JEE Main 2019 - Exam Date, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

As per JEE Main 2019 latest news, NTA has made changes in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019 dates. The JEE Main Jan 2019 will be held from January 06 to 20, 2019, only. However, the date for the April exam has been confirmed as April 06 to 20, 2019. Other than this, the National Testing Agency has also announced dates for JEE Main 2019 application form, admit card, and result.

 JEE Main Application Forms will be available from September 01, 2018. JEE Main, from now onwards will be biannual (twice a year) and both the papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) will be in online mode. Read all about JEE Main 2019 latest updates, NTA, attempt limits, application process, syllabus, exam pattern etc on this page below.

After NTA has announced the final schedule of JEE Main 2019, it is now clear the JEE Main from 2019 onwards will be held in online mode only and twice a year. The syllabus, exam pattern, languages of the question papers and the exam fee will not change. JEE Main still remain compulsory for candidates who wish to appear in the JEE Advanced examination for admission in IITs. Admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs id based on the All India Rank (AIR) of JEE Main.

JEE Main 2019 Exam Date

NTA has recently announced new JEE Main 2019 schedule. The previous schedule was the tentative one. However, the final schedule does not have many new changes. The new dates which were not available previously are now available and the exam dates of JEE Main 2 (April) exam has been modified a bit. Check the table below to know the changes and new dates of JEE Main 2019.

Aspiring candidates can appear in both the exams or in any one of them. There will be 8 sittings and candidates will be able to choose when (date) they wish to appear for the exam as per their choice.

What is changing in JEE Main 2019?

1. JEE Main 2019 will be in online mode only.
2. The exam will be held twice. First in January 2019 and then in April 2019.
3. Both in January 2019 and April 2019, the exam will be in 8 sittings. Candidates will be able to select any one date for giving the exam.
4. Candidates can appear in both the exams or in any one of the two exams.
5. If you appear in both the exam, your best score will be used for ranking.

What remains unchanged in JEE Main 2019?

1. The exam pattern is not changed.
2. Most importantly, the syllabus remained the same.
3. The language of the question paper remained the same.
4. Also, the examination fee is the same.

JEE Main 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. The eligibility conditions for appearing in JEE Main 2019, for admission to NITS, IIITs, and other institutions, shall be different. There are few criteria on the basis of the which the eligibility of the candidate is determined. These are as follows:

• Date of Birth
• Appearance in Qualifying Examination
• Number of subjects in the Qualifying Examination
• Number of Attempts

Age Limit – The date of birth of the candidate should be on or after October 01, 1994. However, 05 years relaxation is given to the SC/ST/ PWD candidates.

Educational Qualification – The candidate must be appearing/appeared Class 12th or its equivalent examination from any recognised board. Also, the applicant should have studied at least five subjects in class 12th/qualifying examination in order to be eligible for JEE Main 2019.

Number of Attempts – The candidate can appear for JEE Main a total of 03 times consecutively.

JEE Main Application Form 2019

The application form for JEE Main 2019 will be available online only at nta.ac.in. The aspirants need to complete the application process for JEE Main in online mode only.

• Before filling the application form candidates need to register first.
• For this candidates need to enter their basic personal information.
• It is mandatory to provide Aadhaar Details.
• After the registration is done, the candidate can proceed to fill in details.
• Upload scanned images of photograph, signature.
• Next, pay the application fee.

Mode of payment: Online only, via Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/ E-Challan.

Application Fee: It is expected that the application fee for JEE Main 2019 shall be as follows:

JEE Main 2019 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) remains the same, it shall be as given below.

• Mode of Examination: NTA will conduct JEE Main in online mode only (Computer Based Test).
• Duration of the exam: 03 hours.
• Type of Questions: Objective Type / MCQ questions.
• The medium of Question Papers: The candidates will be given a choice in the medium of the question papers. The medium of examination in all test centres will be in English and Hindi Medium. However, for Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the questions will be available in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Distribution Of Questions

For Paper 1: For BE/B.Tech

For Paper 2: For B.Arch/B.Plan

Marking Scheme (Same for paper 1 and 2):

• For every correct answer, 04 marks will be given.
• Also, there shall be a negative marking of 01 marks for every incorrect answer.
• No marks will be deducted or awarded in case if the question is left unanswered.

JEE Main 2019 Syllabus

The syllabus for JEE Main 2018 shall be as follows:

Mathematics

• Sets, Relations, and Functions
• Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
• Matrices and Determinants
• Permutations and Combinations
• Mathematical Inductions
• Sequences and Series
• Binomial Theorem and its simple applications
• Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability
• Integral Calculus
• Differential Equation
• Co-ordination Geometry
• Three dimension Geometry
• Vector Algebra
• Statistics and Probability
• Trigonometry
• Mathematical Reasoning

Physics 

• Physics and Measurement
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy and Power
• Rotational Motion
• Gravitation
• Properties of Solids and Liquids
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Oscillations and Waves
• Current Electricity
• Electrostatics
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Communication Systems

Chemistry (Physical)

•  Some basic concepts in Chemistry
• States of Matter
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Solutions
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Chemistry (Inorganic)

• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• General Principles and processes of isolation of metals
• Hydrogen
• s-block elements
• p-block elements
• d and f- block elements
• Coordination Compounds
• Environmental Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons

Chemistry (Organic)

• Purification and characterization of Organic compound
• Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic compounds containing Halogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
• Polymers
• Biomolecules
• Chemistry in Everyday Life
• Principles related to practical chemistry