JEE Prep GuideIntroduction to JEE Mains and JEE Advanced 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains and JEE Advanced) is one of the most competitive exams in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and IITs, this two-tier exam serves as the gateway to prestigious IITs, NITs, and other top engineering colleges across India.
JEE 2026 Syllabus
Physics
- Units and Measurement
- Electric Charges and Fields
- Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
- Current Electricity
- Moving Charges and Magnetism
- Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Optics
- Modern Physics
Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- States of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Mathematics
- Sets, Relations, and Functions
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- Permutations and Combinations
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequences and Series
- Limits, Continuity, and Differentiability
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Vectors and 3D Geometry
JEE 2026 Exam Pattern
JEE Main Exam Pattern
It consists of three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject has 20 MCQs and 10 numerical-type questions (out of which 5 need to be answered). The total duration is 3 hours.
JEE Advanced Exam Pattern
Consists of two papers with varying marking schemes including MCQs, multiple correct, and numerical value-based questions. Duration is 3 hours for each paper.
Previous Year Cut-off Trends (By Category)
- General – 90–92 percentile (JEE Main), Rank < 6K (JEE Adv)
- OBC – 75–80 percentile, Rank < 4K
- SC – 50–55 percentile, Rank < 3K
- ST – 40–45 percentile, Rank < 2K
- EWS – 70–75 percentile, Rank < 4K
Previous Year Cut-off Trends for Top Colleges
Top NITs (JEE Mains)
- NIT Trichy: CS – up to 4,000 rank
- NIT Surathkal: CS – up to 5,000 rank
- NIT Warangal: CS – up to 4,500 rank
Old IITs (JEE Advanced)
- IIT Bombay – CS up to AIR 66
- IIT Delhi – CS up to AIR 105
- IIT Madras – CS up to AIR 175
- IIT Kanpur – CS up to AIR 230
- IIT Kharagpur – CS up to AIR 280
- IIT Roorkee – CS up to AIR 380
- IIT Guwahati – CS up to AIR 420
FAQs
How to register for JEE 2026?
Visit the official JEE Main website for registration guidelines.
Can I appear for both JEE Mains and Advanced?
Yes. You must first qualify JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
How many attempts are allowed for JEE?
You can attempt JEE Mains up to 3 consecutive years and JEE Advanced only twice.
What are the best books for JEE preparation?
HC Verma for Physics, NCERT + OP Tandon for Chemistry, and RD Sharma or Cengage for Maths.