JEE Main 2025 Registration - Application Date, Link, Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply

JEE Main Application Form 2025

JEE Main Application Form 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the application window for the JEE Main 2025 on November 22, 2024 (9:00 PM), however, candidates will be allowed to pay the application fees till November 22, 2024 (11:00 PM). The JEE Main 2025 application process comprises four stages Registration for the JEE Main exam, Filling out the application form, Documents Upload, and Application Payment, Candidates who want to appear for the January session exam scheduled to be conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025, have to fill out the complete JEE Main online application form. On the other hand, the JEE Main April Session application form will be released for registration from January 31, 2025, to February 24, 2025.

The male candidate falling under the category of UR/OBC/EWS from India has to pay INR 1000 as an application fee, whereas the female candidates from UR/OBC/EWS have to pay INR 800 as an application fee. However, the SC/STPwD/Transgender category candidate has to pay INR 500 as application fees to appear for the JEE Main exam 2025

On November 18, the NTA announced the JEE Main Application Correction dates for the session 1 exam. Cnadidates who want to modify their JEE main application can do it on November 26 & 27, 2024.

To register for the JEE Main exam 2025, candidates have to meet the JEE Main eligibility criteria 2025. The basic criteria to fill out the JEE Main Online Form 2025 is to hold a higher secondary (10+2) degree. There is no age limit to appear for the JEE Main exam; however, the candidates must have qualified for the 10+2 exam within the 3 consecutive years. For example, if someone has appeared for the 10+2 in 2023, then he/she will be eligible to appear for the exam till 2025.

JEE Main 2025 Application Form Direct Link

Candidates can apply for the JEE Main 2025 exam through the direct link available on this page for JEE Main 2025 registration. Candidates have to click the direct link, and it will be redirected to the official registration page. Candidates have to fill out the complete JEE Main Application Form to appear for the exam; otherwise, the NTA will not release the JEE Main Admit Card 2025 for candidates who fail to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2025. Check the JEE Main application form direct link 2025 on the page above.

JEE Main Application Form 2025: Overview

Candidates who are willing to appear for the JEE main exam must check the overview of the NTA JEE Main Application Form 2025 in the table below. The overview of the JEE Main online form will help candidates get insights into the JEE Main application form 2025:

Important Information Related to Application Form of JEE Main

• Before filling out the JEE Main application form, candidates should also go through the JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2025 to check if they meet the requirements set by NTA.

• Science students of Class 10 can apply for JEE Main for admission into B. Tech/BE/B. Arch courses

• Filling out the JEE Main Application Form consists of multiple steps like registering on the official website, entering basic details, uploading the specified documents and paying the JEE Main application fee. 

• An official admit card will be issued to the candidates who successfully complete their JEE Main Registration Process before the deadline. 

What's New in JEE Main Application Form Process?

The NTA introduced new changes to the JEE Main Application Process in the last couple of years. These are as follows - 

• The JEE Main Registration Process has been simplified into three steps: Registration, Completion of the JEE Main Application Form and Payment of the JEE Main Application Fee.

• Candidates must enter the OTP sent to their mobile number during registration and billing.

• The JEE Main Exam Centres will be displayed according to the current and permanent addresses of the candidates enrolled.

• Following the final submission of the JEE Main Application Form, candidates will receive a copy of the same on their email address. The JEE Main Registration Form can be obtained from DigiLocker.

Related Questions

Q: Can I withdraw my JEE Main Application 2025 once it is submitted?

A: No, you cannot withdraw your JEE Main application form after submitting it nor your application fee will be refunded. 

Q: Can I choose colleges while filling out the JEE Main 2025 Form?

A: No, candidates are not allowed to indicate college preferences while filling out the application form. The college will be allotted to the candidates according to the marks secured by the candidate in the JEE Main exam. 

Advisory & Instructions for Aadhaar Mismatch

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released an advisory on November 6, 2025, for candidates who are facing problems in filling out the JEE Main 2025 Application Form due to a mismatch of names in their Aadhaar cards. Check the advisory provided by the NTA below to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2025:

"To streamline the process for JEE (Main) 2025, the NTA has made slight modifications to the online application form to help the candidates complete their forms smoothly. The following steps are to be taken by the candidates to overcome such issues:

(a) If a candidate receives the following message / Pop-up after selecting “Confirm Name as per Aadhaar”, the candidate should close (X) in the message/pop-up box:

(b) On closing the above message / Pop-up box, a new window will appear on the screen to proceed with Aadhaar authentication. In this step, candidates must enter their name exactly as it appears on their Aadhaar card.

(c) Both the name on the Educational certificate and the Aadhaar card will be captured during this process, allowing the candidate to continue with the application form."

What’s New in the JEE Main 2025 Registration Process?

The National Testing Agency has made some changes to filling out the JEE Main online form.  Check the new changes that have been implemented for filling out the JEE main application form below:

To register for the JEE Main Exam 2025, candidates have to choose one of the following options below:

• To log in/create a Digi Locker account through the NAD (National Academic Depository) portal

Or, 

• To log in/create an Academic Bank of Credit ID through the ABC ID

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• To log in using an Indian Passport Number

Or, 

• To log in using a PAN Card Number

Or, 

• To log in using an Adhaar Enrollment Number 

Candidates appearing for the upcoming JEE exam have to select one of the options given below for the authentication at the exam centre: 

• Authenticate through an Aadhaar Card
• Authenticate through a Government ID with a Photograph

JEE Main Application Form Dates 2025

Candidates who are willing to take the JEE Main exam must check the JEE main exam dates 2025 related to the application form in the table below. The latest JEE Main 2025 application form dates have been provided below:

Application Form of JEE Main  Session 1 Dates

The important dates for JEE Main Session 1 events are as follows:

Application Form of JEE Main  Session 2 Dates

The important dates for JEE Main Registration Session 2 are as follows:

Related Questions

Q: Will the JEE Main 2025 Application Form be extended?

A: Yes, based on previous trends of the JEE Main exam, the last date for filling out the application form might get extended, as for the previous session the application last date was pushed for four days for the ease of candidates. However, candidates are advised to fill out the JEE Main application form before the last date and not wait for the extension of the JEE Main 2025 application last date.

Q: Can I select the JEE Main 2025 exam date and slot?

A: No, you cannot select the JEE Main exam date 2025 or slot while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form. The exam date and slots are allotted randomly by the computer algorithm.

Who can fill JEE Main Application Form 2025

Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria laid by NTA can fill out the NTA JEE Main registration form. These criteria include parameters like age, qualification, state/domicile, etc. 

• There is no age limit for candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam
• Candidates who have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2024, 2023 or appearing in  irrespective of their age can apply

Documents Required to Fill Out JEE Main Application Form @jeemain.nta.nic.in

The dates for the JEE Main 2025 application form have been released, the candidates are advised to prepare the documents required to dill out the JEE Main 2025 application form. Check the documents required to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2025 below:

• A scanned image of a passport-size coloured photo and signature of the candidate

• Class 10 and Class 12 pass certificates

• PwD certificate if belongs to the category

• EWS certificate (for applicable candidates)

• OBC/SC/ST category certificate (if applicable)

• Credit/Debit card details or Net banking details for JEE Main application form fee payment

JEE Main 2025 Application From Image & Signature Specification 

Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature according to the specification provided by the NTA, or their scanned image or signature will not be uploaded. Check the specifications of the image and signature that need to be uploaded on the JEE Main online application form 2025 below:

Related Questions 

Q: Can I give a fake 12th percentage while filling out JEE Main Application Form 2025?

A: No, you should refrain from providing a fake 12th percentage while filling out the JEE application form 2025, as your candidature will be cancelled once your swindle finds out. Candidate’s verification will be done by the college when taking admission and the marks obtained in 12th will be cross-checked in the counselling process and document verification. 

Steps to Fill JEE Main Application Form 2025 @jeemain.nta.nic.in

Step 1: JEE Main Registration

• Visit the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• Register yourself as a New User/New Candidate by clicking on the tab indicating 'New Registration'.

• Next, you will be redirected to a detailed instruction page. Candidates are required to click on the 'Accept Terms & Conditions' button and save the page for future reference.

• The link will take you to a new page where you need to enter all your details such as Name, DOB, Gender, Email address, Security questions & answers, Nationality, and Identification No. and Type etc. 

• After entering all the required information, click on the 'Submit' tab.

• Note down your login credentials along with the JEE Main Application Form Number for future reference.

Step 2: Fill Out Complete JEE Main Registration  Details

• Provide all the basic (personal) as well as academic (educational) details like:

1. Medium of Language

2. Father's and Mother's name

3. Guardian name, occupation, Income

4. Exam applying for

5. Examination Mode

6. UIDAI (Aadhaar card number)

7. Year of Passing, Board, Percentage, Marks, Roll Number

8. Category of the candidate (General, OBC, SC & ST)

9. Married status

10. Residence

11. Address details and so on

• Click on the 'Submit' tab. A registration number / ID will be generated after the final submission.

• Select any four cities of their preference for the examination centre. 

Step 3: Upload Required Scanned Documents in JEE Main Application Form

• Scan all the required documents such as photographs, signatures, and academic documents

• Upload the scanned copy according to the format and size specifications

• Click on the 'Preview' button and submit

• Pay the Registration Fees via E-Challan or Credit/Debit card for their JEE Main Application form

• Fill in all the essential details that require you to pay the fees online

Those who want to pay the fee through E-Challan must know the procedure for the successful submission of the Challan. The steps for the same are mentioned below 

• The E-Challan forms will be available on the official website of SBI.

• Candidates are supposed to look for the SBI MOPS page and download the challan in a PDF format on an A4 size plain sheet.

• If the candidates are paying online then the amount must be paid first and then the printout must be taken.

• Those who want to make the payment in offline mode will additionally have to follow the same steps as that of the online mode for getting the E-Challan, as the CBS system of SBI is merged with the MOPS system.

• The JEE Main Application Form with the amount attached or mentioned in the form must be submitted at the nearest SBI branch within 12 hours of the E-Challan generation.

• After the successful submission of the JEE Main Online Form, candidates are supposed to download the acknowledgement section and take a printout of it. The acknowledgement page is an essential document stating the details of the candidates and prescribing the completion of the JEE Main Application Process. The document must be kept safely for future reference in JEE Main Examination.

JEE Main Application Form Fees (Category Wise)

Related Questions

Q: What does Domicile mean in JEE Main Application Form 2025?

A: ‘Domicile’ means the code of state form in which candidate have qualified their 10+2 and become eligible to appear for the JEE Main exam. If a candidate has qualified for 10+2 from a state and to increase their percentage in 12th they choose to opt for a supplementary exam from a different state then the candidate has to provide the name of the state from which they have taken the supplementary exam in the Document section.

Q: I filled in my date of birth in the JEE Main application form incorrectly. What can I do?

A: If you have entered the wrong date of birth and submitted the JEE Main Application Form, then you have to wait for the JEE Main application correction window. The NTA allows you to make corrections to the application form, through which you can modify your application. However, candidates are advised to check every detail in the application form before submitting the JEE Main application form to avoid any hassle

Q: Which OBC certificate has to be uploaded in the JEE Main Application Form 2025?

A: The candidate has to provide a central OBC certificate issued by the Government of India while filling out the application form. If a candidate fails to upload the OBC-NCL certificate while filling out the JEE Main application form, then they can produce the OBC certificate in the JEE Main counselling process. 

Problems in Filling the JEE Main Application 2025

Candidates might face difficulties while filling out the JEE Main Application Form 2025. Some of the common problems that candidates face while filling out the JEE Form are image uploading, rolling back to the login page, and application fee payment. Check the solution to the problems that are faced during filling out the NTA JEE Application Form below:

Rolling back to the login page: The most common problem that is faced during filling out the JEE application form is getting rolled back to the login page while filling out the JEE Main form. This problem occurs due to the slow internet or traffic congestion on the official website. To fix this problem, candidates are advised to check the speed of the internet connection or wait to get the traffic congestion cleared. 

Image and Signature Uploading: Candidates must ensure the size of the image and signature are as per the prescribed format. To fix the size of the image and signature, resize the image and signature using the online or offline editing tools available. 

Application Fee Payment: Candidates might face difficulty in paying the application fee for the JEE Main exam application form the status of the payment status remains pending after paying the application fees or the application fees are deducted twice. Candidates are advised not to pay the application fees twice. If the JEE Main application fee is deducted once, then they have to wait for 24 hours or reach the help desk to get their problem resolved.

JEE Main 2025 Application Form Correction Window

NTA conducts the JEE Main 2025 Application Correction process, allowing candidates to make edits to their application form through the website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants who complete and submit the JEE Main Application Form before the deadline are only permitted to make adjustments (if any) to the form. 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 some details like category, language, name, image, etc. The correction is open for a few sections only. Once the final correction is done, no further changes can be made to the application form. Only the candidates who complete the JEE Main Application Fee payment will be allowed to make the corrections. The candidates who want to modify their JEE Main application form can do it on November 26 & 27, 2024. 

Steps to Make Corrections in the JEE Main Application Form 

Students can make corrections to the JEE Main Application Form by following these steps:

• Visit the official portal of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• 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
• Begin editing
• Pay the required fee

Details that can be Edited in JEE Main Application Form

The following details can be edited while correcting the JEE Main application form - 

• Personal Details: Spelling mistakes in name and parent's name can be corrected
• Academic Details: School details, qualifying exam details, and marks scored can be edited during the correction form window.
• Choice of paper: If candidates have applied for Paper 1 and wish to apply for both papers, they can do so at the time of correction by paying the remaining fees.
• Language of medium: Candidates can change their language of medium from English/Hindi to any regional language.
• Category: If candidates change from the General to the Reserved category, their application fee will not be refunded and if candidates change from the Reserved to General category then additional fees must be paid. 

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

JEE Main Application Form 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.

• Applicants will have to deduct the already paid application fee from the fee that is to be paid now for paying the balance fee.

• The aspirant who chooses both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Main but after correction, he/she wants to opt for only one of the papers will not receive a refund of the fee.

All JEE Main applicants must follow important updates and news to track the latest exam-related changes (if any) or notifications.

Related Questions

Q: Is the thumb impression necessary to fill out the JEE Application Form 2025?

A: There is no need for a thumb impression when filling out the JEE Main online form 2025. Only the scanned photograph and signature will be required in the JEE Application Form 2025.

Q: Can I withdraw my JEE Main Application 2025 once it is submitted?

A: No, you cannot withdraw your JEE Main application form after submitting it, nor will your application fee be refunded. 

JEE Main Registration Fee Refund Process

The NTA does not provide a refund of JEE Main Registration Fees since it is non-refundable in nature. But in case double transactions or extra amounts are paid, the NTA will refund the application fees. 

Steps for JEE Main Application Fee Refund 

• Visit the official website of NTA JEE Main - jeemain.nta.nic.in

• Log in with the registered credentials

• Once the JEE Main Application Form 2025 is displayed on the screen, enter the details to initiate the refund

• Note down the Transaction Number

• In case of an auto-debit error, the refund will be processed automatically

Relate Questions

When will the NTA not provide a refund for JEE Main Application 2025?

When the candidates have applied for both the JEE Main papers and have chosen to attempt one, NTA will not provide a refund for the other paper. Hence candidates must be vigilant during their JEE Main registration process.

How to Check Status of JEE Main Application Form?

Students who manage to successfully submit the JEE Main application form will receive a message on their registered email address and mobile number. However, if students want to check their application status, they can log in to the NTA JEE Main portal using their credentials such as application number and password. Candidates can check the status of their duly filled JEE Main Registration Form to confirm their final submission. The current status of the application form for JEE Main will be visible on the screen.

What After the JEE Main Registration?

After the completion of the JEE Main 2025 Registration, candidates will be able to get their JEE Main Admit Card. The admit card is the ticket to the examination hall for the candidates who successfully submit the application form and pay the required fees on time. Without the admit card, no candidates will be permitted inside the examination hall to write the test. Candidates must also know that the admit card will contain the details of the candidates and the examination. The date, time and venue of the examination, along with the name of the examination, will be visible on the JEE Main hall ticket.

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Forgot JEE Main Application Number and Password? Check the Steps to Retrieve

Candidates are required to set a password and a security PIN during JEE Main registration . Although it can be changed later, it is preferable to choose a password that is strong and easy to remember. However, there might be instances where students forget or misplace their login password. In such a scenario, NTA will provide a facility to recover/reset the password.

Students have three options to reset their JEE Main Application Form password

• Answer the security question
• Reset password link sent to candidate's registered email address
• Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number

Steps to Retrieve the JEE Main Application Form

• Visit JEE Main official website - jeemain.nat.nic.in
• Click on the candidate login link
• Click on the forget password link
• Enter the JEE Main application number and date of birth
• Students will receive the link for password reset on their registered mobile number/email address

There may be chances that students forget their application number. In such cases, they can search for the email that was sent by NTA during the initial registration process. Alternatively, they can check their downloaded JEE Main Application Form. In case there is no other option, candidates can contact the NTA for further assistance.

Problems in Filling Out the JEE Main Application Form  and their solution

Candidates might encounter a few problems while filling out the JEE Main Application Form. There could be problems uploading the images, paying the application fee or any other issue that may arise. Students can find quick solutions to the problems from the information given below.

JEE Main Registration  - Important Points to Remember

• Candidates must fill out the application form for JEE Main before the prescribed deadline. NTA will publish the official notification regarding the registration deadline soon. 
• Read all the instructions carefully before filling out the JEE Main  Application Form 
• All the information entered in the JEE Main Application Form  must be true. NTA will cancel the candidature if any misleading information is found. 
• After submitting the application form for JEE Main, candidates must save a copy of the same for future reference
• Candidates must ensure that all documents uploaded are according to the required specifications.

JEE Main Registration Trends

Candidates can check this page to know about the current trend in JEE Main registrations for both sessions. 

Total Number of Candidates Registered for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 (January)

According to official data, there has been a surge in the number of registrations for JEE Session 1 2024 when compared to the previous year. This year's registration count has set a new record for the highest number of registrations ever recorded for the examination. In 2023, a total of 8.6 lakh candidates had registered for JEE Main Session 1. However, for 2024, an additional 3.7 lakh registrations have been recorded, bringing the total number of registered candidates for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 to 12.3 lakhs from across India.

The table below displays the total number of candidates registered for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 in India, along with the names and registration statistics of the top three states and languages, as well as the registration statistics of females and third gender categories: