JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2025: Total Marks, Negative Marks, Section Wise Question Distribution

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As you may already know, JEE Advanced is known for its unique marking scheme, which varies every year in terms of the total number of questions and marks. Additionally, the marking scheme differs significantly across the papers. For a better understanding, let's take a look at the JEE Advanced marking scheme, distribution of questions, types of questions, and other related details.

JEE Advanced marking scheme 2025: JEE Advanced 2025 exam has a specific marking scheme that candidates must take note of. While it is difficult to anticipate the exact pattern of the exam as it is nor revealed before the exam, it is advisable to analyse previous year patterns and marking schemes to be prepared for any unexpected variations. Therefore, candidates should study the JEE Advanced marking scheme in detail to ensure they are well-equipped to tackle any challenges that may arise during the exam.

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Usually, JEE Advanced has the following marking scheme:

Questions carrying 1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks, and 4 marks
Negative markings of -2, and -1

The marking scheme of JEE Advanced changes across the section. There are 2 papers in JEE Advanced, and each paper has 3 sections - Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The marking scheme keeps changing across the section.

Q: How do the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced compare?

JEE Main and JEE Advanced are both national-level entrance exams conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India. While JEE Main is the first stage of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and is conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA JEE Advanced is the second stage of the exam and is conducted by one of the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis.

Here are the key differences between the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced:

Number of Papers: JEE Main has two papers - Paper 1 for admission to B.E. /B.Tech courses and Paper 2 for admission to B.Arch/B.Planning courses. On the other hand, JEE Advanced has two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2, both of which are mandatory.
Exam Mode: JEE Main is conducted in both online (Computer Based Test) and offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) modes, while JEE Advanced is conducted only in online mode.
Question Types: Both exams have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions (NATs), where students have to enter the answer in numerical form.
Difficulty Level: JEE Main is generally considered easier than JEE Advanced in terms of difficulty level.
Syllabus: The syllabus for both exams is similar, but JEE Advanced includes a few additional topics and also requires a deeper understanding of the concepts.

Q: Why does JEE Advanced pattern changes every year?

The JEE Advanced exam is known to be one of the toughest exams in India, with around 200,000 students competing for seats in the country's top institutions. The exam pattern changes dynamically every year, and the examiners want to test not only the students' credibility but also their adaptability. Moreover, they don't want to compromise the exam's core purpose of evaluating students' knowledge by repeating the same pattern every year. Therefore, it is beneficial to make some generalizations about the paper. This strategy ensures equal opportunity for all students and minimizes the popular "luck factor, " which we all have experienced during board exams. Analyzing previous year's papers to identify the weightage pattern for different chapters and deducing the essential topics is a useful approach. Changing the exam pattern also surprises the coaching industry that charges exorbitant fees without any guarantee of success. Lastly, since it is the JEE Advanced, surprise is an essential element, as no examiner wants rote learners to enter IIT and enjoy at taxpayers' expense.

Q: Does the JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Depend on the Conducting IIT?

This is one of the most popular questions and also a misconception about the JEE Advanced exam. The question paper design and pattern do not depend on the conducting IIT. It is never a fact that the question paper designed by an IIT will have the same difficulty level or same pattern each time it conducts JEE Advanced.

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2024

The JEE Advanced marking scheme 2025 will be made available to the candidates on the day of the exam with the instructions in the JEE Advanced question paper. The JEE Advanced pattern and marking scheme are not released beforehand like the JEE Main exam.

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JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2024

Candidates can check the JEE Advanced marking scheme that is now available with the official JEE Advanced 2024 question paper. Check the JEE Advanced exam pattern below:

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases
2	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all 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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts
4	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 for the wrong attempts

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases
2	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all 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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts no negative marks
4	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if unanswered No negative marking

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JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2023

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Q: What are the important chapters in JEE Mains and JEE Advance that give up to 80% of marks?

JEE Main and JEE Advanced are two of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in India. The syllabus for both exams is vast, but there are certain chapters that carry more weightage than others. Here are some of the most important chapters for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced that can give you up to 80% of the marks: Mathematics: Calculus (Differential and Integral) Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Progressions, Complex Numbers) Coordinate Geometry (Straight Lines, Circles, Conics) Vectors and 3D Geometry Probability and Statistics Physics: Mechanics (Kinematics, Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion) Electrodynamics (Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance, Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents) Optics (Geometrical Optics Wave Optics) Modern Physics (Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices) Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Basic Concepts, States of Matter Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Thermodynamics Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry) Inorganic Chemistry (Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Hydrogen and its Compounds, S-Block Elements, P-Block Elements) Organic Chemistry (Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen) It's important to note that these chapters are not the only ones that will be covered on the exams. It's also essential to have a solid understanding of the other topics and to practice solving a variety of problems to increase your chances of success.

Q: What is the marking scheme for JEE Advanced?

The marking schemes change each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination. JEE (Advanced) 2024 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration each. Both papers are compulsory. Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q: What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?

The Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam pattern varies each year. There are 2 papers in the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Joint Entrance Examination Advanced will comprise three separate sections wherein questions will be asked from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. There will be negative markings for answering any question incorrectly in the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced exam. Medium of the Examination: English and Hindi The main exam will be conducted online through a CBT (computer-based mode). Joint Entrance Examination Advanced consists of 2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), and students have to appear for both papers. The question paper consists of three parts: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will have 3 parts, that are: Part 1: Physics Part 2: Chemistry Part 3: Maths Each part will have 3 sections in both papers 1 and 2: Section 1: This section contains 8 questions. The answer to each question is a Numerical Value. For each question, enter the correct numerical value of the answer using the mouse and the onscreen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. If the numerical value has more than two decimal places, truncate or round off the value to 2 decimal places. Answers to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme: Full Marks: 3 Marks only if the correct numerical value is entered Zero Marks: 0 In all other cases Section 2: This section contains six questions. Each question has 4 options. One and more than one of these four options is the correct answer. For each question, choose the options corresponding to all the correct answer The answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme Full Marks: 4 marks for every correct answer. Partial Marks: 3 marks If all 4 options are correct but only three options are chosen; Partial Marks: 2 marks 3 or more options are correct but only two options are chosen both of which are correct; Partial Marks: 1 If two or more options are correct but only one option is chosen and it is a correct option; Zero Marks: 0 If none of the options is chosen. Negative Marking: 2 Marks will be deducted In all Cases. Section 3: This section contains 4 Matching List Sets. Each set has 1 MCQ. Each set has 2 lists: List-1 and List-2. A list-1 has Four entries 1, 2, 3, or 4, and a List-2 has Five entries (P), (Q), (R), (S), and (T). Four options are given in each MCQ based on List-1 and List-2 and only one of these four options satisfies the condition asked in the MCQ. Answers to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme: Full Marks: 3 Marks only if the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen; Zero Marks : 0 If none of the options is chosen; Negative Marks: 1 Mark will be deducted in all other cases.

Q: Which section is considered the toughest in JEE Advanced exam?

The toughness of a section in the JEE Advanced exam depend on the preparation level of the candidates. However, as per the previous year analysis and student raction of the candidates about the JEE Advaced exam, Maths is considered tough as the section is generally lenthy and the calculation take a lot of time. Maths is followed by Physics when it comes to difficulty and Chemistry is generally ranked as the easisest section.

Q: What are the most important topics in Maths section of JEE Advanced exam?

Over the year, the questions in JEE Advanced in the Maths section are asked from topics like:

Functions
Limits
Application of Derivatives
Definite Integrals
Area under Curve
Inverse Trigonometric functions
Vectors
3D Geometry
Circle, Parabola
Quadratic Equations
Permutation & Combination
Probability

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all 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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases
2	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts no negative marks
4	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered)

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases
2	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +3 If all 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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts no negative marks
4	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 if unanswered No negative marking

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2022

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	8 questions of 24 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 in all other cases. No negative marking
2	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If all the correct option is chosen +3 if all four options are correct and 3 correct options are selected. +2 if three or more options are correct and only two options are chosen, both of which are correct. +1 if two or more options are correct but only 1 option is chosen and it is the correct option. 0 is no option chosen -2 in all other cases
3	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 ONLY if the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen. 0 if none of the options is chosen. -1 in all other cases

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	8 questions of 24 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 in all other cases. No negative marking
2	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If all the correct option is chosen +3 if all four options are correct and 3 correct options are selected. +2 if three or more options are correct and only two options are chosen, both of which are correct. +1 if two or more options are correct but only 1 option is chosen and it is the correct option. 0 is no option chosen -2 in all other cases
3	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 ONLY if the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen. 0 if none of the options is chosen. -1 in all other cases

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2021

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 if unanswered -1 for all other cases
2	6 questions of 12 marks	+2 for correct answer 0 is unanswered No negative marks
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
4	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marks

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If all the correct option is chosen +3 if all four options are correct and 3 correct options are selected. +2 if three or more options are correct and only two options are chosen, both of which are correct. +1 if two or more options are correct but only 1 option is chosen and it is the correct option. 0 is no option chosen -2 in all other cases
2	6 questions of 12 marks	+2 for correct answer 0 is unanswered No negative marks
3	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 ONLY if the option corresponding to the correct combination is chosen. 0 if none of the options is chosen. -1 in all other cases
4	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marks

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2020

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 if unanswered -1 for all other cases
2	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marks

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 if unanswered -1 for all other cases
2	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marking

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2019

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 ONLY if the correct numerical value is entered. 0 if unanswered -1 for all other cases
2	8 questions of 32 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −1 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marking

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	8 questions of 32 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −1 In all other cases
2	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case No negative marks
3	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case -1 in all other cases

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2018

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
2	8 questions of 24 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct integer is entered 0 In all other cases. No negative marking
3	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 In all other cases. -1 for wrong answers

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen +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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
2	8 questions of 24 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case No negative marks
3	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case -1 in all other cases

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2017

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	7 questions of 28 marks	+4 if all correct answers are chosen. +1 for selecting correct option, provided no incorrect option is selected 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
2	5 questions of 15 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 In all other cases. No negative marking
3	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 If the correct option is chosen 0 In all other cases. -1 for wrong answers

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	7 questions of 21 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case -1 in all other cases
2	7 questions of 28 marks	+4 if all correct answers are chosen. +1 for selecting correct option, provided no incorrect option is selected 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
3	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case

JEE Advanced Marking Scheme 2016

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 1:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	5 questions of 15 marks	+3 If the correct option is chosen 0 In all other cases. -1 for wrong answers
2	8 questions of 32 marks	+4 if all correct answers are chosen. +1 for selecting correct option, provided no incorrect option is selected 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
3	5 questions of 15 marks	+3 If the correct option is chosen 0 In all other cases.

Section-wise JEE Advanced marking scheme for Paper 2:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	6 questions of 18 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case -1 in all other cases
2	8 questions of 32 marks	+4 if all correct answers are chosen. +1 for selecting correct option, provided no incorrect option is selected 0 if unanswered −2 In all other cases
3	2 questions of 12 marks	+3 for correct answer 0 for all other case

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JEE Advanced marking scheme FAQs

Q: What is the duration of JEE Advanced exam?

A: JEE Advanced will be held for 6 hours in total. There are 2 paper in the exam and each paper is of 3 hours duration. This makes the total time of the exam as 6 hours. The exam pattern varies each year. There are 2 papers in the exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Advanced will comprise three separate sections wherein questions will be asked from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. There will be negative marking for answering any question incorrectly in the exam.

Q: Does the JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Depend on the Conducting IIT?

A: No, the question paper design and pattern do not depend on the conducting IIT. It is never a fact that the question paper designed by an IIT will have the same difficulty level or same pattern each time it conducts JEE Advanced.

Q: Why does JEE Advanced pattern changes every year?

A: The JEE Advanced exam stands out as one of India's toughest exams, attracting around 200,000 students vying for seats in top institutions. With its ever-evolving pattern, examiners aim not only to assess students' credibility but also their adaptability. This approach ensures fairness and reduces the influence of chance, a common factor in board exams. By analyzing past papers, trends in chapter weightage can be discerned, aiding students in focusing on essential topics. Changing the pattern also keeps coaching institutes on their toes, curbing exorbitant fees. Ultimately, surprise elements in the exam deter rote learning, ensuring that only the most deserving candidates secure positions in esteemed institutions like the IITs.

Q: Are there any changes in the JEE Advanced syllabus?

A: Yes, the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced syllabus has changed from the year 2023 onwards.

Q: What is the marking system of JEE Advanced?

A: Total marks of JEE Advanced are subject to change each year. The types of questions that are asked in JEE Advanced also change. The marking scheme is usually +4, +3, +2, +1 for correct answers and -1, -2 and =4 for wrong answers. 0 marks for no attempt.

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What is the JEE Advanced question paper pattern?

Answered 2 days ago

JEE Advanced has two papers. Each paper has 3 parts (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) and each part has four sections. Every section has a particular marking scheme. As per the later paper pattern, the marking scheme in each of these sections are as follows:

Section	Number of questions and total marks	Marking Scheme
1	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 in all other cases
2	3 questions of 12 marks	+4 ONLY if (all) the correct option (s) is (are) chosen +3 If all 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 +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -2 In all other cases
3	6 questions of 24 marks	+4 for the correct answer 0 for no attempts
4	4 questions of 12 marks	+3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered) -1 for the wrong attempts

Akansha Bhandari

Beginner-Level 3

Where can I find JEE Advanced previous year questions papers?

Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can download the previous year JEE Advanced question papers on the official website of JEE Advanced - jeeadv.ac.in. For success in the exam, it is important to practice the previous year papers. Toppers and experts believe that solving the previous year question papers is the most integra

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Vipra Mehra

Beginner-Level 3

Which is the best book to prepare for JEE Advanced for Chemistry?

Answered 3 days ago

The best books to prepare for chemistry section in JEE Advanced as per toppers and experts are:

Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry
Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J. D. Lee for Inorganic Chemistry
Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee
NCERT Chemistry Class 11

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Nishtha Shrivastava

Beginner-Level 3

Which is the best book to prepare for JEE Advanced for Physics?

Answered 3 days ago

As per the recommendations from the experts and toppers, candidates can refer to the following books for JEE Advanced physics preparations:

Understanding Physics by DC Pandey
Practice Book Physics for JEE Main and Advanced by DC Pandey
NCERT Physics Class 11 and 12
Problems in General Physics by I. E. I

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Virajita Choudhury

Beginner-Level 3

How does the JEE Advanced syllabus differ from the JEE Main syllabus?

Answered 3 days ago

Both the JEE Main and JEE Advanced syllabi cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from CBSE classes 11 and 12. However, JEE Advanced includes additional topics beyond the standard syllabus. For example, it covers Thermal Physics and Electrochemistry, which are not part of the JEE Main syllabus.

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Manori Karan

Beginner-Level 3

What is the role of mock tests in JEE Advanced preparation?

Answered 3 days ago

To build this confidence, the student should take the JEE Advabced mock exams that simulate actual exam conditions. These mock tests help with time management, provide valuable practice, and offer a clear understanding of the exam pattern and question format, all of which are beneficial for better p

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Abhay Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 3

How to evaluate my preparation using JEE Advanced mock tests?

Answered 3 days ago

Students can take JEE Advanced mock tests and do a detailed feedback on their performance. After each test, candidates can do a comprehensive analysis into how the they approached the mock test and identifying areas for improvement. This analysis will helps students rectify mistakes and improve thei

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

When should I start giving mock tests for JEE Advanced?

Answered 3 days ago

About 2 to 3 months prior to the exam, start taking JEE Advanced full-length mock tests regularly. This will not only help build stamina for the extended duration of the exam but also give you a realistic sense of the actual test environment.

Chanchal Pandey

Beginner-Level 2

Is there any mock test for JEE Advanced?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes. Candidates can find official JEE Advanced mock tests on the official website of JEE Advanced, jeeadv.ac.in. The conducting IIT releases the mock tests 1 or 2 months before the exam date. Candidates can access these free mock tests link to practice for the exam. Other than that, many free and pa

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Abhishek Chaudhary

Beginner-Level 3

I did not have Maths in class 12, can I still apply for JEE Advanced?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes you can apply for JEE Advanced. However, you will not be eligible for admisison to the IITs. As, candidates need to have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the year of first appearance in the Class XII exam to be eligible for admission ti the IITs.

Candidates must have p

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