About JEE Main 2020: Joint Entrance Examination Main 2020 (JEE Main 2020) is a National Level Entrance Examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from the year 2020 for admission into Engineering (BE/ B.Tech) and Architecture (B.Arch/ B.Plan) in top NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, SFIs, State Engineering Colleges for Participating States and other Participating Institutions.
About NTA: National Testing Agency (NTA) has been developed as a premier, autonomous, specialist and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for fellowship/ admission in top educational institutions.
Conducting Authority: JEE Main 2020 is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from the year where previously it was conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Level: JEE Main 2020 is a National Level Entrance Examination conducted in all the major cities across India.
Frequency: The JEE Main 2020 is conducted twice a year in the month of January and April.
Exam Paper: The examination will be conducted in two individual paper i.e. Paper I - Engineering (BE/ B.Tech) Paper II - Architecture (B.Arch/ B.Plan).
Counselling Process: (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) has the credit to conducts JEE Main Counselling process for the Participating Institutes.
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Engineering is the discipline and profession that applies scientific theories, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to design, create, and analyze technological solutions cognizant of safety, human factors, physical laws, regulations, practicality, and cost. In the contemporary era, engineering is generally considered to consist of the major primary branches of chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.There are numerous other engineering sub disciplines and interdisciplinary subjects that may or may not be part of these major engineering branches.
Event | January Session | April Session |
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JEE Main Result for Paper 1 | January 19, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
JEE Main Result for Paper 2 | January 31, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
Answer Keys display and Challenge Acceptance | February 2020 | May 2020 |
AIR Declaration | February 2020 | May 2020 |
The expected counselling schedule for JoSAA is discussed in the table given below:
Event | Date (Tentative) |
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Joint Apex Board declares JEE Main 2020 Ranks | 4th week of April 2020 |
Start of candidates registration and choice fill-in of academic programmes | 2nd week of June 2020 |
Display of mock seat allocation – 1 (based on choice filling) | 2nd week of June 2020 |
Display of mock seat allocation - 2 (based on choice filling) | 3rd week of June 2020 |
End of candidates’ registration and fill-in choices of academic programs | 4th week of June 2020 |
Data reconciliation, seat allocation, verification and validation | 4th week of June 2020 |
First round of seat allotment | 4th week of June 2020 |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (1st round) | 4th week of June 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 1st week of July 2020 |
Second round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (2nd round) | 1st week of July 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 1st week of July 2020 |
Third round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (3rd round) | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Fourth round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (4th round) | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Fifth round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (5th round) | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 2nd week of July 2020 |
Sixth round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (6th round; Last round for withdrawal) | 3rd week of July 2020 |
Display of seat availability status | 3rd week of July 2020 |
Seventh round of seat allotment | - |
Reporting at the allotted centre for seat allotment (7th round) | 3rd week of July 2020 |
JEE Main 2020 - NTA has released the application form of JEE Main 2020 April session on February 8. The candidates will have to complete the application process till March 7, 2020. However, uploading of images and payment of application fee can be done till March 8. Those candidates who appeared for the January session can fill the application form using their respective credentials. JEE Main 2020 April session will be conducted between April 7 to 20. The entrance examination is being held completely in computer based mode. Registered candidates will be able to access the admit card from March 20, 2020. The authorities will release the result of JEE Main 2020 April session on April 30 (Paper 1) and May 15 (Paper 2). The rank list will also be announced after the April session concludes. Previously, the January session of JEE Main 2020 was held from January 8 to 12. Registrations for the January session had commenced from September 1 and was open till October 1. The result of JEE Main 2020 January Paper I was announced on January 19 while the Paper 2 result was released on January 31. As per the official notification, a total of 9,29,198 candidates had registered for Paper-I and 1,80,052 candidates had registered for Paper- 2 of January session. According to the reports of NTA, 21791 candidates had registered for the examination at 17 centres in 15 cities in the North Eastern States, while 7551 Candidates at 09 centres in 04 cities in Jammu & Kashmir. Moreover, about 180,052 candidates had appeared for Test at 390 centres (inclusive of 6 centres abroad). Read the complete article to know all about JEE Main 2020.
There are no minimum marks required for JEE Main in class 12th board exams. However, the appearing candidates have to secure at least the passing marks in their respective qualifying examinations.
As per the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2020, the students are allowed to appear for the Mains exam in three consecutive years. The 1st attempt is taken soon after the board exams and the remaining two attempts can be taken in the upcoming consecutive years. Here we have provided the detailed information on JEE Main eligibility criteria for droppers. The students are advised to read the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to avoid rejection of the Application forms.
If the applicant fulfils all of the above mentioned JEE Main eligibility criteria for droppers except the eligibility criteria for admissions to IIITs. NITs, and GFTIs, then the candidate can appear for the improvement exam.
JEE Main eligibility criteria for droppers and class 12th candidates has to be fulfilled by all the engineering aspirants. JEE Main is also an eligibility test for students aspiring for JEE Advanced. The top 2,24,000 candidates qualifying Mains will be allowed to appear for the Advanced exam.
Name of the Exam | Joint Entrance Examination – Main (JEE Main) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Category of Examination | Undergraduate Exam |
Courses | BE / B.Tech, B.Arch/ B.Plan |
Other Purpose of the Exam | Stage 1 for Admission to IIT
Qualifying Exam for JEE Advanced |
Level | National Level |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
Periodicity | Twice a Year (January and April) |
Mode of Application | Online |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Maximum Marks | 360 |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Negative Marking | 1 mark for wrong answer |
Official Website | nta.ac.in |