How to apply for JEE Main and what documents are required

This time is very important for lakhs of students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination i.e. JEE Main 2027, which is one of the most prestigious and difficult engineering entrance examinations in the country. National Testing Agency (NTA) is fully expected to launch the official notification and online application process for this year’s exam soon. Students who are dreaming of getting admission in BE or B.Tech course in the top technical institutes of the country like NITs, Triple ITs (IIITs) and other centrally funded technical institutes, should be fully aware of every small and big information related to the application. Many times students make small mistakes while filling the form, due to which later they have to face huge problems in their admit card or counseling process. Let us know how to apply for JEE Main 2027, what are the required documents and what are the 10 important things to keep in mind.

If you are going to appear for the JEE Main exam for the first time, you will have to register online by visiting the official website of NTA, jeemain.nta.nic.in. It is mandatory to follow the following steps to complete the application process:

• First Step (Registration): First of all, go to the official website and click on the ‘New Registration’ link. Here enter your basic information like name, parents name, date of birth, email id and mobile number. Upon successful registration, you will receive system generated application number and password on your phone and email.

• Second Step (Application Form): Login to the portal with the help of the received credentials and fill all the required information carefully like your educational qualification, exam city choice and medium (Hindi, English or regional language).

• Third Step (Document Upload): Upload all your required documents, scanned photo and signature as per the prescribed format and size.

• Fourth Step (Fee Payment): Pay the examination fee through online mode (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI) as per your category. After successful payment, download your confirmation page and keep its printout safe.

To avoid any kind of technical interruption or data mismatch while filling the online application form, students should have the following documents ready in digital format:

• 10th and 12th class marksheet and passing certificate (for roll number and school details).

• Valid identity card like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport or School Identity Card.

• Recent passport size color photograph (clear face with white background and ears).

• Signature of the candidate (done with black or blue pen on white paper).

• If applicable, Category Certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) issued by the competent authority.

• Disability certificate for PwD category students.

Always keep in mind these 10 things suggested by NTA to perform well in the exam and make the application process flawless:

1. Eligibility Check: Before applying make sure that you have passed 12th class or equivalent examination with subjects like Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biology or are appearing this year.

2. Same application: Each student has to fill only one application form. If you fill more than one form, your candidature may be canceled and legal action may also be taken.

3. Correct email and mobile number: At the time of registration, provide your own or parent’s active mobile number and email ID, because all important alerts of NTA are sent on this.

4. Correctness of photograph and signature: The photograph and signature to be uploaded should be absolutely clear. Uploading blurry or old photographs may result in form rejection.

5. Selection of cities: Choose the four cities nearest to your residence for the examination center very thoughtfully.

6. Correction Window: If there is any mistake in any detail after filling the form, correct it during the limited time correction window given by NTA.

7. Fee Payment Receipt: If the confirmation page is not generated after fee deduction, check the bank account status and contact the helpdesk immediately if necessary.

8. Syllabus Information: Before starting preparation for the exam, keep a printout of the latest syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Maths and make NCERT books your base.

9. Mock Test Practice: Practice mock tests regularly available on the National Test Abhyas (NTA Abhyas) app or the official website to get accustomed to the online pattern of the exam.

10. Time Management: Prepare a time management strategy now to solve the questions in the examination hall so that any kind of mental stress can be avoided on the day of the main examination.