In an important update, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance city intimation slip for Joint Entrance Exams (Main) 2024 Paper I. This is especially crucial information for those who have applied for the examination. The Paper 1 exam for BE/BTech is scheduled to be held on January 27, 29, 30, 31, January, and February 01. To facilitate the candidates, the city slip, which includes information about the locations of exam centers, can be downloaded from the official website using the application number and date of birth.
The exam, which is part of Session 1, is set to take place from January 24 to February 1. It is worth noting that the advance intimation for the allotment of examination cities has been officially hosted on the official website. This information is crucial for candidates to plan their logistics and travel arrangements accordingly.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download the advance city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2024 exam:
1. Visit the official website of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.ac.in.
2. On the home page, look for the ‘JEE Mains Exam 2024 advance city intimation slip’ link.
3. Once found, click on the link.
4. Enter the required login details when the new page opens.
5. Submit the details, and the advance city intimation slip will appear on the screen.
6. Review the slip and proceed to download the page.
7. Take a printout of the slip and keep a copy for future reference.
Moreover, the examination schedule for JEE (Main) 2024 includes Session 1 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), scheduled to take place from January 24 to February 1, 2024. Session 2 is set for April 1 to April 15, 2024. This scheduling aims to prevent any clash with Board examinations, which may occur at different times across states/Union Territories.
It’s important to note that both Paper 2A and Paper 2B (BArch and BPlanning) will be conducted twice in the year 2024, in both January and April. The JEE Main examination is a gateway for admission to prestigious institutions such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).
The eligibility criteria include securing a minimum of 75 per cent marks in the 12th-grade examination or being in the top 20 percentile of the respective Board’s 12th-grade examination. For candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the qualifying marks are reduced to 65 per cent. 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 structure comprises two distinct papers. Candidates who qualify for Paper 1 are eligible for Undergraduate Engineering programs like BE/BTech in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs. Additionally, they are eligible for institutions and universities funded or recognized by participating State Governments. Successful candidates in JEE (Main) also qualify for the JEE (Advanced), which is the entrance exam for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Paper 2 of JEE (Main) is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue BArch and BPlanning courses across different universities in the country. The papers include:
– Paper 1: BE/BTech with subjects – Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
– Paper 2A: BArch with sections – Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test
– Paper 2B: B Planning with sections – Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-Based Questions
It is recommended that candidates keep a close eye on the official website and updates from NTA for any further announcements or changes in the schedule. As the JEE Main 2024 exam plays a significant role in the academic and professional lives of aspiring candidates, staying well-informed is crucial for a successful and smooth examination process.