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The JEE Advanced exam is widely recognized as one of the most challenging exams in the world. However, it is worth investigating to what extent the toughness of the exam is dependent on the organizing institute. In this regard, it is essential to examine the role of the IIT that is responsible for conducting the exam and understand how it affects the exam's difficulty level. Additionally, let's check here which IIT will be conducting JEE Advanced in the future.

JEE Advanced Organising Institute

JEE Advanced Organising Institute & Year Wise Exam Difficulty Level

JEE Advanced Organising Institute: JEE Advanced is an entrance exam for admission to the undergraduate programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Following the rotation pattern, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. The official JEE Advanced website is jeeadv.ac.in. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, formerly known as IIT JEE, has a rich history dating back to 1961. Over the years, the exam has undergone several changes in its nomenclature and format. Also, JEE Advanced is considered one of the toughest exams in the world. In 2013, the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) was renamed JEE (Main), and IIT-JEE was renamed JEE (Advanced). This led to the JEE (Main) becoming the screening exam for JEE (Advanced). In 2018, JEE (Advanced) was transitioned from a pen-and-paper-based exam to a computer-based test mode.

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In this article, we will try to understand what pattern is followed by the IITs to conduct the JEE Advanced exam annually, the difficulty level of the exam over the years, and whether or not the conducting IIT impacts the JEE Advanced difficulty level.

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Which IIT Will Conduct JEE Advanced 2025?

IIT Kanpur will hold JEE Advanced 2025. The last time IIT Kanpur conducted JEE Advanced was in 2018.

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced whenever IIT Kanpur conducted the exam:

IIT Kanpur has conducted JEE Advanced in 2011 and 2018 and is next conducting it in 2025. The difficulty level of the exam in 2011 and 2018 was as follows:

Year

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced when IIT Kanpur conducted the exam

2011

Moderate

2018

Tougher than 2017

2025

will be available here

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JEE Advanced Organising Body: Pattern Followed

The exam is organized by one of the seven zonal IITs, namely IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati, on a round-robin rotation pattern. In this pattern, the 7 IITs are arranged in a rational order to conduct JEE Advanced, and the rotation is usually from the top to the bottom of the list and then starting again at the top of the list and so on. It is essentially a way of "taking turns" to conduct the exam. The Joint Admission Board (JAB) guides the exam.

Check the table below to understand the pattern in which IITs hold JEE Advanced exam:

Year

JEE Advanced Organising Body

2006

IIT Kharagpur

2007

IIT Bombay

2008

IIT Roorkee

2009

IIT Guwahati

2010

IIT Madras

2011

IIT Kanpur

2012

IIT Delhi

2013

IIT Delhi

2014

IIT Kharagpur

2015

IIT Bombay

2016

IIT Guwahati

2017

IIT Madras

2018

IIT Kanpur

2019

IIT Roorkee

2020

IIT Delhi

2021

IIT Kharagpur

2022

IIT Bombay

2023

IIT Guwahati

2024

IIT Madras

2025

IIT Kanpur

2026

IIT Roorkee - expected

2027

IIT Delhi - expected

Going by the pattern above, each IIT gets to conduct JEE Advanced after 7 years.

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IIT Roorkee will hold JEE Advanced 2026 if the pattern continues to be followed by JAB. The last time IIT Roorkee conducted JEE Advanced was in 2019.

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced whenever IIT Roorkee conducted the exam:

IIT Roorkee has conducted JEE Advanced in 2008 and 2019 and will next conduct it in 2026. The difficulty level of the exam in 2008 and 2019 was as follows:

Year

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced when IIT Roorkee conducted the exam

2008

Moderate

2019

Moderate

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Which IIT Will Conduct JEE Advanced 2027?

Q:   What is JEE Advanced 2025 exam date?
A:

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be held ion May 18. JEE Advanced 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. JEE Main 2025 qualified candidates who achieve rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates could apply for JEE Advanced exam. Candidates can appear in JEE Advanced two consecutive times. JEE Advanced 2025 will be held in CBT mode and there will be 2 papers. Each paper will have 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Candidates had to attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IITs.

Q:   Is watch allowed in JEE Advanced exam centre?
A:

No. A watch timer of 3 hours will be available on the computer screen of all the candidates to monitor thir exam timing. A candidate cannot carry or wear a atch inside the exam hall. Also, candidates cannot carry mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones,  microphones, pagers, health bands or any other electronic gadgets, any printed/blank/hand written paper, log tables, writing pads, scales, eraser,  geometry/pencil-boxes, pouches, calculators, pen drives, electronic pens/Scanner, wallets, handbags, camera, goggles or similar such items.

Q:   In how many cities will JEE Advanced exam be held?
A:

JEE Advanced 2025 will be held in 222 cities in India and 2 foreign centres.

IIT Delhi will hold JEE Advanced 2027 if the pattern continues to be followed by JAB. The last time IIT Delhi conducted JEE Advanced was in 2020.

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced whenever IIT Delhi conducted the exam:

IIT Delhi has conducted JEE Advanced in 2012, 2013 and 2020 and will next conduct it in 2027. The difficulty level of the exam in 2012, 2013 and 2020 was as follows:

Year

Difficulty level of JEE Advanced when IIT Delhi conducted the exam

2012

Easier than 2011

2013

Tougher than 2012

2020

Moderate to Difficult

Also Read: Difference Between JEE Main and JEE Advanced Syllabus: Comparison and Analysis

Which IIT Sets the Toughest JEE Advanced Paper?

It is important to note that JEE Advanced paper is not set by a single IIT, but rather by experts from multiple institutes. 

Although IIT Guwahati has been regarded as the institute that sets the toughest JEE Advanced paper, this perception is not entirely accurate. In 2016, IIT Guwahati conducted the exam and that year's paper was deemed challenging and controversial. However, when IIT Guwahati held JEE Advanced in 2023, there were no reports of an unusually difficult paper. Therefore, it is not possible to anticipate the difficulty level of JEE Advanced based on the conducting IIT.

Year Wise Difficulty Level of JEE Advanced (2010-2023)

Check the table below to know the difficulty level of JEE Advanced exam from 2016 to 2023:

Year

Difficulty level

JEE Advanced Organising IIT

2010

Moderate

IIT Madras

2011

Moderate

IIT Kanpur

2012

Tougher than 2011

IIT Delhi

2013

Moderate

IIT Delhi

2014

Moderate

IIT Kharagpur

2015

Difficult

IIT Bombay

2016

Difficult

IIT Guwahati

2017

Moderate

IIT Madras

2018

Togher than 2017

IIT Kanpur

2019

Togher than 2018

IIT Roorkee

2020

Moderate

IIT Delhi

2021

Moderate

IIT Kharagpur

2022

Moderate and lengthy

IIT Bombay

2023

Moderate

IIT Guwahati

2024

Easy

IIT Madras

To summarise, it is important for candidates to bear in mind the following key points:

  • Firstly, it is worth noting that the perceived difficulty level of any exam is subjective and varies from person to person. What may be considered challenging for one individual may be deemed moderate by another, depending on the level of preparation for the exam.
  • Secondly, it is important to understand that the difficulty level of the JEE Advanced paper is not influenced by the conducting IIT. This factor is independent of the exam's difficulty level.
  • Thirdly, it is important to recognise that the difficulty level of the JEE Advanced paper is not constrained by any particular trend over the years. The perceived difficulty level of the exam is based on the opinions of experts and the perceptions of students. The level of difficulty of the exam will always be determined by the level of preparation of the students taking the exam.

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Q:   Which IIT will conduct JEE Advanced 2025?
A:

IIT Kanpur will conduct JEE Advanced 2025 exam in May 2025. The exam is conducted by any one of the 7 IITs namely IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Roorkee or Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, under the aegis of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). Each IIT gets chance to conduct JEE Advanced exam on rotation basis.

Q:   What is the GATE closing time of the JEE Advanced exam centre?
A:

The main entrance of the JEE Advanced examination centre will be closed at 9 am for Paper 1 and at 2:30 pm for Paper 2.

Q:   Do I need to follow any dress code at the JEE Advanced exam centre?
A:

Yes, as per the official instructions of JEE Advanced, candidates are advised NOT to wear charm/taweez, items containing metals such as ring, bracelet, earrings, nose pin, chain/necklace, pendant, badge,  brooch, clothes with big buttons. They are also advised to wear open footwear like chappals and sandals.

Q:   Is the JEE Advanced exam held outside India too?
A:

Yes, JEE Advanced 2025 will be held in 2 fireign cities - Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu. The JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be held across 222 cities in India.

Q:   How can I check JoSAA 2025 seat allocation dates?
A:
  • Keep an eye on the "News & Events" section of the JoSAA website. They will announce the important dates, including the schedule for the seat allocation process, once the official notification regarding JoSAA 2025 is released (expected in June 2025).
  • You can refer to the previous year's JoSAA schedule for reference.For instance, in 2024, the seat allocation rounds typically happened between the first week of June and the second week of July.
  • Trustworthy educational portals and websites often compile important exam dates and schedules. These websites usually update the information based on official announcements.
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