JEE Main 2025: Registration Now Open, Exam Date & How to Apply

JEE Main 2025 Session 1 will be held between Jan 22 and 31, 2025. Students seeking admission to the IITs and NITs must visit the official JEE website and complete the application form before 22 November 2025.  

The JEE application is available on the NTA’s website, jeemain.nta.nic. Interested candidates can fill out the application form before the last date. The JEE administered by NTA is one of the most difficult exams for aspiring engineers, as it is the only path for admission to the top engineering colleges across the country. 

Continue reading to learn more about JEE Mains 2025 and get details about the eligibility, application fees, exam dates, and more.

JEE Main 2025: Overview

JEE Main paper is conducted twice a year: session 1 in January 2025 and session 2 in April 2025.  The exam is subdivided into two papers: Paper 1 is for engineering students and Paper 2 is for architecture and planning students. Candidates can find out the important dates of JEE 2025 in the table given below:

JEE Main 2025: Important Dates
JEE Main Session 1 Registration Begins	October 28, 2024
Last Date of Application	November 22, 2024
Exam Date	Session 1: January 22 to 31, 2025 Session 2: April, 2025
Release of Admit Card	3 days before the exam
Result Declaration	Session 1: Second week of February 2025Session 2: Second week of May 2025

JEE Main 2025: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the JEE Main 2025 application the candidate must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. Must have passed class 12th in 2023 or 2024 from a recognised board.
2. Appearing for class 12th board examination in 2025 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects.
3. A three-year diploma holder is also eligible to apply.
4. The joint service wing of the National Defense Academy is eligible if they have completed a two-year course.
5. There is no upper age limit for application.
6. For Paper (1), the candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12.
7. For Paper (2A), the candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class 12.
8. For Paper (2B), the candidates must have maths in class 12.

How to Register for JEE Main 2025 

The step-by-step instructions to register for the JEE Main 2025 examination are given below:

Step 1: Registration

The candidate must visit the official website of NTA’s JEE and register themselves by clicking on the “New Registration” button. Read the instructions and provide details such as name, email address, date of birth, present address, permanent address, etc.

Once you complete the registration an application number will be generated. Please note the application number for future reference.

Step 2: Filling out the application form

Once the registration process is completed, the candidate can log in to their account using the application number and password to fill out the application form. While filling out the application form, you can choose the category, language, and city. You can choose up to four cities. Fill in all the other necessary details as per the instructions and save the application.

Step 3: Upload Documents

The next step is to upload the documents in scanned format. The documents required for application are a passport-size photograph, signature, category certificate and PwD certificate (if applicable). Save and continue to the next step.

Step 4: Fee Payment

The next step is to pay online fees through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI as per the category or application.

Step 5: Print the Confirmation Page

Once you submit the fees, you will be directed to the confirmation page.  Print out the confirmation page for future reference.

How to Check JEE Application Status?

Once you fill out the online application form you can check the status of your application by visiting the official website of JEE and clicking on the “registered candidate login.” Log in to your account using the application number and password, you can see the status of your application in the next window.

JEE Main 2025 Application Fees

The detailed category-wise application fees for JEE Main 2025 are given in the table below.

JEE Main 2025 Application Fees
Course	Fees (in INR)
B.E./B.Tech. or B.Arch or B.Planning	General	Boys: 1000
		Girls: 800
	Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys: 1000
		Girls: 800
	SC/ST/PwD	Boys: 500
		Girls: 500
	Third Gender	500
B.E./B.Tech. And B.Arch or B.Planning	Gen/	Boys: 2000
		Girls: 1600
	Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys: 2000
		Girls: 1600
	SC/ST/PwD	Boys: 1000
		Girls: 1000
	Third Gender	1000

Common Problems in Filling  JEE Main 2025 Application Form and Solution

Candidates encounter common issues while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form. Here are some of these problems with their solutions:

1. Uploading the scanned documents

This is the most common problem that most of the candidates encounter. The main reason for this is the improper size of the scanned documents. Resize your documents using the online tools. Check the size and format of the images before uploading and use the appropriate size.

2. Unable to Pay Online Fees

Sometimes the internet of your computer does not work properly or provides less speed due to uninterrupted supply. In this case, the payment gateway might show some issues. It is recommended to come back again after some time when the net is working properly to pay online fees.

In some cases, the fee is deducted from the account but the application status shows the amount pending. In such a situation, candidates are advised to wait for at least 24 hours until the status changes. If the status says the fee is pending, pay the amount. Your previous deducted amount will be refunded in 3-4 working days.

3. Time Out Error

Use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to fill out the application form as they are the best browsers for filling out the application form.

JEE Main 2025 requires rigorous preparation as it is a national-level examination with a high competition level. Enrolling with a top coaching institute for IIT JEE like Chaitanya Academy provides structured preparation with pre-planned classes for JEE preparation. The well-qualified faculty at the institute are well-versed in the JEE syllabus and are committed to delivering high-quality study material to the JEE aspirants that can lay the road to success in the JEE exam.