JEE Main 2025: How can you register for the two-phased exam, what's the eligibility criteria? All you need to know

The National Testing Agency ( NTA) has officially started the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the January session through the official site at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

To complete the registration, candidates will need a valid email address and mobile number.

Here's all you need to know about the application process, required documents, and other key information.

Steps to apply for JEE Main 2025

• Visit the official site: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Access the application link: Click on the “Online Application Form for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session-1” on the homepage.
• Register as a new user: Select the “New Registration” option and fill in the necessary details.
• Log in: Use the system-generated registration number and password to log in and complete the application form.
• Submit application fee: Pay the application fee and submit your completed form.
• Print for Records: After submission, take a printout of your application for future reference.

Eligibility documents for JEE Main 2025 application

Candidates must upload the following documents when filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form, adhering to the specifications outlined:

• Photograph and Signature: Upload a recent color photograph, signature, Class X or equivalent certificate, and PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable).

• Photograph Specifications: The photo should show 80% of the face without a mask, against a white background. It should be saved as 'Photograph' in JPG/JPEG format, between 10 KB to 300 KB.

• Signature Format: The signature should be clearly legible, named ‘Signature,’ and in JPG/JPEG format, between 10 KB to 50 KB.

• Class X Certificate: This should be a PDF file named ‘Class-X Certificate,’ ranging from 10 KB to 300 KB, and must be clearly legible.

• PwD/PwBD Certificate: If applicable, upload this document as a PDF named ‘Disability Certificate,’ also between 10 KB to 300 KB, ensuring it is legible.

Tentative dates for JEE Main 2025 paper-1
JEE Main 2025 Paper 1, which is applicable for BE/BTech programs, will consist of 75 questions totaling 300 marks. The exam will include 60 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in Section A and 15 questions in Section B that require numerical answers.

The test will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format over a duration of three hours. It's important to note that the NTA has reverted to the pre-COVID-19 format for the exam, and Section B will now feature only 5 mandatory questions.

NTA plans to conduct JEE Main 2025 across two sessions: January and April.

The January exam is tentatively set to take place from January 22 to January 31, 2025. The exam will be available in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.