JEE Advanced 2025: Key Updates and Details for Aspirants
The JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted by IIT Kanpur, and it will follow a similar pattern to the previous year. Here's a quick breakdown of important updates and details for candidates preparing for the exam.
Exam Overview
JEE Advanced 2025 is set to be held in May 2025, with registration opening in April 2025. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2025, which is the first stage of IIT admissions, can sit for JEE Advanced. The top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main will be eligible for JEE Advanced, while foreign nationals can register directly without appearing for JEE Main.
Key Changes for 2025:
- Attempts: Candidates can attempt JEE Advanced up to three times in consecutive years (an increase from the previous limit of two).
- Conducting IIT: IIT Kanpur will be responsible for conducting JEE Advanced 2025.
Exam Structure and Scoring:
- Total Marks: The exam will consist of two papers, each carrying 180 marks, for a total of 360 marks.
- Subjects Covered: Both papers will include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Mode of Exam: JEE Advanced will be conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
Eligibility Criteria:
For Indian nationals, the basic eligibility includes:
- JEE Main Rank: Only those who rank within the top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main are eligible.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000.
- Class 12: Candidates must have appeared for their Class 12 exam in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Foreign nationals have a slightly different set of requirements but are exempt from the JEE Main exam.
JEE Advanced 2025: Application and Registration
- Registration Date: The registration for JEE Advanced 2025 will open in April 2025.
- Application Process: Candidates need to register on the official JEE Advanced website (jeeadv.ac.in), fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the exam fee.
- Application Fees: Fees vary by category, so candidates should check the official site for details once the registration portal is live.
Minimum Cutoff in JEE Main 2025 for JEE Advanced:
Here’s an overview of the cutoff percentiles based on previous data for reference:
- General Category: Minimum percentile is 93.236%.
- SC/ST/EWS/OBC/PwD categories have their own specific qualifying percentiles, which will be announced along with the JEE Main result.
JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)
For candidates aspiring to join the B.Arch program at IITs, the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) is mandatory. This test will be held in June 2025 after the JEE Advanced exam. Candidates must have qualified JEE Advanced to be eligible for AAT.
Admission Process: JoSAA 2025
The admission to IITs through JEE Advanced will be managed via JoSAA 2025 counseling. Once the JEE Advanced results are out, candidates can participate in JoSAA for seat allocation across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Preparation Tips:
To effectively prepare for JEE Advanced, candidates should:
- Review the syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the updated syllabus and practice with previous year’s papers.
- Time Management: With both papers being 3 hours each, managing time during the exam will be crucial.
- Mock Tests: Regularly take mock tests to understand the pattern and improve speed.
Stay updated with the official JEE Advanced 2025 website for the latest announcements and exam details.
Good luck to all aspirants!
