JEE Main 2020 Application Form (Re-open), Admit Card , Exam Pattern, Question Papers, Syllabus

Q: I am preparing forNATA 2020as well as JEE Main 2020for B. Arch. What is the difference between in both the syllabi and the preparations?

Theexam pattern for NATAas well as JEE Main Paper II for B. Arch. is fairly similar which is a great news for all the aspirants. There are 3 sections in JEE Main Paper II Aptitude Test (50 questions), Mathematics (30 questions) and Drawing Test (2 questions).

Q: Sir, I am from J&K and I passed class 12th last year with 72%. Am I eligible for JEE Mains and can I get admission in NIT?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2020(minimum 50% marks in PCM). To get admission in NIT, a candidate must secure at least 75% marks in 10+2 Exam (65% for SC/ST category) or be in the top 20 percentiles in the 10+2 exam conducted by respective boards.

Q: Can candidates with a Diploma apply for JEE Main?

Yes, diploma candidates can apply for JEE Main 2020but only to fulfill the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2020. Diploma holders will not be eligible for admission to NITs and CFTIs through JEE Main channel.

Q: I am from Nepal. Can I apply for JEE main?

Yes you can apply for JEE Main. You have to fulfil theeducationqualifications. And select the Nepal Board during filling application form. For more information check Application Process

Updated On - November 6th 2019 by AANCHAL THAKUR

NTA has re opened JEE Main application window specially for Jammu and Kashmir candidates. They can apply from November 4 till November 8, 2019. JEE Main 2020 will be conducted from January 6 –January 11, 2020. NTA has recently shifted JEE Main website to jeemain.nta.nic.in from jeemain.nic.in.

Latest: Form Correction facility for JEE Main 2020 January Session is over. Candidate were allowed to make changes till October 20, 2019. Check Here

Admit Card for the January Session will be available from December 6, 2019.
Numeric Value Questions have been added to the paper pattern of all 3 papers. There will be no negative marking in such a case for incorrect answers or unattempted questions. Check Updated Exam Pattern
The exam will be conducted in 3 papers now instead of 2 papers, there will be separate papers for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning. Read More
Sample questions for B.Planning have been released by NTA. Download PDF
Top 2,50,000 JEE Main test takers will be eligible to sit for JEE Advanced 2020, whereas in JEE Main 2019 top 2,40,000 candidates were shortlisted for the same.
Candidates with a background of commerce and humanities are also eligible to sit for JEE Main B. Planning Paper. Candidates must have passed class 12th or equivalent exam with Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Check JEE Main Eligibility

Also Read JEE Main 2020: Major Changes Introduced in Exam Pattern and Fee

Last date to apply for JEE Main January session was October 10, 2019. Around 9.34 lakh candidates have registered for JEE Main 2020 January session. 15, 247 more women registered this year in comparison to the last year. A total number of 81,413 registrations have been made from the EWS category, which was inroducted this year.

JEE Main will be observing a major change in 2021 as NTA has decided to drop its only regional language i.e. Gujarati as the medium for question papers. JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in English and Hindi only.

जेईई मेन 2020 के बारे में हिंदी में पढ़ें

Download JEE Main 2020 Official Notification

JEE Main 2020 Important Dates

Events	JEE Main 2020 (January Session)	JEE Main 2020 (April Session)
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Examination	Computer Based Examination
Registration Begins	September 3, 2019	February 7, 2020
Registration Ends	October 10, 2019 (Extended)	March 7, 2020
Last Date for Application Fee Submission	October 11, 2019	March 10, 2020
Availability of Admit Cards	December 6, 2019	March 16, 2020
Examination Dates	January 6- January 11, 2020	April 3- April 9, 2020
Announcement of Results	January 31, 2020	April 30, 2020

JEE Main 2020 Details

NTA has set up Test Practice Centers throughout the country, for the convenience of the exam takers. These TPCs shall be available on every Saturday/Sunday from September 1, 2019. Check Here
The registrations for JEE Main 2020 Mock Test have begun. Aspirants can book their slots from the official website till December 29, 2019.
There will be a reservation of 10% to Economically Weaker Section in JEE Main 2020 and colleges accepting JEE score will reserve the seats for the same.
Admissions of students under Direct Admission of Students ABROAD (DASA) will be through JEE Main, as approved by MHRD. This will be applicable from academic year 2021-2022 onwards.
Candidates will be able to appear in either one or both the sessions to increase their chances of admission in the colleges. For candidates appearing in both January and April, their better of the twoscores will be considered for the JEE Main Merit List
Applicants who register for JEE Main January session will not need to reregister again for April session, they can directly apply using their Application Number and Password.

Read How JEE Main Result is Calculated and Normalization Process

JEE Main 2020 Admit Card

NTA will release the JEE Main 2020 Admit Card for January session on December 6, 2019. Candidates can download their admit card by logging into the official website using their registered email id and password. The hall ticket is a mandatory document that a candidate needs to carry on the exam day. It carries important information about the candidate and exam i.e. exam centre’s name and address, exam day instructions, candidate’s photograph and signature etc. Given below are the steps that candidates need to follow in order to download JEE Main Admit Card.

Visit the official website i.e. nta.jeemain.nic.in.
Find the link stating “JEE Main January Session Admit Card 2020”
Click on the link
Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
Take out the coloured print and save it for future reference.

Note - Candidates must check the details mentioned on the admit card carefully. In case of any discrepancy, they must contact the exam authority immediately.

Along with the admit card, candidates need to carry one photo ID proof to the JEE Main exam center. The valid photo ID proofs are mentioned below:

Pan Card	Driving License	Voter ID Card
Aadhar card	Ration Card	12th Class Board Admit Card
Passport	Bank Passbook	-

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Note - Candidates must note that separate JEE Main Admit Card will be issued for the candidates appearing in JEE Main January session and April session.

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JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2020

Candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria as determined by NTA, to avoid any kind of last minute chaos. The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2020 is as follows:

Age Limit: JEE Main 2020 has no age bar. The candidates who have passed class 12^th / equivalent examination in 2018, 2019 or appearing in 2020 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE Main 2020.
Year of Passing Qualifying Examination: Students who passed their XII or equivalent exam in 2018, 2019 or appearing in 2020 are eligible for applying in JEE Main 2020. Candidates who passed Class 12th/Qualifying examination in 2017 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2021 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE Main 2020.
Subjects in Qualifying Examination: For B.E/ B. Tech, it is essential to have passed 12^th /qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. For B. Arch, it is essential to have passed qualifying examination with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. For B. Planning, it is essential to have passed 12^th /qualifying exam with Mathematics.
Number of Attempts: Students can appear for the exam thrice, that too in consecutive years. Appearing for both the sessions in the same year will be counted as a single attempt.

Note: Candidates must score 75% or above in the qualifying exam or rank in the top 20 percentile in their respective boards to get admission into IIITs/ NITs or CFTIs through JEE Main 2020 score.

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JEE Main Application Form 2020

JEE Main Application Process has commenced. The last date for JEE Main 2020 January session registration is October 10, 2019. The application form can be filled hrough online mode only. Candidates will have to fill personal details, educational details, contact details, medium of language, choice of paper and exam center city.

The application process for JEE Main 2020 April Session shall last from February 7, 2020 to March 7, 2020.

Candidates need to upload their scanned passport size photograph and signature in specified size and format. Check JEE Main Photo & Signature Size, Dimension, Format and Other Details

Once the documents are uploaded application fee has to be paid, followed by slot booking for the computer based test and printing of acknowledgement page.

Even though Aadhaar card is not mandatory, it is advisable to apply for JEE Main 2020 using Aadhaar number. Otherwise, Passport, Ration Card, Driving License or any other govt issued photo ID proof can be used.

JEE Main 2020 Application Fee

Application Fee for JEE Main 2020 can be paid from September 3, 2019 to October 11, 2019. Candidates can pay the application fee using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking/Paytm/Cash Cards/SBI Buddy Wallet or they can also download e-challan and make the payment in any branch of Syndicate Bank, Canara Bank or ICICI Bank. Fee once paid will not be refunded in any case. The updated fees for JEE Main 2020 is tabulated below:

Exam Center Opted	Appearing Papers	Online Mode Exam
	Paper Type	General/Gen- EWS/ OBC(NCL) (Male) (INR)	SC/ST/PWD/Girls/Transgender (INR)
In India	Single Paper	650	325
In India	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	1300	650
Outside India	Single Paper	3000	1500
Outside India	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	6000	3000

JEE Main Statistics

The total number of applicants for JEE Main 2019 were around 9.29 lakh for the January Session against a total of approximately 9.58lakh applicants in the April Session of JEE Main 2019.
For JEE Main 2018, around 11.5 lakh candidates registered. Out of which, 2.25 lakh had opted for online mode examination while 9.25 lakh candidates took JEE Main in offline mode. As compared to last year, the numbers show an overall dip in registrations but rise in test takers for computer-based examination.

JEE Main Form Correction

JEE Main Form Correction window will open from October 14, 2019 to October 20, 2019 for making changes in the online form. Applicants can check their form status later by logging into their portal. Also, the link for image correction in JEE Main application form is activated at the official website.

JEE Main Photo Size

Image	File size	Dimensions	File Format
Photograph (with name and date of taking photo)	10 kb to 200 kb	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	JPEG/JPG
Signature of Candidate	4 kb to 30 kb	3.5 cm x 1.5 cm	JPEG/JPG

JEE Main 2020 Exam Centers

JEE Main 2020 will be conducted by NTA in two sessions i.e. January and April. Candidates will be filling separate application forms for both the sessions, therefore, choices of exam centers have to be filled twice too. Following are some key details regarding JEE Main 2020 Exam Centers:

Candidates can list upto 4 preferences in the exam center category, during filling the JEE Main Application form.
Candidates will be alloted one of the four choices preferred by them as their exam center.
Candidates must note that NTA will not entertain any requests for changing the exam center, once the application form is submitted.
Details like exam center address, day and slot of examination and other essential guidelines for JEE Main will be mentioned in the admit card.
Candidates are requested to visit the allocated exam center once prior to the actual exam day in order to avoid any last minute chaos. Check List of JEE Main Exam Cities 2020 - State Wise

JEE Main 2020 Examination Day Schedule

Candidates should be aware of the exam day timings, to avoid any last moment chaos, the examination schedule for JEE Main January session is as follows:

Particulars	First Shift	Second Shift
Timing of Examination for B.E./B.Tech	9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.	2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Timing of Examination for B.Arch	9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.	2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Timing of Examination for B.Planning	-	2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Timing of Examination for B.Arch & B.Planning (both)	-	2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, physical frisking, document verification. Invigilators record manual attendance and Biometric registration at the registration desk. Cross checking of admit card, signature and photo match, to be completed by the invigilator	7.30 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.	01.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Instructions by the Invigilators	9.00 a.m. to 9.20 a.m.	2.00 p.m. to 2.20 p.m.
Candidates login to read instructions	9.20 a.m.	2.20 p.m.
Test Commences	9.30 a.m.	2.30 p.m.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2020

JEE Main 2020 will be conducted through three papers – B.E/ B.Tech, B.Architecture and B.Planning Papers. JEE Main 2020 Exam pattern has undergone some drastic changes like:

A separate paper has been introduced for B. Planning.
Numeric value answer based questions have been introduced to the paper pattern.
B.E/B.Tech paper used to be of a total of 360 marks, and B. Arch/ B. Planning paper used to be of 390 marks. Whereas, JEE Main 2020 will have B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch and B. Planning papers of a total of 300, 400 and 400 marks respectively.
B. Planning paper will have a section of Planning based Objective Type questions.

The brief about updated JEE Main Exam Pattern is tabulated below:

Specifications	Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)	Paper 2 (B.Arch)	Paper 3 (B. Planning)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	Aptitude test, Mathematics and Drawing	Mathematics
Type of Questions	60 MCQs + 15 Numerical Value Based Questions	Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 5 (Numerical Value Based Questions) + Aptitude- 50 MCQs + Drawing- 2 Questions	Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 5 ( Numerical Value Based Questions) + Aptitude- 50 MCQs + Planning Based Objective Type- 25 MCQs
Number of Questions	Physics - 25 Chemistry - 25 Mathematics - 25 Total - 75	Mathematics – 25 Aptitude Test – 50 Drawing – 2 Total - 77	Mathematics – 25 Aptitude Test – 50 Planning Based Objective Type- 25 Total – 100
Marking Scheme	+ 4 marks per correct response -1 for every incorrect response No negative marking for Numeric Value based questions	+ 4 marks per correct response -1 for every incorrect response No negative marking for Numeric Value based questions 2 drawing questions of 100 marks	+ 4 marks per correct response -1 for every incorrect response No negative marking for Numeric Value based questions
Total Marks	300	400	400
Duration	3 hours	3 hours	3 hours
Medium	English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli)	English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli)	English and Hindi (All Centre Cities) English, Hindi and Gujarati (Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli)

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JEE Main 2020 Syllabus

JEE Main (B.E / B.Tech) – Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Mathematics Syllabus

Unit 1: Sets, Relations, and Functions	Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants	Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations
Unit 5: Mathematical Induction	Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications	Unit 7: Sequences and Series	Unit 8: Limit Continuity, and Differentiability
Unit 9: Integral Calculus	Unit 10: Differential Equations	Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry	Unit 12: Three Dimensional Geometry
Unit 13: Vectoral Algebra	Unit 14: Statistics and Probability	Unit 15: Trigonometry	Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning

Physics Syllabus

Physics syllabus for JEE Main 2020 contains two parts. Section A consists of all of the theoretical concepts and carries 80% weightage. On the other hand, section B consists of the practical aspect of the examination (experimental skills) and carries the remaining 20% weightage.

Section A – Theory
Unit 1: Physics and Measurement	Unit 2: Kinematics	Unit 3: Laws of Motion	Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power	Unit 5: Rotational Motion
Unit 6: Gravitation	Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids	Unit 8: Thermodynamics	Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases	Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves
Unit 11: Electrostatics	Unit 12: Current Electricity	Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 16: Optics	Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei	Unit 19: Electronic Devices	Unit 20: Communication Systems
Section B – Practical
Unit 21: Experimental Skills

Chemistry Syllabus

Section A: Physical Chemistry
Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	Unit 2: States of Matter	Unit 3: Atomic Structure	Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics	Unit 6: Solutions	Unit 7: Equilibrium	Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics	Unit 10: Surface Chemistry	-	-
Section B: Inorganic Chemistry
Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals	Unit 13: Hydrogen	Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Unit 15: P-Block Elements	Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements	Unit 17: Coordination Compounds	Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry
Section C: Organic Chemistry
Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds	Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	Unit 21: Hydrocarbons	Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Unit 23: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	Unit 25: Polymers	Unit 26: Biomolecules
Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life	Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	-	-

JEE Main (B. Arch / B. Planning) – Aptitude Test

Part 1	Part 2
Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials, textures related to architecture and build-environment. Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects, analytical reasoning mental ability (visual, numerical, and verbal).	Three-dimensional perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms, and elements, color texture, harmony, and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencils. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes. Generation of plan, elevations and 3D views of objects. Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.

JEE Main 2020- Test Practice Centers

Around 4000 Schools/ Engineering colleges have been set up as Test Practice Centers (TPCs). The TPCs are operational since September 1, 2019 on all saturdays/sundays. The registration for TPCs is open at the official website of NTA. Also Check Free Online Video Lectures for JEE Main 2020 Aspirants by IIT Faculty

“NTA Student”, an application for registrants to locate the nearest test practice centers from them has been launched by NTA. Click Here to download the app.

JEE Main 2020 Mock Test- Benefits

JEE Main Mock test registration has begun. The bookings can be made from August 10, 2019 to December 29, 2019. The mock test facility is going to be highly beneficial for the candidates and they are requested to book their slots from the official website of NTA. Check JEE Main 2020 Mock Test- Registration, Guidelines and Preparation Tips

Some of the advantages of taking the mock tests are as follows:

Awareness: Along with the syllabus, candidates should have a practical experience of the exam pattern, the kinds of questions asked, time restrictions. With such awareness only can candidates strategize well for the exam.
Performance Analysis: Candidates often commit the mistake of studying from multiple sources but never really testing their preparation level. With the help of the Mock test result reports, candidates will be able to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Improvement: Speed and accuracy are two pillars for success in an exam like JEE Main. Practice in the right direction is majorly essential and taking official mock tests is a step towards the same.
Productive Strategizing: With the help of the scores in the mock tests, candidates can figure out what strategies are working and otherwise. This way candidates will be confident about their strategies in the exam. An organized planning and productive strategies are two very essential factors for acing a competitive exam.

JEE Main Preparation Tips 2020

Is Coaching necessary to crack JEE Main 2020?

The need for a coaching center to go about the preparation is totally subjective and depends upon the student’s caliber and preference. Coaching centers can provide you with a direction through their guidance and can bring regularity in the study pattern. Your performance will also be constantly analyzed, helping you improve. On the other hand, self study has its own advantages. You can save travelling time, energy and money. In case of self study, be very focused during school lectures and take help your school teachers for doubt cllarification.

Start from Class XI: It’s always advisable to start the preparation from class XI, as you’ve opted your stream and you’re aware if you’ll be sitting for JEE Main. Starting in XI will also save you from taking a drop after XII as two years are more than enough for a balanced and good preparation.
Be thorough with your concepts: It is very important for students to keep their concepts clear, as the questions can be set in any manner. With clear concepts, students can also tackle twisted questions.
Practice Exam Oriented Questions: Candidates must practice exam oriented questions after the learning process, this well help them analyse their mistakes and rectify them.
Get Good Study Material: Each book uses different methodology of explaining concepts. Some books offer simple explanations while some use technical jargon. Candidates should use books best suited for them with a language which they’re comfortable with.
Practice Sample Papers: Sample papers are the blueprints of actual paper which familiarize students with the exam pattern, difficulty level, important topics that have been repeated over the years, marking scheme and time limitation. Hence, Sample Papers or Previous Year Question Papers must be practiced by students.

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What Books Should You Read to Prepare for JEE Main 2020?

First of all, go through NCERT books completely at least twice before referring to any other books. NCERT books are considered to be the best source, especially for Chemistry. Also since, the syllabus followed in JEE Main was stipulated by CBSE so NCERT books give you an extra edge. Below is the list of suggested books for all the subjects of JEE Main 2020:

Name of the Book	Name of the Author
Mathematics Books for JEE Main Preparation
Mathematics for Class 12 (2 Volumes)	R.D Sharma
Algebra for JEE Main & Advanced	S.K Goyal
Differential & Integral Calculus	N. Piskunov
Coordinate Geometry	S.L Loney
Physics Books For JEE Main Preparation
Concepts of Physics	H.C Verma
Problems in Physics	A.A Pinsky
University Physics	Freedman and Young
Chemistry Books For JEE Main 2020
Organic Chemistry	R.K Gupta
Concise Inorganic	J.D Lee
General Chemistry	Darrell D Ebbing
University Chemistry	Freedman and Young

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JEE Main 2020 Reservation for Economic Weaker Section

Government of India has granted 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Sections which will be applicable in JEE Main 2020. NTA will release a separate category wise merit list and colleges accepting JEE Main score will also reserve 10% additional seats for EWS candidates. To avail this reservation applicants will have to mark them as EWS while filling the category column in JEE Main 2020 application form. The new reservation policy will be as follows:

Category	Reservation (%)
Other Backward Class (Non Creamy Layer)	27
General – Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)	10
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5
Person with Disabilities (PwD) (Within Every Category)	5

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JEE Main 2020: Exam Day Guide

JEE Main exam will be conducted in two sessions. Since the exam is of national importance, candidates must know the paper day guidelines for taking hustle free exam. Below given are some important points that candidates must remember.

Candidate must bring all the mandatory documents to the exam centre. The mandatory documents are -

Printed copy of JEE Main Admit Card
One passport size photograph
1 Authorized Photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired)
Candidates claiming for the relaxation under PwD category must carry PwD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer to the exam centre.

Candidates must report to the exam centre 2 hours prior to the commencement of exam.
There are certain pre-exam formalities that are needed to be completed before the exam.
Candidates must note that they will not be permitted to enter in the exam hall after 9:00 AM in the first shift and 2 PM in the second shift.
They must read the instructions mentioned on the admit card carefully.
No candidate will be allowed to leave the exam centre before the exam duration is over.
The rough sheet provided to the candidates must be handover to the exam invigilator before leaving the exam hall.

JEE Main 2020 Cut Off

Along with the result, JEE Main Cut Off is released by NTA in online mode. Qualifying Cut off and Admission Cut off are different for JEE Main 2020. Qualifying Cut off is the minimum score required to sit for JEE Advanced 2020. Admission Cut off is the merit list based on the cut off which is used for the counselling process. The cut off is based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of appeared students, category of the candidate, cut off trend over the years, number of candidates applying for a particular course etc.

The expected category wise qualifying cut off of JEE Main 2020 is as follows:

Category	Cut Off
General	88-91
GEN- EWS	77-80
OBC – NCL	73-76
Scheduled Caste (SC)	53-56
Scheduled tribes (ST)	43-46
PwD	0-1

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JEE Main 2020 Result

The result for JEE Main 2020 January session will be out on January 31, 2020. Result for JEE Main is released separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The result can be downloaded from nta.ac.in. NTA will award students with percentile scores and not ranks. NTA uses Normalization Procedure in order to nullify the effects from varying difficulty level in question paper sets in different shifts.

JEE Main Result for January and April sessions will be compiled and final merit list will be formulated. For candidates appearing in both sessions, the better of the two scores will be considered for the merit list.

Compilation and Display of Result of B.E./ B. Tech

B.E/B. Tech paper of JEE Main January session will be held in multiple shifts.
The raw marks of the candidate will be used in calculation of their NTA scores.
This NTA score for all shifts/ sessions shall be declared on January 31, 2020.
The result will consist of the four NTA scores - for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the total in B.E/ B. Tech paper of January session.

Compilation and Display of Result of B. Arch and B. Planning

B. Arch and B. Planning papers shall be conducted in multiple shifts.
The raw marks of the candidates will be converted into NTA scores.
These NTA scores will be declared by January 31, 2020.
The result will consist of the four NTA scores - for Aptitude Test, Mathematics, Drawing Test/ Planning based Test and the total in B. Arch and B. Planning papers of January session.

JEE Main 2020 Tie Resolving Method

NTA will use percentile upto 7 decimals in order to avoid ties. Further ties, if any, will be resolved using the following criteria:

Higher percentile in Mathematics
Higher percentile in Physics
Higher percentile in Chemistry
Higher in age

JEE Main 2020 Counselling

After the result declaration and merit list formulation JEE Main Counselling process will begin. There are three counselling processes for 15% JEE Main All India Seats:

JoSSA Counselling is done for seat allotment of all IITs, IIITs, NITs and Other Government Funded Technical Institutes.
CSAB NEUT manages counselling for seats of AICTE approved institutes in India which are not covered under CSAB for the North Eastern States & Union Territories (NEUT).
CSAB SFTI takes care of counselling for Self-Funded Technical Institutes.

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JEE Main Eligibility for Admission to NITs, IITs and CFTIs

Admission to B.Tech / B. Arch / B.E. / B. Planning courses in these institutes will be based on All India Rank with the requirement that the candidate should have attained at least 75% in 12th examination or should have been in the top 20 percentile in 12th.
For SC / ST candidates the requirement is 65% in 12th.

JEE Main Eligibility for Admission to B.Arch

Requirement for architecture course includes passing an examination at the end of qualifying examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks aggregate of the qualifying examination.
For B. Planning, the candidate should have attained a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination.

Subject combinations mandated in the qualifying examination for entry to B.E. / B.Tech, B.Arch and B. Planning courses in IITs, NITs and other CFTIs shall be under:

Course	Required Criteria based on Class 12th / Equivalent qualifying examination
B.E / B.Tech	Passed qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject.
B. Arch	Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
B. Planning	Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics

Eligibility for Admission to Other Institutions:

Above mentioned criteria could be adopted by other technical institutions that are going to participate in counselling through CSAB / JoSAA.
In the case that a state plans to admit students into engineering colleges affiliated to State Universities, the state may prepare a completely separate rank list based on guidelines set by them.

Query Redressal System (QRS)

A Query Redressal System(QRS) has been set up by NTA.
It is an online web- enabled system which basically enables the submission of queries by the registered candidates of JEE Main 2020.
It’s a 24x7 facility for quick redressal of queries.
Candidates can track the status of the queries/ grievances using the Unique Registration Number.

JEE Main FAQs

Ques. I am preparing for NATA 2020 as well as JEE Main 2020 for B. Arch. What is the difference between in both the syllabi and the preparations?

Ans. The exam pattern for NATA as well as JEE Main Paper II for B. Arch. is fairly similar which is a great news for all the aspirants. There are 3 sections in JEE Main Paper II – Aptitude Test (50 questions), Mathematics (30 questions) and Drawing Test (2 questions).

Ques. Can I edit my category in JEE Main Application Form?

Ans. Yes, you can edit your category in the form during Form Correction. The window for JEE Main application form correction will open in January 2020. Login with Application Number and Password to access the form correction.

Ques. I have made a mistake in uploading photo in the application form. How can I edit it?

Ans. In case you have made any mistake while uploading the photograph in the application form, it can be edited during JEE Main Form Correction

Ques. Sir, I am from J&K and I passed class 12th last year with 72%. Am I eligible for JEE Mains and can I get admission in NIT?

Ans. Yes, you are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2020 (minimum 50% marks in PCM). To get admission in NIT, a candidate must secure at least 75% marks in 10+2 Exam (65% for SC/ST category) or be in the top 20 percentiles in the 10+2 exam conducted by respective boards.

Ques. I have submitted more than one form. Will my application be rejected?

Ans. No, the authority will merge both of your applications and on this behalf, they will issue an admit card to you. However, in this case candidates need to send an email to ntanationaltestingagency@gmail.com providing both the application number and mentioning the application number, they want to consider.

Ques. My transaction failed while paying the application fee. What can be done?

Ans. If you come across this situation then you need to pay the fees again. In case you balance is deducted due to any technical failure then the same would be refunded to your account within 7 to 10 days. If you have made the payment through e-challan then you should quickly contact the concerned bank/branch.

Ques. How can Assam, J&K and Meghalaya candidates apply, having no aadhaar card?

Ans. Candidates who have passed/appearing the class 12th examination from Assam, J&K and Meghalaya states have to enter passport number, ration card number, bank account number or any other valid Govt. Identity number. Such candidates have to select the exam city centre in these states itself.

Ques. Can candidates with a Diploma apply for JEE Main?

Ans. Yes, diploma candidates can apply for JEE Main 2020 but only to fulfill the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2020. Diploma holders will not be eligible for admission to NITs and CFTIs through JEE Main channel.

Ques. I am from Nepal. Can I apply for JEE main?

Ans. Yes you can apply for JEE Main. You have to fulfil the education qualifications. And select the Nepal Board during filling application form. For more information check Application Process

Ques. What is the importance of Organic Chemistry in JEE Main?

Ans. Organic Chemistry has weightage of at least 30-35% of chemistry part in JEE Main. Important topics of organic chemistry are general organic chemistry, alcohol, phenols and ether, aldehydes and ketones.

Ques. I am from Assam and I don't have aadhaar number and passport. Which number should I enter as my identification number?

Ans. If you don't have aadhaar number and passport number then you can enter any one of the followings, ration card number, bank account number or any other valid Govt. identity number.

Ques. Can you suggest the top JEE Main coaching institutes in Delhi?

Ans. You can join any one of these institutes in Delhi- Narayna, Vidya Mandir Classes, Resonance, Aakash, Pi Education, FIIT JEE etc. These will provide you expert guidance.

Ques. How many institutes are participating in JoSSA Counselling this year?

Ans. There a total of 97 institutes (23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and 20 GFTIs) that are participating in JoSSA Counselling 2020.

Ques. I have filled the application form under SC quota and I belong to defence services category as well, how will I be allotted a seat at NIT?

Ans. the seat allocation will be based on SC quota firstly, following which DS category conditions will be applicable. However, you will have to qualify the cut off set for SC quota in the cut off list.

Ques. What is the State of Eligibility for the Improvement Candidates/Institution Abroad/NIOS?

Ans. If a candidate has passed Class 12 or the equivalent qualifying examination from one state but appeared for improvement from another state, their state code of eligibility will be from where they have originally passed Class 12 or the equivalent qualifying examination. Indian nationals passing the equivalent qualifying examination from an institution abroad, their State of Eligibility will be determined based on their permanent address in India as provided in the Passport. Candidate passed/appearing class 12th from NIOS should select the State of Eligibility according to the state in which the study Centre is located. The State of Eligibility is not applicable for the candidates belonging to Nepal /Bhutan/Foreign/OCI/PIO.

Ques. I will clear my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2020. Can I apply for JEE Main 2020?

Ans. Yes, to appear in JEE Advanced, a diploma holder can apply in JEE Main 2020 but their ranks and scores for JEE Main will not be declared as diploma holders cannot apply for admission in NITs and CFTIs through JEE Main.

Ques. What is the admission procedure for admission in BArch course in an IIT through JEE Main 2020?

Ans. Candidates appeared in JEE Main Paper 2 are eligible for admission to B. Arch. Course only in NITs/SPAs other CFTIs (where B.Arch. course is available). For taking admission to B.Arch. in IIT’s, there is a separate procedure for which they should see the respective websites of IITs.

Ques. I forgot to upload the photograph with name and date of taking photograph in JEE Main Application Form. Will my form be rejected?

Ans. No. JEE Main Application Form will not be rejected for uploading the photograph without the name and date of photograph is taken. You will be issued admit card for appearing in the exam without any corrections.

Ques. How much percentage of marks are required to be eligible for JEE Main 2020?

Ans. There is no special criteria of minimum percentage defined for appearing in JEE Main 2020. But for taking admission in NITs, IIITs, IITs and CFTIs through JoSAA Counselling, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage of 75 or be in top 20 percentile in class 12. For SC/ST, the qualifying marks is 65%.

Ques. I am from West Bengal. What are the other engineering entrance exams that I can appear apart from JEE Main 2020?

Ans. Apart from JEE Main, you can appear for BITSAT, COMEDK UGET, VITEEE, MU OET, SRMJEEE, UPSEE, AEEE and WBJEE.

Ques. Is there any difference between JEE Main Syllabus and JEE Main Advanced Syllabus?

Ans. There is only a slight difference in the syllabi of both the exams. Thermal Physics in Physics and Electrochemistry- Equivalent Conductivity, Nuclear Chemistry in Chemistry is included JEE Advanced Syllabus. There are certain topics that are covered in JEE Mains but not in JEE Advanced. They are: Sets, Relations and Functions, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Electronic Devices, Electromagnetic Waves, Communication Systems.

Ques. Do I need to apply to the participating colleges at the time of JEE Main Registration?

Ans. No. There is no provision of applying for colleges during JEE Main Registration. After the declaration of JEE Main Result, candidates must register for JoSAA and CSAB for the counselling.

Ques. Which book can I prefer for JEE Main Paper 2?

Ans. Following books can be preferred for preparing for JEE Main Paper 2: A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch 2020 Entrance Examination (English) by P.K Mishra, Arihant Publications Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by R.S. Aggarwal Architecture Entrance Book by P.K. Mishra. B. Arch/ B. Planning Aptitude Test for J.E.E. (Main) - SC Garg Steps to Architecture: B. Arch (NATA/JEE) Main Exam Guide Paperback- 2017 by Nimish Madan NATA & B. ARCH Complete Self Study Material: Entrance Examination -2017 by Ar. Shadan Usmani.

Ques. What are HSC Vocational Courses?

Ans. Different states have different HSC vocational courses. You need to verify them from your respective state.

Ques. Is my thumb impression necessary while filling JEE Main Application Form?

Ans. No, uploading a scanned copy of your thumb impression is not essential during JEE Main Registration.

Ques. What are the responsibilities of NTA/ JEE Main secretariat in JEE Main?

Ans.

Responsibility	Not Responsible
Conduct JEE Main	Seat Matrix Information
Release the results	Reservation Criteria
(-)	Verify data entered in Online Form

Ques. Can I change my paper appearing mode from Hindi to English?

Ans. JEE Main 2020 exam will be conducted through online mode only, i.e Computer Based Test. So, Yes, candidates can choose the medium on their screen during the examination.

Ques. By mistake I misspelled my mother’s name and category so can I change it?

Ans. Yes, you can edit your mother’s name and category in the form during Form Correction. The window for JEE Main application form correction will open for a specified period of time. Login with Application Number and Password to access the form correction.

Ques. If I typed my email id incorrectly, will it effect my hall ticket?

Ans. Yes, you cannot get your JEE Main admit card through post. You can only download JEE Main Admit Card from nta.ac.in. In that case, You need to login to the systems with your roll number and password, which are stored on your email, just check in your personal mail id, else send an email on helpline to get your credentials.

Ques. If I give the exam both the times i.e., January as well as in April then will it be considered my 2 attempt or just 1?

Ans. The Number of attempts for admission in particular academic session will be treated as one. It is not necessary to appear the exam twice. This would be the optional for the candidate to appears once or twice for the current academic sessions. If the Candidate appears both the test it is better to used both the scores, best of the score would be taken for the merit list.

Ques. I have uploaded the photograph without name and date but I still got the message and any email saying that "your registration is successfully done" is that fine.

Ans. Name of the candidate and date on which the photograph is taken is to be mentioned on the photograph, but in case uploaded photograph does not have name and date, the form will not be rejected and no correction is required in such a case and he/she will be issued admit card for appearing in JEE Main 2020 as usual.

Ques. I uploaded a 110 kb photograph by mistake, it didn't show an error then and the application process completed successfully. Can there be a problem?

Ans. No, but if you have made any mistake while uploading the photograph in the application form, it can be edited during JEE Main Form Correction process which will become functional from October 14 – October 20, 2019..

Ques. How can one check the status of application for JEE main?

Ans. To access the form status (or rechecking form), login using application number and password.

After that, click on Status tab.

Anyone of the following messages will be displayed on the user’s window:

Received – If the application form is successfully submitted

Unsuccessful – If the application form is Incomplete/Rejected/Not Submitted

In case the confirmation page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled and the amount will be refunded to the candidate account within a week and however the candidate has to make another transaction till the confirmation Page is not generated.
After the confirmation of fee deposited from Bank, the candidate will be able to print the Acknowledgment Page, by login to their account again.
In case the Acknowledgment Page is not generated, the candidate should contact the concerned bank/branch to update his/her transaction.
Now safely log-out the window.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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Vishnu Sisodia

Sir Hindi medium ho gya hai English karna hai ho jayega kiyaPlease note that for correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as final.

22 Sep, 2019 21:32

Komal Chawla

Hi Anamika, Students must score a minimum 75% marks or be in top 20 percentile in their respective board exams. Reserved categories of students are required to score 65% marks.

01 Apr, 2019 15:56

Hi Megha, Since JEE Main April session takes place right after the board exams and as long as your board does not suffer, there seems no harm in appearing for both sessions. Most 100 percentile scorers also appear for the second attempt.