JEE Main is the gateway to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs). The paper tests Class 11–12 PCM at application level — not rote memorisation, but concept understanding and numerical problem solving.
90
Questions
300
Total Marks
180 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Admission To
NITs, IIITs, CFTIs; Qualifies for JEE Advanced (IIT admission)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 100 | 33% | Hard |
| Chemistry | 100 | 33% | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 100 | 33% | Very Hard |
Key Facts
- ▸90 questions, 300 marks, 180 minutes
- ▸Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics (30Q each)
- ▸Each subject: 20 MCQ (±4/−1) + 10 Integer type (attempt any 5, +4 no negative)
- ▸Conducted 2–3 times a year; best of all attempts counts
- ▸Top 2.5 lakh qualify for JEE Advanced (IIT seats)
- ▸Percentile-based scoring across sessions
Subject-wise Syllabus & Notes
Class 11–12 Physics — Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics
Physical World & Measurement
Read Notes →Kinematics
Read Notes →Laws of Motion
Read Notes →Work, Energy & Power
Read Notes →Rotational Motion & Rigid Bodies
Read Notes →Gravitation
Read Notes →Properties of Bulk Matter
Read Notes →Thermodynamics
Read Notes →Kinetic Theory of Gases
Read Notes →Oscillations & SHM
Read Notes →Waves
Read Notes →Electrostatics
Read Notes →Current Electricity
Read Notes →Magnetic Effects of Current
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Induction & AC
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Waves
Read Notes →Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
Read Notes →Wave Optics
Read Notes →Dual Nature & Photoelectric Effect
Read Notes →Atoms & Nuclei
Read Notes →Semiconductor Devices
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
Integer-type (numerical) questions carry no negative marking — never skip them. MCQs carry −1 for wrong answer. Maths speed is the biggest rank differentiator.
JEE Main Revision Notes
Chapter-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the JEE Main exam pattern?
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Exam — Mains (NTA)) has 90 questions over 180 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
Which streams does JEE Main cover on Aspirant Arcade?
Maths Stream (PCM). Questions are tuned to each stream's syllabus.
What does JEE Main lead to?
NITs, IIITs, CFTIs. Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA).
Is JEE Main preparation free?
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