JEE Main

FAQs
For
Computer Based Examination

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Contents
Introduction3

JEE Main FAQs for Computer Based Examination 4

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Introduction

J
EE Main is the first stage exam for admissions to undergraduate engi-
neering programmes at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology
(IITs). One of the most coveted exams for aspiring engineers, the exam is
conducted in both Online and Offline mode. While preparing to appear in JEE
Main Computer Based (Online Exam), it is quite obvious for students to come
across various doubts and queries. To address their doubts, Careers360 brings
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to Computer Based
Test of JEE Main. These FAQs will offload students of the burden which builds
with lack of clarity while preparing for JEE Main. With the help of FAQs for
Computer Based Exam of JEE Main, gaining clarity over various related as-
pects of the entrance exam, the aspiring students can completely focus on
preparation.

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JEE Main FAQs for Computer

Based Examination
Q: What is JEE Main Computer Based Examination (Online mode)?
Ans: JEE Main Computer Based Exam is one which is conducted using the
Local Area Network (LAN) to make it safe, secure and un-interrupted.

Q: What are the advantages in opting for JEE Main Computer Based
Examination?
Ans: The candidates opting for Computer Based Examination will have the
following advantages:
a) The candidate can review or re-answer any question at any point of
time during the examination.
b) The candidate can change the option of the answer during the exam
duration and it is one of the most important features of computer based ex-
amination.
c) Candidates also have the option to mark any answer for review at
later stage during the examination.
d) There will be a panel on computer screen showing all the question
numbers in different colour scheme which will indicate which are the ques-
tions answered, left unanswered and marked for review.
e) Candidate gets the flexibility in choosing the exam date of his/her

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choice as per his/her convenience.

f) A candidate will grow confident and much familiar with it on use of
Information technology.
g) Candidates opting for Online Exam can also save upto Rs. 500 in
Exam fees as compared to Pen/Paper mode.

Q: Could anyone share when is the entrance exam conducted and when
are the application available?
Ans: JEE Main is generally conducted in the first and the second week of
April every year, while the applications are available from first week of De-
cember to second week of January.

Q: Is JEE Main Computer Based Examination based on Internet?

Ans: No, its not based on Internet.

Q: For an applicant, when is the ideal time to select the date of JEE
Main computer based examination?
Ans: A candidate can select the date of JEE Main computer based examina-
tion while filling the JEE Main Application Form, after paying the fee. In case,
a candidate does not select the date for JEE Main computer based examina-
tion, he/she will be allotted the date as per the availability in that city.

Q: When is a candidate supposed to report at JEE Main exam centre?

Ans: All candidates must reach the exam centre 30 minutes before the exam
time.

Q: Is it necessary for a candidate to have computer knowledge in order

to appear for JEE Main Computer Based Examination?
Ans: Except how to use a computer mouse, the candidate need not to know
much.

Q: Can the date of exam once selected be changed, if required?

Ans: No, it cant be changed.

Q: What will be the medium of JEE Main Computer Based Examination?

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Ans:
All Examination Centre Cities English and Hindi Medium
Examination Centre Cities in Gujarat, Daman & English, Hindi and Gujarati
Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Note: The Candidate can also switch medium as many times as he/she wants
during the examination

Q: Can a candidate get an examination center of his/her choice?

Ans: The Candidate can opt for city of his/her choice as per the list of JEE
Main computer based exam cities at the time of filling application form only.

Q: How secured is JEE Main computer based examination?

Ans: It is very secure with zero error possibility as human intervention is
minimal.

Q: Could you suggest, how can one practice for JEE Main Computer
Based Examination?
Ans: Candidates can practice for JEE Main Computer Based Examination
through the Mock Test. To practice the Mock Test, click here. The candidate
can download JEE Main Mock Test and practice it as many times as he/she
wants. This will give look and feel of the format of JEE Main Computer Based
Exam in simulation environment.

Q: What will happen in case there is some problem in computer during

the examination?
Ans: There will be enough buffer computers available at the examination
centers to take care of such problems and the time lost in change of system
will be duly compensated as each and every second will be recorded by the
server.

Q: When is the result of JEE Main Computer Based Examination de-

clared?
Ans: The Result for JEE Main Computer Based Exam is generally declared
together with the Offline exam, tentatively in the fourth week of April. To
know more about JEE Main Computer Based Examination Result, click here.

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Q: Will there be a question booklet like in JEE Main offline examina-

tion?
Ans: In JEE Main Computer Based Examination, the questions will appear
on computer screen along with the answer options. Instructions page will
also be displayed before the actual test begins. The time of reading of instruc-
tions will not be part of examination duration.

Q: Will a Candidate get the question paper of JEE Main computer based
examination as he/she gets in Pen and Paper based exam?
Ans: Yes, the question paper along with the options marked will be mailed
to each and every candidate after the exam schedule is over.

Q: In case of any problem in computer, etc, will there be somebody to

assist in JEE Main Computer Based Examination?
Ans: Yes, there will be qualified IT professionals available for your assis-
tance.

Q: How will a candidate answer a question in the JEE Main Computer

Based examination?
Ans: There are four options for each question. The candidate has to click
on one of the options using computer mouse which can be reviewed or re-
answered anytime during the examination.

Q: Is there any feature available through which a candidate can know

which questions are left unanswered?
Ans: There is a panel on computer screen showing all the question numbers
in different colour scheme which will indicate which are the questions an-
swered, left unanswered and marked for review.

Q: Is there any option of changing the answer if a candidates wishes to

do so?
Ans: Yes, he/she can do it only during the exam duration and this is also
one of the most important features of JEE Main computer based examination.

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Q: If a candidate has selected medium of question paper as English, but

wants to see question in Hindi for more clarity or vice-a-versa, is this
possible?
Ans: Yes, you can easily do that with the click of computer mouse.

Q: Will a candidate be getting some practice test for JEE Main computer
based examination? If yes, then how and when?
Ans: Yes, the mock test is available. To practice the Mock Test, click here.

Q: Is JEE Main computer based examination for B.E. and B. Tech only?
Ans: Yes, its for B.E. and B. Tech only.

Q: If a candidate wants to opt for both B.E./B. Tech and B. Planning/B.

Arch from city of JEE Main computer based exam, then how will a can-
didate appear for B. Arch/B Planning exam?
Ans: His/her B.E./B. Tech Exam will be conducted in computer based exam
mode and B. Planning/B. Arch in offline mode in the same city.

Q: Will a candidate get sheets/papers for rough work/calculations etc?

Ans: Yes, very much.

Q: Is there any call centre support available for JEE Main computer
based examination?
Ans: Yes, there is a call centre support for candidates appearing in computer
based examination. The helpline number(s) are available.

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