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- Pattern of Exam
- Mode of the examination
- Academic Qualification
- Other Eligibility Conditions
- The list of qualifying examinations
JEE is a joint entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institute of technology (IITs) and other premier institutions. This examination is conducted for admission to B.Tech., Integrated M.Tech., Cooperative Integrated M.Tech., B.Pharm. (4 years) and B.Arch. The Indian Institutes of Technology are located in Chennai, New Delhi, Kanpur, Khargpur, Roorkee and Mumbai. The Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, the Institute of technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IIITM, Gwalior, IIIT, Allahabad, NIFFT, Ranchi and DG Shipping (TS Chanakya), Mumbai and marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata) also admit students from the JEE merit list for their undergraduate programs. However, women candidates are not given admission to B.Tech in Mining or Mining machinery.
Pattern of Exam
From the year 2000, a reform has been introduced in the existing scheme of the examination. IIT-JEE will henceforth be conducted in two phases. Only those who qualify in the first phase, aptly termed the Screening Test, will be allowed to appear for the subsequent Main Examination. It is mandatory for candidates desiring to join B.Arch and B.Design to qualify in a two- hour aptitude test at the counselling institutes. Separate merit lists of candidates belonging to the General and SC/ST categories are prepared. No waiting or extended list is prepared. There are independent cut-offs for each subject and also for the aggregate. The choice of examination centers and the IIT zone in no way influence allotment of the Institute and the course to be pursued.
Mode of the examination
The 3-hour Screening Test consists of objective-type questions to be answered on a machine-gradable answer sheet using HB pencils only. The subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are given equal weightage.
In the Main Examinations, there are conventional questions in separate papers for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, each of 100 marks and 2 hours duration. It is held in the first week of May. Candidates can opt for question papers in English or Hind and can answer the main Examination in either of the following languages – Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Eligibility
Academic Qualification
The minimum academic qualification for admission through JEE is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 system or its equivalent. Those appearing in 10+2 final or equivalent examination may also appear in JEE (Screening Test and Main Examination) for consideration of provisional admission.
Other Eligibility Conditions
All Indian nationals residing in India or abroad may seek admission through this examination. Indian students who have studied abroad for at least 5 years, inclusive of 10+2 during the last 8 years, are eligible to apply through the scheme Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA). Foreign nationals can also appear in the IIT-JEE. The age limit is between 17 and 23 years as on September 30 of the year of examination. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years in the case of SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates. There are currently no minimum age requirements.
The list of qualifying examinations
The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of secondary Examination, including Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. First year Examination of a degree course of any recognized Indian University/Institute following a Higher Secondary Examination in the 10+1 system. Final Examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the national Defense Academy. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examinaton (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University.
Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
H.S.C.Vocational examination
A Pass grade in the Senior Secondary Examination conducted by the national Open School with a minimum of five subjects. 3or 4 year diploma recognized by AICTE or a state Board of Technical Education. For admission to the B.Pharm. Course at the IT-BHU a candidate must have Biology as a subject at the (10+2) level qualifying examination. Candidates called for counselling and desirous of joining the B.Arch and B.Des. Courses will be required to qualify in a two-hour aptitude test to be conducted at each counseling institute.
Application Procedure
Application forms and information brochures can be collected on payment of the requisite amount by rank draft/postal order, payable to IIT-Delhi, at SBI. The bank draft/postal order for the mentioned amount should be addressed to Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination, IIT-Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016. Two slips of size 5 cm x a0 cm must accompany the postal request, with the candidate’s complete draft/postal address including Pin Code. The envelope containing the bank draft/postal order and address slips must be clearly marked with the JEE (year) Application Form.
Physical Fitness
It is expected that the candidates will have good general physique. They have to produce a certificate to that effect in the prescribed format. Candidates opting for Mining or Mining Machinery Engineering should make sure that they are free from colour blindness.
Reservation of Seats
For SC candidates: 15%
For ST candidats : 7.5%
SC/ST candidates failing to qualify with relaxed norms but satisfying certain minimum requirements may be offered admission to Preparatory Course of one-year duration. Candidates successfully completing the Preparatory Course will be offered admission against the vacant seats without going through JEE again. 3% of seats reserved for Physically Handicapped (including leprosy-cured) candidates (PH) who are otherwise fit to pursue the course and who qualify for admission.
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