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Joint Entrance Examination Overview

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted for admission into undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning courses across India. It is one of the most competitive exams for students seeking admission to top technical institutes.

The JEE exam is conducted in two phases — JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main serves as the qualifying stage for JEE Advanced and is also used for admission into NITs, IIITs, and other government and private engineering colleges.

JEE Overview Highlights
About JEE Examination
Exam Level and Mode
Courses Through JEE
Selection Process
JEE Overview FAQs

Joint Entrance Examination Highlights

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (JEE Main)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Courses Offered	B.Tech, B.E, B.Arch, B.Planning
Stages	JEE Main and JEE Advanced

About Joint Entrance Examination

JEE is conducted every year for admission into top engineering institutions in India. It evaluates candidates on subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Candidates must first qualify JEE Main to be eligible for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission into Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Exam Level and Mode

National level entrance examination.
Conducted across multiple cities in India.
Computer-based online examination.
Objective type questions asked.
Held multiple times a year for JEE Main.

Courses Offered Through JEE

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech).
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E).
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).
Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning).

Admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other engineering institutes is based on JEE scores and counselling process.

Selection Process

Appear for JEE Main examination.
Qualify for JEE Advanced (for IIT admission).
Obtain rank based on performance.
Participate in counselling process.
Secure admission based on rank and preference.

FAQs on Joint Entrance Examination Overview

Q1: What is the Joint Entrance Examination and why is it important for engineering admission in India?

JEE is national level entrance exam. Required for engineering admissions. Conducted for top technical institutes. Includes JEE Main and Advanced. Highly competitive examination.

Q2: What are the different stages of the Joint Entrance Examination for engineering aspirants?

JEE has two main stages. First stage is JEE Main exam. Second stage is JEE Advanced. Advanced required for IIT admission. Main used for many colleges.

Q3: Which courses can students pursue through the Joint Entrance Examination score and ranking?

Students can pursue BTech courses. BE engineering programmes available. Architecture courses also included. Planning courses offered through JEE. Admission based on rank.

Q4: How is admission provided to engineering colleges after qualifying the Joint Entrance Examination?

Admission based on JEE rank. Participate in counselling process. Choose college and branch preference. Seat allotted based on merit. Complete admission formalities.

Q5: Is the Joint Entrance Examination conducted online or offline for candidates every year?

Exam conducted in online mode. Computer based test format used. Held across multiple exam centres. Objective type questions asked. Follow official exam guidelines.

Q6: Why is the Joint Entrance Examination considered one of the toughest exams for engineering students?

Competition level is extremely high. Questions are concept based. Requires strong fundamentals. Limited seats in top institutes. High preparation required.