JEE Main Exam Registration 2025: Key Dates, Eligibility and more details

For students aspiring to pursue undergraduate engineering and architecture programs at top-tier institutions like NITs and IITs, JEE Main 2025 is a vital stepping stone. Organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this exam serves as the gateway to some of India's most prestigious colleges. To help candidates prepare effectively, this guide covers everything from eligibility criteria and application deadlines to the exam syllabus and pattern, ensuring you have all the information you need for JEE Main 2025.

Application Process for JEE Main 2025

To apply for JEE Main 2025, candidates need to visit the official website and log in using available options. The application process starts with a system-generated application number and the password you created during registration. It's crucial to upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and, if applicable, your PWD certificate in the specified sizes and formats. Before submitting the form, double-check all the information, especially the uploaded images, to ensure accuracy. The application is finalized once the application fee is paid using approved methods, completing the process.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for JEE Main 2025, students must have completed their 12th-grade exams in 2022 or 2023, or be appearing in 2024.

Examination Structure and Sessions

JEE Main 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: one in January and another in April. The exam is divided into multiple papers:

Paper 1: For students applying to B.E./B.Tech programs.
Paper 2: For students applying to B.Arch and B.Planning programs.

Each paper has a distinct structure tailored to the specific programs. The official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, provides all necessary details about the exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates.

Application Fees

The registration fee varies depending on the category:

Male candidates from General/EWS/OBC categories pay INR 1,000 for Indian centers and INR 5,000 for centers abroad.
Female candidates and those from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender categories are charged a reduced fee.

Key Dates to Remember

Official notification release: November 2024
Registration opens: November 2024 (for the January session) and February 2025 (for the April session)
Admit card release: Early January and early April
Exams: January 2025 and April 2025
Results: To be announced shortly after the exams

Exam Pattern and Expected Cut-Off

The JEE Main 2025 exam pattern will include a mix of objective and numerical-based questions, with different cut-offs for each category. The cut-off scores will depend on various factors, including the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates. The cut-offs are typically higher for General category candidates and slightly lower for reserved categories.