JEE (Main) 2017 results were declared on 27th April, 2017. The registration for the prestigious JEE (Advanced) exam is over too. Now, the engineering aspirants are preparing for their final battle for the coveted IIT seat as the JEE Advance has been scheduled for 21st May, 2017. In this article, you will find all the details you need to appear for the India’s most coveted engineering entrance exam this year.
Eligibility Criteria
Only the candidates in the Top 2,20,000 of the JEE Main exams were allowed to register for the JEE Advance exam. The merit list includes reserved-category aspirants who are distributed as follows:
Only the candidates born on or after October 1, 1992 and those who sat for their 10+2 or intermediate exams in 2016 or 2017 can sit for the JEE Advance exam. It means that none of your competitors will be more than 25 years old.
There is a five-year relaxation in the age limit for SC, ST and PwD candidates though.
Remember, you can attempt the JEE (Advanced) exam just twice - and that too in two consecutive years. If you are appearing for the JEE exam this year, you may have another chance next year but if you this is your second chance, this is your last chance to make it to the IITs.
Examination Schedule
JEE Advance exam is conducted by the seven zonal IITs under the ambit of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) 2017. It has two papers and both of them are compulsory.
On 21st May, 2017 which is a Sunday:
*Paper 1 will be conducted in the morning session - from 9 am to
12 noon.
*Paper 2 will be conducted in the afternoon session - from 2 pm to 5 pm.
According to the JAB announcement, the JEE Advance examination date will not be changed even if it is declared a public holiday.
Candidates using scribe will be allowed one hour extra for each exam. It means that they can do Paper 1 till 1 pm and Paper 2 till 6 pm. Candidates who are visually impaired, dyslexic, have lost their hands or fingers, or have disability in arms can request for the services of a scribe. They cannot bring their own scribe though.
Students can download the admit card from 10th May (from 10 am onwards) to 21st May, 2017 (till 9 am).
After the exam, students will be able to see the scanned copy of their ORS sheets from 31st May (from 10 am onwards). Answer keys will be published online on 4th June (at 10 am).
JEE Advance 2017 results will be declared on 11th June, 2017 (at 10 am).
JEE Advanced Exam Format
JEE Advance has two papers. Both papers have three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics – and are three hours long. It is compulsory for the students to take both the papers.
Types of Questions: JEE Advance question papers have objective-type questions. These include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions, which are meant to test comprehension, reasoning, and analytical abilities of the students.
Negative Marking: Negative marks are awarded for incorrect answers to discourage students to do guess work in the exam.
Language of the Paper: This year, the question paper will only be available in English or Hindi. You will be given the question paper in the language you chose at the time of registration for the exam.
IIT Madras, which is conducting JEE Advance 2017, has not released its examination pattern. So, you’ll have to read the instructions very carefully before you start solving the question papers. However, you may check out the last year’s JEE Advance examination pattern to have some idea of what you might expect on the day of the exam:
Last year, 18 questions were asked from each of the three subjects. Total marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 cumulatively was 372 marks.
Do note that there was no negative marking in the single-digit integer type questions in Paper 1 and comprehension or matching-list type of questions in Paper 2. It means that you may take a little liberty here and guess your answers.
Section 1 is generally Physics, Section 2 is Chemistry, and Section 3 is Mathematics in both the papers. Last year, many students could not complete the Math section because not enough time was left for it. So, be sure that you do better time management this year to be able to solve your JEE Advance question paper in time.
Many students who appeared for the JEE Advance 2016 reported that the Physics section was conceptual and tough in both the papers and it was not easy to solve all its questions in one hour.
In Paper 1, Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry had almost equal weightage. Physical and Organic Chemistry questions were of moderate level. Most questions were based on fundamentals but there were some tricky ones too. In Paper 2, Organic Chemistry was difficult while Physical and Inorganic Chemistry was of moderate level.
Math section was comparatively tougher last year in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. It was slightly lengthy too.
IITs tend to throw a surprise every year but the overall difficulty level of the question paper remains same year-on-year. So, if you practice well, you should be able to do well on the actual examination day too.
Important Topics to Prepare
JEE Advance syllabus is huge and you can never be sure how many questions and from which topics will be asked in the exam until you open your paper. So, it is important to cover all the topics. Still, IIT coaching experts do suggest a few topics that are likely to help you score more in the JEE exam:
Mathematics
*3D and Vectors
*Quadratic Equation
*Probability
*Sequence and Series
*Complex Number
*Differential Calculus
*Integral Calculus
*Matrix and Determinant
Physics
*Rotational Mechanics
*Current Electricity
*Heat and Thermodynamics
*Electrostatics
*Magnetic Effects of Current
*Work Energy and Power
*Modern Physics
*SHM and Waves
Chemistry
*Chemical Bonding and Periodic Table
*Periodic Properties
*Chemical Kinetics
*Transition Elements (d and f block Elements)
*Mole Concept & the concept of equivalents
*Solid state
*General Organic Chemistry
*Redox Reactions
*Ionic Equilibrium
*Thermo Chemistry & the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Most teachers agree that 40% of questions asked in the JEE Advance exam are easy, 30% are of moderate difficulty level, and 30% are tough. It is advisable to focus on the easy and moderate-level questions to be able to score more in the exam.
The minimum preparation level you should target for the JEE (Advanced) 2017 exam is to be able to solve easy questions from all the chapters in all the three subjects, and difficult questions from the chapters you like best.
 
Paper 1 Examination Pattern
 
Total No. of Questions: 54           Total Marks: 186               No. of Sets: 10 (Sets 0 to 9)
Question Type- Single correct option
Number of Questions- 5
Full Marks- +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened
Partial marks-
Zero marks- 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened
Negative Marks- -1 In all other cases
Sectional Maximum marks- 15
 
Question Type- One or more correct option(s)
Number of Questions- 8
Full Marks- +4 if only the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) is or are darkened
Partial marks- +1 For darkening a bubble corresponding to each correct option, provided NO incorrect option is darkened
Zero marks- 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened
Negative Marks- -2 In all other cases
Sectional Maximum marks- 32
 
Question Type- Single digit
Number of Questions- 5
Full Marks- +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct answer is darkened
Partial marks- -
Zero marks- 0 In all other cases
Negative Marks- -
Sectional Maximum marks- 15
 
Question Type- Single digit
Number of Questions- 5
Full Marks- +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct answer is darkened
Partial marks- -
Zero marks- 0 In all other cases
Negative Marks- -
Sectional Maximum marks- 15
 
Paper 2 Examination Pattern
Total No. of Questions: 54           Total Marks: 186               No. of Sets: 10 (Sets 0 to 9)
 
Question Type- Single correct option
Number of Questions- 6
Full Marks- +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened
Partial marks-
Zero marks- 0 If none of the bubbles
Negative Marks- -1 In all other cases
Sectional Maximum marks- 18
 
Question Type- One or more correct option(s)
Number of Questions- 8
Full Marks- +4 if only the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) is or are darkened
Partial marks- corresponding to each correct      is darkened option, provided NO incorrect option is darkened
Zero marks- 0 If none of the bubbles  is darened
Negative Marks- -2 In all other cases
Sectional Maximum marks- 32
 
Question Type- Matching-List type questions
Number of Questions- 4
Full Marks- +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct answer is darkened
Partial marks- -
Zero marks- 0 In all other cases
Negative Marks- -Sectional Maximum marks- 12
 
Where can you go after you crack the JEE Advance exam?
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
IITs are institutions of national platform and are known for their excellent infrastructure and quality teaching. The faculty and alumni of the IITs are known academician and industry experts - in India and abroad.
At present, there are 23 IITs in India - across seven zones - that you may aim for:
East Zone
1.Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP)
2.Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT-BBS)
3.Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad (IIT -ISM) – formerly known only as the Indian School of Mines or ISM Dhanbad
Central Zone
4.Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K)
5.Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT-BH)
6.Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT-BHU) – formerly known as just the Benares Hindu University (BHU)
7.Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT-I)
North-Central Zone
8.Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D)
9.Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT-JM)
10.Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT-J)
North-East Zone
11.Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G)
12.Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT-P)
North Zone
13.Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R)
14.Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT-Mandi)
15.Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT-RPR)
South Zone
16.Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)
17.Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H)
18.Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT-PKD)
19.Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT-TP)
West Zone
20.Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B)
21.Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT DWD)
22.Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT GN)
23.Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT GOA)
JEE Advanced exam allows you to take entry in all the Bachelor degree programmes, Integrated Master’s programmes, and Dual Degree programmes (with entry at 10+2 level) offered by the IITs.
Other institutes that accept candidates based on their JEE Advanced ranks are:
*Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc)
*Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) located in Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati
*Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
*Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Rae Bareli
*Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy, Visakhapatnam
You may have to enquire these institutes about their admission processes individually though.
5 Tips You Must Remember on the IIT JEE Examination Day
1.Do not forget to carry a printed copy of your admit card, an original photo identity card, a pencil, and a black ball point pen to the examination centre. You cannot carry anything else inside the hall, including digital watches, study material, revision sheets, geometry boxes, calculators, digital watches, smart phones or other electronic devices.
2.Do not wear rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and clothes with big metal buttons for the day.
3.Be sure to reach the examination hall on time. Late entry will not be allowed in any case. Similarly, you cannot leave the examination hall until the exam is over, i.e. for three hours of the exam.
4.Only use black point pen to mark your answers in the ORS sheet. Do not forget to darken the appropriate bubbles completely.
5.Remember not to separate or disturb the alignment of the two pages of the ORS under any circumstance. After the exam, you will be handed over the second page for reference later on.