About the JEE exam
Joint Entrance Examination (Main & Advanced) is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by National Testing Agency (JEE Main) and a rotating IIT (JEE Advanced) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held jEE Main is held in two sessions every year; JEE Advanced is held once a year.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based test (CBT). Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why JEE mock tests matter.
JEE eligibility
Class 12 (or appearing) with Physics, Mathematics and one more subject. JEE Advanced is open only to the top rank holders of JEE Main, within the attempt limits set by the IITs.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from National Testing Agency (JEE Main) and a rotating IIT (JEE Advanced) before you apply.
JEE exam pattern and marking scheme
JEE Main Paper 1 has Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical-value questions per subject, of which 5 numericals must be attempted. Correct MCQs earn 4 marks and wrong ones cost 1 mark, and numericals carry no negative marking in the current pattern.
- Subjects and sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based test (CBT).
- Frequency: JEE Main is held in two sessions every year; JEE Advanced is held once a year.
JEE syllabus: what to study
The JEE syllabus is organised around 3 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Physics: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Chemistry: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Mathematics: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for JEE
A good JEE plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Revise NCERT Chemistry thoroughly, because it is the fastest scoring subject in the paper.
- Practise numerical-value questions separately, since there are no options to eliminate.
- After every mock, classify your mistakes as concept, calculation or time pressure, and fix one category at a time.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise JEE mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A JEE mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.