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JEE Main
JEE Main
- Total questions
- 75 questions
- Duration
- 180 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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Engineering Entrance & Recruitment — Free Mock Tests & Syllabus 2026
National-level entrance tests for undergraduate engineering admissions and postgraduate / PSU recruitment.
5 exams2.0M+ aspirantsConducted under Engineering
About Engineering exams
This group covers the two main tiers of engineering testing in India. JEE Main and JEE Advanced are gateway exams to the IITs, NITs and IIITs for undergraduate B.Tech programmes. GATE assesses comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines and is used for M.Tech admissions at IITs / IISc and for direct recruitment into Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like IOCL, NTPC, BHEL and ONGC.
At a glance
Conducting body
Engineering
Total exams
5
Typical duration
180 min
Questions
65–108
Languages
English, Hindi
Aspirants
2.0M+
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JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced
- Total questions
- 108 questions
- Duration
- 360 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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GATE CSE
GATE Computer Science & IT
- Total questions
- 65 questions
- Duration
- 180 minutes duration
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GATE ECE
GATE Electronics & Communication
- Total questions
- 65 questions
- Duration
- 180 minutes duration
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GATE ME
GATE Mechanical Engineering
- Total questions
- 65 questions
- Duration
- 180 minutes duration
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Official Resources
Visit Engineering official websiteHow to prepare for Engineering
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For JEE Main, prioritise NCERT-level conceptual clarity in Physics and Chemistry before jumping to HC Verma, Irodov or advanced problem books.
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For JEE Advanced, solve 10+ years of JEE Advanced papers section-wise; the pattern of integer-answer and multi-correct questions is unique and needs dedicated practice.
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For GATE, start with your core branch subjects (Operating Systems, DBMS, Networks, Algorithms for CSE) — they account for 60-65 marks out of 100.
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Engineering Mathematics and Aptitude together carry 28 marks in GATE — don't treat them as afterthoughts; score well here and the cutoff is much easier to clear.
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Use virtual calculator regularly during GATE practice; the Scilab-based on-screen calculator behaves differently from smartphone calculators and trips up many test-takers.
Frequently asked questions
How many times can I appear for JEE Main?
JEE Main is held twice a year (January and April sessions) and you can appear in consecutive years after Class 12. There is no age limit but eligibility expires 2 years after passing Class 12.
What is the age limit for GATE?
There is no upper age limit for GATE. Candidates in the 3rd year of their bachelor's programme or higher, or those who have already graduated in an eligible discipline, can appear.
Is there negative marking in JEE and GATE?
JEE Main: 1 mark deducted for each wrong MCQ; numerical-answer questions have no negative marking. GATE: 1/3 mark deducted for 1-mark MCQs and 2/3 mark for 2-mark MCQs; NAT questions carry no penalty.
What is the score validity for GATE?
GATE scores are valid for 3 years from the date of result announcement. PSU recruitments may use a specific year's GATE score — check individual PSU notifications.
Can I apply for JEE Advanced without JEE Main?
No. You must be among the top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers (across all categories) to become eligible for JEE Advanced in the same year.