How to apply for JEE Main 2021: Know the steps to register online

Read the article below to know how to apply for JEE Main 2021 and likely attempts for the exams this year.

With JEE Main 2021 application form likely to be released soon, candidates have several speculations in their minds such as how to apply for the JEE Main and how many attempts will be there for JEE Main 2021.

The article below is to answer the students’ queries mentioned above. Though there is no significant change in How to apply for JEE Main 2021 but there is a confusion among students regarding the attempts in JEE Main 2021. One thing is confirmed that this year the exam will be conducted in multiple sessions but how attempts for JEE Main 2021 will be allowed is yet to be confirmed by the NTA

On December 15, 2021, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched the website along with the information brochure and notification regarding JEE Main 2021 application to begin from December 15. However, both the documents have been removed by the NTA from the website.

In some recent developments, the Union Education Minister has tweeted that he will interact with students today i.e. December 16 at 6 pm to resolve their queries regarding the schedule, the number of times the exam will be conducted and other important details.

It can be said the JEE Main 2021 registrations will begin soon and candidates must how to apply for the JEE Main. He article below will help the students resolving the same.

How to apply for JEE Main 2021?

Students can go through the steps below to know the steps to register for JEE Main 2021:

Step-1: Register online using a valid email id and mobile no. Candidates must use the email ids that they use frequently as all the communication regarding JEE Main 2021 will be don on the same mail id.

Step-2: After registration, login again and fill the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application No.

Step-3: After entering all the details, upload scanned images (in jpg/jpeg format) of the following documents:

• Candidate’s photograph either in colour or black/white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background. The file size should be within 10 kb to 200 kb
• Candidate’s signature with file size within 4kb to 30kb
• Duly verified result awaited attestation form. The file size should be within 50kb to 500kb
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates. The file size should be within 50kb to 300KB
• PwD certificate. The file size should be within 50kb to 300kb

Step-4: Pay JEE Main 2021 application fee using SBI/Canara Bank/HDFC Bank/ICICI Bank/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI and keep proof of fee paid.

Step-5: Download, save and print a copy of Confirmation Page of the Application Form (which would be downloadable only after successful remittance of fee) for future reference.

Note: All the above steps can be completed together or at separate timings. The submission of JEE Main application would be considered successful only on the successful transaction/receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.

JEE Main 2021 Application Form: Key points to remember

Candidates must keep a note of the following points while filling the application form of JEE Main 2021:

• Candidates must ensure that the information entered by them in their respective online application form is correct
• Information provided by the candidates in their respective online application forms, like, name, contact/ address details, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam cities, etc. will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances.
• Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in the JEE Main Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and / or through SMS on registered mobile number only.
• The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and step-4 are not complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
• No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
• The entire application process for JEE (Main) 2021 is online, including uploading of scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of confirmation page, admit card, etc. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including confirmation page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.

How many attempts for JEE Main 2021?

The JEE (Main) 2021 will be held in February 2021 followed by next three Sessions in March, April, and May 2021. This is being done to ensure that the JEE (Main) 2021 does not interfere with the Board examinations, which may be held at different times across the States/UTs.

The JEE (Main) 2021 will be conducted in multiple sessions for admissions in the next academic session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:

• This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in the first attempt without wasting their whole academic year.
• In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the next time.
• This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.
• If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control, then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.
• The student’s best of the 2021 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/Ranking.

FAQs regarding JEE Main 2021

Q. How can I apply for JEE Main 2021?

A. The application form can be filled through online mode only. For detailed steps on how to apply for JEE Main 2021, candidates can check the article above.

Q. Can I appear for all the sessions of JEE Main 2021?

A. NTA is yet to confirm the number of sessions for JEE Main 2021. However, the exam conducting is likely to allow students in appear for all the sessions. Students will need to pay the fee as per the number of sessions they are going to appear.

Q. Has JEE Main 2021 syllabus reduced?

A. Yes, around 30% syllabus for JEE Mai has been reduced. The exam pattern will also be changed by the NTA as per the syllabus.

Q. Will JEE Main exam postponed for 2021?

A. There is no such information either from the ministry or from the NTA regarding the postponement of JEE Main 2021.

Q. Will lockdown affect JEE 2021?

A. The lockdown has already affected the JEE Main 2021 as earlier. The NTA used to release the application form till last week of October but now it is likely to be released in December.

Q. What is the application fees for JEE Main Paper-2 2021?

A. JEE Main Paper 2 application fee for General and OBC category is Rs. 650 and Rs. 325 for reserved categories.

Q. What is the last date for registration of JEE Main 2021?

A. JEE Main 2021 dates are yet to be announced by the NTA. The same will be updated here immediately after the announcement.

Q. How many sessions will be conducted for JEE Main 2021?

A. It is expected that four sessions will be conducted for JEE Main 2021. One session in February and then in March, April and May, 2021.