JEE Advanced 2020: Important Dates, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern
JEE Advanced 2020 will be conducted tentatively on May 17. Candidates can check important details of JEE Advanced such as exam dates, application correction, admit card, pattern, and syllabus, result, cutoff, and counselling.
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is the exam conducted every year for admission to various undergraduate courses in IITs. In 2020, the exam will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Candidates have to qualify JEE Main to become eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced.
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The JEE Advanced 2020 application form will be released tentatively in the first week of May after the declaration of the JEE Main 2020 result. Aspirants must fill the application form and pay the fee within the specified dates. After successful submission of the application form, students need to download the admit card to appear for the JEE Advanced 2020.
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The exam consists of two papers, Paper-1 and Paper-2. Both papers will comprise objective type questions. Students must appear in both Paper-1 and Paper-2 and score minimum cutoff marks to qualify the exam and participate in admission processes ahead. The result of JEE Advanced 2020 will be released tentatively in the first week of June. Qualified students of JEE Advanced will be allowed to participate in JoSAA counselling based on their ranks. The below article will help aspiring students to know more details regarding the JEE Advanced 2020.
What's New in JEE Advanced 2020?
- For the first time, candidates in the US will also be able to take JEE Advanced as the JAB has decided to add San Francisco as a new exam centre in 2020.
- The JAB has also decided to increase the number of JEE Main candidates who will qualify to appear from 2,45,000 to 2,50,000.
- Paper-2 of JEE Advanced 2020 will now be conducted from 2:30 PM
JEE Advanced 2020 Important Dates
| Events |
Dates |
Salient features |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2019 |
JEE Advanced 2020 Notification released |
IIT Delhi to conduct JEE Advanced 2020 |
| May 17, 2020 |
JEE Advanced 2020 date |
JEE Advanced to be conducted in the United States for the first time
JAB has decided to discontinue the exam centres in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
| First week of May, 2020 |
JEE Advanced registration 2020 |
2,50,000 students (including all categories) from JEE (Main) 2020 will be shortlisted to appear in JEE Advanced exam |
| First week of June, 2020 |
JEE Advanced 2020 answer keys |
Get a rough estimate of your marks and send a request to change the answer if it is wrong |
| Second week of June, 2020 |
JEE Advanced 2020 results |
Download JEE Advanced score card from its official website |
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2020
Aspirants among the top 2,50,000 rankers in JEE Main 2020 including all categories will only be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2020. Other than that candidate also have to fulfill at least one of the given below eligibility criteria for admission to bachelor’s, integrated master’s and dual degree programmes at IITs:
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Class XII (or equivalent) board examination. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PWD marks should be at least 65%
- Candidates should be within category-wise Top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII (or equivalent) board examination
Out of top 2,50,000 candidates of JEE Main, the percentage of candidates eligible for admissions under different categories are as follows:
- General category candidates (from the common merit list) - 46.5%
- General EWS (from the common merit list) - 4%
- OBC-NCL candidates (from the common merit list) - 27%
- SC candidates – 15%
- ST candidates – 7.5%
- PWD candidates - Horizontal reservation of 5% in all the above categories
JEE Advanced Application Form 2020
The application form of JEE Advanced will be released online tentatively in the first week of May. Only those students who qualify JEE Main 2020 and fulfill other eligibility criteria as mentioned above will be allowed to fill the application form. Students have to follow the below-mentioned steps to fill the application form:
Step 1 - Registration: Students among the top 2,50,000 of JEE Main will only be allowed to register online for JEE Advanced 2020. For log in to the JEE Advanced portal, candidates can use their JEE Main Application Number and Password. After login, additional information and details have to be submitted by candidates.
Step 2 - Uploading Documents: Students will be required to upload their photograph, signature, and marks sheets of class 10 and 12 and category certificate if applicable along with other required documents.
Step 3 - Payment of Application Fees: Students need to pay the application fee after uploading photograph and signature. Students can refer to the table below for the application fee (tentative).
| Registration Fee for exam centres in India |
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|---|---|---|
| Indian National including (PIO and OCI) |
Female Candidates (all categories) |
Rs 1300 |
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SC/ST/PwD Candidates |
Rs.1300 |
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All other Candidates |
Rs. 2600 |
| Foreign Nationals |
Candidates from SAARC countries |
USD 160 |
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Candidates from non-SAARC countries |
USD 300 |
| Registration Fee for exam centers outside India |
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| Indian Nationals (including PIO/OCI) |
All Indian Nationals |
USD 160 |
| Foreign Nationals |
Candidates from SAARC countries |
USD 160 |
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Candidates from non-SAARC countries |
USD 300 |
Step 4 - Printing of Confirmation Page: After making payments, students will need to submit their application form. Before submitting their JEE Advanced form, applicants must verify all the entered details diligently. After submitting, take a coloured print of the JEE Advanced 2020 application form and keep it safe for all future reference until the admission process is complete. Students need not send a hard copy of the application form to the JEE Advanced office.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern 2020
IIT Delhi is yet to announce exam pattern for JEE Advanced 2020, till then aspirants can refer to the exam pattern of 2019. It will help the aspirants in understanding the types of questions likely to be asked in the exam and marking scheme.
JEE Advanced Paper-I
| Section |
Question Type |
Number of Questions |
Marking scheme |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full marks |
Partial Marks |
Zero Marks |
Negative Marks |
Maximum Marks for the section |
|||
|
|
Single Correct Option |
4 |
+3
If only the correct answer is selected |
N/A |
0
If none of the options are chosen |
-1 in all other cases |
12 |
|
|
One or more option (s) is correct |
8 |
+4
If the correct option(s) is selected |
+3 - If all the four options are correct but only three options are chosen
+2 - If three or more options are correct but only two options are chosen, both of which are correct options.
+1 - If two or more options are correct but only one option is chosen and it is a correct option. |
No marks will be awarded if no attempt is made |
-1
In all other cases |
32 |
|
|
Numerical Value Answer |
6 |
+3
If only the correct answer is selected |
N/A |
0
In all other cases |
N/A |
15 |
JEE Advanced Paper-II
| Section |
Question Type |
Number of Questions |
Marking scheme |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full marks |
Partial Marks |
Zero Marks |
Negative Marks |
Maximum Marks for the section |
|||
|
|
One or more option (s) is correct |
8 |
+4
If only the correct answer is selected |
+3 - If all the four options are correct but only three options are chosen
+2 - If three or more options are correct but only two options are chosen, both of which are correct options.
+1 - If two or more options are correct but only one option is chosen and it is a correct option. |
No marks will be awarded if no attempt is made |
-1 in all other cases |
32 |
|
|
Numerical Value Answer |
6 |
+3
If only the correct answer is selected |
N/A |
0
In all other cases |
N/A |
18 |
|
|
List Match Sets |
2 Sets (Each set has two multiple-choice questions) |
+3
If only the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen |
N/A |
0
If none of the options are chosen |
-1 in all other cases |
12 |
JEE Advanced Syllabus 2020
Students are advised to carefully analyze the syllabus of JEE Advanced 2020 and prepare their study plan for the exam according to it. Each topic in every subject should be studied properly to score good marks in the exam. Since questions in JEE Advanced are mostly analytical and conceptual, students should focus on studying the topics thoroughly.
| Subject |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Matrices, Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vectors |
| Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry |
| Physics |
Modern Physics, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermal Physics, Mechanics, General Physics |
JEE Advanced Admit Card 2020
The JEE Advanced 2020 admit card will be released online tentatively in the second week of May. Students will be required to login to the candidate portal using their application number and password to download it. Students must keep in mind that the admit card of JEE advanced 2020 will not be sent to the candidates through post or any other means.
Candidates should also check and verify their details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, they must contact the exam conducting authorities. The admit card will mention details like name, photograph, student’s signature and other details like application number, exam centre address, date, and timing of exam.
Steps to Download JEE Advanced Admit Card
- Visit the website of JEE Advanced 2020
- Click on the admit card link
- Login using application number and password
- Admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Verify all the details and download the admit card
- Take a coloured print of the admit card
JEE Advanced Result 2020
JEE Advanced result 2020 is expected to be announced by the IIT Delhi in the third week of June, 2020 on the official website. Aspirants will be required to enter their details like registration number, date of birth, mobile number and email ID to check JEE Advanced results. Exam conducting authority will also send a text message on the registered mobile number of every test taker regarding the declaration of JEE Advanced 2020 result. It must be noted that the candidate will not receive any hard copies of their rank cards. It can be downloaded from the official website only after the result announcement.
The result of JEE Advanced 2020 is expected to be announced by the exam conducting authority within a month of exam being conducted. Till then, candidates can check the procedure to download the JEE Advanced 2020 toppers list of JEE Advanced 2019 below. In 2019, Kartikey Gupta emerged as the topper in JEE Advanced.
How to Check JEE Advanced 2020 Results?
- Visit the official website of JEE Advanced 2020
- Enter your JEE Advanced 2020 registration, DOB (Date of Birth), Mobile Number and Email ID
- After entering your details, click on the 'Submit' button
- Your JEE Advanced 2020 result will be displayed
- Go through your result carefully, download, save and take a print out for future use
JEE Advanced 2020 Rank List
Only those aspirants who appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be considered eligible for JEE Advanced ranking. JEE Advanced rank list 2020 will be prepared based on the aggregate marks secured by candidates in the exam. Aggregate marks are the sum of the marks secured by a candidate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Please note that to be included in the JEE Advanced 2020 rank list, candidates should secure the minimum prescribed marks in each subject and in aggregate. The minimum prescribed marks vary from category to category. Take a look below.
JEE Advanced Cutoff 2020
JEE Advanced cut off 2020 will be released by IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) Delhi. Candidates can check the category-wise qualifying cutoffs below on this page immediately after its announcement by the exam authority. JEE Advanced 2020 cut off implies the minimum percentage of marks that aspirants need to acquire for inclusion in the JEE Advanced 2020 rank list. Only candidates who will score the minimum prescribed marks in each subject and aggregate will be included in the rank list. These marks will determine a candidate’s admissions to the premier IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology).
Factors determining JEE Advanced cut off 2020
JEE Advanced 2020 cut off will be decided based on the following factors:
- The difficulty level of JEE Advanced
- Previous year’s cutoff trends
- Total number of applicants for JEE Advanced
- Number of seats available for admission
- Candidates’ performance in the exam
JEE Advanced Counselling 2020
After appearing for JEE Main for admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, aspirants also need to appear for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. JoSAA counselling happens after JEE Advanced results are declared. JoSAA is responsible for the joint seat allocation process for admissions to 97 institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and 20 Other GFTIs. Admissions to all the undergraduate academic programs offered by these 97 institutes will be made through a single platform.
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