What is the marking scheme for JEE Main 2025?

JEE Main has 90 questions (30 per subject). Each subject has 20 MCQs (+4/-1 marking) and 10 numerical questions (+4/0 marking), of which 5 are compulsory. Total marks: 300.

Is JEE Main enough for NIT admission?

Yes, JEE Main score is used for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions through JoSAA counselling. For IIT admission, you need to qualify JEE Advanced.

What are the best books for JEE Main Physics?

Start with NCERT Physics, then use HC Verma's Concepts of Physics for conceptual clarity, DC Pandey for problem practice, and Irodov for advanced problems if targeting JEE Advanced too.

Joint Entrance Examination Main

Complete guide to JEE Main 2025: exam dates, syllabus, pattern, cutoff, and preparation tips. Expert strategies from SNR Physics for cracking JEE Main.

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Date: January & April 2025

Total Marks: 300

Important Dates

Session 1 Application Start

November 2024

Session 1 Exam Date

January 22-31, 2025

Session 1 Result

February 2025

Session 2 Application Start

February 2025

Session 2 Exam Date

April 2025

Session 2 Result

May 2025

Exam Pattern

Mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

Duration

3 hours

Total Marks

300

Section	Questions	Marks
Physics	30	100
Chemistry	30	100
Mathematics	30	100

Syllabus

Physics

•Physics and Measurement
•Kinematics
•Laws of Motion
•Work, Energy and Power
•Rotational Motion
•Gravitation
•Properties of Solids and Liquids
•Thermodynamics
•Kinetic Theory of Gases
•Oscillations and Waves
•Electrostatics
•Current Electricity
•Magnetic Effects of Current
•Electromagnetic Induction
•Optics
•Modern Physics
•Electronic Devices
•Communication Systems

Mathematics

•Sets, Relations and Functions
•Complex Numbers
•Matrices and Determinants
•Permutations and Combinations
•Binomial Theorem
•Sequences and Series
•Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
•Integral Calculus
•Differential Equations
•Coordinate Geometry
•Three Dimensional Geometry
•Vector Algebra
•Statistics and Probability
•Trigonometry

Chemistry

•Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
•Atomic Structure
•Chemical Bonding
•Chemical Thermodynamics
•Solutions
•Equilibrium
•Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
•Chemical Kinetics
•Classification of Elements
•Hydrogen and s-Block Elements
•p-Block Elements
•d and f-Block Elements
•Organic Chemistry
•Polymers
•Chemistry in Everyday Life

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject with at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST).

Preparation Tips

Master NCERT concepts thoroughly before moving to advanced books

Practice JEE-level problems from HC Verma, DC Pandey (Physics), and RD Sharma (Maths)

Focus on Mathematics — it is the highest-scoring subject in JEE Main

Solve previous 15 years of JEE Main papers

Take full-length mock tests every week to build exam temperament

Learn shortcut methods for solving MCQs quickly

Focus on time management — allocate time per section wisely

Frequently Asked Questions

JEE Main 2025 is conducted in two sessions — January and April. Candidates can appear in one or both sessions. The best of the two scores is considered for ranking.

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