JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Begins April 4th: What You Need to Know

The second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 is just around the corner, scheduled to start on April 4th. This crucial exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the gateway for students across India hoping to pursue undergraduate engineering programs. Whether you dream of building bridges or designing robots, JEE Main is the first step towards your engineering aspirations.

More Students Than Ever

The first session of JEE Main 2024, held in January, saw a remarkable increase in participation. Over 1.2 million students registered for the exam, a significant jump of 27% compared to the previous year. This surge in numbers highlights the growing interest in engineering education.

A Leaner Syllabus

To make things a bit easier for students, the NTA has streamlined the JEE Main 2024 syllabus. They’ve removed some topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, reducing the overall content by 25% to 35% depending on the subject.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s been removed:

• Physics: “Communication Systems” and some topics from “Experimental Skills” are no longer part of the syllabus.

• Chemistry: Several chapters have been excluded, including “Physical quantities and their measurements,” “States of Matter” (specific details not provided), and “Environmental Chemistry.”

• Mathematics: While the NTA hasn’t specified exactly which topics are gone, expect a slight reduction in content within “Three Dimensional Geometry.”

Shifting Focus

While the syllabus has shrunk, the importance of Mathematics has grown. The weightage for Mathematics in JEE Main 2024 has increased from 30% to 35%. Physics and Chemistry, on the other hand, have seen their weightage decrease slightly to 22.5% each.

Key Subjects, Key Points:

• Physics: Focus on fundamental concepts in Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics.

• Chemistry: Master the essentials of Chemical Bonding, Periodic Classification, and Organic Chemistry.

• Mathematics: Strengthen your grasp of Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, and Vectors.

Exam Pattern: Two Papers, Two Paths

JEE Main 2024 follows a computer-based test (CBT) format and offers two papers:

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.): This paper tests your knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It consists of 90 questions (30 from each subject) totaling 300 marks. Each subject has two sections:

  • 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options each (1 mark for each correct answer, negative marking for incorrect answers).
  • 10 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) where you need to provide the numerical answer (4 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking).

• Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Plan.): Designed for aspiring architects and planners, this paper has 105 questions (30 Mathematics, 50 Aptitude, and 2 Drawing) totaling 300 marks.

  • Mathematics follows the same format as Paper 1 (30 MCQs and 10 NVQs).
  • Aptitude assesses your spatial reasoning, imagination, and aesthetic sense with 50 questions.
  • Drawing tests your sketching skills with two questions (25 marks each).

Important Dates and Details:

• Application Window: The application period for both sessions of JEE Main 2024 has now closed.

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

• Eligibility: You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam with specific 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/

Remember: This information is based on publicly available sources. Always double-check important details and the latest updates on the official NTA website.