JEE Advanced 2025: A Complete Guide

 The JEE Advanced exam is one of the most prestigious and challenging entrance exams in India, conducted by one of the leading IITs (IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee) or the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. It serves as the gateway to top engineering institutions, including the IITs. Approximately 2.5 lakh students who qualify JEE Main Session 1 & Session 2 appear for this exam to secure a bright academic and professional future.

JEE Advanced 2025: Key Highlights

Exam NameIIT JEE Advanced 2025
Conducting AuthorityIIT Kanpur
Exam DateMay 18, 2025 (Sunday)
PurposeAdmission to IITs
FrequencyOnce a Year
ModeComputer-Based Test
Number of ApplicantsAround 2.5 Lakh
Available SeatsIITs: 17,760, NITs: 24,229, IIITs: 8,546, GFTIs: 9,402
Offered CoursesB.Tech, B.Arch, BS, BS+MS Dual Degree, B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree, Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech
Registration FeesFemale/SC/ST - Rs 1600, Others - Rs 3200, SAARC Candidates - USD 100, Non-SAARC Candidates - USD 200
Number of ExamsTwo (Both are Compulsory)
Duration & TimingsPaper 1: 9 AM - 12 PM, Paper 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
LanguagesHindi & English
Official Websitejeeadv.ac.in

JEE Advanced 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025, candidates must meet the following five criteria:

1. Performance in JEE (Main) 2025:

  • Only the top 2,50,000 candidates (across all categories) from the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2025 are eligible.

2. Age Limit:

  • Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000.

  • A five-year relaxation applies to SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

3. Number of Attempts:

  • Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

4. Class 12 Qualification:

  • Candidates must have appeared for Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

  • Those who passed in 2023 or earlier are ineligible.

5. IIT Admission Status:

  • Candidates who have previously been admitted to any IIT through JoSAA are not eligible, even if they later withdrew or left the program.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals

Foreign national candidates must follow different qualification standards. Those without Indian citizenship or whose parents are non-Indian fall under this category.

  • OCI/PIO Candidates who obtained their cards before March 4, 2021, will be treated as Indian nationals for IIT admission.

  • Foreign nationals are not eligible for reservations.

  • They must have completed 10+2 education.

  • Around 10% of seats are reserved for international students.

JEE Advanced 2025: Important Dates

EventDate & Time
Registration BeginsApril 23, 2025 (10:00 IST)
Registration ClosesMay 02, 2025 (17:00 IST)
Fee Payment DeadlineMay 05, 2025 (17:00 IST)
Admit Card DownloadMay 11 - May 18, 2025 (14:30 IST)
Exam DateMay 18, 2025
Provisional Answer KeyMay 26, 2025 (10:00 IST)
Final Answer Key & ResultsJune 02, 2025 (10:00 IST)

JEE Advanced 2025 Registration Fees

CategoryRegistration Fee
Indian Nationals
Female (All Categories)₹ 1600
SC/ST/PwD Candidates₹ 1600
General/OBC₹ 3200
Foreign Nationals
SAARC CountriesUSD 100
Non-SAARC CountriesUSD 200

JEE Advanced 2025 Registration Process

The JEE Advanced 2025 application process begins after the JEE Main Session 2 results. Candidates must follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

  2. Log in using JEE Main 2025 roll number and password.

  3. Fill in personal details, contact information, and address.

  4. Select up to eight preferred exam cities.

  5. Upload scanned passport-size photo and signature.

  6. Verify details and submit the application form.

Required Documents for Application

Candidates must upload the following documents in PDF format (50KB-300KB):

  • Class X certificate or Birth certificate

  • Class XII certificate

  • Category certificate (if applicable)

  • PwD/Scribe request letter (if applicable)

  • OCI/PIO card (if applicable)

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern

  • The exam consists of two compulsory papers (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics).

  • Conducted in CBT mode (Hindi & English).

  • Includes Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Answer Type (NAT), and Matching Type questions.

  • Total questions: 108 (54 per paper).

  • Marking Scheme:

    • MCQs: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect

    • NAT & Matching Type: +3 for correct, no negative marking

  • Total Marks: 306 (183 per paper, 61 per subject).

JEE Advanced 2025 Syllabus

Physics

  • General Physics

  • Mechanics

  • Thermal Physics

  • Electricity & Magnetism

  • Electromagnetic Waves

  • Optics

  • Modern Physics

Mathematics

  • Algebra

  • Trigonometry

  • Differential & Integral Calculus

  • Matrices

  • Vectors

  • Probability & Statistics

  • Analytical Geometry

  • Sets, Relations, & Functions

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium. Organic Chemistry: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Alcohols, Amines, Polymers, Biomolecules. Inorganic Chemistry: Coordination Compounds, Periodic Properties, Hydrogen, p/d/f-Block Elements.

Conclusion

JEE Advanced is the gateway to IITs, offering unmatched academic and career opportunities. As one of India's toughest exams, it demands rigorous preparation.

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