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JEE Main 2021 Phase I (February) has been scheduled for February 23 – 26, 2021. As informed by Union Education Minister, JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in four sessions i.e. in Febuary, March, April and May. JEE Main 2021 Registration deadline has now been extended until January 23, 2021. Candidates can pay the application fee by January 24, 2021. Apply for JEE Main 2021
Considering the reduction in CBSE and other state board syllabus’, JEE Main Exam Pattern has been revised. JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 for B.Tech will have 90 questions and candidates will be required to solve 75 questions. For 15 optional questions, there will be no negative marking. There is no change in JEE Main Syllabus this year.
JEE Main Latest Updates
- Jan 16, 2021: JEE Main 2021 Application window is now open until January 23, 2021.
- Jan 15, 2021: NTA warns applicants to be aware of fake websites accepting JEE Main fee payment. Read More
- Dec 28, 2020: Candidates to submit category certificate along with JEE Main Application. Read More
- Dec 18, 2020: Students request removal of 75% eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2021. Read More
- Dec 16, 2020: JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates for all four sessions released. Read More
- Dec 14, 2020: JEE Main 2021 to be conducted in 13 languages. Read More
JEE Main 2020 was held successfully in January and September 2020. JoSAA 2020 Cutoff for Round 1 – 6 has been released in the form of opening and closing ranks for 110 participating institutes. JEE Main 2020 Qualifying Cut off for General Category landed at 90.3 while the cut-off for reserved categories ranged from 39-72. With the dip in Admission cut offs for IITs, the number of qualifiers this year was 43,204, which is the maximum in last 3 years.
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JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates
| Event | February Session |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Registration 2021 | December 16, 2020 |
| JEE Main Registration (Closes) | January 23, 2021 |
| Last Date of Application Fee Submission | January 24, 2021 |
| JEE Main Application Form Correction | January 27 – 30, 2021 |
| Issue of JEE Main 2021 Admit Card | 2nd week of February 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates |
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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 | Four times a year (February, March, April and May sessions) |
| Total Registrants for Previous 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 Asked (Increased in 2021) | B.E/B.Tech – 90; B.Arch – 82; B. Planning- 105 |
| Total Questions to be Answered | B.E/B.Tech – 75; B.Arch – 77; B. Planning- 100 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for each correct response; |
| Medium of paper | English, Hindi, Urdu (All Center Cities) |
| Helpline | 0120 6895200 |
JEE Main Notification 2021
JEE Main Brochure or Information Bulletin includes all the relevant information regarding the conduction of the exam for the convenience of aspirants.
- The brochure is divided into multiple sections ranging from exam eligibility to the admission process.
- JEE Main 2021 Notification has been released on December 16, 2020.
- Candidates are required to go through the same before registering for JEE Main 2021.
- As per the notification released, major changes have been introduced in the paper pattern and schedule this year.
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2021
- Age Limit Criteria: There is no upper age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2021. Candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE Main 2021.
- Maximum number of Attempts: Candidates can take the exam maximum for 3 years consecutively. Candidates can sit for all four sessions- February, March, April and May sessions. All of these will be counted as a single attempt.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have qualified their XII or equivalent exam in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021 are eligible to sit for JEE Main 2021. Candidates must have passed qualifying examination with 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% in aggregate of the QE to sit for B. Planning Paper. B.E/ B. Tech applicants must have passed the qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational Subject. For B. Arch, candidates must have passed the Qualifying Examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed their XII or equivalent exam in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021 can sit for JEE Main 2021. Candidates who passed class XII or QE in 2018 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE Main 2021.
JEE Main Reservation Policy 2021
| 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 |
JEE Main 2021 – What’s new?
- NTA has decided to take JEE Main 2021 in 4 sessions – February, March, April and May 2021.
- Amid COVID-19, many boards have reduced the syllabus. Taking the same into consideration, NTA also decided to revise the JEE Main 2021 Paper pattern.
- JEE Main 2021 questions papers will have choices. There will be 30 questions in each subject of Physics, Chemistry. and Maths, that are segmented into two sections.
- Section A will have 20 questions while section B will have 10 questions. Of the total 10 questions asked in Section B, candidates are supposed to answer just half.
- Total questions that need to be answered will remain the same (Physics – 25, Chemistry – 25 and Mathematics – 25).
- Contrary to the speculations, JEE Main 2021 Syllabus has not been reduced.
- JEE Main 2021 will be taken in 13 different languages.
- JEE Main 2021 will be taken in other regional languages that include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu in addition to English, Hindi and Urdu.
- JEE Main 2021 will be conducted across 329 exam centers in India.
JEE Main 2021 Registration
- JEE Main Registration for the coming sessions of 2021 has commenced on December 16, 2020.
- Candidates can apply until January 23, 2021. The last date for submission of JEE Main Registration fee is January 24, 2021.
- Students can fill out an online application form or register not only for February but for all four, i.e. February, March, April and May 2021 exams at this point.
- Fees for all sessions would have to be paid by the students during the registration process right now. The fees, however, is refundable.
- If a student wishes or is unable to attend any particular session for which he/she has registered, he/she may apply for a refund of the fees.
- The student will not be able to transfer the registration to another month.
- The fee refund must also be applied for within the time the application window is opened.
- Students can apply for a different city for each exam. If a student feels that he/she would be in another city during a session, he/she can choose a different exam city.
JEE Main 2021 Application Fee
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 2021 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 |
| B.E./B.Tech and B. Arch or | 1300 | 650 | |
| Outside India | Single Paper | 3000 | 1500 |
| B.E./B.Tech and B. Arch or | 6000 | 3000 | |
JEE Main Form Correction
JEE Main Form Correction window will be open from January 27 – 30, 2021. 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 Exam Pattern 2021
JEE Main 2021 will be conducted through three papers – B.E/ B.Tech, B.Architecture and B.Planning Papers. JEE Main 2021 Exam pattern has undergone some drastic changes this year. For the first time choice has been introduced for questions considering the reduction in syllabus by CBSE and other state boards. Although total questions in each of the 3 papers has been increased, but the total marks for the papers remains the same as the previous years.
| Parameters | JEE Main 2021 – B.E./B. Tech | JEE Main 2021 – B. Arch | JEE Main 2021 – B. Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | CBT Mode | Mathematics and Aptitude- CBT Mode Drawing- Pen and paper mode | CBT Mode |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Total subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Objective Type |
| Number of questions (Asked) | 90 (30 questions from each subject) | 82 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 105 (Mathematics- 30; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Number of questions (To be Answered) | 75 (25 questions from each subject) | 77 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Drawing- 2) | 100 (Mathematics- 25; Aptitude- 50; Planning Based-25) |
| Type of Questions | 60 (MCQs having 4 options each with 1 correct option) + 30 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) | Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + | Maths- 20 (MCQs) + 10 (Questions for which answer is a Numerical Value) + |
| Marking Scheme | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. | For MCQs:+4 for each correct response; -1 for each incorrect response; Unattempted questions will not be marked. |
| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks | 400 Marks | 400 Marks |
How to Approach JEE Main Question Paper? Section-wise Ideal Attempts
With the increasing competition in JEE Main, it is a must for the candidates to set specific targets. Here are some section-wise tips which can assist you in finding the accurate paper attempting approach:
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Mathematics: Mathematics level has been easy to moderate for 3 years and topics like Matrices, Vector 3D, Determinants are some of the high scoring topics. Questions from Height and Distance and Trigonometry have not been asked from these chapters in recent years.
A person is likely to score 45-50 marks if he/she attempts 20 questions in Mathematics with 60% accuracy provided the candidate attempts all integer questions(non-negative questions). More emphasis should be laid on attempting integer questions rather than single choice questions.
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Physics: For the last 5 years, Physics has been the toughest section of all which includes a lot of lengthy questions. The numerical part of the paper is generally asked from 11th standard whereas the conceptual part is mostly from 12th standard. One must concentrate more on the latter as it is a comparatively scoring part.
With a 70% accuracy, if a candidate attempts 15 questions of the Physics section, he/she can score more than 30 marks.
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Chemistry: The Chemistry section is believed to be the easiest one where organic and inorganic questions are more of a conceptual type. These questions should be given more focus due to direct correspondence with respective options.
If a candidate is able to attempt 22 Chemistry questions with 80% accuracy, he/she can score more than 60 marks.
JEE Main Syllabus 2021
JEE Main Syllabus 2021 will be released by NTA on the official website i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in/ nta.ac.in along with the official notification. JEE Main Syllabus has not been impacted with 30% reduction in CBSE class XI and XII syllabus. To address the issue, NTA has introduced choices in JEE Main Question Paper instead.
Tabulated below are the notes for the most important topics of JEE Main Syllabus from all the 3 sections along with their weightage in the past trends. Candidates can click on the links to access the notes:
JEE Main Chemistry Notes and Weightage
| Physical Chemistry Chapter | Topic Weightage |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | 7.40% |
| States of Matter | 23.20% |
| Atomic Structure | 10.50% |
| Redox reactions and Electrochemistry | 8.40% |
| Equilibrium | 10.50% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 10.50% |
| Surface Chemistry | 17.90% |
| Inorganic Chemistry Chapter | Topic Weightage |
| General principles and process of isolation of metals | 21.80% |
| Hydrogen and s-Block elements | 12.90% |
| p-Block elements | 16.80% |
| D- and f- Block elements | 24.70% |
| Coordination compounds | 14.90% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1.67% |
| Organic Chemistry Chapter | Topic Weightage |
| Polymers and Biomolecules | 5.67% |
| Hydrocarbons | 6.33% |
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | 3.00% |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 5.67% |
JEE Main Physics Notes and Weightage
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 3.33% |
| Current Electricity | 6.67% |
| Alternating Current | 6.67% |
| KTG & Thermodynamics | 6.67% |
| SHM | 3.33% |
| Sound Waves | 3.33% |
| Kinematics | 6.67% |
| Work Power Energy | 6.67% |
| Laws of motion | 3.33% |
| Centre Of Mass | 6.67% |
| Modern Physics | 3.33% |
| Elasticity | 3.33% |
| Wave Optics | 6.67% |
| Error | 3.33% |
| Circular Motion | 3.33% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3.33% |
| Semiconductors | 3.33% |
| Communication System | 3.33% |
JEE Main Mathematics Notes and Weightage
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Coordinate Geometry | 17% |
| Differential Calculus | 17% |
| Integral Calculus | 14% |
| Matrices and Determinants | 7% |
| Sequence and Series | 7% |
| Trigonometry | 7% |
| Quadratic Equation | 3% |
| Probability | 3% |
| Permutation and Combination | 3% |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3% |
| Statistics | 3% |
| Algebra | 3% |
| Binomial Theorem | 3% |
| Complex Numbers | 3% |
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JEE Main Preparation Youtube Channels
Educational content has grown immensely on Youtube. It is highly advisable that students must utilize it in the best way possible. Candidates can watch the content of these channels for short tricks and easy explanations. These channels are cost effective and time saving.
- IITJEE Master (PCM): IITJEE Master is one of the best youtube channels dedicated to preparation lectures for all the three subjects, i.e., Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at the JEE level. The videos are intended at providing home- based coaching and are a highly watched channel among JEE aspirants. Each video aims and focuses on concept building and smart and easy methods to solve JEE questions. Some of the most popular and useful videos on the channel are based on the topics like Ray Optics, Atomic structure, Relations and Functions, Domain and Range and a lot more.
- Study 24/7 : Study 24/7 is another Youtube channel meant for JEE Main preparation that helps candidates to prepare for the maths section of JEE level. The channel provides simple, quality and interactive video lessons to aid engineering aspirants learn Maths and Physics for the JEE exam.
- M- Learning (IIT JEE): In order to begin from scratch and build concepts, m- learning is a good source for preparation. The channel covers all topics asked in the JEE Main exam and can be highly useful for the JEE aspirants. The video lectures are quite informative and easy to comprehend. The lectures are delivered by highly qualified and well experienced experts to cater the needs of the students who are slow at understanding topics.
- Unacademy Learning App: Unacademy is one of the largest learning platforms in India. The app is designed to offer free lectures to the students on various subjects. Most of the tutors are exam toppers and the lectures available are absolutely free. The app not only caters to the need for JEE Main preparations but also offers preparation aid for various other medical, engineering, and state-level competitive exams.
- Topper: The app is one of the highest-rated among the apps for JEE Main 2020 Preparation. It offers a comprehensive learning solution for students who are preparing for JEE Main and other competitive exams like NEET. Most important feature of the app is its organized and structured learning resources and personalized preparation interface. The app also lets you set your learning goals and achieve them in a stipulated time frame.
JEE Main Mock Test 2021
- NTA provides official JEE Main Mock test, this can highly beneficial for the candidates in terms of understating the exam pattern.
- Candidates can access the mock test from the official website of NTA i.e. nta.ac.in
- NTA launched Abhyaas app for JEE Main Preparation.
- Mock test facility is now available in Hindi and English language both as informed by HRD Minister.
- The app has been accessed by lakhs of Joint Entrance Examination(JEE) Main aspirants. Read More
Best Books for JEE Main 2021 Preparation
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 2021:
| 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 2021 | |
| Organic Chemistry | R.K Gupta |
| Concise Inorganic | J.D Lee |
| General Chemistry | Darrell D Ebbing |
| University Chemistry | Freedman and Young |
JEE Main Admit Card 2021
- NTA will release JEE Main Admit Card for JEE Main 2021 February session.
- Candidates can download their admit card by logging into the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in/ nta.ac.in) using their application number and DOB.
- Last session, JEE Main 2020 Admit Card had four pages which includes information about “Important Instructions for Candidates” given on Page No. 2 and an “Advisory for Candidates regarding COVID-19” on Pages No. 3 and 4.
- The hall ticket is a mandatory document that a candidate needs to carry on the exam day along with a valid ID proof.
- 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 and more.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Centers
- This year, NTA is expected to conduct JEE Main 2021 in 329 JEE Main Exam Centers across cities across India and 10 cities abroad.
- Odd-Even Rule will be followed when it comes to the seating arrangement in JEE Main 2021 February Session.
- Candidates are given an opportunity to list up to 4 preferences in the exam center category, during filling the JEE Main Application form.
- Candidates can give different preferences for all the 4 sessions.
JEE Main Cut Off 2021
Qualifying Cut off and Admission Cut off are different for JEE Main 2021. Qualifying Cut off is the minimum score required to sit for JEE Advanced 2021. Admission Cut off is the merit list based on the cut off which is used for the counseling 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 and number of candidates applying for a particular course. Check JEE Main Cut Off
JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff 2021
JEE Main 2021 Qualifying Cutoff will be released by NTA. Candidates can check previous session’s category-wise cut off for JEE Main:
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| General | 90.3765335 |
| GEN- EWS | 70.2435518 |
| OBC – NCL | 72.8887969 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 50.1760245 |
| Scheduled tribes (ST) | 39.0696101 |
| PwD | 0.0618524 |
JEE Main Admission Cut off - JoSAA Cutoff Ranks
Candidates can check the institute wise opening and closing rank cutoffs and allotment for 2020 from the following table. Unlike the previous year, this year JoSAA counselling will be held in six rounds.
| JoSAA Counselling Rounds | JoSAA Cutoff Ranks |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Download Here |
| Round 2 | Download Here |
| Round 3 | Download Here |
| Round 4 | Download Here |
| Round 5 | Download Here |
| Round 6 | Download Here |
JEE Main Cutoff – Trend Analysis
As per the last few years cutoff trends, a steady decrease in the qualifying cutoff can be seen. There can be many factors which resulted in the fluctuation of JEE Main Cutoff like increase in no. of candidates for JEE Advanced which inturn decreased the cutoff, examination getting tougher every year, etc.
Here are some of the stats based on the comparison of cut off marks of JEE Main 2020 and JEE Main 2019, qualifying cut off for most of the categories has dropped in 2020.
- JEE Main 2020 Cut off - General Category has increased from 89 to 90.
- JEE Main 2020 Cut off - OBC Category has decreased from 74 to 73.
- JEE Main 2020 Cut off - SC Category has decreased from 54 to 50.
- JEE Main 2020 Cut off - ST Category has decreased from 44 to 39.
Top Engineering Colleges in India
| Name | State | NIRF Score | NIRF Ranking 2020 | NIRF Ranking 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Tamil Nadu | 89.93 | 1 | 1 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi | Delhi | 88.08 | 2 | 2 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay | Maharashtra | 85.08 | 3 | 3 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 82.18 | 4 | 5 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | West Bengal | 80.56 | 5 | 4 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 76.29 | 6 | 6 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati | Assam | 74.90 | 7 | 7 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad | Telangana | 66.44 | 8 | 8 |
| National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 64.10 | 9 | 10 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 62.88 | 10 | 13 |
JEE Main 2021 – Admission at NITs
- The admission policy for NIT states is that out of the total number of seats, 50 percent of the seats will be reserved for students of the particular state where the NIT is located.
- The other 50 percent of seats will be granted based on All India Rank (AIR) of students from other states.
- A candidate can avail of a scholarship based on their class XII performance and JEE Main Score.
Top 15 NITs as per NIRF Ranking
| NIT | State | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute Of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 10 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology | Gujarat | 15 |
| Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur (Deemed University)-Nagpur | Maharashtra | 18 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Rourkela-Rourkela | Odisha | 19 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka-Mangalore | Karnataka | 22 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology | Uttar Pradesh | 23 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Warangal | Telangana | 28 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Durgapur | West Bengal | 30 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Calicut | Kerala | 35 |
| Malaviya National Institute Of Technology, Jaipur | Rajasthan | 37 |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute Of Technology, Jalandhar | Punjab | 42 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Kurukshetra | Haryana | 48 |
| NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | 51 |
| National Institute Of Technology, Agartala | Tripura | 52 |
| NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | 57 |
Must Read on NITs:
- NIT Delhi, Cut off, Admission, Fees
- NIT Patna – Cut off, Ranking, Admission
- JEE Main Cut off for Top NITs
Low Score in JEE Main? Apply Here
With lakhs of students competing for seats in IITs, IIITs and NITs, it is often that candidates end up not achieving the desired rank. There are a number of prestigious B.Tech colleges, admissions to which is possible without JEE Main Score.
| Name of the Institute | Admission Process | Number of Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | BITSAT | 800 |
| NSIT Delhi | DTU Entrance Exam | 775 |
| MIT Pune | MHT CET | 540 |
| CEAU Guindy | TNEA | - |
| MIT Karnataka | MU OET | 6,520 |
| VIT | VITEEE | 3,570 |
| LPU | LPUNEST | - |
| SRM University | SRMJEEE | 10,200 |
| BMSCE Bangalore | BMSCE Entrance Exam | 970 |
| R.V. College of Engineering | KEA CET, COMEDK | 1,080 |
| MSRIT Bangalore | KEA CET, COMEDK | 738 |
JEE Main College Predictor 2021
Collegedunia’s exclusive college predictor assists candidates in finding their suitable colleges and understanding their admission chances at premium institutes like NITs, CFTIs and IIITs. JEE Main College Predictor uses the opening and closing ranks of previous year counseling data and predicts the most suitable college options to pursue Engineering. Candidates can also narrow down the available options by adding specific filters such as their preferred city or course they wish to pursue. Check JEE Main College Predictor
JEE Main Answer Key 2021
- NTA will release JEE Main Answer Key for all 3 papers.
- Candidates can have an accurate idea of their JEE Main Score by tallying their responses with the JEE Main Answer Key.
- Candidates can download the question papers and answer keys for different slots from the official website using their login credentials.
- Candidates can also challenge JEE Main Answer Key 2021 against a fee of INR 200 .
- This fee shall not be refundable even if the answer is found to be correct. The final score calculation for result shall be carried out on the basis of the final JEE Main Answer Key.
- The official PDF provides Question ID and Correct question ID for all the 3 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Check JEE Main Answer Key
JEE Main Answer Key Previous Year
| Papers | January Session | April/September Session |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main B.E/ B.Tech | Download Here | Download Here |
| JEE Main B. Arch and B. Planning | Download Here | Download Here |
Once the candidates have downloaded the answer key and response sheet, they can tally the answers and calculate their scores. As per JEE Main marking scheme, candidate will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer and 1 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect response. There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions and numeric value answer based questions.
Must Read News About JEE Main 2021 on Collegedunia
JEE Main Paper Analysis
Candidates can go through the paper analysis of B.E/ B.Tech, B. Arch, and B. Planning papers to know what to expect from JEE Main 2021 Question paper in terms of the difficulty level and most asked topics.
JEE Main Paper Analysis – Previous Session
A basic distribultion of number of questions in terms of difficulty level of B.E/ B. Tech paper of JEE Main January session is tabulated below:
| Sections | Tough | Medium | Easy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4 | 11 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| Physics | 2 | 7 | 16 |
The overall analysis of JEE Main 2020 January B.E/ B.Tech Paper is tabulated below:
| Subject | Easy Level | Medium Level | Difficult Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Class 11 | Class 12 | |
| Chemistry | 11 | 44 | 14 | 56 | 44% | 56% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 44 | 14 | 56 | 44% | 56% |
| Physics | 12 | 48 | 13 | 52 | 48% | 52% |
| Grand Total | 34 | 136 | 41 | 164 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
JEE Main Toppers
Must Read Interviews of JEE Main Toppers (NTA Score 100)
- JEE Main Topper Rongala Arun Siddardha
- JEE Main Topper Landa Jitendra
- JEE Main Topper Parth Dwivedi
- JEE Main Topper Chagari Koushal Kumar Reddy
Tabulated below is the list of state-wise toppers of JEE Main 2020 January session including the 9 candidates who received NTA score 100 in B.E/B. Tech paper of JEE Main 2020 for January session:
| Candidate Name | NTA Score | State Code of Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AKSHAT SINGH | 97.3286395 | ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS |
| LANDA JITENDRA | 100.0000000 | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| THADAVARTHI VISHNU SRI SAI SANKAR | 100.0000000 | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| APURBA NATH | 96.1831211 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH |
| EESHAAN DUTTA | 99.9338277 | ASSAM |
| SHUBH KUMAR | 99.9972380 | BIHAR |
| KUNWAR PREET SINGH | 99.9972380 | CHANDIGARH |
| SHASHWAT CHAKRABORTY | 99.9551322 | CHHATTISGARH |
| SHARAD VISHWAKARMA | 99.2655484 | DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI |
| JAIN ANMOL RAJESH KUMAR | 98.6482824 | DAMAN AND DIU |
| NISHANT AGARWAL | 100.00000000 | DELHI (NCT) |
| SIDDHANT GOVEKAR | 99.9109245 | GOA |
| NISARG CHADHA | 100.0000000 | G |
The list of candidates with 100 NTA score in B. Arch and B. Planning papers is tabulated below:
| Candidate Name | Paper | State Code of Eligibility |
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| Aarzoo | B.Arch | Haryana |
| Hardik Rajpal | B.Arch | Telangana |
| Kanumuri Bheemeswara Vijay Varma | B. Planning | Andhra Pradesh |
JEE Main 2021 Result
- NTA will JEE Main Result for all 3 papers – B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning.
- Candidates can check their result by entering their application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Candidates with 100 percentile marks has been given below. Check Complete list of JEE Main State-wise Toppers
- JEE Main Result for January and April/September sessions will be compiled and final merit list will be formulated.
- For candidates appearing in both sessions, the better of the four scores will be considered for the merit list.
- Result for JEE Main is released separately for B.E/B.Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning papers.
- 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.
Compilation and Display of Result of B.E./ B. Tech
- B.E/B. Tech papers of JEE Main January and September session were held in multiple shifts.
- The raw marks of the candidate will be used in the calculation of their NTA scores.
- The result consists of the four NTA scores - for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the total in B.E/ B. Tech paper.
Compilation and Display of Result of B. Arch and B. Planning
- B. Arch and B. Planning papers were conducted in multiple shifts.
- The raw marks of the candidates will be converted into NTA scores.
- 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.
JEE Main 2021 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 Counselling
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2020 has released the counselling schedule, as per the notification released, the counselling will be done in 6 rounds. JoSAA Seat Allotment Round 6 result has been released on November 7, 2020. JoSAA 2020 Cutoff for Round 1 – 6 is available on the official portal, students can check institute-wise opening and closing ranks. There are three counselling processes for 15% JEE Main All India Seats:
- JoSAA 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.
Check JEE Main Counselling Process
JEE Main Eligibility for Admission to NITs, IITs and CFTIs
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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.
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For SC / ST candidates the requirement is 65% in 12th.
JEE Main Eligibility for Admission to B.Arch
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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.
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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 |
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| 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:
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Above mentioned criteria could be adopted by other technical institutions that are going to participate in counselling through CSAB / JoSAA.
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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.
JoSAA Seat Matrix
JoSAA has released the information on number of seats available at IITs. NITs, IIITs and GFTIs for JEE Main 2020 candidates for the academic session 2021. This year JoSAA shall conduct counselling for a total of 50,822 seats available at 110 institutes accepting JEE Main 2020 score i.e. 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 29 Other-GFTIs. Candidates can check the category wise availability of seats below:
| Category | Total Seats | GFTIs | IIITs | NITs | IITs |
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| Open | 20311 | 2682 | 2273 | 9150 | 6206 |
| Open-PWD | 1033 | 137 | 103 | 465 | 328 |
| General-EWS | 4539 | 517 | 483 | 2037 | 1502 |
| General-EWS-PWD | 242 | 23 | 25 | 123 | 71 |
| SC | 7152 | 757 | 793 | 3311 | 2291 |
| SC-PWD | 384 | 41 | 47 | 180 | 116 |
| ST | 3980 | 437 | 400 | 1991 | 1152 |
| ST-PWD | 218 | 20 | 17 | 123 | 58 |
| OBC | 12345 | 964 | 1431 | 5824 | 4126 |
| OBC-PWD | 618 | 42 | 71 | 302 | 203 |
| Total Seats | 50822 | 5620 | 5643 | 23506 | 16053 |
Category-wise Distribution of JEE Main Qualifiers
The category wise distribution of the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2021 Rank Holders who will be eligible to sit for JEE Advanced 2021 are as follows:
| Category | Total Number of Category wise Seats Reserved for JEE Advanced 2021 | |
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| Open | 96187 | 101250 |
| Open Pwd | 5063 | |
| Gen - EWS | 23750 | 25000 |
| Gen - EWS - Pwd | 1250 | |
| OBC - NCL | 64125 | 67500 |
| OBC - NCL - Pwd | 3375 | |
| SC | 35625 | 37500 |
| SC - Pwd | 1875 | |
| ST | 17812 | 18750 |
| ST - Pwd | 938 | |
JEE Main Helpline
Keeping in mind the hardships faced by candidates amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, NTA has come up with an exclusive helpline, candidates can contact the authorities regarding exam-related queries through text messages or SMS services. The helpline shall be operational during 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Read More
| NTA SMS Helpline for COVID-19 | |
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| NTA Text Helpline No 1 | 8178359845 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 2 | 8700028512 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 3 | 9650173668 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 4 | 9599676953 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 5 | 8882356803 |
- JEE Main Helpline for Transactions: For transaction related queries, Click Here
- JEE Main Helpline for Mock test: For mock test related queries, contact - tpc@nta.ac.in
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JEE Main FAQs
Ques. When will NTA release JEE Main 2021 Applications for February Session?
Ans. JEE Main Registration for the coming sessions of 2021 has been extended. Candidates can now apply until January 23, 2021. The last date for submission of JEE Main Registration fee is January 24, 2021.
Ques. When will JEE Main 2021 Exam dates be released?
Ans. JEE Main 2021 Exam dates have been released, Phase – I of JEE Main 2021 will be conducted from February 23 – 26, 2021, as confirmed by official notification released by NTA on December 16, 2020.
Ques. How many sessions will JEE Main 2021 be conducted in?
Ans. JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in four sessions, the dates being February 23 – 26, March 15 – 18, April 27 – 30 and May 24 – 28, 2021.
Ques. Are there any changes in JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern?
Ans. JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern has been revised considering the syllabus reduction by CBSE and state boards. Physics, Chemistry and Maths will now have 30 questions each. All three of these subjects will have two sections. Section A will contain 20 MCQs and Section B will contain 10 Numerical value answer based questions. Candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10 in section B.
Ques. If a candidate has passed in 2020 and has appeared for improvement in 2021, what will they fill in the academic details section in JEE Main Registration?
Ans. Such candidates have to decide as to which percentage of marks i.e. 2020 or 2021 is better and accordingly select the year and corresponding roll number in the first step of JEE Main 2021 Application Form. Further, the candidates who have passed class 12th in 2020 and appearing in improvement examination of class 12th in 2021, may fill the form in either of the following methods:-
a) Select the year of passing class 12th as 2021 and enter the roll number, name of the board in the first step of the application form. In the second step of application form, select ‘yes’ in the column – appearing for improvement examination, Or
b) Select the year of appearing class 12th as 2021 and fill the
Ques. Who can apply for JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Candidates who have passed Class 12th in 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age are eligible to sit for JEE Main 2021, check detailed eligibility here
Ques. How much should I score to get a 99 percentile in JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Marks required in getting a 99 percentile in JEE Main varies from session to session. As the percentile score is calculated in relation to the scores of all the other candidates taking the exam, things like paper difficulty and average scores on the particular exam day come into play. You cannot calculate your percentile with just your score while ignoring all of these other variables.
Ques. What are the instructions for JEE Main Image size?
Ans. After filling in the online form, candidates are required to scan and upload photographs and signatures as per the defined guidelines by NTA.
- Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format.
- Size of scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
- Size of scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 30 kb.
Ques. When should I attempt JEE Main in order to get the best possible percentile score?
Ans. The competition in JEE Main is usually relatively lower in the January session, as many students do not complete their syllabus by then. If you take the January session exam seriously and prepare for it well in advance, you will already have a leg up against a lot of the other candidates. This means that you will get a higher percentile even with lower marks in the January session as compared to the September session.
Ques. What items are allowed in JEE Main exam center?
Ans. The list of items allowed in JEE Main exam center are as follows:
- JEE Main Admit Card, ID and other exam related documents.
- Transparent Ball Point Pen
- Additional photograph to be pasted on the attendance sheet
- Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- Personal transparent water bottle.
Ques. With the economic slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, will there be any relief in the fees of NITs and IITs?
Ans. As per the statement of the education minister during his webinar on May 5, 2020, HRD has insisted to NITs and IITs to avoid the yearly fee hike during these times.
Ques. How will I manage JEE Main 2021, if I have no experience with computers and online tests?
Ans. The Ministry of Human Resource Development has mandated the NTA to set up, establish and create a network of Test Practice Centres for candidates, especially in remote and rural areas to enable them to practice and be comfortable in taking a Computer Based Test (CBT). This facility will be completely free of cost. This will facilitate and ease the process of being able to take a Computer Based Test (CBT). The entire experience of using a computer will be as close to the actual experience of taking a CBT as possible. All efforts will also be made to provide practice tests and questions so that candidates can familiarize themselves with logging into the system, go through the detailed instructions regarding the test, use the mouse, scroll down to the next question, navigate between questions, review and edit their options and submit questions. It will also offer Mock Test.
Ques. Are there good options for JEE Main Online Classes?
Ans. NTA has provided online video lectures by IIT Faculty and experts for the preparation of JEE Main . The steps to access the video lectures are as follows:
- Visit the official website of NTA i.e. nta.ac.in.
- Click on the “CONTENT BASED LECTURES - FOR JEE MAIN AND NEET-UG BY IIT PROFESSORS / SUBJECT EXPERTS” tab.
- You will be redirected to the page containing the name of different subjects.
- Choose the video lecture by clicking on the subject.
Ques. Can I crack JEE Main without coaching?
Ans. 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 traveling time, energy and money. In the case of self-study, be very focused during school lectures and take help from your school teachers for doubt clarification.
Ques. Is JEE Main and JEE Advanced syllabus the same?
Ans. Unlike JEE main, JEE Advanced includes a few extra topics apart from class 12th syllabus. JEE main does not include some of the topics of JEE Advanced, For e.g. Thermal Physics is included in JEE Advanced but is not asked in JEE main. Similarly, Electrochemistry is included in JEE Advanced but not in JEE main.
Ques. JEE Main site is not opening, what should I do?
Ans. If there is an issue with your browser, we suggest you clear your cache and retry. However, any technical issue with the official website will be fixed as soon as possible.
Ques. I am preparing for NATA 2021 as well as JEE Main 2021 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 great news for all the aspirants. JEE Main B. Arch question paper comprises 77 questions in total, there are 3 sections in JEE Main Paper II – Aptitude Test (50 questions), Mathematics (25 questions) and Drawing Test (2 questions).
Ques. Where to check JEE Main Result?
Ans. A simple 4 step process to download the JEE Main Result is as follows:
- Open the official website: nta.ac.in.
- Look for the link that reads “JEE Main 2021 result”.
- Click on the link and provide the details of the Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the submit button and your JEE Main 2021 score is displayed on the screen.
Ques. What is the weightage of JEE Main Kinematics Questions?
Ans. Kinematics is an essential very chapter not only because its weight age is high but also because it is the most basic chapter of mechanics and can be applied in almost any topic of physics. Candidates must make sure that they have conceptual clarity when it comes to Kinematics.
Ques. Can I edit my category in JEE Main Application Form?
Ans. Yes, you can edit your category in the form during Form Correction. Login with Application Number and Password to access the form correction.
Ques. Is JEE Main tough?
Ans. Lakhs of candidates appear for JEE Main every year, the exam is a gateway to top engineering colleges in the country. The level of difficulty of the exam can not be underestimated mainly because of the high level of competition. But with a proper plan, accurate resources and dedication, one can definitely make it to the required rank range.
Ques. How many times can I attempt JEE Main?
Ans. Candidates can appear for JEE Main exam for up to 3 consecutive years. For 2021, JEE Main will be held four times a year, the candidate may appear in all the attempts. Appearing in all four sessions of the same year will be counted as a single attempt.
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 2021 (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. How to Download JEE Main Admit Card?
Ans. Candidates can download JEE Main admit card from the official website i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in using their Application number and password/DOB.
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 2021 but only to fulfill the eligibility for JEE Advanced 2021. 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 JoSAA Counselling this year?
Ans. There a total of 110 institutes that are participating in JoSAA Counselling 2021.
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 2021. Can I apply for JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Yes, to appear in JEE Advanced, a diploma holder can apply in JEE Main 2021 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 2021?
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 2021?
Ans. There is no special criteria of minimum percentage defined for appearing in JEE Main 2021. 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 2021?
Ans. Apart from JEE Main, you can appear for BITSAT, COMEDK UGET, VITEEE, MU OET, SRMJEEE, UPSEE, AEEE and WBJEE.
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 2021 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?
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| 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 2021 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 misspelt 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 attempts 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 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 2021 as usual.
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.
Ques. Will JEE Main 2021 be postponed?
Ans. JEE Main January session has been postponed to February and the exam is scheduled to be held between February 23 – 26, 2021. Also there will be four sessions for JEE Main 2021 that will be held in February, March, April, and May. Therefore further delay in the exam is not expected. Students can sit for any or all the sessions and can use the best scores for admission purposes.
Ques. Is 150 a good JEE Main score? Can I get an admission in IIT with this score?
Ans. A score ranging from 150-200 is considered to be good in JEE Main. Students are able to get admission at top NITs with this score. With a score of 150 in JEE Main 2021, you will be eligible for JEE Advanced. And a good score in JEE Advanced can guarantee you admission to IIT.
Ques: Is 75% percentage mandatory to apply for JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Yes. As per the latest JEE Main eligibility criteria candidates (general category) should have secured at least 75% marks in Class 12 or qualifying exam. Other category candidates should have 65% marks in order to become eligible for JEE Main 2021.
Ques. Can I apply for two sessions together in JEE Main 2021?
Ans. Yes. Candidates can apply for two sessions together in JEE Main 2021. The exam is scheduled to be held in four sessions i.e. February/ March/ April/ May. Candidates need to pay the fees accordingly if they are planning to apply for 2 sessions.
Ques. Can I appear for JEE Main 2021 in the Hindi Language?
Ans. Yes. As per new exam pattern, JEE Main exam 2021 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Ques. By mistake, I have mentioned some details wrong in my JEE Main 2021 Application Form. Can I fill a new application form?
Ans. No. Multiple applications from one applicant are not acceptable or might get rejected as a single email ID and mobile can be used to fill one application form only. However, students can make corrections in the details during the time of JEE Main Form Correction which will be available from January 19 to 21, 2020.
Ques. For how many papers JEE Main 2021 Phase 1 will be conducted?
Ans. JEE Main 2021 Phase 1 examination will be conducted for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan. The remaining 3 phases will be also be conducted for these papers only.
Ques. Other than Photograph and Signature which documents need to be uploaded during JEE Main 2021 Registration?
Ans. Photograph and Signature are the only documents that need to be uploaded during JEE Main 2021 Registration. All the candidates are advised to upload the documents as per the guidelines of NTA.
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