Updated on Apr 25, 2022 14:43 IST

The number of attempts in JEE Main 2022 will depend on COVID-19 conditions and the schedule of board exams. 

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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?

A:

Candidates can apply for JEE Mains 2024 irrespective of their class 12 marks. It is to be understood that 75% marks is NOT mandatory to appear in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with JEE Main. It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. There are many institutes which offer admission on 60% and even less along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.

Q:   How many candidates appeared in JEE Mains 2025?

A:

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.

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Q:   Will NTA remove 75% criteria in 2024?

A:

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?

A:

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?

A:

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?

A:

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?

A:
The minimum marks required to clear JEE Mains depends on your category. If you are an SC candidate then your cut off is 48, for ST candidate your cut off will be 56, for OBC candidate the cutoff will be 72 and for OC candidate it is 100. This is based on the year wise analysis. This needs not to be same every year. But the variation will not be very large, it just varies by 2-3 marks.

Q:   What is JEE Main Eligibility Criteria?

A:

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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