Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE-Main) formerly known as the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) is a pan-India examination arranged by the National Testing Agency. This exam is structured for all the engineering and architecture students who want to get admitted to colleges accepting JEE-score like Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), National Institute of Technology (NITs), etc. It was introduced in the year 2002 and restructured in 2013. The exam can be given in English, Hindi and Gujarati. The exam is divided into 3 papers: Paper 1 is for Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)/Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses, Paper 2 is for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Paper 3 is for B.Planning courses. An aspirant of science-background student can opt for both or any papers. Paper 1 which is a computer based test is mandatory for all the aspirants.
Latest Updates
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the National Testing Agency postponed the JEE Main 2020 examinations, this germinated various queries about the exam date of JEE Main 2021 among the aspirants. However, like other years, the exam for JEE Main 2021 is expected to be held in the month of January 2021 and in April 2021 in online CBT mode.
JEE Main 2021: Specifications
Exam Name |
Joint Entrance Examination - Main |
Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
Examination Mode |
Paper 1 & 2 - Online Mode, Paper 3 - Written |
Total Marks |
300 |
Exam Languages |
English, Hindi and Gujarati |
Frequency |
Twice every year |
Restrictions |
Maximum 3 attempts in successive years |
Duration |
3 hours for each paper |
JEE Main 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Here are some conditions for the candidate to get into IITs, NITs and CFTIs to be followed along with the JEE Main:-
- Should have secured at least 75% marks in class 12th board’s examination; or
- Present in the top 20 percentile in the 12th board’s examination performed by respective boards.
- For ST or SC candidates – At least 65% in the class 12th board’s examination.
Subject combinations prescribed in the qualifying examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech. & B. Arch. /B. Planning Courses in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs are as under:-
Courses |
Required Criteria based on Class 12th / Equivalent qualifying Examination |
B.E. / B.Tech |
Passed qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects. |
B.Arch |
Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. |
B.Planning |
Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics |
IITs and NITs
Here’s a list of top performing IITs according to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019:
NIRF Rankings |
IITs |
NIRF Score |
1 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
89.05 |
2 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
85.36 |
3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
84.40 |
4 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
79.41 |
5 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
77.57 |
6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
74.57 |
7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
70.87 |
Here’s a list of top performing NITs according to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2019:
NIRF Rankings |
NITs |
NIRF Score |
10 |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli |
61.62 |
16 |
National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
57.75 |
21 |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka |
55.25 |
26 |
National Institute of Technology Warangal |
53.21 |
28 |
National Institute of Technology Calicut |
52.69 |
41 |
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra |
47.58 |
42 |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology |
47.49 |
IIT JEE 2021: Important Dates
Events |
Important Dates 2021 |
|
January Session Dates |
April Session Dates |
|
Release of Notification |
November 2020 |
|
Commencement of Registration process |
December 2020 |
1st week of February 2021 |
Image correction starts |
December 2020 |
February 2021 |
Deadline for registration |
December 2020 |
1st week of March 2021 |
Deadline for fee payment & images upload |
December 2020 |
2nd week of March 2021 |
Correction Window |
January 2021 |
March 2021 |
Issuance of Admit card |
January 2021 |
3rd week of March 2021 |
JEE Main Exam |
2nd week of January 2021 |
2nd week of April 2021 |
Publication of Answer key |
January 2021 |
April 2021 |
Declaration of Result |
February 2021 |
Last week of April 2021 |
Commencement of Counselling process |
June/ July 2021 |
JEE Main 2021: Syllabus
JEE Main Syllabus 2021- Paper 1
Mathematics |
Complex numbers and quadratic equations; Matrices and determinants; Sets, relations and functions; Mathematical induction; Permutations and combinations; Mathematical reasoning; Limit, continuity and differentiability; Integral calculus; Three-dimensional geometry; Differential equations; Binomial theorem and its simple applications; Sequences and series; Vector algebra; Statistics and probability; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry |
Physics |
Section A Physics and measurement; Rotational motion; Thermodynamics; Kinematics Work, energy and power; Properties of solids and liquids; Gravitation; Laws of motion; Oscillations and waves; Electronic devices; Kinetic theory of gases; Current electricity; Communication systems; Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents; Magnetic effects of current and magnetism; Optics; Electromagnetic waves; Atoms and nuclei; Electrostatics; Dual nature of matter and radiation Section B Experimental Skills |
Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry Some basic concepts in chemistry; States of matter; Atomic structure; Chemical bonding and molecular structure; Chemical thermodynamics; Solutions; Equilibrium; Redox reactions and electrochemistry; Chemical kinetics; Surface chemistry Organic Chemistry Purification and characterization of organic compounds; Hydrocarbons; Chemistry in everyday life; Principles related to practical chemistry; Organic compounds containing halogens; Organic compounds containing oxygen; Organic compounds containing nitrogen; Polymers; Some basic principles of organic chemistry; Biomolecules Inorganic Chemistry Classification of elements and periodicity in properties; Hydrogen; Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals); P Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements; d- and f - block elements; Coordination compounds; Environmental chemistry; General principles and processes of isolation of metals |
JEE Main Syllabus 2020- Paper 2
Part 1 |
Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build—environment. Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal). |
Part 2 |
Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life. |
Part 3 |
General Awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes etc., Comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills, graphs, charts and map reading skills, simple statistics, CBSE class X Social Sciences topics. |
Number of Exam Applicants
Year |
Number of Participants |
2020- 1st Phase |
921,261 |
2019- 2nd Phase |
935,741 |
2019- 1st Phase |
929,198 |
2018 |
1,259,000 |
2017 |
1,186,454 |
2016 |
1,194,938 |
2015 |
1,304,495 |
2014 |
1,356,805 |
2013 |
1,282,000 |
2012 |
1,220,000 |
JEE Main 2021: Application Form
JEE Main 2021 Application process will begin from the 1st week of December 2020 and 1st week of February 2021 for the January session and April session, respectively, in online mode. Students will have to register themselves on the official website of NTA and apply for the JEE Main. For the registration on NTA website, students must register themselves with a valid mail id and phone number and submit only one application as submission of multiple application forms leads to the rejection by the authority. The registration process for JEE Main 2021 will start with the registration on NTA website and continue with Application Form filling, Image Uploading, Application Fee Payment and end at the Print out of the successfully submitted Application Form. Once the application form is successfully submitted, students will get an SMS/ mail on their registered mobile number or mail id about the successful submission of application form. Students must take out a print out of the application form and fee payment evidence for any further reference.
JEE MAIN 2021: Registration Fees
Exam Centre Location |
Papers |
General/Gen- EWS/OBC (NCL) (Male) (INR) |
SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Girls (INR) |
India |
Single Paper |
650 |
325 |
|
1300 |
650 |
|
Foreign |
Single Paper |
3000 |
1500 |
|
6000 |
3000 |
Payment mode: JEE Main Application Fee can be paid only in online mode using the net banking/debit or credit card, PAYTM or UPI mode.
JEE Main 2021: Admit Card
JEE Main 2021 admit card will be issued online before a month from the date of examination. Applicants will have to download the JEE-Main April session 2021 admit card from the official website by entering their JEE Main login credentials like their application number and date of birth or password and security pin. Any hard copy of the admit card will not be posted to the aspirants. Admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre as without this the students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. JEE Main 2021 Admit Card will comprise important details such as exam centre name & address, exam day instructions, candidate's photograph & signature, etc. Along with the admit card, the students will be required to carry a government-approved photo identity proof.. The students are suggested to save a copy of their admit card for future references.
Steps to Download JEE Main 2021 Admit Card
- Go to the official website of JEE Main i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “Download Admit Card” link
- JEE Main 2021 admit card will be downloadable by using the Application Number and Password or DOB.
- Fill your JEE Main Application Number and DOB/ Password.
- Fill in the security pin.
- Sign in → download your admit card for JEE Main 2021
Details available in the admit card:-
- Candidate’s name
- Application no.
- Roll no.
- Father's name
- Course
- D.O.B.
- Gender
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- Candidate's photograph
- PwD Status
- Test city and Centre code
- Date and shift of examination
- Paper (Paper-I/Paper-II/Paper-III)
- Photograph of the candidate
- Candidate and parent signature
- Important instructions
JEE Main 2021: Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: JEE Main 2021 will be held in online mode as CBT. The drawing test of JEE Main Paper II (B.Arch) will be conducted in offline mode as Pen and paper test.
- Time Duration: 3 hours will be given to attempt the whole paper. One additional hour will be given to the PWD candidates with 40% disability.
- Language Medium: English & Hindi will be the language-medium of JEE Main 2021. For the aspirants taking the exam in exam centres situated in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, the language-medium of the paper will be English, Hindi & Gujarati.
- Papers: For B.E/ B.Tech programme, only JEE Main Paper – I will be conducted. However, for B.Arch & B.Plan admission, JEE Main Paper – 2 and JEE Main paper – 3 will also be held.
- Questions Type: MCQ type questions will be there in the question paper for students to attempt. According to the latest alterations in the exam-pattern of JEE Main, there will be objective questions which will have to be answered in numerical values. For the drawing test in JEE Main Paper 2, there will be subjective type questions.
- Number of Questions: A total of 75 questions will be there in JEE Main Paper -1 (B.E/ B.Tech), 77 questions will be in JEE Main Paper -2 (B.Arch) and 100 will be there in JEE Main Paper -3 (B.Plan).
- Total Marks: JEE Main Paper – 1 (B.E/ B.Tech) will be of maximum score of 300 and JEE Main Paper -2 & 3 for B.Arch/ B.Plan will be of 400 maximum marks.
- Marking Pattern: For every right attempt, 4 marks will be awarded. For every incorrect attempt, 1 mark will get deducted.
JEE Main 2021 Paper – I, II and III: Marks and Questions Allocation
JEE Main Paper – I (B.E/ B.Tech)
Subject |
Total no. of Questions |
Marks Allocation |
Physics |
25 |
100 |
Mathematics |
25 |
100 |
Chemistry |
25 |
100 |
Total |
75 |
300 |
JEE Main Paper – II (B.Arch)
Subject |
Total no. of Questions |
Marks Allocation |
Aptitude Test |
50 |
200 |
Mathematics |
25 |
100 |
Drawing Test |
2 |
100 |
Total |
77 |
400 |
JEE Main Paper – III (B.Plan)
Subject |
Total no. of Questions |
Marks Allocation |
Aptitude Test |
50 |
200 |
Mathematics |
25 |
100 |
Planning Based Questions -Part II |
25 |
100 |
Total |
100 |
400 |
JEE Main 2021: Results
JEE Main 2021 Results will be declared separately for both the exams in the online mode on the NTA’s official website. The results will comprise the total score obtained by the candidate but not the ranks secured by them. The marks scored by the students will be converted to NTA Score. The result will show the NTA scores obtained by the students.
- For B.E/B.Tech, the result will comprise the marks scored by the candidate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics individually along with the total score.
- For B.Arch. students, the result will comprise marks obtained by the candidate in Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning along with the total score.
- For B.Planning students, the result comprises the marks obtained in Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing along with the total score.
JEE Main 2021: Counselling & Seat Allotment
Joint Seat Allocation Authority also known as the JoSAA is the authority body of JEE Main 2021 counselling and seat allotment process. To participate in the JEE Main 2021 counselling and seat allocation process, the qualified applicants will need to register themselves on the official website of JoSAA, make payment of the counselling fee and complete the choice filling. The participants who secure more than or equal to the cut off marks and get enlisted in the rank list will be allowed to participate in the counselling process through the online centralised process. Students will be provided with the seats as per the choices filled by them and they will be able to check their seats online after logging in.
Documents required while reporting at the institution:
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- JEE Main 2021 Score Sheet
- DOB proof (10th class mark sheet)
- 3 passport size photographs (same as uploaded in the JEE Main 2021 application form)
- Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment
- Seat acceptance fee payment proof
- 12th class performance sheet
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Medical certificate
- Photo ID card (issued by govt./last attended school/12th class admit card)
- JEE Main 2021 admit card
- 12th standard mark sheet & qualifying certificate (if available)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- OCI certificate or PIO card
FAQs
Where will I get the JEE-Main 2021 admit card?
You will be able to download the JEE-Main 2021 admit card from the official website by logging in using your login credentials.
I didn’t sign properly in the admit card; is it a matter of concern?
To avoid any sort of controversies, candidates are advised to contact the officials and clarify their faults.
What if I lose my admit card?
You can log into the official website using your login credentials, download and reprint your admit card
Can I change my personal info on the admit card?
The JEE-Main 2021 correction links will be activated after the completion of application process, using the same you can make the required changes.
Is there any maximum limit that is allowed to per candidate to apply for JEE Main?
No, there is no limit on the number of attempts.