JEE Mains 2022 exam postponement could be an opportunity for those students who had not prepared for the exam. Check the pros and cons of JEE Main 2022 postponement and how to take advantage of it.
The National Testing Agency has rescheduled the JEE Main 2022 exams for both sessions. NTA will now conduct the session 1 exams from June 20 to 29 and session 2 from July 21 to 30. While the demand for postponement of exams was supported by most students, there are many who does not seems happy with the postponement. Many students believe that the postponement of JEE Main will bring unnecessary pressure on preparation as the exam has been delayed by around 2 months.
Getting some extra time for JEE Main exam preparation is undoubtedly a win-win situation but at the same time, it can bring laziness and hamper performance. Let's look what are the pros and cons of JEE Main 2022 postponement.
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JEE Main 2022 Postponed: Know the Pros
The best and positive part of exam postponement is additional time and a chance to perform well in the exam. Check below some of the benefits of exam postponement
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Students now have additional two months' time for preparation for the session 1 exam and three months for the session 2 exams.
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Students who have not completed their JEE Main syllabus or were not confident of their preparation level can use this extra time to complete the exam preparation
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As JEE dates are now after the conclusion of class 12 board exams, students can freely prepare for both exams
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Students can make a two-month study plan to prepare and revise for the exam
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JEE Main 2022 Postponed: The Cons
Exam postponement brings so much anxiety and uncertainty about the performance in the exam. Check what are the demerits of postponement and not get dragged by them
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.
NTA releases JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam city intimation slip in March. JEE Main Session 2 City Intimation Slip 2025 is available for download on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the JEE Mains exam city intimation slip, candidates need to login on the website using their application number and date of birth. The exam city slip will have details of city in which the test centre of candidate is located and the date of exam. The JEE Mains exam city slip 2025 session 1 was released on January 10.
Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule
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Those students who had prepared for the exam will have to wait and keep studying which might affect their preparation.
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There is a possibility that the competition level may rise as those students who had not prepared for the exam will use the additional time to secure a position in the top rankers
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Students who were in the final phase of their exam preparation may end up confusing themselves by studying new topics
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Many students might think of taking a break from studies which could affect their preparation and performance in the exam.
Also Read: JEE Main preparation tips by FIITJEE director R.L.Trikha
How to turn exam postponement into an advantage?
JEE 2022 aspirants have a very good chance to turn their weak areas into strong ones and perform better in the exam. Take a look at suggestions that could help them score good marks in the exam.
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Revise the JEE Main Syllabus: Candidates should revise the entire JEE Mains 2022 syllabus by breaking it into subjects and chapters. List out important topics from every subject and chapter and revise them regularly.
Practice mock test papers: Mock tests are a very essential part of exam preparation. Keep solving the full-length JEE Main mock tests to stay aligned with the real-exam time management, problem-solving skills and preparation level analyzing
Commonly asked questions
The first session exam was conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The second session of JEE Mains was held from April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 can be checked on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 for session 1 was released on January 8 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains City slip have details about the JEE Main exam city in which the candidate is allotted the centre to appear in the exam and the date of exam. It helps candidates to plan their travel to the JEE Main exam centre in advance. JEE Main city intimation slip is different from the admit card.
JEE Main exam is held for 3 hours continuously without any break. Candidates are allowed to leave exam hall only after 3 hours of the test are over.
Change study hours and timetable: Two months of no activity could become boring for those who have already prepared for the exam and were all set to appear in the test. To study all again might be boring and to counter that, students can change their timetable and study hours.
JEE Main Registration 2022
NTA opened the JEE Main 2022 registration form on March 1st for the session 1 exam. Application forms were available up to April 5. Currently, the application correction window is open till April 8. All registered candidates who had applied for JEE Main 2022 session 1 exam can make the corrections if required by login into the website within the specified dates. JEE Main 2022 application form for session 2 will be opened soon.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours 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 21 hours 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 21 hours 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 Yesterday
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
Answered 2 days ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
Admission Chanc
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