JEE Main 2021 dates Vs Class 12th Board exam time table, read below to know the preparation tips for scoring well in both the exams.
With CBSE class 12 board exams scheduled from May 4 to June 10 and JEE Main 2021 to be conducted in four sessions in February, March, April and May, the biggest challenge for students is how to prepare for both the exams and get a good score.
Exam dates of CBSE 12th Board Exam 2021 and JEE Main 2021 were officially announced online by the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in December last year. The biggest benefit for the candidates appearing in class 12 board exam and JEE Main is that the latter is going to be multiple sessions as it will help them in preparing the proper strategy for both the exams. Shiksha.com is providing few tips for candidates to prepare a good study plan till June 10 (Last date for CBSE class 12 board exams) so that students can excel in both the examinations.
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- JEE Main 2021 vs CBSE class 12 board exam dates
- JEE Main 2021 in multiple sessions: Is it good or bad
- Preparing the entire JEE Main 2021 syllabus
- Difference in Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2021 vs CBSE class 12 board exam dates
Before devising any preparation strategy, students must be aware of the exam dates of JEE Main 2021 and CBSE 12th Board 2021. This is for the first time in the last few years that the JEE Main will be conducted before the CBSE class 12 board exams. Students can check the dates below:
| JEE Main 2021 dates |
CBSE Class 12 board exam dates |
|---|---|
| Session-1 (February) : 23-Feb-2021 to 26-Feb-2021 Session-2 (March): 15-Mar-2021 to 18 Mar-2021 Session-3 (April): 27-Apr-2021 to 30-Apr-2021 Session-4 (May): 24-May-2021 to 28-May-2021 |
First paper: 4-May-2021 Last paper: 10-Jun-2021 Result announcement: 15-Jul-2021 |
JEE Main 2021 in multiple sessions: Is it good or bad
Is it good that the JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in multiple sessions? The question is bothering the majority of students. They also have a doubt that whether the multiple sessions will affect their performance in JEE Main and CBSE 12th board exams 2021.
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So, for students’ clarity, multiple sessions of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will help the candidates to perform well in both the exams. Preparing for JEE Main will help the students to revise the entire syllabus of the CBSE 12th board exam.
Moreover, multiple sessions will give students the benefit of choosing the JEE Main as per their board exam dates. Candidates can skip the May session of the engineering entrance test as the CBSE class 12 board exam will begin from May, 2021.
However, to get good marks in both the exams, aspirants must prepare a study plan keeping in mind the exam dates. They can check for the tips in this regard below.
Preparing the entire JEE Main 2021 syllabus
Candidates must prepare according to the JEE Main 2021 syllabus as it will also help them in preparing for their board exams. The only thing that every student must keep in mind is the difference between the type of questions asked in JEE Main and Class 12 board exams. The students will need to dedicate separate study hours in a day to prepare as per the exam pattern of JEE Main 2021 and CBSE board exams.
Though the syllabus has been reduced by the CBSE for class 12 board exams, most of the topics in the deducted syllabus are required to understand the concepts in other chapters for JEE Main 2021. So, students should try to cover the entire syllabus.
Difference in Exam Pattern
As the exam pattern of both the exams is different, students must prepare accordingly. Class 12 board papers contain theoretical questions but in case of JEE Main only multiple-choice questions and numerical value type questions will be asked. Here students need to keep a balance in their board exam preparation and engineering entrance with a focus on the respective exam’s pattern.
The above tips will help the candidates to resolve their doubts regarding the preparation of JEE Main 2021 and CBSE class 12 board exams. Along with this candidates can devise a study plan so that they can get good marks in both the exams.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered Yesterday
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Is JEE Main accepted at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology?