JEE Main 2025 New Changes Introduced This Year - Check Latest Updates

JEE Main 2025 New Changes Introduced This Year - Check Latest Updates

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Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 31 Jan 2025, 10:43 AM IST
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JEE Main 2025- Changes Introduced This Year- NTA has introduced various new changes in the JEE Main exam in 2025. Candidates should be aware of the JEE Main 2025 changes introduced this year, as this will help them prepare better for the exam. JEE Main 2025 introduces changes in exam patterns and eligibility criteria. A few other JEE Main exam changes have been observed this year. The exam pattern and tie-breaking criteria of JEE Main have been reverted to the pre-pandemic pattern. The authority has made several other changes to the JEE Main exam. This includes revision of the syllabus and JEE exam centres. Candidates can find the complete list of the JEE Main 2025 exam changes below.

This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main Revised Exam Pattern 2025
  2. JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Revised
  3. JEE Main 2025 Syllabus Reduced
  4. JEE Main Tie Breaking Criteria Revised
  5. JEE Main 2025 Exam Centres Reduced
  6. JEE Main 2025 Official Website URL changed
  7. Biggest Changes in JEE Main 2025 - Video Guide
JEE Main 2025 New Changes Introduced This Year - Check Latest Updates
JEE Main 2025 Changes Introduced This Year

JEE Main Revised Exam Pattern 2025

JEE Main 2025 exam pattern has been revised by NTA to the pre-pandemic format. According to the JEE Main 2025 exam changes, the authority has removed the optional questions in Section B of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Main. The authority has also introduced a negative marking of -1 for the JEE Main section B questions.

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Revised

NTA has not revised the JEE Main 2025 eligibility criteria in terms of age limit. The is no difference in the age criteria as per the JEE Main 2025 exam changes. There is no age limit to attempt the JEE Main 2025 exam. The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the exam is that the candidate must have completed their class XII / equivalent examination in 2023 and 2024 or appearing in 2025 irrespective of their age.

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JEE Main 2025 Syllabus Reduced

The syllabus for JEE Main 2025 has been revised. The authority has reduced the syllabus of the Physics section in the JEE Main 2025 syllabus. Topics like Scalars & vectors, Vectors, Addition & Subtraction, Scalar & Vector products, Unit vectors, and Resolution of vectors have been deleted as per the JEE Main 2025 exam changes.

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JEE Main Tie Breaking Criteria Revised

The authority has reverted to the JEE Main tie-breaking policy that was being followed pre-pandemic. Candidates can find the complete details about the revised JEE Main 2025 tie-breaking guidelines on the official website.

JEE Main 2025 paper 1 tie-breaking guidelines

  • NTA score in Mathematics,

  • NTA score in Physics,

  • NTA score in Chemistry,

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry

  • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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JEE Main 2025 paper 2A tie-breaking guidelines

  • NTA score in Mathematics,

  • NTA score in Aptitude Test,

  • NTA score in Drawing Test,

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part I)

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in the Aptitude Test (Part II)

  • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank

JEE Main 2025 paper 2B tie-breaking guidelines

  • NTA score in Mathematics,

  • NTA score in Aptitude Test,

  • NTA score in Planning Based Questions,

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part- I)

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part- II)

  • less proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Planning Based Questions (Part III)

  • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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JEE Main 2025 Exam Centres Reduced

The total number of JEE Main 2025 exam centres has been reduced to 284. Candidates can find the details of assigned exam centre on their JEE Main 2025 admit card.

JEE Main 2025 Official Website URL changed

JEE Main 2025 changes introduced this year also include those pertaining to the official website link. NTA has replaced the JEE Main 2025 URL from jeemain.nta.ac.in to jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Biggest Changes in JEE Main 2025 - Video Guide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the JEE Main 2025 exam dates?
A:

JEE Mains exam date 2025 for session 1 was January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2025. While Session 2 exam will be held on April 1 to 8, 2025.

Q: Are there changes in the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern?
A:

Yes, NTA has removed the optional questions from section B of the JEE Main 2025 exam.

Q: What are the changes in the JEE Main 2025 exam?
A:

NTA has made a number of changes in 2025 for the JEE Main exam. The comprehensive list of details can be found in the above article.

Q: Is there negative marking for section B of JEE Main?
A:

Yes, the authority has introduced negative marking in the section B, numerical questions of JEE Main 2025 exam. 

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Hello,
Since the NTA conducts exams in Tamil, these official papers will have a Tamil language option. Kindly check the following link to get the question papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers
I hope this helps you.

Hello there,

Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially when it comes to JEE mains. It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the link of previous year question papers on chemistry in PDF format. Hope it helps!

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chemistry-questions-in-last-year-exam-premium

thank you!

Hello,

Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.

JEE Main
You are eligible if:

  • You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.

  • Mathematics was passed as a full subject from NIOS.

  • NIOS is a recognized board.

  • Having two marksheets is allowed.

You are not eligible if:

  • Mathematics was taken only as an improvement or additional without passing it as a full subject.

MHT-CET
You are eligible if:

  • You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.

  • Mathematics from NIOS is shown as a passed subject.

  • NIOS is recognized for Maharashtra admissions.

  • Mathematics was passed before the admission year.

You are not eligible if:

  • Mathematics is not shown as a passed subject.

Important

  • Mathematics must be a separate and passed subject.

  • Keep both marksheets during counselling.

Always check the current year information brochure before applying.

Hope it helps !

The marks needed for a 99+ percentile in the JEE Main January attempt depend on the difficulty of the paper and the total number of candidates. Generally, you need roughly *180–200* marks out of 300 to hit the 99+ percentile. The exact cutoff varies each session, so checking the official NTA percentile score calculator or previous year cutoffs gives a more precise idea.


Hello aspirant

JEE Main accepts NIOS, so you can appear if you meet the basic eligibility.

BITS does not accept marks from two different boards, so this option won’t work for BITS.

VIT and SRM generally accept NIOS, but having two separate mark sheets can be an issue. You should check their official eligibility rules before applying.

Thankyou I hope this help