Questions
| Doubts Answered |
| How to register for JEE (Main)? | Detailed instructions for online registration are in the Information Bulletin on the NTA website under “Important Information at Glance.” |
| How are exam cities chosen? | Candidates can select four cities based on their permanent and current address. Foreign candidates can choose centers nearby or within India. Final allotment is at NTA’s discretion. |
| Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory? | No, it’s optional, but candidates should update their Aadhaar details for ID verification at exam centers. |
| What documents do PwBD/PwD candidates need? | They must follow RPwD Act, 2016, and relevant government guidelines. Refer to NTA notices for details. |
| How to avail of a scribe facility? | Read Chapter 4 of the Information Bulletin and fill out forms as per Appendix IV and VI. Details like roll number and center name are to be completed at the exam center. |
| What languages are available for the exam? | The exam is conducted in English, Hindi, and regional languages like Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, and others listed in the NEP. |
| Is a category certificate required during registration? | No need to upload the certificate. Just provide the certificate number, issue date, and authority details. Submit the certificate during document verification. |
| When will the exam be conducted? | Session 1: January 22-31, 2025. Session 2: April 1-8, 2025. |
| Should candidates send documents to NTA? | No. Candidates must not send documents via post, email, or by hand. |
| Can candidates apply for Session 2 if they missed Session 1? | Yes, they can apply when the portal opens for Session 2. |
| Can NTA manually allot exam centers? | No. |
| What if the exam date clashes with another exam? | NTA will not change the exam date in case of clashes. |
| Can candidates choose the exam date or slot? | No, the date and slot are computer-allocated randomly. |
| Is it okay to upload a blue signature instead of black? | Yes, it’s acceptable. |
| Can application details be corrected later? | A one-time correction window is provided for selected fields. |
| Can the application be canceled? | No, once submitted, it cannot be canceled or withdrawn. |
| What if a candidate doesn’t receive the admit card? | Download it from the NTA website. For issues, contact the helpline or email. |
| Can the exam center be changed after allocation? | No. |
| What to bring to the exam center? | Refer to Para 5.4 of the Information Bulletin. |
| Can candidates leave early after finishing the test? | No, candidates must stay until the test concludes. |
| How many question papers are there? | Refer to Para 2.4 of the Information Bulletin. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, for both MCQs and numerical value questions. |
| Exam duration for B.Arch and B.Planning? | The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. |
| Where to find exam shift and timing details? | These are in the Information Bulletin under “Important Information at a Glance.” |
| How many 12th-grade subjects should be selected? | Five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, are mandatory. |
| Can minors use their family’s category certificate? | No, they must provide their own certificate. |
| What option to select for re-appearing candidates? | Select “Passed.” |
| What is the minimum eligibility for JEE? | Refer to Chapter 3 of the Information Bulletin. |
| What is the exam pattern? | See Para 2.4 of Chapter 2 in the Information Bulletin. |
| What is the state code of eligibility? | Check Para 3.4 of the Information Bulletin. |
| What pin code should foreign candidates enter? | Use 000000. |
| Does the application fee include service charges? | No, service charges are extra. |
| How to pay the application fee? | Use debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking via SBI, Canara, HDFC, or ICICI gateways. |
| What if the fee payment fails? | Reattempt payment and download the confirmation page. Refunds for failed transactions will be processed after results are declared. |
| What is the official website, helpline number, and email for JEE (Main)? | The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in, the helpline number is 011-40759000, and the email ID is jeemain@nta.ac.in. |
