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Joint Entrance Examination Main
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National entrance examination used for admission to participating undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programs.
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Physics and Mathematics with other subjects as prescribed Eligibility to appear and admission eligibility can differ. Verify the current NTA bulletin and the target institute/counselling authority.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
Joint Entrance Examination Main overview
Subjects
Eligibility and admission distinction
PreparationPlan
How to verify the current cycle
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
How often. Twice a year (January and April sessions).
Format. Computer-based.
Conducted by. National Testing Agency (NTA).
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Where the score is used
Courses connected to this exam
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Joint Entrance Examination Main?
National entrance examination used for admission to participating undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programs.
Who can appear for Joint Entrance Examination Main?
Eligibility to appear and admission eligibility can differ. Verify the current NTA bulletin and the target institute/counselling authority.
Does qualifying Joint Entrance Examination Main guarantee admission?
No. Admission also depends on the target course and institution eligibility, score or rank, counselling, documents, category rules and seat availability for the current cycle.
What is Joint Entrance Examination Main used for?
B.Tech/B.E. admission at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and many state/private colleges; qualifier for JEE Advanced.
Who is eligible to appear for Joint Entrance Examination Main?
12th with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is Joint Entrance Examination Main held, and in what format?
Twice a year (January and April sessions). Computer-based.
Who conducts Joint Entrance Examination Main?
National Testing Agency (NTA).