JEE Main vs JEE Advanced – What’s the Difference & Which One is Tougher?
One of the most common questions among engineering aspirants is:
What is the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
While both exams are conducted for admission to top engineering institutes in India, there are significant differences in their difficulty level, eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern.
This blog will cover:
✅ Key Differences between JEE Main & JEE Advanced
✅ Exam Pattern Comparison
✅ Syllabus & Question Difficulty
✅ Which Exam is Tougher?
📌 JEE Main vs JEE Advanced: Key Differences
| Feature | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) | IITs |
| Purpose | Admission to NITs, IIITs & GFTIs | Admission to IITs |
| Number of Attempts | 2 times per year | 2 attempts in consecutive years |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) | Online |
| Question Type | MCQs & Numerical Value | MCQs, Integer-Type, Matrix Match |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate | High |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Maths | Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
📌 Conclusion: JEE Advanced is significantly tougher than JEE Main due to its complex questions and unpredictable patterns.
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📊 JEE Main vs JEE Advanced: Exam Pattern Comparison
📌 JEE Main Exam Pattern:
- Total Papers: 2 (B.E./B.Tech & B.Arch/B.Planning)
- Total Questions: 90 (Only 75 need to be attempted)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
📌 JEE Advanced Exam Pattern:
- Total Papers: 2 (Both are compulsory)
- Total Questions: Varies every year
- Marking Scheme: Negative marking exists, but varies by question type
📖 Syllabus & Question Difficulty
📌 JEE Main Syllabus: Direct NCERT-based questions with conceptual application.
📌 JEE Advanced Syllabus: Advanced-level problems requiring deep conceptual understanding.
✅ Example of JEE Main Question:
“Find the value of resistance in a given electrical circuit using Ohm’s Law.”
✅ Example of JEE Advanced Question:
“A circuit has a variable resistance connected to an inductor. Derive the equation for power dissipation over time.”
📌 Conclusion: JEE Advanced requires strong problem-solving skills and time management.
📢 Which Exam is Tougher?
JEE Advanced is much tougher due to:
🔥 Higher difficulty level – More conceptual and tricky questions
🔥 Unpredictable pattern – No fixed number of questions
🔥 Time constraint – Speed & accuracy required
📌 Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers can appear for JEE Advanced!
