JEE Main Exam Dates 2025: Session 2 Date Out, Application Timeline, Admit Card, Result Dates and Examination Schedule

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The NTA will conduct JEE Main 2025 Session 2 on April 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, 2025, for BTech/ Paper 1 and on April 9, 2025, for BArch/Paper 2. The exam will be conducted in two shifts – Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 Noon and Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 schedule:

Date of Exam Paper Shift Timing
April 2,3,4 & 7 Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) First Shift 09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
April 2,3,4 & 7 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Second Shift 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM
April 8 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Second Shift 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM
April 9 Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B(B.Planning) First Shift 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B.Planning both) First Shift 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

JEE Main 2025 a Computer- Based Test for all the papers, except the drawing section of Paper 2A( B. Arch) which is pen and paper based. The exam duration is 3 hours for B.E/B.Tech and 3.5 hours for candidates attempting both B.Arch and B. Planning.

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JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates: Session-Wise

The second session of JEE Main 2025 will be held from April 2 to April 9, 2025. The Application form for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 was open for applicants and it remained open till February 24, 2025.

  • If you didn’t do well in Session 1, Session 2 is your chance to score better. Many students from JEE Main 2024 improved their scores in the second session. NTA will take the best score from both sessions. If you do better in Session 2, your rank will improve.

JEE Main Session 2 examination schedule:

Date of Exam Paper Shift
April 2, 3, 4, and 7, 2025 Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech) First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon)Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 Ρ.Μ.)
April 8, 2025 Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 Ρ.Μ.)
April 9, 2025 Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B. Planning both) First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:30 Noon)

JEE Main Session 1 examination schedule:

The exam was conducted from January 22 to January 30, 2025. The gender and category-wise distribution of candidates who appeared for JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) shows that a total of 4,89,210 candidates appeared for the exam.

Date of Exam Paper Shift
22, 23, 24, 28 and 29th January, 2025 Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech) First shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 Ρ.Μ.)
30th January, 2025 Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B. Planning both) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:30 Ρ.Μ.)
JEE Main exam dates

Is 120 a Good Score in JEE Mains?

A JEE Mains score of 120 puts you in the average percentile. This score may be insufficient to gain admission to prominent colleges such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) or the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). However, you still have choices:

Category Possible Universities
National Institutes Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
State Colleges State engineering colleges (lower cut-offs than national institutes)
Private Universities Lovely Professional University, Amity University

JEE Main Preparation Tips

Is 75 % required for JEE Main 2025?

Yes, the 75 % eligibility criteria is applicable for JEE Main 2025 . According to the National Testing Agency ( NTA), Candidates must have completed or be currently enrolled in their Class 12 examination, with required subjects including Physics, Mathematics, and one additional course such as Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational subject.

  • General category students are typically required to achieve at least 75% in their Class 12 exams or have a rank in the top 20 percentile in their class.
  • SC/ST candidates may qualify with around 65%; however, exact requirements may vary by institution.

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has updated the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern. Starting in 2025, optional questions in Section B will be eliminated for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Papers 2A (B.Arch) and 2B(B.Planning): Section B will consist of 5 mandatory questions per subject.

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper-1 (B.Tech/B.E.)

Exam Mode Computer-based (Online)
Subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Duration of Exam 3 hours
Type of Questions MCQs: 4 options with only 1 correct optionNumerical Value Questions: Answers to be filled as a numerical value
Number of Questions 75
Total Marks 300 (100 marks per subject)
Question Distribution Section A (MCQs):
  • Mathematics: 20
  • Chemistry: 20
  • Physics: 20
Section B (Numerical Value Questions):
  • Mathematics: 5
  • Chemistry: 5
  • Physics: 5
(In Section B, candidates need to attempt any 5 questions from each subject)
Medium of Exam English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Assamese, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, Punjabi, Tamil, and Gujarati
JEE Exam pattern paper 1

JEE Main exam paper pattern for Paper 2 is different for B.Arch and B.Planning. However, candidates get 3 hours for both these papers.

  • For B.Arch (Paper 2A):- The exam for B.Arch is held in online and offline mode. The Aptitude and Mathematics test is conducted in online mode, and the Art or Structure Drawing test is held in pen and paper or offline mode.
  • Only 2 questions are asked from the drawing section, which assesses the drawing skills of the candidates.
  • 20 MCQs (in Section -A) and 5 numerical questions (in Section-B) are asked in the Mathematics section. All questions are compulsory.
  • 50 questions are asked in the Aptitude section.
  • Total Number of Questions: 77

For B.Plan (Paper 2B):- The exam for B.Arch is conducted in online mode. Questions are asked from 3 subjects, namely Planning, Mathematics, and Aptitude.

  • 25 questions are asked in the planning section.
  • 20 MCQs and 5 numerical questions are asked in the Mathematics section.
  • 50 questions are asked in the Aptitude section.
JEE Exam pattern paper 2

 JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Release Date

For JEE Main April 2 Exam admit card will be released on March 29, in the same way for April 3 Exam Admit Card will be released on March 30,2025.

Without an admit Card, students will not be able to enter the examination hall and it will include exam centre name, reporting time, shift timing, candidate’s roll number, and essential exam-day instructions.

The City Intimation Slip for the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 is already released by NTA through which students can check about their allotted exam city and do the preparation accordingly.

 JEE Main Result Dates for 2025

The NTA has officially announced the JEE Main result for Session 1 of Paper 2, both B.Arch and B.Planning courses on 23 Feb 2025 on their official website. Candidates can download the JEE Main 2025 result scorecard to know their percentile scores. 63,481 candidates enrolled for B.Arch (Paper 2A), of whom 44,144 appeared (69.54% attendance). For B.Planning (Paper 2B), 28,335 candidates enrolled, and 18,596 appeared (65.63% attendance).

Session Exam Dates Result Date
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 (Paper 1 - B.E./B.Tech) January 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 February 12, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 (Paper 2 - B.Arch/B.Plan) January 31, 2025 February 12, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 (Paper 1 - B.E./B.Tech) April 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 April 25, 2025 (Tentative)
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 (Paper 2 - B.Arch/B.Plan) April 12, 2025 April 25, 2025 (Tentative)

JEE Main 2025 Toppers List Session 1 (Out)

The JEE Main 2025 Toppers List has been released by NTA in a press release after the release of JEE Main 2025 Result, featuring candidates who achieve a 100 NTA Score in Session 1 ,along with state-wise, category-wise, and gender-wise toppers.

Check out: JEE Main 2025 Toppers

JEE Main Counselling Dates for 2025

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 will oversee the centralized counseling process for admission to premier technical institutes in India, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. With over 2 lakh candidates expected to qualify for JEE Advanced 2025 and nearly 9 lakh JEE Main aspirants, JoSAA plays a pivotal role in streamlining seat allocation.

The process is set to begin in June 2025, shortly after the declaration of JEE Advanced 2025 results. Key steps include registration, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, and document verification, making it essential for candidates to be well-prepared.

  • Total Participating Institutes: 110+ (23 IITs, 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 29 GFTIs)
  • Seat Availability: Approximately 55,000 seats across all institutes.
  • Counselling Rounds: Six rounds of seat allotment are expected, along with additional rounds for vacancy filling (if required).
Event Tentative Date
Registration and Choice Filling June 3, 2025
Mock Seat Allocation - Round 1 June 2025
Mock Seat Allocation - Round 2 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 1 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 2 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 3 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 4 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 5 June 2025
Seat Allotment - Round 6 July 2025

Check out: JEE Main 2025 Counselling

JEE Main 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

All the important instructions for exam day are given below:

Guideline Details
Reporting Time Reach the exam center minimum 1 hour prior to the scheduled time
Admit Card Bring a hard copy of the JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
ID Proof Bring valid government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
Dress Code Do not wear metallic objects, jewelry, and accessories so that security checks are smooth
Prohibited Items No electronic items, study materials, stationery, wallets, or eatables permitted
COVID-19 Guidelines Obey any revised safety guidelines given by NTA, if issued
Exam Hall Conduct Keep silence, avoid malpractice, and obey invigilator's instructions

 JEE Main 2025 Participating Institutes & Courses Offered

Scores of JEE Main 2025 are accepted in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and most of the top engineering colleges in India. These institutions provide B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan courses in different specializations.

Institute Examples Courses Offered
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
  • NIT Trichy
  • NIT Surathkal
  • NIT Warangal
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.), B.Arch
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
  • IIIT Hyderabad
  • IIIT Allahabad
  • IIIT Bangalore
B.Tech in IT, AI & Data Science, Electronics, etc.
Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)
  • IIEST Shibpur
  • Assam University
  • JNU (Engineering)
B.Tech, B.Plan, B.Arch in various specializations
State & Private Universities Accepting JEE Main
  • DTU
  • NSUT
  • Amity University
  • SRM
  • UPES
B.Tech in CS, AI, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

CategoriesState
General1000
Women800
sc500
pwd500
Others900

Note: The application fee for choosing exam centers in India and countries other than India varies.

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