JEE Main 2024 Admit Card Released: Download BE/BTech Exam Hall Tickets Now

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to release the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main BE/BTech Paper 1. Students appearing for the Paper 1 exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website using their application number and date of birth. The hall tickets for the BArch/BPlanning Paper 2 examination, which is scheduled for January 24, have already been issued. The city slips, which indicate the exam center locations, have also been made available.

The JEE Main 2024 session 1 for the BE/BTech paper is set to take place on January 27, 29, 30, 31, and February 1. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift will be from 9 am to 12 pm, and the second shift will be from 3 pm to 6 pm. To download the JEE Main admit card, candidates need to have their application number and date of birth handy. The direct link to download the admit cards will be provided on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.

The admit cards contain essential details such as the exam day, shift timing, reporting time, and instructions for the exam day. Along with the admit cards, the city slips are also important as they mention the exam center locations. Candidates must carefully go through all the instructions mentioned on the admit cards and city slips to avoid any confusion or last-minute hassle.

JEE Main 2024 is a crucial gateway for admission to prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs). To be eligible for admission, candidates must secure a minimum of 75 percent marks in their 12th-grade examination or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board’s 12th-grade examination. For SC and ST candidates, the qualifying marks are relaxed to 65 percent. Additionally, specific subject combinations in the qualifying examination are required for admission to BE/BTech and BArch/BPlanning courses in these institutes.

The JEE Main examination consists of two distinct papers. Candidates qualifying in Paper 1 are eligible for Undergraduate Engineering programs such as BE/BTech in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs, as well as institutions and universities funded or recognized by participating State Governments. Successful candidates in JEE Main also qualify for the JEE Advanced, the entrance exam for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). On the other hand, Paper 2 is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue BArch and BPlanning courses across different universities in the country.

The paper pattern for JEE Main 2024 varies depending on the paper. Paper 1, which includes Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, consists of objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and questions with numerical value answers. The exam is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Paper 2 has different sections such as Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test. Mathematics and Aptitude Test are also conducted in CBT mode, while the Drawing Test is conducted in pen and paper-based (offline) mode on an A4 size Drawing sheet.

The JEE Main 2024 exam has a total of 90 questions, with 30 questions in each subject (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry). The total marks for the exam are 300 (100 marks for each section). The marking scheme includes +4 marks for each correct answer and a deduction of -1 mark for each wrong answer in the MCQs. For questions with numerical value answers, candidates will receive +4 marks for each correct answer and face a negative marking of -1 mark for each incorrect answer.

Candidates are advised to keep track of the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, to download their JEE Main 2024 admit cards for the upcoming BE/BTech Paper 1 examination. Properly understanding and following the instructions mentioned on the admit card and city slip is crucial for a smooth examination experience. We wish all the aspiring candidates the best of luck for their upcoming JEE Main examinations!