JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Starts on April 4: Check the Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Other Details

The eagerly awaited Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 session 2 is set to begin on April 4th. This prestigious exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a crucial step for students aspiring to join undergraduate engineering programs across India. JEE Main serves as the gateway to a wide array of engineering courses, helping countless students realize their academic dreams.

Increased Participation in Session 1

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted JEE Main 2024 Session 1 in January 2024. The exam took place across 544 centers in 291 cities, including 21 international centers. This session saw a significant rise in the number of registered candidates, with 1,221,624 students signing up, marking a 27% increase from the previous year’s 860,064. However, the exam was conducted in 10 shifts, two fewer than the previous year.

Changes in JEE Main 2024 Syllabus

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus has been reduced in specific topics across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The overall syllabus has been cut by 25% to 35%, depending on the subject, to streamline content and reduce pressure on students.

Physics:

• Communication Systems (from Unit – Electronic Devices)
• Some topics from Experimental Skills

Chemistry:

• Physical quantities and their measurements, precision, and accuracy, significant figures (from Unit – Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry)
• States of Matter (from Unit – Unit 2: States of Matter)
• Thomson and Rutherford’s atomic models and their limitations (from Unit – Unit 3: Atomic Structure)
• Surface Chemistry (from Unit – Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure)
• s-Block Elements (from Unit – Unit 5: Periodic Classification of Elements)
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals (from Unit – Unit 6: Metallurgy)
• Hydrogen (from Unit – Unit 7: The s-Block Elements)
• Environmental Chemistry (from Unit – Unit 11: Environmental Chemistry)
• Polymers (from Unit – Unit 14: Biomolecules)
• Chemistry in Everyday Life (from Unit – Unit 15: Chemistry in Everyday Life)

Mathematics:

• Some topics within Three Dimensional Geometry

Shifting Weightage

The weightage for Mathematics has increased slightly from 30% to 35%, while Physics and Chemistry have seen a minor decrease from 25% each to 22.5% each. This change emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in Mathematics.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2024 follows a computer-based test (CBT) format with two papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Plan.).

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.):

• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Total Questions: 90 (30 from each subject)
• Total Marks: 300
• Sections:
  • Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options (1 mark each, negative marking for wrong answers)
  • Section B: 10 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) with one or more correct answers (4 marks each, no negative marking)

Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Plan.):

• Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing
• Total Questions: 105 (30 Mathematics, 50 Aptitude, and 2 Drawing)
• Total Marks: 300
• Sections:
  • Mathematics: Similar format to Paper 1 with 30 MCQs and 10 NVQs
  • Aptitude: 50 questions testing spatial reasoning, imagination, and aesthetic sense
  • Drawing: Two questions requiring drawing skills (25 marks each)

Important Dates

• Application Window Closed
• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 4th to April 12th, 2024

Other Important Details

• Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with specified minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Detailed eligibility criteria are available on the NTA website.
• Exam Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Official Website: https://nta.ac.in/

Disclaimer

The information provided in this article about JEE Main 2024, including exam dates, syllabus, and exam pattern, is based on publicly available sources and official announcements from the National Testing Agency (NTA). While we strive to ensure accuracy, readers are encouraged to verify details from the official NTA website or other reliable sources before making any decisions or taking action based on the information provided here.