JEE Advanced Overview 2024

JEE Advanced is a national-level engineering entrance test for admission into engineering programs. Lakhs of science-background students appear for this exam all across the country to get admission to their dream engineering colleges. It is conducted by any one of the selected 7 IITs, including IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee and IISc Bangalore. This year, IIT Madras will be in charge of conducting it.

Through this exam, qualifying candidates will be offered admission into undergraduate courses granting a Bachelor's degree, Integrated Master's, and Bachelor's dual degree in engineering, architecture, and sciences. These degrees are BS, B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree, 'BS & MS dual degree', integrated M.Sc., and integrated M.Tech. The admission process is common and overseen by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

What's new in JEE Advanced 2024?

The JEE Advanced 2024 exam will be conducted by IIT Madras on 26th May 2024. The exam will be held in two batches - Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Paper 2 from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. It will be a computer-based test, and registration will begin on April 21st, 2024. The last date to register for the exam is April 30th, 2024.

Read ahead to know all the details about JEE Advanced 2024. Also, stay connected with ALLEN to know all the latest updates.

JEE Advanced 2024 Important Dates - Revised

Here are the dates for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam.

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

The requirements for admission into IITs through JEE Advanced include a qualifying exam, minimum grades, and more. Candidates will be disqualified if the JEE Advanced 2024 qualifying requirements are not met. It should be mentioned that JEE Advanced 2024 will only accept applicants who have passed JEE Main.

Before submitting their application, all applicants are urged to review the JEE Advanced 2024 eligibility requirements to see if they qualify for admission or not. Candidates must meet all requirements for JEE Advanced eligibility, including those relating to age, the number of attempts, qualifying exam scores, and more.

This year, there has been some relaxation in the eligibility criteria for the candidates. Here are the 5 criteria:

• JEE Main 2024 Scores - Candidates from all categories should be among the top 2,50,000 candidates in the JEE Main 2024 BE/B.Tech exam.
• Number of Attempts - A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
• Prior Admission to IITs - Regardless of whether the applicant stayed in the programme or accepted an IIT seat by reporting "online" or at a "reporting centre" in the past, the applicant will NOT get admission to an IIT.
• Age Limit - Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Five years of age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.
• Class 12 Examination Appearance Requirements - Students who graduated from high school in 2023 or 2024 are eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced 2024.
  
  Some exceptions to this requirement this year include:
  • Candidates who successfully enrolled for JEE (Advanced) 2023 and took the class 12th (or equivalent) test for the first time in 2022 or 2023 but did not show up in any of the papers may apply for JEE Advanced 2024. Such candidates are not required to meet further requirements.
  • Candidates who completed class 12th in 2022 or the equivalent should have only taken the JEE Advanced exam once, in either 2022 or 2023. Additionally, they must succeed in JEE Main 2024 and be ranked in the top 2.5 lakh applicants.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreigners

Foreign national candidates must meet a distinct set of JEE Advanced 2024 qualifying requirements. Candidates who are not Indian citizens or whose parents are not from India are regarded as foreign nationals. Candidates who do not fall under the OCI/PIO criteria are counted as foreign nationals.

NTA (National Testing Agency) provides the following instructions for overseas applicants who intend to take the JEE Advanced exam:

• According to GOI guidelines, foreign nationals are not granted any reservations under any categories.
• Foreign nationals applying for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam should have finished their 10+2 level education.
• International students in India will be eligible to take the JEE Advanced test under the OPEN category if they have completed their class 12th boards with the required percentage.
• Foreign Nationals are required to present identification for both of their parents.
• 10% of the available seats in the JEE Advanced course go to foreign applicants.

JEE Advanced 2024 Application Form and Registration Process

After the results of JEE Main 2024 exam, the application form for JEE Advanced 2024 will be released by IIT Madras on 21st April 2024. Qualifying candidates would have to register on the official website of JEE Advanced and then fill out the application form online. After submitting the application form online, candidates are required to pay the application fees online, for which the last date is May 6th, 2024.

The detailed steps for the registration and application process are as follows:

• First, candidates need to go to the official website of JEE Advanced and register with their roll number for JEE Main 2024 exam, password and a security pin.
• Then, the candidates will be asked to fill in details like their names, parents’ names, contact details, addresses and others. Candidates must ensure they enter the correct details as incorrect details may pose problems at later stages.
• After this, candidates will have to fill in their choices for the exam centres. Students may choose up to eight cities for the exam on the form.
• Lastly, they will have to scan and upload their passport size photograph as well as signature.
• After this, they can submit their form, pay the application fee, and take a printout for future references.

Documents to be Uploaded in the JEE Advanced 2024 Application Form

Candidates will be required to upload the following documents while filling out the JEE Advanced 2024 Application form:

• Class X certificate or Birth Certificate (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• Class XII (or equivalent exam) Certificate (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• Category Certificate (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• An additional category Certificate (Optional) (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• PwD Certificate (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• Scribe Request Letter (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• DS Certificate (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)
• OCI Card/PIO Card (PDF - 50 KB to 300 KB)

Please take note that the certificate formats are available in Annexure-II of the JEE Advanced booklet for 2024. You can find them here.

JEE Advanced 2024 Application Fees

The registration fees for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam are as follows:

For Indian Nationals:

• Female Candidates - Rs 1600/-
• General Category Candidates - Rs 3200/-
• Reserved Category Candidates - Rs 1600/-

For Foreign Nationals:

• SAARC Country Candidates - 100 USD
• Non-SAARC Country Candidates - 200 USD

JEE Advanced 2024 Syllabus

There aren’t any changes in the JEE Advanced 2024 syllabus, as compared to last year. Although, it has been announced that there will be changes in the syllabus from next year onwards.

Here’s the subject-wise syllabus for all the sections of the JEE Advanced 2024 exam. This includes all the chapters that candidates need to study while preparing for the exam:

JEE Advanced Maths Syllabus 2024

• Algebra
• Matrices
• Probability
• Trigonometry
• Analytical Geometry
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Vectors

JEE Advanced Physics Syllabus 2024

• Electrodynamics
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Mechanics
• SHM and Waves
• Optics
• Modern Physics
• Mechanics
• Thermal Physics
• Electricity and Magnetism

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2024 - Physical Chemistry

• Mole Concept
• Gaseous and Liquid State
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Solid State
• Solutions and Colligative Properties
• Surface Chemistry
• Atomic Structure and Nuclear Chemistry

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2024 - Organic Chemistry

• Chemical Bonding
• Metallurgy
• Qualitative Analysis
• Coordination Compounds
• P-block

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2024 - Inorganic Chemistry

• Amines
• Biomolecules
• General Organic Chemistry
• Stereoisomerism
• Aromatic Compounds
• Carbonyl Compounds
• Polymers

Candidates can download the subject-wise syllabus from here:

Moreover, here is the link to the official website for the detailed syllabus of the JEE Advanced 2024, including all the topics.

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern

The JEE Advanced 2024 exam pattern is as follows:

• The exam will be conducted in an online mode (computer-based test) only.
• There will be two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of each paper will be 3 hours and all the candidates must give both exams. Hence, the total duration of the exam will be 6 hours.
• The exam will be in Hindi and English languages. Candidates can opt for either of the two.
• The marking scheme for the exam changes each year. Hence, instructions regarding the marking scheme would be mentioned in the “Instructions to Candidates” section of the exam paper.
• There will be three different sections in both papers - Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

JEE Advanced 2024 Preparation Tips

JEE Advanced is a prestigious examination and cracking it would get candidates into some of the top institutes in the country. However, it is one of the most difficult exams in the country, making it very challenging. Here are some preparation tips that candidates can follow, while preparing for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam, to successfully crack it and make it into their dream college:

• The key here is to start preparing beforehand so that candidates can score well in the exam. This way, you can develop a proper long-term strategy for preparation.
• It is essential that candidates go through the syllabus and scope out the important topics that have a probability of being asked in the exam. This would help candidates get a good grasp.
• After going through the syllabus, the next step is to start solving questions to strengthen the concepts. With this, candidates would be able to build their speed as well as accuracy.
• During preparation, it is important to follow a timetable so that candidates can make time for revisions as well. Students can also take help from the top IIT coaching like ALLEN which provides the full roadmap to cracking this exam.
• In the last few months, students must start taking mock tests to understand where they’re lacking and work on those areas. Students can also refer to the highly relevant and updated mock tests as per the latest pattern. Identify your weaknesses with ALLEN beforehand and turn them into your strengths.
• Lastly, preparing for the exam can take a toll on the students. Hence, it is important to get proper rest and take breaks to relax.

JEE Advanced 2024 Mock Test

After completing the syllabus and practising the questions, students must take mock tests regularly. This would help them understand the exam pattern as well as analyse where they stand in terms of their level of preparation for the exam. Mock tests also help understand the difficulty level of the exam and develop speed, accuracy, and time management skills. Students can find the JEE Advanced 2024 mock tests at ALLEN as well as on the JEE Advanced Official Website.

Here is how you can download the mock tests from the official website:

• Open this link - https://jeeadv.ac.in/
• Go to the Examination option.
• You will find the links for Practice Tests 1 and 2.
• Click on either of the links.
• You will be asked to log in with your JEE Advanced registration details.
• After this, you can download the JEE Advanced mock test.

JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card

Candidates who have registered for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam and paid the registration fees will be issued the admit card for the exam, wherein their designated test centre would also be mentioned.

The admit cards will be available from 17th May 2024 till the exam day, which is 26th May 2024. Candidates need to carry the admit card, along with an ID proof to the exam centre, otherwise, they wouldn’t be allowed to enter the exam centre.

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Centres

While filling out the online application form for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam, candidates will have to choose the test cities in order of preference. The exam centres are divided into seven zones -

• IIT Delhi
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Roorkee
• IIT Madras
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Kanpur

Candidates have to choose a test zone from the above-mentioned options based on their preference and they would be allotted a test centre, based on their choice.

JEE Advanced 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet

After the JEE Advanced 2024 exam, the provisional answer keys for Paper 1 and Paper 2 would be displayed on the official website. Candidates can verify their answers from the answer keys and also submit any challenges they might have. After consideration of these challenges, the final answer keys would be displayed. Candidates would also be able to view and download their responses for both Papers 1 and 2.

JEE Advanced 2024 Result

The result for the JEE Advanced 2024 exam would be announced online. The candidates can log in to the official website to view and download their scores. A candidate's score in Physics for JEE Advanced 2023 will be determined by how well they scored on the Physics section of Paper 1 as well as Paper 2. The calculation of marks in both Chemistry and Mathematics will be similar.

The sum of a candidate's scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will determine their overall score in the JEE (Advanced) 2024 exam. If a candidate receives the qualifying marks in each subject and overall, depending on the category, they are considered to have qualified for JEE (Advanced).

Rank lists are created based on the overall JEE (Advanced) 2024 exam scores. Only applicants who show up for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be ranked. No waiting list will exist for ranking.

JEE Advanced 2024 Expected Cutoff

The rank list will only include applicants who receive the minimum required grades in each topic and overall. The cutoffs to take admission will be different for different colleges but the minimum qualifying cutoff is the same.

The expected JEE Advanced 2024 minimum required scores as per categories, based on the JEE Advanced 2022 scores, are listed below:

Minimum percentage of marks prescribed for inclusion in the rank list Minimum percentage of marks in each subject Minimum percentage of aggregate marks Common rank list (CRL) 10.0 35.0 GEN-EWS rank list 9.0 31.5 OBC-NCL rank list 9.0 31.5 SC rank list 5.0 17.5 ST rank list 5.0 17.5 Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD) 5.0 17.5 GEN-EWS-PwD rank list 5.0 17.5 OBC-NCL-PwD rank list 5.0 17.5 SC-PwD rank list 5.0 17.5 ST-PwD rank list 5.0 17.5 Preparatory course rank lists 2.5 8.75

These are the minimum marks one should score to be eligible for the JEE Advanced 2024 ranking evaluation and counseling process.

Now, let us take a look at the JEE Advanced top study material or books preferred by students.

Top Books to Refer for JEE Advanced 2024

Here is the list which all the JEE aspirants can refer to for their IIT JEE Advanced preparations.

Physics

• NCERT Class XI and XII Textbooks
• JEE Physics by DC Pandey
• HC Verma Part I and II
• Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• Physics by Resnick and Halliday
• Physics by IE Irodov

Chemistry

• NCERT Class XI and XII books
• Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee
• Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Physical Chemistry by Wiley
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
• Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon

Maths

• Trigonometry by S.L Loney
• RD Sharma Class 11 and 12
• Differential Calculus by A Das Gupta
• Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight
• IIT Mathematics by M.L Khanna
• NCERT Class XI and XII books

Colleges That Accept JEE Advanced 2024 Scores

Some of the top institutes in the country that accept JEE Advanced 2023 scores are mentioned below:

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
4. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
5. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
6. Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
7. Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
9. Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
10. Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad
11. Indian Institute of Technology, Goa
12. Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
13. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
14. Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam
15. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) of Bhopal, Mohali, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, and Pune
16. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram
17. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

There are many other colleges and universities as well, including some best private colleges and universities. So, you need not worry if you did not get admission into these as there are other alternatives as well.

JEE Advanced 2024 Counselling - JoSAA

The common process held by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will be held in online mode, wherein the seats across IITs, IIITs, NITs and other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs) would be distributed among the candidates. Participants in the Joint Seat Allocation process must have achieved a Rank in JEE (Advanced) 2024.

JoSAA is only conducted online. To participate in the joint seat allocation procedure, all applicants who meet the admissions requirements must fill out a list of the courses and institutions they like.

JEE Advanced 2024 Highlights