II. ABOUT JEE-2010

The details of the pattern and the dates of examination,
eligibility criterion and how to apply are outlined below:

1. Schedule of JEE-2010
The examination will be held on Sunday, the April 11, 2010
as per the schedule given below:

Paper-I: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (IST)
Paper-II: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST)

The schedule will remain unaltered even if the above date
is declared a public holiday.

2. Type of Examination
There will be two question papers, each of three hours
duration. Both the question papers will consist of three
separate sections on Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics.

Questions in these papers will be of objective type. The
answers for each of the questions are to be recorded on a
separate specially designed machine-gradable sheet of
paper (ORS – Optical Response Sheet). While answering
each of the questions the candidate is expected to darken
the bubble against correct answer(s) using hard black (HB)
pencils only. In some sections, incorrect answers may be
awarded negative marks. The detailed syllabi based on which JEE-2010 will be
conducted, for the three subjects, namely, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics are given in APPENDIX-1.

3. Choice of Language of Question Paper
A candidate can opt for question papers either in English
or in Hindi. This option should be exercised while filling
the application form. It cannot be changed at any later
stage.

4. Choice of Font of Question Paper
Candidates with poor vision can ask for question paper
with enlarged font. They must send a request letter
addressed to the Chairman, JEE of the respective zones
along with the application form. The format of the letter is
given in APPENDIX-10.

5. Cities/Towns of JEE-2010 centres
JEE-2010 will be conducted in major cities and towns of
India as well as in Dubai. The list is given in
APPENDIX-4. While applying, candidates should choose
any two towns/cities in the same zone. Efforts will be made to allot candidate’s first or second
choice. However, in some exceptional circumstances, a
different city in the same zone may be allotted.
Requests for a change of centre within a city, will not be
entertained. However, under exceptional circumstances,
a change of city within the zone or outside the zone may
be permitted with a request letter. The letter should clearly
indicate the Registration Number with valid reasons for
the change and should be received on or before March 28,
2010 along with a draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/
PD candidates) drawn in favour of “Chairman, JEE” of the
concerned IIT. The application should be sent to the IIT
from where the candidate received the admit card. In this
regard, the decision of the Chairman, JEE-2010 will be
final.

6. Use of calculating and communication aids
Use of electronic devices like mobile phone, calculator,
I-Pod etc. is NOT PERMITTED in JEE-2010. Materials
like Log table, book, notebook, etc. should not be brought
into the examination hall.