Joint Entrance Examination - Your Gateway to IITs, NITs & Top Engineering Colleges
Complete information about JEE Main & JEE Advanced - Eligibility, Application, Exam Pattern, Counselling, College Selection & Career Guidance
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is India's most prestigious and competitive entrance examination for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (BTech/BE) at premier institutions including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
JEE is conducted in two stages: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Only top-performing students in JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
NTA is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India
Conducted by: One of the IITs (rotational basis)
Each year, a different IIT organizes JEE Advanced
| Aspect | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted By | National Testing Agency (NTA) | IITs (rotational) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed/appearing | Top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main |
| Attempts | 2 sessions per year (6 total) | 2 attempts (consecutive years) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours | 6 hours (2 papers × 3 hours) |
| Admission To | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, State colleges | 23 IITs only |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult | Very Difficult |
4-year Bachelor of Technology / Bachelor of Engineering programs
5-year Bachelor of Architecture program
4-year Bachelor of Planning program
Access to India's premier engineering institutions
Top companies with attractive salary packages
IITs & NITs recognized worldwide
State-of-the-art facilities and labs