JEE Main 2025 exam date will not be changed in case of clash with other exams; NTA answers FAQs

Question

Answer

Choice of exam cities?

The choice of exam cities will be displayed based on the permanent and present address filled during registration. Candidates abroad can choose cities in nearby countries or any city in India.

Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory?

Aadhaar authentication is optional, but candidates are advised to update it with recent details for verification.

Use of scribe?

Candidates must fill out details in the certificate of undertaking (Appendix IV and VI). Roll number, centre name, district, and state should be left blank for filling at the exam centre.

What will be the medium of JEE Main 2025 exam?

The exam will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Is a category certificate required during registration?

No, only the category certificate number, date of issue, and issuing authority need to be filled in the application form.

Are documents required to be sent to NTA by post, fax, or hand?

No

Can candidates apply for Session 2 without applying for Session 1?

Yes

Can NTA manually allot a JEE Main 2025 centre?

No

What if JEE Main 2025 clashes with other exams?

NTA will not change the allotted exam date in case of a clash with other national or state-level exams.

Can candidates select the exam date and slot?

No, the exam date and slot are allotted randomly by the computer.

Is it okay to upload a blue signature instead of black?

Yes

Can the JEE Main 2025 application be cancelled?

No, once submitted, applications cannot be cancelled or withdrawn.

Who to contact if the admit card is not received?

Candidates can call NTA Helpline numbers: 011 40759000 or 011 69227700 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

Can the exam centre be changed after the roll number is allotted?

No, the exam city cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Can a candidate leave early after finishing the test?

No, candidates must stay until the test concludes.

Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2025?

Yes

What is the exam duration for candidates appearing for both BArch and BPlanning?

The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Do candidates need to select five or six subjects in Class 12?

Candidates must select five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

Can minors use their parents' or siblings' category certificate?

No

What should candidates giving improvement exams select: passed or appearing?

Such candidates should select 'passed'.

What pin code should foreign candidates (OCI/PIO) use?

They should use 000000 in the pin code field.

Does the application fee include the common service charge?

No, candidates must pay the common service charge separately.

How can candidates pay the application fee?

Through debit/credit/UPI cards using SBI, Canara, HDFC, ICICI online gateways, or net banking.

What if a fee payment fails during the transaction?

Candidates must pay the fee again and download the confirmation page. Refunds for failed transactions will be processed after the JEE Main 2025 result is declared.