IIT JEE 2008

Fee Structure

RESERVATION OF SEATS

PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT OF SEATS (DS Category)

ELIGIBILITY

ADMIT CARD

MERIT LIST

VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND COUNSELLING

PERFORMANCE IN JEE 2008

SYLLABUS

JEE-2008 Examination Centres

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE JEE-2008 APPLICATION FORM

JEE 2008 Online Application Process

FAQ's IIT JEE 2008

JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2008 (JEE – 2008)
For admission to undergraduate course at seven Indian Institutes of Technology, IT – BHU, Varanasi and Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.

IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2008) Schedule

April 13, 2008 (Sunday)

09.00 –12.00 hrs Paper – 1
14.00 - 17.00 hrs Paper - 2

Paper – 1 and Paper – 2 will each have three separate sections on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Both the papers will be objective types, designed to test comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability of candidates.

Eligibility requirements for this examination and syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Aptitude Test will be available on the websites of all IITs and will also be given in the Information Brochure of JEE – 2008.



Candidates will have the option of submitting either on – line 9through internet) or paper application form.


Important dates regarding Application Form and Brochure:


Sale at designated branches of Banks and at all IITs: Nov. 23, 2007 – Jan. 04, 2008
Commencement of submission of IIT JEE 2008 on-line applications: Nov. 23, 2007
Postal request for Application Form: Nov. 23, 2007

Last date for receipt of Completed Application From at IITs: Jan. 04, 2008

SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR APTITUDE TEST

CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS

PHYSICS SYLLABUS

JEE-2008 Examination Centres

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Madras Zone

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Roorkee Zone

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Kharagpur Zone

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Kanpur Zone

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Guwahati Zone

JEE-2008 Examination Centres in Delhi Zone

Examination Centres in Bombay Zone

FAQ's IIT JEE 2008

Frequently Asked Questions


Q1. I passed 10+2 examination in 2007 and also qualified in JEE-2007. I took admission in one of the IITs/IT-BHU/ISM, Dhanbad by paying full fees but did not join the program. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No

Q2. I passed 10+2 examination in 2007 and also qualified in JEE-2007. I appeared for counselling for JEE-2007 and was offered admission in one of the IITs/IT-BHU/ISM, Dhanbad, but did not pay full fees at the institute where I was offered admission and did not join the program. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008 and if so how shall I fill up the application form?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible. You should darken the box corresponding to NO in section 4 of the application form, entitled, HAVE YOU JOINED ANY IIT, IT-BHU, ISM.

Q3. I passed 10+2 examination in 2007 with 50% marks. I took JEE-2007 and did not qualify. I will be appearing for a re-examination in the year 2008 so that I can improve the percentage of aggregate marks to 60% or more. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008 and if so how shall I fill up the application form?

Ans: Yes you are eligible. You should darken the box corresponding to 2008 in section 13 of the application form entitled, YEAR OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT and leave entry to section 14 of the application form, entitled, PERCENTAGE OF MARKS IN 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT blank.

Q4. I passed 10+2 examination in 2007 with 50% marks. I did not write JEE-2007. I will be appearing for a re-examination in the year 2008 so that I can improve the percentage of aggregate marks to 60% or more. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008 and if so how shall I fill up the application form?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible. You should darken the box corresponding to the year 2008 in section 13 of the application form entitled, YEAR OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT and leave entry to the section 14, entitled, PERCENTAGE OF MARKS IN 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT blank.

Q5. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got 50% marks. I did not write JEE-2006. I appeared for a re-examination for 10+2 in the year 2007 and obtained aggregate mark which made me eligible to attempt JEE. I took JEE-2007 but could not qualify. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008 and if so how shall I fill up the application form?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible. You should darken the box corresponding to the year 2007 in section 13 of the application form, entitled, YEAR OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT and enter the percentage of marks that you obtained in the year 2007 in the section 14, entitled, PERCENTAGE OF MARKS IN 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT.

Q6. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got 60% marks. I took both JEE-2006 and JEE-2007 but did not qualify either of them. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q7. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got 60% marks. I took JEE-2006 and did not qualify. I did not attempt JEE-2007. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q8. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got 60% marks. I did not attempt JEE-2006. I took JEE-2007 and did not qualify. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q9. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got 60% marks. I did not attempt JEE-2006 and JEE-2007. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q10. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got less than 60% marks in the aggregate. I wrote JEE-2006 but did not qualify. I took 10+2 examination in 2007 and got more than 60% marks in the aggregate. I took JEE-2007 but did not qualify. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q11. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and got less than 60% marks in the aggregate. I wrote JEE-2006 but did not qualify. I took 10+2 examination in 2007 and got more than 60% marks in the aggregate. I did not write JEE-2007. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q12. I appeared for 10+2 examination in 2006 and failed. I qualified JEE-2006 but my admission was cancelled. I appeared in 10+2 examination again in 2007 and got more than 60% marks in the aggregate. I wrote JEE-2007 but could not qualify. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008?

Ans: No.

Q13. My qualifying examination was conducted in 2006, and the results were announced in 2007. I did not attempt JEE-2006 and JEE 2007. Am I eligible to write JEE-2008 and if so, how shall I fill up the application form?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible.You should darken the box corresponding to the year 2007 in section 13 of the application form, entitled, YEAR OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT and enter the percentage of marks that you obtained in the year 2007 in the section 14, entitled, PERCENTAGE OF MARKS IN 10+2 OR EQUIVALENT.

Q14. I passed 10+2 exam in 2007 and wrote JEE 2007. I was admitted to the Preparatory Course of an IIT/IT-BHU/ISM in July 2007 and am due to appear in the Preparatory Exams in 2008. I wish to appear for JEE 2008. Am I eligible?

Ans: Yes, you are eligible to appear. You must mark "Yes" in the box in section 2 of the application form against the question "Are you undergoing Preparatory Course at IITs, IT-BHU, ISMU" and mark year of qualifying exam in section 13 as 2007. However, it may be noted that you will not be eligible to undergo the Preparatory course at any of the above Institutes on the basis of JEE-2008.

Q15. I fall under NRI/PIO/OCI/ foreign national. Does JEE give me any special treatment for admission?

Ans: All candidates must first qualify in the JEE. The seats allotted to PIO/OCI/Foreign nationals will be treated as supernumerary.

Q16. I am listed in the extended merit list. What does this mean?

Ans: Extended merit list is drawn up after making some relaxation in aggregate marks and is used by other institutions for admission to their programs. Please visit IIT web sites for knowing the names of the institutions which will be using this merit list. Candidates in the extended merit list are not qualified for admission to IIT’s, IT-BHU, Varanasi and ISMU Dhanbad

Q17. I will be appearing in the qualifying examination in 2008 but my board normally declares the results only October of each year. Can I appear in JEE 2008?

Ans: You are advised to appear in JEE 2009 since if you qualify JEE, you will not be able to meet the admission requirements by the last date ie 30th September 2008.

JEE 2008 Online Application Process

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

IMPORTANT


ON-LINE applications can be submitted only till 5.00 pm of 28th December, 2007
You are advised to go through the particulars available on the JEE 2008 website. JEE 2008 brochure can be downloaded from the website to understand the various eligibility conditions for JEE 2008 and guidelines for filling in application form.
Make sure that a good quality printer is connected to the computer from where you are submitting the Online application form.

Following steps are required to complete the JEE 2008 Online Application Process
1. Payment Modality and Relevant Details
In order to fill in the Online application, payment has to be made apriori.
Application fee is Rs. 500/- for SC/ST and Female Candidates, and Rs. 1000/- for all other candidates
The Application fee is not refundable
Data for Online Application should be submitted by clicking the link given at the end. Printout of the application form for onward transmission to JEE Office cannot be obtained otherwise.
You must make a payment of the Online application fee (Demand Draft) and keep the payment particulars ready before submitting the Online application form.
Payment is only possible through Demand Draft:

  • Payment through Demand Draft made in favour of 'CHAIRMAN JEE' on any nationalized bank payable at the corresponding city of IIT whose website has been used for the filling of on-line application form. The draft number, bank drawn on, draft date and amount must be entered during Online submission of the Application Form.

2. Filling-up the ONLINE application form
Fill up the online application form carefully. After submission of all the details, preview the form. If you are not satisfied, then use edit button and revise/modify the Online application form entries. After you are satisfied that all the entries are correct, click on the submit button.
3. Print the online application form
After the particulars are submitted, a print version of the application form is generated. The form will have the application number and the barcode for the application number. Please note down the application number generated below the barcode. Take print on a good quality A4 size paper by clicking the print button.
4. Photograph and Signature
On the PRINTED application form mentioned in Step 3 above, paste a 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm recent good quality non-attested colour photo of yourself with a good adhesive in the space provided (You may keep an identical photograph in reserve for future need). Please write your name and application number on the back of photo before affixing. The candidate and his/her parent/guardian should affix their signature in the boxes provided. Signature in CAPITAL letters or initials are not acceptable. Keep photocopy of the application form and demand draft.

ENCLOSURES
Candidates are required to enclose the following document(s) with the completed application.
1. DEMAND DRAFT.
2. DATE OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Enclose a freshly attested copy of your High School (Class X) Certificate bearing your date of birth as proof of age or else submit other authentic certificate for the same.
Despatch of Application Form
The completed and printed Online JEE 2008 Application Form and the Enclosures mentioned above (see also the check list below) must be placed inside an envelope. Do not staple the enclosures to the Application Form. Fold the Application Form only once in the middle. On the right hand top corner of the envelope please write: JEE 2008 and the Application Number. The completed application form, along with the demand draft and High School Certificate as a proof of age, should be sent to the Chairman JEE of the IIT whose website has been used for filling the on-line application form, by speed post/registered post only. The contact phone numbers and addresses of respective Chairman JEE are available in the brochure.

All applications, must reach the respective IIT whose website has been used for filling the on-line application form on or before December 28, 2007.
Check List:

  • Duly filled in JEE 2008 Application Form
  • Demand Draft.
  • A freshly attested copy of High School (Class X) Certificate as proof of age.
  • You have retained a photocopy of the printed application form and demand draft.

Please keep in mind that mailing the printed Online Application Form, with the enclosures completes the ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Your application must be received in the respective JEE office by January 04, 2008. JEE office will not be responsible for delayed/no delivery.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE JEE-2008 APPLICATION FORM

Notes:

  • Please note down the seven-digit application number for future reference. Read the instructions carefully before filling the application form. Refer to the sample of a filled-in application form on the next two pages. Note especially the right method to darken the bubbles with HB pencil as shown in the application form.

  • First, write in black ink (using capital letters) the required information in the boxes (wherever provided). Then darken the appropriate bubble corresponding to the alphabet/numeral underneath each box with HB pencil. What you write in these boxes is only for your guidance and for verification that you are darkening the bubble corresponding to the correct alphabet/numeral.

  • A machine will process the application form. The machine picks up only dark pencil marks. Therefore, darken the alphabet/numeral uniformly using HB pencil only. Please see the filled-in sample application form (page 16 and 17) to learn how to darken the bubbles.

  • If you wish to change a marking, completely erase the darkened bubble, and then darken the appropriate bubble.

  • Do not scribble, smudge, cut, tear, or wrinkle the application form. Do not put any stray pencil marks anywhere on the application form.

  • Do not write or place any mark over the barcodes.

  • Your photograph, signature, and address are to be scanned by a machine that recognizes only good quality images, from specified areas of the form. Therefore, paste a good quality colour photograph (wear dark coloured garments) with white background, taken not more than two months earlier. Write your address and sign in black ink only.

  • Please note that your name, your parent’s /guardian’s name, and your date of birth should exactly be the same as given in your High school or first Board/Pre-University examination certificate. Any deviation, whenever discovered, may lead to cancellation of your candidature.

  • Your application must be complete in all aspects. Incomplete applications and applications filled in a language other than English will be summarily rejected.

  • Options filled by you in the application form cannot be changed at a later stage.

Item 1. Name of the Candidate

Write your name in capital letters as given in your Class-X certificate of the High School or your first Board/Pre-University Examination. Write a single letter in a box. Leave one, and only one, blank box between consecutive words of your name. If your name has several initials, leave one blank after each of them. If your name requires more than 34 boxes, darken the bubble marked * in the 35th column of the first row. Darken the appropriate bubble underneath each letter of the name.

Item 2. Category

Write your category in the space provided. Darken the appropriate bubble corresponding to your category (GE, SC, ST or OBC). Category once declared cannot be changed at a later date. The codes for different categories are as follows.

Category Code
General GE
Scheduled Caste SC
Scheduled Tribe ST
Other Backward Classes OBC

Note:
Until the Government of India orders are received, OBC category candidates will be treated as general category candidates.

Item 3. Sub-category

If you also belong to PD (as explained in section 5.2) and/or DS (as explained in section 6) category, darken the appropriate bubble(s). If you do not belong to either PD or DS category, please do not darken any of the bubbles.

Item 4. Prior Admission to IITs, IT-BHU, Varanasi, and ISMU, Dhanbad

If you have previously qualified in JEE and taken admission at any IIT, IT-BHU, Varanasi, or ISMU, Dhanbad, by paying the full fees, darken the bubble marked ‘yes’. Otherwise darken the bubble marked ‘no’.

Item 5. Gender

Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 6. Nationality

Darken the appropriate bubble. Candidates holding either PIO (Person of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards, should darken the bubble corresponding to ‘foreign’.

Item 7. Question Paper Language

Question Papers will be provided to a candidate in either Hindi or English, according to his/her choice. This choice, once exercised, cannot be changed at any later stage. Darken the bubble corresponding to HINDI or ENGLISH, depending on whether you want the Question Papers in Hindi or ENGLISH respectively. If no option is exercised, Question Papers only in English will be provided.

Item 8. Date of Birth

Enter the date, month, and year of your birth as per the English calendar and as recorded in your class-X or equivalent examination certificate. Use numerals 01 to 31 for DATE, abbreviations JAN, FEB, etc., for MONTH, and the last two digits of the YEAR of birth. For example, if you were born on 6th March 1985, then the date should be entered as follows: 06 MAR 85. Darken the appropriate bubbles for the date, month, and year in each column.

Item 9. PINCODE of Permanent Place of Residence

Write PINCODE number in the space provided. Darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate numeral underneath each digit.

Item 10. Choice of Examination Centres

Appendix-I gives the list of the cities/towns where centres for the examination will be located. Select two different city codes from the same zone. Your first preference must be entered under choice-I and the second under choice-II. Then darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate numeral in each column (refer to the sample form).

A JEE centre may be discontinued owing to poor response, operational difficulties or any other reason. Candidates may not necessarily be allotted a particular city/town as JEE centre of their choice.

Item 11. Year of Passing 10th Class or Equivalent Examination

Indicate year of passing in 10th Class or equivalent examination and darken the bubbles corresponding to the appropriate numerals.

Item 12. Percentage of Marks in 10th Class or Equivalent Examination

Write the actual percentage of aggregate marks obtained in 10th Class or equivalent examination, if it is a board examination. Otherwise leave it blank. Write only the integer part of the percentage of marks. For example, 65.89 or 65.3 should be written as 65. Darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate numeral underneath each entry.

Item 13. Year of Qualifying Examination

Those candidates who have passed 10+2 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2007, satisfying the eligibility criteria (detailed in section 7.2), should darken the appropriate bubble.

Those who are appearing for their 10+2 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2008, should darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 14. Percentage of Marks in Qualifying Examination

Write the actual percentage of aggregate marks obtained in the 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination, if the results are available. Otherwise leave it blank.

Write only the integer part of the percentage of marks. For example, 89.99 or 89.2 should be written as 89. Darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate numeral underneath each entry.

Item 15. Complete Mailing Address

Write the complete postal address to which any communication is to be sent from December 2007 to July 2008. The address must include your name, phone number, c/o name (if required), and other details, including the PINCODE. Indicate mobile number/land-line number with the STD code, and e-mail address. Please note that this block will be machine scanned, and, therefore, it should be written very clearly in black ink only. Your address must not overflow this box.

Item 16. Photograph

Please write your name and application number on the reverse side of a recent good quality colour photograph and paste (do not staple) in the box provided. .Photograph should be taken with white background preferably in dark-coloured clothes. The approximate size of the photograph should be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (taken not more than two months earlier). It is expected that the candidate will have the same appearance at the time of examination and counselling as in this photograph. In case your appearance changes, you are required to bring two new photographs at the time of examination. Do not sign on the photograph and do not get it attested.

Note: Photograph must not be larger than the space provided in the box for pasting it. Stamp sized or black and white photographs are not acceptable.

Item 17. Signature

Put your usual signature in black ink within the box provided. Your signature must not overflow or touch the border of the box provided. Your signature establishes your identity. Hence, do not merely write your name in capital letters. This may lead to rejection of your application.

Item 18. Name of one Parent/Guardian

Write the name of one parent or guardian exactly as in your 10th class or equivalent certificate. Write the name of your father if no name is given in the 10th class certificate. Write a single letter in each box. Leave one and only one blank box between consecutive words of the name. Darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate alphabet underneath each letter of the name. If the name has several initials, leave one blank after each of them. If the name of the parent/guardian requires more than 34 boxes, darken the bubble marked * in the 35th column of the first row.

Item 19. Relationship

Indicate your relationship with the parent/guardian named in item 18 by darkening the appropriate bubble.

Item 20. Board of Qualifying Examination

Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 21. Attempt at JEE
Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 22. Type of Preparation

If you are preparing for JEE-2008 essentially on your own, darken the bubble against SELF-STUDY. Else, darken the OTHER bubble.

Item 23. Counselling

Verification of records, etc., will be done during counselling in respective zonal IITs, from where the candidate received his/her admit card for JEE-2008. In addition, counselling will also be held at IT-BHU for Roorkee zone candidates only, and at ISMU, Dhanbad, for Kharagpur Zone candidates only. The candidates in Roorkee and Kharagpur zones, who would like to be counselled at these institutions, should darken the appropriate bubble. All others (including candidates from the Roorkee and Kharagpur zones), who would like to be counselled at the respective IITs, should leave this space blank.

Item 24. Place of Schooling for Class 10th or equivalent

Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 25. PINCODE of Address for Communication
Write the PINCODE number in the space provided. Darken the bubble corresponding to the appropriate numeral underneath each digit.


Item 26. Mobile/Phone Number
Write your phone number with STD code or mobile phone number, if there is any, on which you can be contacted or a message can be left for you. Darken the bubbles corresponding to the appropriate numerals below the phone/mobile number.

Item 27. Mother Tongue

Use the language codes as given below to darken the bubbles corresponding to the appropriate numerals in this item.

Assamese 01 Bengali 02 English 03
Gujarati 04 Hindi 05 Kannada 06
Kashmiri 07 Malyalam 08 Marathi 09
Oriya 10 Punjabi 11 Sanskrit 12
Sindhi 13 Tamil 14 Telugu 15
Urdu 16 Others 17

Item 28. Parents’ Educational Background

Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 29. Parent’s/Guardian’s Occupation

Darken the appropriate bubble.

Item 30. Parents’/Guardian’s Total Annual Income

Darken the appropriate bubble. In case both parents are employed, the combined annual income is to be indicated.

Item 31. Declaration by the Candidate

The candidate must sign the declaration. The place and date should also be entered. The two signatures, the one below this declaration and the one in the box below your photograph, should be identical. Applications without signatures or with different signatures at the two places will be treated as incomplete and rejected. The declaration by the candidate must be countersigned by Parent/Guardian. Write the name of Parent/Guardian in the space provided.

OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO APPLICATION FORM

16.1 Acknowledgement Card

One printed acknowledgement card is enclosed with each application form. Write your application number in the space provided. Also write your name and complete postal address in CAPITAL LETTERS with the PINCODE in the appropriate place. The institute that receives your completed application will post the Acknowledgement Card on receipt of your application. Discrepancies in your application, if any, will be indicated on the Acknowledgement Card at appropriate place. Do not staple the Acknowledgement Card with the application form. Do not affix any postage stamp.

16.2 10th Class or Equivalent Examination Pass Certificates

Enclose a duly attested copy of your 10th Class, or Equivalent Examination Pass Certificate along with the Application Form. Do not staple them with the Application Form.

16.3 Where and How to Send Your Completed Application Form

Duly completed Application Form should be refolded only along the original fold and inserted in the envelope supplied. You should not staple or paste together the Application Form, the attested copy of the 10th Class Pass, or Equivalent Examination Certificate, and the Acknowledgement Card.

Please refer to Appendix-I carefully to identify the appropriate institute to which you should send your completed application. It should be sent to the IIT located in the zone where you wish to appear for the examination (irrespective of the institute from where you have obtained the application form).

For example, if your choices for the examination centres are Faridabad and Shimla, then you should send your completed Application Form, with the necessary documents, to the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Please note that both of your choices of examination centres must belong to the same IIT zone.

The envelope containing the Application Form and the Acknowledgement Card must be sent by Registered Post/Speed Post only. You are advised not to send your application through any private courier service. You may also submit your completed application in person at the JEE office of the IIT concerned.

You are advised to see the checklist given on inside front cover of this brochure before mailing the application. The addresses of the IITs are given on the back cover of this brochure.

The allotment of the institute and the course that may ultimately be offered to you is in no way influenced by your choice of examination centres and the IIT zone. It depends only on your All India Rank (AIR) and on the choices of courses and institutes exercised by you at the time of counselling.

16.4 Deadline for Receipt of the Completed Application Form

The last date for receipt of the completed application at the IITs is 17:00 hours on January 4, 2008. Any application received after this date will not be accepted. Any delay in receiving the application material by the candidate will not be considered as a valid reason for the late submission of the completed application after the deadline. The institute will not accept responsibility for any postal delay or irregularity or loss during postal transit.

16.5 Proof of Sending the Completed Application

No claim of submission of the application will be entertained unless the Acknowledgement Card supports it. No correspondence with regard to the application, eligibility, and Admit Card will be entertained unless the application number is quoted. If the Acknowledgement Card does not reach you by January 28, 2008, you must check with the JEE Office, where your application was sent to. Telephone numbers are given on the back cover of this brochure. (Refer to Appendix-III)

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