JEE Main 2021 Registration, Application Dates, Fees and Process
Content Curator updated | Updated On - Oct 12, 2020
According to the Director of IIT Delhi, Prof. Ramgopal Rao, JEE Main 2021 exam dates for January session can be delayed by a month. Earlier, NTA Director-General Vineet Joshi conveyed that JEE Main 2021 exam dates will also be impacted by the reopening of school and board examination schedule.
NTA is expected to start the registration process for JEE Main 2021 in October 2020. Over 11 lakh students are likely to take the JEE Main 2021 examination. The registration portal will available for about 1 month. The candidates must complete their registration as early as possible and not wait for the last date. JEE Main 2021 is likely to be scheduled in the 2nd week of January 2021.
This is because of the delay in start of the academic session of 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. JEE Main 2020 April session was also delayed and the exam was conducted between September 1-6, 2020.
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Table of Contents
- JEE Main 2021 Important Dates
- Can JEE Main 2021 January session be delayed?
- JEE Main 2021 Eligibility
- JEE Main 2021 Documents Required
- JEE Main 2021 Reservation Criteria
- JEE Main 2021 Application Process
- JEE Main 2021 Application Fee
- JEE Main 2021 Form Correction
- JEE Main 2020 Statistics
- JEE Main 2021 FAQs
JEE Main 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
|---|---|
| Mode of Conduction | Computed Based Test (Pen and paper based for Drawing section in B.Arch) |
| Duration | 3 hours (3.5 hours for both – B.Arch and B. Planning) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (January and April sessions) |
| Total Registrants for April/September 2020 session | 8,58,273 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Papers | 3 – B.E/B.Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning |
| Total Marks | B.E/B.Tech – 300; B.Arch – 400; B. Planning- 400 |
| Total Questions | B.E/B.Tech – 75; B.Arch – 77; B. Planning- 100 |
| Marking Scheme |
4 for each correct response; |
| Medium of paper |
English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) |
| Helpline | 0120- 6895200 |
JEE Main 2021 Registration Dates
JEE Main 2021 Important Dates (Tentative)
National Testing Agency or NTA conducts JEE Main twice a year for admissions to courses such as B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch and B.Planning at various engineering colleges in India. The 1st phase of the exam is conducted in January while the second in April. Check JEE Main Participating Institutions
Generally, for the JEE Main January session, the registration process starts around the 1st week of September and for the latter session, the registration begins around the 1st week of February. However, JEE Main 2021 Registration has seen a bit delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The table below shows the tentative JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates for both the sessions (January and April):
| Event | January Session | April Session |
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| JEE Main 2021 Registration | 3rd week of October 2020 | 1st week of February 2021 |
| Last date for JEE Main 2021 Registration | 2nd week of November 2020 | 1st week of March 2021 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 2nd week of November 2020 | 2nd week of March 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 Form Correction | 3rd week of November 2020 | 2nd week of March 2021 |
| Issue of JEE Main 2021 Admit Card | 2nd week of December 2020 | 3rd week of March 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates | 2nd week of January 2021 |
2nd week of April 2021 |
Can JEE Main 2021 January session be delayed?
- JEE Main 2020 April session was postponed thrice before being conducted between September 1-6, 2020. Because of this reason, aspirants have doubts about JEE Main 2021 January session exam dates.
- According to the officials, JEE Main 2021 exam dates for January session would depend on the COVID-19 situations and also on the fact whether 12th Board exams would be postponed or not.
- If there is a delay in 12th board exams, JEE Main 2021 January session might definitely be postponed.
- However, NTA’s Director-General Vineet Joshi plans to conduct JEE Main 2021 January session on time.
- Also, Prof. Ramgopal Rao, Director of IIT Delhi, stated that planning another exam right after September will take some time and therefore JEE Main 2021 exam dates can be delayed by a month.
JEE Main 2021 Eligibility
JEE Main 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling JEE Main 2021 application form, it is of vital importance that a candidate checks his/her eligibility to be able to complete their registrations. This is because, in the case of ineligibility, NTA can cancel a candidates’ application at any stage.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit Criteria | There is no upper age limit |
| Maximum Number of Attempts | Maximum for 3 years consecutively; Candidates can sit for both January and April sessions, both of these will be counted as a single attempt. |
| Educational Qualification | Class 12th or equivalent exam; Min 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% in aggregate of the QE to sit for B. Planning Paper; Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational Subject for B.E/ B. Tech applicants; For B. Arch, candidates must have passed the Qualifying Examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination | Passed Class 12th or equivalent exam in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021; Candidates who passed Class 12th or QE in 2018 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not eligible |
Note: A minimum percentage of 75% is required for admissions to IITs, NITs, and CFTIs.
JEE Main 2021 Registrations: Documents Required
There are certain documents required at the time of JEE Main 2021 Registrations. The table below depicts those important documents:
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Requirements at the time of Registration |
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Valid Email ID and Mobile Number |
A computer with good Internet connectivity |
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A valid Debit/Credit card or Net Banking Account or UPI or PAYTM Service |
Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) |
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Class 10th certificate |
Class 12th mark sheet |
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Caste Certificate for SC or ST |
Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb) |
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Domicile Certificate |
Passport/ Aadhar Card/ Other Valid Photo ID Proof |
Check JEE Main 2021 Syllabus
JEE Main 2021 Reservation Criteria
Every year, a percentage of seats are reserved for the economically backward classes. According to the rules of the Government, 10% of the seats are reserved for EWS while the additional reservation is available for candidates belonging to OBC, SC/ST, and PwD category. Such candidates are also given special advantage under other important processes such as application, eligibility, seat allotment, etc.
Although there has been no official circular, JEE Main 2021 Reservation Criteria is expected to be similar to that of the previous years. The table below shows the percentage of seats reserved for JEE Main 2021.
| Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste(SC) | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes(ST) | 7.5 |
| Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer(OBC) | 27 |
| Person with Disabilities(PWD) | 5 |
| Economically Weaker Sections | 10 |
JEE Main 2021 Registration
JEE Main 2021 Application Process
JEE Main 2021 Application Form shall be made on the official website of NTA @jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration process can only be made on this website as NTA is solely responsible for conducting this examination throughout the country.
JEE Main 2021 Registration consists of five basic steps. The image below shows how you can fill JEE Main 2021 application form:
JEE Main 2021 Registration: Important Instructions
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The candidate must have a valid phone number and email id as all the details of the registration of the candidate will be sent on it.
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The candidates are advised to submit only one application form as multiple application forms will be subjected to rejection.
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The final application form will be accepted only after successful payment of the fee and the form will be invalid if the fee has not been paid.
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The candidates are advised to keep a print out of the application form and the fee acknowledgment receipt for future reference
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The uploaded photograph must contain the name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken.
Check JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2021 Registration Fee
JEE Main 2021 Application Fee
JEE Main 2021 application fee can be paid by the candidates using various modes of online payment such as Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, Online wallets(PayTM, Lazypay, PhonePe, PayU money etc). However, candidates can also pay the application fee using offline mode i.e. e-challan. The candidates are required to print a copy of the e-challan and deposit the challan with the required amount in any branch of State Bank of India.
Candidates must note that JEE Main 2021 Application Fee is non-refundable and once submitted will not be refunded in any circumstances. The application fees differ based on the category, gender, courses and papers, etc.
| Paper Type (Single/Multiple) | Exam Center Opted | General/ EWS/ OBC- NCL (Male) (in INR) | Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender (in INR) |
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| Single | India | 650 | 325 |
| B.E./B.Tech and B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech and B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch and B.Planning or B.Arch and B.Planning |
India | 1300 | 650 |
| Single | Outside India | 3000 | 1500 |
| B.E./B.Tech and B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech and B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch and B.Planning or B.Arch and B.Planning |
Outside India | 6000 | 3000 |
JEE Main 2021 Form Correction
JEE Main 2021 Form Correction
The JEE Main 2021 form correction window will be opened soon after the last date of form submission. The candidates who want to change their personal details, photo, signature, etc. can do so using the form correction window. The notification regarding the link will be available on the official website. The form correction portal will remain available from the 3rd week of November for the January session and 2nd week of March for the April session.
JEE Main 2020 Statistics
JEE Main 2020 Statistics
Check JEE Main 2021 Study Plan, Timetable, Best Books
JEE Main 2021 FAQs
JEE Main 2021 FAQs
Question: When will the link be active for JEE Main 2021 January session?
Ans. The JEE Main 2021 Registration schedule for the January session would soon be notified on the official website.
Question: Can I fill JEE Main 2021 application form in offline mode?
Ans. No, JEE Main 2020 application form will only be available online.
Question: Can I apply for both the JEE Main 2021 sessions?
Ans. Yes. A candidate can appear for both the JEE Main 2021 phases. Both the January and April sessions are counted as a single attempt.
Question: Are Class 12th appearing candidates eligible for JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Yes, all candidates who passed Class 12th or equivalent exam in 2019, 2020 or are appearing in 2021 are eligible for JEE Main 2021.
Question: Can I apply as a fresh applicant for JEE Main 2021 if I made mistakes in the 1st form?
Ans. No. Multiple JEE Main 2021 applications of one candidate are subjected to rejection of candidature. Candidates can use the JEE Main 2021 correction window to make the required changes in their JEE Main 2021 application.
Question: Will JEE Main 2021 Syllabus be reduced?
Ans. Yes, JEE Main 2021 Syllabus is most likely to get reduced. This is because, CBSE has announced a 30% reduction in syllabus and Rajasthan and UP boards are all set to announce the reduction in their syllabus for the academic session 2020-21. Any changes in JEE Main 2021 Syllabus would be notified to students well in time. Check JEE Main 20201 Syllabus.
Question: Who will conduct JEE Main 2021?
Ans. JEE Main is conducted by one of the seven zonal IITs under the guidance of Joint Admission Board (JAB). The administrator for JEE Main 2021 is expected to be IIT Kharagpur.
Question: Can JEE Main 2021 be postponed?
Ans. Aspirants have doubts about JEE Main 2021 January session exam dates as JEE Main 2020 April session was postponed thrice before being conducted between September 1-6, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the officials, JEE Main 2021 exam dates for January session would depend on the COVID-19 situations and also on the fact whether 12th Board exams would be postponed or not. If there is a delay in 12th board exams, JEE Main 2021 January session might definitely be postponed.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.