What is JEE MAIN? FULL DETAILS

What is JEE MAIN?




(About JEEMain) – 2020


The JEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted twice before admissions in the next academic session. The students will have 

following benefits of the new pattern:

This will give one more opportunity to the students to improve their scores in examination if they fail to 

give their best in first attempt without wasting their whole academic year.



JEE (Main) April – 2020



Mode of Examination

JEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted in the following modes: 


a) B.E. /B. Tech. in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only. 



b) B. Arch: Mathematics- Part I and Aptitude Test-Part II in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and 

Drawing Test –Part III in “Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 

size.



c) B. Planning: Mathematics- Part I, Aptitude Test-Part II and Planning Based Questions-Part III in 

“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.

Choice of Medium of Question Papers

The medium of Question Paper shall be in English, Hindi and Gujarati.

The option of question paper language should be exercised while filling up the Application Form and it cannot be 

changed at a later stage.

Please note that for correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as



Infirst attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and to know their 

mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time.


This will reduce chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.


If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control, then he/she won’t have to wait for one 

full year.


 The student’s best of the two NTA scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.

The first JEE (Main) – 2020 was held in January 2020 whereas the second will be held in April, 2020. 

Mode of Examination

JEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted in the following modes: 



a) B.E. /B. Tech. in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only. 


b) B. Arch: Mathematics- Part I and Aptitude Test-Part II in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and 

Drawing Test –Part III in “Pen & Paper Based” (offline) mode to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 

size.



c) B. Planning: Mathematics- Part I, Aptitude Test-Part II and Planning Based Questions-Part III in 

“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.

Choice of Medium of Question Papers

The medium of Question Paper shall be in English, Hindi and Gujarati.

The option of question paper language should be exercised while filling up the Application Form and it cannot be 

changed at a later stage.

Please note that for correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken 




BE/ BTECH course

Mathematics,

Physics &

Chemistry

Objective Type - Multiple Choice 

Questions (MCQs) & Questions for 

which answer is a numerical value, 

with equal weightage to 

Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry


List of Qualifying Examinations (QE)

i. The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized central/ State Board, such as Central 

Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; 

etc. 

ii. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.

iii. Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.

iv. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum 

of five subjects.

v. Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or in any foreign country recognized as equivalent to 

the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

vi. Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination. 

vii. A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 year duration.

viii. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. 

ix. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma,


B.E./B. Tech.“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only to be attempted on Computer. Syllabus available on NTA’s 



EXAMINATION PATTERN

Marks

Mathematics (20+5*)  mark100

Physics (20+5*)  mark 100

Chemistry (20+5*) mark 100

Total  question 75 total mark300


Step-1: Candidate has to login with the Application Number of the January 2020 examination and its 

created Password/date of birth. 

 The details of the Candidate’s name, Mother’s name, Father’s name, Category, PwD status, 

Gender, Date of birth, State code of eligibility will appear as earlier filled up by the candidate for 

JEE (Main) January 2020. Since these details are recorded in NTA score card of the January 2020

examination, any further correction is not allowed at this stage. Correction in particulars, if any 

will be permitted during 08.03.2020 to 12.03.2020 only

Step-2: Complete the Application Form by providing

 choice of course(s) (B.E./B.Tech or B Arch / B. Planning or both), 

question paper medium, 

choice of four centre cities,

medium of Instructions/Study-Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 

11th/12th/equivalent

 education details of Class 12/equivalent 


: like type of school and Roll No and Year of 

Passing/Appearing,



 Upload 12th class/ equivalent Admit card/ Mark sheet/ Certificate (size 50kb to 500kb).


B.E./B.Tech “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only



Compilation and display of Result of B.Arch and B.Planning

a) Compilation and display of Result for January 2020:

 Since, JEE (Main) January -2020 B.Arch and B.Planning was conducted in multi-shifts, the raw marks 

obtained by all the candidates who appeared have been converted into NTA score and declared on 23rd

January, 2020. 


This comprises of four NTA scores for each of the three parts (Mathematics, Aptitude Test, 

Drawing Test or Planning Based Test) and total in B.Arch/ B.Planning of JEE(Main) January -2020.

b) Compilation and display of Result for April session:

(i) Similarly, JEE (Main)April- 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning will be conducted in two or more shifts, the 

NTA scores obtained by all the candidates who appeared in April 2020 as well as for the January 2020

will be merged for compilation of result and preparation of overall Merit List / Ranking. Those 

appeared in both the attempts; their best of the two NTA scores will be considered for further 

processing.

(ii) In case of a tie, i.e. when two or more candidates obtain equal Total Scores in JEE(Main)-2020, inter-

se merit of such candidates shall be determined in following order:

Rank list for admission to B.Arch. /B.Planning (in institutions other than IITs):

- Candidates obtaining higher score in Mathematics, followed by

- Candidates obtaining higher scores in Aptitude Test in B.Arch / B.Planning, followed by 

-Candidates obtaining higher scores in Drawing Test in B.Arch / Candidates obtaining 

higher scores in Planning based question in B.Planning, followed by

-Candidates with less proportion of negative responses, followed by

- Candidates older in age

- If the resolution is not possible after this criterion, candidates will be given the same rank.

(iii) The Total NTA scores of both the attempts and rank of B.Arch and B.Planning of JEE (Main)–2020 for 

all candidates who appeared in first attempt as well as in second will be declared by 15th May, 2020. 

This shall comprise the NTA scores obtained by the candidate in first attempt as well as in second 

attempt along with All India rank and All India category rank,




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Required Criteria based on Class 12th / Equivalent qualifying Examination



    B.E/B.TECH   course


Passed qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with 

one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject.





STATE CITY- CITY   -CODE

ARUNACHAL PRADESH ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN   AL01

ASSAM DIBRUGARH  AM01

ASSAM GUWAHATI     AM02

ASSAM JORHAT     AM03

ASSAM SILCHAR (ASSAM) AM04

ASSAM TEZPUR AM05

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR PORT BLAIR AN01

ANDHRA PRADESH ANANTAPUR AP01

ANDHRA PRADESH BHIMAVARAM AP03

ANDHRA PRADESH CHIRALA AP04

ANDHRA PRADESH CHITTOOR AP05

ANDHRA PRADESH ELURU AP06

ANDHRA PRADESH GUNTUR AP07

ANDHRA PRADESH KADAPA AP08

ANDHRA PRADESH KAKINADA AP09

ANDHRA PRADESH KURNOOL AP10

ANDHRA PRADESH NELLORE AP11

ANDHRA PRADESH ONGOLE AP12

ANDHRA PRADESH RAJAHMUNDRY AP13

ANDHRA PRADESH SRIKAKULAM AP14

ANDHRA PRADESH TIRUPATHI AP16

ANDHRA PRADESH VIJAYAWADA AP17

ANDHRA PRADESH VISAKHAPATNAM AP18

ANDHRA PRADESH VIZIANAGARAM AP19

ANDHRA PRADESH NARASARAOPET AP20

ANDHRA PRADESH PRODDATUR AP21

ANDHRA PRADESH SURAMPALEM AP23

BIHAR BHAGALPUR BR02

BIHAR DARBHANGA BR04

BIHAR GAYA BR05

BIHAR MUZAFFARPUR BR06

BIHAR PATNA BR07

BIHAR PURNEA BR08

BIHAR ARRAH BR09

CHHATTISGARH BHILAI NAGAR/DURG CG01

CHHATTISGARH BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH) CG02

CHHATTISGARH RAIPUR 



CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH/MOHALI code= CH01

DAMAN & DIU DAMAN DD01

DAMAN & DIU DIU DD02

DELHI DELHI/NEW DELHI DL01

DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI DN01

GUJARAT AHMEDABAD/GANDHINAGAR GJ01

GUJARAT ANAND GJ02

GUJARAT BHAVNAGAR GJ03

GUJARAT JAMNAGAR GJ06

GUJARAT JUNAGADH GJ07

GUJARAT MEHSANA GJ08

GUJARAT RAJKOT GJ10

GUJARAT SURAT GJ11

GUJARAT VADODARA GJ12

GUJARAT VALSAD/VAPI GJ13

GUJARAT HIMATNAGAR GJ14

GOA PANAJI/MADGAON GO01

HIMACHAL PRADESH BILASPUR (HIMACHAL PRADESH) HP01

HIMACHAL PRADESH HAMIRPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH) HP03

HIMACHAL PRADESH KANGRA/PALAMPUR HP04

HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA HP06

HIMACHAL PRADESH SOLAN HP07

HIMACHAL PRADESH MANDI HP08

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNA HP09

HIMACHAL PRADESH KULLU HP10

HARYANA AMBALA HR01

HARYANA FARIDABAD HR03

HARYANA GURUGRAM HR04

HARYANA HISSAR HR05

HARYANA KARNAL HR06

HARYANA KURUKSHETRA HR07

HARYANA PANIPAT HR08

HARYANA SONIPAT HR09

HARYANA YAMUNA NAGAR HR10

JHARKHAND BOKARO STEEL CITY JH01

JHARKHAND DHANBAD JH02

JHARKHAND JAMSHEDPUR JH03

JHARKHAND RANCHI JH04

JHARKHAND HAZARIBAGH JH05

JAMMU AND KASHMIR BARAMULLA JK01

JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU JK02

JAMMU AND KASHMIR SAMBA JK03

JAMMU AND KASHMIR SRINAGAR (J & K) JK04

KARNATAKA BELAGAVI(BELGAUM) KK02

KARNATAKA BELLARY KK03

KARNATAKA BENGALURU 


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