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IIT-JEE

A clear route to the IITs, NITs and top engineering institutes: pattern, syllabus map, roadmap, tips and official practice.

Pi Craft โ€บ Competitive Exams โ€บ IIT-JEE
2StagesJEE Main, then JEE Advanced
3 hrsPer paperComputer-based, all papers
75JEE Main questions25 each in Physics, Chemistry, Maths
+4 / โˆ’1MarkingFor JEE Main questions

Exam pattern

Two stages. Plan for both from day one.

๐Ÿ“‹JEE Main

Conducted by

National Testing Agency (NTA), usually twice a year

Mode

Computer-based test, 3 hours

Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech)

75 questions, 300 marks: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (25 each)

Question types

Multiple-choice and numerical-value questions

Marking

+4 for correct, โˆ’1 for incorrect

Leads to

NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, and the gateway to JEE Advanced

๐Ÿ†JEE Advanced

Conducted by

One of the IITs, on a rotating basis

Who can appear

Top qualifiers of JEE Main, as per the brochure

Papers

Two papers of 3 hours each, both compulsory

Question types

Vary every year: single and multiple correct, numerical, matching

Leads to

IITs through JoSAA counselling

Syllabus at a glance

Tap a subject to see its chapters.

๐Ÿ“Mathematics13 chapter groups
Sets, relations and functionsComplex numbers and quadratic equationsMatrices and determinantsPermutations and combinationsBinomial theoremSequences and seriesTrigonometryLimits, continuity and differentiabilityIntegral calculusDifferential equationsCoordinate geometryVector algebra and 3D geometryStatistics and probability
โšกPhysics11 chapter groups
Units and measurementsKinematics and laws of motionWork, energy and powerRotational motion and gravitationProperties of matter and thermodynamicsOscillations and wavesElectrostatics and current electricityMagnetism, EMI and ACOpticsModern physicsExperimental skills
๐ŸงชChemistry12 chapter groups
Mole concept and atomic structureChemical bondingThermodynamics and equilibriumSolutions and electrochemistryChemical kineticsPeriodic table and p, d, f block elementsCoordination compoundsGeneral organic chemistryHydrocarbons and haloalkanesAlcohols, phenols and ethersAldehydes, ketones and acidsAmines, biomolecules and polymers

Always confirm dates, eligibility and pattern in the latest official notification.

Your roadmap

1Build the base

Finish Class 11 and 12 concepts with NCERT first. Do not skip Chemistry NCERT lines.

2Go deep

Topic by topic: theory, solved examples, then graded problem sets.

3Practise by chapter

Solve previous-year questions chapter-wise and note the repeated patterns.

4Test like the exam

Full-length timed mocks on the exam interface, followed by a proper analysis.

5Revise and refine

Formula sheets, an error log and short daily revision until the exam.

Preparation tips

๐Ÿ“—NCERT first

Chemistry especially: inorganic and organic facts come straight from the textbook.

๐Ÿ“’Keep an error log

Write every mistake, its cause and the fix. Re-read it weekly.

๐Ÿ”Learn from past papers

Chapter-wise previous-year questions show what the exam really asks.

โฑ๏ธTrain your speed

Practise numerical-value questions with a timer. Accuracy first, then speed.

โš–๏ธBalance all three subjects

Do not let one subject carry the others. Weak chapters decide ranks.

๐Ÿง Analyse every mock

A mock without analysis is wasted. Tag mistakes: concept, calculation, time.

๐Ÿ˜ดProtect sleep and health

A rested mind solves faster. Keep a fixed routine.

๐ŸŽฏPlan for Advanced early

Advanced rewards depth. Keep a few tough problems in every study session.

Practice and mock tests

๐Ÿ“šPrevious papers

Solve official papers topic by topic from the sites below.

โฑ๏ธTimed mocks

Take full-length mocks and analyse every attempt.

๐Ÿง Cutie Pi

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๐Ÿš€ Pi Craft timed mock tests for this path are coming to the app. Until then, practise on the official platforms.

Official resources

Go straight to the official source.

๐Ÿ“JEE Main (NTA)Information bulletin, syllabus, previous papers and answer keys.Open official site โ†—๐ŸŽฏJEE AdvancedBrochure, syllabus and the archive of previous papers.Open official site โ†—๐ŸงญJoSAA counsellingSeat allocation for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.Open official site โ†—๐Ÿ“—NCERT textbooksOfficial textbooks, the base for school-level and CUET preparation.Open official site โ†—๐Ÿ›๏ธNational Testing AgencyOfficial notices, information bulletins and the Abhyas practice platform.Open official site โ†—
๐Ÿ“„Pi Craft IIT-JEE guide (PDF)At-a-glance pattern, syllabus map, roadmap and official links, in one branded handout.Download โ†“

Questions answered

Is JEE Main enough for the IITs?

No. IITs admit through JEE Advanced, which you can attempt after qualifying in JEE Main. NITs, IIITs and GFTIs admit through JEE Main rank.

Where do I find previous papers?

On the official JEE Main and JEE Advanced websites listed in the resources section.

How many hours should I study?

It depends on your class and schedule. Consistency and analysis matter more than long, irregular days.

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