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JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination β Advanced)
π· What is JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced is Indiaβs most competitive engineering entrance examination, conducted annually by one of the IITs (on a rotational basis).
It is the only gateway for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and some other top science institutes.
π― Purpose of JEE Advanced
- Admission to B.Tech / B.E / Dual Degree / Integrated M.Tech
- Entry into IITs
- Admission to IISc Bangalore (some programs)
- Admission to IISERs & IIST (selected programs)
π Exam Frequency
- Conducted once every year
- Usually held in MayβJune
- Two papers on the same day
π§ͺ Exam Structure
π Papers
- Paper 1
- Paper 2
π Both are compulsory
β±οΈ Exam Details
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 Hours per paper
- Total Time: 6 Hours
- Language: English & Hindi
π§© Question Pattern (Variable Every Year)
- MCQs (single & multiple correct)
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
- Matrix match / paragraph-based
- Full, partial & negative marking (varies)
π JEE Advanced has no fixed pattern β adaptability is key.
π Syllabus
Based on Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
- Physics: Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic
- Mathematics: Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors
π§βπ Eligibility Criteria
β Qualification
- Must qualify JEE Main
- Only top ~2.5 lakh candidates are eligible
π Age Limit
- General/OBC: Born on or after 1 Oct 1999 (varies yearly)
- SC/ST/PwD: 5-year relaxation
π Attempts
- Maximum 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years
π Marks vs Rank (Approximate)
(Total marks vary each year)
π« IITs Through JEE Advanced
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Madras
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT BHU
- IIT Indore, Mandi, Gandhinagar, etc.
π Why JEE Advanced is Special
- Tests deep conceptual understanding
- Focuses on multi-concept problem solving
- Global recognition
- Entry to Indiaβs best engineering institutes
π Difficulty Level
- Very High
- Among the toughest UG exams globally
- Requires creativity, accuracy & stamina
π§ Preparation Strategy
- Strong foundation from Class 11 onwards
- Solve advanced-level problems
- Practice previous 15+ years JEE Advanced papers
- Analyze mistakes deeply
- Focus on quality over quantity
π JEE Advanced vs JEE Main
β Who Should Target JEE Advanced?
- Students aiming for IITs
- Those with strong conceptual clarity
- Students who enjoy challenging problems
- Research & innovation-focused aspirants
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