Documents Required for JEE Mains Registration

JEE Main 2025 is undoubtedly the exam of the year, mainly for engineering students. The change in frequency from once a year to twice a year encouraged more candidates to take the JEE Main 2025 exam. The exam is given online in two sessions as a computer-based exam. The first session of JEE Main 2025 will take place on January 21st, - January 31st 2025. In addition, the second session of JEE Main 2025 will be held on the 1st of April - the 8th of April 2025.

If you are a JEE Main aspirant, one question might come to your mind: what are the documents required For JEE Mains registration and for the exam hall? The following blog aims to provide detailed information regarding the documents required at the JEE Main exam centre. 

What are the Documents Required for the JEE Mains Application Form

NTA had released a JEE Main Information Bulletin along with the admit card. The required documents for JEE Mains 2025 are as follows:

1)  JEE Main Admit Card 

• A printed copy of the admit card of JEE Main.

• The printed admit card is treated as the entry ticket to the exam centre and hall.

• You can download the admit card from NTA’s website (nta.ac.in) or JEE Main website.

• It is the token that confirms your details and approves you to sit for the national-level exam.

2) Authorised Photo IDs

• Any government-approved photo ID must be carried by you.

• The IDs which are accepted in the examination hall are PAN Card/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhar Card (with photo)/Aadhar Enrolment No. /Ration Card. 

• You have to be sure that the IDs are original, valid and non-expired.

3) Passport Size Photo

• One of the most important documents required at the JEE Main exam centre is a passport-size photo.

• The photo must be similar to that uploaded on JEE Main Online Application Form.

• During the exam, you have to paste the photo on the specific space in the attendance sheet at the centre.

4) PwD certificate

• If you are a PwD candidate and claiming relaxation under the same, then you have to produce a valid certificate. 

• The above-mentioned certificate must be issued by the competent authority.

5) Category Certificate (if applicable):

• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) must bring the relevant category certificate issued by the competent authority.

• The certificate should adhere to the prescribed format and include essential details such as caste, sub-caste, and other relevant information.

• Failure to provide a valid category certificate may result in the candidate being treated as a general category candidate.

6) Ballpoint Pen:

• A ballpoint pen is a crucial item to carry to the exam centre.

• Ensure that the pen is in working condition and use either blue or black ink, as other coloured pens are generally not allowed.

• Pencils and any other coloured pens are typically prohibited by exam authorities.

7) Transparent Water Bottle and Hand Sanitizer:

• Considering the importance of hygiene, candidates are advised to carry a transparent water bottle.

• The water bottle should not have any labels or markings to comply with exam regulations.

• Additionally, carrying a small bottle of hand sanitiser within the prescribed size limit is recommended.

• These items contribute to a comfortable and hygienic exam environment, ensuring the well-being of candidates during the examination.

What Are the Items Prohibited in the Exam Centre?

Apart from the JEE Mains required documents of 2025, you should also remember the items prohibited in the exam centre. The following items are barred from the exam centre.

• Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of paper/Stationary/Textual material (printed or written material).

• Eatables and water (loose or packed)

• Mobile phone/Earphone/Microphone/Pager, Calculator, Docupen/slide rules, Log tables, Camera, Tape recorder, to wear/carry any type of watch including electronic, watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices 

• You will be provided with sheets for rough work and hence NTA does not allow any type of paper inside the exam hall.

• You will be provided with all the required stationery such as Blue/Black pen at the exam centre only. Thus, you need not carry them also and those are not allowed either.

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2025

To appear for the JEE Main 2025 exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age Limit:

• General and General-EWS candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000.

• SC/ST/PwD candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1995, with a 5-year age relaxation.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) in 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

• Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or earlier are not eligible.

Number of Attempts:

• A candidate can attempt JEE Main a maximum of 3 times in consecutive years.

Diploma Holders:

• Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply for JEE Main 2025.

State of Eligibility:

• The state of eligibility is determined by the state where the candidate completed their Class 12 exam.

Some Extra Points to Remember

1. NTA will not be responsible for any possessions stolen or lost at the exam premises.

2. If you possess any of the above-mentioned items, your candidature will be treated as an unfair means and your current examination will be cancelled you will also be debarred for future examination(s) and your equipment will be seized.

3. The JEE Mains photo requirements include a recent passport-sized photograph with a white background, which must be uploaded during the registration process.

Conclusion

We hope that the above blog answers all your queries regarding what documents are required for the JEE Main Exam Hall. You should take a note of all the documents required for JEE Main 2025. It is not always possible to remember everything on the exam day. Hence, you are suggested to arrange all the documents required at the JEE Main exam centre one day before the exam so that you can go for the exam without any hassle.

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