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INFORMATION BULLETIN : JEE (Main) - 2023
Information Bulletin: Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - 2023
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
JEE (Main) Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
AICTE All India Council of Technical Education
JoSAA Joint Seat Allocation Authority
CSAB Central Seat Allocation Board
B.E. Bachelor of Engineering
B.Tech. Bachelor of Technology
B.Arch. Bachelor of Architecture
B.Planning Bachelor of Planning
CoA Council of Architecture
MoE Ministry of Education
NTA National Testing Agency
GoI Government of India
GST Goods & Service Tax
IIT Indian Institute of Technology
IIIT Indian Institute of Information Technology
NIT National Institute of Technology
DASA Direct Admission for Students Abroad
CFTI Centrally Funded Technical Institute
UFM Unfair Means
CBT Computer Based Test
NEP National Education Policy
RPwD Rights of Persons with Disabilities
QP Question Paper
TPC Test Practice Centre
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
QRS Query Redressal System
EWS Economically Weaker Section
OBC (NCL) Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer)
SC Scheduled Castes
ST Scheduled Tribes
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EVENTS DATES
(a) Session-1: JEE (Main) - January 2023
Online Submission of Application Form 15 December 2022 to 12 January 2023
(up to 09.00 P.M.)
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed 12 January 2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Application Fee
Announcement of the City of Examination Second week of January 2023
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website Third week of January 2023
Dates of Examination 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2023
Display of Question Paper attempted by the To be displayed on the NTA website
Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting
challenges
Declaration of Result To be displayed on the NTA website
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Fee payable for JEE (Main) – 2023 Type of In India Outside India
(through Credit Card /Debit Card / Net-Banking/UPI) Candidate (Fee in ₹) (Fee in ₹)
(ii) A candidate can apply for Session 1 and pay the examination fee for Session 1 in the given
duration. If a candidate wishes to apply for Session 2 also, he/she has to log in again when the
window will be re-opened after the conduct of Session 1 and pay the Examination Fee for Session
2 during that period.
Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application
Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have
filled more than one Application Form.
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(iii)The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable from the candidate (in addition
to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. For details/procedure,
please see Appendix-II
(iv) The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form for each session will be generated only
after the successful payment of the fee by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page is not
generated after payment of the fee, then the candidate may have to approach the concerned
Bank/Payment Gateway (in the helpline numbers and email given in Appendix- II) for ensuring
the successful payment or to obtain the refund of duplicate /multiple payments.
1.Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form
online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying
with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
2.Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) - 2023 through the “Online” mode only. The Application
Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3.Submission of the Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA
website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
4. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
Download the Information Bulletin and Replica of the Application Form. Read these carefully to
ensure your eligibility.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step 1: Registration Form:
Register for the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application
Number.
Candidate must write his/her Full Name the same as printed on the certificate/marksheet
of Class 10 / equivalent Examination otherwise the form will be rejected.
The candidate should supply the required details while filling the Online Application Form and is
also required to create a PASSWORD and choose Security Question and enter his/her Answer.
After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated and it
will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for
all future reference/correspondence.
This application number will also be used/referred for both Sessions of JEE (Main) - 2023. For
subsequent logins, the candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system-
generated Application Number and created Password.
Step 2: Application Form:
The Candidates can log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre-created
Password for completing the Application Form including filling up personal details, applying for
the Paper, choosing the Examination Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications, and
uploading the images and documents (if any).
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Upload Scanned Images of the Candidate’s Photograph, Signature, Category Certificate (if
applicable), and PwD Certificate (wherever applicable):
i. The recent photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without
mask) visible including ears against a white background.
ii. Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible).
iii. The size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).
iv. The size of the scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 30 kb (clearly legible)
v. The size of the scanned copy of the Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) should be in pdf
between 50kb to 300kb (clearly legible).
vi. The size of the scanned copy of the PwD certificate should be in pdf between 50 kb to 300 kb
(clearly legible)
[Note: The Candidate has to upload only his/her own photograph, signature, and certificate(s) as
mentioned above (and not of anybody else) in a correct/proper manner, as the facility for correction
will not be given in the future.]
In case, it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the photograph,
signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/her Application Form/Admit Card, or he/she has
tampered his/her Admit Card/Result/Scorecard, these acts of the candidate shall be treated as
Unfair Means (UFM) Practices and he/she shall be proceeded with the actions as contemplated
under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means Practices.
Please check your photograph and signature before submission of the Application Form. In case
the photograph or signature is blurred or not visible to identify the identity of the candidate then,
the application will be rejected and no option for correction or revision will be permitted
Step 3: Fee Payment:
After completing Step 1 and Step 2, the candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. The
fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Processing
charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee)
by the concerned Bank.
The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful
payment by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then
the candidate may have to approach the concerned Bank (in the helpline number and e-mail given
in the Information Bulletin) for ensuring the successful payment or for obtaining the refund of
duplicate / multiple payments.
Download, save and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the Application Form (which would
be downloadable only after the successful remittance of the fee) for future reference.
All 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings. The submission of the Application of a
candidate could be considered successful and his/her candidature would be confirmed only on the
successful transaction/receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.
5. Candidates shall ensure that the information entered by them in their respective online Application
Forms is correct.
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6. All candidates must ensure that they have provided the correct e-mail address and mobile number.
A copy of the Confirmation Page and Final Score Card of JEE (Main) – 2023 will also be sent to
the registered e-mail address of the Candidate as well as the Parent/Guardian.
7. Information provided by the candidates in their respective online Application Forms, like, the name
of the candidate, contact details, address details, category, PwD status, educational qualification
details, date of birth, choice of examination cities, etc. will be treated as final. Any request for
change in such particulars will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances.
8. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of the
application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will
not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution before filling up
the correct details in the Application Form.
9. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided
by him/her in his/her online Application Form.
10. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online
Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by
NTA through e-mail on the registered mail address and/or through SMS on the registered mobile
number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any non-communication /miscommunication with
a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.
11. Candidates are also requested to download and install the SANDES application as a secondary
channel to receive time-to-time notifications from NTA.
SANDES APP can be downloaded and installed on Mobile Device as follows:
Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for the latest
updates.
12. Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the date, shift, and time
indicated on their Admit Cards issued by the NTA in due course through its website.
Note:
i. The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step 3 is not
complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
ii. The entire application process for JEE (Main) - 2023 is online, including uploading scanned
images/documents, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc.
Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation
Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.
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iii. NTA has facilitated all candidates with an additional platform of UMANG and DigiLocker to
download their documents like Confirmation Page, Admit Card, Score Cards, etc. Instruction will
be provided in subsequent phases. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their
e-mails regularly for the latest updates.
iv. Usage of Data and Information: NTA/Government of India can use the data provided by the End
Users (test taker in this case) for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development,
analysis, and other permissible purposes (s). However, this information is not for use by any third
party or private agency for any other use.
v. Choice of examination cities displayed to the candidates will be based on the permanent and
correspondence addresses filled during Online Application Form of JEE (Main) – 2023.
vi. Candidates are advised to fill only one Application Form and to take utmost care while filling
the mobile number and e-mail address. Candidates are also advised to use the mobile number
and email address that are accessible to them. Only one mobile number and email address
should be used for one Application Form.
vii. It is mandatory to provide the Mobile Number and e-mail of the Parent or Guardian during
the submission of the online Application Form of JEE (Main) – 2023 as a copy of the
Confirmation Page, Final Score Card will also be sent to them.
Brief Advisory:
Candidates are advised to carry only the following with them into the examination venue:
i. Admit card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA
Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
ii. A simple transparent Ball Point Pen.
iii. Additional photograph, to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
iv. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml), if required.
v. Personal transparent water bottle.
vi. Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.
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Note:
1. All Candidates shall ensure that the information (like his/her name, mother’s name, father’s name,
gender, date of birth, category, PwD status, mobile number, e-mail address, photograph, and
signature, choice of cities for examination Centre, etc.) provided by them in their online
Application Form is correct. Candidates are advised to exercise the utmost care in filling up
the correct details in the Online Application Form. Any request for change in the particulars
and uploaded scanned images at any stage will not be considered by NTA under any
circumstances. NTA will not entertain the corrections sent by the candidate through
Post/Fax/WhatsApp/E-mail/by Hand.
2. In case it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the photograph,
signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/ her Application Form/Admit Card or he/she
has tampered with his/her Admit Card/result, it would be treated as Unfair Means (UFM)
Practices on his/her part and the actions will be taken under the provisions of Unfair Means
Practices, as detailed in the Information Bulletin.
3. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag,
Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material),
Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager,
Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic
Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the
Examination Hall/Room.
4. Candidates are requested to retain a copy of the Confirmation Page, Admit Card, and Scorecard
of the JEE (Main) – 2023 as the same will not be available after 30 June 2023.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 About National Testing Agency (NTA)
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) has established the National Testing Agency
(NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization under the Societies
Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent, and international standardized tests in order
to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher education institutions with a mission
to improve equity and quality in education by developing and administering research-based valid, reliable,
efficient, transparent, fair and international level assessments.
NTA has created a system that is promoting teaching (by teachers), learning (by students), and assessment
(by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and
security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA is constantly engaging with its stakeholders, viz.
students, parents, teachers, experts, and partner institutions.
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CHAPTER-2
JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (MAIN) - 2023
The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for
admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally
Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by
participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is
conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning
courses in the country.
The JEE (Main) - 2023 will be conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the next academic
session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:
This will give two opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if
they are not able to give their best in one attempt.
In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and
will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time.
This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste an entire
year.
If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board
examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one entire year.
A candidate need not appear in both Sessions. However, if a candidate appears in more than
one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) - 2023 NTA Scores will be considered for
preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking.
1. JEE (Main) - 2023 Session 1 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) will be held on 24, 25, 27, 28,
29, 30, and 31 January 2023 followed by Session 2 on 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 12 April
2023. This is being done to ensure that the JEE (Main) - 2023 does not interfere with
the Board examinations, which may be held at different times across the States/UTs.
Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B. Arch and B. Planning) will also be held twice a year
(January and April 2023).
2. It has been decided to provide choices in one section of each subject of Paper 1 and
Part-I of Paper 2A and 2B to cater to the decision of different Boards across the country
regarding the reduction of the syllabus. However, the total number of questions to be
attempted will remain the same (Physics – 25, Chemistry – 25, and Mathematics – 25),
wherever applicable.
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CHAPTER 3
EXAMINATION SCHEME
3.1 Mode of Examination
a) Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
b) Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in “Computer Based Test
(CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) mode, to be attempted
on drawing sheet of A4 size.
c) Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based
Questions (Part-III) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main)
- 2023 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised while filling up the Application Form
online and it cannot be changed at a later stage.
Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will
be taken as the final.
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3. Marking Scheme for Correct Answer or the most appropriate Four marks (+4)
questions for which the Answer
answer is a Numerical Incorrect Answer Minus one mark (-1)
value Unanswered / Marked for Review No mark (0)
4. Method of determining Conversion of the raw score in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning
merit Based Test, and Total into NTA Scores.
Overall merit shall be prepared by merging NTA Scores of all shifts
of all days.
5. Method of resolving ties Tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores in B. Planning
will be resolved in the following manner:
1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by
2. NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by
3. NTA score in Planning Based Questions, followed by
4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect
answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed
by
5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect
answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-I) in the Test,
followed by
6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect
answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II) in the Test,
followed by
7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect
answers and correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part-
III) in the Test followed by
8. Older in Age followed by
9. Application Number in ascending order
Important Note:
(a) For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option
corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. However, if any anomaly or
discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the
following manner:
(i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)
(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
(iii) Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
(iv) If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those
who have marked any of the correct options.
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(v) If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have
attempted the question.
(vi) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped
then full marks will be awarded to all candidates who have appeared irrespective of the fact
whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
There will be negative marking for Section B. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found after
the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:
i.Correct Answer: Four marks (+4)
ii.Incorrect Answer: Minus one mark (-1)
iii.Unanswered/Marked for Review: No mark (0).
iv. If a question is found to be incorrect or the Question is dropped then Four marks (+4) will be
awarded to all those who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human
error or technical error.
v. Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the questions.
The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
3.5 Duration of Test
The total time duration for Paper 1 (B.E. /B.Tech.) is given in the table below:
Total time duration for Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), and Paper 2A (B. Arch)
& Paper 2B (B.Planning) both are given in the table below:
Total Time Duration
Paper Subjects For Non-PwD *For PwD
Candidates Candidates
Paper 2A Mathematics, Aptitude
3 hours 4 hours
(B.Arch) Only Test and Drawing Test
Mathematics, Aptitude
Paper 2B
Test, and Planning 3 hours 4 hours
(B.Planning) Only
Based Questions
Mathematics, Aptitude
Paper 2A (B.Arch) 3 hours 30
Test, Drawing Test,
and Paper 2B minutes 4 hours 10 minutes
and Planning Based
(B.Planning) both
Questions
*Note: - Compensatory time for PwD Candidates is 20 minutes for one-hour examination
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CHAPTER 4
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
For appearing in the JEE (Main) - 2023, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who
have passed the class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or appearing in 2023 irrespective of
their age can appear in JEE (Main) - 2023 examination. However, the candidates may be required to
fulfill the age criteria of the Institute(s) to which they are desirous of taking admission.
i. The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board,
such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School
Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
ii. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/
University.
iii. Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence
Academy
iv. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling
with a minimum of five subjects.
v. Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country is recognized
as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
vi. Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
vii. A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years
duration.
viii. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the
Advanced (A) level.
ix. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International
Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
x. Candidates who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India or from
a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class
12 Examination.
xi. In case the Class 12 Examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at
least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier.
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Only those candidates who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or those
who are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2023, are eligible to appear in JEE (Main)
- 2023.
Candidates who passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2020 or before as well as those who
will appear in such examination in 2024 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE (Main) - 2023.
State code of eligibility means the code of the State from where the candidate has passed Class 12 (or
equivalent) qualifying examination by virtue of which the candidate becomes eligible to appear in JEE
(Main) - 2023. It is important to note that the State code of eligibility does NOT depend upon the
native place or the place of residence of the candidate. For example, if a candidate appears for the
Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination from an Institution situated in New Delhi and is a
resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, then the candidate’s State code of eligibility will be that of Delhi
and NOT that of Uttar Pradesh.
If a candidate has passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination from one State but
appeared for improvement from another State, the candidate’s State code of eligibility will be from
where the candidate first passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination and NOT the State from
where the candidate has appeared for improvement.
Candidate passed/appearing for Class 12 from NIOS should select the State of Eligibility according to
the State in which the study Centre is located.
For Indian nationals passing the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination from Nepal/Bhutan, the State
code of eligibility will be determined based on a permanent address in India as given in the passport
of the candidate.
The State code of eligibility of OCI passing Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in India is at par
with Indian nationals. However, OCI passing the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination from an
institution abroad are eligible for Other State quota seats or All India quota seats (but NOT for Home
State quota seats) in all NITs, IIITs and Other-CFTIs.
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CHAPTER 5
RESERVATIONS
5.1 Indian nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in
accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. The categories and the extent of
reservation are as follows:
General category belonging to Economically Weaker Section (GEN- EWS) – 10% of seats in
every course. The benefit of reservation will be given only to those General category candidates
who satisfy the conditions given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019,
issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The criteria for GEN-EWS will be as
per the prevailing norms and/or notifications of the Government of India.
Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL) – 27% of seats in
every course.
i. OBCs should be listed in the current updated central list of OBCs (http://www.ncbc.nic.in).
ii. OBCs present in the State list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (as per the list in
http://www.ncbc.nic.in) are NOT eligible to claim the reservation.
iii. The criteria for OBC-NCL will be as per the notification of the Government of India.
iv. Candidates belonging to the creamy layer of OBC are NOT entitled to reservation. Such
candidates are treated as belonging to the general (GEN), i.e. unreserved category, and they will
be eligible only for the OPEN seats – the seats for which all candidates are eligible.
Scheduled Caste (SC) – 15% of seats in every course.
Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 7.5% of seats in every course.
Persons with Disability (PwD) – 5% seats in each of the GENERAL, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL,
SC, and ST category seats.
i. Candidates with at least 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability shall be eligible for
the benefits of the PwD category.
ii. Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit to pursue the courses are also included in this
category.
iii. Candidates with less than 40% disability, but difficulty in writing, as prescribed by the Competent
authority, are also included in this category.
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5.1.4 (a) Guidelines for conducting written examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
above 40% vide letter dated 29 August 2018 from Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means a person with long-term
physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his
full and effective participation in society equally with others.
According to Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, “persons with benchmark disabilities” means a
person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has
not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability
has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.
As per the guidelines issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment issued from time to time on the
subject: “Written Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities”, for the candidate with one of
the benchmark disabilities [as defined in Section 2(r) of RPwD Act, 2016], holding a Disability
Certificate in the prescribed format in the Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules, 2017 (link:
https://upload.indiacode.nic.in/showfile?actid=AC_CEN_25_54_00002_201649_1517807328299
&type=rule&filename=Rules_notified_15.06.pdf ).
a. The facility of Scribe, in case he/she has a physical limitation and a scribe is essential to write the
examination on his/her behalf, being so certified in the aforesaid format by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/
Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
b. Compensatory time of one hour for examination of three hours duration, whether such candidate
uses the facility of Scribe or not.
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Services of a Scribe
As per the office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Reference: F.No.
34-02/2015-DD-III dated August 29, 2018), the PwD candidates who are visually impaired OR have a
disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly
operating the Computer Based Test platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis).
The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the
directions of the Candidate. A scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions.
PwD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for this during the online
registration of JEE (Main) – 2023. If a candidate desires to bring his/her own Scribe, then he/she
should submit a Letter of undertaking for using own Scribe as per the format available at Annexure V.
It is to be noted that the Scribe may be provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA), if requested
in the online Application Form of JEE (Main) - 2023.
If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a scribe and/or availed the
compensatory time, but does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe and/or
grant of compensatory time, the candidate will be excluded from the process of evaluation, ranking,
counselling, and admission. In case such a candidate has already been admitted to any Institution, the
admission of the candidate will be cancelled.
The NTA does not guarantee any change in the category or sub-category (PwD status) after the
submission of the Online Application Form, and in any case, no change will be entertained by NTA
after the declaration of NTA Score for JEE (Main) - 2023. The category/sub-category (PwD status)
entered in the JEE (Main) Database by the candidate will be used for the JEE (Advanced). Therefore,
the candidates are advised to fill in the category/sub-category column very carefully.
Note:
1. The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark Disability) in order to
be eligible for availing reservation for persons with specified disability.
2. The extent of “specified disability” in a person shall be assessed in accordance with the
“Guidelines for the purpose of assessing the extent of specified disability in a person
included under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016)”
notified in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)] on 4 January
2018.
3. No change in the category will be entertained after the last date specified by NTA for
JEE (Main) - 2023 Registration.
Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be given to them subject to verification of
documents. If it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake/incorrect document,
or has furnished false, incorrect, or incomplete information, in order to avail the benefit of
reservation, then such a candidate shall be excluded from all admission processes. In case such a
candidate has already been given admission, the admission shall stand cancelled.
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5.1.4 (b) Guidelines for conducting written examination for persons with specified disabilities
covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under
the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability
and having difficulty in writing
I. These guidelines may be called as Guidelines for conducting written examination for
persons with specified disabilities covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD
Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons
having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.
II. The facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having
difficulty in writing subject to production of a certificate to the effect that person concerned
has limitation to write and that scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf
from the competent medical authority of a Government healthcare institution as per
proforma at Annexure-IV.
III. The medical authority for the purpose of certification as mentioned in point (II) above
should be a multi-member authority comprising the following:-
Physical Disability certificate (Unique Disability Identification (UDID) issued by the notified
medical authority needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form of JEE (Main) – 2023.
5.2 In the case of the Institutes run/aided/recognized by State Governments, the reservation policy of
the respective State Governments shall be applicable.
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Notes:
1. The benefit of reservation for admission to NITs/IIITs and CFTIs shall be given only to those
classes/castes/tribes which are in the respective Central List published by the Government of
India from time to time.
2. The benefit of reservation will be given only to those castes and tribes that are mentioned in
the respective central list of corresponding states published by the Government of India
(websites: http://socialjustice.nic.in and https://ncst.nic.in).
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CHAPTER 6
CHOICE OF CITIES
The Cities where the JEE (Main) – 2023 will be conducted are given in Appendix I. While applying,
candidates have to select any four cities of their choice. Efforts will be made to allot the city of
examination to the candidates in order of choice opted by them in their online Application Form.
However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted.
In case, there are very few candidates registered from a City, the NTA reserves the right to merge
one, two, or more cities.
The decision of the NTA regarding the allotment of the City/Centre shall be final. No further
correspondence or request shall be entertained in such a case.
While filling up the Online Application Form, candidates should select four Convenient Cities from
Appendix I as their Choice of Cities for the exam Centre in order of their priority.
Choice of Centre Cities will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present
Address only.
For convenience, the candidates may select their own city or neighbouring cities in their State of
Residence only and not for far away cities in other States. NTA will not be responsible for any
inconvenience due to the incorrect selection of cities by the candidates.
In case, the number of candidates opting for a city as centre with a regional language is less than a
certain minimum, candidates may be allotted Centre in another city irrespective of the city opted by
the candidates for appearing in the examination.
Though every effort will be made to allot a Centre in one of the cities selected by the candidate,
the NTA reserves the right to allot a centre in a city other than the candidate’s choice.
Allotment of Centres will be done mostly in one of the preferred cities of the candidates and there
will be no human intervention.
Note: All efforts will be made by NTA to consider the comfort and convenience of candidates, including
PwD Candidates while allotting Centres.
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CHAPTER 7
PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
The Columns to be filled in the Online Application Form of JEE (Main) – 2023 are as follows. All labels
for the particulars will be bilingual. All candidates shall fill up the information as given below:
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39 Nationality
State/ UT from where
40 12th/ Equivalent Passed/
Appearing
41 Category
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73 Roll Number
School/College Name
74
address
75 School/College Pincode
76 Pass Status
Year of
77
Passing/Appearing
78 Qualifying Exam 12th or equivalent (pre-filled)
Place of schooling (Rural
79
or Urban)
80 Type of School/College From Drop Down
Qualifying Examination
81 From Drop Down
State
Qualifying Examination
82 From Drop Down
District
83 School Board From Drop Down
Qualification Details (for class 12th
84 or equivalent) Result Mode From Drop Down
85 Maximum Grade Point
86 CGPA Obtained visible if the result mode selected is CGPA
87 CGPA
88 Total Marks
visible if result mode selected is the
89 Obtained Marks
percentage
90 Marks(%)
91 Roll Number
School/College Name
92
address
93 School/College Pincode
94 Are you a Twin
Name of other
95 Brother/Sister as per only visible if 'Are you a Twin' is yes
Additional Details Class X Certificate
Roll Number of Class
96 10th or its equivalent of only visible if 'Are you a Twin' is yes
the Twin
97 Father Qualification Mandatory
98 Father Occupation Mandatory
99 Mother Qualification Mandatory
Parents Income Details
100 Mother Occupation Mandatory
101 Guardian Qualification Mandatory
102 Guardian Occupation Mandatory
The size of the scanned photograph should be
103 Candidate’s photograph
between 10 kb to 200 kb
The size of the scanned signature should be
104 Candidate’s signature
between 4 kb to 30 kb
Document upload Upload images The size of the scanned copy of the Category
105 Category certificate certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) should be
in pdf between 50kb to 300kb
The size of the scanned copy of the PwD
106 PwD certificate certificate should be in pdf between 50 kb to
300 kb
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CHAPTER 8
ADMIT CARD
e-Admit Card
The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website:
https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of the
prescribed application fee by NTA.
The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website. The candidate will appear in the
examination at the given Centre on the date and shift/timing as indicated in his/her e-Admit Card.
No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination Centre, on the date and shift/time other
than that allotted to him/her in his/her Admit Card.
In case a candidate is unable to download his/her Admit Card from the website, he/she should approach
the NTA Help Line Number: 011-40759000 between 10.00 A.M. to 05.00 P.M.
The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and strictly follow
them during the examination.
In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown
in the e-Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the NTA Help
Line from 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination
with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make
corrections in the record later.
The Admit Card for Session 1 of the examination may be available for download in the Third week
of January 2023. The timing for downloading the Admit Card for subsequent Sessions of the
examination will be announced on the NTA website (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/)
Note:
a. The Candidates may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
b. In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - 2023 would
be issued at the Examination Centres.
c. The candidates must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
d. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition for future reference.
e. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose applications are found to be
incomplete for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned
Applications) or who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.
f. Issue of Admit Cards, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which
shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of the admission process.
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CHAPTER 9
SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION
Schedule of Examination
Session 1: 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 January 2023
Session 2: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, and 12 April 2023
Dates of Examination (Exact date, shift, and city of examination for Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech
and Paper 2A: B. Arch and Paper 2B: B. Planning will be made
available to the Candidates on their Admit Cards)
Paper 1:
“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
B.E./B.Tech
Part-I: Mathematics and
Part-II: Aptitude Test in Computer Based Test
Paper 2A: (CBT) mode only
B.Arch. Part-III: Drawing Test in “Pen and Paper”
Mode of Examination
(offline) mode, to be attempted on the Drawing
sheet of A4 size.
Part-I: Mathematics
Paper 2B: Part-II: Aptitude Test, and Part-III: Planning
B. Planning Based MCQs in “Computer Based Test (CBT)”
mode only
Duration of First Shift Second Shift
Examination
Timing of For 3 Hours 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M.
Examination Noon (IST) (IST)
For 3 Hours 30 09.00 A.M. to 12.30 03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M.
Minutes P.M. (IST) (IST)
Entry in the
Examination
Centre/Hall/Room,
frisking, biometric
registration/ record of
manual attendance by
01.00 P.M. to 02.30
Invigilator, document 07.00 A.M.. to 08.30 A.M.
P.M.
verification/cross-
checking of Admit
Card, signature, and
photo match to be
completed by
Invigilator, etc.
Instructions by the 02.30 P.M. to 02.50
08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M.
Invigilator(s) P.M.
Candidates log in to
08.50 A.M. 02.50 P.M.
read instructions
Test Commences 09.00 A.M. 03.00 P.M.
𝟏
Note: The duration of examination for B.Arch. and B.Planning (both) is 3 hrs.
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CHAPTER 10
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES
1. Candidates are advised to report at the Examination Center well on time i.e. 02 hours before the
commencement of the examination.
2. Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the
candidates do not report on time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay, etc, they are
likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls.
The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.
3. The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website
for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify
the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials.
Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. Candidates who do not possess valid
Admit Cards and authorized Photo IDs shall not be permitted to take the examination under any
circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
4. A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in
their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on
the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained
in this regard.
5. The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her
opted subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of the Question Paper is other than
his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
6. The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical
assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination.
For any queries or issues regarding Computer Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline
Numbers available on Joint Entrance Examination (Main) website.
7. In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one shift/date, his
candidature will be cancelled and his result will not be declared.
8. For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, a re-test shall
not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.
Note: Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the Date and Shift as
indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances the choice of cities
for the Centre and shift provided in the Admit Card shall be changed.
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Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of examination at the test
centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
a. Print copy of Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from
the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
b. One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for
pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at Centre during the examination.
c. Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) – School
Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With
photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ Class 12
Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
d. PwD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under
PwD category
or
PwD Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examination to write as per
Annexure given in Information Bulletin, if claiming the relaxation under PwD category.
ROUGH WORK
All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the Rough Sheet provided at the Test Centre in
the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the Rough
Sheets to the Invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
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CHAPTER 11
UNFAIR MEANS PRACTICES AND BREACH OF EXAMINATION RULES
11.1 Definition
Unfair Means practice is an activity that allows a candidate to gain an unfair advantage over
other candidates. It includes, but is not limited to:
a) Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited or can be used for unfair
practices including any stationery item, communication device, accessories, eatable items,
ornaments, or any other material or information relevant or not relevant to the examination in
the paper concerned;
b) Using someone to write an examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying;
c) Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with JEE (Main) -
2023 examination from time to time;
d) Assisting other candidates to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving assistance of any kind
directly or indirectly or attempting to do so;
e) Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the Examination
Staff, during the examination time in the Examination Centre;
f) Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the examination or threatening
any of the candidates;
g) Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the
examination;
h) Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. Admit Card, Rank Letter, Self-
Declaration, etc.;
i) Forceful entry in /exit from Examination Centre/Hall;
j) Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre;
n) Any candidate with more than one Application Number (more than one SCORE CARDS)
will be treated as UFM, even if found at a later stage, and strict action will be taken against
that Candidate.
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The result of JEE (Main) - 2023 of the candidate(s) who indulge in Unfair means Practices will be
cancelled and will not be declared. Similarly, the result of those candidates who appear from the
Centre other than the one allotted to them or allow another candidate/person to write the examination
on his behalf will be cancelled. No plea will be entertained in this regard.
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CHAPTER 12
DISPLAY OF ANSWER KEY FOR CHALLENGE
1. The NTA will display the Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website:
https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/, with a Public Notice, issued to this effect on the said website, to
provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Keys with a non-
refundable online payment of ₹ 200/- per question challenged as processing charges. The
provisional Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days.
2. Only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be
considered. Challenges without justification/evidence and those filed on any other medium other
than the prescribed link will not be considered.
3. The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be
entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about the outcome of the challenges
made.
4. The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be
displayed and declared.
5. The result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared. No grievance with regard
to answer key(s) after the declaration of result/NTA Score of JEE (Main) - 2023 will be
entertained.
The NTA will display the recorded responses and Question Papers attempted by the candidates on
the NTA website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ prior to the declaration of the result/NTA Score. The
recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.
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CHAPTER 13
JEE (MAIN) NTA SCORE FOR B.E./B.TECH, B.ARCH AND B.PLANNING
13.1 JEE (Main) NTA Score for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning
a) Evaluation of multiple-choice questions of B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning will be carried out
using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further
for computation of the result of JEE (Main) - 2023.
b) For multi-shift papers, raw (actual) marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will
be converted to NTA Score.
c) The detailed procedure for the compilation of the NTA Score is available on NTA Website and
also in the Appendix-V of the Information Bulletin.
13.2 Compilation and display of Result of Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) of JEE (Main) - 2023:
a) Compilation and display of NTA Score for Session 1 of Paper-1 (B.E. /B.Tech.):
Since Session 1 of JEE (Main) - 2023 B.E./B.Tech will be conducted in multi-shifts, NTA scores will
be calculated corresponding to the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate. The calculated NTA
scores for all the shifts will be declared on the NTA website(s). This will comprise the NTA scores for
each of the three subjects (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) and the total in B.E./B.Tech of Session
1 of Paper 1 of JEE (Main) – 2023.
c) Compilation and display of results including overall Merit List/Ranking of Paper 1 (B.E.
/B.Tech.):
The NTA scores for each of the candidates in Total in B.E./B.Tech for Session 1 as well as for Session
2 of JEE (Main) - 2023 will be merged for compilation of results and preparation of the overall Merit
List/Ranking. The best of the two NTA Scores (Total) will be considered for further processing for
those candidates who appeared in both sessions.
In case of a tie, i.e. when two or more candidates obtain equal Total NTA Score in JEE (Main)-2023,
inter-se merit of such candidates shall be determined as per “Method of resolving ties” given in Chapter
3 for Paper 1.[3.4 (5)]
The NTA scores and rank of B.E./B.Tech of JEE (Main) – 2023 for all candidates who appeared in
Session 1 as well as in Session 2 for JEE (Main) - 2023 will be declared on the NTA website(s). This
shall comprise of the NTA scores obtained by the candidate in Session 1, NTA scores obtained in
Session 2, and NTA scores for those who appeared in both sessions (best of the two Total NTA scores)
along with the status of those who qualify for appearing in JEE (Advanced) – 2023 provided and subject
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to other conditions of eligibility being met. The rank shall comprise the All India rank and the All
India category rank.
13.3 Compilation and display of Result of Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper-2B (B. Planning) of JEE
(Main)-2023:
a) Compilation and display of NTA Score for Session 1 of Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B.
Planning):
Since Session 1 of JEE (Main) - 2023 Paper-2A (B. Arch) or Paper-2B (B. Planning) will be conducted
in multi-shifts, NTA scores will be calculated corresponding to the raw (actual) marks obtained by a
candidate. The calculated NTA scores for all the shifts will be declared on the NTA website(s). This
will comprise the NTA scores for each of the three parts (Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test
or Planning Based Test) and the total in Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B. Planning) of Session 1 of
JEE (Main) – 2023.
b) Compilation of NTA Score for Session 2 of Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B. Planning):
Similarly, Session 2 of JEE (Main) - 2023 Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B. Planning) will be
conducted in multi-shifts, NTA scores will be calculated corresponding to the raw (actual) marks
obtained by a candidate. The calculated NTA scores for all the shifts will comprise the NTA scores for
each of the three parts (Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test or Planning Based Test) and the
total in Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B. Planning) of Session 2 of JEE (Main) – 2023.
c) Compilation and display of result including overall Merit List/ Ranking of Paper 2A (B. Arch) or
Paper 2B (B. Planning):
The NTA scores for each of the candidates in Total in Paper 2A (B. Arch) or Paper 2B (B. Planning)
for Session 1 as well as for Session 2 of JEE (Main)-2023 will be merged for compilation of results and
preparation of overall Merit List/Ranking. The best of the two NTA Scores (Total) will be considered
for further processing for those candidates who appeared in both sessions.
In case of a tie, i.e. when two or more candidates obtain equal Total NTA Score in JEE(Main)-
2023,inter-se merit of such candidates shall be determined as per “Method of resolving ties” given in
Chapter- 3 for Paper-2A (B. Arch) or Paper-2B (B. Planning). [3.4 (5) Part 2].
The NTA scores and rank of Paper-2A (B. Arch) or Paper-2B (B. Planning) of JEE (Main) – 2023 for
all candidates who appeared in Session 1 as well as in Session 2 for JEE (Main) - 2023 will be declared
on the NTA website(s). This shall comprise of the NTA scores obtained by the candidate in Session 1,
NTA scores obtained in Session 2, and NTA scores for those who appeared in both sessions (best of the
two Total NTA scores). The rank shall comprise All India rank and All India category rank.
A copy of the Final Scorecard of JEE (Main) – 2023 will be sent to the registered e-mail address of
the Candidates.
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Note:
1 The All India Rank shall be compiled and declared after conduct of Session 2 of JEE (Main) - 2023
Examination.
2 No Score/Rank Card will be dispatched to the candidates and the candidates are advised to download
their Score/Rank Cards from the JEE (Main) website: www.nta.ac.in/, https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ only.
3 There shall be no provision for re-valuation/re-checking of the Score. No correspondence in this regard
shall be entertained.
4 Only the All India Rank (AIR) is used for admissions through Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)/Joint
Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to NITs/ IIITs/ CFTIs/ SFIs/ Others.
5 All participating Institutions that do not use the Centralized Seat Allocation Process will prepare their
own ranking based on the performance in JEE (Main) - 2023 and other criteria as decided by them.
6 The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an examination conducting body and not an admission giving
authority. Therefore, NTA does not collect the information regarding the total number of seats available
in the institutions, or the eligibility and reservation criteria followed by the institutions.
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CHAPTER 14
ADMISSION
Admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, SFIs, State Engineering Colleges in the Participating States,
and Other Participating Institutions.
14.1 Eligibility for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs participating through Central Seat
Allocation Board (CSAB):
Admission to B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning. Courses in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs participating through
Central Seat Allocation Board will be based on All India Rank subject to the condition that the candidate
should have secured at least 75% marks in the Class 12 examination conducted by the respective Boards.
For SC/ST candidates the qualifying marks would be 65% in the Class 12/qualifying examination. The
candidate is also required to pass in each of the subjects of Class 12 / qualifying examination.
The Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs will be based on the announced qualifying Percentile by the
individual Institutes.
For eligibility regarding details, candidates may refer to the website https://csab.nic.in/.
The eligibility criteria decided by the Council of Architecture for admission to B.Arch. course other
than NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs:
“No candidate shall be admitted to Architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the
end of the qualifying examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also
50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination”.
For B. Planning, the candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with 50 % marks in
Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination.
Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch,
and B. Planning Courses in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs shall be as under.
The Admission Policy, as announced by the Competent Authority of the admitting institutes shall
be followed at the time of admission. The Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves about their
Eligibility for Admission from the respective websites of admitting authorities.
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The above-mentioned policy could also be adopted by other Technical Institutions participating in
counseling through JoSAA/CSAB. In case a State opts to admit students to the engineering Colleges
affiliated with State Universities, the State may prepare a separate rank list based on criteria decided
by them.
For all admission-related procedures/queries, the candidates are advised to refer to the website of
JoSAA, Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), or the concerned State Government/Institute after the
declaration of result/ranks of JEE (Main) - 2023.
The letters / e-mails / grievances / queries / RTI applications / Court cases pertaining to
admission related matters/procedures will not be entertained by NTA. The same may be
addressed to the concerned Counseling/Authorities/Admitting Institutions.
Gen-EWS, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates will be required to produce the original certificate as
per prescribed formats issued by the competent authority at the time of the Seat Allocation/admission
process failing which they will not be considered for admission.
14.4 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Nationals Appearing in JEE (Advanced) - 2023
(Please refer to JEE (Advanced) website https://jeeadv.ac.in/ for the latest information)
All the candidates must simultaneously fulfill each one of the following to appear for JEE (Advanced)
- 2023.
Number of Attempts:
A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
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CHAPTER 15
TEST PRACTICE CENTRES
The Ministry of Education has mandated the NTA to set up, establish and create a network of Test
Practice Centres for candidates, especially in remote and rural areas to enable them to practice and be
comfortable with taking a Computer Based Test (CBT). This facility is completely free of cost.
Candidates can register online (on the NTA website) where they are provided a convenient TPC near
their location to practice on a given computer node. This facilitates the process of being able to take
a Computer Based Test (CBT).
The entire experience of using a computer is close to the actual experience of taking a CBT. All
efforts are made to provide practice tests and questions so that candidates can familiarize themselves
with logging into the system, go through the detailed instructions regarding the test, use the mouse or
numeric keyboard on-screen (virtual) for attempting each question, scroll down to the next question,
navigate between questions, review and edit their options and submit answer (refer to Appendix-IV
for details).
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CHAPTER 16
COMMON SERVICES CENTRES
Candidates who are not well conversant and submitting face difficulties in the online application due
to various constraints can use the services of the Common Services Centre, Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology, Government of India under the Digital India initiatives of Hon’ble
Prime Minister. The Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme is a part of the ambitious National e-
Governance Plan (NeGP) of the Government of India and is managed at each village panchayat level
by a Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE).
There are more than 1.5 lakhs Common Services Centres (CSC) across the country which will provide
the desired support to candidates from urban as well as rural areas in the online submission of the
Application Form and payment of fee through e-wallet. The list of the Common Services Centre is
available on the website: www.csc.gov.in. To know the nearest Common Services Centre, please
open the link - Find My Csc (https://findmycsc.nic.in/csc/).
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CHAPTER 17
NATIONAL TEST ABHYAS
The National Testing Agency (NTA), India’s premier autonomous testing organization for
conducting entrance examinations for admission in higher education institutions, launched a mobile
app called the “National Test Abhyas” - to enable candidates to take mock tests for various
competitive exams such as JEE Main, NEET, UGC-NET, and other exams under the NTA’s purview.
The app had been launched to facilitate candidates’ access to high-quality mock tests in the safety
and comfort of their homes since NTA’s Test-Practice Centers (TPCs) were closed during the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
With this facility for the candidates, India has taken the lead in restoring a semblance of normalcy
in one more crucial area – education – even as we tackle these unprecedented times that have led to
significant changes in life around the world.
Candidates across the country can use the App to access high-quality tests, free of cost, in a bid to
be fully prepared for the upcoming JEE (Main), NEET (UG), and other competitive exams. The tests
can be easily downloaded and taken offline, thus accommodating candidates with low bandwidth
internet connections.
The app works on Android-based and iOS smartphones and tablets and can be downloaded from
Google Play Store or App Store. Once candidates download the app, they simply need to sign-up or
register with some basic details, create a free account, and then start accessing mock tests free of
cost for their selected examination(s).
In addition to that NTA has developed an extensive support system at http://nta.ac.in/abhyas/help.
The National Test Abhyas is available on the website: https://www.nta.ac.in/Abhyas and Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abhyas.nta.com
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CHAPTER 18
MISCELLANEOUS
National Testing Agency (NTA) has established a Query Redressal System (QRS), an online web-
enabled system developed by NTA. QRS is the platform based on web technology that primarily aims
to enable the submission of queries/grievances by the Registered Candidate(s) of JEE (Main) - 2023
Examination with (a 24x7) facility for speedy and favorable redressal of the queries/grievances. A
Unique Registration Number will be generated for tracking the status of the queries/grievances.
The Registered Candidate(s) are advised to use the online facility for a speedy response.
a. Internal documentation/status.
b. The internal decision-making process of NTA. Any claim/counterclaim thereof.
c. Dates and venue of internal meetings or name of the staff/officers dealing with it.
d. Any information which cannot be revealed in the opinion of NTA.
The record of Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Main) - 2023 would be preserved up to 90 days from
the date of declaration of result.
All disputes pertaining to the conduct of JEE (Main) – 2023 Examination including Results shall fall
within the jurisdiction of Delhi only. The Director (Admin) of the NTA shall be the official by whose
designation the NTA may sue or be sued.
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Government of ………………………………….
(Name and Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME AND ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY
WEAKER SECTIONS
Recent Passport size The income and assets of the families as mentioned
attested photograph would be required to be certified by an officer not
below the rank of Tehsildar in the States/UTs.
of the applicant
* Note1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agricultural, business, profession, etc.
** Note2: The term “Family” for this purpose includes the person, who seeks the benefit of
reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her
spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
*** Note3: The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities
have been clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine
EWS status.
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Passport
Name of the candidate: size
Photograph
of the
Address: Candidate
I understand that as per the new guideline from the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, GoI, I am required to submit a GEN-EWS certificate issued on
or after 01 April 2022.
Since I have not been able to collect the said certificate on time, I may kindly be allowed to
write JEE (Main) - 2023 provisionally. I hereby declare that I will upload a fresh certificate
(issued on or after 01 April 2022) at the time of reporting after seat allocation.
I understand that inability to upload the same by the given date and time will lead to the
withdrawal of the GEN-EWS benefit. I also understand that, if qualified, my category will
be adjusted accordingly in the Common Rank List.
Signature of Father/Mother
Name: Date:
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OBC-NCL Certificate Format
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD
CLASSES (NCL)* APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO CENTRAL
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEIs), UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF
INDIA
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum** Son/
Daughter** of Shri/Smt.** of Village/
Town** District/Division** in
the State/Union Territory belongs to the
community that is recognized as a backward class
under Government of India***, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s
Resolution No.
dated ****
Shri/Smt./Kum. and/or
his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the District/Division
of the State/Union Territory. This is also to certify that he/she
does NOT belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the
Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-
Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated
09/03/2004, further modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res.) dated 14/10/2008, again
further modified vide OM No.36036/2/2013-Estt (Res) dated. 30/05/2014, and again further
modified vide OM No. 36033/1/2013-Estt (Res) dated. 13/09/2017.
District Magistrate /
Deputy Commissioner /
Seal
* Visit http://www.ncbc.nic.in for the latest guidelines and updates on the Central List of State-wise OBCs.
** Please delete the word(s) which are not applicable.
*** As listed in the Annexure (for FORM-OBC-NCL)
**** The authority issuing the certificate needs to mention the details of the Resolution of Government of India, in
which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
NOTE:
(a) The term ‘Ordinarily resides’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the
People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
i. District Magistrate/ Additional Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Deputy
Collector/ Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra
Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
ii. Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
iii. Revenue Officer not below therank of Tehsildar’ and
iv. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides
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Passport
Name of the candidate: size
Photograph
Address: of the
Candidate
I understand that as per the new guideline from the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, GoI, I am required to submit the OBC-NCL certificate
issued on or after 01 April 2022.
Since I have not been able to collect the said certificate on time, I may kindly be
allowed to write JEE (Main) - 2023 provisionally. I hereby declare that I will upload
a fresh certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2022) at the time of reporting after seat
allocation.
I understand that inability to upload the same by the given date and time will lead to
the withdrawal of the OBC-NCL benefit. I also understand that, if qualified, my
category will be adjusted accordingly in the Common Rank List.
Signature of Father/Mother
Name: Date:
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SC/ST Certificate Format
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY SCHEDULED CASTES (SC) AND SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST)
CANDIDATES
1. This is to certify that Shri/ Shrimati/ Kumari* son/daughter* of
__ ____ _____ ____ _____ ____ _ of Village/Town* __ _____ ____ _____ __ District/Division*
[As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification Order) 1956, the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the
North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002]
2. #
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes* Certificate issued to Shri /Shrimati*
father/mother* of Shri /Shrimati /Kumari* _ ____ _____ ____ _____ of Village/Town*
3. Shri/ Shrimati/ Kumari * and / or* his / her* family ordinarily reside(s)** in Village/Town*
of District/Division* of the State Union Territory* of .
Signature:
Designation
Date:
# Applicable in the case of SC/ST Persons who have migrated from another State/UT.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The term “ordinarily reside(s)**” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Officers competent to issue
Caste/Tribe certificates:
1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / Ist Class
Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner.
2. Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
3. Revenue Officers not below the rank of Tehsildar.
4. Sub-divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/ or his family normally reside(s).
5. Administrator / Secretary to Administrator / Development Officer (Lakshadweep Island).
6. Certificate issued by any other Authority will be rejected
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Form-PwD (IV)
Disability Certificate
Certificate for persons with a disability under RPwD Act, 2016 having less than 40% disability
Recent PP size
attested photograph
(showing face only)
of the person with
disability
This is to certify that, we have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs …………. (name of the candidate), S/o /D/o
……………………, a resident of ………………(Vill/PO/PS/District/State), aged …………….. yrs, a
person with ……………………. (nature of disability/condition), and to state that he/she has a limitation
which hampers his/her writing capability owing to his/her above condition. He/she requires the support of a
scribe for writing the examination.
2. The above candidate uses aids and an assistive devices such as prosthetics & orthotics, and hearing aid
(name to be specified) which is /are essential for the candidate to appear at the examination with the
assistance of a scribe.
3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations conducted by
recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid upto __________ (it is valid for a
maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by the medical authority)
(Signature & Name) (Signature & Name) Signature & (Signature & (Signature &
Name) Name) Name)
Orthopedic / PMR Clinical Psychologist/ Neurologist Occupational Other
specialist Rehabilitation (if available) therapist (if Expert, as
Psychologist/Psychiatrist available) nominated
/ Special Educator by the
Chairperson
(if any)
(Signature & Name)
Place:
Date:
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scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid examination.
it is found that his qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and is beyond my qualification, I shall
Place:
Date:
Photograph of Scribe
(Self-Attested Photograph)
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Appendix –II
Procedure for Online Payment of Fees and Helpline for Payment-Related Queries
After completing Step 2 of the Online Application Form, the candidate may remit the examination fee (Step
3) in the following manner:
Check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready with you while logging on to the
website for submitting Application Form. The candidates should enter the information asked for
and make payment through a Debit/ Credit Card.
Through Net Banking, check the balance in your account and keep all credentials ready with you
while logging on to the website for making payments. The candidates should log in with his/her
credentials of net banking and make payments accordingly.
For payment through a UPI Service, check whether there is a requisite balance in the Bank Account
/ Wallet to which the concerned UPI is linked.
Prescribed Examination Fee (please see the Information at a Glance) can be paid through any
Bank/Payment Gateway in any Payment Mode [service/processing charges per transaction and GST
applicable thereon @ 18 % are to be borne by the candidate
S.
Mode of
N ICICI BANK HDFC BANK CANARA BANK STATE BANK OF INDIA
Payment
o
ICICI NIL Charge HDFC NIL Charge Canara Bank NIL Charge SBI
Net
1 Other Other Other Banks
Banking 4.00 + GST 4.00 + GST Other Banks 5.00 + GST Rs 5.00+GST
Banks Banks
Transact Transaction
ion upto 0% upto 0% Nil Transaction upto
Rs Rs 2000/- Canara Rs 2000/-
HDFC
ICICI or 2000/- Bank
All Debit or Nil
2 Other Transact 0.5 % + Transaction 0% or
Card Other Charge
Banks ion GST above Other
Banks Transaction above
above Rs 2000/- Banks
Rs 2000/-
Rs
2000/-
Domestic
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Appendix-III
Computer Based Test (CBT)
The major examinations being conducted by NTA are Computer-Based Tests (CBT). A CBT requires
candidates to sit in front of a computer terminal (node) allocated to them against their Roll number and
Admit card. After logging the candidate will get detailed instructions for the examinations. At the designated
time of the start of the examination, the candidates will be able to proceed and see the questions on the
computer screen using the computer mouse. Candidates will have the option to change/modify/edit/answers
already entered at any time during the examination.
(Sample/mock test will be available on the NTA website: www.nta.ac.in for hands-on practice)
(a) A computer terminal (node) indicating the Roll Number will be allocated to each candidate.
Candidates should find and sit on their allocated computers only. Any candidate found to have
changed room/hall or the computer on their own other than the one allotted would lead to
cancellation of candidature and no plea in this regard would be entertained.
(b) For login, the candidate will have to enter a login ID and password. The computer terminal allotted
to the candidate will display the WELCOME login screen, the Candidate’s photograph and subject
opted by the candidate.
Candidate Login Page
(c) After login, the candidate shall be able to see the detailed instructions for the examination.
Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully regarding the type of questions and
marking scheme. At the designated time of the start of the examination, the candidates will be able
to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen.
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1. The total duration of the examination is 180 minutes for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and 210 minutes
for (B.Arch and B.Planning) both.
2. The clock will be set on the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of the screen will
display the remaining time available for you to complete the examination. When the timer reaches
zero, the examination will end by itself. You will not be required to end or submit your examination.
3. The Question Palette displayed on the right side of the screen will show the status of each question
using one of the following symbols:
4. The ‘Marked for Review’ status for a question simply indicates that you would like to look at that
question again.
5. You can click on the ">" arrow which appears to the left of the question palette to collapse the
question palette thereby maximizing the question window. To view the question palette again, you
can click on "< " which appears on the right side of the question window.
6. You can click on your "Profile" image on the top right corner of your screen to change the language
during the exam for the entire question paper. On clicking on the Profile image, you will get a drop-
down to change the question content to the desired language.
7. You can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to the top of the question area,
without scrolling.
Navigating to a Question:
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c. Click on Mark for Review & Next to save your answer for the current question, mark it for
review, and then go to the next question.
Answering a Question :
10. To change your answer to a question that has already been answered, first select that question for
answering and then follow the procedure for answering that type of question.
11. Sections in this question paper are displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can
be viewed by clicking on the Section name. The section you are currently viewing is highlighted.
12. After clicking the Save and Next button on the last question for a Section, you will automatically
be taken to the first question of the next section.
13. You can shuffle between sections and questions anytime during the examination as per your
convenience only during the time stipulated.
14. The candidate can view the corresponding section summary as part of the legend that appears in
every section above the question palette.
15. For the correctness of the translation for a particular language, only the English version will be
considered as the final version for evaluation purposes.
The keyboard attached to the computer, if any, will be disabled during the entire duration of the examination.
Depending on the type of question, the answers to questions can either be entered by clicking on the virtual
on-screen keyboard (numeric or otherwise) using the computer mouse or by clicking the chosen option(s)
using the computer mouse. Candidates will have the option to change/modify answers already entered
anytime during the entire duration of the examination.
In case the computer/mouse allotted to any candidate malfunctions anytime during the test, he/she will be
immediately allotted another computer system and the time lost due to this will be adjusted in the server so
as to give the candidate the full allotted time.
The on-screen computer clock counter of every candidate will be set at the server. The countdown timer on
the top right side of the computer screen will display the time remaining (in minutes) available for the
candidate to complete the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself. The
candidates will not be required to end or submit the examination.
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The Question Palette displayed on the screen will show the status of each question using one of the
following symbols:
The question(s) “Answered and Marked for Review” status for a question indicates that the candidates
would like to have a relook at that question again. A candidate has the option of answering a question and
simultaneously “Marked for Review”, these answers will be considered for evaluation. However, if a
candidate has simply put “Marked for Review” for a question without answering it, the corresponding
question marked for review without an answer will not be considered for evaluation. It may be noted that a
candidate can return to any “Marked for Review” question any time during the examination by clicking on
the corresponding question number icon displayed on the Question Palette of the corresponding section.
(d) The candidates can click on the “>” arrow which appears to the left of the question palette to
collapse the question palette thereby maximizing the question viewing window. To view the
question palette again, the candidate can click on “<” which appears on the right side of the
question window.
(e) Candidates can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to the top of the question area,
without scrolling. Using the computer mouse the candidate can scroll up and down the question
viewing area for viewing the entire question.
(f) The full paper can be viewed by clicking the “Question Paper” icon on the top right corner of the
screen.
(g) Blank Sheets for doing Rough Work/calculations shall be provided to the candidates. The Blanks
Sheets would have a Header page for the candidates to write down his/her Name and Roll
Number. All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the Blank Sheets provided at the
Centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over
the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
(h) Navigating to a Question To navigate between questions within a Paper, the candidate
needs to do the following:
(a) Click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of the screen to go to that
numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save the answer to the
currently displayed question.
(b) Click on “Save and Next” to save the answer to any question. Clicking on “Save and Next”
will save the answer for the current question and the next question will be displayed on the
candidate’s computer screen.
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(c) Click on “Mark for Review and Next” to mark a question for review (without answering it)
and proceed to the next question.
(k) Procedure for answering questions that require inputs from the on-screen virtual
keyboard (numeric or otherwise):
(a) The candidate will have to use the on-screen virtual keyboard (that would be displayed
just below the question statement of these types of questions) and the attached computer
mouse to enter his/her answer in the space provided for the answer.
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(b) The answer can be changed, if required, anytime during the test. To save the answer, the candidate
MUST click on the “Save and Next” button.
(c) To mark the question for review (without answering it), click on the “Mark for Review and Next”
button.
The candidates will have the option to change previously saved answer to any question,
anytime during the entire duration of the test. To change the answer to a question that has
already been answered, first select the corresponding question from the Question Palette, then
click on “Clear Response” to clear the previously entered answer and subsequently follow the
procedure for answering that type of question.
All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the Centre in the
Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over the rough sheets
to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
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Appendix-IV
NTA: Test Practice Centres (TPCs)
The Ministry of Human Resource Development mandated the NTA to set up, establish and create a
network of Test Practice Centres for candidates, especially in remote and rural areas to enable them to
practice and be comfortable in taking a Computer Based Test (CBT). This facility is completely free of
cost. Candidates can register online (on the NTA website) where they are provided a convenient TPC
near to their location to practice on a given computer node. This facilitates and eases the process of being
able to take a Computer Based Test (CBT). The entire experience of using a computer is close to the
actual experience of taking a CBT. All efforts are made to provide practice tests and questions so that
candidates can familiarize themselves with logging into the system, go through the detailed instructions
regarding the test, use the mouse or numeric keyboard on-screen (virtual) for attempting each question,
scroll down to the next question, navigate between questions, review and edit their options and submit
questions.
The objective of TPCs is primarily to organize test practice for the upcoming NTA examinations.
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Appendix - V
Procedure to be adopted for compilation of NTA scores for multi-session Papers
(Normalization procedure based on PERCENTILE SCORE)
NTA may conduct examinations on multiple dates, generally in two sessions per day. The candidates will
be given different sets of questions per session and it is quite possible that in spite of all efforts of
maintaining equivalence among various question papers, the difficulty level of these question papers
administered in different sessions may not be exactly the same. Some of the candidates may end up
attempting a relatively tougher set of questions when compared to other sets. The candidates who attempt
the comparatively tougher examination are likely to get lower marks as compared to those who attempt
the easier one. In order to overcome such a situation, “Normalization procedure based on Percentile
Score” will be used for ensuring that candidates are neither benefitted nor disadvantaged due to the
difficulty level of the examination. With the objective of ensuring that a candidate’s true merit is identified
and that a level playing field is created in the above context, the Normalization Procedure, set out below
shall be adopted, for compiling the NTA scores for multi-session papers.
The process of Normalization is an established practice for comparing candidate scores across
multi-session papers and is similar to those being adopted in other large educational selection tests
conducted in India. For normalization across sections, NTA shall use the percentile equivalence.
Percentile Scores: Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear
for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each
session of examinees.
The Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR
BELOW (same or lower raw scores) that particular Percentile in that examination. Therefore the
topper (highest score) of each session will get the same Percentile of 100 which is desirable. The
marks obtained in between the highest and lowest scores are also converted to appropriate
Percentiles.
The Percentile score will be the Normalized Score for the examination (instead of the raw marks of
the candidate) and shall be used for the preparation of the merit lists.
The Percentile Scores will be calculated up to 7 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and
reduce ties.
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In this method of scoring the HIGHEST RAW SCORE in each paper (irrespective of the raw scores)
will be the 100 Percentile indicating that 100% of candidates have scored equal to or lesser than the
highest scorer/ topper for that session.
Highest Raw Score and Percentile Score: All the highest raw scores will have a normalized Percentile
Score of 100 for their respective session.
Lowest Raw Score and Percentile Score: The percentile Score of all the lowest raw scores will depend
on the total number of candidates who have taken the examination for their respective sessions.
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The following is a further explanation of the interpretation of the raw scores and Percentile Score
in Session-3 (Day-2 and Shift-1) with 41326 candidates who have taken the examination.
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Candidates have to be distributed into two sessions randomly so that each session has an
approximately equal number of candidates. These two sessions would be as follows:
In the event of a more number of days or less number of shifts, the candidates will be divided
accordingly.
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This will ensure that there is no bias in the distribution of candidates who shall take the examination.
Further, with a large population of examinees spread over the entire country the possibility of such
bias becomes remote.
The examination results for each session would be prepared in the form of
Raw Scores
Percentiles Scores of Total raw scores.
The Percentiles would be calculated for each candidate in the Session as follows:
Let TP1 be the Percentile Score of Total Raw Score of that candidate.
No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score EQUAL TO
Total Percentile OR LESS than the score of the Candidate
100 X
(TP1) : Total No. of candidates appeared in the session
The Percentile scores for the Total Raw Score for all the sessions (Session-1: Day-1 Shift-1,
Session-2: Day-1 Shift-2) as calculated in Step-2 above would be merged and shall be called
the NTA scores which will then be used for the compilation of results and further processing
for deciding the allocation.
In the events of the percentiles for the multi-shifts being dissimilar/unequal, the lowest will be the
eligibility cut-off for that category for all candidates (i.e. all shifts).
For Example: In the examination held in two shifts, if the 40% marks correspond to a Percentile
score of 78 in Shift 1 and 79 in Shift 2, then all those equal to or above 78 percentiles (Percentile
score of 100 to 78) in both shifts will become eligible in General Category. A similar method will
be adopted for the other categories to determine eligibility cut-offs. In case the examination is held
in more number of shifts the same principle shall apply.
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SYLLABUS for JEE (Main)-2023
Syllabus for Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.)- Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
MATHEMATICS
UNIT 1: SETS, RELATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS:
Sets and their representation: Union, intersection and complement of sets and their algebraic
properties; Power set; Relation, Type of relations, equivalence relations, functions; one-one,
into and onto functions, the composition of functions.
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Integral as limit of a sum. The fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals.
Evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in
standard form.
+ 𝑝(𝑥)𝑦 = 𝑞(𝑥)
Straight line
Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions
for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, equations of internal and
external by sectors of angles between two lines co-ordinate of the centroid, orthocentre, and
circumcentre of a triangle, equation of the family of lines passing through the point of
intersection of two lines.
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A standard form of equations of a circle, the general form of the equation of a circle, its radius
and central, equation of a circle when the endpoints of a diameter are given, points of
intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin and condition for a line to be
tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent, sections of conics, equations of conic sections
(parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola) in standard forms, condition for Y = mx +c to be a tangent
and point (s) of tangency.
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PHYSICS
UNIT 1: PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT
Physics, technology, and society, S I Units, fundamental and derived units, least count,
accuracy and precision of measuring instruments, Errors in measurement, Dimensions of
Physics quantities, dimensional analysis, and its applications.
UNIT 2: KINEMATICS
The frame of reference, motion in a straight line, Position- time graph, speed and velocity;
Uniform and non-uniform motion, average speed and instantaneous velocity, uniformly
accelerated motion, velocity-time, position-time graph, relations for uniformly accelerated
motion, Scalars and Vectors, Vector. Addition and subtraction, zero vector, scalar and vector
products, Unit Vector, Resolution of a Vector. Relative Velocity, Motion in a plane, Projectile
Motion, Uniform Circular Motion.
simple geometrical objects, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, and their applications.
Rigid body rotation equations of rotational motion.
UNIT 6: GRAVITATION
The universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and
depth. Kepler’s law of planetary motion. Gravitational potential energy; gravitational potential.
Escape velocity, Orbital velocity of a satellite. Geo stationary satellites.
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Elastic behaviour, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke's Law. Young's modulus, bulk modulus,
modulus of rigidity. Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal's law and its applications. Viscosity.
Stokes' law. terminal velocity, streamline, and turbulent flow. Reynolds number. Bernoulli's
principle and its applications. Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, application
of surface tension - drops, bubbles, and capillary rise. Heat, temperature, thermal expansion;
specific heat capacity, calorimetry; change of state, latent heat. Heat transfer-conduction,
convection, and radiation. Newton's law of cooling.
UNIT 8: THERMODYNAMICS
Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, the concept of temperature. Heat, work,
and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics:
reversible and irreversible processes. Carnot engine and its efficiency.
UNIT 9: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES
Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas, Kinetic theory of gases -
assumptions, the concept of pressure. Kinetic energy and temperature: RMS speed of gas
molecules: Degrees of freedom. Law of equipartition of energy, applications to specific heat
capacities of gases; Mean free path. Avogadro's number.
UNIT 10: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
Periodic motion - period, frequency, displacement as a function of time. Periodic functions.
Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) and its equation; phase: oscillations of a spring -restoring
force and force constant: energy in S.H.M. - Kinetic and potential energies; Simple pendulum
- derivation of expression for its time period: Free, forced and damped oscillations, resonance.
Wave motion. Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of a wave. Displacement relation for
a progressive wave. Principle of superposition of waves, a reflection of waves. Standing waves
in strings and organ pipes, fundamental mode and harmonics. Beats. Doppler Effect in sound
Electric field: Electric field due to a point charge, Electric field lines. Electric dipole, Electric
field due to a dipole. Torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field.
Electric flux. Gauss's law and its applications to find field due to infinitely long uniformly
charged straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet, and uniformly charged thin
spherical shell. Electric potential and its calculation for a point charge, electric dipole and
system of charges; Equipotential surfaces, Electrical potential energy of a system of two point
charges in an electrostatic field.
Conductors and insulators. Dielectrics and electric polarization, capacitor, the combination of
capacitors in series and parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without
dielectric medium between the plates. Energy stored in a capacitor.
UNIT 12: CURRENT ELECTRICITY
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Electric current. Drift velocity. Ohm's law. Electrical resistance. Resistances of different
materials. V-l characteristics of Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors. Electrical energy and power.
Electrical resistivity. Colour code for resistors; Series and parallel combinations of resistors;
Temperature dependence of resistance.
Electric Cell and its Internal resistance, potential difference and emf of a cell, a combination of
cells in series and parallel. Kirchhoff’s laws and their applications. Wheatstone bridge. Metre
Bridge. Potentiometer - principle and its applications.
Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. The force between two
parallel currents carrying conductors-definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a current
loop in a uniform magnetic field: Moving coil galvanometer, its current sensitivity, and
conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.
Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Bar magnet as an equivalent
solenoid, magnetic field lines; Earth's magnetic field and magnetic elements. Para-, dia- and
ferromagnetic substances. Magnetic susceptibility and permeability. Hysteresis.
Electromagnets and permanent magnets.
UNIT 14: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Electromagnetic induction: Faraday's law. Induced emf and current: Lenz’s Law, Eddy
currents. Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating
current/ voltage: reactance and impedance: LCR series circuit, resonance: Quality factor, power
in AC circuits, wattless current. AC generator and transformer.
UNIT 15: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves,
Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet. X-rays.
Gamma rays), Applications of e.m. waves.
UNIT 16: OPTICS
Reflection and refraction of light at plane and spherical surfaces, mirror formula. Total internal
reflection and its applications. Deviation and Dispersion of light by a; prism; Lens Formula.
Magnification. Power of a Lens. Combination of thin lenses in contact. Microscope and
Astronomical Telescope (reflecting and refracting ) and their magnifying powers.
Wave optics: wavefront and Huygens' principle. Laws of reflection and refraction using
Huygens principle. Interference, Young's double-slit experiment and expression for fringe
width, coherent sources, and sustained interference of light. Diffraction due to a single slit,
width of central maximum. Resolving power of microscopes and astronomical telescopes.
Polarization, plane-polarized light: Brewster's law, uses of plane-polarized light and Polaroid.
UNIT 17: DUAL NATURE OF MATTER AND RADIATION
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Dual nature of radiation. Photoelectric effect. Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's
photoelectric equation: particle nature of light. Matter waves-wave nature of particle, de Broglie
relation. Davisson-Germer experiment.
UNIT 18: ATOMS AND NUCLEI
Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels,
hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, isotopes, isobars:
isotones. Radioactivity- alpha. beta and gamma particles/rays and their properties; radioactive
decay law. Mass-energy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with
mass number, nuclear fission, and fusion.
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CHEMISTRY
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
UNIT I: SOME BASIC CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY
Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory: Concept of atom, molecule, element, and
compound: Physical quantities and their measurements in Chemistry, precision, and accuracy,
significant figures. S.I.Units, dimensional analysis: Laws of chemical combination; Atomic
and molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and
molecular formulae: Chemical equations and stoichiometry.
UNIT 2: STATES OF MATTER
Classification of matter into solid, liquid, and gaseous states.
Gaseous State:
Measurable properties of gases: Gas laws - Boyle's law, Charle’s law. Graham's law of
diffusion. Avogadro's law, Dalton's law of partial pressure; Concept of Absolute scale of
temperature; Ideal gas equation; Kinetic theory of gases (only postulates); Concept of average,
root mean square and most probable velocities; Real gases, deviation from Ideal behaviour,
compressibility factor, and van der Waals equation.
Liquid State:
Properties of liquids - vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension, and effect of temperature
on them (qualitative treatment only).
Solid State:
Classification of solids: molecular, ionic, covalent and metallic solids, amorphous and
crystalline solids (elementary idea); Bragg's Law and its applications: Unit cell and lattices,
packing in solids (fcc, bcc and hcp lattices), voids, calculations involving unit cell parameters,
an imperfection in solids; Electrical and magnetic properties.
UNIT 3: ATOMIC STRUCTURE
Thomson and Rutherford atomic models and their limitations; Nature of electromagnetic
radiation, photoelectric effect; Spectrum of the hydrogen atom. Bohr model of a hydrogen atom
- its postulates, derivation of the relations for the energy of the electron and radii of the different
orbits, limitations of Bohr's model; Dual nature of matter, de Broglie's relationship. Heisenberg
uncertainty principle. Elementary ideas of quantum mechanics, quantum mechanics, the
quantum mechanical model of the atom, its important features. Concept of atomic orbitals as
one-electron wave functions: Variation of and 2 with r for 1s and 2s orbitals; various
quantum numbers (principal, angular momentum, and magnetic quantum numbers) and their
significance; shapes of s, p, and d - orbitals, electron spin and spin quantum number: Rules for
filling electrons in orbitals – Aufbau principle. Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule,
electronic configuration of elements, extra stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals.
UNIT 4: CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
Kossel - Lewis approach to chemical bond formation, the concept of ionic and covalent bonds.
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Ionic Bonding: Formation of ionic bonds, factors affecting the formation of ionic bonds;
calculation of lattice enthalpy.
Covalent Bonding: Concept of electronegativity. Fajan’s rule, dipole moment: Valence Shell
Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR ) theory and shapes of simple molecules.
Quantum mechanical approach to covalent bonding: Valence bond theory - its important
features, the concept of hybridization involving s, p, and d orbitals; Resonance.
Molecular Orbital Theory - Its important features. LCAOs, types of molecular orbitals
(bonding, antibonding), sigma and pi-bonds, molecular orbital electronic configurations of
homonuclear diatomic molecules, the concept of bond order, bond length, and bond energy.
Elementary idea of metallic bonding. Hydrogen bonding and its applications.
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Occurrence and uses of noble gases; Structures of fluorides and oxides of xenon.
UNIT 16: d - and f- BLOCK ELEMENTS
Transition Elements
General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics, general trends
in properties of the first-row transition elements - physical properties, ionization enthalpy,
oxidation states, atomic radii, colour, catalytic behaviour, magnetic properties, complex
formation, interstitial compounds, alloy formation; Preparation, properties, and uses of
K2Cr2O7, and KMnO4.
Inner Transition Elements
Lanthanoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states, and lanthanoid contraction.
Actinoids - Electronic configuration and oxidation states.
UNIT 17: CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS
Introduction to coordination compounds. Werner's theory; ligands, coordination number,
denticity. chelation; IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear co-ordination compounds,
isomerism; Bonding-Valence bond approach and basic ideas of Crystal field theory, colour and
magnetic properties; Importance of co-ordination compounds (in qualitative analysis,
extraction of metals and in biological systems).
UNIT 18: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Environmental pollution - Atmospheric, water, and soil.
Atmospheric pollution - Tropospheric and Stratospheric
Tropospheric pollutants - Gaseous pollutants: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur,
hydrocarbons; their sources, harmful effects, and prevention; Greenhouse effect and Global
warming: Acid rain;
Particulate pollutants: Smoke, dust, smog, fumes, mist; their sources, harmful effects, and
prevention.
Stratospheric pollution- Formation and breakdown of ozone, depletion of the ozone layer -
its mechanism and effects.
Water Pollution - Major pollutants such as. pathogens, organic wastes, and chemical
pollutants; their harmful effects and prevention.
Soil pollution - Major pollutants such as; Pesticides (insecticides. herbicides and fungicides),
their harmful effects, and prevention. Strategies to control environmental pollution.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
UNIT 19: PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Purification - Crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction, and
chromatography - principles and their applications.
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Carboxylic Acids
Acidic strength and factors affecting it,
UNIT 24: ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGEN
General methods of preparation. Properties, reactions, and uses.
Amines: Nomenclature, classification structure, basic character, and identification of
primary, secondary, and tertiary amines and their basic character.
Diazonium Salts: Importance in synthetic organic chemistry.
UNIT 25: POLYMERS
General introduction and classification of polymers, general methods of polymerization, -
Addition and condensation, copolymerization.
Natural and synthetic, rubber and vulcanization, some important polymers with emphasis on
their monomers and uses – polythene, nylon, polyester, and bakelite.
UNIT 26: BIOMOLECULES
General introduction and importance of biomolecules.
CARBOHYDRATES - Classification; aldoses and ketoses: monosaccharides (glucose and
fructose) and constituent monosaccharides of oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, and maltose).
PROTEINS - Elementary Idea of -amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides. Proteins:
primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure (qualitative idea only), denaturation of
proteins, enzymes.
VITAMINS – Classification and functions.
NUCLEIC ACIDS – Chemical constitution of DNA and RNA.
Biological functions of nucleic acids.
UNIT 27: CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
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MATHEMATICS
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and differentiability. Differentiation of the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two
functions. Differentiation of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential,
composite and implicit functions; derivatives of order up to two, Rolle’s and Lagrange's Mean
value Theorems, Applications of derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, monotonic-
Increasing and decreasing functions, Maxima and minima of functions of one variable, tangents
and normal.
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∫√ ∫ 𝑎 ± 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 , ∫ √𝑥 − 𝑎 𝑑𝑥
Integral as limit of a sum. The fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals.
Evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in
standard form.
+ 𝑝(𝑥)𝑦 = 𝑞(𝑥)
Straight line
Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions
for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, equations of internal and
external by sectors of angles between two lines co-ordinate of the centroid, orthocentre, and
circumcentre of a triangle, equation of the family of lines passing through the point of
intersection of two lines.
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intersection of a line and a circle with the centre at the origin and condition for a line to be
tangent to a circle, equation of the tangent, sections of conics, equations of conic sections
(parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola) in standard forms, condition for Y = mx + c to be a tangent
and point (s) of tangency.
UNIT – 2 Three dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of
objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing
of 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 plans,
elevations, and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional
compositions using given shapes and forms.
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Note: Candidates are advised to bring pencils. Own geometry box set, crasets and colour
pencils, and crayons for the Drawing Test.
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∫√ ∫ 𝑎 ± 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 , ∫ √𝑥 − 𝑎 𝑑𝑥
Integral as limit of a sum. The fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of definite integrals.
Evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in
standard form.
+ 𝑝(𝑥)𝑦 = 𝑞(𝑥)
Straight line
Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two lines, conditions
for concurrence of three lines, the distance of a point form a line, equations of internal and
external by sectors of angles between two lines co-ordinate of the centroid, orthocentre, and
circumcentre of a triangle, equation of the family of lines passing through the point of
intersection of two lines.
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APTITUDE TEST
UNIT-1 Awareness of persons. Buildings, Materials.
PLANNING
General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues,
government programs, etc.
The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy,
colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of
resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human
Settlements
Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India
Economic development- economic sectors, globalization, the concept of development, poverty;
Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial
cities,
UNIT-3 THINKING SKILLS
Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.;
critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; basic concepts of statistics and
quantitative reasoning.
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Replica of Online Application Form of JEE (Main)-2022 Examination
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