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Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency
National entrance examination conducted by the NTA for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs (B.Tech, B.E, B.Arch) across NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Joint Entrance Examination (Main).
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by National Testing Agency.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 marks | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -1 mark (applicable to both MCQs and Numerical questions) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Joint Entrance Examination (Main).
Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or top 20 percentile in respective state/national board.
No upper age limit for JEE (Main/Advanced) as notified by NTA/JAB. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the qualifying years.
JEE Main: Up to 3 consecutive years from passing Class 12. JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years.
Under the National Education Policy, Joint Entrance Examination (Main) question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by National Testing Agency.
Candidates qualifying in Joint Entrance Examination (Main) are allocated seats via Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) / Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
Verified IITs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, and Central Universities that officially allocate seats through this examination.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Centrally funded technical institute of national importance established under the NIT Act, 2007, offering undergraduate B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering education.
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
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