How to apply for JEE Main 2021? A guide with link from NTA

JEE Main 2021 is applicable for admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs participating though CSAB; subject to the condition that the candidate should have secured at least 75% marks in the 12th class examination; or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class board exams. For SC/ST candidates the qualifying marks would be 65% in the 12thclass examination.

There are 3 subject combinations for BE or BTech and BArch or B Planning Courses in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. As for JEE Main 2021, NTA will consider the student’s best of the 2021 Scores for preparation of Merit List or Ranking. JEE Main 2021 Examination will be held in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode only, except that the Drawing Test for B.Arch. will be held in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode.

Dates for all sessions

Session-1 (Februay-2021): 23,24,25 & 26 February 2021

Session-2 (March-2021): 15,16,17,& 18 March 2021

Session-3 (April-2021): 27,28,29 & 30 April 2021

Session-4 (May-2021): 24,25,26 27 & 28 May 2021

Here's how to apply for JEE Main 2021 February exam:

Go to the official website link for new registration. After successful submission of the personal details, you will get an application number to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form.  Complete the Application Form using the Application Number and Password. Then, Upload Scanned Images of Candidate’s Photograph, Candidate Signature, Category Certificate & PwD Certificate (wherever applicable). Pay the Examination Fee.

Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2021 through “Online” mode only between 16.12.2020 (Wednesday) to 16.01.2021 (Saturday). You can further pay the fees online upto 17.01.2021 (Sunday), even for all 4 Session(s) (February/March/April/May) at the same time. However, you can take it forward to another Session.

In case a candidate does not want to appear in the Session for which he/she has paid the fee, NTA will refund it upon request during the application process of the Session from which the candidate wants to withdraw. Candidates have the option to apply for one Session and more than one Session together and pay fee accordingly. The application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of result of February/ March & April Session. If any candidate could not apply for session-1, he/she can apply for the next Session(s) once the portal opens, after the declaration of result.

Candidates have to submit only one application for one session or more than one session or all session(s) together. Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate for the same session will not be accepted at any cost. Candidates, who desire to appear in JEE Main 2021, may see the detailed Information Bulletin available on the website.