jee mains structure and adv

• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) online,
• Number of Sessions: Conducted twice a year (typically in January and April).
• Duration: 3 hours for regular candidates (4 hours for PwD candidates).

	• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
	• Total Questions: 75 compulsory questions (25 questions per subject).
	• Section Breakdown: Each subject has 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Section A and 5 Numerical Value questions in Section B.
	• Total Marks: 300 marks.
jee adv
 • Dual-Paper Mandatory Format
	• Consists of two compulsory exams: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
	• Both papers must be attempted on the same day; skipping one results in disqualification.
• Timing & Mode
	• Conducted strictly as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
	• Duration is 3 hours per paper (6 hours of total examination time).
• Unpredictable Blueprint
	• The exact exam pattern, question count, and total marks are never disclosed in advance.
	• Total marks change annually, typically fluctuating between 300 to 372 marks across both papers.

• Complex Question Typologies
	• Single Correct MCQs: Traditional four-option questions with one right answer.
	• Multiple Correct MCQs: One or more options can be correct; features a partial marking system but carries high negative marks for wrong selections.
	• Numerical/Integer Value: Requires entering a precise numeric or decimal value; usually carries no negative marking.
	• Paragraph/Comprehension: Case-study passages followed by dependent questions.
	• Matrix Match: Matching combinations across multiple lists.
• Double Cutoff System
	• Candidates must clear a minimum qualifying mark for each individual subject as well as an aggregate total cutoff to secure a rank.