JEE Main 2020: Important Dates, Eligibility, Registration Process, Pattern & Syllabus

The Joint Entrance Exam Main is conducted for admission to B.E/ B. Tech and B.Arch/B.Planning courses. JEE Main is the eligibility test for NITs and CFTIs. The candidates who qualify the Main exam can appear in the JEE Advanced 2019 for admission into IITs and ISM.

JEE Main 2020 Schedule (Announced)

For the first time, the National Testing Agency administered the Joint Entrance Examination Main in 2019 in two sessions (January and April). Interested candidates can take the test two times in a year and the Agency will make the merit list based on the best score of the two exams for admission to undergraduate programmes such as Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Planning.

JEE Main 2020 New Changes

Some of the notable changes brought in the JEE Main w.e.f. 2019 are -

• The class 12th marks will not be accountable while calculating the All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main.
• The general candidates must have at least 75% marks to qualify for the admission process to IITs, NITs, and CFTIs. For the SC/ST candidates, it is 65%.
• Candidates must possess the Aadhaar Card to fill up the form.
• Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam can provide passport number/ration card number/bank account number or any other govt verified identity number.
• The exam will be conducted in the CBT mode.
• There will be 3,000 practice training centres to be set up across the nation at various colleges and institutes.
• The total number of exam centres is 258 (including 10 international venues).
• An aspirant can appear for both the January as well as the April exams.

JEE Main 2020 Pattern and Syllabus

The JEE Main 2020 exam pattern comprises several details such as numbers of questions, subject, marking scheme, etc. The exam pattern for different courses will be different.

For B.E./ B.Tech. Programme

For B.Arch. Programme

For B.Planning Programme

Courses and Subjects Classification

JEE Main Syllabus

Mathematics Syllabus for JEE Main

Sets, Relations & Functions, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Binomial Theorem, Mathematical Induction, Limit, Sequences & Series, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Continuity & Differentiability, Three Dimensional Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics & Probability, Vector Algebra, Mathematical Reasoning and Trigonometry, etc.

Physics Syllabus for JEE Main

Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Work, Energy & Power, Gravitation, Rotational Motion, Physics & Measurement, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Oscillations & Waves, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents, Current Electricity, Optics, Electromagnetic Waves, Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation, Electronic Devices, Atoms & Nuclei, Communication Systems, etc.

Chemistry Syllabus for JEE Main

• Physical Chemistry: Some Basic concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Atomic Structure, Solutions, Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry, Equilibrium, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, etc.
• Inorganic Chemistry: General Principles & Process of Isolation of Metals, Hydrogen, p – Block Elements, s – Block Element, Coordination Compounds, d – and f – Block Elements, Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties, Environmental Chemistry, etc.
• Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens, Purification & Characterisation of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Polymers, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen, BioMolecules, Principles Related to Practical Chemistry, Chemistry in Everyday Life, etc.

Aptitude Test Syllabus

PART 1:

Awareness of places, persons, Texture and objects related to Architecture and building environment, buildings and materials, Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal), Visualising different sides of 3D objects, Analytical Reasoning.

PART 2:

Three dimensional – perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, contrast and harmony. Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil, colour texture, building forms and elements, Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surface & volumes, Generation of Plan, Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms, Elevations and 3 D views of objects, Sketching of scenes & activities from memory of urbanscapes (public space, festivals, markets, street scenes, recreational spaces, monuments, etc.), landscape (gardens, trees, riverfronts, jungles, plants etc.) and rural life.

Eligibility for JEE Main 2020

• Date of Birth: There is no age limit for appearing in the JEE Main exam.
• Educational Qualification: The aspirants must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognised central or state board.
• Subjects: Among the five subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects are compulsory.
• Passing Year: The candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination in 2018, 2019, or appearing in 2020 can also fill up the form.
• Diploma Holder: The diploma holders can apply for IITs only.
• Number of Attempts: 3 attempts to clear the examination.

JEE Main 2020 Application Process

The candidates need to go through the information brochure with utmost care before filling in the online application form 2020. Here is the detailed information on how to fill up the form and what are the criteria:

• The application process is entirely online.
• There will be no printed copy to apply for JEE Main.
• The Registration process has started on 3rd September 2019.
• Candidates must possess aadhaar card details.
• The scanned copies of photograph and signature need to be submitted.
• After successful submission, the acknowledgement page needs to be downloaded for future use.

The application fees are based on the gender and category of the candidates and the mode of examination.

Other Details Related to Payment -

• The payment for the application form can be done via Credit card/Debit card/ Internet Banking/ Paytm/UPI.
• GST and processing charges will be applicable.

How To Apply for JEE Main 2020

• Go to the official website (www.nta.ac.in or www.jeemain.nic.in)
• Select the link for the registration of application
• Fill up the form with verified credentials
• Upload your scanned photograph and signature
• Release the payment
• Click Submit
• Print the acknowledgement page for future reference