The number of attempts in JEE Main 2022 will depend on COVID-19 conditions and the schedule of board exams.
The application form of JEE Main 2022 for the second session is about to begin anytime soon now. The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main 2022 exam in two attempts this year. The first attempt will be held in June and the second attempt in July. JEE Main 2022 exam date for the first attempt is June 20 to 29 while the second attempt date is July 21 to 30.
Many students strongly opposed the decrease in the number of attempts in JEE Main 2022 from four to two. However, NTA has informed that the number of attempts has been reduced to bring back the normalcy in JEE Main.
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JEE Main 2022 Time Table
| Events | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates |
| Release of Application form | 01-Mar-2022 18-Apr-2022 (Reopened) |
To be notified |
| JEE Main registration last date | 05-Apr-2022 25-Apr-2022 |
To be notified |
| Application correction | 06-Apr-2022 to 08-Apr-2022 | To be notified |
| Intimation of exam city to candidates | To be notified | To be notified |
| Release of admit card | June 2nd week 2022 | July 3rd week 2022 |
| JEE Main 2022 exam date | June 20 to 29, 2022 | July 21 to 30, 2022 |
| Display of Answer key | To be notified | To be notified |
| Declaration of Result | To be notified | To be notified |
Will the third wave of COVID-19 affect JEE Main 2022 exams?
The world is witnessing Omnicron, a newly evolved variant of the COVID-19 virus. There are also speculations that a new wave might come. If the new wave of Coronavirus does come, there are chances that the exams might be delayed.
Commonly asked questions
The JEE Main eligibility criteria of minimum 75% marks in class 12 is required at the time of admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Candidates must note that there in no minimum requirement of 75% marks in class for appearing in JEE Mains. Candidates can apply and appear in JEE Mains 2024 irrespective of their class 12 marks. The detailed JEE Main eligibility criteria 2024 can be checked on this Shiksha page. Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the JEE Main application form 2024.
The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main application form 2026 session 1. Candidates can fill the form online from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process is available on this page. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form will be available in January last week, 2026.
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for JEE Main as per JEE Main eligibility criteria by NTA. You can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. You must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or you are appearing in 2026 if you plan to apply for JEE Main 2026.
Will 75% marks in class 12 be waived off for JEE Main 2022?
The criteria of 75% marks in class 12 have been waived off for this year too. It was also waived off for the years 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates must note that this criterion of marks in class 12 is meant only for admission in institutes and not for appearing in JEE Main.
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Criteria | Decription |
|---|---|
Age limit | There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main. |
Year of passing qualifying exam | The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026, irrespective of their age, can appear in JEE Mains 2026. |
Nationality | Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply. |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 19 hours ago
VNIT Nagpur cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech and BArch courses. The cutoff was out for both the AI and HS quota categories.
For the General AI category, the round 1 VNIT Nagpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 574 to 37846. As per this range, BArch was the most
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Answered 20 hours ago
The maximum rank needed for admission to NIT Delhi for the BTech course depends on the category, branch, round, and quota. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 5912 to 25040. Hence, the maximum rank needed for admission was 25040 for this category.
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DIT University offers direct admission to Class 12 board toppers. The university offers direct admission in 10% seats. For all other aspirants, JEE Main is required. Aspirants must also meet the eligibility for admission in BTech programme.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, students can get direct admission, without JEE Main at SR Group of Institutions. The final selection is based on merit/ CUET/ JEE Main exam. Students can also get admission on the basis of academic scores.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, admissions are possible to the BTech course at DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai without the JEE Main rank through MHT CET. Securing good scores in the MHT CET is very important. Hence, the students must work hard and secure good marks for successful admission to the BTech course.
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory to take admission in BTech at IIIT Lucknow. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility and apply for JEE Main on the official website of NTA. Applicants must clear the JEE Main cutoff for IIIT Lucknow. They have to particpate in JoSAA/CSAB cousnelling for seat allocation.
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Answered 5 days ago
With 77 percentile, getting a seat is possible, but it will depend on the branch and the admission cycle. For highly demanded branches like CSE, the chances are usually quite low at that percentile. But for some core or less competitive branches, there may still be opportunities.
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No, candidates cannot take admission in BTech at NIT Uttarakhand without JEE Main. It is the mandatory national-level entrance test for admission through JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Admission is based entirely on your JEE Main Rank and counseling round.
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Answered a week ago
Yes, JEE Main is enough for Krupanidhi Institute of Technology admission. But it is not the only exam accepted for B.E. The institute also accepts CET and COMEDK score. Hence, even if JEE score is not available, students can still apply for admissions at the institute.
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The JEE Mains 2026 is not out till now. The data for 2025 is available for BIT Mesra.
As per the recent BIT Mesra JEE Main cutoff 2025, the round 6 results have been released. Based on the final cutoff for the General AI category, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering closed off at the rank of 18
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