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Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced
NameJoint Entrance Examination – Advanced
AcronymJEE-Advanced
TypeComputer-based test
AdministratorIndian Institutes of Technology
Skills testedPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Year started1960 (as IIT-JEE)
Duration6 hours (two papers)
Score validityOne year
RegionsIndia and overseas
LanguageEnglish, Hindi
PrerequisiteQualifying Joint Entrance Examination – Main
Websitejeeadv.ac.in

Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced. It is an annual academic examination held in India for admission to various undergraduate programs in engineering and architecture at the Indian Institutes of Technology and other premier institutions. The exam is organized by one of the IITs on a rotational basis under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board. Considered one of the most challenging entrance exams globally, it serves as the sole gateway for entry into the prestigious IITs.

Overview

The examination was originally established in 1960 as the IIT Joint Entrance Examination before being restructured into its current two-tier format. It is conducted after the Joint Entrance Examination – Main, which acts as a screening test. The responsibility for organizing the exam rotates annually among the older IITs, such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kharagpur. The test is renowned for its rigorous assessment of conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills, attracting over a hundred thousand candidates annually. The format and policies are overseen by the Joint Admission Board and the IIT Council.

Eligibility and registration

Candidates must first qualify in the Joint Entrance Examination – Main and be among the top rankers, typically the top 2,50,000, to be eligible to register. There are strict criteria regarding age, number of attempts, and performance in Class XII board examinations. Students must have passed their qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. The registration process is conducted online through the official portal, and candidates must choose their exam cities from a prescribed list. Specific relaxations are provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

Examination pattern

The exam is conducted as a computer-based test over two separate papers, each of three hours duration, usually held on the same day. Both papers are mandatory and cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in an integrated format. The question paper employs multiple question types, including Multiple-choice questions, Numerical answer type questions, and Matching list questions. The marking scheme is complex, often featuring full and partial marks for correct answers and negative marking for incorrect responses in certain sections. The papers are designed to test comprehension, reasoning, and analytical ability beyond rote learning.

Syllabus

The syllabus is broadly based on the topics covered in the National Council of Educational Research and Training curricula for Class XI and Class XII. For Physics, it includes Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics. The Chemistry section covers Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry, with emphasis on principles and applications. The Mathematics syllabus encompasses Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Trigonometry. The syllabus is intended to be comprehensive, ensuring a level playing field for students from different boards across India.

Results and ranking

Results are typically declared within a few weeks of the examination on the official website. Candidates are awarded an all-India rank based on the aggregate marks scored in both papers. Separate rank lists are prepared for different categories, including General category, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. These ranks are crucial for the subsequent Joint Seat Allocation Authority counseling process for seat allocation. The top rankers are often celebrated in national media, and many proceed to institutions like IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur.

Participating institutes

The primary participating institutes are all twenty-three Indian Institutes of Technology. Additionally, the exam score is used for admission to the Indian Institute of Science (for its Bachelor of Science program), the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, and the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology. Several other Government of India-funded technical institutes also accept ranks through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority process for a limited number of seats.

Category:Education in India Category:Standardized tests in India Category:Engineering education in India