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JEE Exam Date 2022: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus & Exam Centres

Saurav Anand | April 1, 2022

JEE EXAM DATE 2022

JEE Main 2022: NTA will soon announce JEE Mains 2022 date for the exam and application process. The first session is likely to be held in March last week. JEE Main 2022 application form will be released tentatively by February second week. The JEE Mains 2022 notification and information brochure with details about exam dates and registration schedule will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main 2022 will be held in four sessions in online mode as a Computer Based Test. The exam will consist of two papers, Paper 1 for BE/BTech admission and Paper 2 for BArch and BPlan admission. JEE Main Paper 1 will be held in all four sessions while Paper 2 will be held in the first and last session. The syllabus of JEE Main constitute class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1, Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing for Paper 2A, and Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning for Paper 2B. [table id="6156" responsive="" responsive_breakpoint=""]

Will JEE Mains 2022 be postponed due to COVID

The cases of COVID-19 are rising rapidly. Schools and colleges in many states have been closed and a few exams have also been postponed. There are strong chances that the JEE Main 2022 will get postponed if the COVID situation remains the same.

Will JEE Main 2022 be held 4 times

Considering the delay in the conduct of the first JEE Main session, there are changes that NTA might reduce the number of attempts. However, there is no official confirmation from NTA regarding the number of attempts in JEE Main 2022. As per a news report from the Education Ministry official, NTA had decided to conduct JEE Mains 2022 in four sessions.

Is 75 per cent criteria removed from JEE Main 2022

 The criteria of a minimum 75 per cent marks in class 12 is most likely to be waived off for this year too. Students must know that the requirement of JEE Main eligibility marks in 12th is not for appearing in the exam but it is required for admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.

JEE Main 2022 Application Form

The NTA will start JEE Main registration 2022 tentatively in the second week of February. The Application forms will be available online on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The process of filling JEE Main application form will be completely online. Candidates will be able to apply for one session or all four sessions altogether at their convenience. At the time of filling the application form, candidates will be required to upload scanned images of photos, signatures, educational certificates, and documents about reservation benefits. Candidates can check here the details about application fees, specifications of images to be uploaded and the procedure of filling JEE Main application form.

How to Fill JEE Main Application Form

Step 1- Open the official website Step 2- Click on JEE Main Application Form 2022 Step 3- Click on “New Registration” Step 4- Fill in the required details and click on the “Submit” button to complete the registration After the completion of JEE Main registration process, candidates will receive an email and message in their registered email ID and mobile phone number with details of the application form number and password. Candidates will need to keep safe/save the details of registration. Step 5- After completion of registration, candidates will be redirected to the page of filling the detailed application form. In this step, candidates have to provide details of educational qualification, parents details, address of communication and permanent address, and exam centre preference. Step 6- Upload scanned images of passport size photographs and signature Step 7- Pay the application fee Step 8- The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees. Candidates need to download the filled application form and take its printout. It is advised that candidates keep safe the print copy of the application form until the completion of the admission process.

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria

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JEE Main 2022 Exam Centres

The exam cities for JEE Main 2022 will be announced along with the release of the information brochure. NTA conducts the exam in more than 300 cities in various cities across the country. Candidates have to fill out four choices of their preferred exam cities at the time of filling JEE Main application form. Candidates will be allotted one exam city out of the four options in which candidates have to appear in the exam. Following are a few details related to JEE Main Exam Centres 2022
  • Candidates have to select any four cities of their choice as test centre preference while applying for JEE Main 2022. NTA will allow a city out of four options.
  • NTA releases the final allotment of the JEE Main 2022 exam cities for students on the admit card who have registered for the exam. To check the exam city allotted to them, candidates will need their login details along with JEE Main 2022 application number and date of birth.
  • Please note that the decision of the NTA regarding the allotment of centre, date, and shift will be final. No correspondence or request will be entertained in such a case.

JEE Main Syllabus 2022

NTA will release JEE Main 2022 syllabus pdf for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 along with the release of application forms. The syllabus is most likely to remain the same as 2021 and thus students can prepare for the exam using the previous year syllabus. Candidates can check here JEE Main syllabus by NTA to know the topics which are covered in the exam. The syllabus of Paper 1 and Paper 2 is different and includes distinct subject combinations. Important chapters of JEE Main syllabus can be checked in the table below.

JEE Main Syllabus

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JEE Main 2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check here the detailed exam pattern to know the total number of questions, type of questions, mode of exam, duration of the exam, total marks and marking scheme. It is most likely that the exam pattern for JEE Main 2022 will remain the same as 2021. Candidates must know the exam pattern of JEE Main to make an effective strategy of preparation and taking the test. The official JEE Main exam pattern 2022 by NTA will be released through the information brochure on the official website.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

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JEE Main 2022 Preparation Tips

Cracking the exam like JEE Main requires dedication, determination, and planning. It is thus advised that students must have a preparation plan to crack JEE Main 2022. The syllabus of JEE Main is vast and can be covered only when studied in a planned manner. It is advised that students make a JEE Main timetable for preparation and study as per the time to complete the syllabus. Also, the selection of the right books, analysis of previous year's question papers, and solving mock test papers will help students to prepare effectively. Revision is also as important as studying a topic regularly. Students can check below detailed JEE Main preparation tips and the list of most important chapters for the exam. Understand JEE Main Syllabus and Pattern: It is very much important to know what needs to be studied. The syllabus of JEE Main 2022 is vast and include class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Also, the pattern of the exam has to be kept in mind while preparing for the exam to know what type of questions will be asked and the time available to complete the paper.  Refer to previous year JEE Main question papers: Previous year papers are a great source of information. It will help students in understanding the difficulty level of exams and subject-wise weightage of topics. Prepare a timetable for study: Studying as per the timetable can help cover the syllabus in a planned manner. It is highly advised that students make a JEE Main preparation timetable with at least 2-3 hours for all three subjects and one hour for revision.  Regular Study: As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, all chapters will only be covered if studied regularly daily. Regularity is very important in clearing the JEE Main 2022. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I apply for more than one JEE Main 2022 session together?

Answer: The candidates will have the option to apply for more than one session together and they have to pay the exam fee respectively.

Question: Will 75% marks criteria be there for JEE Main 2022 as well?

Answer: The relaxation in 75% marks in Class 12 was provided to students in previous two years on account of COVID-19. Since the situation is normal now, it is expected there will not be any relaxation in the criteria this year. However, the exact details will be available in the official JEE Main 2022 brochure.

Question: When is JEE Main 2022 exam going to be held?

Answer: JEE Main 2022 will be conducted 4 times- March, April, May and June. The exact JEE Main exam dates 2022 will be announced along with the complete schedule.

Question: JEE Main 2022 syllabus is reduced?

Answer: The detailed JEE Main 2022 syllabus will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates will also be able to check the JEE Main exam pattern 2022 along with the syllabus.

Question: Can I apply for more than JEE Main 2022 one session?

Answer: Yes. students can apply for more than one session. If they miss the session for any reason, they will be allowed to carry forward the fee paid for the one of the subsequent JEE Main 2022 exam sessions but the fee will not be refunded at any cost.

Question: Which JEE Main 2022 score will be considered for admissions?

Answer: Best score of the four attempts will be used for JEE Main 2022 rank list. Admissions will be based on the rank secured in the exam.

Question: How will the allotment of seats through JEE Main be done?

Answer: JoSAA is conducting centralized counselling for JEE Main qualified candidates. To participate, the candidates have to register and choose their preferred courses and colleges from the available list. Allotment will be done as per their merit in JEE Main, preferences and availability of seats. Total seven rounds of counselling will be held.

Question: Is self study enough to crack JEE Main?

Answer: Yes. If the student works hard and is diligent with his/her studies, cracking JEE Main is not a tough thing.

Question: What is JEE Main common rank list?

Answer: The authorities shall release a category based rank list specifying the separate ranks for candidates belonging to reserved and unreserved categories respectively.

Question: How can I download the JEE Main 2022 admit card?

Answer: Candidates can download JEE Main 2022 admit card by logging into the candidate portal using their application number and date of birth.

Question: JEE Main 2022 exam will be be held in how many languages?

Answer: JEE Main exam 2022 exam will be conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Question: Will JEE Main 2022 Paper 2 (A & B) be conducted Four Times this year?

Answer: The JEE Main 2022 exam dates for paper 2 will be announced along with the detailed exam schedule.