The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the schedule of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2. The examination will be held in various cities of India and 15 international cities. Candidates who are appearing for the second session should note down the dates of the examination and shift timings.
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Schedule
| Date of Exam | Paper | Shift Timing |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 3, 4, 7, 2025 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | First Shift (09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)Second Shift (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM) |
| April 8, 2025 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | Second Shift (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM) |
| April 9, 2025 | Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning), and Paper 2A & 2B (B. Arch & B. Planning both) | First Shift (09:00 AM – 12:30 PM) |
Check JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates
What is JEE Main?
JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the NTA for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs in top Indian institutions such as:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)
Additionally, JEE Main serves as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Exam Pattern and Scoring
JEE Main is conducted in two papers:
- Paper 1 – For B.E./B. Tech programs (computer-based test).
- Paper 2 – For B. Arch (Partly computer-based and partly pen-paper mode) and B. Planning (computer-based test).
The test is in the form of multiple-choice and numerical-based questions. The marking is done on the normalized percentile system since the test is held in more than one shift.
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates should have passed or be appearing for Class 12 (or equivalent) examination.
- There is no age restriction; however, the candidates should meet the institute-specific age requirement.
- Mathematics and Physics are mandatory subjects for engineering students, whereas Architecture and Planning students need Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Official Websites for Latest Updates
- It is recommended to candidates that they should check the official websites of NTA (www.nta.ac.in) and JEE Main (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in) for latest notifications of admit card, results, and other latest updates.
Main Points
- JEE Main 2025 will be held in two sessions (January & April).
- Those candidates who will appear for both sessions, their higher score will be used for ranking.
- Scores of JEE Main are accepted by most of the private and state universities of India.
