How many attempts for JEE Mains 2022?
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
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.
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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Commonly asked questions
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.
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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Student Forum
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95 percentile
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 days ago
If you get above 93 percentile in the 1st or 2nd session of JEE Main, take preparation of JEE advanced. You can get IIT's seat through JEE advanced. Or you can also try for NITs. If you are unable to clear the cutoff, you can also give exams for state government colleges and exams for specific colle
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can take admission in BTech at ABES Engineering College without appearing in JEE Mains. They can take direct admission in the B.Tech programme. Candidates with an Engineering Diploma or a B.Sc degree with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The I2IT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released in the form of ranks for the All India categories. For the General AI category, the BE in the Computer Engineering branch had the overall cutoff ranging from 42136 in the first round to 52834 in the last round. Hence, General AI students needed to atta
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The selection process for the All India quota students is based on their JEE Main ranks. Students who want admission to I2IT Pune need to appear in the CAP counselling process to avail a seat for any BE course.
The minimum rank required for admission was 68635 for the General AI category. Hence, stu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The minimum rank required to get admission at I2IT Pune would depend on the category you belong to. The I2IT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the General AI category says that a rank of at least 61370 is required to be eligible for admission to the BTech in Information Technology department. This categ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Students who attempted the JEE Main should start preparing for the JEE Advanced entrance examination if they want admission at IITs. Those who score above the 98th percentile in JEE Main session 2 should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Students who get around the 95th and 98th percentile
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
As of now, the easiest shift of JEE Main 2026 April session was the April 4 shift 2 exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
No, JEE Main is not compulsory for Intellipaat School of Technology, Pune BTech admissions. The institute conducts an in-house test based on which seats are given. Aspirants have to appear for the ISTEE to get admission in the institute.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, MITS Deemed to be University accepts valid score in JEE (Main) for admission in its BTech programme. Students can also choose take the MITSUCET instead which is conducted by the university for BTech admission.
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