IIT JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Syllabus for JEE
Contact Info
Admission Form
Examination Centres
Important Dates
FAQ's
Students Abroad

What is the role of the Screening Test?

Screening Test is only to identify candidates for the Main Examination. Therefore, only those who qualify in the Screening Test can appear in the Main Examination.

What is the format of the Screening Test?

The Screening Test is of three hours duration and will contain only objective questions in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The weightage for each subject is equal.

What is the role of the Main Examination?

Admissions to the various undergraduate programs at different Institutes would be based on performance in the Main
Examination only.

What is the format of the Main Examination? 

The Main Examination will contain three separate papers in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics of two hours duration
each.

How do I get the application form?

Click here for Availability of Application Forms.

Where do I send the completed application form? 

Identify the controlling Institute for the first choice of the city where you wish to appear for the SCREENING TEST. Send the completed application form to that Institute irrespective of the Institute from where you obtained the application form. For example, if your first choice for Screening Test is at Hyderabad, you should send your application to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, even if the form was obtained from IIT Delhi. To find the addresses of the IITs, click here. ALL QUERIES REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE CHAIRMAN JEE OF THE INSTITUTE WHERE YOU SENT THE APPLICATION FORM.

How do I choose Examination Centres?

You can choose any city as the first and the second choice for Screening Test from the table of centres given in the Brochure. Similarly the first and the second choice for the Main Examination may be made independently of the Screening Test choices from the table. For example, one may choose Jhansi and Imphal as centres for the Screening Test and Roorkee and Bhubaneshwar as centres for the Main Examination. Needless to say, the form in this example should be sent to IIT Kanpur (Jhansi is in Kanpur zone).

How do I find if my application form has reached the JEE office?

You should fill in the Acknowledgment Card and send it to the concerned JEE office along with the application form. This would be sent back to you upon receipt of the application form. You can also contact the JEE office to enquire about the status of your application form in case the acknowledgment card is lost in mail.

What is the last date for receipt of application forms at the IITs? 

The last date for receipt of completed application at any of the IITs is September 14, 1999. Any application received after this date will not be accepted. The Institutes will not accept responsibility for delay, irregularity or loss in postal transit. 

Is there any reservation of seats for admissions through JEE? 
Certain percentage of seats is reserved for candidates belonging to certain categories.


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