JEE Advanced 2025 is the second stage of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), paving the way for admission into prestigious IITs. Conducted by IIT Kanpur this year, the exam will test candidates’ knowledge, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities. Here’s everything you need to know about registration, eligibility, exam pattern, and preparation tips.
Important Dates
- Registration: April 23 to May 2, 2025
- Admit Card Release: May 11, 2025
- Exam Date: May 18, 2025
- Paper 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Result Declaration: June 2, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To appear for JEE Advanced 2025:
- Candidates must rank among the top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main 2025.
- Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2000 (with a five-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Maximum Attempts: Three consecutive years.
Registration Process
- Visit the official website (jeeadv.ac.in).
- Log in using your JEE Main credentials (roll number and password).
- Fill out personal details and upload required documents (Class X certificate, Class XII certificate, caste certificate if applicable).
- Select preferred exam centers.
- Pay the application fee online before May 5, 2025.
Exam Pattern
JEE Advanced consists of two mandatory papers:
- Paper Format: Both papers include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections with MCQs, numerical answer type (NAT), and matching-type questions.
- Duration: Each paper lasts three hours.
Marking Scheme
The total marks for JEE Advanced are expected to be around 306 points, divided equally between the two papers. Negative marking applies to certain question types.
Expected Cutoff
The cutoff varies by category and competition levels:
- General Category: ~110–360 marks (closing rank ~27,000)
- GEN-EWS: ~100–330 marks (closing rank ~5,800)
- OBC-NCL: ~100–330 marks (closing rank ~9,500)
- SC/ST: ~55–310 marks
Preparation Tips
- Master NCERT Books: Build a strong foundation with NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Solve Previous Years’ Papers: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and question types by practicing past papers regularly.
- Mock Tests: Take timed mock tests to improve speed and accuracy while identifying weak areas.
- Revision Strategy: Devote time daily to revising key concepts and formulas across all subjects.
Recommended Books for JEE Advanced
- Physics: HC Verma’s Concepts of Physics, I.E. Irodov’s Problems in General Physics
- Chemistry: Morrison & Boyd’s Organic Chemistry, J.D. Lee’s Concise Inorganic Chemistry
- Mathematics: Cengage Series by G Tiwani, A Das Gupta’s Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics
Conclusion
JEE Advanced is one of the toughest exams globally but offers unparalleled opportunities for students aiming to study at IITs. With proper preparation and awareness of key dates, candidates can maximize their chances of success in this competitive examination.