JEE Mains examination session 1, 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on January 22 to 31, 2025 and the session 2 exams will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. NTA has made some changes to the JEE Mains syllabus including syllabus and exam centers. Read the article below for more details:
JEE Main Exam Pattern – Revised
The National Testing Academy has revised the exam pattern that was being followed earlier. There are some changes to the exam pattern. This includes the removal of the optional questions in Section B of both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Now there is a negative marking of -1 for the JEE Main section B questions.
JEE Main 2025- Changes in Syllabus
The syllabus has been changed. The National Testing Academy has reverted to the tie-breaking policy which was being followed earlier. Topics including vectors, scalars & vectors, addition & subtraction, unit vectors, resolution of vectors, and scalar & vector products have been removed from the exam syllabus for 2025.
JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 Tie-Breaking Guidelines
Here is a list of JEE Main 2025 paper 1 Tie-Breaking Guidelines:
- NTA score in Mathematics
- NTA score in Chemistry
- NTA score in Physics
- Attempts of incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects have been reduced
- Less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics.
- Reduction in the proportion of attempted incorrect answers and wrong answers in Physics.
- Less amount of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry.
- In case of a tie, candidates will be provided with the same rank.
JEE Main 2025 paper 2A tie-breaking guidelines
Find JEE Main 2025 paper 2A tie-breaking instructions:
- NTA score in Mathematics
- NTA score in Aptitude Test
- NTA score in Drawing Test
- Reduced proportion of attempted incorrect answers and right answers in all the subjects
- Less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics
- In case of a tie candidates will be provided with the same rank
JEE Main 2025 paper 2B – Instructions for tie-breaking
Here are some guidelines for the JEE Main 2025 paper 2B:
- NTA score in Aptitude Test
- NTA score in Planning Based Questions
- NTA score in Mathematics
- Reduced proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects
- Less attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part- II)
- Less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part- I)
- Less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part III)
- Suppose there is a tie candidates will be allotted the same rank
Less Number of JEE Main 2025 Exam Centres
The exam centers have been reduced. In the year 2024, there were a total number of 300 exam centers, but for the year 2025, the number of exam centers has been reduced to 284. To find their exam center candidates must check their admit card.
How to Download JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
The Admit Card will be released on January 19, 2025. You can download the admit card from the official website after it is released. Here is how you can download the admit card:
- Go to the official website of JEE Main. jeemain.nta.nic.in
- After the website opens you will find a “JEE Main admit card 2025” link.
- Click on it then choose the ‘Through application number and password’ option.
- Enter your application number and password in the respective fields.
- Tap on the ‘Sign In’ button.
- After logging in you will be able to view the admit card and download it.
FAQs
Q. What are the major changes in the JEE Main exam?
A. The NTA has made two big changes to the exam pattern. Now, Paper 1 (BE/BTech) will have a total of 75 questions, with 25 questions each from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. There will be no optional questions in section B in any subject.
Q. Is the JEE Mains 2025 syllabus reduced?
A. After the NTA update certain topics such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics have been removed from the syllabus for 2025.
Q. Will JEE 2025 be tough?
A. The National Testing Academy has made some changes to the syllabus. It is anticipated that the exam paper will be tough. Other factors such as the rising number of applicants and tougher cut-offs might also affect the difficulty level of the exam.
Q. What is the expected cutoff for JEE 2025?
A. The cutoff for the is expected to be around 75-80 percentile, based on previous trends and factors affecting the exam.
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