The current pattern, which has been followed since 2006, consists of two objective-type papers each containing mathematics, physics and chemistry sections. The syllabus of the examination is predominantly based on topics covered by the CBSE Board Examination (AISSCE) and the ISC Board Examination. The pattern of questions in JEE is deliberately variable so as to minimize the chance of students getting selected by 'cramming' revision of probable questions. As the questions are objective, Optical mark recognition answer sheets have been used since 2006. The current pattern is intended to reduce stress on applicants; in previous years, there were separate maths, physics and chemistry papers, each of two hours' duration, that contained both subjective and objective questions.
Given the importance attached to the JEE by students all over India, the IITs follow a rigorous procedure when conducting it every year. The exam is set by the JEE Committee (consisting of a group of faculty members drawn from the admitting colleges) and kept confidential. Multiple sets of question papers are framed and the set that is to actually be used on the day of the exam is known to very few people.
The IIT JEE consists of 2 question papers each covering 3 subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Maths. While most questions are objective - there are different categories. A few questions have only one correct answer, whereas others may have one or more correct answers. There are also some match the following questions, and numerical response questions, whereby the candidates are required to calculate the answer (a numerical one) and enter the corresponding number by darkening the appropriate digits. In the past, the IITs have experimented with passage-based comprehension type questions, as opposed to a dry problem similar to that in other examinations. In these passages, the onus is on the elucidation of the underlying scientific principles behind a phenomenon or a theory, and it's application to other scenarios defined by the problems. While some of the concepts introduced may have already been studied by the students, this kind of question allows the IITs to introduce a higher, more complex topic which students would not have come across, thereby negating any advantage gained by rote learning.
The answer sheet is an ORS i.e. Optical Response Sheet in which the candidate is required to darken the bubble with a black pen against the right answer. The ORS is actually a duplex sheet, with an underlying copy that takes impressions of the candidate's responses. This can then be retained by the candidate to check his response against the correct answers.
The marking scheme for the answers discourages random guessing by allotting a negative mark for wrong answers. The value of this penalty is usually about one-third the value awarded for a correct answer. Unanswered questions have always been awarded zero marks. The negative marking usually does not apply to numerical responses (where numbers near the correct answer are also credited - due to inherent errors in approximation - given that JEE candidates are not allowed the use of calculators), and match-the-following type questions.
Given the importance attached to the JEE by students all over India, the IITs follow a rigorous procedure when conducting it every year. The exam is set by the JEE Committee (consisting of a group of faculty members drawn from the admitting colleges) and kept confidential. Multiple sets of question papers are framed and the set that is to actually be used on the day of the exam is known to very few people.
The IIT JEE consists of 2 question papers each covering 3 subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Maths. While most questions are objective - there are different categories. A few questions have only one correct answer, whereas others may have one or more correct answers. There are also some match the following questions, and numerical response questions, whereby the candidates are required to calculate the answer (a numerical one) and enter the corresponding number by darkening the appropriate digits. In the past, the IITs have experimented with passage-based comprehension type questions, as opposed to a dry problem similar to that in other examinations. In these passages, the onus is on the elucidation of the underlying scientific principles behind a phenomenon or a theory, and it's application to other scenarios defined by the problems. While some of the concepts introduced may have already been studied by the students, this kind of question allows the IITs to introduce a higher, more complex topic which students would not have come across, thereby negating any advantage gained by rote learning.
The answer sheet is an ORS i.e. Optical Response Sheet in which the candidate is required to darken the bubble with a black pen against the right answer. The ORS is actually a duplex sheet, with an underlying copy that takes impressions of the candidate's responses. This can then be retained by the candidate to check his response against the correct answers.
The marking scheme for the answers discourages random guessing by allotting a negative mark for wrong answers. The value of this penalty is usually about one-third the value awarded for a correct answer. Unanswered questions have always been awarded zero marks. The negative marking usually does not apply to numerical responses (where numbers near the correct answer are also credited - due to inherent errors in approximation - given that JEE candidates are not allowed the use of calculators), and match-the-following type questions.
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