About JEE Advanced 2025
Updated for 2025JEE Advanced is globally recognized as one of the most rigorous and intellectually challenging undergraduate STEM entrance examinations. Conducted rotational-wise by the 7 premier IITs, it is the sole admission test for undergraduate Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), and Integrated M.Sc programs across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only top 2.5 Lakh rank holders from JEE Main are eligible to sit for JEE Advanced.
Conducting Authority
IIT Kanpur (Organizing Institute 2025)
Application Fee
Gen: ₹3,200 (Male) / ₹1,600 (Female) | Res: ₹1,600 (SC/ST/PwD)
Examination Languages
Available in 2 languages (English, Hindi + others)
Marking Formula
+3 / +4 (Variable scheme with partial marking) (Correct) | -1 / -2 depending on question type (Incorrect)
Important Dates & Schedule
Key events, registration deadlines, and examination dates
Registration Commences for JEE Advanced
April 21, 2025Online portal opens for qualified JEE Main candidates
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
May 2, 2025E-banking and debit/credit payment cutoff
Admit Card Downloading Window
May 9 - 18, 2025Download hall ticket with reporting shift details
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Day
May 18, 2025Paper 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Paper 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Candidate Response Sheet Release
May 23, 2025Check your recorded CBT responses
Final Results & All India Rank (AIR)
June 8, 2025Scorecard published and JoSAA registration begins
Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must have appeared for the Class 12 examination for the first time in either 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Must be among top 2,50,000 successful candidates in B.E./B.Tech Paper of JEE Main 2025.
Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 2000 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of TWO times in consecutive years.
Mandatory Subjects Required in Qualifying Examination
Exam Pattern & Structure
Total Sections: 6 | Total Duration: 6 Hours (Two 3-Hour Compulsory Papers)
| Section / Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Question Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) | 54 Questions | 180 Marks | Multi-correct MCQs, Numerical NAT, Matrix Match, Stem questions |
| Paper 2 (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) | 54 Questions | 180 Marks | Comprehensive paragraph-based, Single choice, Integer answers |
Syllabus & Chapter-wise Weightage
High-yield chapters, percentage weightage, and past paper question counts
Physics
Weightage: 33.3% (120 Marks)Previous Years Cutoff Trends
Category-wise qualifying marks / percentile across 2024, 2023, and 2022
| Category | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | 2022 Cutoff | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Rank List (General) | 109 / 360 (30.2%) | 86 / 360 (23.8%) | 55 / 360 (15.2%) | ↑ Rising |
| Gen-EWS | 98 / 360 (27.2%) | 77 / 360 (21.3%) | 50 / 360 (13.8%) | ↑ Rising |
| OBC-NCL | 98 / 360 (27.2%) | 77 / 360 (21.3%) | 50 / 360 (13.8%) | ↑ Rising |
| SC / ST Candidates | 54 / 360 (15.0%) | 43 / 360 (11.9%) | 28 / 360 (7.7%) | ↑ Rising |
Score vs Rank & Eligible College Predictor
Adjust your expected score to immediately calculate your predicted percentile, All India Rank range, and top colleges you can target.
Top Institutions You Can Target With This Score:
Top Colleges Accepting JEE Advanced 2025
Rankings, placement packages, annual tuition, and cutoff benchmarks
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Hauz Khas, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Expert Preparation Strategy & Books
Focus on Concept Interlinking
Advanced questions fuse 2 or 3 distinct concepts (e.g. Thermodynamics with Mechanics or Calculus with Coordinate Geometry). Train with mixed problem sets.
Master Partial Marking Strategy
In multi-correct questions with partial marking, mark ONLY options you are 100% confident about to prevent costly negative mark deductions.
Solve Irodov & Pathfinder Selected Problems
Deep problem solving develops analytical stamina required for 6-hour intense cognitive output.
Recommended Reference Books
Problems in General Physics
By I.E. Irodov • Physics
Advanced Problems in Mathematics for JEE
By Vikas Gupta & Pankaj Joshi (Black Book) • Mathematics
Frequently Asked Questions (JEE Advanced 2025)
Quick Exam Facts
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