JEE Main 2020 Application Form for September session was available at jeemain.nta.nic.in from February 7, 2020 to March 12, 2020. Later, in May, NTA re-opened the JEE Main Application forms from 19th till 24th May, 2020. Currently, it has been re-opened till 20th July, 2020. The portal was opened for students who have dropped their plans of studying abroad due to the ongoing pandemic. In just three days, 15000 candidates filled JEE Main Application form. JEE Main Registration is completely online.

NTA had extended JEE Main 2020 Application Form and Exam City Correction Facility. It was first available till 3rd May 2020 and then it was opened again from May 25 to May 31, 2020. Now, it has been re-opened till 20th July, 2020. Candidates could make changes in their application form JEE Main Application Correction Facility

The fee varies as per the number of papers opted, category and exam centers. Candidates could pay the registration fees in both online and offline modes. According to a senior official of MHRD, out of the 15000 newly registered candidates, 11,357 have already paid the JEE Main Registration fees. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2020 examination from 1st September- 6th September, 2020.

Candidates will have to mention their preferred JEE Main Exam Center cities and paper opted. Exam center along with day and shift for the exam is mentioned in the JEE Main Admit Card.

Update – According to a statement by OSD Anil Kumar Saha on May 21, 2020, BCECEB will not conduct any separate exam for admissions in engineering colleges. Admissions to engineering courses in 38 government colleges and 1 private college of Bihar will be doen on the basis of JEE Main scores only.

JEE Main 2020 Application: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Mode of Registration	Online
Examination mode	Online
Application Fee	Paper I or Paper II or Paper III (Single Paper) -General/OBC Male Candidates – Rs. 650 -General/OBC Female Candidates – Rs. 325 -SC/ST/PwD/Transgender Candidates – Rs, 325 Paper I & II, I & III, II & III or All 3 -General/OBC Male Candidates – Rs. 1300 -General/OBC Female Candidates – Rs. 650 -SC/ST/PwD/Transgender Candidates – Rs. 650
Mode of Payment	Net banking; Credit card; Debit card; UPI; PayTM
Helpdesk	[email protected]

JEE Main 2020 Application Dates

Following are the important dates for both January and September sessions.

Application dates for January session of JEE Main 2020

Events	For January 2020 Session
Commencement of JEE Main 2020 Registration	September 3, 2019
Registration Ends	October 10, 2019
Last Day for Application fee Submission	October 11, 2019
JEE Main 2020 Form Correction (Begins)	October 14, 2019
JEE Main 2020 Form Correction (Ends)	October 20, 2019
Release of JEE Main 2020 Admit Card	December 6, 2019
JEE Main 2020 Examination	January 6 – January 9, 2020

Application Dates For April (September) Session of JEE Main 2020

Events	For April 2020 Session
Commencement of JEE Main 2020 Registration	February 7, 2020
Registration Ends	March 12, 2020 (Upto 5 PM)
Last Day for Application fee Submission	March 12, 2020 (Upto 11:50 PM)
JEE Main 2020 Form Correction (Begins)	April 1, 2020
JEE Main 2020 Form Correction (Ends)	May 3, 2020
JEE Main Application Form Re-opened	19th May 2020
JEE Main Application Form Closes	24th May 2020
Form Correction Facility Re-opened	25th May 2020
Form Correction Facility Closes	31st May 2020
Form Correction Facility Re-opened	4th July 2020
Form Correction Facility Closes	20th July 2020
Release of JEE Main 2020 Admit Card	14 days prior to the exam
JEE Main 2020 Examination	1st September- 6th September, 2020

Changes in JEE Main 2020 Application

• JEE Main 2020 Application portal was open only for fresh candidates who did not appear in the January Session.
• Candidates who had appeared for January Session had to use their January credentials to fill the application form.
• Those who filled the application form for the January 2020 session but could not appear in the examination, will be required to register as new candidates for the September session.
• They had to upload their 12th marksheet or admit card or certificate while filling the application form.
• There was an increase in JEE Main 2020 fee of 150 INR for General candidates and 75 INR for other categories.

JEE Main 2020 Registration: Features

Following are the salient features of the JEE Main 2020 Registration:

• Firstly, candidates must have an email id and a mobile number to fill the application form. This is because NTA sends all the necessary information on the given email id and mobile number.
• Secondly, candidates must have the photograph and signature handy before JEE Main 2020 Registration.
• It is mandatory to upload class 12 marksheet/ admit card/ certificate while filling up the application form.
• Checking the instructions bulletin is advisable.
• Download the sample application form. It is advisable for the candidates to go through the sample application form before filling up their forms to avoid any errors.
• In addition, candidates should ensure that they do not use any prefixes such as Mr/Shri/Fr/Dr/Mrs/Smt/Col with the names etc.

JEE Main Application Form: Eligibility

There are four main parameters in JEE Main 2020 Eligibility criteria that are necessary for JEE Main Registration. If found ineligible, your candidature will be cancelled.

1. Educational Qualification
   • Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2020 if they passed Class XII examinations in 2018 (after July), 2019 or 2020.
   • For B. Planning paper, 50% marks in Maths and in the aggregate are mandatory.
   • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects for B.E./B.Tech Paper applicants. Additional could be Biology/Chemistry etc.
   • B.Arch Applicants must have passed XII exams with PCM.
2. Age Limit
   • NTA has removed the age limit barrier from JEE Main 2020.
   • Only if a candidate has passed class XII exams in 2018, 2019 or 2020, he/she can apply for JEE Main 2020.
3. Appearing Candidate
   • If a candidate is appearing for Class XII exams in 2020, he/she is also eligible for JEE Main 2020.
   • Furthermore, if a candidate has appeared in 2018 or 2019, he/she can apply as well.
   • Candidates who appeared in 2017 or before, are ineligible.
   • Candidates who will be appearing in 2021 or after are also ineligible.
4. Number of Attempts
   • Participants/Applicants can take the JEE Main exam for 3 consecutive years.
   • Two sessions each year will be counted as one attempt only.
   • There is no relaxation here for special categories (as of now).

Qualifying Exams Under JEE Main Eligibility Criteria

Only those candidates will be eligible for JEE Main 2020, who have qualified in the following examinations:

• Standard 12 examination or similar examination conducted by a recognised board such as ICSE, CBSE, CISCE, etc.
• Intermediate or Pre-Degree Course exam or Pre-University Course which is 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.
• Final exam of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the NDA.
• Diploma of at least three years which is recognized by AICTE or SBTE.
• The Senior Secondary School Examination which is conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects.

Pre-requisites for JEE Main Registration

Documents required at the time of JEE Main Registration process are mentioned in the following table:

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 2020 Application Form:-

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

Suggested Web Browsers for applying:

• Google Chrome 3.0
• Mozilla 3.0 and above
• Internet Explorer 9 and above.

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How to Fill the JEE Main Application Form?

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

Step 1: JEE Main Registration and Form Filling

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and Click on “Apply for JEE Main 2020”

There will be two links available on the website. One saying “Fresh Registrations” and one for “JEE Main 2020 January Registration“. Candidates who had registered for JEE Main January 2020 Session can directly apply using their Application Number and password from the January session.

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

• Nationality
• State of Eligibility
• State where the Class 12th School / NIOS study center is located
• Identification Type
• Aadhaar Card Number
• Candidate’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Security Pin

Verify the email id and phone number. If the details of the Aadhaar Card match the details stored in the UID database, candidates can proceed to fill the JEE Main Form.

Furthermore, the application number will be generated and will be used to complete the registration process in case a candidate is unable to do so all at once.

Registration Form Filling

Engineering or Architecture aspirants appearing for JEE Main 2020 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

• Clear photographs should be uploaded.
• It is suggested that the photograph is behind a white background.
• Students must keep a reserve of at least a dozen copies of the photograph as the same will be required during JEE Main Counselling and other procedures.
• In case there is any discrepancy in images, candidates can correct the same using the JEE Main Image Correction Window.
• Class 12th Marksheet/Certificate is required to be uploaded as well (50 KB to 200 KB).

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Step 3: Payment of Application Fee

• JEE Main Registration/Application Fee can be paid through-
  • 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 helpline numbers.
• If the confirmation page is not generated, candidates 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

Below is a table showing JEE Main Registration fee for various papers. Candidates can pay a registration fee for a single paper or pay the registration fee for a combination of papers. There is no option to pay the registration fee in offline mode.

Paper/Category	B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning	B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning	B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning	B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning
	In India		Outside India
General/OBCs (Boys)	650	1300	3000	6000
SC/ST/PwD/All Girls	325	650	1500	3000

Step 4: Select Exam Centres and Slot for the Exam

To schedule the exam the candidate can choose any of the 258 exam cities. Those who are first to arrive will be the first to receive their preferred location at the point of scheduling the exam. Candidates opting for offline have to choose a minimum of 4 JEE Main Exam Centres and those opting for computer-based test (CBT) platform have to choose only one test centre.

How to Choose JEE Main 2020 Exam centers?

• Candidates can choose any 4 exam centers according to the preference.
• The exam center will be allocated by the exam authority.
• If less than 30 students take the exam in a particular exam center, they will be allotted the last slot of the last exam day.
• Candidates must keep the following few things in mind when choosing an exam center
  • It is the nearest exam center so that they can reach on time.
  • The exam center is absolutely easy and comfortable to reach.
  • The transportation facility to reach the center.
• At the JEE Main Exam centers, the exam is conducted in CBT mode.
• While the city for JEE Main Exam Centers chosen as 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 2020 Application Form will require a password and a security question at the beginning of JEE Main registration. It is possible to change the password but it is always suggested to make a strong password yet something easy to remember. This is to prevent misuse of your information. Given below are the rules for setting the password for JEE Main Application Form 2020.

• Character length should be at least 8 to 13.
• Password must contain each of the following –
  • Uppercase letter
  • Lowercase letter
  • Numeric character
  • Special character such as – [email protected]#$%^&*()_+

Although it is suggested not to save passwords, candidates can use free applications such as Lastpass to save passwords. Google passwords is also an easy way to save passwords on Chrome browser.

For Resetting JEE Main Application Password

Candidates can use 3 ways for the resolution-

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

Documents to keep handy after submitting JEE Main 2020 application form

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

• JEE Main registration confirmation mail.
• Get the print out of the same.
• JEE Main admit card 2020 issued by NTA.
• Download the same 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 application form can be checked using the “Application Form Progress” feature available on the left side of the application window. It has 3 steps:

1. View Application Form.
2. Then, Scanned Images.
3. Lastly, the Payment Status.

Click on any of the above stages to check the JEE Main Form Status.

Checking Fee Payment Status for JEE Main 2020

A printout of the confirmation page can be taken only if the payment status reflects “Ok”. However, if the payment status has not yet been confirmed, the candidate will have to pay the fees again, in case of online payment. No reflection of the online payment status indicates that the payment was not successful. The money debited in the first instance will be credited to the candidate’s account in 7 days.

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Steps to Avail EWS Reservation in JEE Main 2020

NTA has implemented a 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Section candidates in JEE Main 2020 as per new act for reservations under EWS category. Eligible candidates will have to apply for the reservation by marking themselves as EWS Category candidates in the application form. Steps to avail reservation are given below:

• Firstly, visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Search for JEE Main Application Form.
• While filling the application form select – EWS category.
• Fill the form same as given in the steps above.
• Finally, submit the application form.

No certificate or supporting document has to be uploaded but it will be required at the time of applying for JEE Advanced 2020.

What if you forget JEE Main 2020 Application Number?

These steps can be easily followed to retrieve the JEE Main 2020 application number, in case misplaced or forgotten.

• Visit the official website and click on the candidate login window.
• Click on “I can’t access my account” option.
• After that, hit the “ 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.
• They will successfully retrieve their application number if the details mentioned are correct.

What if you forget JEE Main 2020 Password?

In case the candidate forgets JEE Main 2020 Password, following steps can be followed.

• Begin with visiting the official website and clicking on the candidate login window.
• Then, click on “I can’t access my account” option.
• After that, hit the “ I forgot my Password” option.
• You will have to choose one of the following options to get your new password.
  • Security Question and the answer chosen during JEE Main registration.
  • Or, verification sent to candidate’s registered mobile number.
  • Or, using a reset link sent to the candidate’s registered email id.
• Candidates can follow any of the following options and successfully retrieve the password.

JEE Main 2020 Application Form Correction

Candidates must fill the JEE Main Application Form very carefully to avoid mistakes. However, there is a scope of correcting the form later. Visit the official webiste to update or rectify any incorrect information during the schedule fixed for the correction facility. Click Edit Application Form and make necessary changes.

During JEE Main form correction, if applicable, candidates have to pay an additional fee either online through credit/debit card/E-wallet/SBI buddy/Paytm or through e-challan generated during online correction by cash in Syndicate/Canara/ICICI Bank.

Steps for JEE Main 2020 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.
• Hit the “Submit” Button.

JEE Main 2020 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 done. Sometimes the candidate fills up the form for only one paper and then decides to apply for both the papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), they can do so. They can make the payment on the balance fee.
• Language of Examination: Candidates can change the language from English to Hindi or others and vice versa.
• Category: NTA gives the provision of changing the category. They will not refund the fees if candidates change their category from General to Reserved. On the contrary, if they change their category from Reserved to General, they will have to pay the balance fee.
• Exam Centers: Students can even change the exam centers.

Application Fee for Form Correction

Candidates will be required to pay a sum if they make the following corrections:

• If the candidates wish to appear for both JEE Main 2020 B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning
• If they want to change their category from SC/ST/Girls/PwD to General/OBC NCL.

How to check the size of the image?

Following the steps mentioned below will help you check whether the pictures uploaded by you is as per the guidelines

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

Scope of changing exam center city

• Previously, this change is not allowed in JEE Main Application Form Correction Window.
• As a result of COVID-19 outbreak, NTA has provided the option to update exam city preferences. This is because majority of students were either stuck in a particular city or asked to move to their hometown.
• Currently, JEE Main Application Correction window is open till 20th July 2020. It allows a candidate to correct particulars and also update exam city preferences.
• This will be beneficial for candidates in the times of staggering Coronavirus crisis all over the country.

JEE Main 2020 – How to choose NTA Practice Centers

The ministry of Human Resource Development has asked the NTA to establish a network of test practice centers in various parts of the country, especially in the rural areas. The agenda of this set up is to make the students comfortable with the computer-based test.

Approximately 4000 test practice centers have been established by NTA in schools and colleges across the country to spread awareness of the CBT environment to candidates. Candidates can register for these centers on the official website of NTA completely free. “NTA Student” application can be used to locate the exam centers and the nearest test practice center offered by NTA.

Following steps should be followed to register for Mock Test in Test Practice Centers (TPC)

1. Start with visiting nta.ac.in.
2. Then, click on student registration.
3. Enter personal information and contact details, academic details,etc.
4. A screen will be displayed on which candidate can select any 5 center 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 center.

JEE Main 2020 – Admit Card

Update: NTA will release JEE Main 2020 Admit Card 14 days before the examination date.

Candidates will be issued their admit cards a few days before the exam date. Only the students who register will be able to download their admit cards by logging in the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2020 Admit Card – Key Points

• JEE Main 2020 Admit Card is essential. This is because the document is the identity proof and as a result an 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.
• Furthermore, it will notify the candidates about the release of JEE Main Admit Card on their registered mobile number and email id.
• Candidates can contact the helpdesk in case of any discrepancies found 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 2020

• 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 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 2020 Admit Card

Sometimes candidates might find discrepancies in their admit cards such as

1. Spelling Mistakes
2. Pwd/DA status wrongly placed
3. Difference in the test centers and city allotted
4. Photograph missing or not clear

In such cases, candidates can drop a mail at [email protected] in order to get the errors rectified.

JEE Main 2020 Registration: January Session Statistics

Given below are numbers of candidates who registered and appeared for 3 papers of JEE Main 2020 January Session. The number shows the trend for the upcoming JEE Main 2020 April 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 Registration Statistics over Years

Year	Applicants in Numbers
2020	11.18 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

Helpline Details for JEE Main 2020 Registration

Serial Number	Name	Phone Number	Email Address
1	Helpdesk	1800 11 2211(24 x 7) 1800 425 3800 (24 x7)	https:cms.onlinesbi.com/CMS/
2	Sri Sitaram Malik	+91 9990125888	[email protected]
3	Customer Care	(011) 23407121/ 23407657 / 23407447 / 23407480	[email protected]
4	SMS Facilities	8008202020	UNHAPPY (add text)

Recent Developments due to COVID-19 Pandemic

India is under a complete lockdown since March due to coronavirus pandemic. As a consequence, many entrance, school, college exams have been postponed indefinitely. The whole education sector is also hit drastically. Though, the major crisis will begin after the lockdown ends.

1. Firstly, no one knows when this crisis will be under control. This is why candidates are dubious about when the examination will be conducted.
2. In addition to this, delay in examinations will lead to delay in the admissions of the students. As a result, this will also put pressure on studies as well as admissions.
3. Furthermore, this pandemic has taken a major toll on the economy leading to cuts in salaries. As a result, a lot of the workforce under pressure. Many businesses are hit and revenue growth is in high negative numbers.
4. This will lead to financial difficulties during admission process.

It is imperative that candidates stay home during this crisis. Not only to keep the health in check but it is equally important to utilize the time provided for better opportunities.

Contact Details

JEE (Main) Unit Central Board of Secondary Education
Plot No. 149, Block – H,
Sector – 63, Noida – 201309
Distt- Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)
Email: [email protected]
Helpline No.: 7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)