All that you need to know about the JEE Main 2021 exam: Application form, syllabus, new changes

JEE Main 2021 application forms are out. The test will be carried out four times a year (February, March, April and May). The National Testing Agency conducts the Joint Entrance Exam generally referred to as JEE Main (NTA). Applicants are granted admission to UG engineering programs at various IITs, NITs, CFTIs, and other renowned institutions through this national level entrance test. 

Here’s the application link for JEE Main 2021. 

How to fill the application form for JEE Main 2021

• Students are encouraged to register with a valid mail ID and telephone number. The authority will forward complete details to it. 
• Candidates may jointly apply for one or more sessions and pay the application fee accordingly. 
• At the time of filling out the application form, candidates will fill in the language of the question paper and it will not be modified at a later stage.
• The full application process involves various steps, such as registration, completion of the application form, uploading of photographs, payment of application fees and printing of the application form. 
• After completing the application process, students can get an SMS/mail on their registered mobile number or mail id for successful submission of the form.
• The application correction window will be momentarily re-opened immediately after the result declaration is made. 
• If the application process is completed, students are encouraged to print the application form and proof of fee payment for further use in the future.

Important events to note down for JEE Main 2021 exam

Application fee

You can pay the JEE Main application fee through online mode. The fee will be payable via net banking/debit or credit card, Paytm, or UPI mode. There will be no offline mode payment allowed to pay the application fee. If candidates do not wish to attend the session for which the application fee has been charged, representatives will be reimbursed.

Here is a breakdown of the application fees for various courses:

Eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2021

Nationality: Indian nationals and foreign applicants are eligible to apply. 

International candidates: Applicants from foreign countries are expected to obtain the requisite marks/ percentage from the board recognized by AIU to be eligible.  

Age Criterion: There is no age limit recommended for the JEE Main 2021 application. 

Number of attempts: No attempt limit will exist.

JEE Advanced: JAB has agreed to give another chance to students who, because of COVID-19, could not take JEE Advanced 2020. Such candidates will not have to re-qualify and will be allowed to take part directly in the JEE Advanced 2021 test.

Qualification for JEE Main 2021

Qualifying Exam: Candidates applying for the exam must have passed 12th level or its equivalent in 2019, 2020 from a recognized board or university.

Appearing: Students who are appearing for their 12th level in the 2021 session are also eligible to apply. Students who have passed their 12th standard in 2018 or earlier and those who participate in the 2022 examination or later are not eligible for JEE Main 2021.

Qualification for each subject

For B.E/B.Tech, candidates at the 12th level should have passed at least five subjects: Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects along with Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or any other technical/ vocational as optional subjects.    

For B.Arch, candidates must pass Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects at the intermediate level.

For B.Plan, the candidate with Mathematics as a required subject should have passed the 12th standard. 

Diploma: Students holding a diploma are also eligible for an application. Such candidates are only eligible for IIT entry.

State of eligibility

At the time of admission, students will be asked to fill out the State Code of Eligibility. Students will have to pick the state eligibility code from which they have completed their 12th level examination. 

The state eligibility code would not depend on the applicant's home or place of residence.

The State Code of Eligibility shall be defined for Indian nationals passing the 12th level from an institution located abroad, on the basis of the permanent address of India given on the passport.

Correction procedure JEE Main 2021

After the application process closes, the image correction facility will begin. When applying for JEE Main 2021, students will be able to correct the photos uploaded incorrectly. The image correction process will commence in December 2020 (for the February session). 

In addition to picture correction, students would be able to make corrections in the application form in different descriptions. 

Candidates will be equipped with a one-time facility to correct the information entered in the document. In order to render the JEE key application correction, students will have to pay additional fees. The correction of the information will take place from 19th to 21st January 2021 (for the February session).

Exam pattern 

Mode of exam: JEE Main 2021 will be held via the online CBT mode. The JEE Main Paper II (B.Arch) drawing test will be held in pen and paper format. 

Time Duration: To complete the paper, 3 hours will be issued. In the case of a 40 percent disabled PWD applicant, an additional 1 hour will be given to complete the paper.

Medium of the paper:  Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English and Gujarati will be the options to choose from. For B.E/ B.Tech course, JEE Main Paper – I will be conducted. And for B.Arch & B.Plan admission, JEE Main Paper – 2 and JEE Main paper – 3 will take place.

Number of Questions: The total number of questions in JEE Main Paper -1 (B.E/ B.Tech) are 90; in JEE Main Paper -2 (B.Arch) are 82 and in JEE Main Paper -3 (B.Plan) are 105.

Question type: The questions in the paper will be objective in nature. There will also be questions in which responses are to be rendered in numerical values, as per the latest adjustments in the JEE Key pattern. 

Total marks: JEE Key Paper-1 will have a total of 300 marks (B.E/ B.Tech). JEE Key Paper -2 and 3 for B.Arch/B.Plan will be 400 marks in total. In JEE Key Paper 2, the drawing test will be subjective.

Marking Pattern: For each correct solution, 4 marks will be allotted. For every incorrect response, 1 mark will get deducted.

JEE Main 2021 Syllabus

Online students can review the JEE Key Syllabus from the website. The syllabus is essentially prescribed from the CBSE pattern topics of the 11th & 12th level. The JEE Key Paper-I (B.E/B.Tech) will have questions on different subjects in the fields of physics, chemistry and mathematics. The questions for the JEE Key Paper-II (B.Arch) will be from subjects in Aptitude, Mathematics and Drawing section. 

Section Wise syllabus

Physics

Physics and measurement, Laws of motion, Rotational motion, Thermodynamics, Electronic devices, Oscillations and waves, Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents, Current electricity, Optics, Work, energy and power, Electrostatics, Kinetic theory of gases, Kinematics, Gravitation, Properties of solids and liquids, etc.

Mathematics

Sets, Relations and functions, Integral calculus, Matrices and determinants, Complex numbers and quadratic equations, Mathematical induction, Sequences and series, Binomial theorem and its simple applications, Statistics and probability, Trigonometry, Vector algebra, Permutations and combinations, Mathematical reasoning, etc.

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry: Some basic concepts in chemistry, Equilibrium, Atomic structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Chemical kinetics, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, States of matter, etc.

Organic Chemistry: Purification and characterization of organic compounds, Chemistry in everyday life, Organic compounds containing halogens, Organic compounds containing nitrogen, Some basic principles of organic chemistry, etc.

Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties, Hydrogen, D – and f – block elements, Environmental chemistry, Block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals), Block elements group 13 to group 18 elements, etc.

JEE Mains Paper I & II (B.Arch/ B.Plan) Syllabus

Part I: Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings, Materials, Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal), Visualizing, etc.

Part II: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast, subtraction, Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms, rotation, etc.

Some preparation tips for candidates

• Right strategy: Before starting the preparation, make sure you have the right strategy in place. Know the exam pattern perfectly and build your focus. Understand the syllabus, the marking scheme, negative marking and other small things that can cost you big. 
• Understand concepts well: One of the key tips to crack the JEE Main 2021 exam is to understand the concepts well. Candidates have to note that at the time of the entrance test if they have clear control over the concepts, they would be able to apply them well. Conceptual based learning is one of the most important parts to excel. 
• Notes to help at the end moment: Make flashcards and notes for ease. One can easily go through these short notes and flash notes and review the formula and other relevant points they have previously noted. This will help in the last moments. 
• Solve the sample papers: Solving the sample papers and the problem papers is one of the primary JEE Main 2021 prep tips. The purpose of solving the previous year JEE Main question paper is to enable the candidates to understand the extent of their preparation. In each subject, candidates will be able to figure out how much they take in solving each question, and whether or not they are able to manage their time adequately.
• Give ample mock tests: Taking the mock test at a time when the real exam takes place is also a part of the key tips for JEE prep. You should plan mock tests between 9-12 am and 2-5 pm when the actual exam takes place. This will make the applicants happy on the day of the JEE Main Entrance Test as they are able to acclimatize themselves and will not face any difficulties on the day of the actual exam by taking the exam regularly at that specific time.
• Health is wealth: Take care of your health. Don't strain yourself too much. A candidate must eat nutritious food and stay hydrated as a part of the JEE Main 2021 preparation tips. Drink a lot of water and keep yourself hydrated. Candidates have to note that their task is to boost their long-term memory. Candidates should also seek meditation.

All the best!

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