JEE Main Exam

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JEE Main Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria laid down by the NTA. The eligibility criteria ensures that only deserving candidates will be allowed to take the exam. Candidates should also know that the criteria for this exam may change from year to year.

Eligibility for this exam is based on:

• General Eligibility
• Paper-wise Eligibility
• Reservation Criteria

General Eligibility:

• There is no age limit for aspirants to this exam.
• Students should have cleared the Class XII exam either in the current year, or upto two years ago. 
• Students appearing for the Class XII exam in the current year are also eligible.
• Those students who studied English, a vocational subject, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class XII are eligible to take this exam.
• Candidates should have secured at least 75% in the Class XII exam. For the B. Arch exam, students should secure a minimum of 50% in Class XII.

Paper-wise Eligibility:

• To appear for the B.E. or B.Tech, exam, aspirants should pass the Class XII exam with  Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one subject from Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects.
• Students should pass Class XII with 75% marks. For SC/ST students, the cutoff is 65%.
• For the B. Arch. entrance exam, candidates should secure 50%. 
• Students should pass Class XII exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths or 10+3 Diploma with maths.
• For B. Planning, students should pass the Class XII exam with Maths.

Reservation Criteria:

• Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer have a 27% reservation.
• SCs get 15% reservation.
• STs get 7.5% reservation.
• Persons with 40% or more disability gets a 3% horizontal reservation.
• Female Category (Supernumerary) only in NITs gets 8%-14% reservation.
• EWS (Supernumerary) gets 10% reservation.

Reservations for NITs, IITs and GFTIs are decided according to the central list, not state.

JEE Main Exam Application Process

The National Testing Agency (NTA) concludes the JEE Main exam registration. The authorities update the JEE Main application form link on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Now, students are able to apply for both sessions during the JEE Main session 1 registration. To be eligible for the JEE exam, candidates must complete their registration, fill the form, upload their documents and pay the JEE Main application fees. Candidates will need to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the NTA JEE Mains exam.

Steps to Register for JEE Main Application

Given below are the steps to register for the JEE Main Application:

Step #1:

Fill up the JEE Main 2024 application form.

Step #2:

Upload your documents, passport-size photo, and signature.

Step #3:

Pay the JEE Mains 2024 registration fee.

Step #4:

Print the JEE Main Exam confirmation page.

Documents Required for Registration

The documents required for candidates to register for the JEE Main exam are:

• Recent passport-size photo
• Registered mobile number and email ID 
• Signature of the candidate
• Valid ID proof details 
• Date of birth proof 
• Class XII mark sheet 
• Caste certificate (If applicable) 
• Debit/Credit card, net banking details for JEE Main application fee payment

Steps to Fill JEE Main Application Form

Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill the JEE Main Application Form:

Step #1:

The first step is to register for the JEE Main exam. For this, candidates must visit the official website of the JEE Main Exam and fill out the application form. Candidates will need to enter their details such as name, father’s name, mother’s name, address, gender, and other details. Once completed and submitted, the candidate will be mailed and texted the JEE Main application number to the registered email ID and mobile number provided. 

Step #2:

Next, candidates must visit the official website of JEE Main and log in using the allotted credentials. This will enable candidates to apply for  Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both. While filling the form, candidates will need to enter four exam centres of their suitability, along with their academic details and other details asked. 

Step #3:

At this stage, candidates must upload scanned images of their documents, and their photos and signatures. This completes the application process.

Application Fee

The application fees for the JEE Main 2024 exam differ for Indian and international applicants. General/EWS/OBC-NCL male candidates are required to pay INR 1000, while female candidates need to pay INR 800. SC, ST, PwD, or transgender candidates intending to appear for the exam are charged INR 500.

What To Do If You Forget the Password or JEE Main Exam Application Number

It is a common occurrence for students to forget their password or their JEE Main Exam application number. To help students in distress, the NTA has come up with a tool that helps candidates recover their forgotten password and application number quickly. These credentials are necessary for candidates taking the JEE Main exam as they need them to download their hall tickets.

Candidates can use the “Forgot Password” or “Forgot Application Number” options for recovery of the same on the JEE Main official website. Apart from this, there is also a step-by-step method of recovering forgotten password and application number.

How to Recover Forgotten JEE Main Exam Application Number

Step #1:

Visit the JEE Main website.

Step #2:

Click the link to open the login page. 

Step #3:

Click “I can’t access my account.” 

Step #4:

Select “I can’t remember my application number.”

Step #5:

Now, enter the following details:

• Name of Candidate
• Name of Mother
• Name of Father 
• Birthdate
• State
• (Captcha) security PIN

Step #6:

Hit Submit. The candidate’s application number will be displayed on the screen.

JEE Main exam candidates can easily recover their exam passwords by following the step-by-step method shown below:

Step #1: 

Visit the official website of JEE Main, jeemain.nta.ac.in. 

Step #2:

On the Home page, click “Contact.”

Step #3:

Go to the login page, and click “Forgot Password.” Candidates can reset their passwords or application numbers by following this process:

Step #4:

The candidate should reset the link via email, security question and answer, and verification code to the registered mobile number via SMS.

Step #5:

The candidate should pick the best option and continue to follow on-screen instructions.

Step #6:

Enter personal information such as date of birth, or registered mobilt number for proof of identity.

Step #7:

After validation of identity, the candidate will be asked to set a new password.

Step #8:

The candidate should set a strong, unique and memorable password. It should not be easy to figure out.

Step #9:

Verify the new password by entering it twice into the system.

Step #10:

The JEE Main exam account is now accessible for the candidate.

Here are the leading JEE Main exam preparation tips that students can benefit from:

• Use the JEE Main syllabus for the current year and be thorough in all the topics
• Be very familiar with the NTA JEE Main exam pattern 
• Prepare a study plan for yourself and stick to it
• Complete studying the NCERT books first
• Refer to important books and topics of all subjects, as recommended by toppers and experts 
• Prepare short notes while studying and refer to them when doing last minute studies
• Practice solving the previous years’ papers and clear any doubts you might have
• Manage your time well
• Study on your own, not in a group
• After completing each test, revise and analyse 
• Be curious to learn more
• To get a feel of the actual exam environment, attempt the NTA JEE Main mock test
• Acquaint yourself with the strategies of the toppers by checking out the JEE Main Topper Tips
• Read the exam analysis of the past years and familiarise yourself with the importance given to each topic.
• Keep revising the topics and subjects so that you don’t forget anything 
• Take small breaks to avoid mental exhaustion and monotony
• Maintain a positive attitude, be confident and refrain from comparing yourself with others 
• Keep physically fit and healthy.

JEE Main Exam Pattern For All Papers

JEE Main Exam Pattern for B.Tech/B.E. (Paper 1)

The JEE Main exam Paper 1 is of three hours duration, and four hours for PwD candidates. This is an online exam and the paper is divided into two sections for each subject:

Section A: MCQs

Section A comprises 25 questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. All questions must be answered.

Section B: Numerical Questions

Section B consists of 10 questions from each subject. Candidates need answer any five question

Here are the details of the JEE Main exam pattern:

JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main Paper 2 exam pattern is important for students as they can familiarise themselves with the types of questions to expect, the marking scheme, language, mode of exam, and more.

This paper is separate for B.Arch applicants and B.Plan candidates. Though both have Aptitude and Maths in common, B.Arch students must compulsorily take the drawing test while the B.Plan applicants must answer the questions on planning.

The exam pattern of the JEE Main exam is given below.

Paper 2 Question Paper Details

JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2B) - B.Plan

JEE Main Admit Card

The Admit Card link for the JEE Main session 2 is activated and can be obtained from jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates can obtain their hall tickets by using their application numbers and date of birth.

The JEE Mains Admit Card is mandatory for candidates to carry to the exam centtre. Through the Admit Card, students can derive their exam date, timing of exam, allotted centre, and other instructions. Candidates must keep their hall tickets safe even after completing the entrance exam.

Steps to Fill JEE Main Application Form

Candidates can download the JEE Main hall ticket by following these steps:

Step #1:

Visit the official website of JEE Main exam, jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Step #2:

Click the link to access the JEE Main Admit Card.

Step #3:

Enter the application number and date of birth and click Submit. 

Step #4:

The candidate’s hall ticket will show up on the screen. 

Step #5:

Check the details and print the Admit Card for future use.

Details Mentioned On the JEE Main Admit Card

Candidates can find the following details in their Admit Cards:

• Name of Candidate
• Father's Name
• Parent's signature
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• State of Eligibility
• JEE Main Exam Date and Time (Shift)
• JEE Main Roll Number
• JEE Main Application Number
• Paper for which appearing
• JEE Main Exam Centre Name and Address
• Photograph and Signature of Candidate

Things to Carry for JEE Main Exam

Candidates are permitted to carry the following items to the JEE Main exam hall:

• IIT JEE Admit Card and Self-Declaration downloaded from the NTA website and printed on A4 sheet and correctly filled in
• A transparent ball point pen
• A valid photo id proof
• A passport-size photo, similar to the one in the application form
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)

What Not to Carry Into the Exam Hall

• No luggage will be allowed in the exam hall.
• The authorities will not be responsible for any loss of property or personal belongings from the premises.
• Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam hall with calculators, written material, slide rules, mobile phones, or any other electronic device.
• If a candidate is found to possess any of the above items, his candidature will be cancelled.

Exam day Guidelines

Candidates must read and comply with the exam day guidelines of the JEE Main exam during the examination:

• Candidates must possess the JEE Main exam Admit Card and a valid ID proof to take the exam. 
• Take care to reach the centre at least an hour before the time mentioned. Candidates entering after the mentioned time will not be allowed to take the exam. 
• Applicants cannot enter or leave the JEE Main exam center before or after the gate closes.
• Candidates must follow the dress code. They should wear light, simple clothes on exam day.
• Each candidate will be give scribble paper in the exam hall. So, they need not carry any paper with them to the centre.
• PwD candidates should carry PwD certificates issued by a competent authority.

Unable to Download JEE Main Admit Card - What To Do?

If candidates are unable to download their Admit Cards, they should call the JEE Main helpline number at 0120 6895200 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Alternatively, they can send an email to jeemain-nta@nic.in, quoting their NTA JEE Mains application number and confirmation page.

IIT JEE Self-Declaration Form

In the light of the COVID-19 situation, the NTA issued a self-declaration form for students to disclose their health and travel information. Candidates are required to furnish the following details in the NTA self-declaration form:

• Flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days- Fever, cough, breathlessness, sore throat, runny nose, bodyache, etc.
• Whether the candidate has been in close physical contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
• Travel history in the last 14 days prior to arriving at the centre.

JEE Main Examination Centers

Candidates who want to check if they have been allotted the centre of their choice may visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. If you have not been allotted your choice of centre, you can check the one most convenient to you.

Documents Required To Sit for JEE Main Exam

To be admitted into the exam hall, candidates must possess the following documents:

• JEE Main Admit Card
• A valid photo ID–either a passport, driving license, or school or college ID card
• One passport-size photo
• A copy of the relevant PwD certificate in the prescribed format for students of this category

JEE Main Answer Key

The link to access the JEE Main Answer Key and response sheet for the year can be obtained from JEE Main’s official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. To acquire this answer key, candidates must log in to the main portal of JEE Main using their application number and date of birth.

Steps to Download the JEE Main Answer Key

Given below are the steps to download the JEE Main Answer Key:

Step #1:

Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Step #2:

Click the download link of the JEE Main Answer Key. 

Step #3:

Enter the JEE Main application number and date of birth/password. Click the login button. 

Step #4:

The required answer key of JEE Main of the current year will be displayed on the screen. 

Step #5:

Cross check that the IDs with the JEE Mains question paper provided on the screen. 

Step #6:

Print out the document using the JEE Main response sheet. Calculate probable marks.

How to Check Answer Key with Questions

To dispute the answer key of JEE Main exam, candidates need to be familiar with the question IDs. NTA only releases answer options alongside question IDs, not the actual questions. Therefore, candidates must download the JEE Main question paper to obtain all the question IDs.

Subsequently, they should compare these question IDs with the JEE Main provisional answer key of the current year. If any inconsistencies arise, candidates should make a note of the NTA JEE Main question ID and the corresponding answer ID for reference.

Challenging the JEE Main Answer Key

The authorities provide candidates with two days to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key each year. For this, candidates are required to pay a processing fee of INR 200 per question.

If the authorities accept the candidate’s challenge, this processing fee is retunded to the candidate. After considering the candidate’s objections, JEE Main releases the final answer key for the current year.

Steps to Challenge the JEE Main Answer Key

Given below are the steps candidates can use to challenge the JEE Main Answer Key:

Step #1:

Go to  JEE Main’s official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Step #2:

Click the “Challenge Answer Key" link visible on the screen. 

Step #3:

Spot the question to be challenged and click the correct answer ID option. 

Step #4:

Click Save and make an online payment of INR 200 for the challenged question.

JEE Main Response Sheet

The current year’s answer key and JEE Main response sheet can be accessed on the official JEE Main website. These response sheets include candidates’ answers written at the exam. Candidates have the option to review their responses and raise any objections they may have regarding the official answer key by submitting their request to the NTA.

JEE Main Result

To download the JEE Main B. Arch exam, candidates must provide their JEE application number and date of birth. By using the JEE Main scorecard, candidates can check the scores of each subject, the total NTA scores, All-India Rank, personal details, and many more details.

NTA uses a process called normalization to ensure that the JEE Main results are universally fair, irrespective of the exam shift they took.

Steps to Download the JEE Main Exam Results

Follow the below-given steps to download the JEE Main exam results.

Step #1:

Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Step #2:

Click the link to download the JEE Mains results.

Step #3:

Enter the date of birth and application number and click Submit. 

Step #4:

Check the details mentioned in the JEE Main scorecard.

Step #5:

Download the results score card and print out a copy.

JEE Main Exam Results: Details Mentioned

Here are the details of the results of the JEE Main exam of the current year:

• Name of the candidate
• Date of birth
• Roll number
• Names of the candidate’s parents
• State eligibility code
• Category and nationality
• Subject-wise NTA JEE Main scores
• Total NTA scores obtained in the first attempt

Scores of the JEE Main exam of single or multiple attempts are available along with the rank allotted, based on the better of both scores.

Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains Paper 1

The National Testing Agency will release rank list for JEE Main 2024 along with the NTA April result. The scorecard of JEE Main 2024 mentioned the category and gender-wise JEE Main rank list. The authorities follow a tie-breaking rule in case two or more candidates receive the same marks. 

After the NTA releases the rank list for the JEE Mains exam Paper 1, a scorecard of the rankers is listed along with their genders and categories. In case of a tie, the tie-breaking rule is implemented.

How Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains Paper 1 Is Resolved

Candidates who score an equal number in the JEE  Main Paper 1 is done as follows: 

• NTA score in Maths
• NTA score in Physics
• NTA score in Chemistry
• Those candidates who score a lesser ratio of negative to positive responses will be given a higher rank. 
• The older candidate 
• Application Number in ascending order

Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains Paper 2

Candidates having an equal score in the JEE  Main Paper 2 will be resolved as given below:

• NTA score obtained in Maths
• NTA score obtained in Aptitude Test
• NTA score obtained in Drawing Test
• Candidates having fewer negative responses than positive will be given a higher JEE Main rank 
• Older in age
• Application Number in ascending order

JEE Main Counselling

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts JEE Main counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who clear the exam must register for counselling via JoSAA. It conducts six general rounds and two mock rounds. To participate, applicants must register and fill their choices. Seat allocation is done on the basis of applicant numbers, available seats, and candidate ranks.

JEE Main Counselling and Choice Filling Process

Candidates have to follow the below mentioned steps for JEE Main 2024 counselling and choice-filling process:

Step #1:

Visit JoSAA’s official website, josaa.nic.in.

Step #2:

Click on the JoSAA counselling registration link.

Step #3:

Enter the JEE Main application number and password on the candidate login page.

Step #4:

After registration, the candidate will find his details on the screen. 

Step #5:

Check details and complete registration.

Step #6:

Now, candidates must fill in their choices of college and course. 

Step #7:

Candidates are allowed to fill in as many choices as desired. 

Step #8:

After choice filling, candidates must lock their filled choices before the last date. JoSAA seat allotment will appear on the official website round-wise.  

After completion of the last round, candidates must report to the institutes and complete any remaining admission formalities. This includes paying the remaining fees and submitting the required documents to the chosen institute.

JEE Main Participating Institutions 

Candidates are allowed to apply for 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and 33 GFTIs based on JEE Main exam ranks. Successful candidates can check the entire list of the NTA JEE Main participating institutes online.

Documents Required for JEE Main Counselling

Given below is a list of documents candidates will need to show at the counselling session:

• JEE Main admit card
• A valid photo ID–either passport, driving license, or school or college ID card
• One passport-size photo
• PwD certificate in the prescribed format for PwD category candidates