About
Exam:
NATIONAL
TESTING AGENCY
(An autonomous organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Government of India)
Registered office:
West Block – 1, Wing No. 6, 2nd Floor, R K Puram, New Delhi – 110016
Address for correspondence
Block C-20/1A/8, Sector 62, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida -201309 (UP)
Website: www.nta.ac.in and www.jeemain.nta.nic.in e-mail: jeemain-nta@gov.in
(An autonomous organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Government of India)
Registered office:
West Block – 1, Wing No. 6, 2nd Floor, R K Puram, New Delhi – 110016
Address for correspondence
Block C-20/1A/8, Sector 62, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida -201309 (UP)
Website: www.nta.ac.in and www.jeemain.nta.nic.in e-mail: jeemain-nta@gov.in
Help
Line:
For Technical support, contact following during working days between 10.00 a.m.
to 5.00 p.m. Call Centre Numbers:
0120-6895200
The Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD), Government of India (GOI) has established National Testing Agency (NTA)
as an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization
under Society Registration Act 1860 for conducting efficient, transparent and
international standards tests in order to assess the competency of candidates
for admissions to premier higher education institutions. The Department of
Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
has entrusted the responsibility of conducting Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
(Main ) to the NTA from 2019 onwards. Admission
criteria to Undergraduate Engineering Programs at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally
Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI), Institutions funded by participating
State Governments, and other Institutions shall include the performance in the
class 12/equivalent qualifying Examination and in the Joint Entrance
Examination, JEE (Main). The Paper-1 (B. E. /B. Tech.) of JEE (Main ) will also be an eligibility test for the JEE
(Advanced), which the candidate has to take if he/she is aspiring for admission
to the undergraduate programs offered by the IITs.
ABOUT
JEE (Main)–2020:
The JEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted twice
before admissions in the next academic session. The students will have
following benefits of the new pattern:
·
This
will give one more opportunity to the student to improve their scores in
examination if they fail to give their best in first attempt without wasting
their whole academic year.
·
In
first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an
examination and to know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting
for the second time.
·
This
will reduce chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a
full year.
·
If
anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control, then he/she won‟t have to wait for
one full year.
·
The
student‟s best of the two
NTA scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.
Mode
of Examination:
JEE
(Main)-2020 will be conducted in the following mode:
(a) B.E. /B. Tech. in
“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
(b) B. Arch:
Mathematics- Part I and Aptitude Test-Part II in “Computer Based Test (CBT)”
mode only and Drawing Test –Part III in “Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode
to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
(c) B.Planning :
Mathematics- Part I , Aptitude Test-Part II and Planning Based Questions Part
III in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
Choice
of Medium of Question Papers
·
The
medium of Question Paper shall be in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
·
The
option of question paper language should be exercised while filling up the
Application Form and it cannot be changed at a later stage.
·
Please
note that for correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the
English version will be taken as final.
Details
of Examination
Subject combinations for each paper, type
of questions in each paper and mode of examination is given in the table below:
PAPER
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SUBJECTS
|
TYPE OF QUESTIONS
|
Mode of Examination
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B.E./B.Tech.
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Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
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Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value, with
equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
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“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
|
B. Arch
|
Mathematics – Part I
|
Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value
|
“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
|
Aptitude Test – Part II
|
Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs)
|
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Drawing Test – Part III
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Questions to test drawing aptitude
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“Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode to
be attempted on Drawing sheet
|
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B. Planning
|
Mathematics – Part I
|
Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value
|
“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
|
Aptitude Test – Part II
|
Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs)
|
||
Planning Based Questions - Part III
|
Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs)
|
JEE
(Main) – 2020 Eligibility:
Age
Limit:
For appearing in the JEE (Main) examination
there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed class
12th / equivalent examination in 2018, 2019 or appearing in 2020 irrespective
of their age can appear in JEE (Main) examination – 2020. The candidates should
also satisfy themselves about their fulfilling the age limit requirements of
the Institutes in which they are desirous of taking admission. The candidates
must note that the IITs have an age limit / restriction, which will be
published in JEE (Advanced)-2020 Information Brochure.
List
of Qualifying Examinations (QE)
i.
The
final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized central/
State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council
for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
ii.
Intermediate
or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/
University.
iii.
Final
examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National
Defense Academy
iv.
Senior
Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open
Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
v.
Any
Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or in any foreign country
recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU).
vi.
Higher
Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
vii.
A
Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least
3 year duration
viii.
General
Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the
Advanced (A) level.
ix.
High
School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International
Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
Year
of Appearance in Qualifying Examination
Only those candidates who have passed their
Class 12th Examination or any equivalent qualifying examination in 2018 or
2019; or those who are appearing in their Class 12th Examination or any
equivalent qualifying examination in 2020 are eligible to appear in January
JEE(Main)-2020 Examination.
Candidates
who passed Class 12th/Qualifying examination in 2017 or before as well as those
who will appear in such examination in 2021 or later are not eligible to appear
in JEE (Main)–2020.
Candidates must note that the IITs permit
only two attempts for the JEE (Advanced), i.e. a candidate should have appeared
for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2019
or 2020, subject to the condition of not having been admitted at an IIT on
earlier occasion. Details may be obtained from the Information Brochure of the
JEE(Advanced)2020.
Schedule
of Events with Dates
EVENTS
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DATES
|
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On-line submission of Application Form
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03.09.2019
to 30.09.2019(up to 11.50 p.m.)
|
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Successful final transaction of fee
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03.09.2019
to 01.10.2019 (through Credit/Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI and PAYTM Service
up to 11.50 p.m.)
|
||
Fee
payable for January JEE (Main)– 2020
|
In
India
|
Outside
India
|
|
B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning
|
General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL) B
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Boys-Rs 650/- Girls- Rs 325/-
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Boys-Rs 3000/- Girls- Rs 1500/-
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SC/ST/PwD/Transgender
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Boys-Rs 325/- Girls- Rs 325/-
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Boys-Rs 1500/- Girls- Rs 1500/-
|
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B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./B.Tech
& B. Planning or B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch &
B.Planning
|
General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)
|
Boys-Rs 1300/- Girls- Rs 650/-
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Boys-Rs 6000/- Girls- Rs 3000/-
|
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender
|
Boys-Rs 650/- Girls- Rs 650/-
|
Boys-Rs 3000/- Girls- Rs 3000/-
|
|
Processing
charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate,
as applicable
|
How
to apply:
Instructions
for Filling Online Application Form
Candidates have to apply for January JEE
(Main)- 2020 “Online” ONLY by accessing the websites. www.nta.ac.in,
www.nta.nic.in and www.jeemain.nta.nic.in
The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted, in any case.
Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one
application i.e. Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will be
rejected.
It is suggested that you have the following
ready before starting the filling of the online application form:
• A computer with
good Internet connectivity
• All your
qualification details
• Scanned clear passport
photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb)
• Scanned clear
signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
• A valid e-mail Id
as all communication will be made on this e-mail Id
• A valid mobile
number as all information via SMS will be sent to this number A valid
debit/credit card or Net banking account or UPI or PAYTM Service.
• A printer connected
to your system to print confirmation page
• Download
information Bulletin. Read it carefully to ensure your eligibility and acquaint
with the requirements for submission of Online Application Form.
• No correction can
be made at a later stage after submission of an application. No change will be
accepted through Post/Fax/ email / By Hand etc.
Follow
following 4 (Four) Steps to Apply Online for the candidates who are appearing
for January JEE(Main) –2020 Examination:
Step-1: Register for
Online Application Form and note down system generated Application Number. The
candidate should supply all the details while filling the Online Application
Form and is also required to create PASSWORD and choose Security Question and
enter his/her Answer. After successful submission of the personal details,
Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the
remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all
future correspondence. This application number will also be used to fill the
application form of April, 2020, if the candidates wish to apply for the same.
For subsequent logins, candidate will be able to login directly with the
respective system generated Application Number and created Password.
Step-2: Complete the
Application Form Candidate can login with the system generated Application
Number and created Password for completing the Application Form.
Step-3: Upload Scanned
Images of Candidate’s Photograph and Candidate’s Signature.
(a) The recent photograph should be
coloured or black/white (but clear contrast).
(b) Scanned photograph and signature should
be in JPG/JPEG format.
(c) Size of scanned photograph should be
between 10 kb to 200 kb.
(d) Size of scanned signature should be
between 4 kb to 30 kb.
Note: Upload the correct
Photograph and Signature as the facility for correction in images will not be
given.
Step-4: Payment by
Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/PAYTM: The candidate has to select Debit
card/Credit card/Net banking/UPI/PAYTM option to pay the application fee and
follow the online instruction to complete the payment of fee. After successful
payment, candidate will be able to print the Confirmation Page. In case the
Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is
cancelled and the candidates have to approach the concerned bank for refund of
amount. However the candidate has to make another payment/transaction, in case
the Confirmation Page is not generated.
THESE
STEPS CAN BE DONE TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY ALSO.
The candidates are required to check the
status of fee payment at NTA websites www.jeemain.nta.nic.in www.nta.nic.in and
if the status is ‘OK’ the candidate will be able to take the printout of
Confirmation Page. In case, the fee payment status is not ‘OK’ the candidates
are advised as following:-
• If the fee is paid
through credit/debit card/Netbanking/UPI /PAYTM and status is not OK, it means
the transaction is cancelled and the amount will, automatically, be refunded to
concerned credit/debit card/Net Banking/UPI/PAYTM Account within 15 days.
Therefore, such candidates have to pay the fee once again and ensure the fee
status OK.
Important
Dates:
EVENTS
|
DATES
|
On-line submission of Application Form
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03.09.2019 to 30.09.2019 (upto 11.50
p.m.)
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Successful transaction of fee
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03.09.2019 to 01.10.2019 (through Credit
card/Debit card/Net banking/UPI and PAYTM service upto 11.50 p.m.)
|
Dates of Examination
|
Between 06.01.2020 (Monday) to 11.01.2020
(Saturday)
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Declaration of Result on NTA’s website
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By 31.01.2020
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