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About JEE (Main) 2021
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) comprises of two papers. The Paper1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments, as well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Candidates of UPSEE (2021) will take JEE (Main) 2021.
The Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the Country. From this year, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow will also use the score sheet of JEE (Main) – 2021 for admission to the B.Tech / M.Tech (Integrated)/B.Arch.
Courses in its affiliated colleges across the State. The JEE (Main) 2021 will be conducted in multiple sessions for admissions in the next academic session.
The Paper 1 of JEE (Main) 2021 will be held in February 2021 followed by next three Sessions in March, April, and May 2021. This is being done to ensure that the JEE (Main) 2021 does not interfere with the Board examinations, which may be held at different times across the States/UTs. Paper 2A & Paper 2B (B. Arch & B. Planning) will be held only twice a year (February & May 2021)
Scheme of Examination
Mode of Examination
JEE (Main)-2021 will be conducted in the following modes:
a) Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
b) Paper 2A (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 (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
c) Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II) and Planning Based Questions (Part-III) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
| PAPER | SUBJECTS | TYPE OF QUESTIONS | Mode of Examination |
| Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value, with equal weightage to Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
| Paper 2A: B. Arch | Part-I: Mathematics | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value | “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
| Part-II: Aptitude Test | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only | |
| Part-III: Drawing Test | Questions to test drawing aptitude | “Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode to be attempted on Drawing sheet | |
| Paper 2B: B. Planning | Part-I: Mathematics | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Questions for which answer is a numerical value | “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
| Part-II: Aptitude Test | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | ||
| Part-III: Planning Based Questions | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Syllabus
The details of the syllabus are given on the website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Moreover, to cater to different reduction in syllabus by various Boards, the NTA has decided to provide for choice in the question papers and thus there will be two Sections in each paper.
Eligibility Criteria
For appearing in the JEE (Main) 2021, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020, or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE (Main) 2021 examination. However, the candidates may be required to fulfil the age criteria of the Institute(s) in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination
Only those candidates who have passed Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020 or 2021; or those who are appearing in Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2021, are eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021. Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent examination in 2018 or before as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021
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 2020 or 2021, subject to the condition of not having been admitted at an IIT on an earlier occasion. Details may be obtained from the Information Brochure of the JEE (Advanced) 2021. Please see link: https://home.iitd.ac.in/news-jab.php https://jeeadv.ac.in/.
FOR DETAIL INFORMATION
https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/webinfo2021/File/GetFile?FileId=1&LangId=P
Schedule of Examination
Dates of Examination
(Session 1): 23, 24, 25 & 26 February 2021
(Session 2): 15, 16, 17 & 18 March 2021
(Session 3): 27, 28, 29 & 30 April 2021
(Session 4): 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 May 2021
(Exact date, shift, and city of examination for Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech and Paper 2A: B. Arch and Paper 2B: B. Planning will be made available to the Candidates on their Admit Cards)
Mode of Examination
Paper1: B.E./B.Tech “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
Paper2A: B.Arch. Part-I: Mathematics and Part-II: Aptitude Test in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only Part-III: Drawing Test in “Pen & Paper” (offline) mode, to be attempted on the Drawing sheet
Paper2B: B. Planning Part-I: Mathematics, Part-II: Aptitude Test and Part-III: Planning related MCQ’s in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only First Shift Second Shift Timing of Examination 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m
