What is the purpose of the ‘new’ keyword in Java?

In Java, the new keyword is used to create an object (instance) of a class.
When new is used:

• Memory is allocated for the object.

• The constructor of the class is called.

• A new object instance is created.

Example

class Student {
    int id;
}

public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Student s = new Student();
    }
}

Here, new Student() creates a new object of the Student class.