To get into the top engineering colleges of the country one needs to clear both the entrance exam JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Only those students who are able to clear JEE Main cut-off are eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. It is a Computer Based Exam and is conducted by the 7 IITs namely IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, and IIT Guwahati on a rotational basis. As per the expectation, JEE Advanced 2024 would be conducted by IIT Madras.

Read to the bottom to get all the latest updates about JEE Advanced 2025 exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and eligibility criteria.

JEE Advanced 2025 Updates

The official notification for JEE Advanced 2025 has been released by IIT Kanpur. JEE Advanced 2024 is expected to be held on the last week of May, that is May 18, 2025.

About JEE Advanced 2025

Below given table presents the details of JEE Advanced 2024

Exam Name: JEE Advanced

Exam Conducting Authority: IIT Kanpur

Exam Purpose: Admission to B.E or B.Tech courses

Participating Institutes: 33 (IISc, 23 IITs, 5 IISER, IIPE, IIST and RGIPT)

Exam Mode: Computer-based Online Test

Test Duration: 3 Hours (Paper 1 and 2 Respectively) – Both are mandatory to attempt

Subjects Covered: Math, Physics and Chemistry

Total Marks: Varies every year

Total Eligible Candidates: Top 2,50,000 candidates from JEE Main

Number of attempts: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years

Available Seats in IITs: The number varies every year. The number of available IIT seats was 17,385 in 2023.

Counselling Authority: JoSAA

Official JEE Advanced 2025 Notification: Information Brochure PDF

The JEE Advanced 2025 would consist of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, the papers would be carried out in two shifts. Both shifts will be held on the same day. For the students to be eligible for the merit list, it is mandatory to appear for both papers. Based on marks scored and rank secured in the JEE Advanced examination candidates are granted admission to various undergraduate courses, Master’s and dual degree programs offered by IIT.

JEE Advanced 2025 Important Dates

All the important dates related to JEE Advanced are mentioned below. The candidates should stay updated about the JEE Advanced 2024 schedule in order to avoid missing out on any information.

S. No.	JEE Advanced Events	Day, Date and Time (IST)
1	JEE Advanced 2025 registrations	April 21 to april 30, 2025
2	Last date to pay fee by JEE Advanced registered candidates	May 06, 2025
3	JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card available for downloading	May 11 to May 17, 2025
4	JEE Advanced 2025 Choosing of scribe by PWD candidates	May 17, 2025(Saturday)
5	JEE Advanced 2025 Exam	May 18, 2024(Sunday)
6	JEE Advanced 2025 response sheet release date	May 23, 2024(Friday)
7	JEE Advanced 2025 answer key challenge window	–
8	JEE Advanced 2025 provisional answer keys available	–
9	JEE Advanced 2025 final answer key and result declaration	–

JEE Advanced 2025 Eligibility Criteria

It is mandatory for the students to meet the specific eligibility criteria established by the exam conducting authority in order to appear for JEE Advanced 2025. Any candidate failing to adhere to the eligibility criteria would not be qualified to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. To be on the safer side candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced carefully and have a thorough check of the application form before submitting it, to avoid any discrepancies in the future.

Criterion 1 (Performance in JEE (Main) 2025):

Top 2,50,000 candidates (including all categories) in JEE (Main) 2025 are eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced).

The percentage of category-wise shortlisting of the candidates:

GEN-EWS- 10%

OBC-NCL- 27%

SC- 15%

ST- 7.5%

Open to all- 40.5%

PwD- 5% in all 5 categories

Refer to the below table to know the number of candidates included in 2,50,000 from various categories.

Category-wise distribution of top 2,50,000* candidates (Criterion 1)

ORDER	CATEGORY	Number of “Top” candidates
1	OPEN	96187	Total 101250
2	OPEN-PwD	5063
3	GEN-EWS	23750	Total 25000
4	GEN-EWS-PwD	1250
5	OBC-NCL	64125	Total 67500
6	OBC-NCL-PwD	3375
7	SC	35625	Total 37500
8	SC-PwD	1875
9	ST	17812	Total 18750
10	ST-PwD	938

* The total number of selected candidates can be slightly greater than 2,50,000 in case of “tied” ranks/scores in any category.

Criterion 2 Number of attempts:

A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of 2 times in 2 consecutive years.

Criterion 3 Age Limit:

Candidates born on or after October 1, 2000, are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 exam. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, or PwD get 5 years of relaxation.

Criterion 4 Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination:

Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2025.

Candidates who had appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2023 or earlier, are NOT eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2025, irrespective of the combination of subjects attempted/offered.

JEE Advanced 2025 Application Form and Registration Process

Once the JEE Main Results are declared the conducting authority for JEE Advanced releases the application form. For the year 2025, IIT Kanpur will be in charge of conducting the JEE

Advanced paper and they would be releasing the application form. In order to fill out the application form, the student must first register on the official website. Candidates have to submit the form online and deposit the application fees along with the form itself. Out of all the JEE Main candidates, only the top 2.50 lakh candidates would be eligible for the IIT JEE Advanced exam.

To submit the JEE Advanced application form successfully follow the steps given:

Step-1: Login & Fill Details

• Visit Official Website and Login
  • Visit JEE Advanced official website. Click on: https://jeeadv.ac.in/.
  • You will see the login portal of JEE Advanced.
  • Enter the JEE Main 2025 Roll Number, Password, and Security Pin and submit it.
  • Candidates have to select a new password for JEE Advanced
  • Fill Details
    • Once you provide the new password, a new page will be displayed. Candidates will find all the details that they entered during JEE Main registration.
    • Enter the number of attempts.
    • Candidates can choose 3 examination cities as per their preferences.
    • Select the language of the question paper (English or Hindi).
    • Mention the category & scribe status.
    • Carefully check the entered data and click on submit.

Step-2: Upload Scanned Images

Students must keep the given below documents ready to upload during the application process:

• Required Documents

Documents	Format	Size (in KB)
Class X/Birth certificate	PDF	50-300
Class XII or equivalent exam certificates	PDF	50-300
Category, PwD, or DS (Defence Service) certificate (if applicable)	PDF	50-300
Scribe letter (if applicable)	PDF	50-300
PIO(Person of Indian Origin) card or OCI(Overseas Citizen of India) certificate (if required).	PDF	50-300
DS Certificate (if applicable)	PDF	50-300

• Upload Images
  • Go through the upload images option.
  • Select the required images.
  • Carefully upload images one at a time.

Step-3: Registration Fee Payment

Once the documents have been uploaded, candidates need to pay the registration fee. Follow the steps for easy payment:

• Online Mode:
  • Candidates can pay the application fee through various online payment methods like net banking, debit/credit card, etc.
  • Select the “Pay Registration Fee” option.
  • The Multi-Option Payment System (MOPS) page will appear on the screen.
  • Enter the payment details and pay the application fee.
  • Offline Mode:
    • Select the “Pay Registration Fee” link.
    • Select the SBI Branch for cash payment. Take the printout of the e-challan generated by the system.
    • Submit the printed e-challan to the SBI branch near you, along with the fee.

      After the transaction process is over, students can take the printout of the application form. It is advisable to keep the 2-3 extra printouts with you for future use. However, students need not send any hard copy to the conducting body.

      JEE Advanced 2024 Registration Fees

      Foreign Nationals: SAARC Country Candidates: 75 USD Non-SAARC Country Candidates: 150 USD

      Indian Nationals: General Category Candidates: INR 2,800/- Female Candidates: INR 1,400/- Reserved Category Candidates: INR 1,400/-

      JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card

      JEE Advanced admit card would be released by IIT Kanpur  at jeeadv.ac.in. Admit cards would be released only for those candidates who would have successfully registered for the JEE Advanced exam before the last date. To download the admit card the candidates would require to login into the portal using their registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.

      JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern

      The below-given table shows the exam pattern for JEE Advanced 2025, however, the number of questions in JEE Advanced paper may vary every year.

      Number of Papers: 2 (Paper-I and Paper-II) – Both are compulsory

      Exam Mode: Computer-based (Online)

      Shifts: 9 AM – 12 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

      Duration: 3 Hours each for Paper-I and Paper-II (4 hours for PwD candidates)

      Number of Sections: 3 (Physics, Chemistry, Math)

      Question Paper Languages: English and Hindi

      Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (with one or more correct options), Numerical-based Questions, Matching List Questions

      Number of Questions: Varies

      JEE Advanced 2025 Marking Scheme

      For questions with one or more correct options, the marking scheme is as follows:

      • If responses are correct, +4.
      • For partially correct answer +3, +2, +1 is provided, any incorrect option is not marked.
      • In case of incorrect answer -2.
      • No negative marking for questions that are not attempted.

      Questions with numerical value type answers marking scheme are as follows:

      Step-4: Print Application Form

      • +3 for correct answer. 
      • Mode of Examination: It is conducted offline.
      • Sections: Geometrical Drawing, Freehand Drawing, Imagination, Aesthetic Sensitivity, Three-Dimensional Perception, Architectural Awareness.
      • Exam Duration: 3 hours.Language: English.
        • in case of any incorrect answers or questions left unattempted, there would be no negative marking.

        Matching list type and single correct option questions marking scheme are as follows

        • +3 for a correct answer
        • -1 for an incorrect answer
        • no negative marking for questions that are not attempted

        Like in the case of the JEE Advanced, the AAT pattern is not fixed. Below-given is an outline of the exam pattern as seen in previous year’s exams: