Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) • Conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs - JAB on Rotational Basis)
Two Compulsory 3-Hour Papers on a Single Day, With Dynamic Question Formats
JEE Advanced consists of two compulsory papers — Paper 1 and Paper 2 — both held on the same day, with Paper 1 typically scheduled from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, giving candidates a lunch break of roughly two hours between the two papers. Both papers are mandatory; a candidate cannot appear for only one paper and still be considered for ranking.
Total Duration
6 Hours
3 Hours Per Paper
Papers
2 Compulsory
Same Day, Different Shifts
Mode
Computer-Based (CBT)
Fully Online
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Equal Weightage Typically
Unlike JEE Main's relatively fixed MCQ + numerical format, JEE Advanced is known for varying its exact mix of question types from year to year, which is a deliberate design choice by the IITs to prevent over-reliance on rote pattern-matching. Historically, the paper has included Single Correct Answer MCQs, Multiple Correct Answer MCQs (with partial marking for partially correct selections), Numerical Value Answer questions (requiring a precise numerical answer typed in, with no options to choose from), and occasionally Matching List / Matrix-Match questions that test the ability to correctly pair items across two columns.
JEE Advanced's marking scheme is considerably more nuanced than JEE Main's straightforward +4/-1 system. Depending on the specific question type in a given year, marking can range from full marks (+3 or +4) for a fully correct single response, partial marks for partially correct selections in multiple-correct questions (e.g., +1 or +2 for correctly identifying some but not all correct options, with zero or negative marks for any incorrect option selected), to straightforward +3/0 (no negative marking) for numerical value answer questions in many recent years. Candidates must carefully read the specific instructions for each question type printed at the start of that section in the actual paper, since the exact scheme can shift from year to year.
| Question Type | Typical Marking Pattern (Illustrative) | Key Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Single Correct MCQ | +3 correct / -1 incorrect (illustrative) | One of four options is correct |
| Multiple Correct MCQ | Partial marking for partially correct selection | One or more of four options may be correct |
| Numerical Value Answer | +3 or +4 correct / typically no negative marking | Answer typed as a numerical value, no options given |
| Matching List / Matrix Match | Partial marking possible depending on year's scheme | Requires correctly pairing items across two lists |
JEE Advanced does not commit to a fixed total question count year after year in the way JEE Main's 75-question format has stabilized; recent years have seen totals fluctuating roughly in the 51-54 questions per paper range (approximately 100-108 total across both papers), split evenly across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics within each paper. Candidates should treat any specific number as illustrative of a typical year rather than a permanently fixed figure, and always confirm the current year's exact structure from the official mock test and information bulletin released closer to the exam.
JEE Advanced question papers are available in both English and Hindi; candidates select their preferred language during registration, and the chosen language cannot typically be changed thereafter.
JEE Advanced consists of two compulsory papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, both conducted on the same day in separate morning and afternoon shifts. Both papers must be attempted.
No, JEE Advanced's marking scheme varies by question type (single correct, multiple correct, numerical value, matching list) and can change from year to year; candidates should check the official mock test for the exact current-year scheme.
JEE Advanced is conducted as a fully online Computer-Based Test (CBT), unlike the older IIT-JEE which was pen-and-paper based.
The exact total varies by year, typically in the range of 100-108 questions combined across both papers, split evenly across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Yes, candidates select either English or Hindi as their preferred language during registration.
Revise chapter-wise mathematical formulas before launching your test: