JEE Main 2023 Exam Important Dates

JEE Main 2023 is a computer-based online test conducted by the NTA to pursue undergraduate courses in top engineering institutes in India. JEE Main is the first phase of the IIT Joint Entrance Exam. This year, JEE Main was conducted 2 sessions, in January and April 2023. 

JEE Main 2023 January Session Exam Schedule

Registrations for JEE Main began on 15th December 2022 and the last date to fill online JEE Main 2023 application form was 12th January 2023.  The exams were conducted in January and February. 

JEE Main 2023 April Session Exam Schedule

The JEE Main April session ended on 15th April 2023. The JEE Main Session 2 results have been made live by the NTA.   

Table of Contents

• JEE Main 2023 Important Dates
• JEE Main 2023- Reservation Criteria
• JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern
• JEE Main 2023- Paper 1 Exam Pattern  
• JEE Main 2023- Paper II & III Exam Pattern  
• JEE Main 2023 Eligibility Criteria
• JEE Main Academic Qualifications
• JEE Main 2023 Nationality Criteria
• JEE Main 2023 Age Criteria
• JEE Main 2023 Application Form
• JEE Main 2023: Step-By-Step Process to Fill JEE Main 2022 Online Application Form
• JEE Main 2023- List of Documents Required for Application Form
• JEE Main 2023 Application Fee
• JEE Main 2023- Application Fee Mode of Payment
• JEE Main 2023 Application Form Correction
• JEE Main 2023 Admit Card
• JEE Main 2023 Answer Key & Solutions
• JEE Main 2023- Best Reference Books
• Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Physics Preparation
• Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Preparation
• Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Maths Preparation
• JEE Main 2023 Mock Tests
• JEE Main Result 2023
• How to Download JEE Main 2023 Results
• JEE Main 2023 FAQs

JEE Main 2023 Session 2: Date-wise Question Papers and Solutions

Provided below are the PDF answer-solutions for the JEE Main session 2 exams conducted in April 2023:

JEE Main 2023 Important Dates

One of the first things to do as a JEE 2023 aspirant is to keep a close watch on the important dates related to JEE Main 2023. Here’s a list of the most important JEE Main 2023 dates as per the schedule released by the NTA. 

JEE Main 2023- Reservation Criteria

• OBCs - 27%
• SC - 15%
• ST - 7.5%
• According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, 5% of all seats in all colleges are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Telangana provides three different state quotas including Home State Quota, Andhra Pradesh State Quota, and Other State Quota
• In all the institutes taking part in the seat allocation process through JEE Main 2023, 5% of total seats are reserved for female candidates.
• 50% of seats in NITs are under Home State Quota and the other 50% fall under the Other State Quota.
• If any Home State Quota seats are left vacant, they are converted to All India Seats for the same category.
• Click on JEE Main 2023 Cut off to know more about category-wise qualifying marks

JEE Main 2023 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main exam pattern has remained consistent with a few updates here and there over the years. The JEE Main 2023 exam pattern was released by the NTA on the official website. Candidates can refer to the exam pattern as provided below:  

JEE Main 2023- Paper 1 Exam Pattern  

JEE Main 2023- Paper II & III Exam Pattern  

JEE Main 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The first thing you need to do as a JEE 2023 aspirant is to make sure that you fulfill all the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023. In this, you need to take care of aspects such as academic qualifications, nationality, and age. There are also many relaxations available for certain categories, so you do check if you fall under those categories as well. Here is an overview of the main eligibility criteria for appearing in JEE Main 2023:

JEE Main Academic Qualifications

• You should have cleared or appeared in a 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2020 or 2021. If you are appearing for your class 12 exams in 2023, you can apply for JEE Main 2023.
• Your 10+2 subjects will depend on the papers you are opting for.
• You need to get a qualifying aggregate in your qualifying exam. The qualifying aggregate for different categories is given below:
   

JEE Main Nationality Criteria

• The candidate should be a citizen of India.

JEE Main Age Criteria

• There is no limit on the upper age for appearing in JEE Main 2023.

JEE Main Application Form

The candidates can visit NTA’s official website - nta.ac.in or jeemain.nta.nic.in - to check and fill the JEE Main application form. The candidates need to fill and submit the application form online. There is no provision for offline submission of the JEE Main application form. NTA will not accept any forms that are not submitted online. You will be able to see an ‘Apply Online’ link on the official website which will lead you to the application form. Fill it and submit the fee. 

JEE Main: Step-By-Step Process to Fill JEE Main Online Application Form

Here are the steps you need to follow to fill out the JEE Main application form:

1. Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in - for applying for the JEE Main.
2. Click on ‘Apply Online’.
3. An application form page will open up.
4. Fill up this application form.
5. When prompted, select New Registration. You may be asked some basic details such as your name, phone number, email address, date of birth, category, nationality, academic details, and your exam centre preference.
6. Once registered, you will be asked to upload a scanned copy of your documents in a specific format and size. Make sure you stick to the document specifications to avoid rejection of your application.
7. Pay the application fee through online or offline mode.
8. Check all the information you have entered in the application form. You may not be able to change some of these details later.
9. Submit your application form.
10. Once submitted, you will see a confirmation page. Take a print of this page for reference purposes.
11. Upon the completion of this process, you will receive a provisional registration number on your registered mobile number and email address.

JEE Main- List of Documents Required for Application Form

Here’s a list of documents you will need to upload when filling out the JEE Main application form:

• Age Proof: Birth certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet with 75% or above aggregate marks
• Identity proof
• Citizenship certificate
• Passport size photograph
• Candidate’s signature

There is a very specific format you need to follow while uploading these documents. Make sure you follow the instructions so that your application is not rejected.

JEE Main- Application Fee Mode of Payment

You can pay the fee for the JEE Main application form either through offline mode or online mode. 

JEE Main Application Form Correction

It is important to note that once you have submitted your JEE Main application form, you cannot edit some details. This is why candidates are advised to go through the details they enter in the application form very carefully.

JEE Main Admit Card

JEE Main admit cards are released by the authorities. Candidates can visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in to download the hall tickets. Candidates are first issued a provisional JEE Main admit card. It will only be considered valid if all the eligibility criteria are met.  Some of the important details that will be mentioned on the admit card are:

• Candidate’s name
• Father’s name
• Roll number
• Category
• Date of examination
• Exam Centre venue
• Reporting time
• Exam Duration
• Photograph

As soon as you download JEE Main admit cards, you should make sure that all these details are correct. In case of any discrepancy, you should contact JEE Main’s helpline immediately.

On the day of the exam, you need to present your JEE Main admit card to the exam coordinators and invigilators, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the exam. You should keep the admit card safe even after the exam, as you will need to carry it to the counselling rounds as well. Experts suggest that you should keep your admit card safe until you finally get admission to an institute.

Here are a few points to note regarding JEE Main admit cards:

• You can download admit cards online mode only.
• NTA does not issue duplicate admit cards at the exam centre.
• Pay attention to the guidelines to affix a postcard size photograph on the admit card.
• In case of any discrepancy, you can contact the official authorities at NTA.

As there are multiple security checks involved on the day of the exam, be sure to reach the venue well ahead of the entry time. Also, note that only candidates with valid admit cards are allowed to enter the examination centre.

JEE Main 2023- Recommended Reference Books

The NCERT books are the best source of preparation for JEE Main 2023 Syllabus. Most of the questions asked in JEE Main are from NCERT books. Use other books for reference to understand concepts and to practice more. Here are some books that experts recommend you should follow to crack JEE Main 2023:

Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Physics Preparation

• NCERT Books - Class 11 and 12
• H.C. Verma – Concepts of Physics Vol I and II
• I.E. Irodov – Problems in General Physics
• Halliday, Resnick, and Walker – Fundamentals of Physics

Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Chemistry Preparation

• NCERT Books – Class 11 and Class 12
• Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry - J.D. Lee
• Inorganic Chemistry - Morrison and Boyd

Best Reference Books for JEE Main 2023 Maths Preparation

• NCERT Books - Class 11 and 12
• S. L. Loney – Trigonometry
• S. L. Loney – Coordinate Geometry
• Hall and Knight – Higher Algebra
• I.A. Maron – Problems in Calculus of One Variable

JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper Analysis with Solutions: Subject-wise List

Provided below is the analysis of the previous year for students to get an idea of the upcoming JEE Main exam 2023:

JEE Main 2023 FAQs

1. What is the full form of JEE Main?
Ans. JEE Main full form is the Joint Entrance Examination (Main). It's an engineering entrance exam conducted for admission in BE/BTech/BArch/BPlan courses offered by various public and private engineering colleges across India.

2. What is the purpose of JEE Main?
Ans. The purpose of the introduction of JEE Main was to replace AIEEE. JEE Main serves as a singular engineering entrance exam to get admission into any engineering or architecture college in India.

3. What is the updated date of JEE Main 2023 exam?
Ans. JEE Main 2023 date was released by the NTA. The entire schedule is provided above on the page.    

4. How do I find my JEE Main 2023 exam city details?
Ans. NTA released the JEE (Main) 2023 Exam City Intimation Slip on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can log in to the NTA website and download the intimation slip to find out details of their exam city and centre. 

5. Which colleges accept JEE Main scores?
Ans. Engineering colleges that accept JEE Main scores for the purpose of admission are NITs, IIITs, GFTIs as well as some state engineering colleges and private colleges.

6. What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
Ans. You need to qualify for JEE Main to get admission into any engineering or architecture college in India. JEE Advanced is required to get admission into an IIT.