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    JEE Main 2028 – Complete Exam Guide, Study Material & Sample Papers PDF

    JEE Main 2028 – Complete Exam Guide, Study Material & Sample Papers PDF

    Team Careers360Updated on 25 Nov 2025, 12:37 PM IST

    The JEE Main 2028 official notification will be released in October 2027. The National Testing Agency will release the application forms in November 2027 on the official website. To be eligible, candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. Applicants are required to fill out the application form before the deadline. The authority will conduct the JEE Main in two sessions. The JEE Main 2028 first session will be held in January 2028, and the second session will be held in April 2028.

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    1. JEE Main 2028 Highlights
    2. JEE Main 2028 Exam Date
    3. JEE Main 2028 Eligibility Criteria
    4. JEE Main 2028 Exam Pattern
    5. JEE Main 2028 Syllabus
    6. JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers
    7. JEE Main 2028 Mock Tests
    8. JEE Main 2026 Cut-Offs
    9. JEE Main 2028 Preparation Tips
    JEE Main 2028 – Complete Exam Guide, Study Material & Sample Papers PDF
    JEE Main 2028

    JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam conducted twice a year for admission into courses like B.Tech, BArch and B.Plan. The JEE Main 2028 helps students to get admission into top colleges of India like top IITs and NITs. In this article, Careers360 will further discuss JEE Main 2028 dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and preparation tips.

    JEE Main 2028 Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Full Exam Name

    JEE Main

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    Exam Frequency

    Twice a year (January & April sessions)

    Duration

    3 hours

    Official Website

    jeemain.nta.nic.in

    JEE Main 2028 Exam Date

    The JEE Main 2028 dates will be released on the official website. Below is table consisting of both session dates, based on previous years:

    JEE Main Exam Date 2028 Session 1

    Event

    Dates

    JEE Mains Application Start Date

    November 2027

    JEE Mains Application End Date

    December 2027

    Release of Admit Card

    January 2028

    JEE Main Session 1 Date

    January 2028

    JEE Main Result Date

    February 2028

    JEE Main Exam Date 2028 Session 2

    Event

    Dates

    JEE Mains Application Start Date

    February 2028

    JEE Mains Application End Date

    March 2028

    Release of Admit Card

    March 2028

    JEE Main Session 1 Date

    April 2028

    JEE Main Result Date

    April 2028

    JEE Main 2028 Eligibility Criteria

    The JEE Main eligibility criteria will be published in the official brochure released on the website. Candidates are advised to check the requirements before applying for the application form. Below is the detailed description of the eligibility requirements:

    • Candidates must have passed class 12 with a minimum mark of 75% from a recognised board.

    • Diploma holders can also apply.

    • There is no age limit for the JEE Main Exam.

    • Candidates must have subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one additional subject.

    • Students are allowed for a maximum of 3 consecutive attempts from the year of passing 10+2.

    • There is also a relaxation of 5% in marks for SC/ST students.

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    JEE Main 2028 Exam Pattern

    The JEE Main exam pattern includes three papers - Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Plan. The NTA will release the official exam pattern once the notifications are released for the JEE Main 2028. However, candidates can have a look on the below exam pattern:

    JEE Main 2028 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Exam Pattern

    Subject

    Section A (MCQs)

    Section B (Numerical Value Questions)

    Total Questions per Subject

    Marks per Subject

    Total Marks

    Mathematics

    20

    5

    25

    100


    Physics

    20

    5

    25

    100


    Chemistry

    20

    5

    25

    100


    Total

    60

    15

    75

    300

    300

    JEE Main 2028 Paper 2A (B.Arch) Exam Pattern

    Section

    Question Type

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Exam Mode

    Mathematics

    20 MCQs + 5 Numerical

    25

    100

    Computer-Based Test

    Aptitude Test

    Multiple Choice Questions

    50

    200

    Computer-Based Test

    Drawing Test

    Drawing Questions

    2

    100

    Pen-and-Paper (Offline)

    Total


    77

    400


    JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
    Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

    JEE Main 2028 Syllabus

    Candidates can check the JEE Main syllabus from below table:

    Subject

    Key Chapters/Topics

    Physics

    Physics & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Thermodynamics, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction & AC, Optics, Atoms & Nuclei, Dual Nature of Matter, Electronic Devices, Experimental Skills

    Chemistry

    Physical Chemistry: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Kinetics, Surface Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry: Periodicity, Hydrogen, Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry; Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Oxygen & Nitrogen Compounds, Biomolecules, Polymers, Practical Chemistry

    Mathematics

    Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Mathematical Induction, Binomial Theorem, Sequences & Series, Limit, Continuity & Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry

    JEE Main 2028 Mock Tests

    The JEE Main mock tests are sample tests available for students to practice for their JEE Main exam. The mock tests for JEE Main help candidates to understand the actual test pattern, syllabus, exam environment, time management, and difficulty level. The Careers360 offers a designated test series for JEE Main mock tests for the preparation of candidates. The National Testing Agency also has its own app, named National Test Abhyas App, to practice and download all the JEE Main mock tests. Candidates can go through the official website, nta.ac.in. for accessing the app and the mck tests and their solutions.

    JEE Main 2026 Cut-Offs

    The JEE Main cut-offs are necessary for students preparing for the JEE Main exam for 2028. Candidates can refer to the cutoffs below, based on the 2025 results. These cut-offs are required to pass for JEE Advanced and be eligible for it.

    JEE Mains Qualifying Marks 2025

    Category

    JEE Mains cut off 2025

    General

    93.1023262

    Persons with Disability

    0.0079349

    EWS

    80.3830119

    OBC-NCL

    79.4313582

    SC

    61.1526933

    JEE Main 2028 Preparation Tips

    Every candidate should prepare a thorough plan for preparation. This helps students to get an idea of the paper and prepare accordingly. Below are some of the tips to prepare for JEE Main 2028:

    • Candidates are required to first understand the JEE Main exam pattern and syllabus and then start preparing for the exam.

    • Students are advised to make targets on the basis of subject difficulty level and then prepare wisely on that basis.

    • Candidates should learn time management by solving mock tests and sample papers. This will help them to solve questions quickly in the examination hall.

    • Solve previous year questions papers to get a rough idea of the exam pattern.

    • Students are also advised to focus on NCERT books and core concepts.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the official notification for JEE Main 2028 be issued?
    A:

    The official notification for JEE Main 2028 is expected to be released in October 2027.

    Q: What is the JEE Main Exam?
    A:

    The JEE Main is an engineering national-level exam conducted to get admission into courses of B.Tech, BArch and B.Plan of top colleges in India.

    Q: How many attempts are allowed for the JEE Main exam?
    A:

    Candidates can attempt JEE Main six times over three consecutive years.

    Q: How many papers are there for JEE Main 2028?
    A:

    The JEE Main will consist of three papers- Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Plan.

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