What is JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced is one of the toughest exams in India. Over 2.24 lakh students take it every year with only 20,000 getting a rank. JEE (Joint Entrance Exam), an all India common entrance exam for engineering, is held in two stages:
- JEE Main
- JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is the second stage of the Joint Entrance Examination. You are eligible to take JEE Advanced only if you clear the cut-off for JEE Main.
This examination will form the basis for admission to various bachelor’s degree programmes in IITs. IIT Kanpur is to conduct the JEE Advanced 2019 examination for admission to 23 IITs for 12,428 seats, which include Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad. From 2018, the IITs will also reserve special seats for female engineering aspirants.
Exam Pattern for JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced is probably the most unpredictable exam. The paper pattern is different every year with a different marking scheme, hence students should go through previous years' papers to get a fair idea.
Looking at the previous years' papers, we have identified certain trends, however they are subject to change. JEE Advanced usually consists of two papers of 3 hours each. The marks however, vary.
Here are the types of questions asked in JEE Advanced over the years:
Single choice MCQs
Multiple correct MCQs
Integer answer type questions
Matrix match type
Passage comprehension type
Here's a paper pattern analysis that might help you identify a trend.
Find out which colleges participate in the JEE Advanced admission process.
How to apply
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Advanced
Age:
General category candidates must have been born on or after 1st October, 1994.
SC, ST and PWD candidates must have been born on or after 1st October, 1989.
Performance in JEE Main:
You should be among the top 2,20,000 candidates (all categories included) in JEE Main.
Reservation:
50.5% candidates are selected from the General category.
27% will be chosen from OBC-NCL, 15% from SC, 7.5% from ST and 3% from PwD category.
Year of passing 12th standard or equivalent exam:
You must have passed Class 12th or any equivalent qualifying examination in 2018 or 2019 (provided the results are declared before 15th June 2019).Number of attempts:
You can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of 2 consecutive years.Earlier Admission at IITs or ISM:
You are ineligible for JEE Advanced if you have taken or accepted admission by paying the fees at any of the IITs or ISM in the past. You are also ineligible if your admission to any of the IITs was canceled in the past. However, if you have taken a ‘Preparatory Course’ one year prior to the exam in any IITs, you can apply for JEE Advanced.Registration for JEE Advanced
The online application procedure of JEE Advanced comprises of the following three simple steps:
Application Fees for JEE MAIN
| Fees for Examination Centres in India | |
| Female candidates | Rs. 1300 + GST |
| SC, ST and PwD candidates | Rs. 1300 + GST |
| All other candidates | Rs. 2600 + GST |
| Late fee | Rs. 500 |
| Fees for Examination Centres Outside India (SAARC Countries) | |
| All candidates | $160 |
| Late fee | $80 |
| Fees for Examination Centres Outside India (Non- SAARC Countries) | |
| All candidates | $300 |
| Late fee | $80 |
Important dates
Exam Dates for JEE MAIN
| Registration Deadlines | ||
| JEE Advanced 2019 Application Form | 2nd May 2019* | 11:59 PM |
| Registrations closes | 4th May 2019* | 11:59 PM |
| JEE Advanced Admit card will be available for download | 5th to 12th May 2019* | 10:00 AM on 5th May 9:00 AM on 12th May |
| Exam Dates | ||
| JEE Advanced 2019 exam - Paper 1 | 12th May 2019* | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| JEE Advanced 2019 Exam - Paper 2 | 12th May 2019* | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Result Dates | ||
|
Online display of ORS and scanned responses Request for review of scanned responses |
15th to 18th May 2019* | - |
| JEE Advanced Answer Key | 20th May 2019* | - |
| Collecting candidates' feedback on Answer Keys | 21st to 25th May 2019* | - |
| JEE Advanced Result declaration | 10th June 2019* | 00:00 AM |
| Date for online registration of the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) | 10th to 12th June 2019* | - |
| AAT exam date | 16th June 2019* | - |
| AAT result announcement date | 23rd June 2019* | - |
| Seat allotment | 25th June to 15th July 2019* | - |