JEE Mains 2021 application form last date on January 16, Apply now

The last date to fill the JEE Main 2021 application form is January 16 and pay the application fee is January 17. Read on to know dates, process and correction in JEE Main application form 2021.

JEE Main 2021 application form will close on January 16, 2021. However, candidates are allowed to pay the application fee till January 17, 2021. Candidates must complete the JEE Main application process before the last date.

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2021 will be conducted in four sessions, i.e., February, March, April, and May. The session-1 (February) will be conducted from February 23 to 26, 2021. Candidates can either appear for all four exams or register for any one of the sessions. Candidates can choose the desired date for JEE Main 2021 as per their convenience. Candidates must fill in the correct information and personal details in the JEE Main application form. Before filling the JEE Main application form, candidates should also go through the JEE Main 2021 Eligibility Criteria.

Candidates can access their application forms of JEE Main 2021 online only. There is no hard copy of JEE Main application forms. Only one application form is accepted from each candidate. If more than one application form is submitted by a candidate, his/her JEE Main application form will most likely be cancelled. Candidates can check all the details related to JEE Main 2021 application form below:

JEE Main 2021 Application Form: Important Dates

The important dates for JEE Main 2021 application form can be checked below -

JEE Main 2021 Application Form: Important Points to Remember

• Candidates must keep the following points in mind before filling the JEE Main application form:
• JEE Main will be conducted in four sessions this year: February, March, April and May. Candidates have the flexibility to fill the application form for one session, all the sessions or sessions of their choice.
• Candidates have to fill the JEE Main application form 2021 for the sessions of their choice by the last date i.e. January 16, 2021.
• Candidates are required to enter the details of their Aadhaar card while filling the application form of JEE Main 2021.
• It is to note here that the candidates who have passed 10+2 in the years 2019 and 2020 along with the candidates appearing in 2021 are only allowed to apply for the JEE Main 2021.
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also started an initiative of Common Service Center (CSC) to help the candidates who are not so familiar with the online form filling process of the JEE Main 2021. The centres will help candidates understand the procedure and guide them through the entire procedure.

Requirements to fill the JEE Main 2021 Application Form

Candidates must have to be ready with the things mentioned below before filling the JEE Main application form:

• A good internet connection
• Valid Email ID and Phone Number
• Scanned copy of Aadhar Card
• Recent Passport Size Scanned Photograph
• Class 10 marks sheet
• Class 12 marks sheet
• Details of Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking for online payment

JEE Main 2021 Application Form: Steps to fill

Registration: Candidates must register themselves on the official portal of JEE Main 2021 i.e. jeemain.nta.nic.in before filling the application form. Students will be required to enter their details such as name, date of birth, Gender, and Nationality etc. to register for the JEE Main.

Filling the JEE Main application form online:  After successful registration of JEE Main 2021, candidates will be redirected to the new page, where they will need to enter personal and academic details such as father's and mother's name, guardian name, occupation, income, exam applying for, examination Mode, UIDAI (Aadhaar card number), year of passing, board, percentage, marks, roll number etc. After entering all the details, candidates must check them once, then click on the 'Submit' tab. A registration number/ID will be generated after the final submission.

Uploading Scanned Documents: In this step, candidates will need to upload the scanned copies of all the required documents such as photograph, signature, academic documents in the given format and size. Reserved category candidates will also be required to upload the scanned copy of Caste Certificate.

Image Size for Upload: Before uploading the scanned copies, the candidates will have to scan the images as per the following specifications:

Paying the JEE Main Application Fee: After competing all the above steps, students will need to pay the application fee via E-Challan or Credit/Debit card. Candidates can check the application for JEE Main 2021 below:

After the payment, candidates can submit their application form. After successfully submitting the JE Main 2021 application form, candidates must take a print out for future references.

JEE Main 2021 Application Form Correction

Applicants who will successfully fill in and submit the JEE Main application form 2021 will be allowed to make corrections in it from January 19 to 21. It must be noted that not all the sections of information provided in the form can be edited at the candidates’ end. Other than exam cities, JEE Main aspirants will be allowed to change details like category, language, name, image, etc. After the scheduled dates, candidates will not be allowed to change anything on the JEE Main application form.

Steps to Correct Errors in JEE Main Application Form 2021

• Visit the official portal of JEE Main 2020
• Click on the ‘Login For Image Correction’ icon
• Enter your Application Number, Password and Security Pin to log in
• Look for the ‘Manage form particulars correction’ tab
• Click on the tab
• Go through the mentioned instructions carefully
• Edit the required details
• Pay the required fee

Details Allowed to Change in JEE Main 2021 Application Form

• Photograph/Image (without a name and date on it) 
• Name of the candidate
• Choice of paper
• Aadhaar number
• Category
• Date of birth
• Language of medium
• Contact number
• Correspondence address

Note: Candidates will not be allowed to change the examination centre and mode of examination.

JEE Main Application Correction Fee Charges

• Candidates who have made changes in their category and opted for Paper II in addition to Paper I will have to pay additional charges.
• Reserved category students will get relaxation in the additional application fee charges.

FAQs regarding the JEE Main Application Form

Q. Are candidates who have already registered for JEE Main Phase 1 exam need to pay the registration fee for every session separately?

A. Yes, Candidates are required to pay separate registration fee to appear for multiple sessions of JEE Main 2021.

Q. Do candidates need to upload documents separately for different sessions of JEE Main 2021?

A. Students just need to pay the exam fee. They do not need to upload the photograph and signature again.

Q. When will the NTA release JEE Main application form 2021?

A. The NTA has released the JEE Main 2021 Phase 1 application form on December 16.

Q.  When is registration opening for JEE Main Paper-2 2021?

A. JEE Main 2021 paper-2 registration for Phase 1 opened on December 16, 2020.

Q. What is the last date for registration of JEE Main Paper 2 2021?

A. For JEE Main 2021 paper-2, the last date to register is January 16, 2021.

Q. What is the application fees for JEE Main Paper-2 2021?

A. JEE Main Paper-2 application fee for General and OBC category is Rs 650 and Rs 325 for reserved categories and female candidates.