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.
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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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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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.