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
- Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have filled more than one Application
- Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily
- Candidates must ensure that the e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own or Parents/Guardians’ only as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on the registered Mobile Number
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