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\nWhen you plan to get into the top educational institutes in the country, like the CFTIs, NITs, and IITs; JEE is the gateway to success that you turn to. Every year, over seven lakh applicants sit for this examination to gain entry to a good college, and smooth out the path to their future. With each passing year, there is more study material and online help being available for the exams. Also, the exam has changed remarkably in its type and pattern in all these years. So, let\u2019s look at a few interesting facts about JEE exams.<\/p>\n

1. One of the most difficult examinations<\/h4>\n

Held as one of the toughest exams in the world, it\u2019s the hardest one to crack in the country. However, do not let that scare you off because there is nothing that you cannot achieve if your <\/span>JEE Advanced preparation<\/b><\/a> is right. In fact, it gives you another reason to be proud when you pass the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides, there are online classes nowadays that you can opt for to supplement your preparation. You will not even have to travel anywhere to get your coaching. To add to that, there are videos on Extramarks YouTube channel to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. IIT Kharagpur: The place where it all started<\/h4>\n

The oldest IIT (Kharagpur) had started admitting students depending on the academic performance. Then, IIT JEE came about in 1960 as the common exam to admit students in different IITs. This exam was previously known as the Common Entrance Examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. English used to be a part of the exam<\/h4>\n

Earlier <\/span>IIT preparation<\/b>s also included studying English. Back then, English used to be a part of the IIT examination. It had objective and subjective questions. However, in 1988, English was no longer a part of the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. How AIEEE became JEE Mains<\/b><\/h4>\n

In 2002, AIEEE first came into existence. It was an exam that was introduced to admit students in different NITs in the country. Although it isn\u2019t as difficult as the <\/span>JEE advanced preparation<\/b>, the AIEEE was also equally popular. However, demands were raised to streamline the exam structure in the country because of the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n