JEE Main 2021 – The JEE Main April 2021 exam is hereby postponed. NTA will announce the new exam date in some time. The dates will be announced at least 15 days before the conduct of exams. The third phase of JEE Mains was scheduled to be held on 27, 28, 29, and 30 April 2021. For the April exam, application process and correction window both are over now. And the JEE Main April admit card 2021 is looked forward to be released soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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
JEE Main 2021 Postponed
Candidates may note that NTA has officially announced that JEE Main 2021 for the April session is postponed. NTA has postponed the JEE Main Phase 3 (April) exams. However, JEE Main 2021 has not been cancelled.
Official Notice
The National Testing Agency, in an effort to support the student community is organizing the JEE (Main) – 2021 in four sessions. Two of these sessions have already been completed in February (Session 1: from 23 to 26 February 2021) and March (Session 2: from 16 to 18 March). The number of candidates appeared in Session 1 is 620978 and in Session 2 is 556248.
The JEE (Main) -2021 April Session is scheduled for 27, 28, and 30 April 2021. However, looking at the present situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and also taking into account the safety and well-being of the candidates and examination functionaries, it has been decided to postpone the JEE (Main) – 2021 April Session.
The revised dates for the JEE (Main) – 2021 April session will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination.
In the meantime, candidates are advised to use this time to prepare themselves better for the examination. They can also take practice ( full length/ chapter wise) tests on the NTA Abhyas App from the comfort of their homes.
They are also advised to keep visiting the official websites of NTA (www.nta.ac.in) and (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/) for the latest updates. For any further clarification related to JEE (Main) – 2021 the candidates can contact 011-40759000 or send email at jeemain@nta.ac.in.
JEE Main 2021 News
- 18 Apr 2021: JEE Main 2021 April Exam Postponed, New Exam Date Will Be Announced At least 15 Days Beforehand Click Here to check notice
- 6 Apr 2021: Last date for JEE Main 2021 April / May form correction has been extended. Read details.
- 26 Mar 2021: NTA has released the notice regarding the refund of duplicate fees to concerned candidates paid during filling the JEE Main 2021 application form. Candidates must note that the fee reconciliation process will be initiated only after the completion of the application and correction process for the May 2021 Session. Read details.
- 25 Mar 2021: NTA releases application form for April and May session of JEE Main 2021. Read details.
- 20 Mar 2021: NTA announces JEE Main 2021 official answer key, challenge facility and question papers.
- 18 Mar 2021: JEE Main 2021 B.Arch and B.Plan result for Feb session has been announced. Check here
- 18 Mar 2021: NTA has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2021 paper 2 on which the result is compiled. Check here
- 11 Mar 2021: Admit card for JEE Main 2021 March session released. Check notice.
- 03 Mar 2021: NTA has added 03 cities of examination center for JEE (Main) 2021 March Session. Check the details here.
- 15 Feb 2021: Number of applicants for JEE Main 2021
- 07 Feb: Relaxation in eligibility criteria under JEE (Main) 2021 for the academic year 2021 in view of COVID-19 Pandemic. Check the details here.
- 19 Jan: 75 percent criteria waived off. Check new eligibility criteria here.
- 19 Jan: Syllabus released officially by NTA with clarification that there is no change in syllabus. Download latest syllabus PDF here.
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 | 24-28 May 2021 |
| Application form, Result dates | To be announced |
| JEE Main 2021 result – All India Ranks | After JEE Main May 2021 exam |
JEE Main 2021 Application Form, Registration
The application form of JEE Mains 2021 has been released by NTA. Get here.
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.