JEE Main 2022 Exam - Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Scorecard, Cutoff

JEE Main 2022 - National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2022 4 times tentatively in February, March, April and May. The JEE Mains 2022 February application form will be released tentatively in December 2021 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates willing to appear in the NTA JEE Main exam will have to fill the application form before the last date.

NTA will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2022 in an online mode of 3 hours for both Paper 1 and 2. JEE Main 2022 paper 1 is conducted for admission to BE/BTech courses and JEE Mains 2022 paper 2 for admission to BArch and B.Planning courses. Class 12 students who passed the exam in Marcg 2021 and appearing for the 2022 board exams are eligible for NTA JEE Main exam. It is advised to check the JEE Main 2022 eligibility criteria before filling the application form. National Testing Agency will release separate NTA IIT JEE Main application forms for each session. Candidates will have to pay application fee for each session separately in order to appear in each session exam. 

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main admit card 2022 from jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main 2022 admit card must be carried at the exam centres along with other relevant documents for verification purposes. Students should prepare all topics of the JEE Main syllabus 2022 to get good marks. Candidates are also advised to make use of  JEE Main 2022 sample paper pdf with the solution for better exam preparation.

Candidates preparing for Joint Engineering Entrance Test must solve the JEE Main mock test 2022. Solving the mock tests helps in knowing JEE Main exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam. Read the article to get all details on IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2022.

The authorities will release the JEE Main 2022 answer key for each session on the official website. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the NTA JEE Main answer key 2022. Candidates will be able to check JEE Main 2022 results using their application number and date of birth. Students should keep JEE Main login details handy to download the results. 

Those shortlisted on the basis of JEE Main 2022 results will be eligible to participate in the JEE Main counselling process conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). A total of six counselling rounds are conducted by JoSAA.

JEE Main 2022 Highlights

NTA JEE Main 2022 - Key points

1. Number of sessions: NTA JEE Main 2022 will be held in 4 sessions - February, March, April, and May. Paper-I will be conducted in all four sessions but Paper (2A & 2B) will be held in February and May sessions only.
2. No of Attempts: The number of JEE Mains 2022 attempts is increased to 4 times per year.
3. Regional 13 languages: IIT JEE Main exam will be conducted in 13 regional languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
4. New Exam pattern: In JEE Mains exam, candidates will have a choice to answer 5 questions from 10 questions in section B which comprises numerical questions. The MCQs will be asked under section A of the JEE Main 2022.
5. Best of NTA JEE 2022 scores: To compute the All India Rank in the JEE Main exam, the best of the four NTA JEE Main 2022 scores will be taken.
6. Choice of applying for more than one JEE attempt: Candidates can now opt to apply for more than one JEE Main exam in the December JEE Main 2022 application form itself.
7. Carry forward of JEE Main fee to the next attempt: Candidates can pay for JEE Main 2022 fees for all four sessions (February/March/April/May). In case a candidate does not want to appear in any of the JEE Main exam sessions for which the fee has already been paid, it will be refunded by NTA. The refund request must be placed during the JEE Main exam form filling process from which the candidate wants to withdraw.
8. Class 12 marks for appearing in JEE Main 2022: Candidates need to have 75% in their class 12 to appear for JEE Main exam 2022. However, this criteria was removed for last two years on account of COVID-19. The class 12 marks were only considered during admissions through JoSAA in the previous two years.

What is JEE Main 2022 Exam?

Joint Entrance Exam Main (JEE Main) is the national level computer-based test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main 2022 will be held now in February, March, April, and May.  JEE Main exam has two papers. 

JEE Main 2022 Paper 1 is conducted for B.E/B.Tech admissions at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. It is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is for IIT admission. JEE Main Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Plan admissions. The exam patterns for JEE Main 2022 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are different.

NTA JEE Main 2022 Help Line

Address: Block C-20 1A/8, Sector- 62, IITK Outreach Centre, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida-201309, Uttar Pradesh (India)

Contact Number: 0120 6895200

Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main: Previous Year Statistics

Candidates can check the previous year JEE Main statistics from the table below.

JEE Main 2021 Registration Statistics

Gender/Category wise distribution of candidates appeared in all the Four Sessions:-

Browse Top Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score - Location Wise 

The authorities will release the JEE Main 2022 eligibility criteria along with the official brochure. Candidates should check the eligibility for JEE Main 2022 before filling the application form. The NTA JEE Main 2022 eligibility criteria which the candidates need to meet include guidelines for age, requisite academic qualifications, subjects studied in 10+2, pass percentage, etc. Candidates who qualified for the class 12 exams with minimum qualifying marks are eligible to apply. Candidates may check the detailed eligibility criteria of JEE Mains 2022 below before applying for the examination.

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2022

Video on JEE Main Eligibility Criteria (For Reference)

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria to appear for JEE Advanced 2022

Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 in NTA JEE 2022 Main Paper-1 to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2022.

NTA JEE Main Eligibility 2022 in Detail

IIT JEE Main 2022 Reservation Criteria

Note: Reservation for the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be as per the central list and not as per the state of eligibility.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Paytm | BHIM

NTA will release the JEE Main 2022 application form separately for all sessions. JEE Main 2022 application form for the February session will be tentatively released in November 2021. Check the detailed steps below to know 'how to fill JEE Main 2022 application form' below.

JEE Main Registration 2022- What's New?

• Candidates can now apply for one or more JEE Main 2022 exam sessions.
• The JEE Main 2022 application fee can be carried forward to the next attempt in case a candidate is unable to appear for the exam.
• Candidates can also ask for a refund of the application fee paid if they wish to withdraw from a specific JEE Mains 2022 session.

How to Fill JEE Main 2022 Application Form?

1st Step - JEE Main Registration 2022

2nd Step - Fill the JEE Main 2022 application Form

3rd Step - Uploading photograph, signature, and other required certificates

4th Step - Pay the JEE Mains 2022 application fee

5th Step - Print the JEE Main Exam Confirmation Page

Video on "How to fill JEE Main application form" (For reference only)

Refer to the below image to get JEE Main application process in a brief

JEE Main Registration window looks like the image provided below:

Steps to fill the JEE Main 2022 application form:

Step 1: JEE Main 2022 Registration - The first step is JEE Main registration.  Candidates have to enter personal, contact details, and security pin. Next, comes the JEE Main exam password and the security question followed by the answer. On successful registration, the NTA JEE Main application number is generated. Candidates must note this down.

Step 2: Fill JEE Main 2022 Application Form – After successfully completing the registration of JEE Main 2022, candidates must fill in other personal details and apply for - Paper I or II or both. In addition, they must enter 4 examination centers as per preference, educational details, additional details, and Parent's income details.

Step 3: Upload Scanned Images  – The third step is to upload the scanned images of the photo, signature, and other certificates in the prescribed format and dimensions.

JEE Mains 2022 Application Form- Documents Required

Step 4: Pay JEE Mains application fee- Candidates can pay the JEE Main 2022 application fee for more than one session. Candidates can pay the requisite NTA JEE Main exam fees either in online mode only through Debit Card/ Credit card, Net Banking/UPI.

NTA JEE Main 2022 Application Fees

NOTE: If a candidate does not want to appear in any of the JEE Main 2022 sessions for which the fee has already been paid, it will be refunded by NTA. The candidate will have to make a request during the application form process of that IIT JEE Main 2022 session for which they want to withdraw.

Step 5: Print out of JEE Main Exam Confirmation Page: Once the JEE Mains 2022 application form is submitted, take printouts of the JEE Main 2022 confirmation page and keep it safe for future use. 

NOTE: It is necessary to note down the application number printed on the confirmation page.

Check JEE Main 2022 Payment Status -  Candidates may log in to see if their payment status is "OK". Only then can they print the NTA JEE Main confirmation page. The following steps have to be followed if the payment status is not "OK":

• In case of online payment: This means that the transaction has been canceled. While the amount will be refunded automatically within 7 to 10 days, candidates have to pay the fees once again.

JEE Main Application Status - This is a window inside the JEE Main login of the candidate which gives the status of the application form as the candidate fills the same.

Remove Image Discrepancy - Candidates can make the correction in the image uploaded during JEE Main form correction. Candidates will have to use the JEE  Main login to remove any image discrepancy in the application form. They will have to upload the correct images in the prescribed format.

JEE Main Correction Window - NTA will provide JEE Main 2022 application form correction window after the completion of application process. Candidates will be able to edit any mistakes made in the details entered in their application form. Candidates who will opt for category change from reserved to general, will have to pay the difference in application fee through the various online means provided. However, in case of a change from general to reserved category, there will be no refund of the difference in fee.

Forgot Password or JEE Mains application number?

1. To reset the JEE Main 2022 password, click on the option given on the login window and choose one of the following options and rest the same after filling in the required information

• Using Security Question & its Answer you have chosen during Form filling 
• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to your Registered Mobile No.
• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email address

2. To retrieve the NTA JEE Main application number, candidates must click on the option for the same on the login window. They must enter the following details

• Application Form    
• Candidate Name
• Father Name
• Mother Name
• Date of Birth
• Security Pin (Case Sensitive)

JEE Main Statistics of previous years

Application Fees

It is a known fact that NTA JEE Main sees more than 12 lakh candidates every year vying for a seat in the NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs. It is important that preparation for the largest engineering entrance exam be fruitful. JEE Main preparation tips specify the steps to be followed by students wishing to crack the exam and taste success in it. Candidates aiming for JEE Main 2022 February session are advised to check and follow the given preparation tips.

JEE Main Preparation Tips 2022

Candidates have an ample amount of extra time to complete and strengthen their preparation for the upcoming exam. Since the candidates are currently at their homes and have enough time to boost their JEE Main 2022 preparation, the given topics can be followed to understand how to prepare for better NTA JEE Main 2022 preparation.

• Create a new time table - Since the candidates have more time to prepare for JEE Main 2022, they should accordingly create a new study time-table. Enough time should be allotted for revision, mock test, and reviewing of chapters which the candidates find difficult to remember.
• Go Online - Candidates can check online reference materials released by coaching institutes to help with their preparations. Online lectures are a good way of understanding the various difficult topics of the NTA JEE Main syllabus 2022.
• Attempt Mock Test - Online mock tests should be attempted regularly to check the current preparation status. Mock tests also allow the candidates to work on their mistakes and be prepared for the entrance examination.
• Revise - Candidates should ensure that they revise every important chapter and unit since this will allow them to remember the formulas and facts.

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• JEE Main 2022 Preparation Tips
• How can I crack the JEE Main 2022 without coaching?
• Time Table for JEE Main 2022 Preparation
• JEE Main 2022 Preparation Tips by Experts

Best books for JEE Main 2022

While NCERT help in cementing the foundation, the edge in NTA JEE Main preparation comes from referring to that extra study material. The following books are recommended by students and experts.

Best Books for JEE Main 2022

A student's best friends are his/her study material and books. They are constant companions during the preparation period. It is a fact that good books are good companions and in this respect, some of the best JEE Main books have been listed subject-wise. After the NCERT books, these are the best to help crack JEE Main 2022 successfully. The list of best books for JEE Main 2022 can be checked below.

Best Books for JEE Main Chemistry

Best Books for JEE Main Maths

Best Books for JEE Main Physics

JEE Main 2022 Preparation Tips by Experts and Toppers

Some of the preparation tips for JEE Main 2022 suggested by experts and toppers are

• Use the JEE Main syllabus and study all topics thoroughly
• Understand and know the NTA JEE Main exam pattern well
• Prepare a JEE Main study plan and adhere to it well
• Check and refer to important books and topics recommended by experts and toppers
• Prepare short notes while studying to use as a reference at the last minute
• Practice well by solving previous year sample papers
• Revise and analyze after each test
• Attempt NTA JEE Main mock test to feel actual exam environment
• Check out JEE Main Topper Tips to know their strategies. One may work for you
• Look at the exam analysis from past exam sessions to know weightage of topics and such.
• Revise regularly to avoid missing or forgetting any topic
• Go for small breaks to avoid monotony and tiredness
• Stay positive and be confident; avoid comparisons with others
• Keep healthy and fit

Last-minute tips to crack JEE Main 2022

• Know the JEE Main toppers interview and read their preparation strategy to crack the exam.
• Solve JEE Main Question Papers and Answer Keys for the last minute preparation  
• Complete JEE Main exam analysis is available to know what type of questions to expect, weightage of topics asked from Physics, Maths, and Chemistry.
• Use the official JEE Main 2022 mock test to practice well for D-Day.
• Keep JEE Main 2022 Exam Day Guidelines on hand to avoid any mistakes on the exam day.

JEE Main Paper 1 Exam Pattern

NTA will release the JEE Main 2022 exam pattern for Paper 1 for B.Tech aspirants. The JEE Main exam pattern specifies the subjects, types of questions asked, number of questions, duration of exam, marking scheme. mode of exam and language etc. The details of the exam pattern of JEE Main Paper 1 are given below.

Exam Pattern (Paper 1) of  JEE Main 2022

* MCQs- Multiple Choice Questions
*NQs - Numerical Questions

Languages allowed in JEE Main 2022 Questions Papers (Paper I ):

Candidates can now opt for the following languages to answer JEE Main 2022 question papers. This is a new change implemented from JEE Main exam this year.

Note: Candidates who stay in the respective states mentioned above can only opt to answer JEE Main 2022 question paper in the regional language of the state.

Check the video explaining JEE Main Syllabus. Also know JEE Main Exam Pattern

JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern

B.Arch or B.Plan aspirants appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 must be conversant with the exam pattern. NTA will release the JEE Main 2022 exam pattern for Paper 2 on the official website.  Students can know what to expect in the exam in terms of types of questions, marking scheme, language, mode, and more. Paper 2 of JEE Main is separate for B.Arch and B.Plan applicants. While both have aptitude and mathematics in common, B.Arch students must take up the drawing test while the B.Plan applicants must answer JEE Main 2022 questions on planning.  Candidates can check the exam pattern of JEE Main 2022 Paper 2 below.

JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2) - B.Arch

JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2B) - B.Plan

Practice is the key to improving what one has studied. This is possible with constant practice with the help of past question papers, mock tests, and such for NTA JEE Main 2022. The mock tests are available on the NTA JEE website where one can download the same or practice online. Students can even register and book JEE Main mock tests and go to the nearest Test Practice Centres (TPCs) for practice.  Candidates willing to appear for JEE Main February 2022 session must practice more and more mock tests.

To practice on the JEE Main Mock Test on the NTA website - click here

National Test Abhyas App : NTA has released its National Test Abhyas in English and Hindi for JEE Main 2022 aspirants. Candidates can download the app and simply practice for IIT JEE Main exam 2022 at their convenience with daily tests uploaded for their benefit. NTA has released sample numerical questions of JEE Main 2022. Candidates can use these to understand the type of questions that may be asked in the actual IIT NTA JEE exam.

JEE Main Question Papers of Past Years : It is important to check all previous year's JEE Main question papers to gauge the important topics, understand how the exam will be like, improve time management skills as well as increase the speed of answering on the JEE Main exam day.

JEE Main 2022 admit card February session will be released at the official website. Applicants will be able to download JEE Main admit card 2022 through their login credentials. To download the JEE Main 2022 admit card candidates will have to use the NTA JEE Main login and enter their application number and date of birth. Candidates will have to carry the NTA JEE Mains 2022 admit card to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.

How to download JEE Main  2022 Admit Card?

Candidates will have to follow the given steps to download the admit card of JEE Main 2022.

• Go to IIT JEE 2022 web page
• Click on the JEE Main admit card link on the page
• Enter Application Number and Date of Birth in the NTA JEE Main exam login window.
• The admit card of JEE Mains 2022 exam will appear on the screen.
• Candidates must make sure that the details on the NTA JEE Main admit card are correct.
• They must print the same and safely keep it as it will be needed during counselling and admissions.

Video on How to download JEE Main Admit Card 2022 (Reference video for February session admit card)

Things to carry to JEE Main 2022 Exam Centres

• IIT JEE Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size
• paper) duly filled in.
• A simple transparent Ball Point Pen
• A valid photo id proof
• A passport size photograph (same as in application form)
• PwD certificate if applicable
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)

JEE Main 2022 admit card details mentioned

• Name of Candidate
• Father's Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• State of Eligibility
• JEE Main Roll Number
• Paper for which appearing
• JEE Main Application Number
• JEE Main Exam 2022 Centre Name and Address
• Photograph and Signature of Candidate
• Parent's signature
• JEE Main Exam Date and Time (Shift)

IIT JEE Admit Card 2022 Unable to download the admit card?

Candidates who are unable to download their admit card must call the JEE Main helpline numbers from 10 am to 5 pm at 0120 6895200 OR send an email to jeemain-nta@nic.in giving their NTA JEE Main 2022 application number and also the confirmation page.

IIT JEE Self Declaration form 2022 (If applicable this year)

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 conditions, NTA has a self-declaration/Undertaking for the students to provide details about their health status, travelling status. Candidates have to give the following details in the NTA self-declaration form-

• Flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days- Fever, Cough: Breathlessness: Sore throat, Runny Nose, Body ache, others.
• Whether been in close contact with a confirmed case of the COVID-19.
• Travel history in the last 14 days prior to arriving at the Centre.

Image of JEE Main 2022 Admit Card

JEE Main Admit Card 2022 - Exam Day Guidelines

NTA will release the JEE Main 2022 answer key for February session at the official website for both paper 1 and 2. Applicants will be able to check the JEE Main answer key 2022 through their application number and date of birth/password. NTA JEE Main answer key has given the correct answers to the questions asked during the exam. Various coaching institutes will also release the unofficial JEE Mains 2022 answer key on exam day.

Video on How to download official JEE Main Answer Key?

JEE Main 2022 Answer key

Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main answer key 2022 from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

How to download the JEE Main 2022 answer key?

• Candidates must use their JEE Main application number and date of birth/password to log in.
• They must click on the "Download/Challenge answer key link", given there.
• The IDs of the correct answers will be displayed along with the options to challenge the JEE Main 2022 answer key.
• Take a printout of the same.
• Match the IDs with the downloaded JEE Mains 2022 question paper available in the candidate's account.

How to cross check JEE Main answer key with the questions?

To challenge the answer key of JEE Main, candidates must know the question IDs. This is required as NTA just publishes the answer option with the question ID and not the actual question asked. So what is the JEE Main 2022 question ID? This is the number given to each question asked in the NTA JEE Mains 2022 question paper and also given in the candidate's response sheet.

So the first step candidates must do is to download the JEE Main question paper that will bre available in the candidate login. This means that they will have all the question Ids on hand. Then they must check the JEE Main provisional answer key for the questions and match them. In case of discrepancy, they must note the NTA JEE Main question ID and the answer ID to keep track of the same.

JEE Main 2022 answer key challenge

The authorities will also allow the candidates to challenge the provisional JEE Main answer key. Candidates will be required to pay a processing fee of Rs.200 per question in order to challenge the provisional JEE Maim 2022 answer key. This processing fee will be refunded if the challenge of the candidate is accepted by the authorities. The final JEE Main answer key 2022 will be released after considering the objections raised by the candidates, if any.

How to challenge the JEE Main answer key?

• Go to  the official website
• Click on the "challenge answer key" link displayed
• Go to the question to be challenged and click on the answer ID option that is correct.
• Save and pay Rs 200 per question challenged.

JEE Main 2022 Candidate Response Sheets

JEE Main candidate response sheet 2022 for each session will be available after the exam along with the release of the preliminary answer key. Candidates will have to log in to download their NTA JEE Main response sheets to correlate with the official answer key.

The JEE Main 2022 candidate response sheets will consist of the answers given by candidates captured by the system and are used to compile the marks obtained by the candidates in the exam. The NTA JEE Main candidate response sheets also allow candidates to go through their responses and raise any objection to the official answer key and apply to NTA for the same.

JEE Main Answer key- Previous Year

Candidates can check the previous year JEE Main answer key along with the question paper from the tables below.

JEE Main Answer Key by Resonance 2021 (Session 4)

JEE Main Answer Key 2021 by Vedantu

JEE Main Answer Key 2021 Session 3 (Official)

JEE Main Answer Key 2021 Session 3 by Coaching Institutes

Unofficial JEE Main 2021 Answer Key (March)

Latest : To check JEE Main February 2021 official answer key (final)- Click Here

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JEE Main 2022 Answer Key by Allen Kota
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JEE Main 2022 Answer Key by FIITJEE
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JEE Main 2022 Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

Candidates will be able check the student reactions for JEE Main Paper 1 and Paper 2 here. Careers360 team will do a complete coverage of all JEE Main 2022 sessions and all the student reactions, reviews, and responses will be updated here.

JEE Main Student Reactions- Previous Year

Since the present year student reactions will be available after the JEE Main 2022 exam, candidates can check the student reactions for previous year below.

JEE Main Student Reactions Paper 1 - March 18

JEE Main Paper 1 Student Reactions - March 17

JEE Main Paper 1 Student Reactions - March 16

Video on JEE Main 2021 Student Reactions - February 26

Video on JEE Main 2021 Student Reactions - February 25 

Video on JEE Main 2021 Student Reactions - February 24

Video on JEE Main 2021 Student Reactions - February 23

Since the exam is a computer-based test held in multiple sessions on different days, candidates can use the JEE Main exam analysis 2022 to get an idea of the difficulty levels of the exam and what to expect in their own session. Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2022 exam analysis by coaching institutes from the table below.

JEE Main Exam Analysis by Coaching Institutes

NTA will declare the NTA JEE Main result 2022 February session at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates will have to log in using the NTA JEE Main application number and date of birth to download their scorecard. 

To ensure equivalence in the difficulty levels of all shifts, the prescribed NTA normalization procedure is used to arrive at the normalized JEE Main 2022 scores for each of the three subjects. Check the details mentioned on the JEE Mains 2022 result.

JEE Main 2022 Result- Details Mentioned

The NTA JEE Main All India Rank will be announced in online mode after last session result. The best of the scores is considered while assigning the rank to the students. JEE Main 2022 result will depict the following details

• Name of the candidate
• Roll number
• Date of birth
• Name of the candidate’s parents
• State code of eligibility
• Category and Nationality
• Subject-wise NTA JEE Main scores
• Total NTA scores obtained in the first attempt
• The JEE Main 2022 scores of all attempts or a single attempt have been released along with the rank allotted on the better of the two scores. 

JEE Main Previous Year Toppers

Candidates can check the names of previous year JEE Main toppers from the tables below.

JEE Main August 2021 Toppers (100 Percentilers)JEE Main Topper 2021 April/July session

JEE Main March 2021 Toppers (100 Percentilers)

JEE Main Feb 2021 Toppers (100 Percentilers)

JEE Main 2022 Rank List

NTA will not release a separate JEE Main 2022 merit list. The result /scorecard will mention the JEE Main ranks. In case of a tie in JEE Main 2022, inter-se-merit guidelines to follow are

Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains 2022 Paper 1

For JEE  Main 2022 Paper 1 - Tie between candidates obtaining equal total NTA scores in Paper 1, will be resolved as follows:

• NTA score in Mathematics
• NTA score in Physics
• NTA score in Chemistry
• Candidates having a lesser ratio of negative to positive responses will be given higher JEE Main rank

Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains 2022 Paper 2

For JEE  Main Paper 2 - Tie between candidates obtaining equal total NTA scores in Paper 2 will be resolved as follows

• NTA score obtained in Mathematics
• NTA score obtained in Aptitude Test
• NTA score obtained in Drawing Test
• Candidates having a lesser ratio of negative to positive responses will be given higher JEE Main rank .

Top Colleges in India offering Engineering Courses 

The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2022 cutoff for paper 1 based on the candidate's category. The minimum rank that fetches a seat in the NITs, IIITs, or the GFTIs is the cutoff for JEE Main. Since NTA JEE Main is the screening test for JEE Advanced, NTA releases the qualifying cutoff required to appear in JEE Advanced along with the result. The JEE Main 2022 cutoff will be different for each category, branch, and institute.

The JEE Main cutoff for B.Arch and B.Plan is separate for each course and institute. To plan for the counselling and ensure a good seat, candidates are advised to check the JEE Main cutoff for B.Arch and B.Plan via Paper 2. This will help them to get an idea of the ranks at which NTA JEE Main admissions generally close. 

JEE Mains Cutoff Trends

To understand and know the qualifying JEE Main cutoff, check the table below.

JEE Main Cutoff for NITs (2020, 2019, 2018,2017, 2016)

JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs (2020, 2019, 2018,2017, 2016)

Mode of Counselling: Online

Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is the conducting authority for the JEE Main 2022 counselling and seat allotment process. JoSAA will conduct the counselling and seat allotment process for JEE Main 2022 qualified candidates. JoSAA counselling will be held as a common process with the counselling for JEE Advanced. JoSSA counselling 2022 will consist of six general rounds followed by two mock round.

To participate in JoSAA counselling, candidates had to register and fill choices of colleges and seats are allotted on the basis of rank in JEE Main 2022 within the scheduled dates.

JEE Main Counselling 2022:

• There is no registration or application fee for JEE Main counselling held through JoSAA. 
• JEE Main Registration is one time during counselling. This is valid for all rounds of the counselling.
• Candidates must enter their options for courses and colleges.
• Seat allotment of JEE Main will be on the basis of the options filled by the candidate, merit rank and seat availability
• Thereafter for every round after the allotment, candidates who are allotted seats must download the provisional seat allotment letter, pay the part seat acceptance fee and report to the nearest reporting centre as specified for verification of documents.
• Next, they must take indicate their wishes with regard to the seat allotted:
  Freeze option if they wish to keep the seat and not participate further
  Float option if they wish to upgrade in the next rounds
  Slide if they like the institute but wish to upgrade to a better branch within the same institute
• Withdraw if they wish to participate no further in the counselling process.

NOTE: After the last round is completed, candidates must report to the institutes to complete their admission formalities by paying the balance fee and submitting the requisite documents to the allotted institute.

JEE Main Participating Institutes 2022 

Candidates will be able to apply for 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 33 GFTIs on the basis of JEE Main 2022 ranks. Candidates can check the complete list of the NTA JEE Main participating institutes from the following tables-

JEE Main 2022 Participating Institutes - (IIITs)

JEE Main Participating Institutes 2022 (CFTIs)

JEE Main 2022 Participating Institutes - NITs

Fee Structure of JEE Main Participating Institutes