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JEE Main 2025 Exam Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the exam dates for the JEE Main 2025 exam. Following previous patterns, it will be conducted in two phases: the first session will be from January 22 to 31, 2025, and the second session will be in April 2025. JEE Main includes two papers—Paper 1 for BE/BTech and Paper 2 for BArch/BPharm.
The application process began on October 28 and will remain open until November 22, 2024. Students can register for the first session on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Results for the first session are expected by February 12, 2025.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Schedule: Check important dates for January exam
| Event | Date, Time |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 28 October 2024 to 22 November 2024 (Up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee | 22 November 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | By the First week of January 2025 |
| Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | 03 days before the actual date of the Examination |
| Date(s) of Examination | Between 22 January to 31 January 2025 |
| Centre, Date and Shift Display | As indicated on the Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result on the NTA website | By 12 February 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Exam dates announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 exam dates in an official notice. According to the schedule, the JEE Main 2025 will be conducted from January 22 to January 31, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards three days before the exam by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. This year, the exam will be available in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Eligibility criteria
To qualify for JEE Main 2025, students must have completed or be in their Class 12 exams, studying Physics, Mathematics, and one additional subject, such as Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject. Typically, general category students need at least 75% in Class 12, while SC/ST candidates may need around 65% (these cut-offs can vary by institution).
Candidates are allowed three consecutive attempts at JEE Main, with no age limit. JEE Main scores determine admission eligibility for engineering and architecture programs in NITs, IIITs, and other institutions, and also qualify students for the JEE Advanced 2025, which is required for IIT admissions.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Detailed Exam pattern announced
The NTA has issued a notice detailing the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern and timings for both shifts. For Paper 1 and Part I of Paper 2, Section A will feature Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), while Section B will require answers in numerical format. Both sections include negative marking for incorrect responses.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Exam Mode and Timing
| Paper
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Mode of Examination
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Timing of the Examination (IST) |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode | First Shift: 09:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon |
| Second Shift: 03:00 P.M. – 06:00 P.M. | ||
| Paper 2A (B. Arch.) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode except Drawing Test (Part-III) which is offline on A4 sheet | First Shift: 09:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon |
| Second Shift: 03:00 P.M. – 06:00 P.M. | ||
| Paper 2B (B. Planning) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode | Second Shift: 03:00 P.M. – 06:00 P.M. |
JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Paper Structure, Subjects, and Sections
| Paper
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Subjects
|
Section A
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Section B
|
Total Marks |
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Mathematics | 20 | 05 | 75 |
| Physics | 20 | 05 | ||
| Chemistry | 20 | 05 | ||
| Paper 2A (B. Arch.) | Mathematics – Part I | 20 | 05 | 77 |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | |||
| Drawing Test – Part III | 02 | |||
| Paper 2B (B. Planning) | Mathematics – Part I | 20 | 05 | 100 |
| Aptitude Test – Part II | 50 | |||
| Planning – Part III | 25 |
JEE Mains 2025: Important Instructions
Students attempting the JEE Main 2025 examination are advised to carry only the following into the examination venue.
- Admit card and Self Declaration( Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website( a clear printout on A4 size paper) properly filled in.
- A simple, transparent ballpoint pen.
- Latest passport-size photograph to paste on the attendance sheet.
- A hand sanitiser( 50 ml).
- A transparent water bottle.
- Sugar tablets fruits( like bananas/apples/oranges) if the student is diabetic.
JEE Main 2025 Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for JEE Main 2025 should note the following information:
- Availability: The application form will be available online.
- Registration Period: Registration opens in the first week of November 2024 and closes in the second week of December 2024.
- Submission Details: Ensure you upload a passport-sized photograph and signature in the specified format. Your application must be fully completed to be accepted.
- Correction Window: A correction period will be available to fix any errors in the application.
- Multiple Applications: Submitting more than one application per candidate will result in disqualification; only one application is allowed per candidate.
JEE Main 2025 Application Fee
Payment for the application can be made through debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI. Below are the fee details:
For Exam Centres in India
| Papers | Category | Application Fee |
| Exam Centres in India | ||
| B.E./ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning |
General | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 800 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 900 Girls – Rs. 800 |
|
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Boys – Rs. 500 Girls – Rs. 500 |
|
| Third Gender | 500 | |
| B.E./ B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./ B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./ B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning |
Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 2000 Girls – Rs. 1600 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender candidates | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 1000 |
|
| Third Gender | 1000 |
For Candidates outside India
- Boys: Rs. 5000
- Girls: Rs. 4000
- Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 4500
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 2500
- Third Gender: Rs. 3000
Documents Required for Filling Out JEE Main Application Form 2025
Below mentioned is the list of all the important documents that are needed to fill out the JEE Mains Application Form 2025.
- Class 10th and 12th documents.
- Applicant’s Aadhaar card details.
- Scanned copies of a passport-sized photograph and the signature.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2025 Session 1
To apply for JEE Main 2025, follow these easy steps:
- Go to the official website (a link will be provided here).
- Log in with the various options available.
- Use the system-generated application number and previously set password to log in.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and PwD certificate. Make sure these images meet the specified size and format requirements.
- Double-check all the details you’ve entered in the form, including the images.
- Pay the application fee using one of the accepted payment methods.
- A confirmation page will display on your screen. Print it out and keep it safe until the admission process is completed.
JEE Main 2025 Correction Facility
The JEE Main Correction Facility will be available for candidates starting the second week of December 2024 for the January session. This facility allows you to correct details in your application online after the application period ends, but only for a limited time. You can also make corrections to uploaded images separately. Make sure to correct any details within the allotted time. Corrections can only be made online; no other methods will be accepted.
FAQ’s on JEE Mains Exam Dates 2025 Session 1
What is the date of JEE Mains 2025?
NTA initiated the online registration process for the JEE Main 2025 exam on October 28, 2024. In accordance with the official notification, the exam is scheduled to be held from January 22 to January 31, 2025.
Will the JEE Main 2025 exam be available online or offline?
The JEE Main 2025 will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT), except for the B.Arch drawing test, which will be conducted offline.
Is there a maximum age limit to appear for the JEE Main 2025 exam?
There is no age restriction for JEE Main 2025. Students who have completed 12th grade or an equivalent exam in 2023 or 2024, or those who are appearing in 2025, are eligible to apply.
Do I need to apply separately for each session of the JEE Main 2025?
You have the option to apply for both sessions at once or for each session separately.
