JEE Main 2024 Session 2: All You Need to Know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 Session 2, starting from April 4th. This prestigious exam is a crucial step for students seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programs across India. In this article, we will delve into the exam pattern, syllabus, and other essential details to help you prepare for the big day.

JEE Main 2024 Session 1: A Record-Breaking Participation

The first session of JEE Main 2024 witnessed a significant increase in participation, with 1,221,624 registered candidates, a 27% rise from the previous year’s count of 860,064. The exam was conducted in 10 shifts, two fewer than in the previous year.

Reduced Syllabus: A Boon for Students

The JEE Main 2024 syllabus has undergone a reduction of 25% to 35% in specific topics across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. This move aims to streamline the content and potentially reduce the pressure on students. The removed topics include:

• Physics: Communication Systems, Experimental Skills, and Thomson and Rutherford’s atomic models and their limitations
• Chemistry: Physical quantities and their measurements, States of Matter, Surface Chemistry, s-Block Elements, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, Hydrogen, Environmental Chemistry, and Polymers
• Mathematics: Three Dimensional Geometry

Shifting Weightage: Mathematics Takes Center Stage

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 emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in Mathematics.

JEE Main Syllabus: A Breakdown

Here’s a breakdown of the subjects and key points to remember:

• Physics: Expect a focus on core topics like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics
• Chemistry: Core areas like Chemical Bonding, Periodic Classification, and Organic Chemistry remain central, while chapters like Physical quantities and their measurements, States of Matter, and Environmental Chemistry have been excluded
• Mathematics: Core concepts like Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, and Vectors persist, with a slight reduction in content within Three Dimensional Geometry

JEE Main Exam Pattern: A Computer-Based Test

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.): Assesses knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 90 questions carrying a total of 300 marks
• Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Plan.): Comprises 105 questions, including 30 Mathematics, 50 Aptitude, and 2 Drawing, with a total of 300 marks

Important Dates and Details

• Application Window Closed: The application window for JEE Main 2024 (both sessions) has closed
• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 4th to April 12th, 2024
• Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with specified minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• 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.