Last updated on September 8th, 2020 at 11:57 am

The Education Minister of India has announced the revised JEE Main Exam Dates. As per the announcement, NTA will now conduct the exam from 1st September to 6th September 2020. Candidates can check about their exact exam date, slot, and exam center through JEE Main 2020 Admit Card. According to the exam schedule released by the NTA, JEE Main 2020 Exam date for Paper 2 & Paper 3 is September 1, 2020 and JEE Main Paper 1 will be conducted from September 2 to September 6, 2020.

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JEE Main 2020 Exam Dates

According to recent updates JEE Main 2020 exam date was postponed till September 2020 (April session). Here are all important JEE Main 2020 exam dates for both sessions :

The national level examination is conducted to provide admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. Furthermore, JEE Main is the screening test for JEE Advanced which is the gateway to India’s top IITs. JEE Main has three papers namely Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2 (B.Arch) and Paper 3 (B.Planning). It is advised to check JEE Main Exam Pattern before taking the exam as trends in exam pattern will help understand the areas which might be important for the examination.

JEE Main Exam Day Schedule

An exam schedule posted by NTA showed a lot of difference as compared to the January session. Given below is the schedule which shall be followed during the exam day. Candidates are advised to ensure proper management to go through the whole day in case they are attempting more than one paper.

How Will Delay in Exam Dates Affect the JEE Main 2021 Session?

• Lockdown situation due to COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the academic calendar of students.
•  NTA is reviewing the JEE Main January 2021 session, whether it would be feasible to conduct a session in January 2021.
•  CBSE has already reduced the syllabus for 2021 for Class 9th to 12th. There is no such announcement by NTA for JEE Main or NEET exams yet.
• It is also being questioned whether the removal of certain topics affects the quality of education. HRD Ministry has been promoting online learning through various courses of Swayam, CBSE, and NTA.
•  It is obvious that there will be a shift in the schedule of JEE Main 2021. It is also possible that only a single session is conducted with an option for an open book online test. The difficulty levels for the exam might also increase even after the reduction in syllabus.
• The delay in exams has given a lot of extra time to the students. They can use this for their own benefit and prepare in a better manner for their exams. Candidates can read about tips over how to study from home during the lockdown.
• NTA and National Digital Library of India (NDLI) are also providing free mock tests, preparation modules for JEE Main exams which students can access right from their homes.

JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines

• It is possible that frisking and other procedures might take longer than expected. Hence, students are advised to reach as early as possible at the JEE Main Exam Center.
• Check all the particulars mentioned in the JEE Main 2020 Admit Card. In case of any discrepancy, immediately contact NTA for necessary action.
• It is advised to check the venue of the exam centre a day before the exam to ensure the correctness of the location. The exam centres outside the main city are difficult to reach using public transport.
• Candidates must be punctual and be present at JEE Main Exam Center as per the reporting time.
• Stationery items like Ballpoint pen, the paper will be provided at the centre only.
• For JEE Main Paper 2 of B.Arch, bring your own geometry box set, pencils, erasers and colour pencils or crayons.
• Students will not be allowed inside the exam hall without the JEE Main 2020 Admit card and ID Proof.
• Do not bring any impermissible items inside the exam hall (given below).
• PwD candidates must carry a copy of the disability certificate in the prescribed format. A valid certificate must be presented to the frisking staff for allowing the use of a scribe.
• The Admit Card for JEE Main 2020 is provided on a provisional basis to the candidate and is subject to his/her satisfying the eligibility conditions. This means that the candidature of any individual can be cancelled during any future date if found ineligible for the examination. Check JEE Main Eligibility

JEE Main 2020 New Exam Dates due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

India is under a complete lockdown since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many experts suggest that the lockdown has affected the whole country. The education sector is also hit hard and the major problem will start after the crisis ends.

• There is no confirmed deadline when this crisis will be under control. As per the recent update, the final exam will be held from 1st September – 6th September 2020. However, students are advised to visit the official website for updates
• JEE Main 2020 exam postpone will lead to delay in the admissions of the students. This will also put pressure on studies as well as admissions.
• The lockdown is affecting the economy of the country. As a result, the workforce is under pressure. Many businesses have been hit and revenue growth is in high negative numbers. This will lead to financial difficulties during the admissions process.

JEE Main 2020 Registration and Admit Card 

Registrations for JEE Main April 2020 session have been closed now. The dates for JEE Main 2020 Application Form were February 7 to March 12, 2020. And, NTA has finally released the Admit card for JEE Main April/September session.

• The JEE main new exam dates 2020 have now been released (1 to 6 September 2020).
• Admit card for JEE Main 2020 are out for the April/September session.
• Candidates must visit the official website of NTA for downloading JEE Main 2020 Admit Card.

Dates for JEE Main Form Correction Facility 

JEE Main 2020 Application Form Correction Facility was available to students for the 3rd time since the March for April 2020 session. The JEE Main Exam Date 2020 relating to Form Correction Facility are given below-

Dates for JEE Main Answer Key, Result and Scorecard

NTA will release the JEE Main Answer Keys for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 within a week of conducting the JEE Main Examination. Candidates will be able to send their representations against the answer key for a fee of INR 1000 per claim against a question. However, if the claim is accepted by NTA the fee will be refunded by the agency.

Given below are some key points related to the exam dates for JEE Main 2020 results, answer keys, and scorecard.

• NTA will release the JEE Main 2020 Result at its official portal.
• Only the top 2,50,000 candidates of JEE Main can register for JEE Advanced.
• JEE Main 2020 Scorecard will be released for the unqualified as well as qualified candidates after the declaration of result.
• In addition, JEE Main 2020 Results will be released in the form of a scorecard and All India Rank.
• JEE Main April 2020 session will now be held in September and therefore JEE Main 2020 result has been delayed.
• All India Rank list for Paper 1 will also be released along with the JEE Main 2020 result.
• All India Rank list for Paper 2 will be released after the April 2020 session.

Candidates can check the JEE Main Exam Dates 2020 for January 2020 and April 2020 session in the table below-

JEE Main January 2020 Session Dates

JEE Main April 2020 Session Dates

Dates for JEE Main 2020 Counselling

• The registration process for counselling will begin after the JEE Main April 2020 session.
• JoSAA will hold JEE Main Counselling for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and IITs.
• CSAB will conduct two more rounds for the seats in Union Territories, North-Eastern regions, and 17 participating SFTIs.
• The counselling session will be conducted during September and October 2020.

Dates for JoSAA Counselling

In the table given below, we have tabulated the schedule for JoSAA.

Check JoSAA Counselling

JEE Advanced 2020 Exam Dates

The top 2,24,000 qualified candidates of all categories in JEE Main Paper 1 will be eligible for JEE Advanced 2020. Given below is the schedule of JEE Advanced 2020. Please do note that the dates are subject to change due to a change in dates for JEE Main 2020.

JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines for Scribes

PwD candidates can avail the facility of a scribe under certain conditions given below-

• Only a candidate with 40% or more disability will be allowed to use the services of a scribe.
• PwD candidates have the choice of opting for their own scribe/reader as well.
• 1-hour (60 minutes) compensatory time will be provided to PwD candidates with 40% or more disability, with or without a scribe/reader.

To be eligible for a scribe, the PwD candidate must mention the category, type of disability, percentages of disability with complete proof, in the JEE Main 2020 Application Form. If any information is found incorrect, the candidature might get cancelled.

Banned Items inside the exam hall

Given below is a list of items that are not allowed inside the exam hall. If any candidate is found carrying any such item, his/her candidature might get cancelled and the candidate might even be debarred from all future examinations conducted by NTA.

• Electronic gadgets/devices such as Mobile Phone, Calculator, Smartwatch, etc.
• Instrument/ Geometry Box/ Pencil box (except for Paper 2)
• Handbag, Purse
• Any kind of Paper/ Stationery
• Eatables/ Snacks and Tea/ Coffee/ Cold drinks/ Water (loose or packed) (exceptions given below)
• Mobile phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager
• Camera, Tape Recorder
• Any metallic item such as a metallic scale, kara, etc.

Exception for diabetic students

The exam authority has allowed the consumption of eatables and drinks as well as taking water bottles in the exam centre only for diabetic patients. The exception is made in order to help diabetic candidates keep their health conditions in check. Diabetic students are advised to carry following items with them to JEE Main Exam Hall –

• Fruits
• Sugar tablets
• Transparent water bottle

Note: Packaged foods such as chips/chocolate/sandwich etc are not allowed inside even for diabetic patients.

Key Points on JEE Advanced and AAT

After JEE Advanced, interested candidates appear for AAT or Architecture Aptitude Test. AAT is an examination to screen candidates for admission to B.Arch courses. B. Arch courses are available in IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur. After JEE Advanced, it usually takes 2 or 3 weeks to finish AAT registration and other processes. Like JEE Advanced, AAT is also conducted by IITs.

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