Engineering has always been one of the prominent career choices for millions of students in India. They dedicate their two years of higher studies to science in order to get a precious seat in the prestigious engineering colleges across the country. To do so, they work hard consistently and prepare for one of the toughest entrance examinations – Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) that comprehensively tests their subject understanding and aptitude.
What is the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)?
Joint Entrance Examination, or commonly known as JEE, is the most renowned engineering entrance examination of the country. It is applicable for admissions in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and various other government-funded national or central institutes (CFTIs). It used to be managed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) until a new exam conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA) was formulated in the year 2018. JEE Main 2019 was the first entrance examination conducted by the NTA.
JEE Main at a Glance
JEE is conducted in two stages – JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main is the initial entrance examination that is applicable for direct admission in various CFTIs and NITs. Furthermore, it is also an eligibility test for the JEE Advanced. Candidates who qualify JEE Main can only appear for JEE Advanced to enter into the next round of admission process.
JEE Main 2020
JEE Main is conducted twice a year by NTA. The first session of the exam will be conducted in the month of January 2020 and then in the month of April 2020. The online application process for JEE Main 2020 will start from September 03, 2019 and forms will be made available only in the online mode. The last date to fill and submit the application form is 30 September 2019.
JEE Main 2020 Application Form
JEE Main 2020 application forms for the January exam session will be released on 3 September 2019. The forms would be made available online (only) and no offline forms would be accepted. Candidates can visit the official website of JEE and can fill their forms online. Candidates must register and submit their application forms before 30 September 2019. Candidates need to fill the same form for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Step 1: Registration
Candidates need to register on the official website by filling personal details like name, gender, date of birth, ID card details etc.
Step 2- Fill JEE Main 2020 Application Form
- In this step, candidates need to fill exam related details like the Paper they want to appear for, examination centre choice, preferred language etc.
- You also need to generate a password at this stage, which you will require to login into your account later
Step 3: Uploading the documents
Next step is to upload the documents in the prescribed size and format
Step 4: Pay JEE Main Application Fee
To complete the application process for JEE Main 2020, you need to pay the prescribed application fee
Step 5: Download the form
Check all the details, submit the form and take a printout of the same
Aadhaar Provision: Aadhaar card is one of the mandatory documents required for filling the JEE Main 2020 application form. It helps the NTA to cross-check details filled in by the candidate. Candidates are required to furnish details like Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and gender in the application form. Thus, students who don’t have an Aadhaar card yet are suggested to apply for the same in order to sit for the JEE exam. (Exceptions for applicants from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam)
Candidates must have a working Email ID and contact number in order to apply for the exam. They are also required to upload recent passport size photographs, their signature and the signature of their parents or guardians.
Below is JEE Main 2020 Application fee structure for exam centers in India as set by the NTA:
| Paper | Fee for candidates from General/OBC category | Fee for candidates from SC/ST/PwD |
| Paper 1 or Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 500
For Girls: ₹ 250 |
For Boys: ₹ 250
For Girls: ₹ 250
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| Comprehensive fee for Paper 1 and Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 1300
For Girls: ₹ 650
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For Boys: ₹ 650
For Girls: ₹ 650 |
Below is the Application fee structure for exam centers in foreign countries as set by the NTA:
| Paper | Fee for candidates from General/OBC category | Fee for candidates from SC/ST/PwD |
| Paper 1 or Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 2500
For Girls: ₹ 1250 |
For Boys: ₹ 1250
For Girls: ₹ 1250
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| Comprehensive fee for Paper 1 and Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 3800
For Girls: ₹ 1900
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For Boys: ₹ 1900
For Girls: ₹ 1900 |
Notes:
- Online payments can be made with a debit card, credit card or net banking. The application fee is non-refundable.
JEE Main 2020 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification about JEE Main 2020 important dates according to which the application process will start from 3 September 2019. Students can plan their preparations according to the schedule given below:
| JEE Main Exam Dates 2020 |
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| Important Events | January 2020 | April 2020 |
| Online application form availability
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3 September 2019 | 7 February 2020 |
| Last date for form submission | 10th October 2019 (Extended) | 7 March 2020 |
| Admit card availability | 6 December 2019 | 16 March 2020 |
| JEE Main Entrance Exam | 06 – 11 January 2020 | 03 – 09 April 2020 |
| Answer key release | 3rd week of January 2020 | 4th week of April 2020 |
| Result Declaration | 31 January 2020 | 30 April 2020 |
JEE Main 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has formulated strict guidelines with regards to the eligibility criteria for JEE 2020. Thus, candidates appearing for JEE Main 2020 should check the criteria carefully before filling the application form (failing to match the same makes the form subject to rejection). Here are some important criteria guidelines:
Academic Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board examination in the year 2018 or 2019
- Candidates appearing for 10+2 board examinations in 2020 are also eligible for JEE Main 2020
- For B. Tech/BE: Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Physics along with any one subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or technical vocational subjects in class 12th
- For B.Arch./Planning: Candidates must have studied Mathematics in class 12th
Age and Other Criteria
- According to the latest NTA guidelines, there is no set age limit for applicants
- Candidates can appear for JEE Main maximum 3 times in consecutive years. Attempting both the sessions (January and April) will be counted as one
JEE Main 2020 Examination Centers
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2020 at examination centres the following cities:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Daman & Diu
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2020 exam pattern is set exclusively by the National Test Agency. The pattern is as follows:
Mode of Examinations: Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
Papers in Examination: Paper 1 for B. Tech/ B.E and Paper 2 for B. Arch./B. Planning
Duration of the Exam: 3 hours
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for correct answer and -1 for incorrect answer
Language: Hindi & English (Gujarati in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli)
Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ), Drawing test of paper 2 will be subjective
Subject wise distribution of questions and marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 –
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | |
| Paper 1
B. Tech/ B.E |
Physics | 30 | 120 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 | |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 | |
| 90 Questions | 360 Marks | ||
| Paper 2
B.Arch./B. Planning |
Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 | |
| Drawing | 2 | 70 | |
| 82 Questions | 390 Marks | ||
Note: The exam pattern is subject to changes implemented by the NTA.
JEE Main 2020 syllabus
JEE Main 2020 syllabus is majorly based on 3 core subjects, i.e. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. It is followed by aptitude questions that test a candidate’s general awareness. According to the top educators in India, students should plan their preparations strictly according to the examination syllabus. It not only allows students to study in a systematic manner but also helps them in recognizing their weaker areas and plan their strategies accordingly.
Following is the syllabus for JEE Main 2020 –
| Subject | Units |
| Mathematics | Sets
Relations and Functions Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Matrices and Determinants Permutations and Combinations Mathematical Induction Binomial Theorem and its simple application Sequences and Series Continuity and Differentiability Integral Calculus Differential Equation Co-ordinate Geometry Three-dimensional Geometry Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning
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| Physics | Physics and Measurement
Laws of Motion Kinematics Work, Power and Energy Gravitation Properties of solids and liquids Rotational Motion Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory of Gases Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism Oscillations and Waves Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electrostatics Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual nature of matter and radiation Electronic devices Communication Systems Atoms and Nuclei
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| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry:
Basic Concepts in Chemistry States of matter Atomic structures Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure Chemical thermodynamics Solutions Equilibrium Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Surface Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry:
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties General principles and processes of isolation of metals Hydrogen S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals), p-block elements, d-block elements, and f-block elements Co-ordination compounds Environmental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry:
Purification and characterization of organic compounds Some basic principles of organic chemistry Hydrocarbons Organic compounds containing halogen Organic compounds containing Oxygen Organic compounds containing Nitrogen, Polymers, Bio-molecules Chemistry in everyday life Principles related to practical Chemistry
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| Aptitude | Awareness of buildings, places, persons, and materials
Texture related to building environment and Architecture Mental ability – Verbal, Numerical, and Visual Visualizing different sides of 3-D objects Visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings |
Also Read – How to Prepare for JEE 2020 from Class 11?
JEE Advanced at a Glance
Candidates ranking in the top 245,000 in Paper 1 of JEE Main qualify to appear in JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is an advance level entrance examination which is exclusively conducted for admissions in the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. It is organized by one of the IITs each year. JEE 2019 was organized by IIT Roorkee.
JEE Advanced 2020 Exam Dates
JEE Advanced is expected to take place in the month of May 2020 after the declaration of JEE Main 2020 results. However, exact JEE Advanced 2020 dates are yet to be finalized by NTA.
Following is the tentative schedule showcasing important dates for JEE Advanced 2020:
| JEE Advanced 2020 | |
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Important Events |
Dates |
| Online application form availability | 1st week of May 2020 |
| Form submission last date | 2nd week of May 2020 |
| Application fee payment last date | 2nd week of May 2020 |
| Admit card availability | 3rd week of May 2020 |
| JEE Advanced 2020 Entrance Exam | 3rd week of May 2020 |
| Response copy availability | Last week of May 2020 |
| Answer key release | Last week of May 2020 |
| Receiving of objections | Last week of May 2020 |
| Result Declaration | 2nd week of June 2020 |
| Online registration for Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) | 2nd week of June 2020 |
| AAT examination date | 3rd week of June 2020 |
| AAT result declaration | 3rd week of June 2020 |
| Seat allotment | 3rd week of June 2020 |
| Seat allotment last date | 3rd week of July 2020 |
Notes: All dates mentioned above are tentative. Dates will be finalized by the National Testing Agency (NTA) soon.
Which IIT will conduct JEE Advanced 2020?
Information about which IIT will be conducting the JEE 2020 Advanced examination will be confirmed by NTA through an official notification.
JEE Advanced 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants ranking in the top 245,000 in the JEE Main 2020 will be eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced 2020 examination. Here are some other important guidelines:
- Minimum percentage requirement in 10+2 or equivalent examination:
- General and OBC – 75%
- SC/ST/PwD: 65%
- Applicants can appear twice for JEE Advanced in consecutive years.
- If a candidate appeared for JEE Advance 2019, then he/she is also eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced 2020 examination. However, if any student has cancelled the seat in any of the IITs in the year 2019 after admission, then he/she will not be eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced 2020 examination.
JEE Advanced 2020 Application Form
JEE Advanced 2020 application forms are expected to be made available in the initial weeks of May. The respective application forms will be made available only via online mode. Applicants are required to register with a working e-mail ID and mobile number in order to get login credentials. Furthermore, unlike the JEE Main application form, the JEE Advanced application form doesn’t allow further corrections.
Here is the list of required documents that applicants are required to upload (scanned copies) for completing the application form. :
- Birth certificate (or class 10th certificate if the date of birth is mentioned)
- Class 12th certificate (for applicants clearing board examination in 2019)
- A gazette notification (with regard to changed name) if the name is different on the class 10th certificate
- Certificates (FORM-GEN-EWS and FORM-OBC-NCL) if the applicant belongs to GEN-EWS or OBC-NCL categories respectively
- Scanned recent photographs
Following is the fee structure for the JEE Advanced exam:
| Indian national candidates | Fee amount |
| Female candidates (all categories) | ₹ 1300 |
| SC/ST/PwD candidates | ₹ 1300 |
| Other Candidates | ₹ 2600 |
| Foreign National Candidates | Fee amount |
| Candidates from SAARC countries | $160 |
| Candidates from non-SAARC countries | $300 |
JEE Advanced 2020 Exam Pattern
The JEE Advanced 2020 exam pattern will be set exclusively by the National Test Agency. The pattern is as follows:
Mode of Examination: Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
Parts in Examination: 2 (Different sections for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)
Duration of the Exam: 3 hours
Number of Questions: 180
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for the correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer
How to Prepare for JEE 2020?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is one of the toughest and most challenging undergraduate entrance examinations in the country. According to the data released by the National Test Agency (NTA), over 9.29 lakh students registered for JEE Main for the January session while almost 9.35 lakh registered for the April session. Over the years, the number of candidates appearing in the JEE examination have considerably increased that has given rise to stern competition.
Here are some tips that will help you in acing JEE Main 2020:
- Start from the Basics
NCERT books are good reference sources. According to top educators, these books form the basis of the JEE Main as well as JEE Advanced examination. Thus, students should begin their preparations by going through the NCERT books in order to clear their basics concepts.
- Practice Previous Year’s Question Papers
Solving the previous year’s question papers is one of the essential practices for acing JEE 2020. Furthermore, it is also the best approach for mapping preparations.
- Succeed with Planning
Develop an efficient plan and divide the syllabus into sub-topics. Study according to the plan and lay focus on completion of assigned topics for the day.
- Time Management
All major examinations are time-bound. Thus, time management emerges as an important aspect of any examination’s preparation strategy. Students should work strictly in accordance of their plans.
- Practice Regularly
Humans have a tendency to forget things if not practised regularly. Thus, students should practice their syllabus time to time by solving as many mock tests as they can.
- Select Credible Study Materials
Students should always use credible study material and websites in order to maximize their chances of clearing a tough entrance examination like JEE. With Aakash iTutor, students get access to high-quality study material exclusively prepared by experienced and expert Aakash faculty in the form of recorded video lectures. These video lectures help students understand the difficult topics by watching them as many times as they want.
- Take Online Tests
Online tests or mock tests are one of the most effective ways for students to track their progress and judge their level of preparation. For instance, Aakash PracTest allows students to take online tests and provides them answer keys along with detailed solutions for performance analysis.
- Resolve your Doubts Beforehand
Timely resolution of doubts is extremely important. With Aakash Live, students can attend live classes delivered by expert faculty and immediately resolve their doubts during live sessions.
Acing JEE 2020 is a matter of consistency, hard work and determination. Thus, students should stay dedicated to their aim and start their preparation today.
Read: 5 Effective Tips to Help You Cover Your JEE Syllabus Quickly
JEE Main & Advanced 2020 Frequently Asked Questions:
The applicants should have at least 75% (General & OBC) and 65% (SC/ST/PwD) marks in 10+2 to be able to attempt JEE 2020.
Applicants need to have strong concepts and clear basics of Science and Math with a smart strategy to crack JEE Main. There are lot of people who do crack JEE without any coaching. You can stay at home and prepare on your own or also take live online classes by Aakash Digital.
Any student who has a thorough knowledge of Science and Math can crack JEE Main irrespective of their stream.
To get the best last-minute tips, please refer to the following blog link: https://blog-digital.aakash.ac.in/9-last-minute-preparation-tips-to-help-you-crack-jee-main-2019
No, with the changes made in the conduction of JEE Main, the JEE 2020 will be conducted in Computer-based mode only.
Yes. For candidates belonging to General and OBC category, minimum 75% marks in 10+2 or any equivalent exam is necessary.
Since there are 7 IIT’s in India and each IIT conducts the exam once in 7 years, this year IIT-Delhi will conduct JEE 2020.
The indicative data for the marks vs ranks is as following:
| JEE Main Scores | JEE Main Ranks (CRL) |
| 336 – 360 | 1 – 20 |
| 310 – 335 | 21 – 225 |
| 251 – 300 | 226 – 1492 |
| 201 – 250 | 1493 – 5752 |
| 151 – 200 | 5753 – 18377 |
| 101 – 150 | 18378 – 57131 |
| 51 – 100 | 57132 – 240541 |
| 1 to 50 | 240542 – 984170 |
| -40 to 0 | 984171 – 1074221 |
The applicant must have secured at least 75% marks for OBS category in 10+2 or equivalent exam to give JEE Mains 2020.
You can refer to this article to get a complete strategy for preparing IIT-JEE 2020. https://blog-digital.aakash.ac.in/how-to-prepare-for-jee-2020-from-class-11
According to the age of giving the examination and the eligibility criteria, a candidate can give JEE main exam 3 times in the consecutive years.
The dates are not out yet, but it is expected to be conducted in:
| JEE Main 2020 Exam (Paper 1) | 1st to 3rd week of January 2020 |
| JEE Main 2020 Exam (Paper 2) | 2nd week of January 2020 |
| JEE Main 2020 Exam | 1st to 3rd week of April 2020 |
JEE Main 2020 will be conducted by National Test Agency in 2020. It will be conducted twice a year from 2020 in January and April in computer-based mode.
The candidates must thoroughly study NCERT books of all subjects to strengthen their basics. Other than that, some important books are:
Physics: Understanding JEE physics series by DC Pandey, Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma, Problems in General Physics by I. E. Irodov, Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday
Chemistry: Arihant’s Practice Book Chemistry for JEE Main And Advanced by R.K Gupta, Concise Inorgranic by JD Lee, Organic Chemistry by Solomons and Fryhle
Mathematics: Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE by Tata McGraw Hill publication, Trigonometry by S L Loney, Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics by A Das Gupta
The syllabus of IIT-JEE 2020 exam is :-
| Subject | Units |
| Mathematics | Sets Relations and Functions Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Matrices and Determinants Permutations and Combinations Mathematical Induction Binomial Theorem and its simple application Sequences and Series Continuity and Differentiability Integral Calculus Differential Equation Co-ordinate Geometry Three-dimensional Geometry Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning |
| Physics | Physics and Measurement Laws of Motion Kinematics Work, Power and Energy Gravitation Properties of solids and liquids Rotational Motion Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory of Gases Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism Oscillations and Waves Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electrostatics Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual nature of matter and radiation Electronic devices Communication Systems Atoms and Nuclei |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry:
Basic Concepts in Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Organic Chemistry: Purification and characterization of organic compounds |
| Aptitude | Awareness of buildings, places, persons, and materials Texture related to building environment and Architecture Mental ability – Verbal, Numerical, and Visual Visualizing different sides of 3-D objects Visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings |
For every correct answer, the candidate is awarded with 04 marks.
For every incorrect answer, 01 marks is deducted as negative marking.
No marks are deducted or awarded in case the question is unanswered.
The minimum age limit to appear in the exam is 17 years and the applicant should be more than 24 years i.e. they should be born on October 1993 or later. Applicants belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are benefitted with 5 years of age relaxation.
Yes. JEE Main will be now conducted twice every year in the months of January and April in online CBT mode.
Applicants need minimum 75% for General and OBC category and 65% for SC/ST/Pwd in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
An applicant can appear for JEE Advanced exam twice in consecutive years. Only applicants ranking in the top 245,000 in the JEE Main 2020 will be eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced 2020 examination.
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Thanks Parvez, good to see that you liked the blog.
This is a very good blog and very precise for nonreaders like me.
good evening, im currently studying in class 12 with PCMB as my subjects.
I wanted to pursue biotechnology in the future, so I wanted to enquire about the b.tech exam of JEE.
also I wanted to ask if I can give two exams -one with the subjects physics chem n maths n another one in with phy chem n bio or can I give JEE exam with the subjects physics chem maths n bio
Hello Prathama, JEE syllabus covers topics from Physics, Chemistry and Math and you need to clear these exams in class 12 to be eligible for JEE. If you want to appear for an exam with Physics, Chemistry and Bio, you need to apply for NEET.
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is the application form still available for JEE Main?
The last date to fill JEE Main 2020 application form is over for January session.