JEE Main 2021 records over 21 lakh registration this year. Read complete details below.
According to the reports, 21.7 lakh candidates have registered for the exam for multiple sessions of JEE Main 2021. The number has been increased due to multiple attempts introduced by the NTA making it one of the biggest competitive examinations. The JEE Main 2021 application form was available in online mode in different schedule for different sessions.
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As per the JEE Main 2021 registration statistics, around 6.6 lakh students have registered for the JEE main 2021 February session alone, and around 5 lakh each for March April and May sessions. The total number of JEE Main registrations will increase further with the application forms for May session still pending. JEE Main exam dates 2021 for all the four sessions are also different. NTA has conducted the February and March session exams and JEE Main 2021 result for both the sessions has also been announced
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JEE Main 2021 Registration Statistics
Below is the registration data as per the latest news reports for all four sessions of JEE Mains 2021 examination.
| Session |
JEE Main 2021 exam schedule |
JEE Main 2021 registration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
February 23 to 26 |
6,61,761 |
| 2 |
March 15 to 18 |
5,04,540 |
| 3 |
April 27 to 30 |
4,98,910 |
| 4 |
May 24 to 28 |
5,09,972 |
JEE Main 2021 Registration Statistics for the Different States
As per the registration data, the highest registration has been recorded from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana state. Andhra Pradesh records 87, 797 for the JEE Main Feb session. This year, after the introduction of 13 languages for JEE Mains 2021, the total registration for Indian languages has been calculated to 1,49,621. Refer to the table below to get complete details on JEE Main 2021 registration.
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JEE Main 2021 will be held for admission to the undergraduate programmes at NITs, IIITs, SPAs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments and other institutions across the country as well as the eligibility for JEE Advanced which is conducted to offer admissions to the IITs in India. After, AKTU announced that the admission to UP technical colleges/institutes will be through JEE Main 2021, the extent of the exam has been increased.
JEE Main 2021 February session will be held from February 23 to 26 in two shifts. According to the new JEE Main exam pattern 2021, candidates have to attempt 75 questions out of 90 questions in total. The admit card of JEE Main 2021 is expected to be available in online mode on February 8.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to take admission in BTech at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University. The college accepts NUCAT scores for BTech admissions. NUCAT is conducted by the institute itself. It has MCQ type questions with no negative marking.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, candidates need to pass NMIMS CET conducted by the university for admission in BTech programme of NMIMS Chandigarh. SAT/ ACT qualified candidates can also get admission. Applicants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee after completion of selection process.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can get admission in BTech programme of United Group of Institutions, Greater Noida via UPTAC Counselling based on their JEE Main scores. Hence, JEE Main is one of the options to get admission in the institute.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
After the JEE Main Session 2 result, students usually start comparing universities based on placements, specializations, campus exposure, and future opportunities. Many students apply to private universities like Jain University, but at the same time a lot of students also explore LPU for B.Tech CSE
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Guide-Level 11
Answered 4 days ago
A straight answer: if your goal is less academic load + decent career options, then among CSE, ECE, EE, the usual reality is:
- CSE (Computer Science) → the lightest relative load (more logic + coding, less hardcore physics/math hardware)
- ECE (Electronics & Communication) → Medium load (mix of coding +
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 5 days ago
No, JEE Mains is not a mandatory entrance exam for ICFAI School of Architecture BArch admission.as candidates can also appear in NATA to qualify for this course as well. Selection can be done on the basis of either exam's result.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
If you have scored 28,551 rank in SC category in JEE Main, your chances of getting admission at NITs will be restricted to newer NITs or some specific branches, via CSAB special round or state quota, if any.
Based on 2024-2025 cutoff trends, here's the overview:
With this rank, you will not be abl
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, JEE Main is enough for HVPM College of Engineering & Technology BTech admissions. The college accepts students through an entrance basis only. Hence, a student have either JEE Main or MHTCET score is eligible. The basic eligibility must also be fulfilled.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
JEE Main is one of the accepted exams for Atharva School of Engineering and Technology BTech admissions. However, it is not compulsory. Students can also submit valid score obtained in MHT CET/ PERA CET/ CUET/ AU-AIET instead.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
GRD Institute of Management and Technology does accept JEE Main scores for admission in BTech course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with CUET-UG scores can also get a seat in BTech programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Is JEE Main required to take admission in BTech at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University?