JEE Main 2021 exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus and other detailed have been announced by NTA. Candidates who dream to become an engineer by studying from the top colleges in India can now apply for this engineering entrance exam.
Engineering has always been one of the prominent career choices for millions of students in India. They dedicate their two years of higher studies to science in order to get a precious seat in the prestigious engineering colleges across the country. To do so, they work hard consistently and prepare for one of the toughest entrance examinations – Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) that comprehensively tests their subject understanding and aptitude.
What is the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)?
Joint Entrance Examination, or commonly known as JEE, is the most renowned engineering entrance examination of the country. It is applicable for admissions in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and various other government-funded national or central institutes (CFTIs). It used to be managed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) until a new exam conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA) was formulated in the year 2018. JEE Main 2019 was the first entrance examination conducted by the NTA.
JEE Main at a Glance
JEE is conducted in two stages – JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main is the initial entrance examination that is applicable for direct admission in various CFTIs and NITs. Furthermore, it is also an eligibility test for the JEE Advanced. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2021 can only appear for JEE Advanced 2021 to enter into the next round of admission process.
JEE Main 2021
JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in four sessions in February, March, April and May. The online application process for JEE Main 2021 will start from December 16, 2020 and forms will be made available only in the online mode. The last date to fill and submit the application form is 16 January, 2021.
JEE Main 2021 Application Form
JEE Main 2021 application forms for the February exam session will be released on 16 December, 2020. The forms would be made available online (only) and no offline forms would be accepted. Candidates can visit the official website of JEE and can fill their forms online. Candidates must register and submit their application forms before 16 January, 2021. Candidates need to fill the same form for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Step 1: Registration
Candidates need to register on the official website by filling personal details like name, gender, date of birth, ID card details etc.
Step 2- Fill JEE Main 2021 Application Form
- In this step, candidates need to fill exam related details like the Paper they want to appear for, examination centre choice, preferred language etc.
- You also need to generate a password at this stage, which you will require to login into your account later
Step 3: Uploading the documents
Next step is to upload the documents in the prescribed size and format
Step 4: Pay JEE Main Application Fee
To complete the application process for JEE Main 2021, you need to pay the prescribed application fee
Step 5: Download the form
Check all the details, submit the form and take a printout of the same
Aadhaar Provision: Aadhaar card is one of the mandatory documents required for filling the JEE Main 2021 application form. It helps the NTA to cross-check details filled in by the candidate. Candidates are required to furnish details like Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and gender in the application form. Thus, students who don’t have an Aadhaar card yet are suggested to apply for the same in order to sit for the JEE exam. (Exceptions for applicants from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam)
Candidates must have a working Email ID and contact number in order to apply for the exam. They are also required to upload recent passport size photographs, their signature and the signature of their parents or guardians.
Below is JEE Main 2021 Application fee structure for exam centers in India as set by the NTA:
| Paper | Fee for candidates from General/OBC category | Fee for candidates from SC/ST/PwD |
| Paper 1 or Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 650
For Girls: ₹ 325 |
For Boys: ₹ 325
For Girls: ₹ 325
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| Comprehensive fee for Paper 1 and Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 1300
For Girls: ₹ 650
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For Boys: ₹ 650
For Girls: ₹ 650 |
Below is the Application fee structure for exam centers in foreign countries as set by the NTA:
| Paper | Fee for candidates from General/OBC category | Fee for candidates from SC/ST/PwD |
| Paper 1 or Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 3000
For Girls: ₹ 1500 |
For Boys: ₹ 1500
For Girls: ₹ 1500
|
| Comprehensive fee for Paper 1 and Paper 2 | For Boys: ₹ 6000
For Girls: ₹ 3000
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For Boys: ₹ 3000
For Girls: ₹ 3000 |
Notes:
- Online payments can be made with a debit card, credit card or net banking. The application fee is non-refundable.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification about JEE Main 2021 important dates according to which the application process will start from 16 December, 2020. Students can plan their preparations according to the schedule given below:
| Events | JEE Main 2021 Dates |
| JEE Main 2021 registration date | December 16, 2020 |
| Last date to submit the application form | January 16, 2021 |
| Last date of fee payment | January 17, 2021 |
| JEE Main Application Form Correction 2021 | January 19 to 21, 2021 |
| Availability of JEE Main Admit Card | Second week of February 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates | Session 1 – February 23 to 26, 2021
Session 2 – March 15 to 18, 2021 Session 3 – April 27 to 30, 2021 Session 4 – May 24 to 28, 2021 |
JEE Main 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Looking at the current scenario, The National Testing Agency (NTA) has given some relaxation in JEE Main 2021 eligibility criteria. From the total number of attempts to the age limit and percentage in class 12, there is relaxation in every category. Thus, candidates appearing for JEE Main 2021 should check the criteria carefully before filling the application form (failing to match the same makes the form subject to rejection). Here are some important criteria guidelines:
Academic Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 board examination in the year 2019, 2020 or 2021.
- Candidates appearing for 10+2 board examinations in 2021 are also eligible for JEE Main 2021.
- For B. Tech/BE: Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Physics along with any one subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or technical vocational subjects in class 12th
- For B.Arch./Planning: Candidates must have studied Mathematics in class 12th
Age and Other Criteria
- According to the latest NTA guidelines, there is no set age limit for applicants.
JEE Main 2021 Examination Centers
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2021 at examination centres the following cities:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Daman & Diu
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
JEE Main 2021 Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2021 exam pattern is set exclusively by the National Test Agency. The pattern is as follows:
Mode of Examinations: Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
Papers in Examination: Paper 1 for B. Tech/ B.E and Paper 2 for B. Arch./B. Planning
Duration of the Exam: 3 hours
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for correct answer and 1 negative mark for wrong attempt
Language: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ), Drawing test of paper 2 will be subjective
Subject wise distribution of questions and marks for Paper 1 and Paper 2 –
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Maximum Marks | |
| Paper 1
B. Tech/ B.E |
Physics | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 100 | |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 | 100 | |
| 90 Questions | 300 Marks | |||
| Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B. | ||||
| Paper 2
B.Arch./B. Planning |
Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 100 | ||
| Drawing | 2 | 100 | ||
| 82 Questions | 300 Marks | |||
Note: The exam pattern is subject to changes implemented by the NTA.
JEE Main 2021 syllabus
JEE Main 2021 syllabus is majorly based on 3 core subjects, i.e. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. It is followed by aptitude questions that test a candidate’s general awareness. According to the top educators in India, students should plan their preparations strictly according to the examination syllabus. It not only allows students to study in a systematic manner but also helps them in recognizing their weaker areas and plan their strategies accordingly.
Following is the syllabus for JEE Main 2021 –
| Subject | Units |
| Mathematics | Sets
Relations and Functions Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Matrices and Determinants Permutations and Combinations Mathematical Induction Binomial Theorem and its simple application Sequences and Series Continuity and Differentiability Integral Calculus Differential Equation Co-ordinate Geometry Three-dimensional Geometry Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning
|
| Physics | Physics and Measurement
Laws of Motion Kinematics Work, Power and Energy Gravitation Properties of solids and liquids Rotational Motion Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory of Gases Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism Oscillations and Waves Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electrostatics Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual nature of matter and radiation Electronic devices Communication Systems Atoms and Nuclei
|
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry:
Basic Concepts in Chemistry States of matter Atomic structures Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure Chemical thermodynamics Solutions Equilibrium Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Surface Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry:
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties General principles and processes of isolation of metals Hydrogen S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals), p-block elements, d-block elements, and f-block elements Co-ordination compounds Environmental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry:
Purification and characterization of organic compounds Some basic principles of organic chemistry Hydrocarbons Organic compounds containing halogen Organic compounds containing Oxygen Organic compounds containing Nitrogen, Polymers, Bio-molecules Chemistry in everyday life Principles related to practical Chemistry
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| Aptitude | Awareness of buildings, places, persons, and materials
Texture related to building environment and Architecture Mental ability – Verbal, Numerical, and Visual Visualizing different sides of 3-D objects Visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings |
Also Read – How to Prepare for JEE 2021 from Class 11?
JEE Advanced at a Glance
Candidates ranking in the top 245,000 in Paper 1 of JEE Main qualify to appear in JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is an advance level entrance examination which is exclusively conducted for admissions in the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. It is organized by one of the IITs each year. JEE 2019 was organized by IIT Roorkee.
JEE Advanced 2021 Exam Dates
JEE Advanced is expected to take place in the month of May 2020 after the declaration of JEE Main 2021 results. However, exact JEE Advanced 2021 dates are yet to be finalized by NTA.
Which IIT will conduct JEE Advanced 2020?
Information about which IIT will be conducting the JEE 2021 Advanced examination will be confirmed by NTA through an official notification.
JEE Advanced 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants ranking in the top 245,000 in the JEE Main 2020 will be eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced 2021 examination. Here are some other important guidelines:
- Minimum percentage requirement in 10+2 or equivalent examination:
- General and OBC – 75%
- SC/ST/PwD: 65%
- Applicants can appear twice for JEE Advanced in consecutive years.
- If a candidate appeared for JEE Advance 2020, then he/she is also eligible for appearing in the JEE Advanced 2021 examination. However, if any student has cancelled the seat in any of the IITs in the year 2020 after admission, then he/she will not be eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced 2021 examination.
JEE Advanced 2021 Application Form
JEE Advanced 2021 application forms are expected to be made available in the initial weeks of May. The respective application forms will be made available only via online mode. Applicants are required to register with a working e-mail ID and mobile number in order to get login credentials. Furthermore, unlike the JEE Main application form, the JEE Advanced application form doesn’t allow further corrections.
Here is the list of required documents that applicants are required to upload (scanned copies) for completing the application form. :
- Birth certificate (or class 10th certificate if the date of birth is mentioned)
- Class 12th certificate (for applicants clearing board examination in 2020)
- A gazette notification (with regard to changed name) if the name is different on the class 10th certificate
- Certificates (FORM-GEN-EWS and FORM-OBC-NCL) if the applicant belongs to GEN-EWS or OBC-NCL categories respectively
- Scanned recent photographs
Following is the fee structure for the JEE Advanced exam:
| Indian national candidates | Fee amount |
| Female candidates (all categories) | ₹ 1300 |
| SC/ST/PwD candidates | ₹ 1300 |
| Other Candidates | ₹ 2600 |
| Foreign National Candidates | Fee amount |
| Candidates from SAARC countries | $160 |
| Candidates from non-SAARC countries | $300 |
JEE Advanced 2021 Exam Pattern
The JEE Advanced 2021 exam pattern will be set exclusively by the National Test Agency. The pattern is as follows:
Mode of Examination: Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
Parts in Examination: 2 (Different sections for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)
Duration of the Exam: 3 hours
Number of Questions: 180
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for the correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer
How to Prepare for JEE 2021?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is one of the toughest and most challenging undergraduate entrance examinations in the country. Over the years, the number of candidates appearing in the JEE examination have considerably increased that has given rise to stern competition.
Here are some tips that will help you in acing JEE Main 2021:
- Start from the Basics
NCERT books are good reference sources. According to top educators, these books form the basis of the JEE Main as well as JEE Advanced examination. Thus, students should begin their preparations by going through the NCERT books in order to clear their basics concepts.
- Practice Previous Year’s Question Papers
Solving the previous year’s question papers is one of the essential practices for acing JEE 2021. Furthermore, it is also the best approach for mapping preparations.
- Succeed with Planning
Develop an efficient plan and divide the syllabus into sub-topics. Study according to the plan and lay focus on completion of assigned topics for the day.
- Time Management
All major examinations are time-bound. Thus, time management emerges as an important aspect of any examination’s preparation strategy. Students should work strictly in accordance of their plans.
- Practice Regularly
Humans have a tendency to forget things if not practised regularly. Thus, students should practice their syllabus time to time by solving as many mock tests as they can.
- Select Credible Study Materials
Students should always use credible study material and websites in order to maximize their chances of clearing a tough entrance examination like JEE. With Aakash iTutor, students get access to high-quality study material exclusively prepared by experienced and expert Aakash faculty in the form of recorded video lectures. These video lectures help students understand the difficult topics by watching them as many times as they want.
- Take Online Tests
Online tests or mock tests are one of the most effective ways for students to track their progress and judge their level of preparation. For instance, Aakash PracTest allows students to take online tests and provides them answer keys along with detailed solutions for performance analysis.
- Resolve your Doubts Beforehand
Timely resolution of doubts is extremely important. With Aakash Live, students can attend live classes delivered by expert faculty and immediately resolve their doubts during live sessions.
Acing JEE 2021 is a matter of consistency, hard work and determination. Thus, students should stay dedicated to their aim and start their preparation today.
Read: 5 Effective Tips to Help You Cover Your JEE Syllabus Quickly
JEE Main & Advanced 2021 Frequently Asked Questions:
The applicants should have at least 75% (General & OBC) and 65% (SC/ST/PwD) marks in 10+2 to be able to attempt JEE 2020.
Applicants need to have strong concepts and clear basics of Science and Math with a smart strategy to crack JEE Main. There are lot of people who do crack JEE without any coaching. You can stay at home and prepare on your own or also take live online classes by Aakash Digital.
Any student who has a thorough knowledge of Science and Math can crack JEE Main irrespective of their stream.
To get the best last-minute tips, please refer to the following blog link: https://blog-digital.aakash.ac.in/9-last-minute-preparation-tips-to-help-you-crack-jee-main-2019
No, with the changes made in the conduction of JEE Main, the JEE 2020 will be conducted in Computer-based mode only.
Yes. For candidates belonging to General and OBC category, minimum 75% marks in 10+2 or any equivalent exam is necessary.
Since there are 7 IIT’s in India and each IIT conducts the exam once in 7 years, this year IIT-Delhi will conduct JEE 2020.
The indicative data for the marks vs ranks is as following:
| JEE Main Scores | JEE Main Ranks (CRL) |
| 336 – 360 | 1 – 20 |
| 310 – 335 | 21 – 225 |
| 251 – 300 | 226 – 1492 |
| 201 – 250 | 1493 – 5752 |
| 151 – 200 | 5753 – 18377 |
| 101 – 150 | 18378 – 57131 |
| 51 – 100 | 57132 – 240541 |
| 1 to 50 | 240542 – 984170 |
| -40 to 0 | 984171 – 1074221 |
The applicant must have secured at least 75% marks for OBS category in 10+2 or equivalent exam to give JEE Mains 2020.
You can refer to this article to get a complete strategy for preparing IIT-JEE 2020. https://blog-digital.aakash.ac.in/how-to-prepare-for-jee-2020-from-class-11
According to the age of giving the examination and the eligibility criteria, a candidate can give JEE main exam 3 times in the consecutive years.
The dates are not out yet, but it is expected to be conducted in:
| JEE Main 2020 Exam (Paper 1) | 1st to 3rd week of January 2020 |
| JEE Main 2020 Exam (Paper 2) | 2nd week of January 2020 |
| JEE Main 2020 Exam | 1st to 3rd week of April 2020 |
JEE Main 2020 will be conducted by National Test Agency in 2020. It will be conducted twice a year from 2020 in January and April in computer-based mode.
The candidates must thoroughly study NCERT books of all subjects to strengthen their basics. Other than that, some important books are:
Physics: Understanding JEE physics series by DC Pandey, Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma, Problems in General Physics by I. E. Irodov, Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday
Chemistry: Arihant’s Practice Book Chemistry for JEE Main And Advanced by R.K Gupta, Concise Inorgranic by JD Lee, Organic Chemistry by Solomons and Fryhle
Mathematics: Course in Mathematics for IIT-JEE by Tata McGraw Hill publication, Trigonometry by S L Loney, Problems Plus in IIT Mathematics by A Das Gupta
The syllabus of IIT-JEE 2020 exam is :-
| Subject | Units |
| Mathematics | Sets Relations and Functions Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Matrices and Determinants Permutations and Combinations Mathematical Induction Binomial Theorem and its simple application Sequences and Series Continuity and Differentiability Integral Calculus Differential Equation Co-ordinate Geometry Three-dimensional Geometry Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning |
| Physics | Physics and Measurement Laws of Motion Kinematics Work, Power and Energy Gravitation Properties of solids and liquids Rotational Motion Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory of Gases Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism Oscillations and Waves Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electrostatics Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual nature of matter and radiation Electronic devices Communication Systems Atoms and Nuclei |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry:
Basic Concepts in Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Organic Chemistry: Purification and characterization of organic compounds |
| Aptitude | Awareness of buildings, places, persons, and materials Texture related to building environment and Architecture Mental ability – Verbal, Numerical, and Visual Visualizing different sides of 3-D objects Visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings |
For every correct answer, the candidate is awarded with 04 marks.
For every incorrect answer, 01 marks is deducted as negative marking.
No marks are deducted or awarded in case the question is unanswered.
The minimum age limit to appear in the exam is 17 years and the applicant should be more than 24 years i.e. they should be born on October 1993 or later. Applicants belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are benefitted with 5 years of age relaxation.
Yes. JEE Main will be now conducted twice every year in the months of January and April in online CBT mode.
Applicants need minimum 75% for General and OBC category and 65% for SC/ST/Pwd in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
An applicant can appear for JEE Advanced exam twice in consecutive years. Only applicants ranking in the top 245,000 in the JEE Main 2020 will be eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced 2020 examination.
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Thanks Parvez, good to see that you liked the blog.
This is a very good blog and very precise for nonreaders like me.
good evening, im currently studying in class 12 with PCMB as my subjects.
I wanted to pursue biotechnology in the future, so I wanted to enquire about the b.tech exam of JEE.
also I wanted to ask if I can give two exams -one with the subjects physics chem n maths n another one in with phy chem n bio or can I give JEE exam with the subjects physics chem maths n bio
Hello Prathama, JEE syllabus covers topics from Physics, Chemistry and Math and you need to clear these exams in class 12 to be eligible for JEE. If you want to appear for an exam with Physics, Chemistry and Bio, you need to apply for NEET.
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is the application form still available for JEE Main?
The last date to fill JEE Main 2020 application form is over for January session.