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JEE Mains vs JEE Advanced: Key Differences

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JEE Mains vs JEE Advanced: Key Differences

JEE Mains vs JEE Advanced: The two most popular engineering entrance exams in India are JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Each year, approximately 10-15 lakh students appear for JEE Main and approximately 2 lakh for JEE Advanced. In India, the JEE Main exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency, while the JEE Advanced exam is conducted by the IITs in India.

 

Both JEE Main and Advanced have similarities, but their differences are not to be ignored. 

 

The difference between the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced is perhaps the biggest concern for students from the science stream who plan to pursue an engineering degree from NITs, IITs, and CFTIs. Students need to pass JEE Mains to be eligible to sit for JEE Advanced.

 

In this article, we will explain the key differences between JEE Mains and JEE Advanced.

 

JEE Mains vs JEE Advanced: Key Differences

Key Point JEE Mains JEE Advanced
Name of Courses The JEE Mains exam is conducted for admission to BE or B. Tech courses at various NITs & other institutions throughout the country. JEE Advanced is necessary for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Eligibility Criteria The applicant should have completed class 12 or qualifying examination within two years prior to applying for JEE Mains. Applicants in the current exam year can also apply. In order to qualify for JEE Advanced, candidates must have passed class 12 or a qualifying examination one year before the year, they wish to sit for the exam. Those who are appearing in the current exam year are also eligible, as well as those who qualified for the JEE Main exam.
No. of Attempts Every student is allowed 3 consecutive attempts. Multiple sessions are conducted every year. Students may apply to JEE Advanced two times in two consecutive years.
Syllabus JEE Main syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Class 11 and 12. The JEE Advanced requires a few additional topics for the exam
Examination Mode There are two papers in JEE Mains: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 (B.Tech/ BE) is administered through an online examination (computer-based). For Paper 2 (B.Arch. / B.Planning) the examination will only be conducted in the offline mode (pen and paper). The JEE Advanced Exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Exams for JEE Advanced are only offered online (computer based). For engineering courses, students must appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Age Limit  Candidate’s age is not a determining factor in appearing for JEE Main. Candidates appearing in JEE Advanced generally have to be 25 years of age or older, while candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories are allowed a 5-year age relaxation.
Marks Distribution JEE Mains has a total score of 360 points, with questions divided into three categories: physics, math, and chemistry, all of which are multiple choice questions. Each segment contains 30 questions, with a maximum of +4 points for correct responses, and -1 points for incorrect answers. The total marks for JEE advance will be 306, divided into three parts for each topic. Additionally, each part includes a different type of MCQ, with each MCQ containing multiple right answers.

 

 

 

How to prepare for the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced Exams?

 

Despite the differences between JEE Mains and JEE Advanced, the syllabus is more or less the same. Here are some tips that you can consider while preparing for both the examinations:

 

  1. Analyse each topic on the syllabus in detail. Plan and schedule a proper timetable and strategy to finish the syllabus so you have enough time for revisions and mock tests. Mark weak areas in more detail so that you can revise them repeatedly.
  2. If you want to perform well, you must solve at least 8-10 previous years’ question papers. Along with these, start practising the free sample practice tests available on the SpeEdLabs App. By solving them, you will see that many questions are repeated, which will allow you to build concepts in depth.
  3. Try to solve as many mock exams as you can. Just like the Practice Test Series, the SpeEdLabs App also has mock test papers. These mock tests include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Math. The purpose of this test is to give you an idea of the type of questions you will encounter, the exam pattern, and the marking scheme.
  4. Because of anxiety and tension, students commit mistakes when answering JEE papers. Small mistakes can lower your score significantly. Hence, mistakes in calculations should be avoided for a good score.
  5. Lastly, make sure you revise as much as possible. By revising, you can remember facts, diagrams, and procedures that you learned the first time around. You can revise using your notes or notes from the school/personal mentor etc. After completing the revision, try watching the free Video Lectures that are 24×7 available on the SpeEdLabs App. The videos will clear all your doubts as well as will bring in 100% concept clarity within a short period. 

 

Hopefully, this article’s discussion of the differences between JEE Mains and JEE Advanced helped you understand them.

 

Good Luck with the exams!


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