JEE Exam 2026 – Step-by-Step Complete Guide
1. What is JEE?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the national-level engineering entrance exam in India. It consists of two parts: JEE Main (conducted by NTA) and JEE Advanced (conducted by IITs) for admission into engineering programs like B.Tech/B.E. in top colleges like NITs, IIITs, and IITs.
2. Eligibility Criteria
| Exam | Eligibility |
|---|
| JEE Main | 10+2 pass/appearing with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. No age limit. |
| JEE Advanced | Top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main, 75% in Class 12 or top 20 percentile |
3. Important Dates (Tentative)
- JEE Main Session 1: January 2026
- JEE Main Session 2: April 2026
- JEE Advanced: June 2026
4. JEE Main Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Physics | 30 (20 MCQ + 10 NAT*) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 30 (20 MCQ + 10 NAT*) | 100 |
| Mathematics | 30 (20 MCQ + 10 NAT*) | 100 |
| Total | 90 | 300 |
5. JEE Advanced Pattern
JEE Advanced has two papers (both mandatory). Each paper is 3 hours. It includes MCQs, numerical, and matching questions. Marking schemes vary every year.
6. Syllabus Overview
- Physics: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Vectors
7. Best Books for JEE
- Physics – HC Verma, D.C. Pandey
- Chemistry – NCERT, O.P. Tandon, Morrison & Boyd
- Mathematics – R.D. Sharma, Cengage Series, Arihant Series
8. Preparation Timeline (1 Year)
- First 3 months – NCERT + Conceptual Notes
- Next 3 months – Topic-wise tests + Doubt solving
- Next 3 months – Mock tests + PYQs
- Last 3 months – Final revision + full mocks
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- Smart Mock Tests & Analysis – Aikaabil.com
- Instant Doubt Solving – Aikaabil AI & ChatGPT
- Daily Revision Goals – AI Study Planner
- Brain IQ Tests for Reasoning – Aikaabil Tools
10. JoSAA Counselling
Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs via JoSAA after JEE Advanced results. Steps include registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting.
11. Top Colleges
- IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras (via JEE Advanced)
- NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, DTU (via JEE Main)
12. FAQs
- Q: Is JEE Main score enough for IIT? A: No. You must qualify for JEE Advanced.
- Q: Can I appear twice a year? A: Yes, JEE Main is conducted in two sessions.
- Q: How many times can I appear? A: 6 times over 3 years (Main), 2 times (Advanced)
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