JEE Main 2025 for Engineering & Architecture Course Admissions

NTA JEE Main 2025 or JEE Main Exam 2025 for admission into NITs, IIITs and other engineering, architecture courses.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of the most anticipated and crucial exams for students aspiring to pursue a career in engineering.

JEE Main

The JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination in India conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as the gateway for admission to top engineering colleges across the country, including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

NTA is all set to begin the application process for the JEE Main for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture colleges across the country. Candidates can apply for the same at jeemain.nta.ac.in or nta.ac.in.

Those candidates who have successfully completed their class 12 or an equivalent examination, will be eligible to fill out the JEE Main 2025 application form.

This process involves registering, uploading the necessary documents, and making the required payment for the NTA JEE Main registration fee.

The JEE Main will be mandatory for foreign-nationals seeking admissions to NITs, IIITs and other government-funded engineering colleges in India.

NTA will be administering the JEE Main exam and the schedule will be released on the official website of JEE Mains.

The engineering entrance examination will be conducted in four sessions and the candidates will get admissions to B Tech aspirants, B Arch, and B Planning courses in various colleges.

Candidates can appear for the multiple sessions of JEE Mains and their score from the best session will be considered. Candidates will be required to register themselves using their details and documents.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications: To appear for JEE Main, candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the JEE Main exam.

JEE Main Exam Details

For submission of online application forms for JEE Main admission to undergraduate programs in NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs) in the next academic year.

Admission criteria: Admission criteria to undergraduate engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI), Institutions funded by participating State Governments, and other Institutions shall include the performance in the class 12/equivalent qualifying Examination and in the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main).

Syllabus for JEE Main: Candidates appearing for the JEE (Main) can check the detailed syllabus from here: JEE Main Exam Syllabus.

Other details of the examination have not changed, and students can refer to the JEE Main notification for further details.

JEE Main Exam pattern

JEE Main is for both Engineering and Architecture entrance. The engineering entrance exam(JEE Main Paper-I) will have three parts: a. mathematics, b. physics, and c. chemistry, with equal weightage.

The architecture entrance exam (JEE Main Paper-II) will be divided into two parts: a. part one will be a computer-based test with mathematics and aptitude questions, and b. part II will be a drawing test.

The engineering exam will consist of 90 questions, each for four marks. The exam is for 360 marks, and each question is worth four marks, and for every wrong answer, one mark is deducted.

After the exams, a consolidated rank list will be released. Meanwhile, separate lists indicating percentile scores will be declared.

Among Indian nationals, candidates who secure a rank in the top 2,45,000 are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the entrance gateway for admission to IITs. As informed by the NTA, the rank list of DASA will be released separately.

As per the 2022 new exam pattern, one mark is deducted for every wrong attempt. The exam lasts three hours.

The test consists of 90 questions, 75 of which are compulsory. Candidates are awarded four marks for every correct answer.

The JEE Main was held in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu mediums.

JEE Main Details:

JEE(Main) Exam has two papers,

• JEE Main Paper-1 (BE /B Tech) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and
• JEE Main Paper-2 (B.Arch. /B.Planning) – Mathematics- Part I and Aptitude Test-Part II in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test -Part III in “Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode to be attempted on a drawing sheet.
• Candidates may take Paper-1 (B E /B Tech) or Paper-2 (B Arch /B Planning.) or both as per the course(s) they are seeking admission to.

JEE Main score is applicable for admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and even private engineering and architecture courses.

A cut-off will also be released for candidates who qualify for the JEE Advanced exam, which is an entrance gateway for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Who can appear for this exam?

Candidates who have passed class 12 board examination or will be appearing for the exam next year are eligible to appear for the JEE Main examination.

There is no age limit to apply for the exam. Candidates who have passed the class 12 or equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or 2025, irrespective of their age, can appear in the examination.

However, candidates may be required to fulfill the age criteria of the institute(s) to which they are desirous of being admitted.

Candidates who appeared in the January exam can reappear in this exam, and it will not be counted as their second attempt.

The examination consists of three divisions: mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Each division is worth 25 marks. The exams will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The BArch exam will be a pen-and-paper test only.

After the mains examination, candidates who score beyond expectations are allowed to appear for the Advanced examination, through which they are granted admissions in IITs. The rest of the candidates can apply to NITs and IIITs only if they do not clear the Advanced exam.

How to download the JEE Main Information Bulletin PDF?

The NTA releases the Joint Entrance Examination notification and Information Bulletin on its JEE Main web portal, https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/.

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains in two sessions: the First in January 2025 and the second in April 2025.

Candidates can apply for JEE Mains 2025 on the official website. All interested are advised to check the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in for more updates.

• Students need to visit the official website, nta.nic.in in your device browser.
• Once you reach the official website, click on the JEE Main link on the home page.
• Then, Joint Entrance Examination Main Official website, https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/ would be opened in your device.
• On the JEE Main home page, click on the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) link under the Information tab. A new PDF file will open on your device.
• Candidates can check the JEE Main information and read the instructions carefully which were provided in the Information Bulletin PDF file.
• After checking the all details, candidates can download the Information Bulletin. Take a print it and preserve it for future reference.

Steps to apply for JEE Main registration:

Candidates are requested to visit the official website of the JEE Main page, i.e., jeemain.nta.ac.in. On the homepage, candidates are requested to click on the link that says “JEE MAIN 2025 March Session.”

A new page will appear on the screen. The candidate is now requested to create an account. After creating your account, log in using your credentials and fill out the application form. Upload the required documents and pay the fee. The last step for the candidate is to click on the submit option.

• Log on to the official website of JEE (Main)
• On the homepage, search for the link that says “JEE MAIN Session”
• Make your log in account
• Login using your credentials and fill the form
• Upload the required documents and pay the application fee
• Click on submit

List of Documents

Candidates will be required to submit the following documents while registering for the JEE Mains:

1. Recent black and white photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) 
2. Candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb – 30kb)
3. Verified result awaited attestation form (file size: 50kb to 500kb)
4. Caste certificate (if mentioned) 
5. PwD certificate in jpg/jpeg format

Candidates appearing for the JEE Mains can check the syllabus, which includes subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and others.

However, NTA has not released JEE Mains 2025 syllabus yet but there is no information about the change of syllabus as of now.

JEE Main session 1 will be held in January and session 2 in April. As per the rules, the best marks obtained by candidates in either of the two sessions will be considered to calculate ranks. Students can choose to take one session of both. The application forms for the second session will be out by March.

Login Options for JEE Main 2025 Registration

Applicants can register for the JEE 2025 using various login options. The NTA instructs aspirants to either set up an account or log in to the following portal to register for JEE Main 2025. 

• Using the NAD portal to access your Digi locker account.
• Via the Academic Bank of Credits ID (ABC ID).
• PAN card number.
• Aadhaar enrolment number.
• Indian passport number.
• Non-Indian Passport number 

JEE Main FAQs

What is the JEE Main Exam Pattern?

JEE Main is likely to be conducted following last year’s exam pattern, which featured multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The examination could be divided into three sections—physics, chemistry, and mathematics—featuring 30 questions each.

Out of these 30 questions, candidates may have to attempt any 25 while the remaining five question will be given as options. The three-hour-long computer-based test (CBD) is likely to feature 75 questions carrying four marks each. For every wrong attempt, there could be one negative mark.

Who can apply for JEE main?

Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Class 12) board examination or pursuing this year with physics and mathematics as mandatory subjects along with chemistry and biology are eligible to apply for the JEE Main exam 2023.

What is the age limit for JEE Mains?

There is no age limit for appearing in the JEE Main. Candidates who have passed the class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or 2025, irrespective of their age, can appear in the JEE Main examination. However, the candidates may be required to fulfill the age criteria of the institute(s) in which they are desirous of taking admission.

What is the reservation criteria in JEE Mains?

Reservation criteria in JEE Main for undergraduate Engineering courses:

a) General-EWS category: 10% seats reserved
b) OBC-NCL: 27% seats
c) Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
d) Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
e) Persons with Disability (PwD): 5%

Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

Yes, there is a negative marking scheme. For each incorrect answer, one mark is deducted.

Can I appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Main?

Yes, you can choose to appear for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both, depending on your career aspirations

Conclusion

JEE Main 2025 is a significant milestone for those aspiring to pursue engineering as a career. Proper preparation, dedication, and a clear strategy are the keys to success.

Remember, this exam is about acquiring knowledge and applying it effectively. Best of luck with your preparations!