How is JEE exam conducted? Online or Offline

How is JEE exam conducted? Online or Offline

Team Careers360Updated on 07 Dec 2024, 10:20 AM IST

How is JEE exam conducted? Online or Offline- NTA conducts the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) twice every year. The exam is conducted by the authority in online mode, as a computer-based test. National Testing Agency holds the JEE Main in two sessions, one in January and the second in April. Candidates willing to how JEE exam is conducted can check the details here. JEE Mains exam is conducted for admissions to the undergraduate engineering courses in top engineering institutes in India like the National Institutes of Technology, IIITs and the Govt funded Technical Institutes. Also, it is the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced. The authority will conduct the January session of the JEE Main 2025 exam from January 22 to 31, 2025 , whereas the April session will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025.

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While NTA is yet to issue the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin which would mention the JEE Main 2026 application fee, candidates can check last year's:


Paper / Combination

Candidate Category

Centres in India

Centres Outside India

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch, Paper 2B: B. Planning

General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) Male

Rs 1000 / Rs 900

5000 / 4500

General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) Female

Rs 800

Rs 4,000

SC/ST/PwD/PwBD / Third Gender

Rs 500

Rs 2,500–Rs 3,000

Paper 1 + 2A: B.E./B. Tech & B. Arch

General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) Male

Rs 2,000

Rs 10,000

General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) Female

Rs 2000

Rs 10,000

SC/ST/PwD/PwBD / Third Gender

Rs 1,000

Rs 5,000

SC/ST/PwD/PwBD Female

Rs 1,600

Rs 8,000

Paper 1 + 2B: B.E./B. Tech & B. Planning


Paper 1 + 2A + 2B OR Paper 2A + 2B

SC/ST/PwD/PwBD / Third Gender

Rs 1,000

Rs 5,000

All Candidates

Rs 1,000

Rs 5,000


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How is JEE exam conducted? Online or Offline
JEE Main online test

While all papers of the JEE Main exam will be conducted online, the Drawing Test in the Paper 2 will be offline and candidates will be required to draw in the exam. In the last many years, many examination authorities have changed the mode of exam from offline to online. JEE Main is one such exam that was shifted to online mode. As per the JEE Main aspirants, shifting the exam from offline to online mode was a good initiative taken by the authorities. Online exams have many advantages such as it is easy to rectify errors, saves time and more. Read the complete article to know how the JEE online exam is conducted.

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What is online examination?

Computer Based Test (CBT) or online exam is a test which is conducted over the internet. JEE Main examination is held in online mode. To attempt the exam, students are allotted with systems on which they are required to answer questions.

How is the JEE Exam Conducted?

JEE Main is conducted over the internet. Before starting with the examination, candidates are provided with a list of instructions that need to be read carefully. It contains all the details related to the online exam such as how to attempt the paper, a description of the tabs that will be displayed on the screen while attempting the exam, navigation to the questions, how to answer the questions, and how to navigate through sections.

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Also, before proceeding towards the exam, candidates are also required to accept the disclaimer stating, “ I have read and understood the instructions. I declare I am not in possession of/not wearing/not carrying any prohibited items such as mobile phones, Bluetooth etc. I agree that in case of not adhering to the instructions, I shall be liable to be debarred from this Test and/or to disciplinary actions, which may include ban from future trends/examinations”.

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Answer status for questions in JEE Main Online Exam

Button Colour

Details

Red

You have not answered the question

Gray

You have not visited the question yet

Green

You have answered the question

Purple with a green circle

You have answered the question but marked it for review.

Purple

You have not answered the question, but have marked it for review


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JEE Main Online Exam - Important Instructions

  • Candidates can select the question directly by clicking on the question number present in the question paper palette available at the right top corner of the screen.

  • Once the candidate has answered the question, he or she has to click on the ‘Save and Next’ button.

  • Other options will also be available such as Mark for Review and Next option. An option will save the answer to the question, mark it as review and move to the next question.

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  • The whole question Paper can also be seen by using the ‘Question Paper’ button on the web page.
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Is an online-based exam better than an offline exam?

If a computer-based exam is better than pen and paper-based examination or not can only be answered correctly by the JEE Main aspirants. Careers360 have interviewed many JEE Main toppers; most feel that online exams are much better than offline ones.

According to S. Venkat Koundinya (JEE Main 2023 topper), changing the mode of examination from offline to online is a nice initiative. The computer-based mode is much easier and much better than offline paper mode. Candidates can save a lot of time by not filling the OMR sheet.

What are the benefits of JEE Main as an online exam?

  • It saves time
    While attempting offline or pen and paper-based exams, students are required to fill out the OMR sheet which is time-consuming, while in online-based exams, candidates just have to select the right option and proceed towards the next question.

  • Errors can be rectified
    Yes!! Candidates appearing in the exam in online mode can change their marked answer anytime while attempting the paper, whereas in the offline paper, answers once marked cannot be changed.

  • Chances of missing out on any question are less
    There is a panel on the computer screen displaying all the questions in different colors indicating the questions answered, left un-answered, or marked for review. Therefore, the chances of missing out on any question are less.

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Hello

Here is the short guidance for you to score well and prepare for JEE

  • Stick to a smart routine – Prioritize high-weightage topics and revise daily with a focused timetable.

  • Solve PYQs & mock tests – Practice like it’s the real thing; analyze mistakes without panic.

  • Quality over quantity – Understand concepts deeply rather than rushing through chapters.

  • Stay healthy & rested – Your brain needs sleep, water, and breaks to perform at its best.

  • Trust your journey – Stay calm, believe in your preparation, and avoid comparing with others.

Hello

Since you’re reappearing for your Class 12 boards in 2026, that will be counted as your official passing year. So, you will be eligible to write JEE Advanced in 2026 and 2027. Although you submitted the boards in 2025, that attempt won’t be considered due to the compartment. JEE Advanced rules allow 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years after passing 12th. So you still have both chances left, which is great! Just make sure you meet the other eligibility conditions too. Keep your focus strong, you’ve got this!

Hello aspirant,

Like all competitive exams, JEE MAINS requires careful preparation and strategy to pass.  The JEE Main exam is extremely competitive, so it's critical to carefully plan and strategy.  Students can increase their speed, accuracy, and confidence by adhering to a systematic study schedule and practicing frequently.

To know complete preparation tips, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-preparation-tips

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Hello aspirant,

Start with NCERT in every subject for JEE Main.  For physics, use H.C. Verma and D.C. Pandey; for chemistry, use R.C. Mukherjee and O.P. Tandon; and for mathematics, use R.D. Sharma or Cengage.  J.D. Lee assists with inorganic chemistry, while Morrison & Boyd assists with organic chemistry.  Practice chapter-by-chapter Arihant or MTG past year's papers.  For efficient preparation, concentrate on clear concepts, frequent revision, and passing practice exams.

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Hello,

Generally an income certificate isn't required for the JEE Main registration, but if you want to claim the EWS quota, then you need this. You must provide the certificate, issued by a government authority, as proof of your family's income being below the specified limit for the reservation category you wish to apply under.

I hope it will clear your query!!