JEE Main 2021: So far over 21 lakh registered for the exam
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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 Yesterday
Galgotias University does not have one fixed JEE Main cutoff for all B.Tech branches. The cutoff varies by course and admission year. JEE Main scores/ranks may be considered for admission, but the university also has other admission routes. For the exact cutoff, it is better to check the specific B.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, Galgotias University accepts both JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions, giving students multiple flexible pathways to secure a seat based on national entrance ranks!
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Answered 3 days ago
Definitely you will get.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, aspirants can get admission in BTech programme of JECRC University Alwar Campus without JEE Main scores. Candidates are selected based on their Class 12 scores. The university prefers aspirants with JEE Main score, but it is not mandatory.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
NIT Durgapur considers JEE Mains for BTech admissions. The JEE Main Round 5 cutoff 2026 ranged from 12281 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering to 51177 for BTech in Biotechnology. The most competitive branch was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, with a closing rank of 12281.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The rank needed for BTech course admission at this university would depend on the category and branch you have opted for.
For the General AI category, the DIT University JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the first round ranged from 120000 to 250000. As per this range, students need to attain a rank of at lea
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
You do not need JEE Main scores to apply for BTech course at VIT Bhopal University. The university does not accept national or state entrance test scores for engineering admissions. Everyone must appear for their own institutional exam, called VITEEE. Your selection relies entirely on the rank you s
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, but only in private colleges through management quota, based on Class 12 marks, without needing WBJEE. Colleges like IEM, Heritage, Techno India, and Adamas offer this option.
Always check that the college is AICTE-approved before taking direct admission, as unapproved seats can create problems
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state) but your course options might be limited or into less competitive or core branches.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, JEE Main ranks are not accepted for core engineering seat allotments at this campus. Admission to all BTech tracks is handled exclusively through the university's own entrance test ranks. VIT Bhopal University requires all engineering aspirants to register for and clear the VITEEE exam to secure
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Contributor-Level 9
What is the JEE Main cutoff for Galgotias University?