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What is JEE Main and why is it conducted?

Basic introduction and purpose of JEE Main.

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JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is a national-level engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs in India. The exam is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main serves two primary purposes: first, it is used for admission to undergraduate programs such as B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch., and B.Planning in institutions like NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Second, it acts as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Every year, millions of students appear for JEE Main, making it one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in India.
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