NTA releases FAQs for JEE Main 2025, addresses student queries: Check important details here

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Doubts Answered How to register for JEE (Main)? Detailed instructions for online registration are in the Information Bulletin on the NTA website under “Important Information at Glance.” How are exam cities chosen? Candidates can select four cities based on their permanent and current address. Foreign candidates can choose centers nearby or within India. Final allotment is at NTA’s discretion. Is Aadhaar authentication mandatory? No, it’s optional, but candidates should update their Aadhaar details for ID verification at exam centers. What documents do PwBD/PwD candidates need? They must follow RPwD Act, 2016, and relevant government guidelines. Refer to NTA notices for details. How to avail of a scribe facility? Read Chapter 4 of the Information Bulletin and fill out forms as per Appendix IV and VI. Details like roll number and center name are to be completed at the exam center. What languages are available for the exam? The exam is conducted in English, Hindi, and regional languages like Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, and others listed in the NEP. Is a category certificate required during registration? No need to upload the certificate. Just provide the certificate number, issue date, and authority details. Submit the certificate during document verification. When will the exam be conducted? Session 1: January 22-31, 2025. Session 2: April 1-8, 2025. Should candidates send documents to NTA? No. Candidates must not send documents via post, email, or by hand. Can candidates apply for Session 2 if they missed Session 1? Yes, they can apply when the portal opens for Session 2. Can NTA manually allot exam centers? No. What if the exam date clashes with another exam? NTA will not change the exam date in case of clashes. Can candidates choose the exam date or slot? No, the date and slot are computer-allocated randomly. Is it okay to upload a blue signature instead of black? Yes, it’s acceptable. Can application details be corrected later? A one-time correction window is provided for selected fields. Can the application be canceled? No, once submitted, it cannot be canceled or withdrawn. What if a candidate doesn’t receive the admit card? Download it from the NTA website. For issues, contact the helpline or email. Can the exam center be changed after allocation? No. What to bring to the exam center? Refer to Para 5.4 of the Information Bulletin. Can candidates leave early after finishing the test? No, candidates must stay until the test concludes. How many question papers are there? Refer to Para 2.4 of the Information Bulletin. Is there negative marking? Yes, for both MCQs and numerical value questions. Exam duration for B.Arch and B.Planning? The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Where to find exam shift and timing details? These are in the Information Bulletin under “Important Information at a Glance.” How many 12th-grade subjects should be selected? Five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, are mandatory. Can minors use their family’s category certificate? No, they must provide their own certificate. What option to select for re-appearing candidates? Select “Passed.” What is the minimum eligibility for JEE? Refer to Chapter 3 of the Information Bulletin. What is the exam pattern? See Para 2.4 of Chapter 2 in the Information Bulletin. What is the state code of eligibility? Check Para 3.4 of the Information Bulletin. What pin code should foreign candidates enter? Use 000000. Does the application fee include service charges? No, service charges are extra. How to pay the application fee? Use debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking via SBI, Canara, HDFC, or ICICI gateways. What if the fee payment fails? Reattempt payment and download the confirmation page. Refunds for failed transactions will be processed after results are declared. What is the official website, helpline number, and email for JEE (Main)? The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in, the helpline number is 011-40759000, and the email ID is jeemain@nta.ac.in.