JEE Main 2023: Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Dates, Preparation Tips

Kritika Yadav

Kritika Yadav

JEE Main 2023

JEE Main 2023: From 2013 onward, the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) has been replaced by the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE (Main) as the common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other centrally funded technical institutes (CFTIs). The JEE (Main) 2013 was the first edition of this new exam format.

JEE (Main) is conducted by the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Apex Board, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for admission to undergraduate engineering programs such as the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.). These courses are offered by the NITs, IITs, other centrally funded technical institutions, institutions funded by several participating state governments and several other institutions.

For the candidates to qualify for the admission in the IITs/NITs/IIITs, whose admissions are based on the JEE Advanced/JEE Main ranks, they have to secure at least 75% marks class 12th examination, or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class examination conducted by the respective Boards. For SC/ST students the qualifying marks is 65% in the 12th class examination.

JEE Main Dates 2023

Below are the tentative dates for JEE main 2023.

The states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Nagaland and Odisha will also be accepting JEE (Main) 2022 scores instead of their state level examination score.

Events
JEE Main Dates 2023(Tentative)
Release of official JEE Main notificationNovember 2022
Availability of JEE Main 2023 brochureNovember 2022
Commencement of JEE Main registration 2023
January session – November 2022
April session – Last week of March 2023
JEE Main application form last date 2023
January session – December 2022
April session – April 2023
JEE Main 2023 application correction
January session – December 2022
April session – March 2023
Admit Card Release Date
January session – January 2023
April session – April 2023
JEE Main 2023 exam date
January session – January 2023
April session – April 2023
JEE Main result date
January session – January 2023
April session – April 2023

Also read: AADHAAR card necessary to apply online for engineering entrance, JEE Main 2022

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2023

JEE Main eligibility criteria 2023 includes the basics details of the parameters that a candidate should have in order to be eligible for the exam.

ParticularsDetails
Age limit
There is no age limit.
Qualifying Examination
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognised board.
Year of Passing the Qualifying Examination
Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2021, 2022 or are appearing for it in 2021 will only be eligible for JEE Main 2023.
Number of Subjects in the Qualifying Examination
The candidates should have qualified in 5 subjects:
Language

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject

Any other subject
Admission Criteria for IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs
For B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan admissions in IIITs, NITs and CFITs
Candidates should have secured minimum 75% marks (65% for SC/ST category candidates) or should fall under the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.


For B.Arch admission in institutes other than IIITs, NITs and CFITs
Candidates should have scored 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2 or equivalent.
  

Mode of JEE (Main) Exam

The exam will be computer-based only and will be held through 248 centres across India and 10 centres abroad. 

3000 centres will be available for applicants for practice.

Note: Diabetic students can carry water in transparent water,, fruits and sugar tablets to the centre

(Also read: Understand JEE Main 2022 exam pattern & syllabus)

The 2022 test consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates may take Paper 1, Paper 2 or both depending on the courses they’re applying to.

(Also read: How to prepare for JEE Main 2022)

Here are the subjects covered in the papers, the type and mode of questions, and the courses for which each paper has to be taken:

Paper 1

Subjects : Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Type of Questions : Objective type with equal weightage to physics, chemistry & mathematics
Mode of Exam : Computer-based
Course : B.Tech/B.E

Paper 2

Subjects : Part I - Mathematics | Part II - Aptitude Test | Part III - Drawing Test
Type of Questions : Objective type | Objective type | Questions to test drawing aptitude
Mode of Exam : Computer-based
Course : B.Arch/B. Planning(at institutions other than IITs)

If you’re applying for B.E. or B.Tech. courses, you should appear for Paper 1.
If you’re applying for B.Arch or B.Planning courses, you should appear for Paper 2.

JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern

The JEE main 2023 exam pattern consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates may take Paper 1, Paper 2 or both depending on the courses the candidates will apply to. Both the papers would be of 3 hours duration each.

Here are the subjects covered in the papers, the type and mode of questions, and the courses for which each paper has to be taken.

  • If you’re applying for B.E. or B.Tech. courses, you should appear for Paper 1 of JEE Main.
  • If you’re applying for B.Arch or B.Planning courses, you should appear for Paper 2 of JEE Main.

For full JEE main exam pattern, visit here.

JEE Main Syllabus 2023

NTA will release the syllabus of JEE Main 2023 on the official website of NTA.  The syllabus for JEE Main 2023  will be divided into three parts for paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The sections for B.Arch/B.Plan will be Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing/Planning. The following tables can be referred to check the JEE Main syllabus.

JEE Main 2023 Preparation Tips

The JEE main 2023 exam is extremely difficult, and thus requires a very specific and well-thought-out preparation process. Even though coaching can be helpful, it is not necessary in order to crack JEE. Check out some JEE Main 2023 preparation tips.

Contact

JEE(Main) Unit Central Board of Secondary Education

Plot No. 149, Block -H,

Sector – 63, Noida-201309

Distt- Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)

Helpline No.

7042399520 | 7042399521 | 7042399525 | 7042399526 | 7042399529

Computer Based Exam Helpline No.

18002669778 (The queries related to Computer Based examination only will be attended).

Computer Based Exam Email

[email protected] (The e-mails related to Computer Based examination only will be attended).

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