JEE Main 2023 – Application Forms, Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Updated Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Key Highlights, and Latest Updates

For engineering aspirants,the Joint Entrance Exam  {JEE Main 2023 exam} is the golden ticket. To get admission into any engineering college in India, you need to pass the JEE-Main exam. Every year, lakhs of engineering aspirants appear for this exam, making it one of the most competitive entrance exams in the world. However, the good news is that with the right guidance, support, and effort, you can easily get a good rank in it!

Prof. Vinay Pathak, Vice-chancellor of Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has stated “The decision has been taken to scrap UPSEE from 2021. The decision has been made to make preparations from students easier as they prepare for both UPSEE and JEE Main separately. We have decided to implement this from 2021 so as to give students time to prepare in a better manner. Many states are already using JEE Main scores for admissions in their respective states.”

JEE Main 2023 is a computer-based online test conducted by JEE Apex Board (specially constituted for the conduct of JEE Main and JEE Advanced Exam in 2023 and 2023) to pursue undergraduate courses in top engineering institutes in India. JEE Main 2023 is the first phase of the IIT Joint Entrance Exam.

JEE MAIN 2023 UPDATES

The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the Country.

The JEE (Main) – 2023 will be conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the academic session 2023-24. Below are the Latest updates in JEE Main 2023 that you need to know.

#  The National Testing Agency will not conduct the JEE main 2023, instead, it will be conducted by JEE APEX Board 

#  After the UPCET/UPSEE exam was scrapped, JEE main  is now compulsory for the engineering entrance exam 

#  According to the updates,JEE Main 2023 will be held two times a year in multiple sessions

#  This will give two opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they are not able to give their best in one attempt.

#  In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time.

#  This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste an entire year.

#  If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one entire year.

#  A candidate need not appear in both Sessions. However, if a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) – 2023

#  NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.

JEE Main 2023- Reservation Criteria

Colleges reserve 5% of the overall seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as mentioned in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016).

Categories Reserved Percentage
OBC 27%
Scheduled Caste 15%
Scheduled Tribe 7.5%
Person with Disabilities 5%
Economically Weaker Section 10%
  • Colleges reserve 5% of the overall seats for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as mentioned in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016).
  • Telangana offers three different state quotas including Home State Quota, Other State Quota, and Andhra Pradesh State Quota.
  • 5% of total seats are reserved for female candidates in all institutes that are taking part in the seat allocation process through JEE Main.
  • In NITs, half seats are reserved under Home State Quota, and the rest is 50% under the Other State Quota.
  • Vacant Home State Quota seats are converted to All India Seats for the mentioned category.

JEE Main 2023 Highlights

Particulars Details
Examination Name Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)
Conducting Body JEE Apex Board (JAB)
Purpose of Examination Admission into NITs, IIITs and CFTIs
Category National Level
Mode of Examination Computer-based (online)
Official Web Portal jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2023- Exam Pattern

The JEE Main 2023 exam pattern has remained consistent with a few updates here and there over the years. The current JEE Main 2023 exam pattern is as follows:

Exam Name JEE Main 2023
Conducting Authority JEE Apex Board (JAB)
Exam Mode Computer-based (online)
Tentative No. of Applicants 22 Lakhs (approx)
Duration of Exam 3 Hours
Seats Offered ~50,000
Courses Offered B.E./B. Tech and B. Arch/B. Planning
Number of Sessions 4
Total Marks 360
Negative Marking Yes
JEE Main Official Website nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2023 – Paper 1 Exam Pattern  

Subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Total Number of Questions 75 (25 Physics + 25 Chemistry + 25 Maths)
Question Types 20 MCQs & 5 Numerical Questions for Each Subject (PCM)
Maximum Marks 300
Marking Scheme MCQ: Correct Answer = +4, Incorrect Answer = -1, Unattempted Answer = 0

Numerical Question: Correct Answer = +4, Incorrect & Unattempted Answer = 0

Exam Languages English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

JEE Main 2023- Paper II & III Exam Pattern  

Subjects Mathematics, General Aptitude, & Drawing (B.Arch.) or Planning (B.Plan.)
Total Number of Questions B.Arch.: 77 (25 Maths + 50 Aptitude + 2 Drawing )

B.Plan.: 100 (25 Maths + 50 Aptitude + 25 Planning)

Question Types – 20 MCQs & 5 Numerical Questions for Maths

– 50 MCQs for Aptitude

– 25 MCQs for Planning (B.Plan. only)

– 2 Drawing Questions for Drawing (B.Arch. only).

Maximum Marks 400
Marking Scheme – MCQ: Correct Answer = +4, Incorrect Answer = -1, Unattempted Answer = 0

– Drawing Section = 2 Questions for a Total of 100 Marks

Exam Languages English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

 

For more information, kindly visit JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern Section.

JEE Main 2023 –  Eligibility Criteria

The first thing you need to do as a JEE 2023  aspirant is to make sure that you fulfill all the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023. In this, you need to take care of aspects such as academic qualifications, nationality, and age. There are also many relaxations available for certain categories, so you do check if you fall under those categories as well. Here is an overview of the main eligibility criteria for appearing in JEE Main 2023:

JEE Main Academic Qualifications

  • You should have cleared or appeared in a 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2020 or 2021. If you are appearing for your class 12 exams in 2023, you can apply for JEE Main 2023.
  • Your 10+2 subjects will depend on the papers you are opting for.
  • You need to get a qualifying aggregate in your qualifying exam. The qualifying aggregate for different categories is given below:
Category Qualifying Aggregate in Qualifying Exam
General 75% (or top 20 percentile)
SC / ST / OBC 65%
Physically Disabled – General 65%
Physically Disabled – SC / ST / OBC 65%

JEE Main 2023 Nationality Criteria

  • The candidate should be a citizen of India.

JEE Main 2023 Age Criteria

  • There is no limit on the upper age for appearing in JEE Main 2023.

JEE Main 2023 Application Form 

The registration dates for the June session are closed, but candidates wanting to write the JEE 2023 Exam can still appear in the second session, the schedule of which will be released soon. You can download the JEE Main 2023 application form from NTA’s official website. The official release date for the JEE Main 2023 July Session application forms has not been announced yet. You need to fill and submit the application form online. There is no provision for offline submission of the JEE Main 2023 application form. NTA will not accept any forms that are not submitted online. Once NTA releases the JEE Main 2023 July Session application form, you will be able to see an ‘Apply Online’ link which will lead you to the application form.

JEE Main 2023- Step-By-Step Process to fill the JEE Main 2023 Online Application Form

Here are the steps you need to follow to fill out the JEE Main 2023 application form:

  1. Visit the official website for applying for the JEE Main 2023.
  2. Click on ‘Apply Online’.
  3. An application form page will open up.
  4. Fill up this application form.
  5. When prompted, select New Registration. You may be asked some basic details such as your name, phone number, email address, date of birth, category, nationality, academic details, and your exam centre preference.
  6. Once registered, you will be asked to upload a scanned copy of your documents in a specific format and size. Make sure you stick to the document specifications to avoid rejection of your application.
  7. Pay the application fee through online or offline mode.
  8. Check all the information you have entered in the application form. You may not be able to change some of these details later.
  9. Submit your application form.
  10. Once submitted, you will see a confirmation page. Take a print of this page for reference purposes.
  11. Upon the completion of this process, you will receive a provisional registration number on your registered mobile number and email address.

JEE Main 2023- List of Documents Required

Here’s a list of documents you will need to upload when filling the JEE Main 2023 application form:

  • Age Proof: Birth certificate
  • Class 12 mark sheet with 75% or above aggregate marks
  • Identity proof
  • Citizenship certificate
  • Passport size photograph
  • Candidate’s signature

There is a very specific format you need to follow while uploading these documents. Make sure you follow the instructions so that your application is not rejected.

JEE Main 2023- Application Fee

Besides this, GST and processing charges are levied on the application fee.

JEE Main 2023- Application Fee Mode of Payment

You can pay the fee for the JEE Main 2023 application form either through offline mode or online more.

Online mode Offline mode
Credit Card / Debit Card / Paytm / Net Banking Bank Challan

JEE Main 2023 Application Form Correction Window

It is important to note that once you have submitted your JEE Main 2023 application form, you cannot edit some details. This is why candidates are advised to go through the details they enter in the application form very carefully.

However, you are allowed to edit some details through online mode. NTA has made a provision of a Correction Window wherein you can log in and correct any details that you may have entered by mistake.

The dates for the correction window are announced by NTA, so candidates must keep a close watch on the official website for updates in this regard.

JEE Main 2023- Admit Card

Candidates are first issued a provisional JEE Main 2023 admit card. It will only be considered valid if all the eligibility criteria are met. The date for the release of admit cards is announced on the official JEE Main website. Some of the important details mentioned on the admit card are:

  • Candidate’s name
  • Father’s name
  • Roll number
  • Category
  • Date of examination
  • Exam centre venue
  • Reporting time
  • Exam Duration
  • Photograph

As soon as the admit cards are released, you should make sure that all these details are correct. In case of any discrepancy, you should contact JEE Main’s helpline immediately.

On the day of the exam, you need to present your JEE Main 2023 admit card to the exam coordinators and invigilators, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the exam. You should keep the admit card safe even after the exam, as you will need to carry it to the counselling rounds as well. Experts suggest that you should keep your admit card safe until you finally get admission to an institute.

Here are a few points to note regarding JEE Main 2023admit cards:

  • You can download admit cards online mode only.
  • NTA does not issue duplicate admit cards at the exam center.
  • Pay attention to the guidelines to affix a postcard size photograph on the admit card.
  • In case of any discrepancy, you can contact the official authorities at NTA.

As there are multiple security checks involved on the day of the exam, be sure to reach the venue well ahead of the entry time. Also, note that only candidates with valid admit cards are allowed to enter the examination centre.

JEE Main 2023- Recommended Reference Books 

The NCERT books are the best source of preparation for JEE Main 2023. Most of the questions asked in JEE Main are from NCERT books. Use other books for reference to understand concepts and to practice more. Here are some books that experts recommend you should follow to crack JEE Main 2023:

Books Recommended for JEE Main 2023 Physics Preparation

  • NCERT Books – Class 11 and Class 12
  • Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
  • Organic Chemistry – J.D. Lee
  • Inorganic Chemistry – Morrison and Boyd

Books Recommended for JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Preparation

  • NCERT Books – Class 11 and 12
  • H.C. Verma – Concepts of Physics Vol I and II
  • I.E. Irodov – Problems in General Physics
  • Halliday, Resnick, and Walker – Fundamentals of Physics

Books Recommended for JEE Main 2023 Maths Preparation

  • NCERT Books – Class 11 and 12
  • S. L. Loney – Trigonometry
  • S. L. Loney – Coordinate Geometry
  • Hall and Knight – Higher Algebra
  • I.A. Maron – Problems in Calculus of One Variable

JEE Main 202 Mock Tests

You need to take multiple JEE Main 2023 mock tests as they are the closest you can get to experiencing what a JEE exam feels like. Like any other competitive field, sufficient practice is the key to cracking the JEE exam. When you practice more, you get better at handling things like exam pressure, managing your time, prioritizing the questions, and revising answers.

Mock tests help you prepare for JEE Main 2023 in a competitive way. Make sure that you go through as many mock tests, previous years’ papers, and sample papers as possible to leave no stone unturned in your exam preparation. When you sit for the actual JEE Main 2023 exam, you will be confident and able to tap into your strengths to perform your best.

JEE Main 2023 Results

Once the exam has been conducted all over India, the answer scripts are evaluated based on standard protocols. To find out the result of JEE Main 2023, you will have to check out NTA’s official website. Once the results are out, you can download your result from the website. A JEE Main merit list is created based on these results.

How to Download JEE Main 2023 Results

  • Go to the official JEE Main website – www.nta.ac.in/
  • Log in with your roll number and other details
  • Click on ‘Download 2023 JEE Main Result’
  • Keep the printout safe for counselling and admission processes.

JEE Main 2023 FAQs

Q. What is the purpose of JEE Main?
A. The purpose of the introduction of JEE Main was to replace AIEEE. JEE Main serves as a singular engineering entrance exam to get admission into any engineering or architecture college in India.

Q. Which colleges accept JEE Main scores?
A. Engineering colleges that accept JEE Main scores for the purpose of admission are NITs, IIITs, GFTIs as well as some state engineering colleges and private colleges.

Q. What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
A. You need to qualify for JEE Main to get admission into any engineering or architecture college in India. JEE Advanced is required to get admission into an IIT.

Q. Will there be a JEE Main in 2023?
A. JEE Main is held every year to facilitate the process of admission of engineering and architecture aspirants into colleges and institutes. It is likely to be held twice a year.

Q. Who will conduct JEE Main 2023?
A. The JEE Main or Joint Entrance Exam is an engineering entrance test conducted across India once a year. JEE Main 2023 is to be conducted by JEE Apex Board (JAB).