JEE Main & JEE Advanced 2026: Complete Guide to Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Strategy

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is India’s most competitive engineering entrance exam, conducted at two levels — JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Every year, over 12–15 lakh students appear for JEE to secure admission into top engineering institutions including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

If you are aspiring for a career in Engineering, Technology, AI, Robotics, or Research, the JEE exam is your gateway. This complete guide covers JEE Main & JEE Advanced 2025 — eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, dates, preparation tips, and more.

What is JEE?

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in two stages:

JEE Main

• Conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency)

• Admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs

• Qualifying exam for JEE Advanced

JEE Advanced

• Conducted by IITs

• Admission into IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)

JEE Main 2025 — Overview

JEE Advanced 2025 — Overview

Eligibility Criteria

JEE Main Eligibility

• Class 12 Passed/Appearing
• PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math)
• No age limit
• At least 75% marks (for NIT/IIIT admission)

JEE Advanced Eligibility

• Must qualify JEE Main
• Rank in Top 2.5 lakh candidates of JEE Main
• Class 12 passed in 2024 or 2025
• Max 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025

• MCQs + Numerical Value Questions

• Negative marking applies

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2025

Both Paper 1 & Paper 2 are compulsory.

Question Types Include:

• MCQs

• Multiple-correct type

• Integer-type

• Comprehension-linked questions

• Matrix match

JEE Advanced has no fixed pattern — designed to test analytical ability.

Syllabus for JEE (Main & Advanced)

Physics

• Mechanics

• Electrostatics

• Optics

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetism

• Modern Physics

Chemistry

Physical: Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry
Organic: Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules, Reactions
Inorganic: Coordination Compounds, P-Block, Metallurgy

Mathematics

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Coordinate Geometry

• Vectors

• Trigonometry

• Probability

JEE Advanced includes deeper conceptual questions than JEE Main.

JEE 2025 Important Dates (Tentative)

JEE Main 2025

JEE Advanced 2025

Admission Through JEE

JEE Main Score →

• NITs

• IIITs

• GFTIs

• State Engineering Colleges

• Private colleges accepting JEE Main score

JEE Advanced Score →

• 23 IITs (B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S. Programs)

How to Prepare for JEE 2025

1. NCERT First

Master NCERT Class 11 & 12.

2. Strengthen Concepts

Use standard books:

• H.C. Verma (Physics)

• O.P. Tandon / N. Awasthi (Chemistry)

• R.D. Sharma / Cengage (Maths)

3. Daily Mock Tests

Speed + accuracy + stamina = JEE success.

4. Solve Previous Year Papers

JEE repeats concepts frequently.

5. Revise Weekly

Short notes + formula revision.

6. Focus on Weak Areas

Maintain an error log.

Cut-off Trends

JEE Main Cut-off (Approx.)

• General: 90–92 percentile

• OBC: 72–75

• SC: 50–55

• ST: 40–45

JEE Advanced Cut-off (Approx.)

• Varies each year

• Based on exam difficulty

Why JEE Is Important

• Entry to India’s top engineering colleges

• Leads to careers in Engineering, Technology, AI, Robotics, Research

• Opens opportunities for higher studies globally

• Higher salary packages

• Builds problem-solving & analytical skills

Conclusion

The JEE Main & Advanced 2025 exams are gateways to India’s most prestigious engineering institutes. With strong preparation, clarity of concepts, and consistent practice, students can achieve top ranks and build successful careers in engineering and technology.

Start early. Practice hard. Stay consistent.
Your IIT/NIT dream is achievable!