Last updated on January 16th, 2021 at 06:37 pm

Latest Updates on JEE Main Application Form 2021-

• NTA has extended last date for JEE Main Application Form 2021 till 23rd January 2021.
• JEE Main Form Correction will now be open from 27th – 30th January 2021.
• NTA has released official notification and information bulletin for JEE Main 2021. Exam will be conducted in 4 sessions – February, March, April and May 2021.
• Candidates can apply for multiple sessions of JEE Main 2021 together and pay the combined fees.
• NTA will also re-open application window for a short period after JEE Main Results of February, March and April session.

Direct Link for NTA JEE Main Application Form 2021

Candidates are required to provide preferences for JEE Main Exam centres along with paper opted while applying for the exam. The information about the exam centre and schedule will be mentioned in the JEE Main Admit Card.

JEE Main Application Form 2021: Highlights

Exam Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Mode of Registration	Online
Examination mode	Online
Minimum Eligibility	Intermediate Graduate
JEE Main Registration Fee (Single Paper)	General/OBC (Male Candidates) – INR 650 General/OBC (Female/Transgender Candidates) – INR 325 SC/ST/PwD (All) – INR 325
Mode of Payment	Net banking, Credit card, Debit card, UPI
Helpdesk	[email protected]

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JEE Main 2021 Application Dates

Events	JEE Main Exam Dates
JEE Main 2021 Registration Starts	16 December 2020
JEE Main 2021 Registration Ends	23 January 2021 (Extended)
JEE Main Fee Payment Last Date	24 January 2021
JEE Main 2021 Form Correction (Begins)	27 January 2021
JEE Main 2021 Form Correction (Ends)	30 January 2021
Release of JEE Main Admit Card 2021	2nd week of February 2021
JEE Main 2021 Examination Dates	22 – 26th February 2021 (Session 1) 15 – 18th March 2021 (Session 2) 27 – 30th April 2021 (Session 3) 24 – 28th May 2021 (Session 4)

JEE Main 2021 Application Process: Developments Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

JEE Main 2021 application form will be made available in online mode at the official website of NTA. Only eligible candidates will be able to fill the form.

• Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and delay in school reopening, the date for JEE Main 2021 exams for both the sessions might get affected and get shifted.
• As schools have reduced the annual syllabus, the syllabus for JEE Main might also get decreased.
• Students can check the updated details of the JEE Main 2021 on the official website now. Check Official Information Bulletin

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• Revision Plan for JEE Main 2021
• Most Important Formulas For JEE Main 2021 Preparation

JEE Main 2021 Registration: Features

Following are the salient features of the JEE Main 2021 Registration:

• JEE Main 2021 aspirants must have filled a valid email id and mobile number in the form for NTA to communicate information to them.
• Candidates must keep recent photographs and signatures handy before JEE Main 2021 Registration.
• For JEE Main aspirants, it was mandatory to upload class 12 marksheet/ admit card/ certificate.
• Candidates were required to properly go through the instructions mentioned in the application form.
• Download the sample application form and go through it to avoid any error in the final application form.
• Also, candidates must ensure not to add any prefixes such as Mr/Shri/Fr/Dr/Mrs/Smt/Col with their or guardian’s names.

JEE Main Application Form 2021: Eligibility

There are four main parameters in JEE Main 2021 Eligibility criteria essential for JEE Main Registration.

1. Educational Qualification
   • For JEE Main 2021, only candidates who have passed 12th exam in 2019 (after July), 2020 or 2021 are allowed to apply.
   • Minimum 50% marks in Maths and 50% marks in the aggregate are mandatory for B.Planning paper (Paper 1).
   • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects for B.E./B.Tech Paper applicants with additional subjects like Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects.
   • B. Arch Applicants must have passed 12th board exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
2. Age Limit
   • NTA has removed the age limit barrier from JEE Main 2021 exam.
   • The only condition for JEE Main 2021 is to pass 12th exam in 2019, 2020 or 2021 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE Main 2021.
3. Year of Appearance of the Candidate
   • Any candidate appearing for 12th exam in 2021 or have appeared in 2019, 2020 can apply for JEE Main 2021.
   • Candidates who passed Class 12th/Qualifying examination in 2018 or before are not eligible.
   • Candidates appearing for the class 12 board exams in 2022 or after are also ineligible.
4. Number of Attempts
   • Candidates can take the JEE Main exam for 3 consecutive years
   • Candidate’s appearances in the two sessions held each year will be counted as their one attempt only.

Qualifying Exams Under JEE Main Eligibility Criteria

Only those candidates will be eligible for JEE Main 2021, who have qualified in the following examinations:

• 12th examination or equivalent conducted by a recognised board such as ICSE, CBSE, CISCE, etc.
• Intermediate or Pre-Degree Course exam or Pre-University Course organized by any of the recognized Board/University
• H.S.C – vocational exams
• For admission to IITs, General Certificate Education (GCE) exam (London/ Cambridge/ Sri Lanka) at Advanced level (A)
• Association of Indian Universities which is recognized by School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 12th class
• The final exam of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the NDA.
• Diploma of at least three years recognized by AICTE or SBTE
• The Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects

Prerequisites for JEE Main Registration 2021

Documents required for JEE Main Registration process are tabulated below:

Photograph in JPEG format – 10KB to 200KB (size)	Signature in JPEG format- 4KB to 30KB (size)
Aadhaar card number	Proof of Date of Birth
Class 10 certificate	Class 12 mark sheet
Caste Certificate for SC or ST	Passport
Domicile Certificate	–

Document Required by Foreign Candidates

Foreign candidates will require the followings documents for JEE Main 2021 Application Form:

• Birth Certificate
• Class XII mark sheet with minimum 75% aggregate
• ID proof
• Citizenship proof of respective country/passport
• Testimonial

How To Fill JEE Main 2021 Application Form?

Follow the below-given steps for JEE Main Registration process:

Step 1: JEE Main Registration and Form Filling

• Visit the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in and
• Click on “Apply for JEE Main 2021”

• A new window will open for JEE Main 2021 Login and Registration.

• Now click on “New Registration”
• A new page will open showing the various rules, fees and other details of JEE Main 2021 Application such as passwords etc.
• Scroll down, click on checkbox and Click on “Click here to Proceed”

• Candidates have to fill the particulars in the JEE Main Application Form as per their 10th Marksheet / Birth Certificate only.

• Fill up the JEE Main Registration form by providing the following details:

1. 1. Nationality
   2. State of Eligibility
   3. State where the Class 12th School / NIOS study center is located
   4. Identification Type
   5. Aadhaar Card Number
   6. Candidate’s Name
   7. Date of Birth
   8. Gender
   9. Security Pin

• Do verify the email address and phone number as this cannot be changed. All communications will be sent to the registered email ID only.
• If the details of the Aadhaar Card match the details stored in the UID database, candidates can proceed to fill the JEE Main Application Form.
• On submission, an application number will be generated which can be used to complete the registration process.

Registration Form Filling

Engineering or Architecture aspirants appearing for JEE Main 2021 are required to enter the following details in JEE Main Registration form-

1. Candidate’s Details: Nationality, Category, Address, Birth District, Religion, Minority Status, Disability Status
2. Academic Details: Year of passing class 12, Percentage/Marks – class 12/10, Question Paper Language, Qualifying Exam Code, School Education Board
3. Other Details: Self Declaration, Aadhaar Card Details, Father/Mother/Guardian’s Details

Step 2: Upload Documents

• Candidates are required to upload Photograph and Signature in JEE Main Registration form as per the given specifications:

Documents	File Size
Photograph (JPG)	10-200 KB
Signature(JPG)	4-30 KB

• Check Image Specification.
• Clear photographs should be uploaded.
• Photographs with white background are preferable.
• Students must keep a reserve of multiple copies of the photograph as the same will be required during JEE Main Counselling and other procedures.
• In case of discrepancy in images, candidates can correct the same using the JEE Main Image Correction Window.
• Class 12th Marksheet/Certificate needs to be uploaded with size in between 50 KB to 200 KB Documents Upload

Step 3: Payment of Application Fee

• JEE Main Registration/Application Fee can be paid via:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Net Banking
  • UPI
  • Online Wallets
• GST and Transaction fee will be levied as per the payment method.
• UPI method can be preferred for zero bank charges.
• Upon successful payment of Application Fee, candidates are advised to save the confirmation page. 
• In case of any error, contact JEE Main with the help of any of the below-mentioned details:

JEE (Main) Unit Central Board of Secondary Education

Address: Plot No. 149, Block – H,

Sector – 63, Noida – 201309

Distt- Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)

Email: [email protected]

Helpline No.: 7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526

• If the confirmation page is not generated, candidates will have to pay the fee again.
• Fee once paid, shall not be refunded under any circumstances

JEE Main Application: Fee for single or combined papers

The table below details the JEE Main Registration fee (in INR) for various papers (single as well as a combination of papers).

Category	Single Paper	Two or Three Papers	Single Paper	Two or Three Papers
Candidates Type	For Domestic Centres		For Foreign centres
General/OBCs (Boys)	650	1300	3000	6000
SC/ST/PwD/Female	325	650	1500	3000

Step 4: Select Exam Centres and Slot for the Exam

• JEE Main 2021 aspirants can choose exam centres from the preference list of 258 exam cities available.
• Allocation of centres for the JEE Main exam will be on a first come first serve basis.
• Candidates applying for offline mode need to select a minimum of 4 JEE Main Exam Centres and those opting for computer-based test (CBT) need to choose only one test centre

How To Choose JEE Main 2021 Exam Centres?

• Candidates have the option to choose any 4 exam centres according to their preference.
• The exam centre will be allotted by the exam authority only.
• For centres with less than 30 students, in such cases, those students will be allotted the last slot of the last exam day.
• Candidates must keep the following few things in mind while choosing an exam centre:
  • • The centre must be nearest so as to avoid delays in reaching the venue on time.
    • It must be easy and accessible to reach.
    • Evaluate transportation facilities to reach the centre.
• At the JEE Main Exam centres, the exam is conducted in the online mode.
• At JEE Main Exam Centers of Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the medium of question paper will be Hindi, English and Gujarati

Guidelines for JEE Main Application Form Password

JEE Main 2021 Application Form required a password and a security question at the time of JEE Main registration. Although it can be changed, it is advisable to create a strong password, which is easy to remember. Some rules for the password for JEE Main Application Form 2021 is given below:

• Character length should be in between 8 and 13
• Password must contain each of the following –
  • • Uppercase letter
    • Lowercase letter
    • Numeric character
    • A special character such as – [email protected]#$%^&*()_+
• Candidates can use applications like Lastpass to save passwords, however, it is not suggested
• Google passwords also allow you to save passwords on Chrome browser.

For Resetting JEE Main Application Password

Candidates have 3 options to reset password:

• Answer security question
• OTP sent to the registered mobile number provided by candidate.
• Reset link sent to the registered email address provided by the candidate

Documents to keep handy after submitting JEE Main 2021 Application Form

After the JEE Main registration process is complete, candidates need to keep the following documents handy:

• Print-out of the JEE Main registration fee payment & confirmation mail
• JEE Main Admit Card 2021 issued by NTA which can be downloaded from the official website
• Few passport size photographs, same as used while filling JEE Main application form

JEE Main Application Form: Checking Status

The status of the JEE Main application form can be checked using the “Application Form Progress” feature on the left side of the application window:

• View Application Form
• Check scanned images
• View payment status

Checking Fee Payment Status for JEE Main 2021

• JEE Main 2021 applicants need to take a printout of the confirmation page only if the payment status reflects “Ok” status.
• In cases of online mode, if the payment status is not confirmed, then the candidate needs to pay the fees again.
• In case no status is displayed, then also candidates are required to make payment again.
• The money debited in the first instance will be credited to the candidate’s account in 7 days.

Download JEE Main 2021 Study Material

JEE Main Registration Statistics

The table below shows the number of candidates who registered and appeared for 3 papers of JEE Main 2020 January Session. It identifies the pattern for the upcoming JEE Main 2020 September session.

Exams	Candidate	General	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Total
B.E./B.Tech Paper	Registered	358598	358539	84645	85257	34222	921261
	Appeared	336862	339836	82123	78848	31341	869010
B.Arch Paper	Registered	52082	52864	13256	13474	6734	138410
	Appeared	40390	44682	11721	10478	5408	112679
B.Planning Paper	Registered	24875	21120	3539	6354	3115	59003
	Appeared	17638	16938	3032	4555	2354	44517

JEE Main 2020 [B.E./B.Tech] Registration statistics for January & April/ September Sessions

Particulars	Registered	Appeared
Common candidates in January + April/ September 2020 Examination	5.88 lakhs	4.81 lakhs
Candidates in January 2020 Examination	9.21 lakhs	8.69 lakhs
Candidates in April/September 2020 Examination	8.41 lakhs	6.35 lakhs
Unique candidates in JEE Main January + April/September 2020	11.74 lakhs	10.23 lakhs

JEE Main 2021 Registration: Statistics Over Years

Year	Applicants in Numbers
2020	11.74 Lakhs
2019	12,37,892
2018	11,48,000
2017	11,98,989
2016	12,07,257
2015	13,04,217
2014	13,56,000
2013	12,82,000
2012	12,20,000

Steps to Avail EWS Reservation in JEE Main 2021

NTA has implemented a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section candidates in JEE Main 2021. Eligible candidates need to apply for the reservation by selecting the option in JEE Main 2021 application form. Follow below steps to avail reservation:

• Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Search for JEE Main Application Form
• While filling the application form select – EWS category
• Fill the rest of the form in the same way as explained above
• Submit the application form

Note: No certificate or supporting document needs to be uploaded but will be required at the time of applying for JEE Advanced 2021.

Read | JEE Main 2021 Reservation Criteria

Forgot JEE Main 2021 Application Number?

JEE Main 2021 aspirants who could not remember their JEE Main 2021 application number can follow below steps:-

• Visit the official website and click on the candidate login window
• Click on “I can’t access my account” option
• Further select “ I forgot my JEE Main Application Form Number” option.
• Candidates will have to provide necessary details such as mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, security pin and eligibility state.
• Once the details are submitted, JEE Main aspirants can retrieve their application number.

Forgot the JEE Main 2021 Password?

In case if a candidate forgets JEE Main 2021 password, he/she could retrieve it by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Visit the official website and click on the candidate login window
• Then, click on “I can’t access my account” option
• Select “ I forgot my password” option
• Select one of the following options to get a new password.
  • Security Question and the answer is chosen during JEE Main registration
  • Verification code sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number
  • Ask to send a reset link to the registered email id

JEE Main 2021 Application Form Correction

• Every candidate needs to be extra vigilant while filling the JEE Main 2021 Application form to avoid errors.
• However, one can visit the official website to correct any information using the correction facility available.
• From the correction window available, select the “Edit Application Form” option and make necessary changes.
• At the time of JEE Main form correction, candidates have to pay an additional fee via different modes:
  • Online through credit/debit card/E-wallet/SBI buddy/Paytm
  • One can pay via e-challan generated during online correction by cash at branches of Syndicate/Canara/ICICI Bank

Steps for JEE Main 2021 Application Form Correction

Follow the below-mentioned steps to make any corrections in the application form:

• Click on the application correction window link at the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in)
• Enter JEE Main Application Number, Password and Security code
• Make the necessary changes
• Enter the “Submit” Button

JEE Main 2021 Application Form Correction details:

• Personal information: Spelling mistakes in names, parent’s names can be corrected
• Academic details: Details related to school, year of passing and qualifying exam can be rectified
• Change of paper: The choice of paper can also be corrected. In case candidates opt for an additional paper, the balance fee needs to be paid
• Language of Examination: Candidates can change the language of examination from one to other
• Category: NTA allows candidates to make changes in the category as well
  • Fee will not be refunded if it is changed from general to reserved
  • Candidate need to pay balance fee it the category is changed from reserved to general
• Exam Centers: Students can even change the exam centres

Application Fee for Form Correction

Candidates need to pay an additional fee if they make the following corrections:

• If additional papers are selected by the candidate, OR
• If the candidate has changed his/her category from reserved to general (OPEN).

How to check the size of the image?

The below steps ensures that the uploaded images are as per the guidelines or not:

• Right-click on the image to be uploaded
• Click on the properties of the image
• On the properties window, click on the Details tab and view the dimensions of the image

Scope of changing exam centre city

• NTA has expanded the scope of editing JEE Main exam centre from this year itself owing to COVID 19 and subsequent lockdown.
• For the majority of candidates who might be stuck in a particular city, this editing option has been the need of the hour.
• JEE Main Application Correction window was opened till 20th July 2021.
• It allows a candidate to correct particulars and also update exam city preferences.

JEE Main 2021 – How to choose NTA Practice Centers?

• The Ministry of Human Resource Development has asked the NTA to establish a network of test practice centres in various parts of the country
• The emphasis of test centres is mainly prominent for the candidates belonging to rural areas.
• The main aim for this is to make the students comfortable with the computer-based test.
• Around 4000 test practice centres have been established by NTA in schools and colleges across the country to spread awareness about the CBT mode among the candidates.
• Candidates can register for these centres on the official website of NTA completely free of cost.
• “NTA Student” application can be used to locate the exam centres and the nearest test practice centre offered by NTA.

How to Register for Mock Test in TPC?

1. Start with visiting the official website of NTA: nta.ac.in
2. Click on “student registration”
3. Enter personal information such as contact details, academic details, etc.
4. A screen will be displayed on which candidate can select any 5 centres according to their preference.
5. Lastly, select schedule and click on confirm.

Note: Candidate will get the confirmation SMS on the registered mobile number along with the registered email address. This SMS will be used at the time of entry at the centre.

JEE Main Admit Card 2021

• Registered candidates will be issued admit cards only a few days before the exam date
• One needs to log in to the NTA official website jeemain.nta.nic.in to download the admit card

JEE Main Admit Card 2021 – Key Points

• JEE Main 2021 Admit Card is mandatory for verification.
• It is a document used as an identity proof and entry ticket to the examination hall.
• NTA will issue separate admit cards for Paper I and Paper II, i.e, B.E/ B.Tech and B.Arch/B.Plan.
• Candidates will be intimated on the issue of JEE Main Admit Card on their registered mobile number and email ID.
• Candidates can contact the helpdesk in case of any discrepancies in the admit card.
• Students can access their e-admit card by logging in using their credentials.

Steps to Download the Admit Card for JEE Main 2021

• Visit the official portal
• Click on the “Download Admit Card” link
• Enter your application number and DOB/ Password
• Check the necessary details and click on “Download admit card”
• Get a printout of the same and retain it for future use.

Details mentioned on the JEE Main Admit Card

Candidate’s Name	Category
Paper / Papers Chosen	Date and Time of Exam
Date of Birth	Passport-sized photograph
Gender	Signature
Address of Exam Center	Medium of Question Paper
State Code of Eligibility	General Instructions for the exams

Discrepancy in JEE Main Admit Card 2021

JEE Main 2021 candidates may come across certain discrepancies in their admit cards including:

• Spelling Mistakes
• Pwd/DA status wrongly placed
• Difference in the test centers and city allotted
• Missing or unclear photograph

Such discrepancies can be resolved by sending a mail at [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)