JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings Shift Wise for April Session Released - NTA Update

JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings Shift Wise for April Session Released - NTA Update

Samridhi MishraUpdated on 01 Apr 2025, 04:33 PM IST

JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings - The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2025 session 2 shift timings. The JEE Mains shift timings along with the exam date has been announced on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Since the JEE Mains exam is a time-based paper, it is important candidates must be aware of the shift timings for JEE 2025 and adhere to the same. Moreover, JEE Main 2025 exam is being conducted in online mode at test centres. This means that some time is also allotted for frisking and for settling on the seats. The detailed schedule right from the JEE Mains reporting time till the end time is updated on this page. NTA will conduct the JEE Main April session exam on April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9, 2025.

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  • Visit the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
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  • Proceeds to fee payment
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  2. JEE Mains 2025 Exam Reporting Timings
  3. JEE Mains Exam 2025 - Highlights
JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings Shift Wise for April Session Released - NTA Update
JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings for April Session

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main session 2 exam must stay updated with the JEE Mains 2025 shift timings. No candidates will be allowed to enter the JEE Main exam centre after the reporting time. It is important to note that the JEE Mains exam duration differs for certain papers. Check this page for the detailed JEE Main shift timings paper-wise.

JEE Mains 2025 Shift Timings

The National Testing Agency holds the JEE Mains exam in two shifts. Students must note that the JEE Main exam duration differs for papers 1 and 2. If a candidate appears for both JEE Main paper 2 A&B then the exam duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2025 shift timings paper-wise from the following tables.

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JEE Main 2025 Paper 1 Shift Timings

Session

Timings

Shift 1

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Shift 2

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 Shift Timings

Session

Timings

Shift 1

  • For either paper 2A or 2B: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • For both paper 2A & B: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Shift 2

  • For either paper 2A or 2B: 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • For both paper 2A & B: 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

JEE Mains 2025 Exam Reporting Timings

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains 2025 exam in two shifts. The JEE Main exam duration is 3 hours for a single paper, Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech.) Or Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Or Paper 2B (B.Planning). In case a candidate appears for both papers 2A and 2B, then he/she will get 3 hours 30 minutes to complete the exam. Irrespective of the duration the reporting time for both papers 1 and 2 remains the same. The JEE Main reporting time is different for each shift of the JEE Mains exam. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2025 reporting time shift-wise from the following tables.

JEE Main 2025 shift 1 reporting time

Session

Timings

Reporting time

7:00 AM

Candidates can log in to read the instructions

8:50 AM

Exam starts

9:00 AM

Exam ends

12:00 PM

JEE Main 2025 shift 2 reporting time

Session

Timings

Reporting time

1:00 PM

Candidates can log in to read the instructions

2:50 PM

Exam starts

3:00 PM

Exam ends

6:00 PM

JEE Mains Exam 2025 - Highlights

  • PwD/PwBD candidates will be given a compensatory time of 20 minutes for every one hour of the examination.

  • After the completion of the examination duration, the test will terminate automatically.

  • Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall 2 hours before the scheduled start of the exam.

  • Candidates can log in and start reading the instructions 10 minutes before the start of the examination.

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Hello,

JEE has two exams:

  1. JEE Main : for NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.
  2. JEE Advanced: For IITs

The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:

  • For NITs, aim for 150+ marks in JEE Main.
  • For IITs, aim for 50-60% marks in JEE Advanced.
  • Focus on concepts, practice, and take mock tests for best results.

Go through the link for more details:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff

I hope this answer helps you, All the best!



Heya,

Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.

Hope it helps!!!

Hello,

Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.


if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.

For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.

Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.

Hello Tanishka,

Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.

Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.

All the best for your exams!

Hello Swati

Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025