JEE Main 2022: Exam Dates (Revised), Admit Card (Soon), Syllabus, Question Papers

NTA will start JEE Main session 2 registration anytime soon. JEE Main 2022 application form for the session 1 exam has been closed. JEE Main 2022 exam date had been rescheduled by the NTA for both sessions. The revised JEE Main 2022 dates for session 1 exam are June 20 to 29 and for session 2, the dates are July 21 to 30.  The exam will be held in online mode as a Computer Based Test in 501 cities across the country and in 25 cities outside India.

NTA JEE Main 2022 exam will have three papers, Paper 1 for admission to BE/BTech course, Paper 2A for BArch admission and Paper 2B for BPlan course admission. All three papers will be of three hours duration and will have multiple choice (MCQ) and integer value (Numerical Value Answer) type questions. Paper 1 will have a total of 90 questions while Paper 2A and 2B will have 82 and 105 questions respectively. 

JEE Main 2022 syllabus for Paper 1 includes classes 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For Paper 2A, questions will be asked from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing while for Paper 2B questions will be from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. More details about exam pattern, JEE Main previous year papers and admission process can be checked here.

Latest Update: JEE Main session 2 registration likely to begin soon

What is NTA JEE Main Exam?

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), also known as JEE Main, is the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to shortlist candidates for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses at the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). JEE Main also serves as the qualifying exam for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs). National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam every year in multiple sessions. The exam is conducted in 13 languages across all the states of India and several countries outside the country.

What's New in JEE Exam 2022

NTA has introduced some major changes in JEE Mains 2022. Check out the new changes in the exam.

• 75 per cent criteria removed from class 12
• Number of attempts reduced to two
• Negative marking in numerical value questions
• Choices of exam cities will be available as per the registered address
• Exam duration for PwD candidates increased to four hours
• Candidates to get result/scorecard on mobile

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Candidates can check here all the important information related to the exam like the official website, mode of the exam, application fees, number of questions etc.

JEE Main 2022 Important Dates

Candidates can check here all the JEE Mains 2022 dates for all events including the application form, admit card, answer key, and result as announced by the NTA.

JEE Main Application Form 2022

JEE Main 2022 registration for session 2 will start soon. JEE Main 2022 application form for the session 1 exam has been closed. The process of filling the application form is online. At the time of filling the JEE Mains 2022 registration form, candidates need to upload scanned images of photos, signatures, educational certificates, and documents about reservation benefits. Documents required for JEE Mains 2022 form include a scanned image of a photo, signature and category certificate (if applicable). Candidates can check here the details about application fees, specifications of images to be uploaded and the procedure of filling JEE Mains 2022 application form.

How to Fill JEE Mains Form 2022

Step 1- Open the official website

Step 2- Click on the “JEE Main 2022 Registration” link

Step 3- Fill in the required details and click on the “Submit” button to complete the registration

After the completion of JEE Main registration process, candidates will receive an email and message in their registered email ID and mobile phone number with details of the application form number and password. Candidates will need to keep safe/save the details of registration.

Step 4- After completion of registration, candidates will be redirected to the page of filling the detailed application form. In this step, candidates have to provide details of educational qualification, parents' details, address of communication and permanent address, and exam centre preference.

Step 5- Upload scanned images of passport size photographs and signature

Step 6- Pay the application fee

Step 7- The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.

Candidates need to download the filled application form and take its printout. It is advised that candidates keep safe the print copy of the application form until the completion of the admission process.

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JEE Mains 2022 Syllabus

NTA has released JEE Mains 2022 syllabus pdf for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can check here JEE Mains syllabus 2022 by NTA to know the topics which are covered in the exam. JEE Main 2022 syllabus of Paper 1 and Paper 2 is different and includes distinct subject combinations. Important chapters of JEE Mains 2022 syllabus with weightage can be checked in the table below.

JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern

NTA has released the exam pattern of JEE Mains 2022. Candidates can check here the detailed exam pattern to know the total number of questions, type of questions, mode of exam, duration of the exam, total marks and marking scheme. Candidates must know the exam pattern of JEE Main to make an effective strategy of preparation and taking the test.

JEE Main 2022 Preparation Tips

Cracking the exam like JEE Main requires dedication, determination and planning. Thus, it is advised that students must have a preparation plan to crack JEE Main 2022. The syllabus of JEE Main is vast and can be covered only when studied in a planned manner. It is advised that students make a JEE Main timetable for preparation and study as per the time to complete the syllabus. Also, the selection of the right books, analysis of previous year's question papers and solving mock test papers will help students to prepare effectively. Revision is also as important as studying a topic regularly. Students can check below detailed JEE Main preparation tips and the list of most important chapters for the exam.

Understand JEE Main Syllabus and Pattern: It is very much important to know what needs to be studied. The syllabus of JEE Main 2022 is vast and includes class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Also, the pattern of the exam has to be kept in mind while preparing for the exam to know what type of questions will be asked and the time available to complete the paper.

Refer to previous year's JEE Main question papers: Previous year's papers are a great source of information. They will help students in understanding the difficulty level of exams and the subject-wise weightage of topics.

Prepare a timetable for study: Studying as per the timetable can help in covering the syllabus in a planned manner. It is highly advised that students make a JEE Main preparation timetable with at least two to three hours for all three subjects and one hour for revision.

Regular Study: As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, all chapters will only be covered if studied regularly daily. Regularity is very important in clearing the JEE Main 2022.

Revision: Revision is as important as studying a topic. If students are not revising what they study, there are possibilities that they will not be able to recall it at the time of examinations.

Mock Test Paper: Solve mock test papers regularly. It is advised that students solve chapter-wise mock papers on completion of a chapter and full-length mock test papers after the completion of the entire syllabus.

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Most Important Chapters for JEE Main 2022

Best Books for JEE Main 2022 Preparation

Selecting the right books for JEE Main preparation is one of the most important parts of clearing the exam. There are plenty of books available in the market and each claims to be the best book for JEE Main preparation. It is advised that students consult their teachers and friends before purchasing any book for JEE Main. Students can also get information from the internet on which book is best for JEE Mains preparation. Students are provided here with some best-recommended books for JEE Main, which can be a great source of learning in clearing the exam.

JEE Main Mock Test 2022

The NTA has released the official JEE Mains 2022 mock test free online on the website nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can practice NTA JEE Main mock tests online for free. The level of mock tests available in the NTA portal is exactly similar to the JEE Main exam which helps in evaluating one performance and preparation for the exam in a real manner.

Steps to take the online JEE Main 2022 Mock Test at NTA’s website are given below:

Step-1: Visit the official website of NTA

Step-2: Navigate to the “Mock Test” link given at the top of the homepage

Step-3: Submit the required credentials and agree to the instructions

Step-4: On successful submission of the correct credentials, candidates can begin JEE Main 2022 Mock test online

JEE Main 2022 Answer Key

The answer key of JEE Main 2022 will be released by the NTA within a few days of the conclusion of the exam. As the exam will be held in multiple sessions, NTA will release the answer key separately for all sessions after the exam. JEE Main 2022 answer key will be available online on the official website. Correct answers to all the questions asked in JEE Main 2022 paper will be provided in the answer key. Along with the answer key, NTA will also release a candidate response sheet. Candidates will be required to log in using their application form number and password/date of birth for checking the answer key.

The NTA will first release the provisionalJEE Main answer key that will be open for challenges. Candidates having objections to any answer in the provisional JEE Main answer key can challenge it online from the official website. The NTA will review the challenges and then release the final answer key. The JEE Main final answer key is unchallengeable and is final in all respect. The result of JEE Main is calculated using the final answer key.

JEE Main Result 2022

The NTA will release JEE Main 2022 result online separately for all sessions. The final result will be declared after JEE Main session 2 exam and will have details of the candidate's All India Rank and JEE Main cut-off.

To check theJEE Main result, candidates will have to log in on the official website using their application form number and password/date of birth. Details about the percentile score of subjects and aggregate percentile score will be mentioned in the result. Candidates have to download and take a printout of their scorecard as it is required at the time of the counselling and admission process.

How to Check JEE Main Result 2022

• Open the official website
• Click on JEE Main Result link
• Login using application number and date of birth/password
• Result/Scorecard will be displayed on the screen
• Download the result copy and take its printout

JEE Main 2022 Toppers
The toppers of JEE Main 2022 will be announced along with the declaration of results. Candidates can however check below previous year's toppers. Also provided are the topper interviews which can be useful in getting insights about JEE Main preparation tips by toppers.

JEE Main Cutoff

The NTA will announce JEE Main 2022 cutoff along with the announcement of session 2 results. JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced. JEE Main cutoff will be different for various categories.

Candidates must note that there are NO minimum marks or cutoffs which students need to obtain for passing JEE Main exam. The score that candidates get in JEE Main decides the All India Rank and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is purely based on the All India Rank. The JEE Main cutoff is only for appearing in JEE Advanced.

JEE Main Cutoff Trends

JEE Main Counselling 2022

The counselling process for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is organised by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Candidates who will appear in JEE Main 2022 and obtain a score have to register for JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates who appear in JEE Advanced also need to register for JoSAA 2022 counselling for admission to IIITs. The process of registration is done online and the allotment of seats is based on the All India Rank of candidates. Candidates can check here the participating institutes of JoSAA 2022 counselling.

JEE Main Participating Institutes

The participating institutes of JEE Main are the colleges that participate in the JoSAA counselling for admission in various Engineering, Architecture and Planning courses. Besides JEE Main participating institutes, many colleges offer admission based on the scores of JEE Main but are not a part of JoSAA. Such institutes organise their counselling process for admission.

There are a total of 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 19 other GFTIs that participate in JoSAA counselling. The number of seats in these institutes can be checked below. Other institutes which offer admission based on JEE Main scores are from the states which do not conduct their entrance exams for engineering admission and include U.P., Bihar, M.P., Delhi, among others.

JEE Main Participating Institutes