JEE Main — Overview & Full Topic List
Exam authority: National Testing Agency (NTA). Target: Admissions to BE/BTech (NITs, IIITs, CFTIs). Typical syllabus: Class 11 + 12 physics, chemistry, mathematics.
~12 Lakh
Annual Applicants
2 Sessions
Per Year
300 Marks
Total Score
75%
Qualifying Marks
Paper 1 — Subjects: Physics • Chemistry • Mathematics
Tip: Create separate pages for each unit (e.g., "Electrostatics — JEE Main") — that helps long-tail SEO and 'People also ask' snippets.
JEE Advanced — Overview & Topics
Exam authority: IITs (conducted by an organising IIT). Deeper conceptual problems, multi-concept questions and advanced problem solving.
~2.5 Lakh
Qualified for JEE Adv
2 Papers
Each 3 Hours
360 Marks
Total Score
Top 2.5K
Get IITs
What to include on your site for JEE Advanced
- Detailed chapter-wise topics with difficulty tags (Easy/Medium/Hard)
- Past-year problem highlights & frequently asked concept types
- Sample tricky problems with step-by-step solutions
Core subject areas (short list)
- Mathematics: Advanced calculus, inequalities, complex numbers, vectors, 3D geometry
- Physics: Experimental skills, mechanics at deep level, EM, modern physics with conceptual puzzles
- Chemistry: Reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics at competitive level, coordination chemistry problems
NEET (UG) — Overview & Full Topic List
Exam authority: National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NTA). Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology). Biology carries the highest weight — prioritize detailed bio pages.
~18 Lakh
Annual Applicants
720 Marks
Total Score
50%
Qualifying Marks
~90K
MBBS Seats
Physics & Chemistry
- Physics: Mostly the same core topics as JEE Main but with different emphasis — mechanics, electricity, modern physics.
- Chemistry: Same division (Physical/Inorganic/Organic) with more focus on organic and biochemistry relevant to biology.
SAT — Overview & Topics
Exam authority: College Board. The SAT tests evidence-based reading & writing and math. It is not classroom curriculum-based like NEET/JEE but tests reasoning, problem solving and reading comprehension.
1600
Total Score
~2.2M
Annual Test Takers
3 Hours
Test Duration
7 Attempts
Max in Lifetime
Reading & Writing
- Reading comprehension — passages from literature, history, social studies, natural sciences
- Command of Evidence, Words in Context, Rhetoric, and Grammar/Usage
- Interpretation of graphs and tables within passages
Math — Core areas
- Algebra & linear equations
- Advanced Math (functions, polynomials, quadratics)
- Problem Solving & Data Analysis (ratios, percentages, statistics)
- Geometry & trigonometry basics (coordinate geometry, area/volume)
Tip: For SAT content on your site, include practice passage walkthroughs, strategy articles (time management, guessing strategy), and downloadable practice sets.
Top Colleges & Admission Requirements
IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)
| IIT Name | Established | JEE Advanced Cutoff (approx) | Notable Faculty/Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1958 | Rank < 100 | Prof. G. K. Ananthasuresh (Mech), Prof. D. B. Phatak (CS) |
| IIT Delhi | 1961 | Rank < 150 | Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao (EE), Prof. M. Balakrishnan (CS) |
| IIT Madras | 1959 | Rank < 200 | Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi (EE), Prof. Andrew Thangaraj (EE) |
| IIT Kanpur | 1959 | Rank < 250 | Prof. Manindra Agrawal (CS), Prof. Amitabha Bagchi (CS) |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1951 | Rank < 300 | Prof. P. P. Chakrabarti (CS), Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya (Civil) |
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
| AIIMS Campus | Established | NEET Cutoff (approx) | Specializations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 1956 | Marks > 680 | Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 2012 | Marks > 640 | Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 2012 | Marks > 630 | Medical Gastroenterology, Nephrology |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 2012 | Marks > 625 | Endocrinology, Hematology |
Other Top Colleges
- NITs (National Institutes of Technology): JEE Main rank < 10,000 for top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal
- BITS Pilani: BITSAT score > 300 for CS branch
- DTU/NSUT Delhi: JEE Main rank < 15,000
- VIT Vellore: VITEEE rank < 10,000
- SRM Chennai: SRMJEEE rank < 20,000
Last 5 Years Toppers
JEE Advanced Toppers
| Year | Topper Name | Marks/Score | College Joined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ved Lahoti | 341/360 | IIT Bombay (CS) |
| 2022 | Pulkit Goyal | 314/360 | IIT Delhi (CS) |
| 2021 | Mridul Agarwal | 348/360 | IIT Delhi (CS) |
| 2020 | Chirag Falor | 352/360 | IIT Bombay (CS) |
| 2019 | Kartikey Gupta | 346/360 | IIT Delhi (CS) |
NEET Toppers
| Year | Topper Name | Marks/720 | College Joined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bora Varun Chakravarthi | 720/720 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 2022 | Tanishka | 715/720 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 2021 | Mridul Manya Agarwal | 720/720 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 2020 | Soyeb Aftab | 720/720 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 2019 | Bhavik Bansal | 720/720 | AIIMS Delhi |
Important Dates & Application Process
JEE Main 2024 Timeline
December 2023
Application process begins for Session 1
January 2024
Session 1 exam conducted
February 2024
Session 1 result declaration
March 2024
Session 2 application begins
April 2024
Session 2 exam conducted
NEET 2024 Timeline
March 2024
Application process begins
May 2024
Admit card release
May 2024
NEET exam conducted
June 2024
Result declaration
July 2024
Counselling begins
Application Process Overview
- JEE Main: Online application via NTA website, upload documents, pay fee, download admit card
- JEE Advanced: Only JEE Main qualifiers can apply, separate registration required
- NEET: Online application via NTA website, document upload, fee payment, city choice
- SAT: Register via College Board website, select test date and center, pay fee
FAQ
- Q: Are JEE Main and JEE Advanced syllabi the same?
- A: They overlap heavily in subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) but JEE Advanced expects deeper problem solving and trickier conceptual questions.
- Q: Does NEET include class 11 topics?
- A: Yes — NEET tests topics from both Class 11 and Class 12, especially in Biology.
- Q: Is calculus tested on the SAT?
- A: No — the SAT does not require calculus. It focuses on algebra, functions, geometry and basic trigonometry.
- Q: What is the minimum JEE Advanced rank for IIT Bombay CS?
- A: Typically, you need a rank under 100 for Computer Science at IIT Bombay.
- Q: How many attempts are allowed for NEET?
- A: There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET UG.
- Q: What is the application fee for JEE Main?
- A: For General category boys, the fee is ₹1000 for one session and ₹2000 for both sessions.