Important Dates for JEE Exam
| Events | January Session | April Session |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2019 Notification | September 2018 | February 2019 |
| Availability of Application Forms | September 1 – 30, 2018 | February 8 – March 7, 2019 |
| JEE Main Form Correction Window | October 8- 14, 2018 | March 2019 |
| Issue of JEE Main 2019 Admit Card | December 17, 2018 | March 18, 2019 |
| JEE Main 2019 Exam Date (Paper 1 and Paper 2) | January 6 – 20, 2019 | April 6 – 20, 2019 |
| The release of JEE Main 2019 Answer Key | January 2019 | April 2019 |
| JEE Main 2019 Result Date | January 31, 2019 | April 30, 2019 |
| Announcement of Top 2,24,000 candidates | March 2019 | May 2019 |
| Declaration of JEE Main All India Ranks | March 2019 | May 2019 |
Eligibility for Appearing in JEE Main:
| Criteria | Eligibility for Appearing in JEE Main | Relaxation (for reserved categories) |
|---|---|---|
| Age limit | Must have been born on or after Oct 1, 1993 | 5 Years relaxation for SC, ST and PWD |
| Minimum qualifying marks (for admission in NITs, IIITs, IITs and CFTIs) | 75% marks in aggregate | 65% marks in aggregate |
| Year of passing class 12 | Passing after 2015 or appearing in 2019 | – |
| Total number of attempts | 3 | – |
This year many changes have been introduced in JEE Main. These changes are:
● The JEE Main from this year is going to be conducted through Online CBT mode.
● The entrance test will be conducted twice every year in the January and April session.
● For online mode exam, candidates can book their exam slots.
● Top 2, 24,000 candidates qualifying the JEE Main exam will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
● NTA has taken the responsibility of conducting the exam.