JEE Main 2021 – The JEE Main 2021 April and May session exams are hereby postponed. Rescheduling of both the sessions will be done subsequently. Application form submission for April session is over. Admit card and exam date for it will be released. For May session, application form is yet to be released. The first and second phases (Feb and March) exams of JEE Mains were conducted successfully, and their results (NTA scores) have already been announced. The All India Ranks of all engineering and architecture aspirants will be announced when all phases of exam are conducted.
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains) paper 1 is the national level engineering entrance exam, paper 2A is for architecture (B.Arch) and paper 2B for Planning (B.Plan) admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and they are also qualifying exam for JEE Advanced. Get JEE Main 2021 latest news and updates on date, application form, correction, admit card, answer key, result, syllabus, exam pattern here.
JEE Main 2021
Candidates may note that NTA has officially announced that JEE Main 2021 for the April and May session is postponed. NTA has postponed the JEE Main Phase 3 and 4 (April, May) exams. However, JEE Main 2021 has not been cancelled.
Click here to download official notice released on 4th May on April, May exams postponement.
Latest News on JEE Main 2021
17 May 2021 – Education Minister Live Today: CBSE and State Boards Class 12 Exams Will Be Cancelled or Not Decision Expected Today; Students Demand Cancellation. Read more.
05 May 2021 – What does ‘rescheduling for April, May will be done “subsequently” mean? Read here
04 May 2021 – May Exam POSTPONED – Ramesh Pokhriyal Tweets NTA Notice. Read more
03 May 2021 – NTA unlikely to release May session application form today at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Read more
28 Apr 2021 – JEE Main May 2021 Syllabus: Check Important Topics as per Phase 1, 2 Exam Analysis. Read more
JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates
This time NTA is conducting JEE Mains four times. The dates for all four sessions are out. Note from here the exam date, application form date, registration date, admit card date, result date.
| JEE Main 2021 Exam | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| For Feb Exam | |
| Announcement of JEE Main 2021 date, registration dates | 16 Dec 2020 |
| JEE Main registration 2021 starts on Note – you can apply for Feb, March, Apr, May exams together also | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Last date to apply | |
| Last date to pay fee | |
| JEE Main correction 2021 | |
| JEE Main admit card release date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 Session 1 (Feb) Exam Date | 23-26 Feb 2021 |
| Issuance of official answer key | 01 Mar 2021 |
| Last date to challenge official answer key | 03 Mar 2021 |
| Declaration of JEE Main 2021 result / NTA score | 07 Mar 2021 |
| For Mar Exam | |
| Online registration started on | 02 Mar 2021 |
| Last date to apply | |
| Correction in the form can be done until | |
| Admit card released on | 11 Mar 2021 |
| JEE Main Session 2 (March) Exam Date | 16-18 Mar 2021 |
| Issuance of official answer key | 20 March 2021 |
| Last date to challenge official answer key | 22 March 2021 |
| Issuance of final answer key | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Declaration of JEE Main 2021 result / NTA score | 24 Mar 2021 |
| For Apr Exam | |
| Online registration started on | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Last date to apply | 4 Apr 2021 |
| Last date to of fee submission | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Correction in the form can be done until | |
| Admit card released on | To be announced |
| JEE Main Session 3 (April) Exam Date | |
| Issuance of official answer key | To be announced |
| Last date to challenge official answer key | To be announced |
| Issuance of final answer key | To be announced |
| Declaration of JEE Main 2021 result / NTA score | To be announced |
| For May exam | |
| JEE Main Session 4 (May) Exam Date | Postponed |
| Application form release date | Postponed |
| JEE Main 2021 result – All India Ranks | After JEE Main May 2021 exam |
JEE Main 2021 Application Form, Registration
All students who wish to appear in the Joint Entrance Examination Mains must first of all apply for it.
The important things to note about JEE Main application form are as follows.
- To apply, you have to complete 4 steps – (1) Do the registration for NTA JEE Mains 2021; (2) Fill up the form and note application number; (3) Upload documents; (4) And pay fee.
- In the JEE Main application form 2021 for February session, candidates can chose to opt for one (Feb) or more than one (Feb, Mar, Apr, May) sessions. According to selection, fee has to be paid.
- Those who opt for only session, can later apply for upcoming sessions, when JEE Main 2021 registration for March, April, May happen. Fee can be taken forward to another session.
- The JEE Main application form 2021 is available online only, at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Application Fee
| Exam | Fee for General / EWS / OBC-NCL | Fee for SC / ST / PwD/ Trans / Females |
|---|---|---|
| For centers in India | ||
| Any 1 paper | Boys – Rs. 650 Girls – Rs 325 | Boys, Girls – Rs. 325 |
| Any 2 or All 3 Papers | Boys – Rs. 1300 Girls – Rs 650 | Boys, Girls – Rs. 650 |
| For centers outside India | ||
| Any 1 paper | Boys – Rs. 3000 Girls – Rs. 1500 | Boys, Girls -Rs. 1500 |
| Any 2 or All 3 Papers | Boys – Rs. 6000 Girls – Rs. 3000 | Boys, Girls -Rs. 3000 |
Documents to upload in JEE Main Application Form 2021
| S.No. | Document Name | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photograph | 10 to 200 kb | – Clear passport photograph – Color or black and white but of clear contrast |
| 2 | Signature | 4 to 30 kb | – Sign on white paper |
| 3 | Duly Verified Result Awaited Attestation Form (What Duly Verified Result Awaited Attestation Form – Read Here) | 50 to 500 kb | (-) |
| 4 | Category certificate | 50 to 300 kb | (-) |
| 5 | PWD Certificate | 50 to 300 kb | (-) |
Previous Years Question Papers of JEE Main
It is very important to solve as many past year papers of JEE Main as you can. Doing so helps you understand the difficulty level and become familiar with the exam. Even though some of the past year papers are on a different pattern, solving these questions will exponentially improve your chances of scoring high in the Joint Entrance Examination – Mains as well as Advanced. All past year papers of JEE Main are available here year wise.
| Year | Question Papers with Solutions |
| 2020 | JEE Main 2020 Question Paper |
| 2019 | JEE Main 2019 Question Paper |
| 2018 | JEE Main 2018 Question Paper |
| 2017 | JEE Main 2017 Question Paper |
| 2016 | JEE Main 2016 Question Paper |
| 2015 | JEE Main 2015 Question Paper |
| 2014 | JEE Main 2014 Question Paper |
| 2013 | JEE Main 2013 Question Paper |
JEE Main 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus for JEE Mains 2021 is now available. Check here.
NTA announced in the information brochure that there is no change in the syllabus of JEE Mains for the year 2021. To ensure that students who are studying in boards where board exam syllabus has been reduced, there will be optional questions in the exam.
| MATHEMATICS | PHYSICS | CHEMISTRY |
|---|---|---|
| Sets, Relations And Functions | Physics And Measurements | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
| Complex Number And Quadratic Equations | Kinematics | Some Basic Concepts In Chemistry |
| Matrices And Determinants | Laws Of Motion | States Of Matter |
| Permutations And Combinations | Work, Energy And Power | Atomic Structure |
| Mathematical Induction | Rotational Motion | Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure |
| Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications | Gravitation | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Sequences And Series | Properties Of Solids And Liquids | Solutions |
| Limit, Continuity And Differentiability | Thermodynamics | Equilibrium |
| Integral Calculus | Kinetics Theory Of Gases | Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry |
| Differential Equations | Oscillations And Waves | Chemical Kinetics |
| Co-ordinate Geometry | Electrostatics | Surface Chemistry |
| Three-dimensional Geometry | Current Electricity | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
| Vector Algebra | Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism | Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties |
| Statistics And Probability | Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents | General Principles And Process Of Isolation Of Metals |
| Trigonometry | Electromagnetic Waves | Hydrogen |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Optics | S – Block Elements – Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals |
| Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation | P – Block Elements | |
| Atoms And Nuclei | D And F – Block Elements | |
| Electronic Devices | Co-ordinations Compound | |
| Communications System | Environmental Chemistry | |
| Experimental Skills | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
| Purification And Characteristics Of Organic Compounds | ||
| Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Hydrocarbons | ||
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | ||
| Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | ||
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | ||
| Polymers | ||
| Biomolecules | ||
| Chemistry In Everyday Life | ||
| Principles Related To Practical Chemistry |
Recommended: Chapter wise weightage for JEE Mains 2021
JEE Main 2021 Exam Centers
National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced JEE Mains exam centres. Joint Entrance Examination (Main) shall be held as a computer based test in 331 cities, of which 321 are in India. Other than this, NTA is holding the exam at 10 international centres, which are in Kuwait, Singapore, Sharjah, Riyadh, Muscat, Kathmandu, Dubai, Doha, Colombo, and Bahrain. Candidates can select exam centre of JEE Main 2021 in the application form, however, the final centre with address is announced in the admit card.
Last year, JEE Main was held in 250+ cities of India. This year, NTA has increased the number of centres due to pandemic. Each candidate can submit 4 choices for JEE Main exam centres 2021. However, it must be submitted in order of priority.
Check complete list of JEE Main 2021 exam centres here
New Exam Pattern of JEE Main 2021
There are 3 papers in JEE Mains:
- Paper 1 – Is the engineering entrance exam. It is for admission to UG Engineering (BE / B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other CFTIs, institutes and universities funded by state governments. It is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced 2021. This year, 1.4 lakh engineering seats of engineering colleges that were earlier filled through UPSEE are also to be filled through JEE Main 2021.
- Paper 2A – This is the architecture entrance exam. It is for admission to UG architecture (B.Arch) programs.
- Paper 2B – Is for admission to UG planning (B.Planning) programs.
NTA has changed the exam pattern of JEE Main for the year 2021. The latest scheme of examination for the national level engineering entrance exam is as follows.
| Aspect | Paper 1 – BE/B.Tech | Paper 2A – B.Arch | Paper 2B – B.Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Computer based test only | Part I and Part II as Computer based test only Part III Drawing Test as Pen and Paper based test (Qs will show on computer, attempt answer on sheet) | Computer based test only |
| Sections | Mathematics Physics Chemistry | Part I – Mathematics Part II – Aptitude Test Part III – Drawing Test | Part I – Mathematics Part II – Aptitude Test Part III – Planning Based Questions |
| Qs Type | MCQs, NVTs | Part I – MCQs, NVT Part II – MCQs Part III – Drawing | Part I – MCQs, NVT Part II, III – MCQs |
| No. of Qs and Marks | Mathematics – Section A: 20 Qs, Section B: 10 Qs Physics – Section A: 20 Qs, Section B: 10 Qs Chemistry – Section A: 20 Qs, Section B: 10 Qs Section A – Only MCQs. All compulsory. Section B – Only NVT questions. Answer any 5 questions out of 10. Total 90 Qs (Attempt 75), 300 Marks | Part I Mathematics – 20 MCQs in section A, 10 NVTs in section B– 100 Marks Part II Aptitude Test – 50 Qs – 200 Marks Part III Drawing Test – 2 Qs – 100 Marks Part I Section B – Only NVT questions. Answer any 5 questions out of 10. Total 82 Qs (Attempt 77) Qs, 400 Marks | Part I Mathematics – 20 MCQs in section A, 10 NVTs in section B– 100 Marks – 100 Marks Part II Aptitude Test – 50 Qs – 200 Marks Part III Planning Based Questions – 25 Qs – 100 Marks Part I Section B – Only NVT questions. Answer any 5 questions out of 10. Total 105 Qs (Attempt 100 Qs), 400 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | MCQs >> +4, -1 NVTs>> +4, no negative marking | MCQs >> +4, -1 NVTs>> +4, no negative marking Drawing qs >> 50 marks per qs | MCQs >> +4, -1 NVTs>> +4, no negative marking |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Check out the JEE Main 2021 Preparation Tips and Study Material
Language of JEE Main question papers
This time JEE Main will be held in 13 languages. Question papers in regional languages will be available according to exam center. The list of languages and the cities where they are available are as follows.
Click here for JEE Main Mock Test
JEE Main 2021 Result and Rank
Important points regarding declaration of result of JEE Mains 2021 are as follows.
- NTA announces JEE Main result 2021 at jeemain.nta.nic.in, nta.ac.in, and ntaresults.nic.in.
- After JEE Main Feb / Mar / Apr 2021, result of the exam releases in form of percentile. Then after JEE Main May 2021 the result releases both in form of percentile and rank.
- To check result, candidates have to login with roll number and date of birth.
- NTA compiles JEE Main results on the basis of (1) marks in paper 1 / 2 / 3, then (2) normalization.
Tie Breakers – When 2 or more candidates get the same score, the tie breaking method comes into play. Here is how higher rank determination happens.
| Descending Order | Paper 1 Tie Breaking | Paper 2 Tie Breaking | Paper 3 Tie Breaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics NTA score | Mathematics NTA score | Mathematics NTA score |
| 2 | Physics NTA score | Aptitude Test NTA score | Aptitude Test NTA score |
| 3 | Chemistry NTA score | Drawing Test NTA score | Planning Based Questions NTA score |
| 4 | Less negative responses | Less negative responses | Less negative responses |
Normalization – Download official document by NTA that explains normalization process for results.
JEE Main 2021 Admit Card
Candidates who apply for the Joint Entrance Examination Mains can download the admit card as per schedule. Key highlights of JEE Main hall ticket 2021 are as follows.
- Only those who submitted their application form get the admit card.
- Candidates can download JEE Main admit card 2021 from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- The admit card for session 1 will be available from either 2nd week of Feb 2021 or 14th February.
- Hall tickets for session 2, 3, 4 will be available in March, April, May respectively.
- NTA does not send the admit card by post or any other means.
- NTA assigns roll number, and informs candidate of his/her exam center through admit card of JEE Main 2021.
- Also, the admit card aka hall ticket is necessary to gain entry in exam hall.
- Also, candidates should read and follow all instructions they see on admit card.
Discrepancy in JEE Main Admit Card 2021 – If there is a mismatch in the details, or photograph, signature in the admit card and confirmation page, then candidate should immediately approach the NTA helpline. In this case, NTA will make corrections in records. However candidate will appear in the exam with the already issued admit card.
What to take to exam center on day of JEE Main exam?
Candidates must take all the documents and items that NTA mentions on the admit card. Some of the items are as follows.
- Print out of JEE Main admit card 2021 (all pages with self declaration)
- Simple transparent ball point pen
- Personal hand sanitizer
- Water bottle
- ID proof (not mentioned in brochure but expected to be required)
- Passport size photo same as in application form
- Sugar tablets / fruits for diabetic candidates
JEE Main 2021 Application Form Correction
Candidates can edit application form and remove image discrepancy in the JEE Main February 2021 application form from 27th to 30 thJanuary 2021. Check here
Whereas candidates are advised to strictly enter only correct details in the JEE Main application form 2021. However, NTA provides a chance for students to edit wrong details in their form. Important things to know about application form correction of JEE Mains 2021 are as follows.
- Candidates can change all details in the form.
- There is no additional fee for the process. However in case of category / gender change to higher fee bracket, additional fee needs to be paid online.
- Remove image discrepancy option is for those who have received email or sms from NTA about incorrect images.
- To edit details in the form, go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and login at the form correction link (when it is available). Edit details and re-submit the form.
- NTA will not entertain written requests for correction through letters, emails or such modes.
- All details in form must match official documents of candidates.
JEE Main 2021 Answer Key
After the exam, NTA releases answer keys of JEE Main 2021 exam as well as response sheet. Know about them here.
- JEE Main answer key 2021 will be available after exam.
- Just after exam, coaching centers like Allen, FIITJEE, Resonance release unofficial answer keys. They are only for reference for candidates.
- A few days after exam, NTA releases official provisional answer key of JEE Main 2021.
- Students can download the answer key for their date and shift from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Those who appeared in exam can also challenge the official answer keys through login.
- To challenge the keys, candidates need to select the question, answer they deem correct/incorrect, and submit the query with fee.
- Fee to challenge each question is Rs 200.
Candidate Response Sheet
- NTA releases candidate response sheet either with the answer keys or before/after it.
- The candidate response sheet refers to the answers marked by candidates.
- Test takers can check the JEE Main 2021 candidate response sheet at jeemain.nta.nic.in during its viewing window of 2-3 days.
- To view it, they have to login with application number and date of birth.
- Candidates can also challenge the same by selecting the challengable entry, and paying fee for it.
JEE Mains 2021 Counselling (JoSAA, State Counselling)
Joint Entrance Examination (Mains, and Advanced) are the largest gateways for engineering, architecture, planning admissions at UG level in India. Besides the 30,000+ seats in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs where admission is directly through JEE Main and its counselling, government colleges as well as private colleges in several states accept its scores. In some states, there are other engineering entrance exams. Usually if they accept JEE scores, then counselling for JEE is clubbed with that entrance exam counselling.
JEE Mains 2021 Cut Off – Minimum Marks To Appear in JEE Advanced
IITs announce the maximum number of students the JAB will allow to sit for JEE Advanced 2021. Depending on that, and the merit list obtained after JEE Main April 2021, the JEE Main cut off 2021 will be decided. To set a target, candidates can note last year’s cut offs.
Last year’s JEE Main cut off to appear in JEE Advanced:
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| Common Rank List | 90.3765335 |
| EWS | 70.2435518 |
| OBC | 72.8887969 |
| SC | 50.1760245 |
| ST | 39.0696101 |
| PWD | 0.0618524 |
About NTA
National Testing Agency (NTA) is a government organization. It was established in the year 2017 with the sole purpose of organizing entrance exams in India. Other than JEE Mains, NTA also organizes NEET 2021, DUET, JNUEE, NCHMCT JEE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, ICAR AIEEA, IIFT MBA Entrance Exam, IGNOU OPENMAT, IGNOU B.Ed, CMAT, GPAT, and LHMC CON.
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Mains 2021
Candidates who fulfill the JEE Main 2021 eligibility criteria only should apply. The criteria is as follows.
| JEE Main 2021 Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit (note – there will be age limit for admission, and JEE Advanced 2021. But no limit to appear in JEE Mains) |
| Year of passing class 12 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Qualifying exams | – Class 12 from CBSE or any recognized state board – Inter or 2-yr PUC from recognized board – Final exam of 2-yr course of NDA – NIOS with 5 subjects – AIU recognized board in India or abroad – Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination – AICTE recognized Diploma – General Certificate Education exam (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level – Cambridge University HSCE or IB Diploma of International Bacalaureate Office Geneva (only for IITs) |
| Attempts Limit | No attempts limit (note – there will be attempts limit in JEE Advanced 2021) |
Important note on state of eligibility – Your state of eligibility is where you studied class 12 from.
Eligibility for admission to NITs, IIITs, SFTIs, State Engineering Colleges Through JEE Main (Note that this eligibility criteria is for admission to these colleges, and not eligibility to appear in JEE Mains. So even if you do not fulfill this criteria you can appear in JEE Mains and seek admission in other colleges.)
| Course | Subjects in 10+2 | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| B.E / B.Tech | Physics and maths core subject. Others can be Chemistry/Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational | No marks criteria applicable |
| B.Arch | Mathematics, physics, chemistry as a core subject | 50% marks in PCM 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.Plan | Mathematics | 50% marks in maths 50% marks in aggregate |
75 Percent Criteria Removed
Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal, has announced the new eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2021. He has informed that 75% marks / 20 percentile criteria for NIT, IIIT, SPAs, and CFTIs admission has been removed. This has been done in line with IIT JEE Advanced decision to remove the same, for admission. The minister informed this via a tweet, where he wrote,
“Considering the decision for IIT JEE (Advanced) and in line with with the decision taken for the last academic year, it has been decided to waive off the 75% marks (in class 12 exam) eligibility criteria under Joint Entrance Examination (Main) for the next academic year 20210-2022.” To clear out the confusion, in his next tweet he wrote, “in respect of NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and other CFTIs, whoes admissions are based on JEE (Main).” Hence, it is now clear that even this year there is no 75% marks criteria for admission.
— Apart from this, rest of the eligibility for JEE Main 2021 remains intact. Click here to check it. —
What’s New in NTA JEE Main 2021?
Engineering aspirants are in for some changes in the JEE Main exam 2021. Following are the highlights of what’s new this year.
| S.No. | Changes in JEE Main Exam 2021 | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | NTA will hold JEE Mains 2021 in more regional languages. | Languages of question paper were English, Hindi, Gujarati | Languages of question papers will be English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu |
| 2. | Exam Pattern Changed | All questions were compulsory | Now there are 2 sections in each subject – section A, B. Section B has optional questions. |
| 3. | JEE Main 2021 will be held 4 times | Exam was held 2 times – Jan and April (in 2020, the exam dates were pushed due to pandemic but held twice only) | In 2021, JEE Main will be held for 4 times – Feb, March, April, May. |
| 4. | Tie breaking criteria changed | Earlier, age was also a criteria for tie breaking. If all other tie breaking rules failed, then candidate older in age was given higher rank. | Age is not a tie breaking criteria this time. |
| 5. | Fee for answer key challenge reduced | Last year the fee to challenge each question was Rs 1000 | This year the fee is Rs 200 per question. |
| 6. | 1.4 lakh more seats through JEE Mains 2021 upon scrapping of UPSEE for engineering | UPSEE was held by AKTU for engineering admissions in UP | Now JEE Main 2021 will be used for UP engineering admissions, bringing 1.4 lakh seats directly under it, for 750 colleges. |
Recommended: All JEE Main 2021 Changes by NTA EXPLAINED – New Pattern, Tie Breaking, Languages and 3 New Things
Frequently Asked Questions on Joint Entrance Examination Main 2021
NTA has decided to establish centers outside India. However conduct there will be subject to situation at the time of exam. That is it will depend on international travel restrictions and so on.
No. There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main exam.
No. It is not mandatory. However, those who appear in one session are evaluated on the basis of the score obtained in one session only.
The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
A candidate can appear 4 times in a year in JEE Main exam.
The JEE Main exam is a preliminary examination conducted to test the knowledge and skill of a candidate and create a list of qualifying candidates for admission to various NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs and GFTIs. JEE Advanced exam, on the other hand, conducts the exam only for those candidates who qualify the JEE Main exam for admission to all the IIT institutions in India.
IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS
Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.