All you need to know before the JEE Main 2024 Session-1

JEE Main Notification

It is very important for you to know about the JEE Main 2024 in detail. In this blog post, we will discuss JEE Main 2024 Session 1, which includes various key elements like admit card release date, important items you should carry into the exam centre, JEE Main 2024 Exam city allotment details, etc. Along with this, we will share a few last-minute tips for you.

JEE Main 2024 Session I: Admit card Release Date

As JEE Main 2024 Session 1 will be conducted in January 2024 (between January 24 and February 1, 2024). The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the admit card for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 on their official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, 03 days before the actual date of individual candidates’ Examination.

What do I have to carry into the exam center?

The candidate needs to carry the following at the examination centre:

• Print out of Admit card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
• One photograph(same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the examination.
• A simple transparent Ballpoint pen.
• Any one of the following original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued by the government.

School Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.

• Personal transparent water bottle.
• Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.

What not to carry into the exam center?

Candidates are not allowed to carry any other materials such as Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen (pen scanner), Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room to the examination centers.

JEE Main City Allotment 2024 (Intimation Slip)

The intimation slip for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 will be released by the National Testing Agency during the second week of January 2024.

What is a city intimation slip?

A city intimation slip is a document that contains the examination city and the examination date only.

How can I download the JEE Main 2024 Intimation Slip?

Candidates can download the city intimation slip from the official JEE Main website https://jeemain.nta.ac.in

How many shifts are in the JEE Main?

The JEE Main Exams are usually conducted in two shifts; shift 1 is conducted from 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 P.M., while shift 2 is conducted from 03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M.

JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Answer Key Release Date

A few days after the completion of the JEE Main Session 1 exam, the NTA will release the official answer keys for all shifts.

• JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key Release Date: February 5, 2024 (Tentative)
• JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Declaration of Result Date: February 12, 2024

How can I download the official answer key for the JEE Main Session 1 Exam?

Candidates are advised to visit the official JEE Main website, to download the answer key.

JEE Counseling Process

After the result declaration of JEE Advanced, candidates can apply for the counseling process. Candidates will be offered admission on the basis of their filled choices and All India Rank (AIR) of JEE 2024.

Admissions are made through a Seat Allocation Process by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) or Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

Only the All India Rank is considered for admissions through Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)/Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to NITs/ IIITs/ CFTIs/ SFIs/ and others.

Last-minute preparation tips for JEE Main 2024

1. Firstly, It is important to get 8–9 hours of sleep before the exam. It will help you relax your brain and increase retention.
2. Keep on revising important formulae, short notes, tricks, and methods to avoid confusion in the exam hall.
3. Revise all subjects and important topics and finalise your preparation.
4. Try to cover important topics. Sometimes questions come very easy, and we must score on them.
5. Practice the JEE Main 2024 Mock Tests and Previous Year Question papers as much as you can and analyse them.
6. Stay happy. Being nervous is natural, but there is a limit. Still, if you are nervous, just remember that it’s not the end and you have given many mock tests. The upcoming JEE examination will be the same as the mock test only, but this requires more concentration.

What to do one day before JEE Main Exam?

1. Do not study anything new before one day of the exam.
2. Focus more on higher weightage topics.
3. Revise important formulae in all three subjects.
4. Look for your silly mistakes, especially the ones you make again and again, and do not repeat them in the actual JEE Main exam.
5. Stay positive, confident, and trust yourself.
6. Do meditation a day before the actual exam to boost your performance.

How to reduce stress and anxiety during the preparation of JEE Main?

• Prepare the full syllabus thoroughly in advance. One of the most effective ways to reduce exam stress and anxiety is to prepare well in advance. Make an effective study plan, break down the syllabus into small sections, and revise regularly.
• Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and power naps, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Exercise Regularly: Exercise is an efficient way to reduce anxiety and stress.
• Get 8–9 hours of sleep to maintain good mental health and reduce anxiety.
• Manage your time wisely. Poor time management can increase anxiety levels. Make sure you have enough time to study, revise, and rest before the exam.

How to prepare for the JEE Main 2024 exam?

• Go through the updated syllabus by NTA thoroughly: Familiarise yourself with the latest JEE syllabus that was updated by NTA a few days ago. Do not invest time in the deleted portion for JEE Main.
• Make an Effective Study Plan: Make an effective study plan that allocates sufficient time to cover all the important topics mentioned in the syllabus according to their weightage in the exam.
• Solve JEE PYQs: Solving previous years’ question papers can help you understand the question pattern and many times questions similar to PYQs are repeated in the JEE Main Exam.
• Revise Regularly: Keep on revising important topics to retain the concept.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is 75 percent criteria in XII Board removed from JEE 2024?

No, As per the latest information bulletin, only candidates who have passed their XII or equivalent exam with 75% marks are eligible to be admitted to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs through JEE 2024. However, for SC / ST candidates, the qualifying marks should be 65% in XII or an equivalent examination. For more information, kindly refer to the Information Bulletin 2024.

When should I register for JEE Main 2024?

For the first session of JEE Main 2024, the registration window has been closed. For JEE Main Session 2, candidates can apply online from 02 February 2024 to 02 March 2024 (up to 09:00 P.M.). Although a candidate can apply for Session 1 and Session 2 together in the Session 1 registration window.

Is JEE Main 2024 exam tough?

JEE Main 2024 exam may be tough or easy. However, it is a very common concern of aspirants whether a reduced syllabus affects the difficulty level of the exam or not. As per expert opinion, the difficulty level of JEE Main will not be affected by the reduction in the syllabus. You should prepare well for any possibility.

What is the minimum score to get a NIT?

To get admission to a good NIT college, candidates must secure more than 90 percentiles. However, the minimum percentile to get admission to NITs varies institute-wise, but ideally, more than 90 percentile is required to get a seat in a good NIT.

How to revise inorganic chemistry for JEE Main Session 1 exam?

Most of the inorganic questions in JEE Main are asked from NCERT, So revise chapters like Periodic table, P-BLOCK ELEMENTS, d- and f-BLOCK ELEMENTS, CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS, and Chemical Bonding properly from NCERT. Nothing can be more frustrating than leaving questions from these chapters. You can easily score well if you prepare these chapters thoroughly.

“Recollect all your achievements and success stories, and think that if you can do it that day, why not tomorrow?”

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