JEE Main and JEE Advanced coaching in Malad East
Our JEE programme is a two-year classroom course for Class 11 and 12 science students taking Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, preparing for JEE Main and JEE Advanced with MHT-CET (PCM) preparation built in. Classes run at our centre in Malad East, Mumbai, with Daily Practice Problems after every lecture and a test every Sunday.
Who it is for
- Students entering Class 11 science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Students aiming for the IITs through JEE Advanced, and for NITs, IIITs and other institutes through JEE Main.
- Students who also want a seat in Maharashtra through MHT-CET (PCM).
What the programme covers
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
- MHT-CET (PCM) pattern practice, with an MHT-CET test on the second Sunday.
- Class 12 boards preparation and a test series in Phase 6 (November to January).
- JEE Advanced and MHT-CET preparation in Phase 7 (February to June).
Programme details
- Duration
- Two years
- Exams covered
- JEE Main, JEE Advanced and MHT-CET (PCM), alongside Class 12 boards
- Tests
- Daily Class Tests and Sunday tests in the JEE Main, JEE Advanced and MHT-CET pattern
JEE Main exam pattern
A computer-based engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency, held in two sessions, in January and April.
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Sessions
- Two, in January and April (2026 dates)
- Mode
- Computer-based
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. NTA publishes the detailed syllabus.
- Marking
- +4 for a correct answer and minus 1 for a wrong answer, in both sections
- Eligibility
- Class 12 or equivalent passed in the previous two years, or appearing in the exam year. No age limit.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) | 100 |
| Physics | 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
| Institute type | Number |
|---|---|
| National Institutes of Technology (NITs) | 31 |
| Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur | 1 |
| Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) | 26 |
| Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) | 56 |
- Admission to the 23 IITs is through JEE Advanced, for which JEE Main Paper 1 is the qualifying exam.
Official source: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Last checked: 17 October 2026. Exam patterns can change every year. The official information bulletin always takes precedence.
JEE Advanced exam pattern
The exam for admission to the 23 IITs: two compulsory computer-based papers, each covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Papers
- Two compulsory papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Duration
- 3 hours each (4 hours for eligible PwD candidates)
- Mode
- Computer-based
- Medium
- English and Hindi
- Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in both papers
- 2026 exam
- Organised by IIT Roorkee on 17 May 2026. Paper 1 ran 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Paper 2 ran 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, each for 180 marks.
- Marking
- Partial marking in multiple-correct questions; negative marking for some sections.
- The pattern is not announced in advance and changes every year.
Official source: jeeadv.ac.in. Last checked: 17 October 2026. Exam patterns can change every year. The official information bulletin always takes precedence.
MHT-CET exam pattern
Maharashtra's computer-based entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and related professional courses, based on the state's Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
- Syllabus
- Maharashtra SCERT syllabus for Std XI and Std XII
- Weightage
- About 20% Std XI and 80% Std XII
- Negative marking
- None
- Questions
- Mainly application-based MCQs with 4 options. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are set at the JEE Main level, Biology at the NEET level.
- Mode
- Computer-based, in two groups, PCM and PCB. Candidates can take either or both.
- Attempts
- In 2026, candidates could choose one or two attempts for each group
- Used for
- Admission to first-year engineering and technology, pharmacy, B.Planning and related courses in Maharashtra
MHT-CET PCM group (180 minutes)
Physics and Chemistry (Paper II)
- Questions
- 50 + 50, 1 mark each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- First 90 minutes
Mathematics (Paper I)
- Questions
- 50, 2 marks each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- Next 90 minutes
Total
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 200
- Time
- 180 minutes
Official source: cetcell.mahacet.org. Last checked: 17 October 2026. Exam patterns can change every year. The official information bulletin always takes precedence.
How students are tested
A short test before lectures and a weekly test every Sunday.
Daily Class Test (DCT)
A short test of about 10 questions, held in class for about 10 minutes before the lecture, to check preparation regularly.
Sunday Weekly Test (WT)
Weekly tests follow the pattern of the exam each student is preparing for, to check preparation and test strategy every week.
| Week | Engineering |
|---|---|
| First Sunday | JEE Main test |
| Second Sunday | MHT-CET test |
| Third Sunday | JEE Main test |
| Fourth Sunday | JEE Advanced test |
DCTs and WTs are designed to be challenging and to test conceptual understanding.
Study material provided
Daily Practice Problems (DPP)
After every lecture, as practice or assignment sheets, with MCQs from 3 to 4 widely used books and publications (Marvel, Universal Self Scorer, MTG).
Internal module (printed booklet)
Chapter-wise questions with synopsis and MCQs, with past year questions (PYQs).
Reference material
Books and notes for extra practice beyond the main material.
Academic planner
How the two years are organised, phase by phase, for engineering students.
Phase 1: Bridge course
April to May
- Engineering
- 3 working days + 1 test day. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Phase 2: 20% portion completion
June to Diwali
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 3: 50% portion completion
November to February
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 4: 70% portion completion
April to May
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 5: 100% portion completion
June to October
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 6
November to January
- Engineering
- Boards + test series
Phase 7
February to June
- Engineering
- JEE Advanced + MHT-CET
Frequently asked questions
Does the JEE programme also prepare students for MHT-CET?
Yes. The engineering weekly test plan includes an MHT-CET test on the second Sunday, and Phase 7 of the academic planner (February to June) covers JEE Advanced and MHT-CET.
How are JEE students tested?
A Daily Class Test of about 10 questions is held for about 10 minutes before the lecture. On Sundays there is a JEE Main test on the first and third Sundays, an MHT-CET test on the second Sunday and a JEE Advanced test on the fourth Sunday.
Are Class 12 boards covered?
Yes. Phase 6 of the programme, from November to January, is for boards and a test series.
When does the programme start?
It starts with a bridge course in Phase 1, from April to May, with 3 working days and 1 test day in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
What study material is included?
Daily Practice Problems after every lecture, a printed chapter-wise module with synopsis, MCQs and past year questions, and reference books and notes for extra practice. See the study material.
Enquire about admission
Send us your details and we will call you back, or visit the centre or write to us.
Visit or contact us
- Address
- Shubh Laxmi Shopping Centre, Next to Modern Dairy, Rani Sati Marg, Malad (E), Mumbai 400097
- @Meritedgejeeneet
Grievances
Write to meritedgejeeneet@gmail.com. We acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and aim to resolve them within 30 days.
Other programmes
Also preparing for MHT-CET?
MHT-CET (PCM), as part of the engineering programme.
See the MHT-CET programmeTaking Biology instead of Mathematics?
NEET (UG), alongside Class 12 boards.
See the NEET programme