What is JEE Advanced 2022?

JEE Advanced is a national level engineering entrance test. Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced is conducted by any one of the 7 IITs namely IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Roorkee or Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, under the aegis of the Joint Admission Board (JAB). 

In 2022, JEE Advanced is being conducted by IIT Bombay. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates of JEE Main are eligible to appear in JEE Advanced. Qualifying candidates are granted admission into undergraduate courses leading to a bachelor's, Integrated master's, Bachelor-Master Dual Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Architecture. Admissions are offered via a common process by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to the candidates acquiring ranks in JEE Advanced.

The courses offered by the IITs via JEE Advanced 2022 are BTech, BS, BArch, BTech and MTech dual degree, BS and MS dual degree, Integrated MTech, and Integrated MSc.

JEE Advanced 2022 Highlights

The highlights of JEE Advanced 2022 can be checked below. This will give you quick information about the exam.

JEE Advanced 2022 Mock Test

JEE Advanced 2022 mock test is available on the official website. There are 2 mock tests available for the exam - Mock test 1 and Mock test 2. Candidates must take the mock tests to know the exam pattern, analyse their own preparation for the exam, understand the demand of the exam, and so on.

Mock tests have the following benefits:

• Candidates can check the difficulty level.
• They can analyse their preparation so far.
• They can get used to the computer-based test format.
• Candidates can also practice tie management, speed, and accuracy.

JEE Advanced 2022 Application Form

Only those candidates who secure JEE Main 2022 rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible to fill the JEE Advanced application form. The application process is online and the form is available only on the official website. 

• As the first step, every student needs to register through the official website by providing their JEE Main 2022 roll number, password, and security pin.
• As the second step, Students have to enter various personal details like their name, parents’ name, communication details, address details etc. in the specific columns of JEE Advanced 2022 application form. The details entered in the application form must be accurate as the incorrect details may lead to the cancellation of candidature at later stages.
• Students will also need to enter their choices of exam centres while filling out the application form.
• Apart from the details, students will also need to upload the scanned images of their passport size photographs and signature.
• After submitting all the details, students must take multiple printouts of the final application form for future requirements

Scanned documents to be uploaded in the online application form:

Candidates will have to upload scanned documents in the online form. The required documents are given below:

1. Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
2. Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
3. Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
4. If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name. 
5. Caste certificates as needed.

JEE Advanced 2022 application fee:

JEE Advanced 2022 Eligibility Criteria

There has been a relaxation in the eligibility criteria this year. The candidates can check the eligibility for appearing in JEE Advanced 2022 below.

There are 5 criteria:

JEE Main 2022 scores: Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in BE/BTech Paper of JEE (Main) 2022. The number of candidates to be allowed in JEE Advanced 2022 category wise can be checked below.

Age limit: Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1997. Five years of age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e, these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1992.

Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.

Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination: Candidates who passed class 12 in 2021 or 2022 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2022.

Exceptions in this criterion this year:

• Candidates who appeared in class 12th (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2020 OR 2021 AND successfully registered for JEE (Advanced) 2021 but did not appear in any of the papers can apply for JEE Advanced 2022. Such candidates do not have to fit into any other criteria.

• The candidates who have passed class 12 or equivalent in 2020 should have appeared for JEE Advanced only once, either in 2020 or 2021. They must also pass JEE Main 2022 and have ranks among the top 2.5 lakh candidates.

Earlier admission at IITs: A candidate should NOT have been admitted to an IIT irrespective of whether or not the candidate continued in the program OR accepted an IIT seat by reporting “online” / at a “reporting centre” in the past.

JEE Advanced 2022 Admission Process

The admission process for JEE Advanced 2022 starts with JEE Main. Check the infographic below for a better understanding.

• Register for JEE Main 2022.
• Appear for JEE Main 2022 and achieve a rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in BE/BTech paper. 
• Register for JEE Advanced 2022.
• Download the JEE Advanced 2022 admit card
• Appear for JEE Advanced 2022
• Check the result
• Register in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment in IITs.

JEE Advanced 2022 Exam Pattern

Check the question paper pattern, marking scheme, time, etc details of the JEE Advanced 2022 exam below:

• Mode of the exam: Examination will be conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Number of papers: JEE (Advanced) 2022 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration each. Both papers are compulsory.
• Language: English and Hindi
• Total duration: 6 hours
• Marking scheme: The marking schemes change each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.
• Number of sections: Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

JEE Advanced 2022 Syllabus

There are no changes in the syllabus of JEE Advanced 2022. However, it has been notified that the JEE Advanced syllabus will be altered from the next year. 

JEE Advanced 2022 Admit Card

Candidates who successfully register for JEE Advanced 2022 by paying the application fee, are issued the JEE Advanced admit card 2022. The test centre is allotted via the admit card only. 

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry a printed copy of the downloaded admit card and their valid original photo identity card, any one of the following:

• Aadhaar Card
• School/College/Institute ID
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Notarized Certificate with photograph

Only candidates having a valid admit card and photo identity card are allowed to write the examination. Only pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, a downloaded admit card and an original photo identity card are allowed to be taken inside the examination hall. 

JEE Advanced 2022 Result

JEE Advanced 2022 result is announced online. Candidates have to login to check their scores and download the scorecard. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates to their registered mobile numbers. Individual rank cards will not be sent to candidates.

The marks obtained by a candidate in Physics in JEE Advanced 2022 will be equal to the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 1 plus the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 2. Marks obtained in Chemistry and Mathematics will be calculated in the same way. The aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in JEE (Advanced) 2022 will be the sum of the marks awarded to the candidate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A candidate is said to have qualified in JEE (Advanced) if they secure the minimum percentage of marks in each subject and in aggregate, as per the respective category.

Ranklist: Rank lists are prepared based on the aggregate marks in JEE (Advanced) 2022. Only candidates who appear for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be considered for ranking. There will be no waiting list for ranking.

JEE Advanced 2022 Cutoff