JEE (Main) 2021 Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Paper Pattern & Admit Card
What is JEE (Main)
JEE (Main) The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is an Entrance Test conducted by NTA for Admission Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/ Universities funded/ recognized by participating State Governments, as well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.
JEE (Main) 2021-
The JEE (Main) is being conducted in multiple Sessions (February/ March/ April/ May 2021) for admissions in the next academic session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:
This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in the first attempt without wasting their whole academic year.
In first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the next time.
This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.
If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control, then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.
The student’s best of the 2021 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) comprises of two papers. The Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments, as well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.
New Scheme of Examination-
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Question Paper design
Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
TIMING OF THE EXAMINATION (IST)
B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1)
First Shift- 9:00 a.m.
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12:00 p.m.
Second Shift- 3:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m.
B. Arch. (Paper 2A)
First Shift- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Second Shift- 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
B. Planning (Paper 2B)
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mode of Examination: JEE (Main) 2021
Examination will be held in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode only, except that the Drawing Test for
B.Arch. will be held in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode.
Medium of the Question Papers:
Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) 2021 will be conducted in Assamese,
Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati.
Exam Dates JEE Main 2021-
Session-1 (Februay-2021)
23, 24, 25 & 26 February 2021
Session-2 (March-2021)
15, 16, 17 & 18 March 2021
Session-3 (April-2021)
27, 28, 29 & 30 April 2021
Session-4 (May-2021)
24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 May 2021
Registration for JEE Main 2021
a. Online Applications Start 16.12.2020 (Wednesday)
b. Last Date for Registration- 16.01.2021 (Saturday)
c. The fees can be paid online upto 17.01.2021 (Sunday).
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2021
Age Limit
For appearing in the JEE (Main) 2021, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020, or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE (Main) 2021 examination. However, the candidates may be required to fulfil the age criteria of the Institute(s) in which they are desirous of taking admission.
List of Qualifying Examinations (QE)
i. The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
ii. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
iii. Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy
iv. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
v. Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
vi. Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
vii. A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.
viii. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
ix. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination
Only those candidates who have passed Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020 or 2021; or those who are appearing in Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2021, are eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent examination in 2018 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
Candidates must note that the IITs permit only two attempts for the JEE (Advanced), i.e. a candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2020 or 2021, subject to the condition of not having been admitted at an IIT on an earlier occasion. Details may be obtained from the Information Brochure of the JEE (Advanced) 2021. Please see link: https://home.iitd.ac.in/news-jab.php https://jeeadv.ac.in/.
Important Instructions:
a. Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) 2021 through “Online” mode only between 16.12.2020 (Wednesday) to 16.01.2021 (Saturday)
b. The fees can be paid online upto 17.01.2021 (Sunday).
c. Fees can be paid for all 4 Session(s) (February/March/April/May) at the same time. However, it can be taken forward to another Session. In case a candidate does not want to appear in the Session for which fee has already been paid, it will be refunded by NTA, provided the request is received during the application process of the Session from which the candidate wants to withdraw.
d. A single Confirmation Page will be generated for all the session(s), the candidate applies for.
e. Candidates has option to apply for one Session and more than one Session together and pay fee accordingly. Application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of result of February/ March & April Session.
f. If any candidate could not appy for session-1, he/she can apply for the next Session(s) once the portal opens, after declaration of result.
g. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for one session or more than one session or for all session(s) together. Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate for the same session will not be accepted at any cost.
h. Candidates, who desire to appear in JEE (Main) –2021, may see the detailed Information Bulletin available on the websites: jeemain.nta.nic.in/www.nta.ac.in.
e-Admit Card
The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website: jeemain.nta.nic.in, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of prescribed application fee by NTA. The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website. The candidate will appear in the examination at the given Centre on the date and shift/timing as indicated in his/her e-Admit Card.
No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre, on the date and shift/time other than that allotted to him/her in his/her Admit card.
To apply online visit the official website i.e. https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/webinfo2021/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P
JEE (Main) 2021 Detailed Information in Question Answer-
Question- In how many Sessions will JEE (Main)-2021 be conducted?
Answer- JEE (Main)-2021 will be conducted in Four Sessions (February/ March/ April/ May).
Q. What will be the advantages of Multiple Sessions in JEE (Main)-2021?
Ans. The advantages of Multiple Sessions in JEE (Main)- 2021 are as follows:
a. This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in one attempt.
b. In first attempt, the students will get a firsthand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the next time.
c. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.
d. If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.
e. A candidate need not appear in all the four Sessions. However, if candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the 2021 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.
Q. When will the application window to apply for JEE (Main)-2021 be available?
Ans. The application window to apply for JEE (Main)- 2021 is available between 16.12.2020 (Wednesday) to 16.01.2021 (Saturday). The fees can be paid online upto 17.01.2021 (Sunday). The application window will be opened again for a brief period of 3-4 days after announcement of results of each session.
Q. Candidate can apply for one session or more than one session together.
Ans. Candidate has option to apply for one Session or for more than one Session (February/March /April /May 2021) together and pay exam fee accordingly.
Q. Whether candidate has to fill up the separate Application Form for each session?
Ans. No, candidate has to fill up one Application Form for all session. If he/ she fills up now, there will be only one Application Form. If he fills up now (for a few sessions), and choses to fill up the application for the other sessions later, the same Application Form will be shown to him later on, once the Application Forms for the later sessions of (March/ April/ May) are started.
Q. If any candidate did not apply for February session, can he/she apply for remaining session?
Ans. Yes, if any candidate did not apply for February Session, then he/she can apply for remaining Sessions. The application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of the result of February / March/ April Session.
Q. Candidate can apply for another session after declaration of result?
Ans. Yes, opportunity will be given to apply for next session to be held in March/ April / May Sessions. The application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of the result of February / March/ April Session.
Q. Whether a candidate can appear in one session or he has to appear in all the four sessions?
Ans. It is the choice of the candidate. A candidate can appear in one or two or three or all the four Sessions.
Q. Can fees be paid together for four Sessions?
Ans. Yes, fees can be paid for all 4 Session(s) (February/March/April/May) at the same time.
Q. Whether candidate has to pay fee for one session or all the four sessions and when the fee is to be paid?.
Ans. While filling Application Form, candidate has to choose the Number of sessions he/she wishes to appear and pay fee accordingly.
Q. If any candidate has paid the fees for the Session and he wish to withdraw from the Session or does not want to appear in the Session, then his/her fees will be refunded?
Ans. Yes, in case a candidate does not want to appear in the Session or wish to withdraw from the Session for which fee has already been paid, it will be refunded by NTA. For this, the Candidate will have to make a request only during the application process of the session for which he/she wants to withdraw.
Q. If candidates have paid the fee for all the Sessions and he did not appear to withdraw from the next Session, then his/her fees will be refunded?
Ans. Fees can also be carried forward to another Session of JEE (Main) 2021, provided the request is made during the period when the Application window of the session from which the withdrawal is requested is open. No fee will be refunded if the request is received during any other time.
Q. How can a candidate submit the application fees?
Ans. The fees can be submitted only ONLINE through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or Paytm Services.
Q. Will the confirmation page be remain same for all Sessions?
Ans. Yes, a single Confirmation Page will be generated for all the session(s), the candidate applies for.
Q. Whether one application will be submitted by a candidate for one session or more than one session or for all session(s) together?
Ans. Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate for the same Session(s) will not be accepted at any cost.
Q. Which score will be considered in compilation of Result and Preparation of Merit List / Ranking:
Ans. A candidate has a choice to appear in one/ more sessions. He/ she will be awarded NTA score in each session based on his performance. The candidate’s best NTA Scores of all the sessions in which he/ she has appeared will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking
Q. Candidate can correct/ change in his/her particulars including City of Exam Centre in the Online Application?
Ans. Yes, candidates may correct/ change his/her particulars including City of Exam Centre in the Online Application, when correction window will be opened under intimation to the candidates through Public Notice for each Session.
Q. Whether NTA has changed the syllabus of JEE (Main)-2021?
Ans. No, the syllabus of JEE (Main) 2021 is same as that of the last year. However, keeping in view the decision taken by different Boards all over India, NTA has decided that there will be a total of 90 Questions in the Question Paper and candidate will be required to attempt 75 questions only. There will be no negative marking for 15 optional questions.
Q. Whether the JEE (Main)-2021 will be held in different medium?
Ans. Yes, drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) 2021 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi and English.
Q. What is the mode of examination?
Ans. JEE (Main) 2021 Examination will be held in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode only, except that the Drawing Test for B.Arch. will be held in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode.
Q. What are the dates of Examinations?
Ans. The JEE (Main) -2021 will be conducted in Four Sessions. The tentative date of examinations are as follows: Session- 1: 23, 24, 25 & 26 February 2021 Session -2: 15, 16, 17 & 18 March 2021 Session -3: 27, 28, 29 & 30 April 2021 Session -4: 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 May 2021
Q. What will be the pattern of examinations?
Ans. The Question Paper has been divided into two sections. There will be 90 Questions in the Paper 1 and candidate will be required to attempt 75 questions only. There will be no negative marking for 15 optional questions. Paper-wise details are as follows: i. B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1- To be conducted in all four sessions: Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
ii. B. Arch. (Paper 2A)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: *Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
iii. B. Planning(Paper 2B)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: * Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
Q. How do I except the choice of attempting Five Questions in Section B of Paper 2A & 2B?
Ans. You can select any five questions, you wish to answer. You are also allowed to change the answers to the selected questions before final submission. You can select questions different from the ones selected by you earlier and answer them before final submission of the Question Paper. At any point of time, you will be permitted to answer only five questions in Section-B.
Q. In which session Paper 1 and (B.Tech) & paper 2A (B.Arch & paper 2B (B. Planning) be conducted?
Ans. The Paper 1 of JEE (Main) 2021 will be held in February 2021 followed by next three Sessions in March, April, and May 2021. Whereas Paper 2A (B.Arch) & Paper 2B (B. Planning) will be held only twice a year (February & May 2021).
Q. Will Paper 2A & Paper 2B be held Four Times a year?
Ans. No. It will be held twice a year (February & May) as it includes Drawing Test in Pen & Paper (offline) mode.
Q. What is the duration of the examination of Timing of Examination for those candidates who wish to appear for B. Arch as well as B. Planning?
Ans. Those candidates who wish to appear for Paper 2A as well as Paper 2B will have the duration of examination 3.30 hrs. i.e. from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Q. What is the State code of eligibility ?
Ans. State code of eligibility means the code of the State from where the candidate has passed Class XII (or equivalent) qualifying examination by virtue of which the candidate becomes eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
If a candidate has passed Class XII (or equivalent) qualifying examination from one State but appeared for improvement from another State, the candidate’s State code of eligibility will be from where the candidate first passed the Class XII.
Candidate passed/appearing class 12th from NIOS should select the State of Eligibility according to the State in which the study centre is located.
For Indian nationals passing the Class XII (or equivalent) examination from Nepal/Bhutan, the State code of eligibility will be determined based on a permanent address in India as given in the passport of the candidate.
The State code of eligibility of OCI/PIO passing Class XII (or equivalent) examination in India is at par with Indian nationals. However, OCI/PIO passing the Class XII (or equivalent) examination from an institution abroad are eligible for Other State quota seats or All India quota seats (but NOT for Home State quota seats) in all NITs, IIEST and Other-CFTIs
For more details, please refer to the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main)-2021 which is available at NTA website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Q. Does NTA have any exemption for the Divyangjan candidates?
Ans. Yes, Divyangjan candidates are permitted to use a Scribe or allowed Compensatory time or both as given below :
a. The facility of Scribe, in case he/she has a physical limitation and a scribe is essential to write the examination on his/her behalf, being so certified in the prescribed format (Appendix- 1) by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Govt. Health Care Institution. However, as a measure of caution and due to the prevailing circumstances of COVID -19 Pandemic, such candidate is required to bring his/her own Scribe alongwith an undertaking regarding COVID -19
b. Compensatory time of one hour for examination of three hours duration, whether such candidate uses the facility of Scribe or not. For more details, please refer to the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main)-2021 which is available at NTA website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Q. Will B. Tech/ B. Arch Scores of JEE (Main) 2021 will used for admission to UPSEE2021?
Ans. Yes, B. Tech/ B. Arch Scores of JEE (Main) 2021 will also be used for admission to B. Tech/B. Arch Courses covered under UPSEE-2021.
Q. . Will B. Tech/ B. Arch Scores of JEE (Main) 2021 will used for admission to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow?
Ans. Yes, B. Tech/ B. Arch Scores of JEE (Main) 2021 will also be used for admission to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow.
Q. What is the age limit to appear in JEE (Main) -2021?
Ans. There is no age limit for the candidates to appear in the JEE (Main) 2021. The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020, or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE (Main)- 2021 examination.
Q. How many times a candidate can appear in JEE (Advanced)-2021.
Ans. Details may be obtained from the Information Brochure of the JEE (Advanced) 2021. Please see link: https://home.iitd.ac.in/news-jab.php and https://jeeadv.ac.in/.
Q. What is the minimum academic qualification for appearing in JEE (Advanced) -2021?
Ans. Candidates are advised to refer to the JEE (Advanced) 2021 website for details.
Q. Is it mandatory to upload Gen-EWS, SC, ST, OBC(NCL) and PwD certificate?
Ans. Yes, Gen-EWS/SC/ ST/OBC(NCL)/ PwD candidates are required to upload original certificate as per prescribed formats issued by the competent authority of their respective State. In case, any candidate does not have the certificate readily available with him / her, he/she can upload the self undertaking (Appendix- 2). However, he/ she will have to upload the requisite certificate before end of May 2020.
Q. What is the validity of Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS-Gen.) and PwD certificate?
Ans. In this regard, please follow the rules of relevant admitting institutions.
Q. . In case of foreign nationals candidates (OCI/PIO), what will be the pin code in address section?
Ans. Such candidates are required to put 000000 in the field of Pin Code.
Appendix-I
Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe I _____________, a candidate with_____________ (name of the disability) appearing for the ___________(name of the examination) bearing Application No. _________ at____________(name of the centre)in the District __________,___________(name of the State). I do hereby state that_____________(name of the scribe) will provide the service of scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid examination. I do hereby undertake that his qualification is ______________. I further certify that the scribe whose photograph and particulars are mentioned below, is not COVID-19 + and a certificate to this effect from Competent Authority is enclosed to this letter.
(Signature of the candidate with disability)
Place:
Date:
(Self-Attested Photograph)
Name of Scribe
ID of the Scribe
ID Number
Appendix-II
UNDERTAKING
This is to undertake that I am unable to submit/produce the certificate of Gen-EWS/ SC/ ST/ OBC(NCL)/ PwD due to the prevailing situation of COVID-19. However, I confirm my eligibility for appearing as the above said Category candidate in the JEE (Main) -2021 examination. I undertake to submit the requisite certificate before the end of May 2020, failing which, my candidature is liable to be rejected and I will have no claim.
Thanking you,
Signature: _______________________
Name:___________________________
(A duly-filled & signed, scanned copy of the above undertaking may be uploaded in place of the document
Last Date Extended for JEE (Main)
Last Date for Applications extended upto 23.01.2021
Details of online application form for First session
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Relaxation in eligibility criteria under Joint Entrance Examination JEE(Main)-2021 for the academic year 2021-22 in view of COVID-19 Pandemic
According to NTA notification JEE (Main) 2021 qualified candidates will now only need a passing certificate in class 12th examination irrespective of marks obtained for the session 2021-22 only.
To download PDF notice- Click here
Updated on 02.03.2021
Online Applications for JEE (Main) March, April & May-2021 (Session-2, 3 & 4)
In continuation of the Public Notice dated December 16, 2020, the NTA is now providing another opportunity to the candidates to apply for/withdraw from the (remaining) JEE (Main) - 2021 Sessions. It is once again informed that March (Session-2) and April (Session-3) will be conducted only for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). The candidates wishing to appear again for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B. Planning) will have the next opportunity to apply during the May session (Session-4) Application process.
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Note:
A candidate has the option to apply for one Session or more than one Session (March /April /May 2021) together and pay the exam fee accordingly. In other words, if a candidate wishes to apply only for one Session, he/she has to pay the Examination Fee only for that Session during the current application period and will have the opportunity to apply again for the remaining April / May Sessions.
The candidates who have applied earlier for March/April/May Session can modify their particulars (Session, Category, Subject, etc.) from 2 to 6 March 2021.
Due to limited time, there will be no correction window available after the Application Form closes on March 06, 2021 (6:00 pm). Therefore the candidates have to be extremely careful.
A candidate can also withdraw from March/April/May sessions by following the procedure detailed in the Application Form.
The candidates for Beharain who could not appear in the examination for Feb Session due to lockdown are being intimated separately by e-mail.
The Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official websites of NTA (www.nta.ac.in) and (jeemain.nta.nic.in) for the latest updates
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