Quill Zone: student admission questions

JEE Main has 90 questions total, split across physics, chemistry, and mathematics, with 30 questions in each subject. You can choose to answer all 90 or pick 75, since there's a choice built into the exam structure now.

Most entrance exams have moved online now, but a few like BITSAT and some state exams still offer offline options. JEE Main and WBJEE are both computer-based. Check the official exam websites closer to your test date to confirm the format.

JEE Main is the big one, it runs twice a year, in January and April. Most other engineering entrance exams like WBJEE, OJEE, and KCET are single-attempt tests held once a year, so JEE Main gives you more chances to improve your score.

JEE Main 2027 is still open for applications until November 27, 2026. That's the main engineering entrance exam in India.

Yes, absolutely. You can take a drop year and apply for JEE Main whenever you're ready. Many students do this to prepare better. Just make sure you meet the eligibility requirements when you apply.

JEE Main 2027 registration is open until November 27, 2026. NEET UG 2027 will open for applications on February 8, 2027. Both are worth exploring depending on whether you're leaning medical or engineering.

CUET UG is open to students from any stream, PCM, PCB, or humanities. It lets you explore a wide range of programs depending on what interests you. You also have JEE Main for engineering and can take CUET for other options too.

Physics and Chemistry are core subjects for JEE Main and JEE Advanced if you're going for engineering. They're also needed for NEET UG if you want to explore medical, and some programs through CUET UG might ask for them too.

With PCB you've got solid options beyond medicine. You can take JEE Main for engineering or CUET UG for any degree program you're interested in, like science, commerce, or humanities.