JEE Main 2025 counselling has begun on 3 June 2025. The counseling notification is released on the official website of JoSAA (josaa.nic.in.). The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is the authorised body which Organized JEE Main counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs Or other GFTIs along with some other Joining colleges. Students can register through the official website for JoSAA 2025 counselling up to 3 June 2025.

JEE Main 2025 is a computer-based test held nationwide for engineering entrance examinations Organized in India through the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate courses in engineering (B.E./B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning) at various prestigious institutions across the country.

JEE Main 2025, Earlier known as AIEEE, was introduced in 2002. AIEEE was later changed to JEE Main in 2013, with IIT- JEE Substance Changed to JEE Main Advanced. JEE Main 2025 syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curricula, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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JEE Main 2025 Highlights:
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): JEE Main 2025

JEE Main 2025 Highlights:

Particulars	Programs
Establish Year	2002
Renamed Year	2013
Conduct by	NTA
JoSAA Organized	JEE Main Or JEE Advanced
Syllabus based on	NCERT (Class 11 or 12)
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Offered	B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning).
Official Website	jeemain.nta.ac.in

JEE Main 2025 Important Information:

Event	JEE Main 2025 – Session 1 (January)	JEE Main 2025 – Session 2 (April)
Application Period	October 28, 2024 – November 22, 2024 (CLOSED)	February 1, 2025 – February 25, 2025 (CLOSED)
Exam Dates (B.E./B.Tech)	January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2025	April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2025
Exam Dates (B.Arch/B.Plan)	January 30, 2025 (Paper 2A & 2B)	April 9, 2025 (Paper 2)
Eligibility	Passed Class 12 in 2023/2024 or Appearing in 2025	Passed Class 12 in 2023/2024 or Appearing in 2025
Subjects	B.E./B.Tech: Physics, Math + (Chem/Bio/Biotech/Vocational) B.Arch: Math, Physics, Chemistry B.Plan: Math	B.E./B.Tech: Physics, Math + (Chem/Bio/Biotech/Vocational) B.Arch: Math, Physics, Chemistry B.Plan: Math
Minimum Marks (NITs/IIITs/CFTIs)	75% in Class 12 (Gen) / 65% (SC/ST) or Top 20 Percentile (for B.E./B.Tech); 50% Aggregate for B.Arch/B.Plan	75% in Class 12 (Gen) / 65% (SC/ST) or Top 20 Percentile (for B.E./B.Tech); 50% Aggregate for B.Arch/B.Plan
Attempts	Max 3 consecutive years (from Class 12 year), each year 2 sessions count as 1 attempt	Max 3 consecutive years (from Class 12 year), each year 2 sessions count as 1 attempt
Age Limit	No Age Limit	No Age Limit

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2025:

Educational Qualification	Students must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2023 or 2024, or be appearing in 2025.
Subjects Required in Class 12
B.E./B.Tech	Physics or Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational Subject.
B.Arch	Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
B.Plan	Mathematics
B.Arch/B.Plan	50% aggregate score in the qualifying examination is generally required.
Minimum Marks for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs
General category	Need at least 75% marks in Class 12 board exams OR be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board.
SC/ST categories	require 65%. marks in Class 12 board exams

JEE Main 2025 syllabus:

The JEE Main 2025 syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curricula, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The NTA releases the official syllabus, which may have minor modifications from previous years.

Physics: Includes topics from Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics, Oscillations and Waves, etc.
Chemistry: Separate in Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Inorganic Chemistry.
Mathematics: Cover package , Relations or purpose, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences or Series, Calculus (Limit, Continuity,Mathematics, Fundamental Calculus, Differential Equations), Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, and Trigonometry.
Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan):
- B.Arch: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.
- B.Plan: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Test.

Exam Pattern (General):JEE Main 2025

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Includes three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Specific part has two parts: Section A (20 Multiple Choice Questions with single correct answer) and Section B (10 Numerical Value Questions, out of which 5 are to be attempted).
Paper 2A (B.Arch): Includes three sections: Mathematics (Part-I), Ability Test (Part-II), and Drawing Test (Part-III).
Paper 2B (B.Planning): Divided three parts: Mathematics (Part-I), Ability Test (Part-II), Or Planning Test (Part-III).
Grade System: +4 scores for every right answer or -1 mark for every Wrong answer (negative marking for MCQs). There is no negative marking for numerical value questions (Section B).

JEE Main 2025 JoSAA Counselling Process And Schedule :

JEE Main 2025 counselling process is currently Started and is Organized by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). This counselling process Organized through JoSAA is for Registration into IITs, NITs, IIITs, or other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).

Event	Dates	Details
Registration & Choice Filling	June 3 – June 12, 2025 (5:00 PM IST)	Online registration on josaa.nic.in using JEE Main 2025 application number and password. Candidates fill their preferred choices of institutes and courses in order of priority.
AAT 2025 Choice Filling (for qualified candidates)	June 8 – June 12, 2025	For candidates qualified in Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2025 for B.Arch in IITs.
Display of Mock Seat Allocation – 1	June 9, 2025 (2:00 PM IST)	Provides an idea of probable seat allotment based on choices filled until June 8.
Display of Mock Seat Allocation – 2	June 11, 2025 (12:30 PM IST)	Provides an idea of probable seat allotment based on choices filled until June 10.
Locking of Choices (Auto-lock if not done manually)	June 12, 2025 (5:00 PM IST)	Candidates must lock their choices. If not locked, the last saved choices will be automatically locked.
Data Reconciliation & Verification	June 13, 2025	Internal process by JoSAA to verify and validate allocated seats.
Round 1 Seat Allocation	June 14, 2025 (10:00 AM IST)	First round of seat allotment results published.
Round 1 Online Reporting (Fee Payment, Document Upload, Response to Queries)	June 14 – June 18, 2025	Candidates allotted a seat must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), upload required documents, and respond to any queries from verifying officers.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 1)	June 18, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 1.
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 1)	June 19, 2025	For candidates with payment issues from Round 1.
Last Date to Respond to Query (Round 1)	June 20, 2025	Deadline for candidates to respond to queries raised by JoSAA.
Round 2 Seat Allocation	June 21, 2025	Second round of seat allotment results
Round 2 Online Reporting	June 21 – June 25, 2025	Online reporting process for Round 2 allotted candidates.
Initiation of Withdrawal of Seat / Exit from Seat Allocation (Round 2)	June 22 – June 26, 2025	Option to withdraw from the counselling process.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 2)	June 25, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 2.
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 2)	June 26, 2025	For candidates with payment issues from Round 2.
Last Date to Respond to Query (Round 2) / Withdrawal Query Response	June 27, 2025	Deadline for responses to queries or withdrawal queries.
Round 3 Seat Allocation	June 28, 2025	Third round of seat allotment results.
Round 3 Online Reporting	June 28 – July 2, 2025	Online reporting process for Round 3 allotted candidates.
Initiation of Withdrawal of Seat / Exit from Seat Allocation (Round 3)	June 29 – July 2, 2025	Option to withdraw from the counselling process.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 3)	July 2, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 3.
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 3) / Last Day to Respond to Queries	July 3, 2025	For candidates with payment issues or queries from Round 3.
Round 4 Seat Allocation	July 4, 2025	Fourth round of seat allotment results.
Round 4 Online Reporting	July 4 – July 8, 2025	Online reporting process for Round 4 allotted candidates.
Initiation of Withdrawal of Seat / Exit from Seat Allocation (Round 4)	July 5 – July 8, 2025	Option to withdraw from the counselling process.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 4)	July 8, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 4
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 4) / Last Date to Respond to Query	July 9, 2025	For candidates with payment issues or queries from Round 4.
Round 5 Seat Allocation	July 10, 2025	Fifth round of seat allotment results.
Round 5 Online Reporting	July 10 – July 14, 2025	Online reporting process for Round 5 allotted candidates.
Initiation of Withdrawal of Seat / Exit from Seat Allocation (Round 5)	July 11 – July 14, 2025	Option to withdraw from the counselling process.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 5)	July 14, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 5.
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 5) / Last Date to Respond to Query	July 15, 2025	For candidates with payment issues or queries from Round 5.
Round 6 Seat Allocation (Final for IITs)	July 16, 2025	Final round of seat allotment for IITs.
Round 6 Online Reporting	July 16 – July 21, 2025	Online reporting process for Round 6 allotted candidates.
Online reporting process for Round 6 allotted candidates.	July 16 – July 22, 2025	Withdrawal window for NIT+ system and final admission process starts.
Last Date for Fee Payment (Round 6)	July 21, 2025	Deadline for SAF payment for Round 6.
Last Date to Respond to Query (Round 6)	July 22, 2025	Deadline for responses to queries from Round 6.
Online Payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF) (For NIT+ System Only)	July 23 – July 27, 2025	Payment of Partial Admission Fee for candidates admitted to NIT+ system institutes.
Resolution of PAF Payment Issues	July 28, 2025	For candidates with PAF payment issues.
CSAB Special Rounds (Expected)	End of July 2025 onwards	For vacant seats in NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and other GFTIs after JoSAA rounds.Export to Sheets

Important Notes: JEE Main 2025

Options after Seat Allotment: JEE Main 2025

Freeze: Students accept the Allocation seat or do not wish to participate in further circles.
Float: Candidate accepts the allotted seat but wishes to be considered for a better preferred course/institute in subsequent rounds.
Slide: Candidate accepts the allotted seat but wishes to be considered for a better preferred course within the same institute in subsequent rounds.

Documents Required: Keep all necessary documents (JEE Main/Advanced admit card, mark sheets, category certificates, medical certificate, etc.) ready for online upload and verification.

Important Documents Required: JEE Main 2025

Candidates need to Produce the following documents ready for the counselling process:

Provisional JoSAA seat allotment letter
Two passport-size photographs (same as uploaded in JEE Main/Advanced form)
Candidate Undertaking (as per JoSAA format)
Photo ID (Aadhar card, school ID, PAN card, etc.)
JEE Main/Advanced Admit Card
Proof of Seat Approval charge withdrawal (e-challan or net banking)
Class 10 mark sheet and any official proof of date of birth
Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
Medical certificate in the prescribed format
Category certificate (if applicable – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
PwD certificate (if applicable)

JEE Main 2025 counselling Cut Off:

Category	Percentile Score
General	93.1023262
General-PwD	0.0079349
EWS	80.3830119
OBC-NCL	79.4313582
SC	61.1526933
ST	47.9026465

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): JEE Main 2025

What is JEE Main 2025?

Joint Entrance Examination(JEE Main ) is a national-level entrance examination Organized for Registration to UG engineering Schedules (B.E./B. Tech.) at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), or Institutions/ Universities funded by participating State Governments. It also Provides as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for Registration to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Who conducts JEE Main 2025?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting authority for JEE Main 2025.

How many seminars JEE Main 2025 is organized in two conference :

Session 1: Hoped to be in January 2025.
Session 2: Hoped to be in April 2025.

What is the mode of the JEE Main 2025 examination?

The examination for B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1) will be conducted online in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode. However, the Drawing Test for B.Arch. (Paper 2A) will be conducted in offline mode (Pen & Paper mode).

. What are the major changes in the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern?

Yes, NTA has announced a significant change for JEE Main 2025
No Optional Questions in Section B: In Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), and the Mathematics section of Paper 2A (B.Arch.) and Paper 2B (B.Plan.), there will be no optional questions in Section B (Numerical Value Questions). Candidates must attempt all 5 numerical value questions in each subject.
All Questions in Paper 1: The total number of questions in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) will be 75 (25 questions Indivisible from Mathematics, Physics, Or Chemistry). Out of these 25 questions Each subject, 20 will be MCQs (Section A) and 5 will be Numerical Value Questions (Section B). All 20 MCQs in Section A are also compulsory.

What is the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025?

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in 2023 or 2024, or be appearing for it in 2025.
For B.E./B.Tech.: Must have Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects, along with one additional subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational Subject.
For B.Arch.: Must have Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
For B.Plan.: Must have Mathematics.
Minimum Marks in Class 12: For admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, candidates must secure a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in their Class 12 board examination or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum percentage is 65%.
Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2025.
Number of Attempts: Candidates can appear for JEE Main for three consecutive years (e.g., if you passed Class 12 in 2023, you can appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025). The best score out of the two sessions will be considered for ranking.

How can I fill out the online application form for JEE Main 2025?

Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in
New Registration: Click on “New Candidate Registration” (if you haven’t applied for Session 1 or are a new candidate). Fill in personal details, create a password, and get your application number.
Login & Fill Form: Log in using your application number and password.
Enter Details: Fill in essential details like personal information, academic qualifications, contact details, preferred exam cities, and paper choice.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of your passport-size color photograph and signature as per the specified format and size. If applicable, upload category certificates (Gen-EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD).
Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online using a credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Download Confirmation Page: After successful payment and submission, download and print the confirmation page for your records.

Do I need to fill a separate application form for each session?

Yes, you need to apply and pay the required examination fee for each session separately when the portal opens for that session. You cannot apply for both sessions at the same time.

What is the application fee for JEE Main 2025?

The application fee varies by category and gender, and whether you apply for one or both papers.
General (Male): Approx. Rs. 1000 per session.
General (Female): Approx. Rs. 800 per session.
OBC-NCL/EWS (Male): Approx. Rs. 900 per session.
OBC-NCL/EWS (Female): Approx. Rs. 800 per session.
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Approx. Rs. 500 per session. (These are approximate figures based on previous trends and should be verified from the official information bulletin for 2025 when released.)

What documents are required for JEE Main 2025 registration?

Class 10 and 12 certificates (or admit card if appearing in 2025).
Scanned passport-size color photograph (10 KB to 200 KB, JPEG/JPG format).
Scanned signature (4 KB to 30 KB, JPEG/JPG format).
Valid mobile number and email ID.
Aadhaar Card details (for authentication).
Category certificate (if applicable: Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD).
Credit/Debit Card or Internet banking details for fee payment