The number of attempts in JEE Main 2022 will depend on COVID-19 conditions and the schedule of board exams.
The application form of JEE Main 2022 for the second session is about to begin anytime soon now. The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main 2022 exam in two attempts this year. The first attempt will be held in June and the second attempt in July. JEE Main 2022 exam date for the first attempt is June 20 to 29 while the second attempt date is July 21 to 30.
Many students strongly opposed the decrease in the number of attempts in JEE Main 2022 from four to two. However, NTA has informed that the number of attempts has been reduced to bring back the normalcy in JEE Main.
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JEE Main 2022 Time Table
Events | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates |
Release of Application form | 01-Mar-2022 18-Apr-2022 (Reopened) |
To be notified |
JEE Main registration last date | 05-Apr-2022 25-Apr-2022 |
To be notified |
Application correction | 06-Apr-2022 to 08-Apr-2022 | To be notified |
Intimation of exam city to candidates | To be notified | To be notified |
Release of admit card | June 2nd week 2022 | July 3rd week 2022 |
JEE Main 2022 exam date | June 20 to 29, 2022 | July 21 to 30, 2022 |
Display of Answer key | To be notified | To be notified |
Declaration of Result | To be notified | To be notified |
Will the third wave of COVID-19 affect JEE Main 2022 exams?
The world is witnessing Omnicron, a newly evolved variant of the COVID-19 virus. There are also speculations that a new wave might come. If the new wave of Coronavirus does come, there are chances that the exams might be delayed.
Q: Can I apply for JEE Main 2024 if I have less than 75% marks in class 12?
Q: How many candidates appeared in JEE Mains 2025?
The total number of registered candidates in JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam is more than 10 lakh. As per the data, Around 10 lakh candidates have appeared in JEE Mains session 1 exam 2025. In JEE Main 2024, the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam is 11.7 lakh. This is the highest number ever since the inception of JEE Mains exam. Canddiates can see the gender-wise distribution of candidates below. Generally, the number of unique candidates appearing in JEE Main every year is around 10 Lacs in both sessions. Around 6-7 Lacs candidates appear in every session of JEE Mains. As there are several candidates appearing in both the sesisons, the total number would be around 12-13 Lacs with unique candidates around 10 lakh. The exact number of students is released by the NTA every year on the official website with category, gender and state-wise data. Candidates can check the number of candidates appearing in JEE Mains every year on this Shiksha page.
Q: Will NTA remove 75% criteria in 2024?
The JEE Main eligibility criteria of minimum 75% marks in class 12 is required at the time of admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Candidates must note that there in no minimum requirement of 75% marks in class for appearing in JEE Mains. Candidates can apply and appear in JEE Mains 2024 irrespective of their class 12 marks. The detailed JEE Main eligibility criteria 2024 can be checked on this Shiksha page. Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the JEE Main application form 2024.
Will 75% marks in class 12 be waived off for JEE Main 2022?
The criteria of 75% marks in class 12 have been waived off for this year too. It was also waived off for the years 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates must note that this criterion of marks in class 12 is meant only for admission in institutes and not for appearing in JEE Main.
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Q: What is the official website to apply for JEE Main 2025?
The official website to apply for JEE Main 2025 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main application form 2025 session 2. Candidates can fill the form online from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process is available on this page as well as JEE Main website. JEE Main 2025 Session 1 application form was available from October 28 to November 22, 2024.
Q: What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2025?
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2025, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2025 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2025. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2025 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2025 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
Q: What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?
As per the JEE Main eligibility criteria released by the NTA there is no maximum or minimum age to apply for JEE Main. Candidates of any age can apply and appear in the JEE Main exam. The only criteria which is applicable is that the candidate can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. For example, if a candidate is applying for JEE Main 2024, candidate must have passed class 12 in 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2024.
Q: How many minimum marks are required to clear JEE Mains?
Q: What is JEE Main Eligibility Criteria?
The eligibility criteria to appear in JEE Main are
- Candidate must have passed or appearing in class 12
- There is no age limit to appear in JEE Mains
- No minimum percentage is required to appear in the JEE Mains exam. 75% marks required after qualifying JEE Mains for admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/any other vocational subject for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech). For paper 2, candidates need to have Mathematics as compulsory subject along with any other subject combination. Candidates can appear in JEE for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12
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