Hello Ashutosh,

If you have completed your UPTAC counselling verification with the correct Class 12 board, school name, and original marksheet - and the statuses were "passed" or you verified as a "pass" when the online document verification showed "passed" - the incorrect information in the JEE application (whether the board name, school or school type) should not lead to cancellation at physical reporting.

During physical reporting, the institutes are primarily checking that the original documents correspond to the verified documents in the counselling. Since you would have included the information to provide in the UPTAC verification, and it was accepted, you should be okay. Just ensure to carry along the originals and the UPTAC verification slip so that you can without hassles.

Hi,

JEE Mains previous year question papers and answer keys are available on the official NTA JEE website for the past several years. For older papers (more than 4–5 years back), you can find them in JEE preparation books by publishers like Arihant, MTG, or Disha, which compile the last 10 years’ papers with solutions or you can find in trusted educational websites also . Solving past 10 years’ papers is an excellent way to understand exam patterns, frequently asked concepts, and improve time management. I recommend downloading both shift 1 and shift 2 papers for each year, as the JEE Mains now conducts multiple sessions.

You can check this link below : https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-previous-10-year-questions-detailed-solutions

Good luck with your preparation.

Thank you.

JEE Mains syllabus is not yet released officially by National testing agency (NTA).
It is mostly expected to be available around October of 2025 on official website of NTA ( https://www.nta.ac.in ).
But for now you can take reference from 2025 syllabus using updated NCERT.
Here's the topics you can start preparing while official syllabus get released:
- Physics: Unit & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of motion, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillation & Waves, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Optics, Modern Physics, Experimental Skills.
- Chemistry: Broadly Segmented into Organic, Inorganic, and Physical- topics like Purification & Characterization, Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules, Practical Chemistry.
Mathematics: Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutation & Combination, Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry.

Hey there,

Thanks for reaching out!

It's great that you are preparing for JEE Mains 2026!

You can start your preparation by knowing the syllabus first. And, then here are some resources you can take help from.

Study plan: https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-preparation-tips-complete-strategy-study-plan

Previous 10 years question paper: https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-previous-10-year-questions-detailed-solutions

All the best!

Hello Alka

For JEE Advance, the best 5 subjects through which you need to calculate your percentage is:

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. One language (which is English)
5. One other subject of your choice

So you will need to choose PCM + English + a 5th subject to calculate your percentage.

Hope this answer helps! Thank You!!!

Hi!

As per current JEE Mains eligibility rules, a student can appear in the exam in the year of passing Class 12 and the next two years. If you passed Plus Two in 2021, your direct eligibility window for JEE Mains has already passed. Even if you reattempt Class 12 in 2026, it is generally considered as an improvement attempt, and NTA counts your first attempt year for eligibility purposes. However, rules can change in future, so keep checking the official JEE Mains brochure for 2026–2027. Since you’re already pursuing B.Sc., you can also consider other state-level engineering entrance exams or lateral entry schemes for B.Tech after graduation. These options will help you continue toward your goal without depending only on JEE. It’s good you’re planning ahead, so keep exploring all possible pathways.

Best wishes for your studies!

Hello!

In JEE Advanced eligibility, the top 5 subjects from your board exam are considered. Usually, they are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any two other subjects from the main curriculum. If CMS is your optional subject and IT is an additional subject, the board will still calculate based on the 5 highest marks from your eligible subjects. Additional subjects are considered only if they replace a lower score from another subject. For example, if IT has a higher score than English or CMS, then IT can be counted. However, some boards follow strict rules where only main subjects are counted, so you must verify with your board’s official notification. The 75% criteria means your average percentage in those best 5 subjects must meet the requirement. My advice—list all your subjects, arrange them from highest to lowest marks, and take the top five as per rules.

Hope this clears your doubt!

Hello Aspirant,

You can easily find JEE Main 2024 question papers for both Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) online. Many educational websites like Vedantu, Shiksha, BYJU'S, eSaral, Allen, and MathonGo provide these papers for free download, often with detailed solutions and answer keys. You can usually find them categorized by shift and date for convenient practice.

For instance, sites will have separate PDFs for each shift of each exam day (e.g., January 27 Shift 1, April 4 Shift 2). These are invaluable for understanding the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics.

Since your daughter was born in Kerala and you completed your full education there, she is eligible for KEAM. Even though she is studying in Pune now, she can apply under the “Keralite” category as per KEAM rules. Just make sure to submit valid proof of birth in Kerala and your education certificates from Kerala during the application process. This will ensure she is considered a Keralite for admission purposes.

Hello Aspirant,

For modern Class 8 question papers in West Bengal, look for those aligned with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) syllabus. These papers typically cover:

• English: Reading comprehension, writing (paragraphs, notices), grammar (voice change, narration, tenses), and literature.

• Mathematics: Topics like rational numbers, algebraic expressions, geometry, percentage, time and work.

• Science: Chapters from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (e.g., light, sound, microorganisms, natural phenomena).

Many educational platforms and YouTube channels provide model papers and solutions for practice.