📋 JEE Advanced 2025 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Requirement | Top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main 2025 |
| Age Limit | Born on/after October 1, 2000 (SC/ST/PwD: October 1, 1995) |
| Academic Qualification | Passed/appearing Class 12 (2024/2025) with Physics, Chemistry, Math |
| Minimum Marks | 75% aggregate (Gen/OBC) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) OR top 20 percentile in board |
| Attempt Limit | Maximum two attempts in consecutive years |
📝 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 Structure
| Section | Question Type | Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Correct MCQ | 4 | 12 | +3/-1 |
| 2 | Multiple Correct MCQs | 3 | 12 | +4 (full), partial (+3/+2/+1), -2 (wrong) |
| 3 | Numerical Value | 6 | 24 | +4 (correct), 0 otherwise |
| 4 | Match List | 4 | 12 | +3 (full), -1 (partial/wrong) |
Key Features
- Two compulsory papers (3 hours each)
- Total questions: 54 (18 per subject)
- Languages: English and Hindi
📚 Syllabus Highlights
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Reaction Mechanisms, Coordination Compounds |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors |
🎓 Admission Process
- Qualifying Marks:
- General: ≥35% aggregate AND ≥10% per subject
- SC/ST/PwD: ≥17.5% aggregate AND ≥5% per subject
- Rank Lists: CRL, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD
- Counseling: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) process
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2025 Exam | May 18, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | June 8, 2025 |
| JoSAA Counseling Start | June 2025 (Tentative) |
💡 Preparation Tips
- Focus on NCERT Class 11-12 concepts with advanced applications
- Practice previous papers (2020-2024)
- Recommended books:
- Physics: H.C. Verma
- Chemistry: O.P. Tandon
- Mathematics: Cengage Series
❓ FAQs
- Can I attempt JEE Advanced if I have 70% in Class 12?
→ Only if you're in top 20 percentile of your board - Is there negative marking?
→ Yes, varies by question type (up to -2 per wrong MCQ) - How many IITs accept JEE Advanced?
→ 23 IITs + IISc Bangalore