The National Testing Agency has released the city intimation slip for the upcoming JEE Main 2024 session 2 exam for paper 1 (BE/ BTech). The admit cards will be available three days prior to the exams, which are scheduled from April 4 to April 12. The results will be declared on April 25, with the top 2.5 lakh candidates eligible to register for JEE Advanced. The exam dates for JEE Main 2024 have been revised once again, and the city slips are now available on the official website.
JEE Main 2024: Important Dates and Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released crucial information regarding the upcoming Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024 session 2 exam for paper 1 (BE/ BTech). Here's a summary of the latest updates:
City Intimation Slips
Exam Dates
Admit Cards
Results
Top 2.5 Lakh Candidates
Background
JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam conducted twice a year for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in various institutes across India. The exam is divided into two papers: Paper 1 for BE/ BTech programs and Paper 2 for BArch and BPlanning programs.
Revised Exam Dates
The exam dates for JEE Main 2024 were revised twice. Initially scheduled for January 24 to January 31, the exams were later postponed to January 27 to February 1. The current exam schedule was announced on February 8.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When will the admit cards for JEE Main 2024 session 2 be available? Answer: The admit cards will be available for download three days prior to the exams.
2. What is the eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced? Answer: The top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2024 will be eligible to register for JEE Advanced.
3. What is the exam pattern for JEE Main 2024? Answer: The exam pattern will be the same as in previous years, consisting of three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
4. What is the marking scheme for JEE Main 2024? Answer: Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark.
5. What is the significance of JEE Main? Answer: JEE Main is the gateway for admission to top engineering colleges in India, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs).
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