JEE Main 2021: May Session, Application Form, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Syllabus & Result

Here are the dates of multiple sessions of  JEE Main 2021 exam.

April & May Session (3rd & 4th Phase)

February & March Session (1st & 2nd Phase)

JEE Main 2021 Exam Schedule

The exam timing is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning shift) and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (afternoon shift).

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2021

The Joint Entrance Examination will now onwards be conducted for three papers – B.E/ B. Tech, B. Arch and B. Planning. This has been introduced since September 2019.

The candidates seeking admission in the Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programs should attend the 1^st Paper (300 marks). Those seeking admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) should appear in the 2^nd Paper (400 marks). For admission to B.Planning course, the students have to take up the 3^rd paper (400 marks). Here is the detailed JEE Main 2021 exam pattern for both the papers –

JEE Main 2021 - Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 Exam Pattern:

Marking Distribution for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech):

Marking Scheme for Paper 2 (B.Arch):

Marking Scheme for Paper 3 (B. Planning):

Analysis of Old and New JEE Main Exam Pattern

For more updates refer to this link.

JEE Main Syllabus 2021

NTA provides the JEE Main syllabus at the official website in PDF format. The JEE Main 2021 syllabus is available on the official website. This year, candidates will prepare for three papers.

• Paper-1 (B.E/ B.Tech) comprises of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• Paper-2 (B.Arch) comprises of Mathematics, Aptitude and Drawing.
• Paper-3 (B.Planning) will have Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning Based Questions.

The official syllabus PDF comprises of all the topics included under different sections. Candidates are advised to follow the syllabus strictly if appearing in the exam in July.

B.E/ B.Tech – Paper 1 (Mathematics) Syllabus: It has 16 units.

• Unit 1: Sets, Relations and Functions
• Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
• Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants
• Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations
• Unit 5: Mathematical Induction
• Unit 6: Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications
• Unit 7: Sequences and Series
• Unit 8: Limit Continuity and Differentiability
• Unit 9: Integral Calculus
• Unit 10: Differential Equations
• Unit 11: Coordinate Geometry
• Unit 12: Three Dimensional Geometry
• Unit 13: Vector Algebra
• Unit 14: Statistics and Probability
• Unit 15: Trigonometry
• Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning

B.E/ B.Tech – Paper 1 (Physics) Syllabus: It has two sections – Section A (Theory) and Section B (Practical). Section A has 20 units.

Section A – Theory

• Unit 1: Physics and Measurement
• Unit 2: Kinematics
• Unit 3: Laws of Motion
• Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power
• Unit 5: Rotational Motion
• Unit 6: Gravitation
• Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids
• Unit 8: Thermodynamics
• Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves
• Unit 11: Electrostatics
• Unit 12: Current Electricity
• Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves
• Unit 16: Optics
• Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Unit 18: Atmos and Nuclei
• Unit 19: Electronic Devices
• Unit 20: Communication Systems

Section B – Practical

• Unit 21: Experimental Skills

B.E/ B.Tech – Paper 1 (Chemistry) Syllabus: It has three sections – Section A (Physical Chemistry), Section B (Inorganic Chemistry) and Section C (Organic Chemistry).

Section A – Physical Chemistry

• Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
• Unit 2: States of Matter
• Unit 3: Atomic Structure
• Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics
• Unit 6: Solutions
• Unit 7: Equilibrium
• Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics
• Unit 10: Surface Chemistry

Section B – Inorganic Chemistry

• Unit 11: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• Unit 12: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
• Unit 13: Hydrogen
• Unit 14: Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
• Unit 15: P-Block Elements
• Unit 16: d-and-f Block Elements
• Unit 17: Coordination Compounds
• Unit 18: Environmental Chemistry

Section C – Organic Chemistry

• Unit 19: Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
• Unit 20: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
• Unit 21: Hydrocarbons
• Unit 22: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
• Unit 23:  Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
• Unit 24: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Unit 25: Polymers
• Unit 26: Biomolecules
• Unit 27: Chemistry In Everyday Life
• Unit 28: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

JEE Main Complete Syllabus 2021 – Click here

Students who are willing to apply for the JEE Main Exam 2021 should check the below JEE Main eligibility criteria as specified by the National Testing Agency.

To appear in the Joint Entrance Examination Main, there’s no age limit set for the candidates. Interested candidates must have passed the Class 12th examination or equivalent exam in 2019 and 2020 or appearing in 2021. However, the students have to meet the age limit requirements of the institutes in which they wish to take admission.

If you wish to get into the India Institutes of Technology, keep in mind that IITs do have age restrictions. Eligibility for IIT Engineering can be different for admissions to NIT’s, IIT’s, IIIT’s or CFTI’s.

JEE Main 2021 Age Limit –

• There’s no age limit for the candidates appearing in the JEE Main exam.

Qualification Criteria for JEE Main (Qualifying Examination) -

• Students who have passed the 10+2 (12th standard) exam or its equivalent examination from any recognised board in 2019 and 2020 or appearing in 2021 are eligible to appear for the JEE Main Exam.
• Students who have passed their 10+2 exam in or before 2017, 2018 are not eligible to appear for the JEE Main 2021 Exam.
• There is no minimum pass percentage required in the 12th standard to apply for JEE Main 2021.
• To get admissions into the IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, applicants should have a minimum aggregate score of 75% in 10+2 or other qualifying exams (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Candidates must clear Class 12th or equivalent exam with at least five main subjects to become eligible for the JEE 2021 Main exam. Those candidates who have passed Class 12th with four subjects cannot appear in the exam.
• Candidates who are applying for B.E./B.Tech admission should have Mathematics, Physics, language, along with anyone from Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology and any other subject in 12th standard.
• For B.Arch./B.Planning, aspirants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level of examination. The Council of Architecture has informed the National Testing Agency to follow the eligibility criteria as published in the Official Gazette on 6th June 2017. The revised eligibility for B.Arch is as under;

“No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 examination”.

This will come into force from the academic 2019-2020. On 25th September 2018, NTA has uploaded a public notice on the official website in this regard.

Number of Attempts – Candidates can appear for the JEE Main exam a maximum of three times only, i.e. 3 consecutive years. Interested candidates can sit in both sessions (January and April). Both of these will be counted as a single attempt.

Disability – Candidates with 40% or more disability, can request a Scribe/Reader.

JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2021

NTA will follow GOI guidelines regarding reservation rules while assigning All India Rankings to the candidates for the admission process via the JEE Main exam.

Interested applicants need to check the reservations applicable in that particular institute for which they are willing to take admissions. If the institutes are run by the Central Government, 27% of the seats are reserved for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes and10% for GEN-EWS (General-Economically Weaker Section). Go through the below table –

Note: The candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer) category can mention OBC in the Category column.

JEE Main 2021 registration window for the May session has been made available by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for all candidates seeking admission to BE/BTech, BPlan and BArch courses at the IIITs, NITs and CFTIs across the country. Candidates can fill JEE main 2021 application form from 9th July 2021 to 25th July 2021.

Candidates must note that the candidate has the option to apply for one session or more than one Session (February/March /April /May 2021) together and pay the exam fee accordingly. Submission of the application form within the specified time is mandatory.

Note: Fresh candidates have to register at - www.jeemain.nta.nic.in. They must ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions. Class 12^th is the qualifying examination. The students should have passed the exam in 2019 or in 2020. If they are appearing in 2021, they can still apply online.

Instructions for Filling Online Application Form –

To apply, access the official websites – www.jeemain.nta.nic.in and www.nta.ac.in. Candidates must resort to the online mode for the successful submission of the application form. Submission of multiple applications would result in the rejection of your candidature.

Aspirants must take note that at any stage if they are found to have furnished incorrect information or details, the candidature will rightly be cancelled. In addition, NTA will take legal action against such applicants.

Things to Keep Ready Before Filling in Online Application Form –

Next time you brace up to fill in the online application form, here are the things you need to keep ready beforehand.

• Make sure the Internet connectivity is good.
• Ensure that the system is connected to a printer to print the confirmation page.
• Qualification details – all academic certificates including Class 12^th or equivalent examination.
• Digital image of a passport photograph. This should be in JPEG/ JPG format. The size should be between 10 kb – 200 kb.
• Scanned image of your signature. This should be in JPEG/ JPG format. The size should be between 4 kb – 30 kb.
• Digital image of Class 12^th certificate or equivalent admit card, scorecard, mark sheet, etc. They should be in JPEG/ JPG format. The size should be between 50 kb – 500 kb.
• Applicants must use valid email-Ids and mobile numbers for all communications or information via SMS to the mobile phone or via E-mail ID.
• Keep your Net Banking details ready or credit/ debit card or UPI or Paytm service.

Note: Go through Information Bulletin and acquaint yourself with not only the eligibility criteria but also the requirements for submission of the form.

JEE Main Application Process 2021 –

Candidates can only apply online for the JEE Main 2021 through the official website nta.ac.in or www.jeemain.nic.in.

• As per a recent notification, Aadhaar Card is not a mandatory document for filling the JEE Main application form. It is just one of the identification options candidates can choose from while filling the application form. Candidates can also provide a Passport number, Bank Account Number, Ration Card number, or any other Government identity number.
• Applicants should fill out the application form by providing the necessary details about the educational qualifications, age, choice of institutes, etc.
• Mobile Number and Email ID verification are required for registration.
• Students are not allowed to book their preferred slot for the exam. JEE Main slot booking has been discontinued by NTA from 2019 onwards.
• A candidate should pay the requisite application fee.
• It is not required to send the printed slip of the application form confirmation to the National Testing Agency.
• Candidates should fill all the details in the JEE Main Application Form accurately, as there will be a very limited scope of correction after submission.

Correction in JEE Main Application Form 2021 -

The National Testing Agency will open the application correction window for JEE Main 2021 aspirants online. Candidates will be advised to make changes in the following field.

• Name of the candidate
• Parents details
• Contact details
• Exam city and centre

This is the first time that NTA has given so much lenience in the rectification of the JEE Main exam centre and city.

JEE Main Application Fee -

• The Application Fee can be paid either by credit or debit card.
• Applicants can also pay the fee through the bank e-challan of Syndicate/Canara/ICICI/HDFC banks.
• The application fee is non-refundable.

Following is the Application Fee structure -

Application Fee for Examination Centres in India –

Application Fee for Examination Centres outside India –

Modification in JEE Main 2021 Image Correction Window

JEE Main 2021 Image Correction Window will be open only for those who want to edit the changes in the uploaded images. Changes can be made in the following particulars:

• Dimensions of the image
• Format and size and others
• Check out detailed steps here.

How to check the IIT JEE application status?

NTA offers the option to check the JEE Main application status after application submission. It can be done through the official website. Candidates can check the application status at the following stages:

• View Application Form
• View Scanned Images
• View Payment Status

Here are the steps to check the JEE Main application status:

• Visit the official website and click on the link to check the application status.
• Now log in using the credentials and check the current status of the application.
• If the application is submitted successfully, an acknowledgement slip will be generated.
• If the application status is not positive, candidates must check all the details carefully for rectifications.

How to Recover Your JEE Main Registration Number?

Forgetting the registration number is a common issue in the JEE Main exam. Candidates can recover the registration number using the following steps:

• Visit the official JEE Main website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the login page link.
• Now, click the “I can’t access my account?” link.
• Select “I forgot my JEE Main application number” option.
• Enter details asked for viz. name, date of birth, parents’ name, state of eligibility.
• ‘Submit’ the details.
• The registration number will appear on the screen.

Submit Category Certificates Along With JEE Main 2021 Application Form

The FAQs listed on the NTA’s website on 25th December has now asked aspirants to submit their category certificates as a mandatory requirement to complete the application process. Earlier, aspirants were allowed to opt for category selection and submission in the JEE Main 2021 application form without providing any documentary proof for the same. However, as notified in FAQs released this year, from now on, candidates will have to mandatorily provide category certificates as documentary proof in order to be allowed to register in a specific category.

Self-Declaration Form in case the Certificate is Unavailable

The requirement of submission of Category Certificates for appearing candidates of JEE Main 2021 has come across as a significant problem for some of the candidates. Owing to the pandemic, some candidates are unable to arrange the category certificates that are to be uploaded by them along with the JEE Main 2021 applications. In such a scenario, in case the category certificates are unavailable, Candidates can also submit an undertaking form to self-declare their category status and complete the registration process accordingly. Candidates are required to submit their category certificates or self-declaration confirming the same by July 2021.

JEE Main Admit Card 2021

• The admit cards for all four sessions are to be made available by the exam conducting agency, National Testing Agency (NTA) at the JEE Main website; jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• The admit card for JEE Main 2021 exam will be issued seven days before the conduct of the examination.
• The admit card will have details of the exam centre, exam city, the name of the candidates and the session of the exam.
• Once you receive the admit card, be sure to check it minutely for any errors or typographical mistakes. If you notice any mistake, report it to the JEE Main Secretariat or NTA for rectification as soon as possible.

JEE Main Test Practice Centres (TPC)

The Agency has established Test Practice Centres across the country to help the JEE Main aspirants. It has set up a network of 4,000 TPCs. These centres are accessible only on Saturdays and Sundays. Candidates can visit the centres and practice, train and get hold of the CBT mode of examination.

To clarify any doubts, get in touch with the professionals, highly qualified and experienced Nodal officers. They will assist you to get acquainted with the Computer-based mode of examinations.

Guidelines to Candidates for CBT (JEE Main 2021)

Now that you are well-versed with the CBT mode of examinations, ensure that you must possess the following documents on the day of the examination. Candidates who fail to carry the required documents will not be allowed to sit in the CBT test.

• Hard copy or printed copy of hall ticket (valid). It must have all the details.
• Photo ID (Driving License, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Ration Card with photo, E-Aadhaar with Photo, Bank Passbook with photo, Class 12^th admit card with photo) should be valid, original and non-expired.
• One passport photograph (it will be pasted on the attendance sheet at the exam centre). Make sure it is the same photo that is uploaded on the application form.
• A Person with Disability (PwD) certificate issued by the authorised medical officer (if claiming relaxation under the PwD category).
• To use your own Scribe, produce a letter of undertaking (if claiming relaxation under the PwD category).

Other exam centre guidelines to follow on the day of the test –

• The test takers must reach the examination centre, at least, two hours before the exam starts.
• This helps the students to complete the formalities like frisking and registration before the commencement of the exam.
• The Officials would close the registration half an hour prior to the exam.
• Entering the exam hall after 8:30 a.m. (for the first shift) and after 2:30 p.m. (for the second shift) is strictly prohibited. Hence, candidates are advised to follow the instructions mentioned on the hall ticket carefully.
• Candidates need to find their seats according to their roll numbers. Sitting in a different room or seat other than the allotted one would result in the cancellation of the candidature.
• No candidate can leave the exam hall without the special permission of the concerned Invigilator or the Centre Superintendent. He or she has to wait until the duration of the examination is over.
• All test takers are advised not to leave the exam hall without submitting their sheets to the on-duty officer or invigilator.

JEE Main 2021 Test Centres

The upcoming exam will be held at the following cities - Itanagar/Naharlagun, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Port Blair, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Narasaraopet, Proddatur, Surampalem, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Arrah, Bhilai Nagar/Durg, Bilaspur, Raipur, Chandigarh/Mohali, Daman, Diu, Delhi/New Delhi, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Valsad/Vapi, Himatnagar, Panaji/Madgaon, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra/Palampur, Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Una, Kullu, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar, Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Baramulla, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar, Belagavi, Bellary, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davanagere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Dharwad/Hubballi, etc.

JEE Main Participating Institutes

31 NITs (National Institutes of Technology), 25 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology) and 28 CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutes) are the leading JEE Main participating colleges or institutes in which a whopping number of engineering aspirants aspire to take admissions. These institutes select the right students through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Process).

JEE Main Participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) –

JEE Main Participating Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) –

JEE Main Participating Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) –

JEE Main Answer Key 2021

The official answer keys of JEE Main 2021 for Paper-1 (BE/BTech), Paper-2 (BArch) and Paper-3 (B.Planning) along with the question papers will be released on the official website of JEE Main 2021. Candidates can download the provisional JEE 2021 Main answer key, question papers by entering their application number and password/date of birth.

Download JEE Main Answer Key 2021

• Visit the official website of JEE Main.
• Click on the link ‘View Answer Key and Question Paper’.
• Log in either through Application Number and Date of Birth or Application Number and Password.
• Choose any of the options and provide details as asked.
• The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the answer key.

Steps to Challenge JEE Main 2021 Answer Key

• Visit the official website of JEE Main 2021.
• Now, click on the ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ link on the web page.
• In the next step, log in to the website by entering the application number and password.
• The question id and respective correct option id will appear on the screen section-wise for the paper.
• If any candidates want to challenge any question, they may select any one or more than one of the Option ID(s) by clicking the checkbox.
• Click on the ‘Save your Claim Finally’ button and move to the next step after clicking your desired option ID(s)
• The option ID(s) which was challenged by them will appear on the display
• Candidates have to upload the necessary supporting documents in the form of PDF by clicking on the ‘Choose File’ button on the screen
• Pay the processing fee of ₹ 200 per question through debit/credit/net banking.
• Click Here for more comprehensive details about JEE Main answer key.

JEE Main Entrance Result

The result for JEE Main 2021 will be made available separately for all sessions. Candidates can obtain their results by using their login credentials i.e. JEE Main exam roll number and password/ date of birth. The final result is released after considering the scores of both the session. JEE Main entrance result consists of - All India Rank, category wise rank, total score, score in each paper, JEE Advanced qualifying status, etc.

Note: No hard copy or soft copy of the scorecard will be sent to the candidates via post or email.

IIT JEE Main Paper 1 Result –

JEE Main Paper-1 is conducted for B.Tech admissions. The Paper-1 result is released first. Candidates can check the result using the steps provided below:

• Go to the official JEE Main website.
• Click on the JEE Main Paper-1 result link.
• Submit your log-in details.
• The Paper-1 result will appear on the screen. Check it.
• You can download the result and take a print for future reference.

The result will comprise scores of different subjects and the total score.

IIT JEE Main Paper 2 Result –

JEE Main Paper-2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch. course. The result of Paper-2 is generally released after the result of Paper-1. The result will comprise the total marks and marks in each subject. Here are the steps for checking the JEE Main Paper-2 result:

• Visit the official website of JEE Main.
• Click on the JEE Main Paper-2 result link.
• Enter your log-in details and ‘submit’ the same.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Check the result, download it, and take a print.

IIT JEE Main Paper 3 Result –

The JEE Main Paper-3 is conducted for admission to the B.Planning course. The result of Paper-3 is released after the results of Paper-1 and Paper-2. The result will comprise the total marks and marks in each subject. Here are the steps for checking the JEE Main Paper-3 result:

• Visit the official website of JEE Main.
• Click on the JEE Main Paper-3 result link.
• Enter your log-in details and ‘submit’ the same.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Check the result, download it, and take a print.

IIT JEE Main Scorecard

The JEE Main result is released in the form of scorecards. The scorecards for Paper-1, Paper-2 and Paper-3 are released separately. Candidates can follow the steps to download the JEE Main scorecard:

Download JEE Main Score of Paper 1, 2 and 3 -

• Visit the official website and click on the respective links.
• Log in using your registration ID and password.
• On successful log-in, the scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Check the scores and download the scorecard.

Scorecard Details –

The following details are mentioned on the JEE Main scorecards:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• Parents’ name
• Category
• State code
• Nationality
• Marks obtained in the respective paper
• All India Rank
• Category Rank
• Cut-off for JEE Advanced

JEE Main 2021 Cut off Marks

Although various factors determine the cut-off marks in any given year, however, as per the previous year’s trend analysis the cut-off marks for JEE Main exam for different categories of candidates can be checked here - JEE Main 2020 Cut-Off.

JEE Main Counselling 2021

Every year the JEE Main Counselling Schedule has been released by the JoSAA, The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).  Students who had applied for JoSAA counselling based on JEE results can check their results online.

Confirm Seats in IITs by 8th November (2020 Session)

As per the official announcement, candidates who have been shortlisted for admission to various technology courses offered at IITs under the JoSAA 6th Seat Allotment Round 2020 need to confirm their admissions by 9th November 2020. On similar lines, candidates who have been provided seats to any NITs, IIITs or GFTIs need to submit fees and documents online by login from 13th to 16th November to confirm their allotted seats.

The step-wise process to Check JoSAA Counselling Results:

Candidates who are not aware of the Step-wise process to Check JoSAA Counselling Results 2021 online, can follow the directions mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. josaa.nic.in.

Step 2: Scroll Down and Click on the “View Seat Allotment Result” link.

Step 3: Enter JEE Main 2021 application number, password and security pin.

Step 4: Verify all the details and Click on “Login”.

Step 5: JoSAA 2021 seat allotment result will be displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Download the allotment letter and take a printout.

Top Preparation Tips and Highly-Recommended Books to Crack JEE Main

You must have been well-versed with the syllabus of JEE Main January 2021. Either you are already well-prepared or well-prepared but gaps and loopholes or not quite prepared.

• Well-Prepared candidates are eagerly waiting for the exam. These aspirants just need to maintain a high level of preparedness for the rest of the days. It can be challenging for them.
• Well-Prepared But with Loopholes and Gaps: These types of candidates have managed it pretty well till now. With a few more days in their hands, they are gearing up with more grace. They will leave no stone unturned to fix those loopholes and uplift their preparation level.
• Still, a Long Way to Go: Such aspirants hit six on the last ball. They can wait (as they have a strong IQ level) and can catch up fast. Although they have a long way, they are confident enough to make the most of this lockdown period.

What to Keep in Mind While Preparing for JEE Main 2021?

• Understand the JEE Main exam pattern and syllabus (NTA has introduced one more paper to the existing exam pattern. It will now conduct the exam in three papers. Talking about the syllabus, one must be well aware of all three important subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry of Class 11^th and 12^th. It will be easier to prepare for the exam.)
• You need to refer to good books. Some of the books recommended by experts are – Mathematics (Maths XI & XII by NCERT, Coordinate Geometry by S. L. Loney, Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight, Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron and Trigonometry by S. L. Loney), Physics (Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov, Resnick & Walker and Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma) and Chemistry (Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis, Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee, Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd and Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur)
• It is time for revision. Students must remember that the questions can be tricky, thus clarity of concept and familiarity of question types is essential. Refer to good books, important notes and formulae, watch video lectures and attend online sessions.

Put more thoughts on Mathematics XI (Absolute Value, Logarithm, Straight Line, Quadratic Equation, Circle and trigonometric ration & identity) and XII (Vectors & 3D, Complex Numbers, Conic Section, Properties of Triangle, Definite integral, Application of derivatives, Permutation & Combination and Matrices).

While preparing for Physics, dedicate more time to these chapters – Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics and Radioactivity. Candidates may like to work more on Mechanics, Optics and Electrostatics. Most of the topics (Chemical reactions and Inorganic Chemistry) in Chemistry demand practice by writing for better memorisation. Topics like Environment Chemistry need to read several times.

• Dedicating more time to the mock test will help you assess yourself for the examination. Appear in the computer-based mock test (All India Level), solve questions with your analytical skills and reasoning, stick to previous year question papers and develop a test-taking strategy – it will help you get acclimatised with the test environment.

Q: If candidates have passed the Class 12^th examination, can they appear for the upcoming exam?

A: Interested candidates who have only cleared the qualifying examination in 2019 and 2020 or appearing in the final exam in 2021 can take up the test.

Q: How many times can an aspirant appear in the JEE Main exam?

A: Students can appear in the entrance test for 3 consecutive years. If someone appears in the exam in 2021, he/ she can take up the test for another two consecutive years, i.e. 2022 and 2023. There shouldn’t be any gap between the years.

Q: What is the minimum age limit to be eligible for the Joint Entrance Examination Main test?

A: There is no prescribed age limit set for the exam. However, candidates must check the details of the institutes in which they are interested in getting admission.

Q: I belong to the Non-Creamy Layer OBC category. Will I be able to avail of the reservation percentage option?

A: Yes! NCL-OBC candidates enjoy 27% of the seats reserved for them.

Q: Can I avail of the facility of Reader/ Scribe/ Lab Assistant?

A: Yes, you can! You have to make sure that you come under the benchmark disability. “Specified disability” categories include

• Deaf and hard of hearing.
• Blindness and low vision.
• Multiple disabilities – autism, specified learning disability, intellectual disability, mental illness, etc.
• Locomotor disability including dwarfism, cerebral palsy, acid attack victims, leprosy cured and muscular dystrophy.

Q: When will the exam commence?

A: For the 2021 session, the exam will be held four times in a year i.e. February, March, April, May. The February session will be held from 23rd to 26th February 2021. While, the second session will be conducted from 16th to 18th March 2021, followed by the third session, which is scheduled to be held from 20th to 25th July 2021. The fourth session is scheduled to be held from 27th July 2021 to 2nd August 2021.

Q: When can students download the admit card?

A: They can visit the official website and download the JEE Main hall tickets from the second week of February 2021 onwards.

Q: I have heard that NTA would conduct the exam in three papers. Please shed some light on this.

A: Yes, you have heard it right. From this year onwards, the Agency will conduct the JEE Main in three papers – Paper-I (B.E/ B.Tech), Paper-II (B.Arch) and Paper III (B.Planning).

Q: What about the shift timing? Has it been changed too?

A: The exam will be conducted in two shifts each day. The first shift will begin from 9 am to 12 noon. The second shift will begin from 3 pm and 6 pm. The students need to reach the exam centres two hours before the commencement of the exam.

Q: When will the exam result be out?

A: The declaration of the result has not been confirmed yet. The officials would announce it soon.

Still, got doubts? Check our latest JEE Main 2021 faqs.