JEE Main 2020 – Registration, Exam Dates, New Exam Pattern, Eligibility
JEE Main 2020will be conducted by NTA. It is a entrance test for admissions to the National Institute of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs). It is also a eligibility test for JEE Advanced test which is compulsory for the students who aspire to study in the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs). The exam is conducted twice in a year and in online mode.
Extension of Dates for submission of Online Application forms for candidates of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for examinations to be conducted by NTA
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2020. The students who are preparing for this exam must know all the changes which will be introduced by NTA. Check this page about JEE Main 2020 to know all the details of this exam, some extra preparation tips, what books to read from and other important exams.
January Session:
Events
Dates
Notification release
August 2019
Release of Application Form
3rd September 2019
Last date to submit the application form
30th September 2019
Last date of fee submission & image uploading
1st October 2019
Application correction window
11th – 17th October 2019
Availability of Admit card
6th December 2019
JEE Main 2020 Exam
6th – 11th January 2020
Declaration of Results
31st January 2020
April Session:
Events
Dates
Release of Online Application
7th February 2020
Image correction window opens
In the month of February 2020
Availability of mock test
In the month of February 2020
Last date to submit application
7th March 2020
Last date of fee submission & image uploading
2nd week of March 2020
Downloading of Admit card
16th March 2020
JEE Mains 2020 Exam
3rd – 9th April 2020
Announcement of Result
30th April 2020
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Changes Introduced in JEE Main Candidates can check below all the new changes introduced in the JEE Main 2020 test:
The age limit to apply for JEE Main has been removed. Now candidates fulfilling the eligibility criterion can apply for the exam irrespective of their age.
Candidates have to book their exam slots to appear for online mode exam.
For JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan), it is mandatory for the candidates to have Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry subjects.
Aadhar card is not mandatory to apply for JEE Main 2020 entrance exams.
Candidates appearing among the top 224000 qualified students will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
NTA has set up more than 3400 Practice centers in the country for the preparation of the students.
Diabetic students can take water bottle, fruits and sugar tablets inside the exam center.
2 (Paper 1 for B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2 for B. Arch/B. Planning)
JEE Main Helpdesk
7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill basic eligibility criteria to apply for JEE Main 2020, the same is tabulated below:
Criteria
Eligibility for Appearing in JEE Main
Relaxation (for reserved categories)
Age limit
Must have been born on or after Oct 1, 1993
5 Years relaxation for SC, ST and PWD
Minimum qualifying marks (for admission in NITs, IIITs, IITs and CFTIs)
75% marks in aggregate
65% marks in aggregate
Year of passing class 12
Passing after 2015 or appearing in 2018
–
Total number of attempts
3
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Criteria
Eligibility for Appearing in JEE Main
Relaxation (for reserved categories)
Age limit
Must have been born on or after Oct 1, 1993
5 Years relaxation for SC, ST and PWD
Minimum qualifying marks (for admission in NITs, IIITs, IITs and CFTIs)
75% marks in aggregate
65% marks in aggregate
Year of passing class 12
Passing after 2015 or appearing in 2018
–
Total number of attempts
3
–
Note: The exam conducting body permits students with at least 40% handicap to avail the help of a Scribe or a Reader.
JEE Main Reservation Criteria
The examination body assigns All India Rankings to students as per their particular classes following the Government of India orders seeing reservation as given below:
Category
Reservation Percentage
Other Backward Caste (Non-Creamy Layer)
27
Scheduled Castes (SC)
15
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
7.5
Persons with Disability (PwD)
3
JEE Main Application Form JEE Main 2020 Application form can be filled in the online mode. The application form can be checked at the official site. J&K, Assam and Meghalaya students can register with a valid passport number, bank a/c number, ration card number or any such ID proof issued by the Government of India. Also, applicants must have a valid personal email ID and a active mobile number for JEE Main Registration. The application procedure contains following stages to finish the JEE Main Application Form. They are:
Registration through Aadhaar Number
Fill online application form
Verification of Mobile Number and Email ID
Uploading of Images
Fees Payment
Slot Booking (Only for Computer Based Test)
Printing of Acknowledgment Page
Students are require to upload scanned image of passport size photo, the signature which must be valid and make sure to provide the signature resembling the one at the time of the exam according to the particulars given below:
Image particulars
File Type
File Size
Candidate’s Recent Photograph (photograph should be clear with candidate’s name and date of clicking the photograph printed on it)
.jpeg
4 KB – 40 KB
Candidate’s Specimen Signature
.jpeg
1 KB – 30 KB
Either parents’/guardian’s specimen signature
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1 KB – 30 KB
JEE Main Application Fee JEE Main Application fee varies for different categories as well as the choice of exam center and mode of exam. The expected fee details for JEE Main 2019 with all the variations are tabulated below:
JEE Main 2020 Exam
Category
Fee
Examination Center Opted in India
JEE (Main) Paper-1(B.E./B.Tech.) orJEE (Main)Paper-2 (B. Arch./B. Planning) only
General/OBC
Boys- Rs 500
Girls- Rs 250
SC/ST/PWD
Boys- Rs 250
Girls- Rs 250
Both JEE (Main) Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and JEE (Main) Paper-2 (B.Arch./ B.Planning)
General/OBC
Boys-Rs 1300
Girls-Rs 650
SC/ST/PWD
Boys-Rs 650
Girls-Rs 650
Examination Center Opted in Foreign Country
JEE(Main)Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.)or JEE(Main)Paper-2 (B.Arch./B. Planning) only
General/OBC
Boys- Rs 2500
Girls- Rs 1250
SC/ST/PWD
Boys-Rs 1250
Girls-Rs 1250
Both JEE (Main) Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) and JEE (Main) Paper-2 (B.Arch./ B.Planning)
General/OBC
Boys- Rs 3800
Girls-Rs 1900
SC/ST/PWD
Boys-Rs 1900
Girls-Rs 1900
Please note that application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. JEE Main Application Form Correction The authorized body permits a one-time correction in specific fields of JEE Main Application form. An additional amount might be charged for making the required changes. The correction window will open in the month of January after the last date of submitting application form. The changes made after the end date of won’t be considered. The form correction is same as filling the enrollment frame again for JEE Main 2020. Everything can be changed/altered apart from the mode of examination. JEE Main Admit Card The candidates will be able to download the JEE Main 2020 admit card from the official website. All the necessary details such as exam schedule, venue will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidates have to carry one photo ID proof along with the admit card at the exam center. The photo ID proof should be in original as the Photostats will not be accepted.
Objective, multiple-choice questions with four options from which candidate has to choose one correct answer. The drawing questions in Paper 2 will be subjective in nature.
Medium of Exam
Candidates in Gujarat, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu: English, Hindi, Gujarati.
Rest of India: English, Hindi
Mode of Exam
Online and Offline
Offline
Total Questions
90
82
Sections
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Aptitude Test, Mathematics and Drawing Test
Questions in Each Section
30
50 – Aptitude test | 30 – Mathematics | 2 – Drawing Test
Duration
3 hours
3 hours
Total Marks
360
390
Marking Scheme
+4 for correct answer | -1 for incorrect answer
+4 for correct answer | -1 for an incorrect answer 35 marks for each question in Drawing Section
Name of the Book
Link to Buy
17 Years JEE Main Topic-wise Solved Papers (2002-18)
Mathematics: Sets, Relations and Functions, Permutations and combinations, Matrices and determinants, Mathematical induction, Mathematical reasoning, Integral calculus, Continuity and differentiability, Sequences and series, Co-ordinate geometry, Three-dimensional geometry, Trigonometry, Vector algebra etc.
Physics: Kinetic theory of gases, Electromagnetic waves, Rotational motion, Properties of solids and liquids, Gravitation, Kinetic theory of gases, Oscillations and waves, Electrostatics, Dual nature of matter and radiation, Current electricity, Magnetic effects of current and magnetism, Electrostatics, Work, power and energy etc.
Chemistry: General principles and processes of isolation of metals, Purification and characterization of organic compounds, Hydrocarbons, Organic compounds, Classification of elements and periodicity in properties, Polymers, Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals), Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements, D-block elements and f-block elements, General principles and processes of isolation of metals, Surface chemistry, Equilibrium, Chemical bonding, Redox reactions and electrochemistry etc.
Aptitude Test for B.Arch/ B. Planning: Awareness of persons, Buildings, places, Material Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build environment, building forms and elements, Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, harmony and contrast, color texture etc.
A huge network of Test Practice Centers has been set up by National Testing Agency for candidates willing to take examinations organized by the NTA. A student can train himself/herself for the upcoming Computer-based test. The qualified and experienced Nodal Officer and staff are there at the TPC will assist and motivate you to clear all your doubts and make yourself familiar with the CBT mode of tests. Candidates can appear for practice tests according to the schedule provided below:
Day
Time
On working day Monday to Friday
2.00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On Saturday, Sunday and holidays
10.00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JEE Main 2020 Counselling
In the counselling, the student will have to fill in information as asked like the name, address, choices for the colleges etc. Also, they will have to pay the fee for the registration as given at the time of the payment for the counselling. The eligible students can visit the official website for the counselling to know all the details about the counselling for JEE Main 2020. JEE Main Result The result for JEE Main 2020 will be released on the official site. Result for paper 1 and 2 will be reported independently alongside All India Ranks (AIR) and Category Ranks. The scorecard should be downloaded from the site. The JEE Main 2020 Score Card will carry the details mentioned below:
JEE Main All India Rank
Classification Rank
Add up to Score in JEE Main
Sectional Scores anchored in each paper
Qualifying Status for JEE Advanced
JEE Main Cut off (2019) is shown in the table gave underneath:
Category
Cut-off
General
89.7548849
Gen EWS
78.2174869
OBC
74.3166557
SC
54.0128155
ST
44.3345172
PwD
0.11371730
Contact Details JEE (Main) Unit Central Board of Secondary Education Plot No. 149, Block – H, Area – 63, Noida – 201309 Distt-Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.) Email: jeemain@nic.in website : https://jeemain.nic.in/webinfo/Public/Home.aspx Helpline No.: 7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526
