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The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a standardised test in India for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs.

Purpose: JEE Main is the entrance exam for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs). It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Conducting Body: The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the JEE Main exam.
Frequency: The exam is held twice a year, usually in January and April.
Mode: JEE Main is a computer-based test (CBT).
Subjects: The exam covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Structure: It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value questions.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education or be appearing for it with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
Scoring: The exam is scored on a scale of 0 to 300, with each subject carrying equal weight. There are both positive marks for correct answers and negative marks for incorrect answers.
Application: Candidates need to apply online through the official NTA JEE Main website.
Importance: The exam is highly competitive, with over a million students appearing each year. High scores are essential for securing admission to prestigious engineering colleges.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is an entrance test for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Purpose: JEE Advanced is used for admission to the IITs and a few other top engineering institutes in India.
Eligibility: Only the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education or be appearing for it.
Conducting Body: One of the IITs conducts the exam on a rotational basis under the guidance of the Joint Admission Board (JAB).
Frequency: The exam is held once a year, typically in May.
Mode: JEE Advanced is a computer-based test (CBT).
Subjects: The exam covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Structure: JEE Advanced consists of two papers, each of three hours duration. Both papers are compulsory and have multiple types of questions, including multiple-choice, numerical value, and match-the-following.
Difficulty: The exam is known for its high difficulty level and rigorous assessment of a candidate’s understanding and application of concepts.
Scoring: The scoring system includes both positive marks for correct answers and negative marks for incorrect answers, with some sections having partial marking.
Application: Candidates need to apply online through the official JEE Advanced website.
Importance: JEE Advanced is crucial for securing admission to the prestigious IITs, making it one of the most competitive exams in India.

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