The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the answer key of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 and the response sheet of Session 1. The test-takers who appeared in the exam can download the answer key of JEE Main in PDF format from this website. The link to download the answer key and response sheet is also available on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The NTA had earlier published a provisional answer key of the JEE Main 2025 for Session 1. The provisional key was made available for viewing and challenge from February 4 to February 6, 2025. If a test-taker found an error or had objections with the marked answers in the provisional answer key, they were given the facility to raise their objections online within the time limit given by the NTA.
For objecting to an answer, the test-takers had to log in to the official website and object. But for each question they wanted to object to, they had to pay a fee of INR 200.
On this page, you’ll find the question paper PDFs with solutions for sessions 1 and 2 and the JEE Main Syllabus 2025.
JEE Main Result 2025
What is JEE Main?
JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam the NTA conducts for admission into the B.E./B. Tech and B.Arch./B.Plan courses, which are offered by the IITs (Indian Institute of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology), and CFTs (Centrally Funded Institutions).
Only those candidates who qualify for the JEE Main will be eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced. The counseling-cum-seat allotment for all the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs will be organized by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA).
JEE Main 2025 Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of exam | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Level of exam | Undergraduate |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year in January and April |
| Mode of exam | Online as a computer-based test |
| How many students appeared for JEE Mains 2025 | 13.78 lakh (Session 1) |
| Courses offered | BTech, BArch, and BPlan |
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| Accepting colleges | All NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs |
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| JEE Main 2025 official website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
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JEE Mains 2025 Upcoming Exam Date
JEE Main 2025 Exam Session 2
| Events | Dates |
| Application Form | January 31, 2025 |
| Last date to apply | February 24, 2025 |
| The last date to submit the fee | February 24, 2025 |
| Correction facility | March 2025 |
| Advance city intimation slip | March 2025 |
| Admit card release date | 3 days before the session 2 exam date |
| JEE Main 2025 Exam | April 1 to 8, 2025 |
| Release of answer key | 4th week of April 2025 |
| Result declaration | By April 17, 2025 |
| Release of cut-off | 2nd week of April 2025 |
| Counselling | 3rd week of April 2025 |
JEE Main Application Form 2025
The NTA has released JEE Registration Form 2025.
- The JEE Main Application form is available only online.
- There was no JEE Application Form correction facility to edit/change/rectify particulars in the filled-out application form, so candidates had to be extra careful while filling it out.
- Aadhaar Card Is Required: An Aadhaar Card is not required to apply for the exam.
- To fill out the Application Form, candidates need to upload scanned images of images in the form, i.e., passport-size photographs and signatures of candidates and mothers/fathers/parents.
- The dimensions of the passport-size photographs should be 3.5 x 4.5 cm. Refer to the complete JEE Main Photo Size Format here.
- The size of a signature should be 3.5*1.5 cm.
- The scanned documents must be in JPEG or JPG format.
- Submission of multiple applications will lead a candidate’s application toward cancellation.
- There is no need to send the hard copy of the Application Form to the conducting authority.
JEE Main Image Format 2025
| Dimensions | 3.5cm X 4.5cm |
| Format | JPEG |
| File Size | 4kb to 40kb |
| Preferred Background | White |
JEE Main Application Fee 2025
Candidates could pay the JEE Main application fee online through Internet banking or by using a credit or debit card. The application fee for various categories and exam centers is as given below:
JEE Main Application Fee 2025
Candidates can pay the JEE Main 2025 application fee online through Internet Banking or a Credit/Debit Card. The application fee for various categories and exam centers is as given below:
For exam centres in India
| JEE Main Fees Structure 2025 for Indian Exam Centres | ||
| Courses | JEE Main Registration Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | JEE Main Registration Fee (SC/ST/PWD/Transgender) |
| BE./BTech & BArch or BE./BTech & BPlanning or BE./BTech, BArch & BPlanning or BArch & BPlanning | For Boys – INR 2000 For Girls – INR 1600 | For All – INR 1000 |
| BE./BTech or BArch or B.Planning | For Boys – INR 1000 For Girls – INR 800 | For All – INR 500 |
For exam centres opted abroad
| JEE Main Fees Structure 2025 for Abroad Exam Centres | ||
| Courses | JEE Main 2025 Application Form Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | JEE Main 2025 Application Form Fee (SC/ST/PWD/Transgender) |
| B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning | Gen: For Boys – Rs 5000 For Girls – Rs 4000 | M / F – Rs 2500 Transgender – Rs 3000 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL):Boys – Rs 4500 Girls – Rs 4000 | ||
| B.E./BTech & BArch or BE./BTech & BPlanning or BE./B.Tech, BArch & B. Planning or BArch & BPlanning | For Boys – Rs 10000 For Girls – Rs 8000 For All – Rs 5000 | For All – Rs 5000 |
JEE Main Application Correction 2025
- This year, there was no correction facility for changing the application form after completing the registration process.
- No modification could be made to the photographs or signatures uploaded to the form.
- Aspirants had to diligently complete and re-check the application form before submitting it.
- No corrections sent by candidates through post/Whatsapp/ email/ by hand will be entertained by NTA.
Previously, the candidates had the provision to modify and edit the details of their Application Form by conducting authority.
- Candidates could edit/correct their application forms.
- The application form correction facility was available only online.
- JEE Main correction window provided the facility of correction in details like the change in exam mode from PBT to CBT, the city of examination, and paper-2 to paper-1.
- Candidates could make changes only in some selective fields.
- An additional fee for correcting the application form could be paid through a credit/debit card, e-wallet, or e-challan.
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2025
Those who applied for the exam had to go through the JEE Main eligibility criteria first, as only those candidates who fulfill the criteria are eligible to sit for the examination. The detailed eligibility criteria are given below:
Age Criteria: There is no upper age limit for the Main exam.
Qualification Criteria
- The candidate must have passed the XII or equivalent exam in 2022 and 2023 or appear in 2024 to be eligible to apply for the JEE exam in 2025.
- For B.E/B. Tech, it is essential to have passed the XII/qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, and Technical as a Vocational subject.
- For B. Arch, passing XII in physics, mathematics, and chemistry is mandatory.
- For B. Planning, passing the XII/qualifying exam in Mathematics is required.
- There are no minimum marks required in the XII. However, the candidates must score 75% or above to get admission into IITs, NITs, or CFTI.
- Diploma holders may also apply for JEE but will only be eligible for admission into IITs.
Number of Attempts
- A total of three attempts are made to clear the JEE Main. JEE Advanced can be attempted a maximum of two times in consecutive years. The attempt limit is the same for all the categories.
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025
The JEE Main Exam Pattern comprises three papers that are three hours each. The paper contains both objective and numerical questions. The three papers are for B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan, respectively. The complete details of the paper pattern are given below:
| Features | Exam Pattern |
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| Mode of exam | B.Tech/B.Plan – CBT mode B.Arch – PBT mode | CBT mode |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) and Numerical Subjective – B.Arch Drawing Paper |
| Number of questions | 75 for B.Tech 77 for B.Arch 100 for B.Plan |
| Total marks | Paper 1 – 300 marks Paper 2 – 400 marks Paper 3 – 400 marks |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Name of sections | B.Tech – 3 (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) B.Arch – 3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude) B.Plan – 3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning Based Questions) |
| Marking scheme | Correct Response – (+4) Incorrect Response – (-1) |
| The difficulty level of the exam | Easy to Moderate |
JEE Main Admit Card 2025
The NTA releases the admit card before the exam. Some essential pointers regarding the JEE Main Admit Card are given below:
- Only the candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the JEE Admit Card.
- The Admit Card will be released only online.
- The authorities will inform the candidates regarding releasing the admit card using their registered email ID and mobile number.
- Candidates can download the admit card/hall ticket by entering their application number, date of birth, or security code.
- Candidates must contact the conducting authority if they discover errors after generating their admit cards.
- The admit card contains the exam schedule, exam center details, the candidate’s roll number, etc.
- Candidates must carry proof of ID, and an admit card to the examination hall.
JEE Main Syllabus 2025
The JEE Main Syllabus details the topics and chapters covered in the test papers. All three papers have different courses, so the syllabus is also different. The detailed paper-wise division of the syllabus is given below:
JEE Main (B.E / B.Tech) – Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Mathematics Syllabus
| Unit 1: Sets, Relations, and Functions | Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants | Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations |
| Unit 5: Mathematical Induction | Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | Unit 7: Sequences and Series | Unit 8: Limit Continuity and Differentiability |
| Unit 9: Integral Calculus | Unit 10: Differential Equations | Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry | Unit 12: Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| Unit 13: Vector Algebra | Unit 14: Statistics and Probability | Unit 15: Trigonometry | Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning |
Physics Syllabus
| Section A – Theory | ||||
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| Unit 1: Physics and Measurement | Unit 2: Kinematics | Unit 3: Laws of Motion | Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power | Unit 5: Rotational Motion |
| Unit 6: Gravitation | Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids | Unit 8: Thermodynamics | Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases | Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves |
| Unit 11: Electrostatics | Unit 12: Current Electricity | Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 16: Optics | Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei | Unit 19: Electronic Devices | Unit 20: Communication Systems |
| Section B – Practical | ||||
| Unit 21: Experimental Skills | ||||
Chemistry Syllabus
| Section A: Physical Chemistry | ||||
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| Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Unit 2: States of Matter | Unit 3: Atomic Structure | Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | |
| Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics | Unit 6: Solutions | Unit 7: Equilibrium | Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | |
| Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics | Unit 10: Surface Chemistry | – | – | |
| Section B: Inorganic Chemistry | ||||
| Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals | Unit 13: Hydrogen | Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | |
| Unit 15: P-Block Elements | Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements | Unit 17: Coordination Compounds | Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry | |
| Section C: Organic Chemistry | ||||
| Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Unit 21: Hydrocarbons | Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | |
| Unit 23: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Unit 25: Polymers | Unit 26: Biomolecules | |
| Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life | Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | – | ||
JEE (B. Arch / B. Planning) – Aptitude Test
| Part 1 | Part 2 |
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| People, places, buildings, materials, and textures related to architecture and the built environment are all things to be aware of. Analytical reasoning and mental ability (visual, numerical, and verbal) are required. | Three-dimensional perception: understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms, and elements; color, texture, harmony, and contrast. Design and draw geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms, both 2D and 3D, union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces, and volumes. Generation of the plan, elevations, and 3D views of objects. Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms is challenging. |
How to Prepare for JEE Main 2025?
Some highly beneficial JEE Main Preparation Tips are:
- Make a proper study timetable.
- The exam pattern is very important in exam preparation; therefore, keep up to date with the syllabus and exam pattern.
- To score well in the examination, students must thoroughly prepare for the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) of classes XI and XII.
- Candidates must have a good command of NCERT books as they cover a significant chunk of the JEE Main syllabus.
- Aspirants must also go through the past year’s question papers to get an idea of the difficulty level of the exam.
- Practice mock tests to identify the weak areas.
- Time management is crucial. Set your timetable so that you can easily decide your study hours. Divide your time well among school, coaching classes, exercise, entertainment, etc.
- Keep yourself healthy by not succumbing to stress.
JEE Main Exam Centers
The NTA JEE examination is conducted all around the country. The complete state-wise list of exam centers is given below:
| Exam States | Exam Cities | City code |
| Haryana | Faridabad | 28 |
| Gurgaon | 29 | |
| Hisar | 30 | |
| Karnal | 31 | |
| Kurukshetra | 32 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur | 33 |
| Shimla | 34 | |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu | 35 |
| Srinagar | 36 | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 88 |
| Haldwani | 89 | |
| Haridwar | 90 | |
| Roorkee | 91 | |
| Punjab | Amritsar | 73 |
| Bathinda | 74 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra | 92 |
| Allahabad | 93 | |
| Bareilly | 94 | |
| Gorakhpur | 95 | |
| Jhansi | 96 | |
| Kanpur | 97 | |
| Lucknow | 98 | |
| Varanasi | 99 |
JEE Main Cut-Off
The “cut-off” is the minimum mark required to qualify for the exam. It will be released along with the main results of the JEE. The expected JEE Main Cut-Off is given below:
| Category | Cut Off |
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| General | 88-91 |
| GEN- EWS | 77-80 |
| OBC – NCL | 73-76 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 43-46 |
| Scheduled tribes (ST) | 43-46 |
| PwD | 0-1 |
JEE Main Counseling 2025
Once the conducting authority declares the NTA JEE Main results, the Joint Admission Boards will release the counseling dates. The schedule will be different for all-India rank counseling and state-level counseling.
- The JEE Main Counseling process will be done online.
- To appear in the counseling process, candidates need to register themselves first.
- JoSAA/CSAB are the authorities that conduct centralized counseling for admission to NITs, IITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.
- Admission will be offered to the candidates based on their AIR and choices.
- The candidates must participate in the counseling and seat allocation processes to get a seat.
- The seat will be allotted based on filled choices, rank, category, and availability.
- Candidates must download the provisional seat allotment letter and pay the acceptance fee.
- Once candidates pay the acceptance fee, they must report to the allotted centers to verify their documents.
Many colleges in every state also offer admission through JEE Main. Students must apply separately through state counseling to get admission to these colleges.
Conclusion
Every year, lakhs of students appear for this prestigious examination to gain admission into prestigious institutes like IITs, NITs, etc. Cracking this exam with flying colors requires hard work, determination, and consistency.
Do not neglect to understand the exam pattern diligently before preparation. This will give you a better understanding of the nature of the exam. This article provides in-depth details about the JEE Main exam 2025. We hope that this information helps you in the best way possible.
Good luck!
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