JEE Main 2025 April 2 Exam LIVE: BTech session 2 exams from today; updates on admit card, dress code, timing
JEE Main 2025 session 2 shift 1 exam is scheduled from 9 am to 12 pm. Updates on admit card, exam timings, dress code, analysis, paper pattern, result, cut-offs, and more.
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Try NowVikas Kumar Pandit | April 2, 2025 | 08:12 AM IST
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2 from today, April 2. The JEE Main session 2 exams will be conducted on April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. On the first day, the exam will be held in two shifts—shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
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The testing agency has issued the JEE Main admit card 2025 for exams conducted on April 2, 3, and 4. Engineering aspirants can download their JEE Main 2025 admit card session 2 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will have to enter their application number and password to log in and download the JEE Main session 2 admit card 2025. The JEE Main admit card 2025 for the remaining exam will be available soon on the official website.
The NTA JEE Main 2025 admit card will include details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, exam date, time, venue, reporting time, exam day guidelines, and photograph with signature. Candidates appearing for the exam should carry their JEE Mains admit card along with a passport-size photograph, any government-authorised photo IDs.
JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam timings
The JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam timings are provided in the table below.
Date |
Paper |
Shift |
April 2, 3, 4, 7, 2025 |
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
First shift (9 AM to 12 Noon) and Second Shift (3 ΡΜ to 6 ΡΜ) |
April 8, 2025 |
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
Second Shift (3 PM to 6 ΡΜ) |
April 9, 2025 |
Paper 2A (BArch), Paper 2B (BPlanning)
|
First shift (9 AM to 12 noon)
|
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April 2, 2025 | 08:12 AM IST
NTA to conduct day 1 of JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam today
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main April 2 shift 1 and shift 2 exams for BE, BTech (paper 1) today.
April 2, 2025 | 07:40 AM IST
JEE Main Admit Card 2025: Websites to download
JEE Main admit card 2025 can be downloaded through the following websites:
- nta.ac.in
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- examinationservices.nic.in
April 2, 2025 | 07:36 AM IST
JEE Main dress code for male candidates
As per JEE Main 2025 guidelines, shoes, footwear with thick soles, and garments with large buttons are not allowed. Candidates should also avoid caps, scarves, and metallic items. They should wear lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for the season.
April 2, 2025 | 07:32 AM IST
Are jeans with pockets allowed in JEE Mains?
Yes. Candidates can wear lightweight and comfortable clothing to ensure ease while writing the exam.
April 2, 2025 | 07:28 AM IST
Which dress is allowed in JEE Mains 2025?
NTA has not issued any specific guidelines for the JEE Main 2025 session 2 dress code. However, students are advised to wear simple clothing and avoid caps, scarves, accessories, electronic devices, or any other metallic items.
April 2, 2025 | 07:24 AM IST
JEE Mains 2025: Marks vs percentile
Engineering aspirants can check the expected marks vs percentile for JEE Mains 2025 from the table below.
Marks Out of 300 |
Percentile |
290- 280 |
99.99908943 - 99.99745041 |
280 - 250 |
99.99745041 - 99.96976913 |
250 - 240 |
99.96976913 - 99.94664069 |
240 - 230 |
99.94664069 - 99.91595453 |
230 - 220 |
99.91595453 - 99.86623749 |
220 - 210 |
99.86623749 - 99.80777899 |
210 - 200 |
99.80777899 - 99.73129123 |
200 - 190 |
99.73129123 - 99.62402626 |
190 - 180 |
99.62402626 - 99.48033855 |
180 - 170 |
99.48033855 - 99.2955842 |
170 - 160 |
99.2955842 - 99.06985426 |
160 - 150 |
99.06985426 - 98.77819917 |
150 - 140 |
98.77819917 - 98.40768884 |
140 - 130 |
98.40768884 - 97.94047614 |
130 - 120 |
97.94047614 - 97.35425213 |
120 - 110 |
97.35425213 - 96.60949814 |
110 - 100 |
96.60949814 - 95.64338495 |
100 - 90 |
95.64338495 - 94.39636137 |
90 - 80 |
94.39636137 - 92.76234617 |
80 - 70 |
92.76234617 - 90.4109851 |
70 - 60 |
90.4109851 - 87.06073037 |
60 - 50 |
87.06073037 - 81.57582987 |
50 - 40 |
81.57582987 - 73.08140938 |
40 - 30 |
73.08140938 - 59.84001311 |
30 - 20 |
59.84001311 - 40.3469266 |
20 - 10 |
40.3469266 - 20.95045141 |
10 - 0 |
20.95045141 - 6.599800585 |
April 2, 2025 | 07:19 AM IST
JEE Mains 2025 admit card release date
NTA has issued the JEE mains 2025 admit card for exams scheduled to be held on April 2, 3, and 4. The JEE Main admit card 2025 for the remaining exam will be available soon on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
April 2, 2025 | 07:17 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams begins from today
The JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam will be conducted from today. The exam will be held on April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Today, the exam will be held in two shifts—shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
April 1, 2025 | 10:47 PM IST
JEE Main exam timings 2025
Day 1 of the JEE Main 2025 session 2 will be conducted in two shifts on April 2. Shift 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 noon while shift 2 will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.
April 1, 2025 | 10:22 PM IST
Will there be negative marking in JEE Main 2025?
Yes, there will be negative marking in JEE Main 2025 session 2. Accordingly, one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response submitted by the candidate in the entrance exam.
April 1, 2025 | 09:47 PM IST
JEE Main Cut-off 2025: Last 3 years' cut-offs
Last three years’ category-wise JEE Main cut-off are given in the table below.
Category |
JEE Main 2024 cut-off percentile |
JEE Main 2023 cut-off percentile |
JEE Main 2022 cut-off |
|
Min PS Tot |
Max PS Tot |
|||
General |
93.2362181 |
90.7788642 |
88.4121383 |
100 |
UR-PwD |
0.0018700 |
|
0.0031029 |
88.3784882 |
EWS |
81.3266412 |
75.6229025 |
63.1114141 |
88.4037478 |
OBC |
79.6757881 |
73.6114227 |
67.0090397 |
88.4081747 |
SC |
60.0923182 |
51.9776027 |
43.0820954 |
88.4037478 |
ST |
46.6975840 |
37.2348772 |
26.7771328 |
88.4072779 |
April 1, 2025 | 09:02 PM IST
What is not allowed in JEE Main 2025?
Examinees are not allowed to carry instruments, geometry or pencil box, handbag, purse, any kind of paper, stationery, textual material (printed or written material), ratables and water (loose or packed), mobile phone, earphone, microphone, pager, calculator, DocuPen, slide rules, log tables, camera, tape recorder, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets or devices.
April 1, 2025 | 08:31 PM IST
JEE Main 2025: Early reporting for non-Aadhaar candidates
For JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams starting tomorrow, candidates who did not register through Aadhaar Card are required to report early at the examination centre to gert their biometrics recorded, as per NTA.
April 1, 2025 | 08:10 PM IST
JEE Main dress code for female 2025
As per JEE Main dress code 2025 for female candidates, scarves, duppattas, metallic accessories are not allowed. Girls should avoid wearing ornaments or jewellery such as bracelets, earrings, and rings.
April 1, 2025 | 07:39 PM IST
JEE Main Exam Date 2025: Session 2 dates
The second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 will be conducted from April 2 to 9.
April 1, 2025 | 06:41 PM IST
Admit Card of JEE Main 2025 Session 2: Things to note
Once the admit card of JEE Main 2025 session 2 is out, check the following details:
- Date of examination
- Shift and timings of exam
- Exam venue
- Reporting time at centre
- Gate closing time at centre
April 1, 2025 | 06:07 PM IST
JEE Main Session 2 2025: BTech ECE cut-offs for female
Through JEE Main 2025 scores, IITs and NITs will admit female candidates to their BTech programmes. The JEE Main cut-off for BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) went up last year for female candidates in the top National Institutes of Technology including NIT Tirchurappalli, NIT Surathkal, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Warangal.
Read More: JEE Main 2025: BTech ECE cut-offs for female candidates go up at top NITs
April 1, 2025 | 05:32 PM IST
JEE Main 2025 April session: Mistakes to avoid
Students appearing for JEE Main 2025 session 2 starting April 2 are advised to carry their JEE Main admit card 2025, refrain from taking electronic devices to the exam hall, follow JEE Main dress code 2025, reach examination centre in advance.
Read More: JEE Main 2025: 2nd attempt? Mistakes to avoid, tips to improve score, percentile
April 1, 2025 | 04:59 PM IST
JEE Main previous year question papers on old website
JEE Main previous year question papers will help students understand the JEE Main exam pattern and help ace time management. Steps to download JEE Main PYQ are as follows:
- Go to the old website, jeemain.nta.ac.in
- Click on the download or archive tab
- Now, click on JEE Main PYQ 2024
- A PDF will be displayed
- Download the PDF and save it
April 1, 2025 | 04:35 PM IST
JEE Mains 2025: IIIT Delhi launches new BTech programme
The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi has launched a new BTech programme in computer science and economics. Students will be admitted to the new undergraduate programme through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2025.
Read More: IIIT Delhi launches BTech in computer science and economics; admission through JEE Main 2025
April 1, 2025 | 04:01 PM IST
JEE Main 2025: How to tackle negative marking?
JEE Main coaching experts recommend eliminating wrong options, avoiding guess-based answers, managing time wisely, and prioritising quality over quantity in the JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams to avoid losing marks due to negative marking.
Read More: JEE Main 2025 session 2 begins on April 2; how to tackle negative marking in exam?
April 1, 2025 | 03:48 PM IST
JEE Main 2025 Session 2: Expected rank vs percentile
Candidates, who will be appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2 being conducted from April 2 to 9, can check their marks out of 300 and rank vs percentile from the table given below.
The JEE Main 2025 expected rank vs percentile is given below.
Marks out of 300 |
Rank |
Percentile |
288- 294 |
20-11 |
99.99826992- 99.99890732 |
280-284 |
44-22 |
99.99617561 - 99.99790569 |
270-279 |
107-63 |
99.99034797 - 99.99417236 |
252- 268 |
522-106 |
99.95228621- 99.99016586 |
231-249 |
1385-546 |
99.87388626-99.95028296 |
215-230 |
2798-1421 |
99.74522293-99.87060821 |
202-214 |
4666-2862 |
99.57503767- 99.73930423 |
190-200 |
6664- 4830 |
99.39319714- 99.56019541 |
175-189 |
10746-7151 |
99.02150308 - 99.3487614 |
161-174 |
16163-11018 |
98.52824811-98.99673561 |
149-159 |
21145-16495 |
98.07460288-98.49801724 |
132-148 |
32826-22238 |
97.0109678-97.97507774 |
120-131 |
43174-33636 |
96.0687115-96.93721175 |
110-119 |
54293-44115 |
95.05625037-95.983027 |
102-109 |
65758-55269 |
94.01228357-94.96737888 |
95-101 |
76260-66999 |
93.05600452 -93.89928202 |
89-94 |
87219-78111 |
92.05811248 -92.88745828 |
79-88 |
109329-90144 |
90.0448455 -91.79177119 |
62-87 |
169542-92303 |
84.56203931-91.59517945 |
41-61 |
326517-173239 |
70.26839007-84.22540213 |
1-42 |
1025009-334080 |
66.6590786-69.5797271 |
April 1, 2025 | 03:37 PM IST
Is 180 out of 300 a good score in JEE Mains?
A candidate obtaining 180 score out of 300 in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2, can expect a rank between 6664 to 4830 with a percentile ranging from 99.393 to 99.56.
April 1, 2025 | 03:29 PM IST
Can we write "JEE Mains" in April?
Yes, students, who appeared for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 1 exams, can also appear for the JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams, which will be conducted from April 2 to 9.
April 1, 2025 | 03:28 PM IST
What are the shift dates for JEE Mains in April?
Recently, the National Testing Agency (NTA) revised the Joint Entrance Test (JEE) Mains 2025 session 2 exam dates due to clash with the Class 12 board exams. The agency will conduct the JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam on April 2,3,4, and 7 in dual shifts for Paper 1 (BE/BTech) while April 8 exam for the same paper will be conducted in a single shift.
April 1, 2025 | 03:09 PM IST
JEE Main dress code for male candidates
As per JEE Main 2025 guidelines, shoes, footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are not permitted. Candidates are also not allowed to wear cap or scarfs, or metallic items. Candidates should opt for lightweight, breathable clothing appropriate for the season.
April 1, 2025 | 03:00 PM IST
JEE mock test free
The NTA Abhyas app provides JEE Main mock test 2025. The JEE Mains mock test 2025 are available in multiple languages including English, and Hindi.
April 1, 2025 | 02:38 PM IST
JEE Mains 2025: How to calculate percentile
Candidates can use the following formula to calculate the JEE Mains percentile 2025.
(100 x Number of candidates from the session with a raw score equal to or less than T1 score) / Total number of candidates who appeared in the session
April 1, 2025 | 02:19 PM IST
70 marks in JEE Mains percentile
70 marks in JEE Mains is expected to be around 87.7 to 90.7 percentile, as per past trends and Careers 360's experts.
April 1, 2025 | 12:49 PM IST
JEE Mains 2025 reservation criteria
Candidates from specific categories will be eligible for admission as per the reservation criteria of JEE Main 2025.
Category |
Reservation |
Other Backward Classes who belong to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) |
27% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability |
5% |
April 1, 2025 | 11:30 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 Session 2: Method of determining merit
The JEE Main 2025 merit will be determined by converting the raw scores in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as the total score, into NTA scores. The overall merit will be prepared by merging the NTA scores from all shifts and days of the exam.
April 1, 2025 | 10:48 AM IST
JEE Main Admit Card 2025: Websites to download
JEE Main admit card 2025 can be downloaded through the following websites:
- nta.ac.in
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- examinationservices.nic.in
April 1, 2025 | 09:54 AM IST
jeemain.nta.nic.in 2025 Admit Card: Credentials required to download
The following credentials will be required to download the JEE Main admit card 2025:
- JEE Main 2025 application number
- Password created during registration
April 1, 2025 | 09:34 AM IST
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 2: Method of resolving ties
In case of a tie between candidates obtaining the same total NTA scores in JEE Main session 2 exam, the following tie-breaking criteria will be applied:
- NTA score in Mathematics, followed by;
- NTA score in Physics, followed by;
- NTA score in Chemistry, followed by;
- Candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects, followed by;
- Candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect to correct answers in Mathematics, followed by;
- Candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect to correct answers in Physics, followed by;
- Candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect to correct answers in Chemistry, followed by;
- If the tie still persists, candidates will be assigned the same rank.
April 1, 2025 | 09:11 AM IST
JEE Main 2025: Marks vs percentile
The JEE Main 2025 expected rank vs percentile is given below.
Marks out of 300 |
Rank |
Percentile |
288- 294 |
20-11 |
99.99826992- 99.99890732 |
280-284 |
44-22 |
99.99617561 - 99.99790569 |
270-279 |
107-63 |
99.99034797 - 99.99417236 |
252- 268 |
522-106 |
99.95228621- 99.99016586 |
231-249 |
1385-546 |
99.87388626-99.95028296 |
215-230 |
2798-1421 |
99.74522293-99.87060821 |
202-214 |
4666-2862 |
99.57503767- 99.73930423 |
190-200 |
6664- 4830 |
99.39319714- 99.56019541 |
175-189 |
10746-7151 |
99.02150308 - 99.3487614 |
161-174 |
16163-11018 |
98.52824811-98.99673561 |
149-159 |
21145-16495 |
98.07460288-98.49801724 |
132-148 |
32826-22238 |
97.0109678-97.97507774 |
120-131 |
43174-33636 |
96.0687115-96.93721175 |
110-119 |
54293-44115 |
95.05625037-95.983027 |
102-109 |
65758-55269 |
94.01228357-94.96737888 |
95-101 |
76260-66999 |
93.05600452 -93.89928202 |
89-94 |
87219-78111 |
92.05811248 -92.88745828 |
79-88 |
109329-90144 |
90.0448455 -91.79177119 |
62-87 |
169542-92303 |
84.56203931-91.59517945 |
41-61 |
326517-173239 |
70.26839007-84.22540213 |
1-42 |
1025009-334080 |
66.6590786-69.5797271 |
April 1, 2025 | 08:45 AM IST
JEE Main Exam 2025: Choice of medium of question papers
The JEE Main 2025 will be conducted in thirteen languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The details are provided below:
Language |
Examination Centres |
English |
All Examination Centres |
English and Hindi |
All Examination Centres in India |
English and Assamese |
Examination Centres in Assam |
English and Bengali |
Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English and Gujarati |
Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
English and Kannada |
Examination Centres in Karnataka |
English and Malayalam |
Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
English and Marathi |
Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
English and Odia |
Examination Centres in Odisha |
English and Punjabi |
Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
English and Tamil |
Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English and Telugu |
Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
English and Urdu |
All Examination Centres in India |
April 1, 2025 | 08:32 AM IST
What to do in case of a discrepancy in the JEE Main 2025 session 2 admit card?
Candidates should ensure that the QR code and barcode are visible on the JEE Main admit card 2025 while downloading it. If any discrepancies are found in the JEE Main 2025 session 2 admit card or the undertaking, they should immediately contact NTA at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.
April 1, 2025 | 08:16 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 Session 2: Exam date revised due to clash with Class 12 board exams?
No. NTA has not revised the JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam date despite its clash with Class 12 board exams. However, Candidates whose exam dates overlapped had the option to inform NTA via their registered email at jeemain@nta.ac.in by 5 pm on March 29, 2025. They were required to attach a copy of their Class 12 board exam admit card along with the JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam city intimation slip.
April 1, 2025 | 07:59 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 session 2 exam time
The JEE Main session 2 exam date 2025 is given in the table below.
Date |
Paper |
Shift |
April 2, 3, 4, 7, 2025 |
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
First shift (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 ΡΜ το 06:00 ΡΜ) |
April 8, 2025 |
Paper 1 (BE/BTech) |
Second Shift (03:00 PM to 06:00 ΡΜ) |
April 9, 2025 |
Paper 2A (BArch), Paper 2B (BPlanning)
|
First shift (09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
|
April 1, 2025 | 07:52 AM IST
How to download JEE Main 2025 admit card?
Here’s how to download the JEE Main 2025 admit card:
- Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for JEE Main session 2 admit card 2025.
- You will be directed to the admit card download page.
- Enter your JEE Main application number and password.
- Enter the captcha code as shown and submit.
- Your JEE Main hall ticket, including your photograph and signature, will be displayed on the screen.
- Check all the details carefully and download the admit card for future reference.
April 1, 2025 | 07:48 AM IST
JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card 2025: Credentials required
Candidates will have to use their login details, such as application number and password, to download their JEE main admit card 2025.
April 1, 2025 | 07:46 AM IST
JEE Main Admit Card 2025: Where to download?
Engineering aspirants can download their JEE Main 2025 admit card for session 2 exam by visiting the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
April 1, 2025 | 07:42 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 admit card out for session 2 exams?
Yes. NTA has issued the JEE Main admit card 2025 for session 2 exams scheduled to be held on April 2, 3, and 4. The JEE main admit card 2025 for the remaining exam dates will be available soon on the official website.
April 1, 2025 | 07:40 AM IST
JEE Main 2025 session 2 begins tomorrow
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2 exams from tomorrow, April 2, 2025. The JEE Main session 2 exams will be conducted on April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9.
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